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Ford wants to make vehicle interiors more like living rooms.
A recent patent application from the automaker published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) April 20, 2023, but originally filed October 14, 2021, shows a movable in-vehicle table placed among the seats in a vehicle cabin.
According to the patent application, the table would be mounted to a base affixed to the floor, and have a pivoting arm that would allow it to be positioned either parallel or perpendicular to a vehicle’s center line. The movable surface could also flip up, revealing a screen mounted on the underside. Ford included footrests as well.
The drawings show tables in the back of what would likely be an SUV and in place of the front passenger seat. They also show back seats mounted longitudinally in the vehicle instead of latitudinally like usual to face the table.
This is not the first time an automaker has designed an in-vehicle table. The Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan once offered a fold-out table as part of an optional swiveling-seat configuration. This allowed seats in the rear two rows to face each other with the table in between. That feature went away with the introduction of the Chrysler Pacifica for the 2017 model year.
Ford hasn’t sold minivans in the U.S. in years, but it does seem interested in adding furniture to the cabins of other vehicles. It already offers fold-flat seats in the F-150 pickup truck, as well as a folding shifter that turns the center console into a flat workspace.
Ford has also tried to patent a dashboard desk and lay-down front seats. The former describes a small desk that pops out from a recess under the dashboard, while additional patent applications discuss reclining seats packaged with a retractable steering wheel and pedals to make in-car naps more comfortable. Whether any of these features make it into production vehicles remains to be seen, however. Automakers often patent ideas to secure intellectual property before locking in production plans.
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INDIANAPOLIS — It's the last remaining vestige of a legendary street. Almost all of historic Indiana Avenue is gone, but the Walker remains.
What is now the Madam Walker Legacy Center includes the iconic Walker Theatre and the building that housed Madam C.J. Walker's beauty empire. The Center is celebrating 95 years since the national landmark first opened its doors eight years after the death of the first Black female millionaire.
Watch our conversation with Kristian Little Stricklen, president of the Madam Walker Legacy Center, and join them for their big celebration this weekend. There are block parties on Indiana Avenue outside the Walker building Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5:00pm, and there's a Father's Day Juneteenth brunch at the Walker ballroom Sunday morning. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/watch-madam-walker-legacy-center-turns-95 | 2022-06-16 16:59:03 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/watch-madam-walker-legacy-center-turns-95 |
The Bur Oak, a landmark at the Lincoln Park Zoo, was about 300 years old. Before it was chopped down, people lined up to say goodbye. Cuttings from the tree are being nurtured into saplings.
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BOSTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Globe Media announced today that Rodrigo Tajonar will join Boston Globe Media as Chief People Officer, an executive-level position, starting in June.
Mr. Tajonar brings over 20 years of experience in HR and Corporate Affairs, supporting diverse employee groups within Global, Americas and Latin America organizations. As CPO, he will have oversight of Boston Globe Media's human resources team, leading multiple HR Centers of Expertise including attraction and retention efforts, learning and development, employee and labor relations, total rewards, and performance management. He will also provide strategic guidance on organizational design, culture building, and inclusion initiatives.
"Over the last 150 years, the Globe has established itself as an iconic institution fueled by incredible journalism and exceptionally talented people who support it," said Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media. "The future of our growing multimedia company relies on maintaining a workplace culture that attracts, develops, and retains top-tier talent across multiple industries – from our newsrooms to our production, technology, consumer, and people teams. Rodrigo has decades of experience building strong relationships, cultivating talent, and fostering inclusion at all levels. We are thrilled to welcome Rodrigo to the Globe and we look forward to the new perspective he will bring to our entire organization."
Mr. Tajonar will join Boston Globe Media from ILC Dover, a world-leader in the design and production of engineered flexible solutions for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, aerospace and other industries, where he currently serves as the Global HR Director. Previously at Axalta Coating Systems, a global leader in the coatings industry, he served as Human Resources Director for Operations & Supply Chain, Americas, and concurrently led HR for Latin America and Global Procurement. Prior to his eight-year tenure at Axalta, he served in HR roles of increasing scope and responsibility at DuPont, supporting different business units and divisions within Latin America and Mexico.
He earned his MBA from IPADE Business School in Mexico and holds an Industrial and Systems Engineering degree from the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico. He also has a diploma in Leadership Skills from the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico, a diploma in Global and U.S. Employment Law from Cornell University and is Prosci certified in Change Management.
"I am excited to be joining Boston Globe Media at pivotal growth point," said Mr. Tajonar. "This is a vital institution and I look forward to working with senior leaders and employees across all teams to support its mission and to continue defining the culture that has established the Globe as one of the most successful organizations in the media industry."
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Markets shudder on dashed inflation hopes; Dow falls 1,250
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,250 points Tuesday, its steepest sell-off in more than two years, after a government report showed that inflation is maintaining a surprisingly strong grip on the U.S. economy.
The S&P 500 sank 4.3%, its biggest drop since June 2020. The Dow fell 3.9% and the Nasdaq composite closed 5.2% lower. The sell-off ended a four-day winning streak for the major stock indexes and erased an early rally in European markets.
Bond prices also fell sharply, sending their yields higher, after a report showed inflation decelerated only to 8.3% in August, instead of the 8.1% economists expected.
The hotter-than-expected reading has traders bracing for the Federal Reserve to ultimately raise interest rates even higher than expected to combat inflation, with all the risks for the economy that entails. Fears about higher rates sent prices dropping for everything from gold to cryptocurrencies to crude oil.
“Right now, it’s not the journey that’s a worry so much as the destination,” said Brian Jacobsen, senior investment strategist at Allspring Global Investments. “If the Fed wants to hike and hold, the big question is at what level.”
The S&P 500 fell 177.72 points to 3,932.69. The drop didn’t quite knock out its gains over the past four days. The index is now down 17.5% so far this year.
The Dow lost 1,276.37 points to 31,104.97, and the Nasdaq dropped 632.84 points to 11,633.57.
All but six of the stocks in the S&P 500 fell. Technology and other high-growth companies fell more than the rest of the market because they’re seen as most at risk from higher rates.
Most of Wall Street came into the day thinking the Fed would hike its key short-term rate by a hefty three-quarters of a percentage point at its meeting next week. But the hope was that inflation was in the midst of quickly falling back to more normal levels after peaking in June at 9.1%.
The thinking was that such a slowdown would let the Fed downshift the size of its rate hikes through the end of this year and then potentially hold steady through early 2023.
Tuesday’s report dashed some of those hopes.
“This piece of data just hammered home that the Fed isn’t going to have the data to do anything differently than continue on their rate-raising path for longer,” said Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager with Globalt Investments. “It just increases the chance of an actual recession.”
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy prices.
Markets honed in on a 0.6% rise in such prices during August from July, double what economists expected, said Gargi Chaudhuri, head of investment strategy at iShares.
The inflation figures were so much worse than expected that traders now see a one-in-three chance for a rate hike of a full percentage point by the Fed next week. That would be quadruple the usual move, and no one in the futures market was predicting such a hike a day earlier.
The Fed has already raised its benchmark interest rate four times this year, with the last two increases by three-quarters of a percentage point. The federal funds rate is currently in a range of 2.25% to 2.50%.
“The Fed can’t let inflation persist. You have to do whatever is necessary to stop prices from going up,” said Russell Evans, managing principal at Avitas Wealth Management. “This indicates the Fed still has a lot of work to do to bring inflation down.”
Higher rates hurt the economy by making it more expensive to buy a house, a car or anything else bought on credit. Mortgage rates have already hit their highest level since 2008, creating pain for the housing industry. The hope is that the Fed can pull off the tightrope walk of slowing the economy enough to snuff out high inflation, but not so much that it creates a painful recession.
Tuesday’s data puts hopes for such a “soft landing” under more threat. In the meantime, higher rates also push down on prices for stocks, bonds and other investments.
Investments seen as the most expensive or the riskiest are the ones hardest hit by higher rates. Bitcoin tumbled 9.4%.
To be sure, the stock market’s losses only return the S&P 500 close to where it was before its recent winning streak. That run was built on hopes that Tuesday’s inflation report would show a more comforting slowdown. The ensuing wipeout fits what’s become a pattern on Wall Street this year: Stocks fall on worries about inflation, turn higher on hopes the Fed may ease up on rates and then fall again when data undercuts those hopes.
Treasury yields leaped immediately on expectations for a more aggressive Fed. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to track expectations for Fed actions, soared to 3.74% from 3.57% late Monday. The 10-year yield, which helps dictate where mortgages and rates for other loans are heading, rose to 3.42% from 3.36%.
Expectations for a more aggressive Fed also helped the dollar add to its already strong gains for this year. The dollar has been surging against other currencies in large part because the Fed has been hiking rates faster and by bigger margins than many other central banks.
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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayMaple LLC, a web based point of sale and reconciliation solution, today announces a data integration with Cox Automotive's Dealertrack DMS an integrated dealer system that opens up opportunities via their Opentrack flexible platform for bi-directional, 3rd party and OEM software collaboration. This new data integration will provide benefits for mutual dealer customers of both PayMaple LLC and Dealertrack DMS.
"Having a direct integration with Dealertrack is another advancement for the PayMaple Team. Partnering with an industry leading organization under the Cox Automotive umbrella is yet another enhancement that separates our solution from anyone else," says Mirza Baig, President of PayMaple LLC. "Creating this integration is another step in giving dealers full control over their system and workflows."
PayMaple has not only disrupted the automotive industry in terms of how payments are accepted within the dealership, but also how payment options are presented to customers. As a software and payments company, PayMaple provides a configurable interface, wholesale processing fees, invoice customization and presentment, text/email payments, signature capture tools, and more to increase CSI scores, along with offering dealership employees an intuitive and innovative solution.
For more information about PayMaple LLC, visit www.paymaple.com.
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JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Those who have nostalgia for 1990s alternative rock can relive their “Teenage Dirtbag” years at a new Jackson County music festival that’s sure to put their tender heartstrings into a blender.
Hitmakers like Eve 6, The Verve Pipe, Wheatus and Marcy Playground are set to perform during the first “Rockin’ The Tee Box,” an all-day music festival hosted by Apex Sports & Entertainment and Hudson Entertainment. The event will take place from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday Aug. 19, at 3600 Wayland Drive in Blackman Township.
Joining the nationally-recognized alternative rockers on the lineup are eight Michigan-based bands, including Flowers On The Grave, Possum Belly, Forge the Sun and One Exit Down.
After seeing country music concerts happening across the county, Apex owner Tim Blake said he wanted to bring a festival to the area that offered something for fans of rock music from the 1990s and early-2000s crowd.
The first Rockin’ The Tee Box delivers on that mission, with marquee band Eve 6 boasting hits from the 90′s including “Inside Out,” “Here’s to the Night,” and “Promise.” Fans of alternative rock from that era may also recognize hits sprinkled throughout the lineup, including The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshmen,” Wheatus’ “Teenage Dirtbag” and Marcy Playground’s “Sex and Candy.”
“Everybody in the group is in their late 30′s to early 50′s, so we’re going after the bands that were popular when we were school age,” Blake said.
Performances will take place on multiple stages at Apex Sports & Entertainment’s driving range to keep the music flowing, Blake said. Food, a bar and other entertainment is planned, he said.
Around 10 food trucks will be on site including West Texas BBQ, Primal Pizza, Smash & Dash Smashburgers and Rollin’ Hoagies.
Tickets are on sale now and are offered as general admission, VIP and Premier VIP and can be purchased on the Rockin’ The Tee Box’s website.
General admission costs $40 each and grants access into the event, the bar and parking. VIP tickets cost $100, which grants access to an exclusive VIP tent, additional food options, a free round of mini golf and VIP parking.
Premier VIP tickets cost $150. These tickets get access to the indoor facility with a private bar, separate restrooms, catering, unlimited mini golf and access to the outdoor tent.
The event is family-friendly, Blake said, with children 13 years old and younger admitted for free with an adult ticket holder. The mini-golf course and the sand volleyball courts will be open as well.
Those attending are encouraged to bring folding chairs to the event, with gates opening at 1 p.m.
Blake is hoping to make the inaugural festival an annual summer event. He plans to host another festival at the beginning of summer next year that will be focused on metal or hard rock, he said.
More information can be found on the Rockin’ The Tee Box’s website.
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Ricky Martin is reportedly suing his nephew after the 21-year-old claimed sexual abuse.
According to NBC News, Martin claims his nephew ruined his reputation and cost him millions of dollars in deals by making false allegations.
Martin was subject to a restraining order on July 1 after his nephew reported that they had a relationship that turned volatile. The restraining order was eventually lifted after Martin's nephew decided to drop the case and reportedly admitted under oath the sex abuse allegations were false.
In the lawsuit, Martin claims his nephew continues to contact him, NBC News reports.
Martin is seeking $20 million in damages.
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Two mothers — Jen McLellan in Albuquerque, N.M., and Grace, of Bethesda, Md. — haven't met, but they share a common childhood trauma: Both came of age in the 1980s and '90s feeling burdened by shame and stigma over their body size. Both tried every known diet plan and pill available at the time, only to have doctor after doctor admonish them to restrict calories and exercise still more.
Since then, scientific understanding of obesity has transformed; doctors now consider it a disease driven by genetics, the brain and other organs, as well as by environmental or psychosocial factors. Studies have also confirmed what both women suspected all along: Diets usually do not result in long-term weight loss because food and exercise account for only some part of the puzzle.
Both women felt duped and overlooked by doctors who — mistakenly, it turns out — viewed obesity as a lack of willpower.
Now, each of these mothers has a 12-year-old child confronting social issues related to weight, and both strongly wish to help their own children tread healthier paths.
"It is trauma, because we've seen what has happened to ourselves," says McLellan, a childbirth educator specializing in helping plus-size mothers. "All I've ever known was dieting and the harm I had done to my body."
Grace, a software engineer who wishes to use only her middle name to protect her daughter's privacy, says the feeling that obesity was a personal failure isolated her as a child. "I didn't have a lot of friends all the way through middle school, even high school," she says.
Today, there are treatments for kids with severe obesity that weren't available to Grace and McLellan growing up. New drugs like semaglutide — approved for weight loss under the brand Wegovy — tamp down hunger and boost metabolism; adolescent bariatric surgery achieves similar results.
Both treatments were added early this year to the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommended treatment guidelines for children as young as 12 or 13 — acknowledging the increasing threat of the disease in children. Those guidelines help direct pediatricians in their treatment recommendations, which can, in turn, affect the likelihood that a patient might get diagnosed, get treated or get their care paid for by insurance.
The new AAP guidelines — as well as the rising awareness of the new class of effective weight-loss drugs — have touched off controversy among many parents who are now debating whether, when and how to treat a child's obesity.
Like many parents, Grace and McLellan have divergent views about the issue.
Seeking to spare kids from stigma
Grace's eldest daughter had been active in sports, but around age 8 — with no changes in how she'd been eating — she started rapidly and inexplicably gaining weight, as Grace herself had. Her increasing size and decreasing mobility started affecting her moods and caused distress.
I'm really hopeful for her, that she can avoid all of the problems I had with my weight and struggled [with] my entire life.
So Grace fought to get her middle-schooler on the new obesity drugs. Because no pediatric obesity specialists were available, she enlisted help from a medical researcher who diagnosed her daughter with a rare genetic disorder, PCSK1 deficiency, that causes rapid weight gain. (As it turns out, Grace was later diagnosed with this condition as well.)
Then Grace battled through insurance appeals and other paperwork to get a costly treatment for her daughter paid for by her health insurance. The drug is approved only for those with weight gain related to a handful of rare genetic conditions.
For the past year, her daughter has gotten a refrigerated shot of medication in the arm every morning before school. Her mother says that the medication has trimmed her weight gain. Plus, just knowing obesity is a treatable disease and not her fault has lifted the girl's spirits.
"I think that will enable her to grow into a much more healthy person all around, psychologically, socially," Grace says.
Grace wanted to intervene with treatment before her daughter developed any ailments tied to obesity, such as diabetes or joint or liver problems. She hopes the new guidelines will make it easier for other children like hers to get treatment and insurance coverage, noting how current barriers to care and treatment are insurmountably high for most families.
"I'm really hopeful for her, that she can avoid all of the problems I had with my weight and struggled [with] my entire life," Grace says.
Making a lifelong decision for your child
As an adult, Jen McLellan spends a lot of time pushing back against the stigma and medical discrimination that she says she experienced throughout her life. She's concerned about her son being exposed to weight bias in many forms, and she teaches him to accept and embrace all body types.
Yet she says he still makes occasional comments about tying his sweatshirt around his belly to make it appear smaller.
Are we saying that our children need to be on this medication for the rest of their lives?
McLellan says doctors often push diets and drugs to achieve cosmetic fixes, not to solve actual medical problems — she herself didn't face health issues related to her obesity. So to her, the newer advanced treatment options for children sound familiar and dangerous.
She doesn't trust that these new drugs endorsed by the medical establishment — which mostly act on the brain's regulation of appetite — won't later prove as harmful as various older drugs doctors prescribed her in the past. That included metformin, which reduces sugar absorption but gave her constant diarrhea. "The minute I got off of them, I just gained everything back — plus," McLellan says.
She's incredulous doctors would recommend open-ended use of new medications for young patients: "Are we saying that our children need to be on this medication for the rest of their lives?"
More "horrifying" and extreme, she finds, is the prospect of bariatric surgery on a child who hasn't yet gone through puberty.
Pushing back against moral assumptions
Treating obesity in children is an extremely touchy topic fraught with stigma and sensitivities, and there is no easy or risk-free solution. Parents' dilemmas are made more challenging because obesity medicine is still rapidly evolving. There is no data, for example, on the long-term effects on adolescents of the newly approved medications. The new medications, including Ozempic, were originally developed to treat diabetes and have only recently been approved for weight loss under the brand Wegovy.
Bariatric surgery's track record in teens is longer and has proved effective, though it comes with some risk of complications, malnutrition and weight regain. Either way, neither medication nor surgery is a quick fix, and both are expensive and require serious commitment to big lifestyle changes in nutrition and activity in order to work.
But forgoing treatment — "watchful waiting," as the previous pediatric guidelines advised — is not an option for kids facing potentially lethal medical consequences. The most recent data available, from 2018, shows that nearly 20% of kids have obesity, including 6.1% who have severe obesity.
"Some of these kids are having very serious complications that are life-limiting, that are happening to them right now," says Sarah Hampl, a pediatrician with Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Mo., who co-authored this year's new AAP guidelines. The document runs more than 70 pages and strongly emphasizes the importance of family lifestyle changes to ensure nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management, Hampl says, but it also recognizes today's realities: "We need to take more urgent action."
Treatment, Hampl argues, doesn't just improve physical disease; it can also help address some of the related mental health complications that often accompany obesity. Obesity is uniquely cruel in its stigma. Larger kids are frequently bullied or feel left out of sports or other activities because of their body size.
[Parents have] been taught that you do this the right way, and the right way is diet and exercise.
To Faith Anne Heeren, that's an argument in favor of treatment. Heeren, 25, had developed prediabetes and high blood pressure before undergoing bariatric surgery in high school.
"I think it has the potential to relieve so much internalized stigma that has been building up for so many years," says Heeren, who is now a Ph.D. candidate in obesity research at the University of Florida.
As a child, Heeren says, she was quiet and shy, and she thought that this was her innate personality, only to find surgery changed that too. "I got more vocal and opinionated and loud after I lost weight, and I think it's because I gained a lot of confidence and felt comfortable in my body and didn't feel like I needed to hide," she says.
Are those other nonmedical factors reason enough to treat a child's obesity?
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford argues it can be.
"Obesity in and of itself is a disease," says Stanford, a Harvard Medical School obesity specialist. "If we recognize obesity as the chronic disease that it is, then we have to treat that disease, not just as an impact on other diseases."
Two views of how to combat stigma
But that's a difficult concept for many parents to grasp, because weight and body size come with so many moral assumptions, unlike treating cancer, Stanford says. Parents and teenagers are often reluctant to use medication or surgery because they see it as an admission of their own failure, even when told that obesity's origins are complex and often hereditary.
"They've been taught that you do this the right way, and the right way is diet and exercise — that's more of what I hear," Stanford says.
Similarly, factoring a child's mental health into the child's treatment — problems with bullying, for example — can also be a divisive issue for parents, especially if medical problems haven't yet manifested.
We shouldn't be changing [kids'] bodies because of bullying so they fit a mold that is acceptable by society.
Jen McLellan, the Albuquerque mother, says endorsing treatments that reduce body size makes weight stigma worse. She thinks parents instead should model acceptance of different body sizes, rather than urging kids to conform to a smaller ideal. "We shouldn't be changing their bodies because of bullying so they fit a mold that is acceptable by society," she says.
Many advocates in the growing fat acceptance movement share McLellan's point of view. For instance, the Association for Size Diversity and Health issued a statement condemning the AAP's treatment guidelines, writing that they "worsen medical fatphobia and ultimately degrade the quality of healthcare" for kids.
But for Grace, she says she couldn't bear the thought of her daughter reliving her own childhood anguish, living a life marginalized because of her body. "I just remember all of that sadness and isolation, and I wish I could go back in time and help that kid," Grace says.
So when Grace's daughter asked for help with her body weight, Grace dedicated herself to the task. These are tough decisions that come down to so many different and highly personal factors, Grace says, but she's grateful there are new options to consider.
And she feels validated in her decision to pursue treatment, because of the improvements she sees in her daughter's emotional health.
"She has more friends, she's doing better in school and she's really expressing herself and her uniqueness and her individuality a lot more," Grace says.
If anything, she says, the changes have reduced weight stigma for her daughter and made her more accepting. "I think it's also given her a lot of empathy for people who are different," Grace says.
Editing by Carmel Wroth. Art production by Meredith Rizzo.
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Illinois AG probe: Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ attorney general released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Tuesday, saying investigators found that 451 clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950 — far more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state review began in 2018.
At a news conference announcing his office’s findings, Attorney General Kwame Raoul credited accusers for making the review possible. He said state investigators found that 1,997 children across the state were abused by clergy between 1950 and 2019.
“It is my hope that this report will shine light both on those who violated their positions of power and trust to abuse innocent children, and on the men in church leadership who covered up that abuse,” Raoul said. “These perpetrators may never be held accountable in a court of law, but by naming them here, the intention is to provide a public accountability and a measure of healing to survivors who have long suffered in silence.”
According to a preliminary investigation conducted by Raoul’s predecessor, the state’s dioceses deemed only 26% of the allegations they received to be “credible,” while either not investigating or deeming remaining 74% to be unsubstantiated.
In a statement released Tuesday, The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests called the report “stunning” but emphasized that the numbers of victims and abusers cited by state investigators are likely undercounted.
“There is no questioning the facts of the report — until 2018 when the investigation began, hierarchs in every Illinois diocese kept known abusers under wraps, declined to include them on their accused lists, and refused to acknowledge the truth that survivors of abuse who came forward to make a report shared with them,” the statement said. “It is to us, in a word, disgusting that these supposed shepherds would lie so blatantly.”
The preliminary report conducted under Raoul’s predecessor, Lisa Madigan, found that the church’s six dioceses had done a woefully inadequate job of investigating allegations, and in some cases didn’t investigate them at all or notify the state’s child welfare agency. The abuse claims dated back decades and were made against some priests who had since died, but the preliminary report didn’t include certain key details such as when allegations were made.
The Madigan report didn’t accuse the dioceses of withholding the names of clergy who the church deemed had been “credibly” accused or against whom abuse claims had been “substantiated” — the church’s own investigation standards. However, it did point out that the overall list of accused clergy was far longer than the church had made public.
Madigan’s office said the problems went beyond a lack of effort by the church, and that in some cases, the church sought to work against the accusers.
Illinois church leaders expressed regret at the time about the abuse, but they pointed to steps they had taken to address what has become an international crisis for the church.
Madigan said in 2018 that notifying authorities is critical and pointed to instances in which dioceses used personal information about people to discredit them and their accusations.
“The preliminary stages of this investigation have already demonstrated that the Catholic Church cannot police itself,” she said.
Similar government-led investigations detailing reports of clergy sexual abuse and church leaders’ failure to hold perpetrators accountable have rocked archdioceses in other states, including Pennsylvania and Maryland.
In its statement Tuesday, SNAP also called on other attorneys general and prosecutors to initiate similar investigations of Catholic dioceses under their authority.
“For many survivors, secular investigations like this will open an area for new conversations, healing among fellow victims, and assisting communities to comprehend the horrors of their past and the risk of their present,” the group said. “When the legal system fails to provide victims with justice, statewide investigations can assist citizens and survivors in communicating essential facts about the global scourge of child sexual abuse.”
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pebble — the financial app that pays users to save and spend their money — announced today that they'll be offering unlimited 5% cash back at more than 100 major global brands.
Merchant partners, including Airbnb, Amazon, Chipotle, Uber and Whole Foods will now allow their customers to pay with the Pebble digital wallet and receive unlimited 5% cash back on their purchases. By partnering with Pebble, retailers are empowered to bypass conventional credit and debit systems, which charge a hefty fee for payment services. Those cost savings are then passed onto Pebble customers.
"These partnerships represent the latest milestone for Pebble following our $6.2 million seed round," said Pebble Co-Founder and CEO Aaron Bai. "All of us at Pebble are gratified that more and more of the world's greatest brands are joining our ground-breaking approach to consumer finance, helping accelerate the growth and scale of operations."
Unlike traditional cash back accounts, Pebble users will not need to meet credit or account requirements to begin earning. Additionally, all the cash back will be instantly deposited into user accounts in the form of cash – not points. Finally, users never have to pay fees to sign-up or use their Pebble account. With this unique approach, Pebble aims to expand the access of such financial rewards to anyone who would like to have greater control over their money.
In addition to cash back opportunities, Pebble users also earn 5% APY rewards through using the Pebble app to store funds. Pebble is able to offer attractive rates of return because it converts cash deposits into a US dollar denominated blockchain-based currency called USDC, which is then lent to financial institutions. USDC, created by Circle and Coinbase, is asset backed 1 to 1 — meaning for every USDC there is a dollar equivalent in its reserves. USDC not only has the majority of their reserves managed by BlackRock, but has also passed every monthly audit from Granton Thorton.
Given this approach, Pebble stands at the vanguard of the fintech revolution, providing people with the tools they need to take control of their finances and earn more from their money. As it expands its innovative platform, Pebble looks forward to partnering with other leading global brands to provide savvy consumers with new ways to generate rewards that puts cash back into their pockets.
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McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The Biden administration Thursday announced new rules for asylum-seekers from Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti who attempt to cross the Southwest border, but migrant advocates fear the new turnback restrictions are too tough and reminiscent of the Trump administration.
The new enforcement rules came as President Joe Biden said he will visit the border on Sunday in El Paso. This will be Biden’s first visit to the Southwest border and comes after repeated calls from border leaders and politicians on both sides of the aisle who say the situation is out of control.
Under the new rules, the Department of Homeland Security will establish new pathways for citizens from those three countries to apply to enter the United States. This includes filling out online applications through a new app at CBPOne to get an in-person appointment for migrants to present themselves at ports of entry.
Asylum-seekers must go through a stringent vetting process; prove they have financial and other support in the United States; and complete all required vaccinations and health requirements.
It is similar to a program that began in October for Venezuelans, which Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday resulted in a 90% “dramatic drop in Venezuelans encountered on the Southwest border.”
In a news conference held in Washington, D.C., just minutes after Biden’s border news conference, Mayorkas touted the new plan saying “individuals who are provided a safe, orderly pathway to the United Stats are less likely to risk their lives traversing thousands of miles and paying thousands of dollars to illegal smugglers.”
But those who fail to legally go this route face expulsion to Mexico.
Up to 30,000 migrants from Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela who do not qualify for U.S. asylum will be turned back and accepted by Mexico per month, under the new DHS plans announced Thursday.
Mayorkas said up to 30,000 who do qualify will be legally admitted and allowed to reside in the United States for up to two years with work permits granted.
Migrant advocates say that number is too low and vulnerable asylum-seekers face an uncertain future under the new policy.
“The Biden administration should be taking steps to restore asylum law at ports of entry, not doubling down on cruel and counterproductive policies from the Trump playbook,” said Eleanor Acer, senior director for refugee protection at Human Rights First. “Imposing asylum bans, expulsions, or other punitive policies on people seeking asylum at the U.S. border is both a violation of U.S. refugee law and the Refugee Convention. Far from being a model, the Venezuelan asylum ban is a humanitarian disgrace. Every day that these policies are in place, people seeking refuge will be turned away to suffer horrific abuses.”
“Limited access to humanitarian parole cannot be a replacement for asylum protections guaranteed in U.S. and international law. It will provide only temporary protection to a small subset of the millions of people forced to flee their homes,” said Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.
Sunil Varghese, policy director at the said International Refugee Assistance Program said Biden and his administration are attempting to score political points at the border by “actively pursuing discredited Trump policies like Title 42 and an asylum ban.”
“Opening up new limited pathways for a small percentage of people does not obscure the fact that the Biden Administration is illegally and immorally gutting access to humanitarian protections for the majority of people who have already fled their country seeking freedom and safety.,” Varghese said in a statement. “The administration must reverse course immediately.”
“Seeking safety is a right for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, country, or language. The right to asylum should not hinge on your manner of flight from danger or your financial means,” said Mary Miller Flowers, senior policy analyst for the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.
Mayorkas defended the plan saying Biden will build upon it when he travels to Mexico City next week for the North American Leaders’ Summit to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
“Hemispheric challenges require hemispheric solutions and we are working with governments throughout the region,” said Mayorkas, who announced he would travel with Biden to El Paso on Sunday.
Many migrant groups on Thursday called the new policy a mere expansion of Title 42 to citizens from these additional countries, many of who, are fleeing violence and poverty and corrupt governments in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
“We are greatly disappointed by the announcement that the administration is moving forward with a ‘transit ban’ that would dramatically limit the legal rights of asylum seekers to seek protection at the southern border. Similarly, we are opposed to any expansion of the use of Title 42, a public health authority that has been misused for border enforcement from its inception,” said Sergio Gonzales, executive director of the Immigration Hub.
El Paso has been the epicenter for migrant activity for several weeks, with thousands of asylum seekers crossing the Rio Grande from Juarez, Mexico, into the West Texas city before a surge of Texas National Guard and Border Patrol troops and razor wire were put up at the border there.
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat from McAllen who represents South Texas, said he is “appreciative of the new measures that were just announced.”
Gonzalez and Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez both invited Biden to also visit the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.
“I strongly urge the president to also visit the Rio Grande Valley and speak with local leaders as no two communities are the same and require different approaches and resources. We cannot continue to rely on antiquated systems from 10 or 20 years ago to solve the ever-evolving issues of today. We must continue to address the problems not just at our southern border, but with our immigration system as a whole,” Gonzalez said.
Cortez says he hopes the El Paso visit “highlights the challenges border communities are facing and the need for comprehensive immigration reform as well as underscoring the need for Congress to act.”
Gonzalez has proposed the Safe Zones Act that would allow migrants to apply for U.S. asylum in their own countries and also set up an application zone on the Guatemala/Mexico border. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/border-report/new-turnback-rules-for-asylum-seekers-worry-migrant-advocates/ | 2023-01-05 21:53:14 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/border-report/new-turnback-rules-for-asylum-seekers-worry-migrant-advocates/ |
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"Fast X" star Vin Diesel turns the interview tables on Kelly to ask her advice on behalf of his daughter, who has dreams of pursuing a music career. Kelly says the best way to succeed is to simply "do you." | https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/kelly-clarkson-gives-vin-diesels-daughter-advice-for-pursuing-music-career-do-you/ACCN082565708 | 2023-06-12 19:07:53 | 1 | https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/kelly-clarkson-gives-vin-diesels-daughter-advice-for-pursuing-music-career-do-you/ACCN082565708 |
I was recently on vacation and had the opportunity to visit Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington.
Dale Chihuly has created stunning works of art glass that are on display in a gallery and also in an attached garden. There are no fences or barriers to prevent people from touching the glass and potentially breaking it, but no one does touch it. The visitors all clearly understand that this exhibit is to be enjoyed visually, and everyone abides by a social contract.
We have many social contracts. Perhaps you play one of the many other daily puzzle games available online, such as Globle, Worldle, or Heardle. Players of these games often post their results on social media, but we know that the social contract demands that we do NOT post the answers. Posting the answers would spoil it for those who haven’t yet played that day.
In both of these examples, it is only our agreement with one another that enables the continued enjoyment by others. But there are examples of situations in which not everyone abides by the social contract. Perhaps you’ve had the occasion to visit a national park (if you have not, I highly recommend this). In order to continue to enjoy our national parks, we are asked to abide by the rules that keep the parks, the people, and the wildlife safe and intact.
No one is allowed to remove anything from a national park, not even a twig or a leaf. Yet every year, we learn of instances in which people disregard these rules, endangering themselves or the wildlife, or damaging the parks.
What is the price of abiding by a social contract? It means that we are forced to think, not only of our individual pleasure, but of the well-being of everyone around us. We are challenged to control our impulses — to touch the glass, to pick up pine cones in a national park, to announce the solution to a puzzle — so that others will continue to be able to enjoy the same things we have.
What is the price of not abiding by the social contract? Well, at the moment we might gain some degree of enjoyment from touching things we ought not, but in the long run, the price tends to be that we lose free and easy access to the things we like. Fences go up. Barriers designed for the lowest common denominator prevent anyone from having the same full participation.
This social contract can extend beyond exhibits in a museum or a park. We, as a social nation, have agreed to abide by the results of elections in order to live in a democracy. Our elections stand and we have enjoyed the peaceful transfer of power because we agree to this social contract.
What would be the price if we suddenly decide that we will no longer abide by this?
We can get a clue about what would happen by looking at what’s happened in other countries. Dictators have refused to abide by the results of elections, or have imprisoned political opponents and prevented them from appearing on ballots.
This does not require the support of everyone. This only requires that a small group of people seize power and the majority do nothing to stop it.
Do we want to live in a society that values all its members and abides by a social contract? I do. This is the price of having a society. Let us be careful to guard our contract with one another.
Rev. Dr. Madelyn Campbell is the former minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley. | https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-ent-faith-values-0716-20220716-la77i4j76jbatgmershhgx4vfu-story.html | 2022-07-17 05:10:12 | 1 | https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-ent-faith-values-0716-20220716-la77i4j76jbatgmershhgx4vfu-story.html |
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Flying monkeys, ruby red slippers, a yellow brick road and an hourglass. The answer is “What is the Wizard of Oz?” — and the hourglass was sold for just under half a million dollars.
The iconic prop, which may not be as iconic as the ruby red slippers or Dorothy’s outfit, recently sold at a Heritage Auctions on Dec. 17 for $495,000, Smithsonian Magazine reported.
Like most movies, several different versions of the prop were made for various purposes, especially in case one got broken while filming a scene. One of the hourglass designs, which is the one sold, was made to be lightweight for when the Wicked Witch held it above her head in a heated moment when Dorothy and the others escape the castle.
“Margaret Hamilton’s hourglass … is an instantly recognizable prop from one of the most beloved and influential films of all time,” says Joe Maddalena, Heritage Auction’s executive vice president, to Entertainment Weekly’s Maureen Lee Lenker.
It’s unknown who the buyer is, but we hope they’re not trying to get the slippers from a woman they locked in their castle.
Fun Fact: The Wizard of Oz was the first color movie on the big screen. The yellow brick road was allegedly painted orange — it was the only color that looked yellow/gold on film back then. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national-news/wizard-of-oz-screen-used-hourglass-sold-for-495000/ | 2023-01-02 10:33:01 | 0 | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national-news/wizard-of-oz-screen-used-hourglass-sold-for-495000/ |
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s annual inflation rate rose to 7.9% in August, returning to its highest level in nearly half a century after it dipped in the two previous months, according to official data
Inflation in Europe’s biggest economy first hit 7.9% in May — the highest rate since the winter of 1973-1974, when prices were fueled by an oil crisis — before slipping back to 7.5% by July. The preliminary figure, which the Federal Statistical Office reported Tuesday, is usually unchanged in a final report about two weeks later.
As in other countries around the world, inflation in Germany has been stoked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has led to a rise in energy costs and food prices.
The statistics office said energy prices were up 35.6% on the year in August and food prices rose 16.6%, while the effects of disruption to supply chains caused by the coronavirus pandemic were still being felt.
Germany temporarily lowered taxes on diesel fuel and gasoline at the start of June and introduced an ultra-cheap ticket that allows people to use all local and regional public transportation for 9 euros (dollars) a month. Both of those measures are due to expire on Wednesday.
Germany’s central bank, the Bundesbank, said in its monthly report last week that “the inflation rate could climb up to around 10% in the autumn,” though it noted that the inflation outlook is “extremely uncertain.” | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-german-inflation-back-at-near-half-century-record-after-dip/ | 2022-08-30 13:50:11 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-german-inflation-back-at-near-half-century-record-after-dip/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Watch out Two Chicks with a Hammer, the HGTV stars of “Good Bones” aren’t going to be the only home improvement show in town for much longer.
HGTV has made it official, greenlighting a new show from comedian, actor and Indianapolis native Mike Epps which will chronicle Epps and his family as they rebuild the very block he grew up on back in the 1970s in Indianapolis.
Epps and his wife, Kyra, have already transformed an abandoned firehouse on the block into their stunning new family home and are in the process of restoring Epps’ grandmother’s house. But the Epps won’t stop there as the show plans to follow the Epps as they remodel the houses on his childhood block in Indianapolis.
“Our two little ones are growing up on the same block as Mike did in the ’70s,” Kyra Epps said. “Over the last two years, Mike and I realized that we needed to be close to our families more than ever. We decided to spend more time in Indianapolis so our children could understand the importance of family and their family history.”
According to HGTV, the duo will update the Indy homes with modern amenities while keeping the original charm in order to create “affordable and beautiful places for families to buy or rent.”
Epps and Kyra, a design enthusiast, will be hands-on on the projects and work alongside a construction team.
“Our kids will see us work firsthand, nail by nail, to rebuild these homes and our community,” Epps said. “Our goal is to inspire legacy and family for generations to come.”
“I am excited to bring my design style to the neighborhood for future families to experience,” said Kyra.
The three-episode series, titled “Buying Back the Block,” is set to air in the summer of 2023 on HGTV. It is produced by GoodStory Entertainment. | https://cbs4indy.com/indiana-news/hgtv-greenlights-mike-epps-home-improvement-show-set-in-indianapolis/ | 2022-09-27 22:35:28 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/indiana-news/hgtv-greenlights-mike-epps-home-improvement-show-set-in-indianapolis/ |
WASHINGTON — he leader of a Senate subcommittee is demanding the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf present records about negotiations that led to their new agreement and plans for what golf will look like under the arrangement.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., sent letters Monday to PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and LIV CEO Greg Norman spelling out the “serious questions regarding the reasons for and terms behind the announced agreement.”
Blumenthal, who is chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, said he also wanted to hear the tour’s plans to retain its tax-exempt status.
Last week, LIV and the tour stunned the golf world by agreeing to merge the PGA Tour and European tour with the Saudi golf interests, while also dropping all lawsuits between the parties. The governor of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, which bankrolls LIV, will join the PGA Tour board of directors and lead a new business venture as its chairman. The PGA Tour itself will remain a tax-exempt entity.
It was a move expected to receive scrutiny from federal regulators and lawmakers, and the launch of a Senate investigation is among the first dominoes to fall.
The agreement announced last week was to combine the golf-related businesses of Saudi’s Public Investment Fund — which includes LIV Golf — with those of the PGA Tour and European tour. That would be a new for-profit company still to be named.
Among the uncertainties is how LIV Golf goes forward after 2023. PIF’s governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, is to be chairman of the new venture, with Monahan as CEO and two PGA Tour board members joining them on an executive committee.
In his letters to Monahan and Norman, Blumenthal wrote about the skepticism critics hold over the Saudis’ intent “to use investments in sports to further the Saudi government’s strategic objectives.”
“Critics have cast such Saudi investments in sports as a means of “sportswashing” — an attempt to soften the country’s image around the world — given Saudi Arabia’s deeply disturbing human rights record at home and abroad,” the letter said.
Blumenthal asked for a sweeping set of documents — essentially all communications between LIV and the tour beginning in October 2021 through the present.
Al-Rumayyan said last week that Norman was not apprised of the deal until shortly before it was announced. | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/ct-pga-tour-liv-golf-20230612-kqu2huxds5eqdpfimjbq6do27m-story.html | 2023-06-12 23:04:20 | 1 | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/ct-pga-tour-liv-golf-20230612-kqu2huxds5eqdpfimjbq6do27m-story.html |
GENEVA – FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged world leaders on Tuesday to call for a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine during the World Cup that starts this week.
Just days after asking World Cup teams to avoid the political and human rights issues swirling around host nation Qatar and focus just on soccer, Infantino seemed to stray from his own advice on a trip from the Arabian Gulf to Indonesia for the Group of 20 meeting.
The World Cup that starts Sunday could be “that positive trigger,” Infantino said, for seeking peace after nearly nine months of what FIFA described as “conflict in Russia and Ukraine.”
“We are not naïve to believe that football can solve the world’s problems,” the FIFA president told delegates from the world’s political heavyweight nations.
“So my plea, to all of you, is to think on a temporary ceasefire, for one month, for the duration of the FIFA World Cup, or at least the implementation of some humanitarian corridors, or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as a first step to peace,” Infantino said.
The proposal echoed the aims of the Olympic Truce — a United Nations-backed modern renewal of the tradition to cease fighting and grant safe passage to the games in ancient Greece.
Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, four days after the closing ceremony at the Beijing Winter Games.
Infantino, who is a member of the International Olympic Committee, did not directly condemn Russia or refer to President Vladimir Putin. Infantino and Putin worked closely together before and during Russia’s hosting of the 2018 World Cup, which the FIFA president praised at the time for showing a new and welcoming side of the country.
It was unclear if a ceasefire would be welcomed by Ukraine’s people and its president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who addressed the G-20 summit by video link. He called for a complete withdrawal of Russian troops and giving back Ukrainian control of its territory
“Ukraine should not be offered to conclude compromises with its conscience, sovereignty, territory and independence,” Zelenskyy said. “And if Russia says that it supposedly wants to end this war, let it prove it with actions.”
With Zelenskyy’s backing, Ukraine’s soccer federation has teamed with Spain and Portugal in bidding to jointly host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. A host for that tournament will be picked in 2024.
Infantino added that “we know that our main focus as a sports organization is and should be sports.”
“But because football unites the world, this particular FIFA World Cup, with five billion people watching it, can be a trigger for a positive gesture, for a sign or a message of hope,” Infantino said.
The most political World Cup of the modern era arrives at a time of turmoil on the streets in Iran after the death in September of a 22-year-old woman earlier detained by the country’s morality police.
Iran begins its World Cup campaign Monday against England — and later plays the United States in Group B — and some players have openly supported the protests at home.
“Everybody has the right to express themselves.” the team’s Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz said Tuesday at a news conference, adding it was not a distraction.
“It is out of (the) question to think that the Iran national team is suffering any sort of issues like that. They want to make history,” Queiroz said.
Iran has never advanced from the group stage at a World Cup.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2022/11/15/at-g-20-fifa-head-calls-for-world-cup-ceasefire-in-ukraine/ | 2022-11-15 21:52:36 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2022/11/15/at-g-20-fifa-head-calls-for-world-cup-ceasefire-in-ukraine/ |
Providing hope for Hurricane Ian victims, one clean shirt at time
Disaster relief comes in the form of hope and clean laundry.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Tide's Loads of Hope program and Matthew 25: Ministries are providing relief to Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian by washing, drying and folding their laundry.
"Sometimes having a fresh T-shirt or a pair of pants or anything like that can really have a huge impact on people that have just gone through such devastation," said Ben Williams, director of disaster relief at Matthew 25: Ministries.
"So, we're just trying to alleviate some of those stresses that people are going through, and as it says in the name; bring them hope during this difficult time," he added.
Tide Loads of Hope and Matthew 25: Ministries have been working together for nearly ten years, according to Williams. In that time, they have completed more than 20,000 loads of laundry in various disaster situations.
In addition to laundry services, the two organizations provide personal care supplies, cleaning items, ice, batteries and other essential items disaster victims might need.
The organizations plan to remain posted in Fort Myers, Florida, for at least several weeks, but will also partner with local organizations to continue to ship relief supplies for as long as the need continue, said Williams.
"This initial part of our response is so important to let people know that they're cared for and that they can have things like clean clothes again," he noted. "Then, we're committed to continue to help for as long as it takes."
Tide Loads of Hope is currently set up at 545 Pine Island Road in Fort Myers, Florida.
To learn more about these disaster relief efforts and Matthew 25: Ministries, you can find additional information here. | https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/tide-loads-of-hope-matthew-25-ministries-laundry-ian-florida | 2022-10-31 01:57:37 | 0 | https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/tide-loads-of-hope-matthew-25-ministries-laundry-ian-florida |
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NYZ010-022115-
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds, becoming south 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
45 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely overnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ002-022115-
Orleans-
Including the city of Medina
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this morning, becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds, becoming south 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs ranging from the mid 50s along the Lake Ontario shore to
the upper 50s inland. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
45 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening,
then showers likely overnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ011-022115-
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs around 40. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds, becoming south 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming
southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then
showers likely overnight. Lows around 40. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs around
50. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ085-022115-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 30s. North winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds, becoming south 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph,
becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 50s. Light winds, becoming east 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around
70. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ012-022115-
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows around 30. Light winds, becoming south 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs ranging from the mid 50s on the hilltops to the
upper 50s across the lower elevations. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming
light. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s. Light winds, becoming east 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ019-022115-
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs ranging from the upper 30s along the
Lake Erie shore to the lower 40s inland. North winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds, becoming south 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A 50 percent chance of rain showers. Breezy with highs in the mid
50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming
southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs ranging
from the mid 50s along the Lake Erie shore to the lower 60s inland.
East winds 10 mph or less.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ020-022115-
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 40. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
light.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows in the lower 30s. Light winds, becoming south 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Not as cold with lows in the lower
40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Warm with
highs around 60. Light winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ021-022115-
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs around 40. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to 10 mph or less.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows around 30. Light winds, becoming south 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Not as cold with lows in the lower
40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming light. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 50s. Light winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ013-022115-
Livingston-
Including the city of Geneseo
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs ranging from the upper 30s on the
hilltops to the lower 40s across the lower elevations. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows around 30. Light winds, becoming south 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Breezy, warm with highs ranging from the upper 50s on the hilltops
to the lower 60s across the lower elevations. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...A chance of showers in the evening, then showers
likely overnight. Not as cold with lows in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming
light. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 50s. Light winds, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ014-022115-
Ontario-
Including the city of Canandaigua
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 20s. Light winds, becoming south 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Windy, warm with highs ranging from the mid 50s on the hilltops to
the lower 60s across the lower elevations. South winds 15 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then
showers likely overnight. Not as cold with lows in the lower 40s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening,
becoming light. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s. Light winds, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around
70. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ003-022115-
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs ranging from the mid 30s along the
Lake Ontario shore to around 40 inland. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph this morning, becoming light.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows around 30. Light winds, becoming south 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs ranging from the upper 50s along the Lake Ontario shore
to the lower 60s inland. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
40 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then
showers likely overnight. Not as cold with lows around 40. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming
light. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around
70. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ004-022115-
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs ranging from the mid 30s along the
Lake Ontario shore to the upper 30s inland. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 20s. Light winds, becoming south 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Warm with highs ranging from the upper 50s along the Lake Ontario
shore to the lower 60s inland. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Not as
cold with lows around 40. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs ranging
from the upper 40s along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 50s
inland. Light winds, becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ005-022115-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this morning.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 20s. Light winds, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Breezy with highs ranging from the mid 50s along the Lake Ontario
shore to around 60 inland. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Not as
cold with lows around 40. Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs ranging
from the upper 40s along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 50s
inland. Light winds, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ006-022115-
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs ranging from the lower 30s on the
Tug Hill to the mid 30s across the lower elevations. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this morning, diminishing to
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows ranging from the lower 20s on the Tug Hill to the upper 20s
across the lower elevations. Light winds, becoming southeast 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs ranging from the lower 50s on the Tug Hill to the upper 50s
across the lower elevations. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Not as cold with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in
the lower 50s. Light winds, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ007-022115-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs ranging from the lower 30s on the
Tug Hill to the mid 30s across the lower elevations. North winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows ranging from the lower 20s on the Tug Hill to the mid 20s
across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 10 mph or less,
becoming southeast.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Windy with highs in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers. Not as cold with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 40s. Light winds, becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph. Chance
of precipitation 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ008-022115-
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
419 AM EDT Sun Apr 2 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, cold with highs ranging from around 30 on the
hilltops to the mid 30s across the lower elevations. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 10 mph or less, becoming south.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs ranging from around 50 on
the hilltops to the mid 50s across the lower elevations. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening,
then a chance of rain and snow showers overnight. Not as cold with
lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
30 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 40s. Light winds, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows around 40. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the
lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
EAJ
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California condors confront bird flu in flight from extinction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California condor is facing the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history, and the outbreak could jeopardize the iconic vulture with its 10-foot (3.05-meter) wingspan decades after conservationists saved the species from extinction.
But nine newly hatched chicks, covered in downy white feathers, give condor-keepers at the Los Angeles Zoo hope that the endangered population of North America’s largest soaring land birds will once again thrive after 40 years of aggressive efforts.
With fewer than 350 condors in the wild — in flocks that span from the Pacific Northwest to Baja California, Mexico — the historic outbreak means ongoing breeding-in-captivity and re-wilding programs like the LA Zoo’s remain essential.
Over the past year and a half, millions of birds across the U.S. have died from avian flu, including more than 430 bald eagles and some 58 million turkeys and commercial chickens that were euthanized to prevent the spread of the disease. Bird flu is further suspected in the deaths of dozens of seals off the coast of Maine last summer.
Already, the strain is believed to have caused the deaths of at least 22 California condors in Arizona, which were part of a flock in the Southwest that typically accounts for a third of the species’ entire wild population.
Experts are now concerned the strain could further impact condors by rapidly spreading across state lines through the spring migration. More than two dozen environmental advocates this week urged the federal government to expedite approvals for a vaccine that would be given to both condors in the wild and in captivity.
The advocates, which include the Center for Biological Diversity, warned in a letter that the flu strain is “jeopardizing the existence” of the famed bird.
“The California condor is at risk of extinction once again, and once again, an emergency vaccination campaign is required to stave off a deadly infection and possible extinction,” they wrote, referencing the success of the West Nile Virus vaccine for condors in the early 2000s.
As the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act approaches, wildlife officials say the species still cannot sustain itself without human intervention — even though humans are also to blame for much of its losses outside the avian flu, including deaths from lead ammunition poisoning.
“I think it’s going to take some changes in behavior from the humans on the planet so that we can really address the threats to the species,” said Ashleigh Blackford, the California condor coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Despite a California law banning it for hunting, lead ammunition is still readily used. The condors scavenge meat from dead animals, felled by the lead ammunition, and fall ill — often fatally.
“It’s really hard to watch a bird you raised come back and die in your arms,” said Los Angeles Zoo condor-keeper Chandra David, who has tended to lead-poisoned condors brought back to the zoo for treatment. “And there’s nothing we can do about it.”
Still, spring is a time for hope. At breeding programs in the U.S. and Mexico, chicks are hatching and online “condor cams” provide live feeds for fans.
“It’s a funny species in that it really is not your typical charismatic species, right? They are a little bit on the ugly side. Most people are not endeared to vultures, but this one in particular (is different),” Blackford said.
Regardless, the condor looms large in California culture — even if it’s not the official state bird (that’s the California quail). The mascot for the Los Angeles Clippers is Chuck the Condor and one of the birds in flight is featured prominently on the state quarter.
The population was nearly wiped out by hunting during the California Gold Rush, as well as poisoning from toxic pesticide DDT and lead ammunition.
In the 1980s, all 22 California condors left in the wild were controversially captured and put into captive breeding programs to save the species. Zoo-bred birds were first released into the wild in 1992 and in the years since have been reintroduced into habitats they’d disappeared from — including the Yurok Tribe’s ancestral lands in Northern California. The ongoing re-wilding efforts are considered a conservation success.
“It took decades to drive species toward extinction and it’s, in many cases, going to take decades to bring them back,” said Noah Greenwald, endangered species director for Center for Biological Diversity.
The condor is intrinsically tied to several Native American tribes in the West. The Havasupai people, for example, say the condor flew their ancestors from the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the top — its wings creating the famous striations.
For the Yurok Tribe, the work to bring the condors back highlights how Native Americans are reclaiming their traditional roles as stewards of the land — “which was a role that was taken from us forcibly post-contact,” said Tiana Williams-Claussen, director of the tribe’s wildlife department.
Known as prey-go-neesh in Yurok, the revered condor disappeared from the region in the late 1800s. In 2021, Williams-Claussen and her team, building on a promise made by tribal leaders in 2003, watched as captive-bred condors took flight over Yurok lands for the first time in more than a century.
The tribe hopes to release four to six captive-bred birds into the wild annually over the next two decades.
“Ultimately our goal, of course, is to have birds without tags, without transmitters, that can just reintegrate into our ecosystem,” Williams-Claussen said, “into our cultural lifeways again.”
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Oil giants rake in record profits amid high energy prices
(AP) - Oil companies brought in record profits once again as people worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy prices.
Exxon Mobil broke records with its profits in the third quarter, raking in $19.66 billion in net income. The Irving, Texas company said Friday that it booked $112.07 billion in revenue during the quarter, more than double revenue last year during the same period.
Chevron had a record $11.23 billion in profits, and the San Ramon company brought in $66.64 billion in revenues.
The high cost of energy has hit consumers in multiple ways. Americans have struggled with painfully high gasoline prices in recent months, paying more than $4.80 on average for a gallon of regular at the beginning of July. And high energy prices also hit manufacturers and retailers, who pass on those costs to customers in the form of high prices for food, clothing and other goods.
Gasoline eased somewhat towards the end of the quarter, but customers were still paying more than $3.79 a gallon of regular, on average, in late September.
“Our strong third-quarter results reflect the hard work of our people to invest in and build businesses critical to meeting the demand we see today,” said Exxon CEO Darren Woods, in a statement. “We all understand how important our role is in producing the energy and products the world needs, and third-quarter results reflect our commitment to that objective.”
The investments Exxon made, even during the pandemic, enabled the company to increase production to meet the needs of customers, Woods added. Exxon had its best-ever refinery output in North America and its highest globally since 2008, the company said.
Exxon produced 3.7 million barrels of oil or oil-equivalent per day, and had record production in the Permian Basin, the most productive oil field in the U.S.
Natural gas prices have also been high, especially as demand for liquefied natural gas has remained strong globally. The U.S. has been increasingly exporting liquefied natural gas to Asia and Europe, as supply of Russian natural gas declined and prices skyrocketed.
Oil prices were initially high during the quarter but fell gradually. A barrel of benchmark U.S. crude was selling for more than $100 a barrel when the quarter began in July but was selling for closer to $80 a barrel at the end of September.
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‘I can’t stress enough to people to stay home’: Crews in Fergus Falls preparing for large winter storm
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Crews in Fergus Falls, Minn., are preparing for a nasty combination of wind and snow Wednesday night. Public works and the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation said it’s crucial for them to have plans in place to ensure the clean process goes smoothly.
“I can’t stress enough to people to stay home.” said Ryan Smith, a transportation specialist for MNDOT.
Hours before a winter storm is supposed to hit the southern valley in Minnesota, crews are trying to get ahead of the incoming system.
“We made the decision not to do any pre-treatment with the wind and temperatures,” said Len Taylor, the We just didn’t feel it was going to be effective so we’re just kind of in the wait mode right now.”
The Fergus Falls Public Works Dept. said they are going to hit the streets at around 2 a.m. to tackle the snow plowing. The city is asking residents to move their vehicles and trash cans off of the side of streets.
“We’ve got the staff, we’ve got the equipment and we’ll handle it as it comes.” said Taylor.
Meanwhile, MNDOT has been out surveying I-94 already. The crews are looking after District 4, trying to get the situations under control before the storm arrives.
“Crews have been prepared, we’re working in 12 hour shifts as of yesterday,” said Smith. “Midnight to noon and noon to midnight. So we have trucks and staff on the roads 24 hours and hopefully we can get through this.”
MNDOT crews have been on the roadways all week as well because of smaller snow storms that rolled through the area. They are asking drivers to be safe and cautious, especially after one of their trucks was rear ended on Tuesday.
“People drive way too fast in bad conditions.” said Smith.
Follow the Valley News Live Weather App as this system continues to move through the region.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has convicted a Confederate flag-toting man and his son of charges that they stormed the U.S. Capitol together to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ruled from the bench Wednesday after hearing two days of testimony without a jury for the trial of Delaware residents Kevin Seefried and his adult son, Hunter.
Kevin Seefried carried a Confederate battle flag inside the Capitol after he and his son entered the building through a broken window.
Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman was a government witness at the trial. Goodman said the father, Kevin Seefried, jabbed at him with the flagpole.
McFadden convicted both Kevin and Hunter Seefried of a felony count: obstruction of an official proceeding. They were also convicted of misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct.
They are scheduled to be sentenced in September. | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/confederate-flag-toting-man-son-convicted-in-capitol-riot | 2022-06-15 20:39:09 | 1 | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/confederate-flag-toting-man-son-convicted-in-capitol-riot |
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher Friday, and Wall Street is on pace to close out its first weekly gain in the last four.
The S&P 500 was 0.7% higher in morning trading as relaxing yields in the bond market take some pressure off. It’s on track for a gain of 1% for the week after finding some stability following a swift rise and fall to start the year.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 101 points, or 0.3%, at 33,105, as of 10:15 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 1.1% higher.
The central guidepost moving markets recently has been where inflation is heading and what the Federal Reserve will do about it. Early in the year, Wall Street rallied on hopes that cooling inflation would get the Fed to take it easier on its hikes to interest rates. Such increases can drive down inflation by slowing the economy, but they also raise the risk of a recession later on and hurt prices for investments.
Last month, the rally slammed into reverse after several reports on the economy came in hotter than expected. They included data on the jobs market, consumer spending and inflation itself at multiple levels.
The strong data helped wipe away fears that a recession may hit imminently, but it also raised concerns about continued upward pressure on inflation. That's forced Wall Street to abandon hopes for rate cuts this year and raise its expectations for how high rates would go.
Such expectations helped send yields in the bond market shooting higher in February, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury has hit its highest level since November. It pulled back in Friday morning trading, letting off some of the pressure. It fell back to 4.00% from 4.06% late Thursday.
The two-year yield, which moves more on expectations for the Fed, dipped to 4.88% from 4.89%.
Reports on the economy Friday were mixed. Growth for services industries last month was a touch stronger than economists expected. That's a good sign for the economy, particularly when manufacturing has been struggling. But it also could add upward pressure on inflation.
Underneath the surface of the report, though, were some encouraging bits for inflation. Growth in prices paid by services organizations decelerated in February.
After initially turning higher following the reports, yields then pulled back a bit.
The next move by the Fed on interest rates is scheduled for later this month. Before then, reports on the strength of the job market and on inflation will likely have big impacts on the market and expectations for what the Fed will do.
Last month, it dialed down the size of its rate increases and highlighted progress being made in the battle to get inflation lower. It also suggested just two more increases to rates may be on the way. But the strong reports since then have raised worries that the Fed could not only hike at least three more times but also could dial back up the size of the increases.
All the worries have come while expectations for corporate profits have been swinging lower. Still-high inflation and rates are eating into earnings for big companies. Retailers in particular have been saying they see some of their customers struggling.
Costco Wholesale on Friday reported stronger profit for its latest quarter than expected, but its revenue fell short of forecasts. Its stock fell 3.3%.
On the winning side was Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which rose 0.9% after reporting stronger profit and revenue than Wall Street expected.
Stock markets abroad were mostly higher.
Stocks in Shanghai added 0.5% a central bank official said China's vast real estate industry was recovering from a slump triggered by debt controls that led to a wave of defaults by developers, rattling global financial markets.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo gained 1.6% after Japan’s unemployment rate edged lower in January.
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AP Business Writers Joe McDonald and Matt Ott contributed. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/stocks-tick-higher-on-pace-for-first-winning-week-in-last-4/W4MC24NIT5COHJBLEGK4K6WJXE/ | 2023-03-03 15:50:55 | 1 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/stocks-tick-higher-on-pace-for-first-winning-week-in-last-4/W4MC24NIT5COHJBLEGK4K6WJXE/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in almost two months, the box office doesn't belong to blue people.
After seven weeks as the top film in theaters, "Avatar: The Way of Water" was finally knocked out of the No. 1 spot by the M. Night Shyamalan thriller "Knock at the Cabin" and the octogenarian comedy "80 for Brady."
"Knock at the Cabin," a home invasion horror film with an apocalyptic riff, dethroned James Cameron's 3-D sci-fi epic with $14.2 million in ticket sales at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Universal Pictures release stars Dave Bautista as one of four strangers who approach a family vacationing in a rural cabin.
The opening for "Knock at the Cabin" came up shy of some of Shyamalan's recent releases. His last film, 2021's "Old," about a beach that rapidly ages those who visit it, launched with $16.9 million and ultimately collected $90.1 million worldwide. His 2019 film "Glass," the third installment in the director's "Unbreakable" trilogy, opened with $40.3 million on its way to grossing $247 million globally. Every other film directed by Shyamalan has opened higher than "Knock at the Cabin."
But "Knock at the Cabin" still marks Shyamalan's seventh film as director to open No. 1. With a modest budget of $20 million, "Knock at the Cabin" should easily turn a profit. The film, which drew mostly positive reviews from critics (68% on Rotten Tomatoes), added another $7 million internationally.
Taking second place was "80 for Brady," a comedy about four friends (Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno and Sally Field) who take a trip to the 2017 Super Bowl. It opened with an estimated $12.5 million. Shortly after announcing his retirement from football (again), Tom Brady attended the film's premiere.
Paramount Pictures employed a unique strategy in releasing "80 for Brady." While many films have sought to capitalize on higher ticket prices through large-format or 3-D screenings or surge pricing, which films like "The Batman" have tried, Paramount went the other direction on "80 for Brady." The studio partnered with exhibitors, including the largest chains, to play "80 for Brady" at matinee prices to help lure its largely older audience. (Half of ticket buyers were over the age of 55.)
It seemed to work. At a time when comedies have struggled mightily in theaters, "80 for Brady" (with a production budget of $28 million) had one of the best openings for a live-action comedy in years. Discount pricing is to continue for the rest of the film's run.
"Avatar: The Way of Water" slide to third with $10.8 million domestically in its eighth weekend. The film's No. 1 streak matched the run of 2009's "Avatar." In the last four decades, only those two by Cameron and his "Titanic" (1997) have had such sustained reigns atop the box office.
"The Way of Water" continues to perform especially strongly overseas, where its $27.9 million this weekend pushed its overall total to $2.17 billion worldwide. That puts it at fourth highest gross of all-time; Cameron — with two "Avatar" films and "Titanic" — now accounts for three of the top four.
"BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas" took in $5.1 million to land in fifth place. The BTS concert film is drawn from their October 2022 performance in Busan, South Korea — a send-off show before the group began a two-year hiatus. It opened in 1,111 locations.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. "Knock at the Cabin," $14.2 million.
2. "80 for Brady," $12.5 million.
3. "Avatar: The Way of Water," $10.8 million.
4. "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," $8 million.
5. "BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas," $5.1 million.
6. "A Man Called Otto," $4.2 million.
7. "M3gan," $3.8 million.
8. "Missing," $3.7 million.
9. "The Chosen Season 3 Finale," $3.6 million.
10. "Pathaan," $2.8 million.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 23, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service New York NY
451 AM EDT Sun Apr 23 2023
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following
counties, Middlesex and New Haven.
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 451 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Haven, Meriden, Milford, Wallingford, Shelton, Naugatuck,
Guilford, Durham, Hamden, Stratford, Cheshire, Branford,
North Haven, Seymour, North Branford, Orange, Derby,
Prospect, Woodbridge and Middlebury.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan relief plan
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The Justice Department indicated Thursday that it plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate a Biden administration plan that would provide student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans. This comes after the plan has been blocked by two separate federal court rulings.
On Monday, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals became the latest to block the Biden administration’s debt relief program. In a filing Thursday, the Biden administration indicated that it plans to appeal that ruling to the Supreme Court.
“The government will be filing an application with the Supreme Court to vacate a separate injunction against the Secretary’s action entered by the Eighth Circuit earlier this week,” the court filing from the Justice Department reads.
The disclosure was made in a filing for a separate case appealing a Nov. 10 ruling from a federal judge in Texas who also blocked the student loan relief plan, calling it “unlawful.” The Biden administration is asking the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to stay the Texas judge’s decision.
On Nov. 11, the Biden administration announced that it had stopped taking applications for the relief program in response to the Texas judge’s ruling. The Education Department said it will hold the applications for the roughly 26 million people who have already applied for forgiveness.
The ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals came in response to a lawsuit jointly filed by six Republican-led states that argued the Biden administration was overstepping its executive powers.
The ruling from the Texas judge was in response to a lawsuit from a conservative group called the Job Creators Network Foundation, which argued the Biden administration violated federal procedures by failing to seek public input on the program.
President Biden announced in August that his administration is canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans. Nearly 20 million people will be eligible to have their debt fully canceled under the new plan.
Borrowers who received Pell Grants, aid for eligible low- and middle-income families, can get as much as $20,000 in debt forgiven, while other borrowers can get relief of up to $10,000.
Only individuals who earned less than $125,000 in 2020 or 2021 and married couples with total annual income below $250,000 are eligible for loan relief under the program.
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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using 285,000 Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails. These products can create an entrapment hazard and pose a risk of serious injury or death to users. CPSC's warning applies to 10 models of bed rails.
The bed rails were manufactured and sold by Mobility Transfer Systems Inc. from 1992 to 2021, and by Metal Tubing USA Inc. in 2021 and 2022. Neither company has agreed to recall the bed rails and to offer a remedy to consumers. CPSC is assessing possible future action in this matter.
CPSC evaluated the bed rails and found that consumers can become entrapped between the bed rail and mattress, or within portions of the bed rail itself, leading to asphyxia.
At least three people have died after becoming entrapped in one model of the bed rails. They include a 78-year-old woman in a Michigan assisted living facility in 2006, an 85-year-old man in an Oklahoma nursing home in 2007, and a 90-year-old disabled woman in California in 2013.
The bed rails were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, MTSMedicalSupply.com, VitalityMedical.com, Alimed.com, and other online retailers for between about $30 and $170. The products have also been found for sale on secondhand sites, such as eBay.com.
CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop use, disassemble, and dispose of the following bed rails and report any related incidents to the agency at www.SaferProducts.gov:
- Freedom Grip (model 501)
- Freedom Grip Plus (model 502)
- Freedom Grip Travel (model 505)
- Reversible Slant Rail (model 600)
- Transfer Handle (model 2025)
- Easy Adjustable (model 2500)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail, single-sided (model 5075)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail – Extra Tall, single-sided (model 5075T)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail, double-sided (model 5085)
- 30-Inch Security Bed Rail – Extra Tall, double-sided (model 5085T)
The name "Mobility Transfer Systems" and the model number are printed on a label located on the grip handle of the bed rails. The bed rails are made of white or chrome metal tubing.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
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A new U.S. law has eliminated the requirement that drugs in development must undergo testing in animals before being given to participants in human trials.
Animal rights advocates have long pushed for such a move, and some in the pharmaceutical industry have argued that animal testing can be ineffective and expensive.
Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, who sponsored the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, said in a statement that the new law will help end the "needless suffering and death of animal test subjects" and will "get safer, more effective drugs to market more quickly by cutting red tape that is not supported by current science."
PETA cheered the new law as a "radical shift" in how new drugs and treatments will be created.
Signed by President Biden in December as part of a larger spending package, the law doesn't ban the testing of new drugs on animals outright.
Instead it simply lifts the requirement that pharmaceutical companies use animals to test new drugs before human trials. Companies can still test drugs on animals if they choose to.
There are a slew of other methods that drugmakers employ to assess new medications and treatments, such as computer modeling and "organs on a chip," thumb-sized microchips that can mimic how organs' function are affected by pharmaceuticals.
But Aliasger Salem, a professor at the University of Iowa's College of Pharmacy, told NPR that companies opting to use these alternative testing methods as a replacement for animal testing must be aware of the methods' limits to ensure their drugs are safe.
"The companies need to be aware of the limitations of those technologies and their ability to identify or not identify potential toxicities," Salem said.
"You don't want to shift to systems that might not capture all of the types of toxicities that have been seen in the past without ensuring that the methods that you have will capture that."
An FDA spokesperson told NPR that it will "implement all applicable provisions in the omnibus and continue to work with stakeholders to encourage the development of alternative testing methods."
This year's federal budget also includes $5 million for a new FDA program aimed at reducing animal testing by helping to develop and encourage industry to adopt new product testing methods, the spokesperson said.
The National Association for Biomedical Research, which supports testing drugs in animals, says animal testing in conjunction with human trials "remains the best way to examine complex physiological, neuroanatomical, reproductive, developmental and cognitive effects of drugs to determine if they are safe and effective for market approval."
The new law amends the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which was originally passed in 1938.
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Rossen Reports: This is the cheapest day to fly
It’s a new year, and many people have their eyes set on traveling. But with prices being so high, people might be hesitant to book anything.
Every few months, travel apps like Hopper collect data to make sure people have the latest ways to save money when booking travel.
For booking domestic flights, start monitoring prices three to four months before your departure date. Then book one to two months before.
For international, monitor flights six to seven months in advance. The sweet spot to book is three to five months before.
And if you fly midweek, usually on Wednesdays, you can save 17% on domestic airfares and 9% on international travel.
For hotels, if you check in Sunday through Tuesday, you can save 25% of more per night.
If you can't take too much time off work or you don't want your kids to miss too much school, shift your weekend stay to start on Saturday and end on Monday morning to save 10% off peak weekend prices.
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The Florida family-owned retailer breaks a company record from guest and partner donations
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits (ABC), Florida's largest family-owned and operated wine and spirits retailer, raised $337,000 during its annual National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) fundraiser, a new record, through generous donations from guests and a partnership with Constellation Brands.
ABC has held this fundraiser each year since 2011 to support NPCF. To date, ABC has helped raise more than $1.6 million for the fight against pediatric cancer through this partnership.
ABC guests could donate by rounding up their purchase amount at the register or donate any amount. In addition, a portion of every bottle purchased of select Constellation Brands wines, including Kim Crawford, SIMI, Meiomi and other well-known labels, was donated to NPCF.
"We're proud that the money raised every year goes to an incredible cause in the fight to treat children with pediatric cancer, and we're thrilled our guests and Constellation Brands support this effort so generously," said ABC Sr. Executive Vice President Jess Bailes.
As a top-rated children's health charity, the Tampa-based NPCF has created a collaborative network with over 30 cutting-edge hospitals across the country working tirelessly to develop less toxic, more effective treatment options for pediatric cancer. This donation will help find ways to reduce the side effects of current treatments and improve survival rates.
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(The Hill) – While California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has repeatedly denied that his sights are set on the White House, experts believe that it’s not a question of if he will run for president, but when.
Newsom, 55, has long been seen as a politician with Washington ambitions, and while no Democrat has ever jumped from the California governor’s mansion to the White House, many believe Newsom would like to be the first.
“My sense is that the governor is trying to leave his options open,” Eric Schickler, a political science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, told The Hill. “I don’t think there’s any expectation at all he would challenge Joe Biden for reelection.”
“Building a national profile now, the most likely scenario where that really comes to fruition is for 2028,” Schickler said.
Newsom has been working to do just that, particularly in battling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely seen as a likely GOP presidential candidate this year.
Newsom stopped in Florida on a red state speaking tour last week as part of his new Campaign for Democracy initiative.
On Wednesday, he paid a visit to the New College of Florida, where he rallied against DeSantis’s efforts to gut the small public university’s diversity office.
Newsom argued that DeSantis has no “moral authority” and is “bullying and intimidating vulnerable communities,” according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Just a few months ago, it at least seemed possible Newsom could be in the 2024 mix given Biden’s middling approval ratings and questions about the 80-year-old president’s age.
A strong midterm performance by Democrats largely quieted such talk, and while Biden has not officially announced his own reelection campaign he is widely expected to do so. Big-name Democrats have stayed out of the field, and it does not appear that Biden will face a challenger considered to be potent.
Schickler emphasized his doubts that the governor would be a 2024 candidate unless Biden is somehow unable to run.
“In that case, it’d be a very wide open, Democratic field and I think that Governor Newsom would be one of the people who would nationally be talked about as a serious contender,” the professor said.
Daniel Schnur, a Republican-turned-independent political strategist, echoed these sentiments, describing the governor as both “ambitious” and “impatient,” but “also very smart.”
“He knows that challenging a sitting president of his own party is not going to be good for his own political prospects. So if he needs to, he’ll wait another four years,” said Schnur, who teaches at both Berkeley and the University of Southern California.
If and when Newsom runs, Schickler said a big “wildcard” will be Vice President Harris, who has her own base of support and would be seen as Biden’s logical successor. That could make the two Californians friendly rivals in a future contest.
Newsom’s current term as governor would end in January 2027, setting him up for a potential run in 2028.
“It’s the governor of the biggest blue state out there, and his time in the governor’s mansion is going to end at the end of this term,” the professor said.
Newsom easily survived a recall election in September 2021, winning 61.9 percent of the vote.
A March poll from Quinnipiac found 44 percent of Californians approving of the way he is handling his job as governor, compared to 43 percent who disapprove. About 70 percent of all respondents did not want him to run for the White House in 2024, including 54 percent of Democrats.
Ronald Reagan, a Republican, is the only California governor to make the leap to the White House. He served two terms as California governor from 1967 to 1975 before winning election to the White House in 1980.
Richard Nixon is another California Republican who won election to the White House in 1968. Nixon was a representative and senator from California as well as vice president before his White House victory. He lost a bid for California’s governorship in 1962.
Whether the Democratic leader of a state seen as a center of progressivism in the 21st century can make the leap to the White House is a matter of debate.
“When Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan ran for president, California represented America’s dream — all those Midwestern voters turned on the Rose Bowl parade on New Year’s Day and started thinking about moving to the sunshine themselves,” Schnur said.
“That’s simply not the way the state is perceived in the 21st century,” he continued.
Former California Govs. Jerry Brown (D) and Pete Wilson (R) both lost presidential bids in 1992 and 1996, respectively.
Schnur acknowledged that this “doesn’t mean a Californian can’t get elected,” but stressed that “the political winds are going to be in his face, not at his back.”
Schickler, however, said being a California governor is “not the kind of knock that it may have been 20 years ago.”
Newsom “is positioning himself as an upholder of sort of Democratic values” — someone who will go to bat against Trump Republicans and anti-abortion Republicans, he said.
Schnur similarly described the governor as “the most aggressive progressive fighter you’ll ever see on issues like abortion rights and gun control,” noting that he also strives to appeal to the center-left.
“One of the biggest challenges for somebody like Newsom running on the national stage is going to be the homelessness situation, housing situation in California,” Schickler said.
But there are also advantages to being at the helm of California, a state that often takes the lead on implementing new policies and legislation, particularly when it comes to environmental issues. “He can match [Sens. Elizabeth] Warren [D] or [Bernie] Sanders [I] word for word on most climate change policy,” Schnur said.
On the other hand, Newsom has had to contend with California’s massive drilling footprint, as well as ongoing nuclear operations — to which he recently granted his support, despite the opposition of green groups.
“At a certain point, even an ardent environmentalist like Newsom feels the need to bow to economic reality,” Schnur said. “He also can’t afford a summer of rolling blackouts.”
By targeting individuals like Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and DeSantis, Newsom can “take harder shots than Biden wants to at this point,” in a way that bolsters his national stature and “boosts his stock with the hometown crowd,” according to Schnur.
“When Newsom talks about issues like housing and homelessness, the answers can be fairly complicated and controversial,” Schnur added. “For California Democrats, taking the shots at DeSantis and Abbott are a lot easier.”
Biden’s comparative restraint on such matters is also an opportunity for Newsom.
“If you asked who’s the Democrat that’s attacked Ron DeSantis, or targeted Ron DeSantis, the most — that wouldn’t be Biden, right?” said Schickler.
He added that it’s natural a relatively young, term-limited governor would be spreading his wings beyond California.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and university tuition free for thousands of residents.
Officials estimate around 15,000 to 20,000 Minnesota students a year will use the free North Star Promise program, and North Dakota education officials are projecting an $8.4 million loss in combined tuition and fees in the first year alone, under one scenario.
Roughly 1,400 Minnesota students attending North Dakota colleges and universities might be eligible for the new program.
“This has catastrophic implications,” said David Cook, North Dakota State University’s president, at a recent State Board of Higher Education meeting. “This is a very serious situation for us.”
Minnesota students make up close to half the student body at North Dakota State in Fargo, their No. 1 out-of-state pick in their first year. They accounted for nearly 40% of the first-year students at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton in fall 2021.
“Probably half of our football team comes from Minnesota, so that’s kind of a big deal to us,” College of Science President Rod Flanigan said.
North Star Promise will cover undergraduate tuition and fees at Minnesota’s public post-secondary schools for students whose family income is below $80,000 after they’ve tapped other sources of financial aid. It will take effect in fall 2024.
Kari Rod, 38, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, said North Star Promise will help her go back to college and finish her degree without taking on more student loans, and encourage her 13-year-old stepson to enroll in-state after high school.
“Our family had seriously considered moving” so the teen could take advantage of a program that covers college tuition for students who graduate from public schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Rod said. But after Minnesota’s program passed, they decided to stay.
The program also “opens up the world of possibilities” for her 5-year-old’s future, Rod said.
According to the Campaign for Free College Tuition, a national nonprofit, more than half the states now offer some kind of free college tuition, often with the word “Promise” in their program names. Seven set few eligibility limits.
Many others, like Minnesota, have income limits, have merit requirements, or are limited to specific schools or majors. The group says making higher education affordable for everyone is imperative to a workforce with the skills needed for the U.S. to compete in the global marketplace.
Democratic state Sen. Tim Mathern said he is drafting a bill similar to Minnesota’s program but for North Dakotans. He acknowledged the headwinds Democrats face in North Dakota’s Republican-supermajority Legislature.
“I don’t think we should decry what Minnesota has done,” Mathern said. “We should be spending our time being creative about what our abilities are.”
North Dakota education officials estimate it would cost over $17.2 million annually to pay tuition and fees for all students eligible for federal Pell Grants, amounting to about 4,300 students at five schools.
Minnesota’s move hasn’t sparked the same fears in other neighboring states. University of Wisconsin officials are expanding a free tuition program that started at its flagship Madison campus to 12 more schools this fall.
The presidents of North Dakota State and the University of North Dakota are leading a group to address the potential impacts of Minnesota’s free tuition on their schools, which are already recruiting students for fall 2024.
Lawmakers also plan to explore the implications through an interim legislative panel ahead of the next session in 2025.
“When we have all these alternate (education) delivery methods, and we have a traditional student base that is shrinking, and we have workforce issues — all of these things are creating an issue that’s bigger than a one-state response,” said Republican Rep. Mark Sanford, who chairs the panel.
Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor said he doesn’t want to “rush into a decision” on responding.
“We can’t just be reacting to different situations from different states,” Lefor told reporters. “We have to have good, solid policy going forward.”
North Dakota’s Legislature this year froze tuition statewide for all students for the next two years, a move meant to be competitive with neighboring states, including Minnesota.
Lawmakers need to respond while acknowledging that campus programs will still draw out-of-state students, said North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott.
“I’m confident we can avoid catastrophe,” he said.
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In July, a handful of people gathered in the shade of a large pine tree in Helena, Montana for a going-away party of sorts.
Their friend, Dani Marietti, was going to have her fallopian tubes removed.
It was a decision she had made after a draft of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion was leaked to the press.
The small group kicked off the "sterilization shower" for the 25-year-old by laying out chalk-written signs that said "See Ya Later Ovulater" and "I got 99 problems but tubes ain't one." They munched on cookies that had abortion-rights slogans, such as "My Body, My Choice," written on them in frosting.
Marietti is a full-time graduate student in Helena working toward becoming a therapist. She doesn't want kids to get in the way of her career. She had considered permanent sterilization before, but the possibility that the Supreme Court would overturn Roe v. Wade pushed her to seek out an OB-GYN who would help her with a permanent method of contraception.
"'I want to do this as soon as possible,'" she recalled telling the doctor.
"I always knew I didn't want children, and of course when you say that as a younger person, everyone is like, 'Oh, you'll change your mind,' or, 'Just wait until you find the one,'" Marietti says. "I always kind of ignored that."
Doctors see growing demand for sterilization
Abortion is still legal in Montana, but whether it will remain so is unclear.
State Attorney General Austin Knudsen, a Republican, has asked the Montana Supreme Court to overturn its 1999 decision that said the state constitution's right to privacy includes the right to end a pregnancy.
The uncertainty around abortion access in Montana and other states where abortion is now or could become illegal, plus the fear of future legal fights over long-term contraception, has seemingly spurred a rise in the number of people seeking surgical sterilization, according to reports from doctors. That includes Marietti, who is having a salpingectomy — a procedure in which the fallopian tubes are removed instead of tied, as in tubal ligation, which can be reversible.
How many people sought permanent sterilization after the fall of Roe won't become clear until next year, says Megan Kavanaugh, a researcher for the Guttmacher Institute, which gathers data related to reproductive health care across the U.S. and supports abortion rights.
But anecdotal reports indicate that more people have been undergoing permanent birth control procedures since the Supreme Court's June 24 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which struck down Roe.
Dr. Kavita Arora, who chairs the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Ethics, says providers across the country are beginning to see an influx of patients into their operating rooms.
Arora, an OB-GYN in North Carolina, recounted what one of her patients said just before a recent surgery: "She wanted to have autonomous control over her body, and this was her way of ensuring she was the person who got to make the decisions."
More adults in their 20s and 30s without children are coming to the hospital for sterilization consultations, says Dr. Marilee Simons, an OB-GYN at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital in Montana.
Many are women who already use long-term birth control options, but "they are still worried about an unintended pregnancy and what that might mean in the future," she says.
Most are asking to have their tubes removed to permanently prevent pregnancy. A smaller number of people are asking for hysterectomies, which surgically remove part or all of the uterus. To meet demand, Bozeman Deaconess has dedicated at least one provider to work with these patients multiple days a week.
Planned Parenthood of Montana President and CEO Martha Fuller says clinics statewide have seen an "unprecedented" increase in patients asking to be sterilized, including requests for vasectomies.
Patients face obstacles
But some people seeking sterilization procedures across the U.S. are being turned away.
Arora says patients who don't have children and are in their childbearing years are reporting difficulties finding physicians willing to sterilize them. Their reluctance may stem from studies that suggest patients who are sterilized at age 30 or younger are about twice as likely as those over 30 to express regret after getting the procedure. However, other studies had mixed results and found that some women feel less regret over time.
Some patients who have been denied sterilizations have turned to therapists like Barbara DeBree, who has a private practice in Helena and writes letters to providers attesting that the patients have thought through their decisions. "This is not a quick decision for them," DeBree says.
Cost and insurance coverage can also be issues for patients seeking sterilization procedures.
Helena resident Alex Wright, 23, doesn't plan to have children and wants to be sterilized.
She plans to schedule a consultation to see whether her provider will perform the procedure. If her regular provider won't do it, she says she will seek out someone from online lists of providers who are willing to perform the procedure on younger people.
"That's only helpful if I can get the financial assistance to get it taken care of through those people," she says. Wright says her insurance company estimates she'll pay about $4,000 out-of-pocket if she goes with an in-network provider. Using an out-of-network doctor could cost substantially more.
Some fear future "attacks on contraception"
Although some people are seeking permanent procedures in reaction to the Dobbs decision, others are doing so because they believe the U.S. Supreme Court will continue upending reproductive health norms.
Kavanaugh, the researcher at Guttmacher, says Justice Clarence Thomas opened that door by suggesting in his concurring opinion in Dobbs that other precedents should be revisited, including the 1965 Griswold v. Connecticut decision that says banning contraceptives violates a married couple's right to privacy.
"I think we are anticipating that there's going to be some attacks on contraception," Kavanaugh says.
That's what worries Shandel Buckalew, of Billings, Montana, who wants a full hysterectomy.
The 31-year-old says her doctor thinks she has endometriosis, a painful condition in which tissue that normally grows inside the uterus grows on other parts of the reproductive organs. Buckalew hasn't undergone the full range of testing that can be required for a diagnosis because she doesn't have health insurance and can't afford it.
"Even though I have an IUD [intrauterine device], the amount of cramps and the pain I go through — oh, I get so sick," she says.
Buckalew hopes a hysterectomy will alleviate that pain, in addition to providing permanent birth control because she doesn't want kids. But her lack of health insurance makes the procedure unaffordable.
She's trying to get health insurance before her IUD expires in two years, because she fears the reproductive health care landscape could shift dramatically.
"It feels like my life doesn't matter," she says.
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WASHINGTON — Voters in New Hampshire, Arkansas and Mississippi face an uphill battle when it comes to voting, often experiencing additional challenges in terms of time and effort required to cast their ballots compared to voters in other states, according to a new academic study. On the flipside, voters in Oregon and Washington have a far easier time, with few barriers to voting and registration.
These rankings are part of the latest edition of a nonpartisan academic study ranking all 50 states based on the "cost" residents face to vote.
The study focused on ten distinct areas where voting can be made more or less difficult. These include whether the state allows same-day registration on Election Day and whether the state has mail-in voting. Particular emphasis was placed on early voting options, both in-person and by mail, meaning that states like Oregon and Washington received high marks because their elections are conducted primarily by mail.
The 2022 edition of the "Cost of Voting" index also took into account new voting laws passed by state legislators since the 2020 election.
The study's authors noted that many states made voting easier during the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding mail-in voting.
Oregon, which maintained its 2020 spot as the easiest state to vote in, was noted as having the country's most progressive automatic voter registration process and an all-mail voting system where each registered voter is automatically sent a ballot that they can mail back in.
The study also noted some states slid in the other direction.
"Other states, over concerns about voter fraud and seemingly at the prompting of former President Donald Trump, took a step backward and made voting more difficult," the study's authors wrote.
Despite allowing Election Day registration, New Hampshire sits at the bottom of the index because the state has an obtuse system for when potential voters can register.
According to the nonprofit vote.org, New Hampshire voters before Election Day must register either in-person or by mail before the last meeting of their town or city's "Supervisors of the Checklist," a group of local officials charged with overseeing voter registration. Each group meets once, six to 13 days before Election Day.
Registrants in New Hampshire need to check their city's website or call the clerk's office for the details and location of the meeting.
The researchers noted that New Hampshire was also 50th in the 2020 version of the index, along with Mississippi — ranked 49th — and didn't move because those states haven't changed voting practices in any way to make voting easier.
"Their failure to move is largely due to these states failing to keep pace with reforms like online voter registration, no excuse absentee voting, and automatic voter registration, which have taken place in other states," the authors wrote.
Utah, which in 2020 was deemed the third easiest state to vote in, dropped to 8th this year amidst a push for more restrictions. A 2021 bill that automatically removes voter registration upon the voter's death puts the state at risk for faulty voter purges, according to NYU's Brennan Center for Justice. A defeated bill in the 2022 session of Utah's state legislature would have crippled the state's mail-in voting system, which had been in place since 2013.
The Brennan Center's October report on voting laws noted that 2021 was a historic year for legislative activity around voting rights, with the trend continuing into 2022. The group identified seven states — Arizona, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma and South Carolina — where laws were passed this year making voting more difficult.
In five of those states, excluding Arizona and New Jersey, at least one new voting restriction is in place for the 2022 election.
Since the 2020 election, the Brennan Center counts 20 states where some form of restriction has been placed on voting.
Many of these restrictions were focused on mail voting systems after the 2020 election, when a larger than usual portion of the electorate used mail-in voting because of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Despite the lack of evidence that 2020’s expansion of mail voting led to any significant fraud, many of the conspiracy theories claiming that the 2020 election was rigged continue to revolve around mail voting," the center's researchers wrote in the report.
Ranking states by ease of voting, according to the 2022 Cost of Voting Index:
1. Oregon
2. Washington
3. Vermont
4. Hawaii
5. Colorado
6. California
7. Nevada
8. Utah
9. Illinois
10. North Dakota
11. Virginia
12. Massachusetts
13. New Jersey
14. Maryland
15. Maine
16. Alaska
17. New York
18. Delaware
19. West Virginia
20. Rhode Island
21. New Mexico
22. North Carolina
23. Iowa
24. Minnesota
25. New England
26. Arizona
27. Michigan
28. Idaho
29. Georgia
30. Connecticut
31. Louisiana
32. Pennsylvania
33. Florida
34. Montana
35. Oklahoma
36. Indiana
37. South Dakota
38. Tennessee
39. Kentucky
40. Kansas
41. Ohio
42. Missouri
43. South Carolina
44. Wyoming
45. Alabama
46. Texas
47. Wisconsin
48. Arkansas
49. Mississippi
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Father charged with murder after beating ex-wife in front of their children, authorities say
WARREN, Minn. (KVLY/Gray News) - A 31-year-old mother has died after a brutal attack, with her ex-husband being the main suspect in the assault.
KVLY reports the incident happened Tuesday night when police were called to a home with reports of a domestic dispute.
Authorities said Carissa Odegaard was reportedly attacked that evening by her ex-husband Anders Odegaard, 31, inside the home with their five children witnessing the incident.
According to court documents, a deputy at the scene spotted a man, later identified as Anders Odegaard, walking out of the kitchen with what looked to be blood smeared on his left eyebrow and blood in his hair. The deputy said he saw a woman’s body, later identified as Carissa Odegaard, near the front doorway suffering from severe head trauma.
Court documents said the couple’s children were at home when the attack happened, and Carissa Odegaard was holding their 2-year-old child.
Authorities shared that the couple’s 9-year-old child told investigators his parents got into an argument that evening. He believed his father grabbed a knife or a spatula and hit his mother. The 9-year-old told deputies his father has hit his mother before, but usually with his hand.
The child said his father told him to get out of the house and that’s when he ran to the highway to get help.
Carissa Odegaard was taken to a hospital for her injuries, but her family said she was pronounced dead Wednesday night.
According to court records, the couple separated in July 2020, and their divorce became final in October 2021 after being married for nearly 10 years. Several debts were also outlined in the couple’s court filings, most of which were from Anders Odegaard.
Authorities said Anders Odegaard was charged with one count of second-degree murder from Tuesday’s incident as their investigation continues.
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Betr Picks is now available to play in the Betr Fantasy & Sportsbook iOS app for real money in 24 jurisdictions, including California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, which represent the majority of the U.S. adult population
Betr, the Official and Exclusive Sports Betting and Fantasy Partner for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, will also feature a special Paul vs. Diaz free-to-play picks game, which will offer users a chance to win their share of up to $1M in prizes
MIAMI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Betr Holdings, Inc. ("Betr" or the "Company"), today announced the launch of Betr Picks, a pick 'em style fantasy game to complement its existing real money and free-to-play online sports betting (OSB) product, Betr Sportsbook. The simple and intuitive real money fantasy pick 'em experience allows users to select "More" or "Less" from a wide array of player projections to build a lineup with as few as 2 and up to a total of 8 players. Users have the potential to win up to 100x their initial entry if they get 8 picks correct. Betr Picks is now available in 24 jurisdictions* (including California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, and North Carolina) which collectively represent over half of the U.S. adult population, and the Company is planning to further expand its fantasy reach to at least 30 total jurisdictions by the end of 2023. The Betr Fantasy & Sportsbook app is currently available on iOS with plans to launch on Android soon. This launch marks the first time that sportsbook and fantasy will operate within a single app.
Fantasy sports is the latest extension of Betr's real money gaming business, which already has an established OSB business with live operations in Ohio and Massachusetts and plans to launch OSB in Virginia in the coming weeks and additional jurisdictions in the months ahead. Betr Picks offers a differentiated pick 'em experience, including the ability to pick up to 8 players, higher payout multiples (up to 100x), and no pushes. Betr's signature focus on simple and intuitive product design, along with its bespoke integrations with Betr Media, will further distinguish the Betr Picks experience from the broader fantasy sports gaming market. To celebrate the launch of Betr Picks, Betr, the Official and Exclusive Sports Betting and Fantasy Partner for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, will feature a special Paul vs. Diaz free-to-play picks game, which will offer users a chance to win their share of up to $1M in prizes. The game is available now until August 5th when the first bout of Most Valuable Promotions and Real Fight Inc.'s Paul vs. Diaz pay-per-view begins live on DAZN and ESPN+ in the U.S.
Betr Picks represents the first time Betr Gaming is able to more fully capitalize on the nationwide media audience and brand of Betr Media. As the fastest growing sports betting media brand in the United States, Betr Media has already surpassed 1.5 billion impressions on social media less than a year after launch. Betr Media is focused predominantly on original and short-form content, which the Company believes will be the primary form of sports media consumption for the 21-34-year-old male demographic outside of consuming live sporting events themselves. Betr Media will also be launching the @betrpicks sub-brand on social media, giving fans a more targeted community-driven vertical for fantasy and picks content. The channel will be led by rising social media star Derek Sullivan (aka BetrDerek) with consistent appearances from Betr's robust talent network such as Jake Paul, Marco Piemonte, Haley and Hanna Cavinder, Bo Nickal, Handshake Bets and more.
The launch comes shortly after Betr announced the acquisition of the Chameleon platform from FansUnite (TSX: FANS), which enabled Betr to enhance and accelerate its product roadmap. The Chameleon acquisition allows the company to develop its upcoming V1 OSB product, which will feature sportsbook capabilities including pre-match and in-play core markets, parlays, same game parlays, futures, props, and other bet types, along with over 20 additional sports. The Company's current OSB product, which it refers to internally as V0, is a beta product that will continue to operate in Ohio, Massachusetts, and soon Virginia until V1 launches in H1 2024.
"We are thrilled to expand the Betr Gaming business by introducing our real money fantasy sports vertical with the launch of Betr Picks," said Joey Levy, Founder and CEO of Betr. "Betr Picks allows us to acquire and engage real money gaming users across the United States, enabling Betr Gaming to more fully capitalize on the nationwide presence of Betr Media for the first time, all while providing a complimentary pre-match experience to our in-play focused OSB product. We believe Betr Picks already features a strong core user experience relative to existing pick 'em products, and we have several material enhancements that will be released over the coming weeks and months including more sports, game modes, media integrations, deposit and withdrawal capabilities, and more."
Betr's proactive industry leadership in safe and responsible play will continue with Betr Picks, which also features the same Responsible Gaming-focused tenets the Company has rolled out for its OSB product, including a 21+ age requirement to play, a ban on credit card deposits for all users, and restrictions on the monthly deposit amounts for young consumers aged 21-25 years old. Betr Picks is backed by legal opinions from both nationwide and state-specific experts in the gaming space and is only available in jurisdictions where fantasy gaming has been legalized by statute or is permitted via case law and/or legal precedent.
*Betr Picks is available in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Kentucky, Oregon, Oklahoma, Utah, Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Rhode Island, South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, Washington D.C., Vermont, and Wyoming.
About Betr
Founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr is a leading sports betting and sports media company through Betr Gaming and Betr Media, respectively. Betr Gaming is an online sports betting and gaming business focused on a unique product experience with a simplified user experience that is catered to the casual sports fan, enabling Betr to capture more of the underpenetrated online gaming addressable market. Betr Gaming began with a microbetting-only online sports betting (OSB) product, allowing users to bet on individual plays and events – such as pass or rush on the next play in football or the outcome of the next pitch in baseball, and is expanding its OSB product offering to include additional markets with full sportsbook capabilities, as well as planning to expand into other real money gaming verticals. Betr Media is the fastest growing sports betting media brand in the United States that has grown to over 1.5 million followers, 1.5 billion impressions, and 77 million engagements across its social channels since publicly launching in August 2022. Betr is creating a unique flywheel by investing in content creators to drive brand awareness and affinity, which drives more audience and engagement with the Betr brand, allowing Betr to monetize its user base through a suite of gaming products which then enables further investment in content and brand affinity.
For more information on Betr, visit betr.app or follow @betr on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. To learn more about responsible play, please visit betr.app/responsibility.
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HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Héctor Neris was suspended four games and Houston manager Dusty Baker was banned one game by Major League Baseball after both were ejected from a game Monday night against Seattle in which Neris plunked one hitter and nearly hit another in the head.
Neris is appealing his suspension and remained active for Houston’s game against Seattle on Tuesday night. Baker planned to serve his suspension, with Espada managing Tuesday’s game.
In the ninth inning Monday, Neris hit Ty France with a pitch that nearly went all the way behind the right-handed hitter. Servais began shouting from the bench, then led his team onto the field to confront Houston near home plate. Servais and Baker pushed and shoved, while Servais pointed repeatedly at López, the Astros’ first base coach. Both Servais and López were ejected following the fracas.
Umpires warned both teams after the melee. Neris then threw a pitch behind the head of Eugenio Suarez, leading to automatic ejections for Neris and Baker.
Baker denied that Neris intentionally threw at either player.
“The pitch behind France, in a one-run game you’re not going to put anybody on, nobody is throwing at him,” Baker said late Monday. “We don’t do that anyway. It was a series of bad events and I don’t want to talk about it too much more because I’m already kind of (upset).”
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Kane's double against Nottingham Forest last time out moved him onto 20 Premier League goals for the season – the sixth time in his career he has achieved that feat.
The England captain has been in sensational form in what has otherwise been an up-and-down campaign for Spurs, whose sole focus for the remainder of the season is on securing a Champions League place.
Kane will be out of contract at the end of next season, though it has been reported Spurs are desperate not to lose the 29-year-old.
While Conte's own future at Spurs appears far from certain, the Italian is convinced Tottenham will do all they can to keep hold of Kane for the rest of his playing days.
"I think this is a question for the club," Conte said. "For sure the club wants to involve Harry Kane for the rest of his career, in my opinion.
"When you have this type of player, a world-class striker like him, you want him to stay here for the rest of his life.
"But then, you know football. Sometimes it's unpredictable but it's not in my task to make a decision. This is the decision for the club and for Harry."
Conte was also pressed on his situation, with some disgruntlement having grown within the Tottenham support following meek Champions League and FA Cup exits to Milan and Sheffield United respectively.
"I think that we have to accept every type of situation," Conte said. "The most important thing to know is that you are working very hard every day at the club that you are working for.
"For the manager, it's important to do this and to know that you are giving not [just] 100 per cent, but much more to improve the club that believes in you."
Reflecting on his comments in the wake of Spurs' defeat to Milan, when he said Tottenham might sack him at the end of the season, Conte explained: "I don't think the club is thinking this. I think the club sees every day what me and my staff are doing at this club. It was only an answer about my future.
"I think there is not one club who can tell the manager you are staying here until the end of the season. The future is really strange and you don't know what will happen tomorrow.
"But I repeat, in my opinion, I will try in every moment to do everything. Me and my staff.
"The club appreciates this. If you continue to ask me if I'm going to sign a new contract, it shows the club is appreciating what we [have been] doing in the last year and a half." | https://www.beinsports.com/au/premier-league/video/conte-confirms-spurs-fighting-hard-to-keep-ka/2056407 | 2023-03-17 05:27:37 | 0 | https://www.beinsports.com/au/premier-league/video/conte-confirms-spurs-fighting-hard-to-keep-ka/2056407 |
KSP Post 13 hosts ‘Coffee with a Trooper’
Published: Oct. 7, 2022 at 4:13 PM EDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard hosted “Coffee with a Trooper” Friday morning at Hazard Coffee Company.
Trooper Matt Gayheart said the event came from the nationwide event “Coffee with a Cop.”
He said this gave officers the chance to talk with community members about issues they are seeing in their communities.
”That’s the whole purpose of this, so they can come in, sit down and see hey, we’re normal people,” he said. “We like to drink coffee and sit around and talk as well, it just gives the opportunity to sit down and get to know each other more on a personal level.”
Other KSP posts across our region hosted Coffee with a Trooper events this week.
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7News First Alert Forecast: Warmer temperatures starting the week, rain chances on the way
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning and happy Sunday! Today highs will be in the lower 100s for much of the area. Skies will be sunny and winds will stay calm from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph. We are still in the very high category for UV index so if you find yourself outside remember the sunglasses and sunscreen. Dew points will be lower this afternoon in the mid to upper 50s with a few in the 60s so feel-like temperatures will be similar to the actual air temperature. Temperatures will still be hot today so remember to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade or indoors.
Monday will stay dry but temperatures will start to climb a few degrees warmer for Texoma. Dew points will stay in the upper 50s and low 60s through the daytime so feel-like temperatures will stick around the air temperatures. Obviously it will still be hot, temperatures tomorrow are expected to reach between 101 and 107 degrees. Remember to practice heat safety if you are outdoors! Skies will be sunny so use the sunscreen and sunglasses.
Tuesday temperatures will be closer to the 100 degree mark and winds will be from the northeast at 10 to 15 mph. Skies will be mostly sunny and we’re going to stay dry. a cold front will start to make it’s way into Oklahoma overnight into Tuesday but most of the rain will stay to the far northwest panhandle of Oklahoma. There’s a small chance of rain for northern counties along I-40 early Wednesday morning with some isolated showers possible south of the Red River. Most places will remain dry. Rain will move out before lunch time and by the afternoon we’ll see partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will be in the upper 90s and lower 100s for the area. Winds will be from the east at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday, another chance of isolated showers for Texoma is possible in the early morning. Most places will stay dry. During the day skies will be mostly sunny and highs will be in the lower 100s with southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday and Saturday we stay dry and temperatures will be a few degrees warmer. Winds Friday will be from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday skies will be partly cloudy.
The next week going into the second half of July temperatures will be in 100s.
Stay hydrated and remember to take breaks from the sun!
Have a good day! - Christine Gormley
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Wednesday, July 5
Today's MLB slate includes top teams in play. Among those games is the Philadelphia Phillies squaring off against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Live coverage of all the MLB action today is available to you, with the info provided below.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Houston Astros (48-38) play host to the Colorado Rockies (33-54)
The Rockies will look to pick up a road win at Minute Maid Park against the Astros on Wednesday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.293 AVG, 13 HR, 55 RBI)
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.261 AVG, 13 HR, 43 RBI)
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The Detroit Tigers (37-47) play the Oakland Athletics (24-63)
The Athletics hope to get a road victory at Comerica Park versus the Tigers on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.224 AVG, 12 HR, 42 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Esteury Ruiz (.255 AVG, 1 HR, 33 RBI)
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The Tampa Bay Rays (57-31) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (45-39)
The Phillies will hit the field at Tropicana Field against the Rays on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.286 AVG, 10 HR, 44 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Nicholas Castellanos (.312 AVG, 12 HR, 54 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (50-37) play the St. Louis Cardinals (35-50)
The Cardinals will look to pick up a road win at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.387 AVG, 3 HR, 41 RBI)
- STL Key Player: Paul Goldschmidt (.288 AVG, 15 HR, 46 RBI)
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The New York Yankees (48-38) play the Baltimore Orioles (49-35)
The Orioles will take to the field at Yankee Stadium against the Yankees on Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.248 AVG, 13 HR, 36 RBI)
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.272 AVG, 11 HR, 36 RBI)
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The Washington Nationals (34-51) face the Cincinnati Reds (47-39)
The Reds will take to the field at Nationals Park versus the Nationals on Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.301 AVG, 14 HR, 45 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.292 AVG, 14 HR, 51 RBI)
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The Boston Red Sox (43-43) face the Texas Rangers (51-35)
The Rangers will look to pick up a road win at Fenway Park against the Red Sox on Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- BOS Key Player: Rafael Devers (.256 AVG, 20 HR, 66 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.280 AVG, 11 HR, 56 RBI)
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The Cleveland Guardians (42-43) play the Atlanta Braves (57-28)
The Braves will look to pick up a road win at Progressive Field versus the Guardians on Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.283 AVG, 13 HR, 52 RBI)
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.337 AVG, 21 HR, 54 RBI)
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The Minnesota Twins (44-43) take on the Kansas City Royals (25-61)
The Royals hope to get a road victory at Target Field versus the Twins on Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIN Key Player: Byron Buxton (.216 AVG, 15 HR, 34 RBI)
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.254 AVG, 13 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (37-50) play the Toronto Blue Jays (46-40)
The Blue Jays will take to the field at Guaranteed Rate Field versus the White Sox on Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.276 AVG, 25 HR, 49 RBI)
- TOR Key Player: Bo Bichette (.312 AVG, 15 HR, 51 RBI)
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The Milwaukee Brewers (46-40) face the Chicago Cubs (39-45)
The Cubs will take to the field at American Family Field versus the Brewers on Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.281 AVG, 10 HR, 42 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.286 AVG, 5 HR, 43 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (40-46) host the Los Angeles Angels (45-43)
The Angels will look to pick up a road win at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Wednesday at 8:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.274 AVG, 15 HR, 47 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.300 AVG, 31 HR, 68 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (46-40) take on the Seattle Mariners (42-42)
The Mariners will take to the field at Oracle Park against the Giants on Wednesday at 9:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.278 AVG, 9 HR, 28 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.248 AVG, 13 HR, 47 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (50-36) host the New York Mets (39-46)
The Mets will hit the field at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday at 9:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.296 AVG, 18 HR, 46 RBI)
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.217 AVG, 25 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-38) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-45)
The Pirates will take to the field at Dodger Stadium versus the Dodgers on Wednesday at 10:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- LAD Key Player: Mookie Betts (.272 AVG, 23 HR, 57 RBI)
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.273 AVG, 8 HR, 41 RBI)
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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MATSUKO, creator of the world's only real-time software-only solution for holographic presence, introduces major quality improvements at Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC). Hitting this significant milestone was possible thanks to MATSUKO's cooperation with industry leaders including the global telecom companies as announced after its successful pilot.
At the MWC 2023, MATSUKO showcases the improved holographic experience in resolution, framerate, latency and bandwidth using 5G Network API provided by Deutsche Telekom and Orange recorded during real-time holographic calls. These high quality improvements are an evolution of the first phase project done with Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone.
MATSUKO, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and T-Mobile US also co-organized the first real-time transatlantic holographic call in January 2023 to measure the improved parameters of the holographic call within the framework of Deutsche Telekom's 5G Early Access Program at Hubraum in Berlin and T-Mobile US in Seattle. Greatly improved hologram quality during the real time calls, has been achieved thanks to the 5G network, Quality on Demand, and Edge Cloud APIs and its impact on latency and bandwidth.
Telefonica and Vodafone are testing the high quality as well. Together with MATSUKO, they are also preparing the service to be interoperable and integrated with several devices and XR services.
Telcos and the tech leaders are interested in MATSUKO's solution as it uses only one camera to stream holograms in real-time, creating the feeling that people are all together, bringing physical presence to remote communication. MATSUKO's technology is strongly accelerating and ready to scale thanks to the support from the biggest technological providers such as telcos, but also Qualcomm Technologies Inc., and Nvidia.
Today, companies are invited to sign up for the access to the app to connect their teams with a wholly new virtual experience, providing the most natural social interactions for humans, those in 3D. Businesses either prefer to use MATSUKO for their internal use in coaching, soft-skills training, marketing and HR announcements, or for partnership and sales meetings - in real-time calling or recording holographic announcements.
At MWC 2023,
- Meet the MATSUKO team at Hubraum's area in hall 8.1 (4YFN), stand 8.1C14.3.
- Orange and Deutsche Telekom showcase MATSUKO at their stands:
- Deutsche Telekom - hall 3, stand 3M31 (across from Orange),
- Orange - hall 3, stand 3K10.
Deutsche Telekom topic discussion on how the Network APIs increasingly empower developers and enterprises to create new and innovative features with experts from Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, Microsoft and MATSUKO, will take place on 28/2 at 9:40am at Deutsche Telekom stage in Hall 3, 3M31.
For private demos, please book your slot.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQu5ecOasWc&ab_channel=MATSUKO
Meta Quest Pro Screencast comparing the Hologram without and with using the APIs. Does not represent the final quality.
About MATSUKO
MATSUKO is the creator of the first hologram calling app that fills in the missing element in the existing ways of video conferencing - human presence. This SaaS product won the SXSW Pitch 2022. https://www.matsuko.com/.
Video - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2009310/MATSUKO.mp4
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Digital marketing agency expands client portfolio and boasts 102% YoY growth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grit Studio™ ("Grit"), a content-first digital marketing studio, announces the appointment of Justyna Wilson as Vice President of Strategy + Accounts and Molli Mayeron as Director of Content + Production, expanding the agency's West Coast presence to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The firm also grew its client portfolio with the addition of three national consumer brands.
Justyna Wilson joins Grit's leadership team as the Vice President of Strategy + Accounts. In her new role, Wilson oversees account services and 360 digital marketing strategy, with an emphasis on full funnel strategy, channel management, and storytelling. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in marketing, digital innovation, and go-to-market strategies for DTC and B2B brands, Wilson previously served as Head of Brand & Growth at Face Reality and Senior Global E-Commerce Manager at Biossance.
Grit also welcomes Molli Mayeron as its Director of Content + Production. Mayeron is an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and content director with more than 15 years of experience in entertainment and beauty, and wellness. She will lead client content, project, and production management. Her experience includes content lead roles at Beautycounter, CBS Interactive, and NBCUniversal Media.
"Justyna and Molli are seasoned marketing professionals with deep expertise in digital marketing strategy, content production, and client services," says Erin Fabio, CEO of Grit Studio. "We're excited to welcome them to the team and look forward to seeing how they level up our client content."
Since launching in 2017, Grit continues to accelerate growth with the addition of 10 full-time employees located in San Francisco, Seattle, Nashville, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and the Washington D.C. area where the agency is headquartered. The studio has experienced 100% YoY growth in revenue each year, with 102% growth in 2022.
Grit was recently named the agency of record for HeyMama and Sunfish, and was awarded business for Purecane. HeyMama is the largest and fastest-growing private online community of working and entrepreneurial moms in the country. Purecane is an all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener from Amyris, Inc., a global science and technology leader of pure, sustainable ingredients. Sunfish makes parenthood attainable for all types of families through financial solutions, support, and guidance.
"Erin Fabio and the entire Grit team have been an incredible extension to our team. It is part of our mission to work with mother-founded businesses first, and having a team that not only gets us as a brand but feels invested in our success personally and professionally as mom business owners and leaders has helped our strategy and growth," said Erika Feldhus, CEO of HeyMama.
Grit's client roster also includes top national beauty & wellness brands including Amyris brand OLIKA, Larken, YouFit, Roadside Development, and Geneo, a Lumenis company, among others.
Grit Studio™ ("Grit") is a content-first digital marketing studio that empowers premium beauty, wellness + community brands through creative innovation + data-driven results. Established in 2017 by CEO Erin Fabio, a veteran of top marketing agencies and previous content director at Bluemercury, Inc., Grit Studio's offerings include full content production, branding and website design/development + 360 digital marketing services. Grit is a certified Woman Owned Small Business. For more information, visit www.gritstudio.com.
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Palmdale Amazon Workers Began ULP Strike on June 24
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Striking Amazon delivery drivers and dispatchers from Palmdale, Calif., extended their picket line to an Amazon warehouse in San Bernardino, Calif. (ONT5) today, to demand the e-commerce giant stop its unfair labor practices. The growing strike will continue until Amazon reinstates the unlawfully terminated employees, recognizes the Teamsters, respects the contract negotiated by the workers, and bargains with the Teamsters Union to address low pay and dangerous working conditions.
"I work for one of the richest companies in the world, but the pay is so low that I have to work two other jobs as well to provide for my kids," said Jovana Figueroa, a striking Amazon driver. "We are prepared to strike as long as we have to and take our picket lines to other Amazon warehouses to stop Amazon's unfair labor practices. We are fighting for good jobs for all Amazon workers and we are going to win."
Amazon drivers and dispatchers began their unfair labor practice strike at the Palmdale delivery station on June 24. The San Bernardino facility is the fourth Amazon warehouse that the striking drivers have picketed during their week-long strike. They extended their picket line to Amazon sortation centers in Mira Loma and Newark, Calif. last week.
"These Amazon workers organized a union for fair pay and safe jobs, but Amazon illegally refused to recognize their union or bargain with them," said Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 396. "The support from the community and other workers in this industry has been tremendous. We are going to hold this corporate criminal accountable for how it treats the workers who wear its uniforms and deliver its packages."
The 84 workers in Palmdale joined Teamsters Local 396 in Los Angeles and bargained a contract with Amazon's Delivery Service Partner (DSP), Battle-Tested Strategies (BTS), in April. Despite the absolute control it wields over BTS and workers' terms and conditions of employment, Amazon has refused to recognize and honor the union contract. Instead, Amazon has engaged in dozens of unfair labor practices in violation of federal labor law, including terminating the entire unit of newly organized workers.
"Amazon has brought nothing but pollution and low-wage jobs to our community," said Michael Jones, a community member organizing with San Bernardino Airport Communities, who joined workers on the picket line. "Workers and community members are rejecting Amazon's exploitative business model. We demand clean air and good jobs."
Amazon drivers in Palmdale organized with the Teamsters to protect their safety in extreme temperatures, which regularly exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit during Palmdale summers. Their Teamster contract guarantees the rights of workers to drive safe equipment and refuse unsafe deliveries. Making the contract's protections a reality will require an overhaul of Amazon's exploitative labor practices.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcum LLP today released its inaugural survey of food and beverage industry executives, who revealed strong optimism in their outlook, with more than two-thirds projecting increased revenues in the coming year.
Conducted by Marcum's national Food & Beverage Services group, the survey polled executives at food manufacturers, restaurant facilities, distributors, retailers, and agriculture/aquaculture producers on almost a dozen topics integral to the health of the industry, including:
- Labor Pains
- Lingering Pandemic Effects
- Supply Chain Matters
- Diversification in Product Offerings
- Technology's Time
- Safeguarding Against Cyberattacks in the F&B Industry
- The Urge to Merge
- Tax Incentives
- The Power of the R&D Tax Credit
- Innovation
- The Future of F&B
Key Findings
Among the survey's key findings:
- 69% project revenue rising over the next 12 months.
- 64% have a positive/very positive outlook for the industry over the next year.
- 69% anticipate inflation, rising commodity and other costs among the industry's greatest challenges.
- 72% place product/service expansion and innovation as their top business strategy.
- 35% place geographic expansion as their top business strategy.
- 63% say the pandemic permanently changed the way they manage their supply chain.
- 55% are not confident that their technology is protected from cyber threats.
"With the peak of the pandemic behind us, food and beverage executives are eyeing the future. It's a watershed moment for the industry with companies and customer habits changing, sourcing becoming more flexible, data becoming a driver of efficiency, M&A going strong, and efforts to innovate and boost margins as competition sharpens," said Louis Biscotti, national leader of Marcum's F&B group. "There are nuances and issues for every subsector of the industry. Companies must take advantage of every available tool to drive growth and capitalize on market opportunities, and this requires an integrated approach with customers, suppliers, and employees."
A complete copy of the survey report is available at marcumllp.com/2022-marcum-food-beverage-survey.
About Marcum's Food & Beverage Group
Marcum's Food & Beverage Services Group helps clients improve growth and profitability, guiding their development from small emerging entities into national and international organizations. Services range from supply chain logistics, transaction advisory services, and profitability analyses to cost segregation studies, financial reviews and audits, structuring, succession planning, and more. For more information, visit www.marcumllp.com.
About Marcum
Marcum LLP is a top-ranked national accounting and advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals achieve their goals. Marcum's industry-focused practices offer deep insight and specialized services to privately held and publicly registered companies, and nonprofit and social sector organizations. Through the Marcum Group, the Firm also provides a full complement of technology, wealth management, and executive search and staffing services. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum has offices in major business markets across the U.S. and select international locations. #AskMarcum. Visit www.marcumllp.com for more information about how Marcum can help.
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- Concludes strategic review of its EMEA business
- Announces agreement to contribute European major domestic appliance (MDA) business into a newly formed entity with Arçelik A.Ş
- Creates over €6 billion revenue European MDA platform with over €200 million of cost synergies
- Whirlpool Corp. provides preliminary 2022 results & 2023 perspective
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) today announced the completion of the strategic review of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business and entered into a definitive contribution agreement with Arçelik A.Ş ("Arcelik") which significantly accelerates Whirlpool's portfolio transformation. Under the terms of the agreement, Whirlpool will contribute its European major domestic appliance business, and Arcelik will contribute its major domestic appliance, consumer electronics, air conditioning, and small domestic appliance businesses into the newly formed entity of which Whirlpool will own 25% and Arcelik 75%(1). Separately, Whirlpool agreed in principle to the sale of Whirlpool's Middle East and Africa business to Arcelik(1). Whirlpool will retain ownership of its EMEA KitchenAid small domestic appliance business.
The new entity is expected to have combined sales of over €6 billion(1) and will be well-positioned to deliver value to consumers through attractive brands, sustainable manufacturing, product innovation, and consumer services. The combined businesses are expected to generate cost synergies of over €200 million.
"Today's announcement marks yet another major and important milestone in our ongoing portfolio transformation," said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Whirlpool Corporation. "This allows us to participate in significant value creation from the repositioning of the business and cost synergies through our minority interest."
The transaction announced today is expected to deliver net present value of future cash flows of over $750 million, primarily through predictable cash flows from multi-year licensing of the Whirlpool brand and the potential monetization of Whirlpool's minority interest. As previously announced, Whirlpool separately sold its Russia business to Arcelik in August of 2022 for up to $260 million of deferred payments. The Russia business will not be part of the new combined company.
Post closing, Whirlpool expects full-year cash provided by operations and free cash flow(3) to increase by approximately $100 and $250 million, respectively, in addition to future proceeds from a licensing agreement entered into in connection with the transaction and any dividends from the new entity. Below is the expected post-closing positive impact of the transaction on the Company's long-term value creation metrics:
*Reconciliations to the equivalent GAAP measures - net sales, net earnings, cash provided by (used in) operating activities, and return on assets - for the forward-looking metrics below are not provided as they rely on market factors and other assumptions outside of our control.
Note: EBIT Margin expectations for the Company's North America segment remain unchanged at 15-16%.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2023 and is subject to additional requirements for closing, including obtaining regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
In connection with the transaction, the Company recorded a non-cash loss on disposal of approximately $1.5 billion in the fourth-quarter of 2022. The loss includes a charge of approximately $1.1 billion for the write down of the net assets of the EMEA business to the fair value of the initial consideration to be received and approximately $400 million of cumulative currency translation adjustments. The transaction is expected to negatively impact full-year 2022 earnings per share by approximately $26.00 to $28.00 on a GAAP basis with no expected material impact on an ongoing (non-GAAP) basis.
Whirlpool's European business met the criteria for held-for-sale accounting during the fourth-quarter of 2022. Until the closing of the transaction, Whirlpool's European business will be included in the Company's results. Additionally, Whirlpool will have no obligation to provide financing to the new company after the transaction closes.
The following are the sales and EBIT for the divested businesses, which include Whirlpool, Hotpoint(4), Bauknecht, and Indesit branded products, for 2021 and year-to-date September 30, 2022.
Note: The results above are unaudited proforma financial metrics.
Separately, Whirlpool Corporation announced its expectation for select preliminary unaudited results for its full-year ended December 31, 2022:
During the fourth-quarter, the Company's North America region experienced a significant one-off supply chain disruption primarily involving one critical supplier which has since been resolved. This disruption negatively impacted the Company's sales, production volumes, and EBIT margins in the fourth-quarter of 2022.
Additionally, for the full-year 2022, cash provided by operating activities is expected to be approximately $1.4 billion, and free cash flow(3) is expected to be approximately $800 million. For the full-year 2022, the Company expects GAAP and adjusted tax expense of approximately $260 million and $50 million respectively, or an effective GAAP and adjusted tax rate of approximately 21% and 4%, respectively.
Looking forward to 2023, the Company expects supply constraints to significantly improve during the first quarter, as they have already begun to ease. The Company expects 2023 operational performance to be similar to 2022, including continued expectations of $500 million net cost takeout. Additionally, the Company expects full-year 2023 GAAP and adjusted tax rate (non-GAAP) of 14 to 16 percent.
The preliminary results for the full-year ended December 31, 2022, are estimates based on information available to management as of the date of this release, are still subject to procedures by our independent auditor, and are subject to further changes upon completion of the company's year-end closing procedures.
The Company will provide a full update in its release of fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 results along with 2023 guidance, now scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET on Monday, January 30, 2023. Whirlpool Corporation will then hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 8 a.m. ET on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Perella Weinberg Partners LP is serving as financial advisor, and Latham & Watkins LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP are serving as legal advisors, to Whirlpool Corporation on the strategic review of the EMEA business.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
We routinely post important information for investors on our website, WhirlpoolCorp.com, in the "Investors" section. We also intend to update the "Hot Topics Q&A" portion of this webpage as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the "Investors" section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our webpage is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
This document contains forward-looking statements about Whirlpool Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Whirlpool") within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Whirlpool intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. Any statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our portfolio transformation, long-term value creation goals, transaction-specific financial statement impact, estimated 2022 results, future financial results, EPS impact, transaction-related synergies (including as a result of our minority interest), transaction structure, closing timing of the transaction, 2023 operational performance, supply chain, cost take out, raw material expectations and financial reporting expectations are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "could," "will," "should," "possible," "plan," "predict," "forecast," "potential," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "may impact," "on track," and similar words or expressions. Many risks, contingencies, and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from Whirlpool Corporation's forward-looking statements, including the risk that we may not close the transaction in accordance with our expected timing or at all and that we may not realize the synergies and financial benefits from the transaction. Additional risks and uncertainties that could materially affect such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and related conflict and sanctions; (2) COVID-19 pandemic-related business disruptions and economic uncertainty; (3) intense competition in the home appliance industry reflecting the impact of both new and established global competitors, including Asian and European manufacturers, and the impact of the changing retail environment, including direct-to-consumer sales; (4) Whirlpool's ability to maintain or increase sales to significant trade customers and the ability of these trade customers to maintain or increase market share; (5) Whirlpool's ability to maintain its reputation and brand image; (6) the ability of Whirlpool to achieve its business objectives and leverage its global operating platform, and accelerate the rate of innovation; (7) Whirlpool's ability to understand consumer preferences and successfully develop new products; (8) Whirlpool's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights; (9) acquisition, divestiture and investment-related risks, including risks associated with the InSinkErator acquisition and our past acquisitions; (10) Whirlpool's ability to navigate risks associated with our presence in emerging markets; (11) risks related to our international operations, including changes in foreign regulations; (12) Whirlpool's ability to respond to unanticipated social, political and/or economic events; (13) information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks; (14) product liability and product recall costs; (15) the ability of suppliers of critical parts, components and manufacturing equipment to deliver sufficient quantities to Whirlpool in a timely and cost-effective manner; (16) our ability to attract, develop and retain executives and other qualified employees; (17) the impact of labor relations; (18) fluctuations in the cost of key materials (including steel, resins, copper and aluminum) and components and the ability of Whirlpool to offset cost increases; (19) Whirlpool's ability to manage foreign currency fluctuations; (20) impacts from goodwill impairment and related charges; (21) triggering events or circumstances impacting the carrying value of our long-lived assets; (22) inventory and other asset risk; (23) health care cost trends, regulatory changes and variations between results and estimates that could increase future funding obligations for pension and postretirement benefit plans; (24) litigation, tax, and legal compliance risk and costs, especially if materially different from the amount we expect to incur or have accrued for, and any disruptions caused by the same; (25) the effects and costs of governmental investigations or related actions by third parties; (26) changes in the legal and regulatory environment including environmental, health and safety regulations, and taxes and tariffs; (27) Whirlpool's ability to respond to the impact of climate change and climate change regulation; and (28) the uncertain global economy and changes in economic conditions which affect demand for our products. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in Whirlpool's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. These cautionary statements should not be construed by you to be exhaustive and the forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Millions of dollars except per share data) (Unaudited)
We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) with certain non-GAAP financial measures, some of which we refer to as "ongoing" measures, including earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), EBIT margin, ongoing EBIT, ongoing EBIT margin, ongoing earnings per diluted share, adjusted effective tax rate, organic net sales, return on invested capital (ROIC) and free cash flow. Ongoing measures exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, results from our ongoing operations and provide a better baseline for analyzing trends in our underlying businesses. Sales excluding foreign currency is calculated by translating the current period net sales, in functional currency, to U.S. dollars using the prior-year period's exchange rate compared to the prior-year period net sales. Management believes that sales excluding foreign currency provides stockholders with a clearer basis to assess our results over time, excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. Management believes that organic net sales provides stockholders with a clearer basis to assess our results over time, excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and divestitures. Management believes that ROIC provides investors with a view of capital efficiency, a key driver of stockholder value creation. Management believes that adjusted tax rate provides investors with a meaningful, consistent comparison of the Company's effective tax rate, excluding the pre-tax income and tax effect of certain unique items. Management believes that free cash flow provides investors and stockholders with a relevant measure of liquidity and a useful basis for assessing the company's ability to fund its activities and obligations. The Company provides free cash flow related metrics, such as free cash flow as a percentage of net sales, as long-term management goals, not an element of its annual financial guidance, and as such does not provide a reconciliation of free cash flow to cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, for these long-term goal metrics. Whirlpool does not provide a non-GAAP reconciliation for its forward-looking long-term value creation goals, such as organic net sales, EBIT, free cash flow conversion, ROIC and gross debt/EBITDA, as these long-term management goals are not annual guidance, and the reconciliation of these long-term measures would rely on market factors and certain other conditions and assumptions that are outside of the company's control. We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful information to assist investors and stockholders in understanding our financial results and assessing our prospects for future performance, and reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of our business. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. These ongoing financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported net earnings available to Whirlpool per diluted share, net earnings, net earnings available to Whirlpool, net earnings margin, return on assets, net sales, effective tax rate and cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. We also disclose segment EBIT as an important financial metric used by the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker to evaluate performance and allocate resources in accordance with ASC 280 - Segment Reporting. GAAP net earnings available to Whirlpool per diluted share and ongoing earnings per diluted share are presented net of tax, while individual adjustments in each reconciliation are presented on a pre-tax basis; the income tax impact line item aggregates the tax impact for these adjustments. The tax impact of individual line item adjustments may not foot precisely to the aggregate income tax impact amount, as each line item adjustment may include non-taxable components. Historical quarterly earnings per share amounts are presented based on a normalized tax rate adjustment to reconcile quarterly tax rates to full-year tax rate expectations. We strongly encourage investors and stockholders to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
The preliminary results for the full-year ended December 31, 2022, are estimates based on information available to management as of the date of this release, are still subject to procedures by our independent auditor, and are subject to further changes upon completion of the company's year-end closing procedures. The reconciliation provided below reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures ongoing earnings before interest and taxes and ongoing earnings per diluted share, with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, net earnings (loss) available to Whirlpool and net (loss) per basic share available to Whirlpool, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 (estimated and unaudited). The (loss) per basic share GAAP measure and ongoing measure are presented net of tax, while each adjustment is presented on a pre-tax basis. Our full-year GAAP tax rate was ~21% (estimated). The aggregate income tax impact of the taxable components of each adjustment is presented in the income tax impact line item at our full-year adjusted tax rate (non-GAAP) of ~4% (estimated).
Note: Numbers may not reconcile due to rounding
*As a result of our current period GAAP earnings loss, the impact of antidilutive shares was excluded from the loss per share calculation on a GAAP basis. The share count adjustment used in the calculation of the full-year ongoing earnings per diluted share includes basic shares outstanding of 55.9 million plus the impact of antidilutive shares of 0.6 million which were excluded on a GAAP basis.
The reconciliation provided below reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures ongoing earnings before interest and taxes and ongoing earnings per diluted share, with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, net earnings available to Whirlpool and net earnings per diluted share available to Whirlpool, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. The earnings per diluted share GAAP measure and ongoing measure are presented net of tax, while each adjustment is presented on a pre-tax basis. Our full-year GAAP tax rate was 22.2%. The aggregate income tax impact of the taxable components of each adjustment is presented in the income tax impact line item at our full-year adjusted tax rate (non-GAAP) of 23.5%.
Note: Numbers may not reconcile due to rounding
FOOTNOTES
a. RESTRUCTURING COST - In 2022, and moving forward, we will only exclude restructuring actions greater than $50 million from our ongoing results. In 2021, these costs were primarily related to actions that right-size and reduce the fixed cost structure of our EMEA business and other centralized functions.
b. IMPACT OF M&A TRANSACTIONS - In January 2023, we signed a contribution agreement to contribute our European major domestic appliance business into a newly formed entity with Arçelik. In connection with the transaction, the Company recorded a non-cash loss on disposal of approximately $1.5 billion in the fourth-quarter of 2022. The loss includes a charge of approximately $1.1 billion for the write down of the net assets of the EMEA business to the fair value of the initial consideration to be received and approximately $400 million of cumulative currency translation adjustments. Whirlpool's European business met the criteria for held-for-sale accounting during the fourth-quarter of 2022. Until the closing of the transaction, Whirlpool's European business will be included in the Company's results.
During the second quarter of 2022, we entered into an agreement to sell our Russia business. We classified this disposal group as held for sale and recorded an impairment loss of $346 million for the write-down of the assets to their fair value. During the third quarter of 2022, the loss from disposal was adjusted by an immaterial amount resulting in a final loss amount of $348 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
Additionally, we incurred unique transaction related costs of approximately $45 million related to portfolio transformation for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. These transaction costs are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses on our Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
On May 17, 2021, our subsidiary entered into a share purchase agreement to sell its Turkish subsidiary to Arçelik. As part of the agreement, Arçelik assumed responsibility for operating the manufacturing site in Manisa, Turkey, following closing. The transaction closed on June 30, 2021. In connection with the closing of the transaction, we received cash proceeds of $93 million and recognized a loss on sale of $164 million. During the third quarter of 2021, amounts for working capital and other customary post-closing adjustments were finalized and an additional $13 million loss related to the sale of business was recorded.
On March 31, 2021, Galanz launched its partial tender offer for majority ownership of Whirlpool China. Our subsidiary tendered approximately 31% of Whirlpool China's outstanding shares in the tender offer, with the remainder representing a noncontrolling interest of approximately 20% in Whirlpool China. The transaction closed on May 6, 2021. In connection with the closing of the transaction, we received cash proceeds of $193 million and recognized a gain on sale of $284 million.
The net impact realized for gain on sale and disposal of businesses included in the income statement for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 is $105 million.
c. (GAIN) LOSS ON PREVIOUSLY HELD EQUITY INTEREST - During the third quarter of 2021, Whirlpool Corporation acquired an additional 38% equity interest in Elica PB India Private Limited (Elica PB India) for $57 million, which resulted in a controlling equity ownership of approximately 87%. The previously held equity interest of 49% in Elica PB India was remeasured at fair value of $74 million on the acquisition date, which resulted in a gain of $42 million. This gain was recorded within Interest & sundry (income) expense during the third quarter. The earnings per diluted share impact is calculated net of minority interest.
d. IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES - The carrying value of the EMEA reporting unit and Indesit and Hotpoint trademarks exceeded their fair values resulting in an impairment charge of $384 million during the second quarter of 2022.
e. NORMALIZED TAX RATE ADJUSTMENT - During the full year of 2022, the Company calculated ongoing earnings per share using an adjusted tax rate of approximately 4% which excludes the impacts of the non-tax deductible loss on sale of the Russia business of $348 million and impairment of goodwill of $278 million, along with the impact of M&A transactions of approximately $1.5 billion. During the full year of 2021, the Company calculated ongoing earnings per share using an adjusted tax rate of 23.5%.
f. PRELIMINARY ADDITIONAL FOURTH QUARTER 2022 ADJUSTING ITEMS - In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company substantially liquidated an offshore subsidiary, resulting in a one time noncash adjustment to earnings related to release of other comprehensive income on hedging and cumulative translation adjustments, incurred incremental M&A transaction costs outside of the EMEA strategic assessment and recorded an impairment on a joint venture in the Latin America operating segment. Additional details will be provided during the Company's fourth quarter 2022 earnings release.
g. PRODUCT WARRANTY AND LIABILITY (INCOME) EXPENSE - During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company released an accrual of approximately $9 million related to a previously announced EMEA-produced washer recall campaign. These adjustments were made based on our revised expectations regarding future period cash expenditures for the campaign.
The preliminary results for the full-year ended December 31, 2022, are estimates based on information available to management as of the date of this release, are still subject to procedures by our independent auditor, and are subject to further changes upon completion of the company's year-end closing procedures. Free cash flow is cash provided by (used in) operating activities after capital expenditures. The reconciliation provided below reconciles twelve months ended December 31, 2022 (estimated) and 2021 free cash flow with cash provided by (used in) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Free cash flow as a percentage of net sales is calculated by dividing free cash flow by net sales.
Estimates for 2022 cash provided by (used in) investing activities and cash provided by (used in) financing activities are not provided as certain year-end close procedures impacting these line items are not yet complete. The Company will provide final amounts for these line items in its earnings release for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Throughout 2021 and comparable periods, the Company defined adjusted free cash flow as cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures and including proceeds from the sale of assets/businesses, and changes in restricted cash. Starting in 2022, the Company presents free cash flow which is cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow of $1,963 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 has been restated to $1,651 million free cash flow measure to conform with current year presentation.
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Virgin Orbit, the startup satellite launcher founded by Richard Branson, announced Tuesday it was selling its assets and would cease operations.
A sister company to Branson’s space tourism company, Virgin Galactic, Virgin Orbit went public through a special acquisition company, or SPAC. But it did so as the investment vehicle was falling out of favor with investors, and the company fell well short of raising the $382 million it had anticipated.
Though its LauncherOne rocket did successfully reach orbit for the first time in 2021, it flew infrequently and suffered a launch failure during an attempt from the United Kingdom earlier this year.
Despite that setback and the drying up of investment capital, the company continued to grow and spend rapidly, hiring many dozens of employees in an attempt to move fast and ramp up its launch rate. In the third quarter of 2022, the most recent quarter for which detailed financials are available, Virgin Orbit reported a net loss of $43.6 million on revenue of $30.9 million.
In an interview with The Post last month, Virgin’s CEO Dan Hart said that some key financial and operational missteps led the company to burn through hundreds of millions of dollars while producing just a handful of successful launches.
“At the end of the day, as a CEO, those are my choices, and I think about this a lot. I could have made different choices along the way,” he said. “I mean, innovation is a messy business, and you make choices and you walk out in the parking lot each day. And you wonder, did I move the ball forward? Or do we go backward today?”
He said then that the company hoped to launch one more time and attract a buyer to take it over. But that did not come to pass.
Virgin Orbit reported in a filing that it would sell its assets to three commercial space companies. RocketLab, Stratolaunch and Launcher, a subsidiary of Vast Space.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Josh Berry will take the final step in his long journey to the top of racing with Stewart-Haas Racing next season as the replacement for future NASCAR Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick.
Harvick is retiring at the end of this season and Berry on Wednesday was named next year's driver in the No. 4 Ford Mustang for SHR. Berry, a journeyman who earlier this year signed with Harvick's agency as the first management team he's had in his career, will be 33 when he begins his first full season at the elite Cup level.
His route from Hendersonville, Tennessee, to one of the most prominent seats in the sport was pushed along by Dale Earnhardt Jr., who discovered Berry at least a dozen years ago in the online racing community. Earnhardt has taken Berry as far as possible, which this year has included eight Cup races with Hendrick Motorsports as the injury replacement for both Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman.
Some believed those races driving Hendrick equipment were a tryout for Berry, but SHR already was pursuing him. The 47-year-old Harvick is the core of the four-car team but is stepping down at the end of his 23rd Cup season.
Aric Almirola, who is 39, has not said if he's postponing his 2022 retirement announcement a second year. Ryan Preece, like Berry will be 33 next season, but his fifth full season of Cup will only be his second with SHR.
That leaves Chase Briscoe, who drives co-owner Tony Stewart's pressure-packed No. 14, and although Briscoe has shown promise, once Harvick goes, SHR loses its superstar, annual championship contender and heartbeat of the team.
In comes Berry, who may be light on NASCAR national-level racing experience, but he's a veteran who has clawed his way into Harvick's seat and may wind up filling a massive void at SHR.
“What a team will get when they sign Josh Berry to a Cup deal is a driver with great race craft and a turn-key winner,” said Earnhardt, who developed Berry and last year got him into a full-time Xfinity Series ride.
“Whereas it’s incredible and a great opportunity to sign a young driver that will develop into a champion, I believe you get to skip those years of development with a guy like Josh, and you get right into working on the championship part and winning races because he’s there mentally, professionally and in talent.”
Berry takes over as driver for a Rodney Childers-led group that won 37 races with Harvick including the 2014 Cup title. Berry has one full season of Xfinity Series racing, but he's parlayed an initial partial season with JR Motorsports into a full-time job with five victories in 76 career starts.
In his Cup Series starts as a substitute with Hendrick, Berry impressed the Hendrick group even before his second-place finish at Richmond as Elliott's early season fill-in.
“Kevin Harvick has obviously set a very high bar, but Josh brings maturity, experience and, above all, a winning record to Stewart-Haas Racing," said Stewart, who co-owns SHR with Gene Haas. "He is the right driver, at the right time, for the No. 4 team and our organization.”
Berry was unsure the right time would ever happen for him, especially as a 19-year-old discovered by Earnhardt Jr., who offered Berry a late model test and persuaded him to move to North Carolina. Earnhardt gave Berry a job in the parts department at JR Motorsports and a chance to prove himself on the short track scene.
Earnhardt noted that Berry driving for his Late Model program won “over a hundred feature races and multiple track championships and the national title.” Earnhardt found a way to get Berry some Xfinity Series starts “that was basically like, 'Hey, here’s like a very meager chance to show what you can do. Go out there and you have to make it happen,” and Berry won at Martinsville in his 13th career start.
“I cried like if he was my brother. It’s hard to describe the emotion, but it was incredible,” Earnhardt said of the moment that finally put Berry on the national radar.
His worth has skyrocketed and Berry becomes a big addition to Ford, who lures a wanted commodity out of the Chevrolet camp. Berry is content with how long the path has taken him, even though he'll most certainly be the oldest candidate in next year's Cup rookie class. Cup seats these days go to very young drivers, and the rookie candidates typically are in their early 20s.
“I’m really proud of how I’ve gotten to this point and earned this opportunity,” Berry said. “I don’t like to use the word luck. It’s also been about preparation meeting opportunity. I wouldn’t change anything about how I got here. It made me who I am. Throughout my teenage years, it was a fight just to keep racing, to get to the next race.
“The timing of Dale and I getting together, that was crucial. If that doesn’t happen, I don’t know that I would’ve ever raced a stock car, or how much more I would’ve raced at all, just because racing overextended us financially," Berry continued. "Those years of racing and winning, and the people I was around and worked with, prepared me for the opportunities that I’ve gotten, and they’ve prepared me to capitalize on this opportunity with Stewart-Haas Racing. Even without knowing where it would ultimately take me, I’d do it all over again.”
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Wheat for Dec. was up 57.75 cents at $9.38 a bushel; Dec. corn rose 15 cents at $6.9825 a bushel, Dec. oats gained 5.75 cents at $3.8475 a bushel; while Nov. soybeans gained 7 cents at $13.74 a bushel.
Beef was lower and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Oct. live cattle was off .62 cent at $1.4470 a pound; Oct. feeder cattle fell 2.62 cents at $1.7210 a pound; while Oct. lean hogs was up .80 cent at $.9375 a pound. | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/Grains-higher-Livestock-mixed-17499760.php | 2022-10-10 21:19:18 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/Grains-higher-Livestock-mixed-17499760.php |
The Pentagon reported a 13% increase in sexual assault among military service members in the last year, according to recently published data from the Department of Defense’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.
According to reporting data, 8,866 sexual assault reports were made to the Department of Defense in Fiscal Year 2021, an increase from 7,816 the year before.
The rates of misconduct suggest “an overall growth in unhealthy military climate,” Gilbert Cisneros, the DoD’s Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, wrote in Aug. 29 letters to chairs of Senate and Congressional committees regarding veterans’ affairs and armed services.
While the number of reports increased, the rate of reports apparently fell — about one in five service members reported sexual assault in 2021, down from one in three members reporting in 2016 and 2018. (No statistical testing was done between 2018 and 2021.)
According to data within the report, more than half of “unrestricted reports” — reports that trigger investigations with law enforcement and command staff — involved assaults on service members, by service members. The overwhelming majority of those were male-on-female assaults.
In a press release issued on Sept. 1, Cisneros sounded a more optimistic tone.
“Across the entire Department of Defense, we are building enduring cultural change on an unprecedented scale. We are incorporating accountability and transparency into our response process while establishing a professionalized prevention workforce to reduce harmful behaviors and promote the well-being of our Service members.” Cisneros wrote. “Taken together, the efforts will set the right conditions to reduce and eliminate unwanted sexual contact, sexual assault, and sexual harassment in the Military Departments.”
According to the Department of Defense, disciplinary action was taken in 2,683 cases — or 67% — against accused service members. About 2% of cases were unfounded.
According to the report, vicitms of sexual assault often do not report an incident for a handul of reasons: they’d rather forget about and move on from their assault; they don’t want people to know; they don’t want to get in trouble for something they did; or they don’t want be labeled a troublemaker.
That last point is key — less than half of women surveyed saw thir leaders acting in a “fully supportive manner” after making a complaint, and 21% of women believed filing a sexual harassment report would be “too risky.”
The top reasons for not reporting, according to surveyed women and men, include thinking their assault was not serious enough to report, and thinking that no action would be taken by higher-ups. About 47 percent of women also cited concerns of potential negative consequences from coworkers or peers.
Ashlea Klahr, director of health and resilience research for the Pentagon, told the Associated Press that some of the decline may reflect a broader distrust in the military and other government organizations that has deepened in recent years.
“We also see declining retention intentions, and declining confidence in potential recruits and in their influencers in terms of whether or not the military is doing a good job of addressing sexual assault,” she said.
The report comes less than a year after Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced plans to combat sexual harassment and assault within the military.
“We will build back the trust of our personnel thorugh demonstratable progress, clear and enduring implementation mechanisms, increased transparency, and continued senior leader invovlement,” Lloyd wrote in a memo to senior Pentagon leadership. “No one single action the Department can take will fix this problem. Ending the scourge of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military demands strong leadership across the enterprise.”
Lloyd attached the approved recommendations of an independent review commision, seeking to “pursue solutions to sexual assault in the military.” That commission returned a four-tiered implementation plan, which seeks to give greater support to sexual assault victims; establish offices of special victims prosecutors; revised definitions; and modernized education, amid an exhaustive list of recommendations.
However, the changes are quite a ways away. The initial roadmap, published in Sept. 2021, calls for Tier 1 plans to be implemented by 2027; the entire plan, including objectives dependent on prior tier work being completed, is estimated to be implemented by 2030. | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/09/07/pentagon-reports-increase-in-sexual-assault--harrassment | 2022-09-08 01:27:06 | 0 | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2022/09/07/pentagon-reports-increase-in-sexual-assault--harrassment |
Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington, D.C., and ending a month later in Los Angeles.
“I’m looking forward to making some new connections – and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour,” the former first lady said in a joint statement released last week through her publisher, Crown, and tour promoter Live Nation.
“This book means so much to me,” she continued. “It’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”
Obama will open at the Warner Theatre in Washington Nov. 15, the publication date for her book. She will then travel to Philadelphia’s The Met, Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, the Chicago Theatre and San Francisco’s Masonic, before closing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
The venues have seating capacities ranging roughly from 2,000-6,500. The settings are far bigger than for most book events, but smaller than Obama’s stops on the first leg of her tour for the 2018 memoir “Becoming,” when she appeared at the United Center in Chicago and other arenas holding 15,000 or more.
“Becoming” was a near-instant million-unit seller and went on to sell more than 17 million copies worldwide, making it the most popular book in modern times written by a former White House resident.
As with “Becoming,” Obama will speak at each city with guest moderators, to be announced later. Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sarah Jessica Parker were among those who joined her for “Becoming.” In partnership with Live Nation, Obama will also set aside tickets at each venue for a select number of community members. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/michelle-obama-plans-six-city-book-tour/article_1bb7ae6a-3f3b-11ed-a8a3-6b373e9d5ef0.html | 2022-09-29 00:57:18 | 1 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/michelle-obama-plans-six-city-book-tour/article_1bb7ae6a-3f3b-11ed-a8a3-6b373e9d5ef0.html |
ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bark Technologies announced a multi-year MVNO agreement with T-Mobile for T-Mobile to serve as the exclusive nationwide network for the online safety leader's newest product launch – the all-in-one Bark Phone. The MVNO agreement will provide customers with exceptional cellular coverage and data plans without upfront costs.
Touted as a game-changer for families looking to purchase a safer smartphone for their kids, the Bark Phone gives parents unprecedented oversight of their child's online experience, including GPS-powered location tracking, call blocking, contact management, and automatic monitoring for texts, many apps and social media platforms. Its native controls make it hard for kids to tamper with protective settings, providing parents with peace of mind that the rules they set stay in place.
"We are excited to announce the launch of our newest product, the Bark Phone, with cellular service powered by T-Mobile," said Brian Bason, founder and CEO of Bark Technologies. "This premier offering will give families incredible protection for their kids across the country and working with America's 5G leader sets us up for future growth."
"Bark Technologies is a leader in the digital safety space for children, and we're excited to power their new Bark Phone. Combining its award-winning monitoring, filtering and location software built into its Bark Phone with the reliable connectivity of T-Mobile's network offers the most comprehensive option on the market for parents to help keep their kids safer online," said Dan Thygesen, Senior Vice President of T-Mobile Wholesale and head of T-Mobile's growing wholesale business. "By choosing T-Mobile's network, Bark Technologies is primed for expansion with the nation's largest, fastest and most reliable nationwide 5G network."
The Bark Phone is a Samsung A13 that comes with Bark's award-winning parental controls built in. It's also equipped with unlimited talk and text, plus a Bark Premium subscription for the phone as well as the entire family. Phone plans start at $49/month with no contract required. For more information, visit www.bark.us/bark-phone.
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Bark is an award-winning parental control app that helps protect nearly 6 million children at home and in more than 3,300 schools and districts nationwide. Bark is currently available in the U.S., South Africa, and Australia.
Using highly sophisticated artificial intelligence, Bark alerts families to concerning behaviors in a variety of categories, including cyberbullying, depression, suicidal ideation, violence, and online predation, and gives caregivers best next steps for how to address those issues. Bark monitors more than 30 of today's most popular social media platforms and apps, as well as text messages, images, videos, chats, emails, and files. Families also get the ability to create custom screen time schedules, block websites and apps, and receive location alerts when kids are on the go. Visit www.bark.us for more information.
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PORTAGE — Police say a 33-year-old Illinois woman upset over the arrest of her father wound up behind bars herself after damaging a telephone in the vestibule of the Portage police station.
Kerry Trierweiler, listed as being both from Des Plains and Wheeling, showed up at the downtown police station on the morning of June 22, picked up the phone to inquire about obtaining her father's impounded vehicle and was told she would need power of attorney.
She then ended the call and called back.
"Kerry immediately started yelling at clerical about how the "(expletive) Portage police" arrested her dad," the incident report says. "Kerry yelled her dad "was a (expletive) vet " and didn't deserve to be arrested."
Police staff again explained she would need a power of attorney to collect the vehicle.
"Kerry then took the phone headset and slammed it into the display screen attached to the wall," police said.
She struck the display at least three times before entering the passenger side of a vehicle and fleeing the scene.
Police said they found the display screen on the phone cracked and the screen no longer working.
Police initially were unable to locate Trierweiler, but said they took her into custody around 2:30 a.m. Saturday after responding to a call of a woman knocking on doors and windows in the 3100 block of Cooley Street.
She was taken to the Porter County jail and has since bonded out, records show.
Trierweiler faces a misdemeanor count of criminal mischief.
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"The restriction deals with handguns only," said Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. "I will be capable of defending myself and the public from any potential threats which may arise."
"If the kids of north Hammond cannot take care of their skateboard park, I'll move it to another part of Hammond that will take care of it," the mayor said.
"Aunzette (Smith) stated she was trying to shoot the vehicles tire so he/she could not leave, as he/she normally does when cops are called," police said.
"If the speed for trucks is 50, they’re doing 58, and that’s way too fast to stop in time when they’re coming over the overpass or around those curves," police said.
The man was wanted on a warrant in the murder of 39-year-old Andre D. White, of Gary, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.
"After the children were dressed, (the father) approached Jerry (Palmer) and told him, 'if I find out there was any foul play, I'll (expletive) kill you," according to a newly-filed charging document.
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(The Hill) – Medical providers described being unable to provide typical medical care, sometimes to the detriment of their patients’ health, in states that implemented abortion laws in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new report published on Tuesday.
The report from the University of California San Francisco’s Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) represented a compilation of 50 submissions from medical providers between September 2022 and March 2023.
Doctors were sometimes forced to send patients home or delay treatment until their condition worsened significantly, according to the research, which was first reported by The Washington Post.
One physician described sending a patient home with a condition that would have typically been treated with an abortion and seeing her two days later in the intensive care unit (ICU) with severe sepsis.
In another case, a woman who was experiencing significant bleeding was not determined to meet the state’s abortion exception to protect the life of the mother until after she had received a blood transfusion.
“Our hands are tied,” a physician said in another case in which a pregnant patient presented with bleeding. “She is hemodynamically stable. This is a threatened, not inevitable, abortion. The pregnancy may continue.”
“So we have to simply wait, either for bleeding to get worse or for her to get to viability,” the doctor added in the report.
Other doctors described being unable to provide care to patients facing severe pregnancy complications or fatal fetal anomalies and recommending care out of state.
However, traveling to another state for abortion care presented additional difficulties for some patients, the report found.
“[The patient’s] condition worsened during the duration of transport time,” one physician said of a pregnant woman facing a complication that could not be treated in their state. “The patient was separated from family and resources. Astronomic hospital costs.” | https://fox59.com/news/health-complications-followed-state-abortion-laws-research-finds/ | 2023-05-16 18:00:34 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/health-complications-followed-state-abortion-laws-research-finds/ |
MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEISS is now offering customers validation solutions for their ZEISS Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). The validation of quality assurance systems is essential for complying with the requirements of regulated industries. Customers can now speed up the integration time of their new quality assurance system with the full range of training and services from ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions.
Validation is a required component of medical device quality assurance. But device manufactures new to CMMs find it challenging to validate the software and systems, and they aren't always sure how to achieve FDA compliance. These businesses often ask the CMM supplier to provide FDA solutions and validation guidance to meet the industry standards, including, 21 CFR Part 11 and 21 CFR 820.
Through extensive research, ZEISS has established guidelines and validation methods to comply with FDA standards. ZEISS is providing support to validate ZEISS CMMs and the entire inspection process. "For many years the medical industry has debated and struggled with clear direction on how to validate CMMs, the metrology software, the part programs and the entire inspection process. Through our research and with customer feedback, we've defined clear solutions that are aligned with the FDA regulations," states Scott Lowen, Medical Industry Solutions Leader, and Software Product Manger for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions in the U.S.
Service Product Offering
ZEISS offers a variety of services from a free eLearning course to a comprehensive, scalable solution for FDA-regulated manufacturers to validate their CMM systems and inspection process. This service from ZEISS provides detailed instructions and support for validation in accordance with FDA regulatory requirements from 21 CFR Part 11 and Part 820.
For more information, visit: ZEISS CMM Validation Services
Source: Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC
About ZEISS
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 8.8 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2022).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 13 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 38,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities (status: 30 September 2022). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
Further information at www.zeiss.com
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is a leading manufacturer of multidimensional metrology solutions. These include coordinate measuring machines, optical and multisensor systems, microscopy systems for industrial quality assurance as well as metrology software for the automotive, aircraft, mechanical engineering, plastics and medical technology industries. Innovative technologies such as 3D X-ray metrology for quality inspection round off the portfolio. In addition, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers a broad global spectrum of customer services with ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers close to its customers. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen. Production and development sites outside Germany are located in Minneapolis in the USA, Shanghai (China) and Bangalore (India). ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.
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Cyberattack disrupts unemployment benefits, job seekers in some states
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A cyberattack on a software company has disrupted unemployment benefits and job seeking assistance for thousands of people in several states.
In Tennessee, the website for unemployment benefits remained down Thursday morning after the vendor, Geographic Solutions Inc., told the state Sunday that service would be interrupted. Some 12,000 Tennesseans rely on the unemployment program, and for now, they’re not getting their payments, and there’s no timeline yet for when they will again.
“With a recession looming, it is unacceptable that Tennesseans cannot receive the unemployment benefits they deserve,” said state Republican Sen. Paul Bailey, commerce and labor committee chairman.
Unemployment websites in several other states were affected too. In Louisiana, people seeking to file unemployment online are directed instead to use a call center instead. The website to file claims in Nebraska was taken offline, and the state said it did not have an exact timeline for when it would be back up.
“Individuals cannot file for unemployment until the system is back online,” Nebraska Department of Labor spokeswoman Grace Johnson said in an email.
It’s still unclear if it was a ransomware attack or some other type of cyber incident that affected Geographic Solutions. Nor it is clear how many states are affected.
Geographic Solutions’ website was not working Thursday morning, and phone messages seeking comment from the company were not immediately returned. The Florida-based company has said its clients include more than 35 states and territories.
Some state-run job seeking sites were also taken offline because of the attack, including Tennessee’s. Florida said it was temporarily waiving a job search requirement for those receiving unemployment payments. Texas created a new website for its job seekers with links to popular work search sites such as LinkedIn.
Nebraska said Geographic Solutions indicated that no user’s personal data was compromised. Florida said there were no indications any of its state systems were breached.
Bailey, the Tennessee lawmaker, said the state’s labor department needs a back-up plan, “so they are not completely dependent on a system proven to be unreliable.” He said the state should do “whatever it takes” to get people their unemployment benefits now and streamline the process to update the system with money set aside by state lawmakers.
The length of the potential outage is unknown. Texas said it anticipates its job-search sites to remain offline until early next week.
State governments, as well as their contractors, are often targets of cyber criminals. Nigerian online scam artists were particularly active in stealing increased unemployment aid at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ransomware attacks, in which criminals encrypt victims’ data and demand payment to return them to normal, continue to cause havoc on digital systems that provide critical government services. A recent ransomware attack on Costa Rica’s government caused teachers to go unpaid and caused chaos in the country’s health care system.
Last year, cybercriminals launched ransomware attacks in the U.S. that forced the shutdown of an oil pipeline that supplies the East Coast, halted production of the world’s largest meat-processing company and compromised a major software company that has thousands of customers around the world.
Despite prioritizing the problem, the U.S. government has had little luck holding major ransomware actors accountable. Many operate in or near Russia with impunity.
Allan Liska, an intelligence analyst at the cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, said an attack affecting those who have lost their jobs from obtaining unemployment benefits is a stark reminder of the huge effects cybercrime can have.
“The people who will most adversely hurt by this are those with the fewest resources,” he said.
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Suderman reported from Richmond, Virginia.
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5 top tips for stress-free holiday travel
Have you ever wondered how certain people always seem to be able to rebook a canceled or delayed flight way more easily than you?
We're approaching the busiest travel time of the year. The number of travelers is expected to rise significantly this holiday season from Thanksgiving and New Year's, especially after the past two years when travel was at its lowest.
If you're planning to visit family or friends in a different city or state this year, be sure you're prepared for the chaos that will likely ensue. Here are the CyberGuy top 5 tips for traveling this holiday season.
1. Set up a personal hotspot wherever you go
The world has become more remote-work friendly, but there are also just times you need to browse the web in a more remote area.
If you're traveling somewhere off the grid and want to stay in touch with your family and friends, setting up a hotspot in all sorts of locations where wireless signals are available is the way to go when free, safe WiFi is nowhere in sight.
You may be able to set up a hotspot through your phone carrier or turn your phone into a hotspot itself. Either way, be sure you never get disconnected again.
If your cell phone wireless carrier offers the option for Personal Hotspot, follow these steps to use your iPhone or iPad (as long as it has cellular service) to get WiFi.
iPhone and iPad (WiFi + Cellular):
- Go to Settings
- Tap Cellular
- Tap Personal Hotspot
- On some iOS devices, you’ll see Personal Hotspot directly under Settings
- If you don’t see an option for Personal Hotspot, you can contact your cell phone company to add it to your plan.
You will then have the option to Allow Others to Join, and a WiFi password will be displayed. Next, open the WiFi settings on the other device you want to connect to the internet. Select the iPhone or iPad you have your hotspot set up on from the list of WiFi options, and enter the password displayed.
2. Get the latest travel accessories
From the travel tech to stay connected no matter where you are to the must-have coziest gifts to make those long trips easier.
Some of my personal favorites include the best Travel Dual USB Charger which is this Anker 36W dual USB-C charger. These compression sac sets will change your packing game completely and make it a breeze for the whole family. It is more difficult finding a blanket onboard most flights than hoisting a heavy carrier in the overhead bin. Don’t leave home without this $14 flannel fleece throw blanket to keep you warm.
3. Convert currency right on your smartphone
Now that it is easier to travel internationally, don't worry about the stress of having to mentally convert different currencies when you get to your destination. You may want to check the price of something before purchasing it abroad, but you're not sure how much it costs in USD. Instead of looking up the conversion rate and figuring it out yourself, use your phone's camera or a simple app to get all of your currency conversions right on the spot.
iPhone currency converter
If you've updated your iPhone to iOS 16 or later, the Live Text feature in the camera can read information your camera sees. That means if you open your iPhone camera and point it at any text or number, it can read it live. Use this feature for currency conversion by opening your camera app and pointing it at the price tag. Once the camera sees the numbers, tap the live text key which looks like this:
Then on the bottom left you'll see a box pop up that contains the number - tap that, and you'll see a conversion right there.
Android currency converter
If you're traveling with an Android device and want to stay up-to-date with the latest currency conversions, download the Google app. It's available for free on the Google Play Store and has lots of tricks your regular browsers don't.
Just open the Google app, type "Convert [insert the price of what you're converting here] to USD" and the number will pop up automatically based on the current global market.
4. Be ready to rebook a flight if you're delayed or canceled
Have you ever wondered how certain people always seem to be able to rebook a canceled or delayed flight way more easily than you? The next time a glitch gets in your way, these travel tools can rescue you fast.
Canceled flight? Use the ITA Matrix flight search that shows other airlines which could be a better flight recovery option if your flight gets scrapped. Airlines would rather accommodate you on a later flight on the same company aircraft to save money. Fact is, you can often nudge your way into an airline confirming travel on a competitor in order to resolve a failure that sits on their shoulders. Search flights on ITA Matrix here.
ExpertFlyer site could be the best rescue tool to see every flight available along with the number of tickets remaining to be sold. It has a powerful feature that also shows what the airline is saying behind the scenes about your flight. Frequent fliers use this as an essential must-have subscription that reveals far more than any airline wants you to know.
More of my Travel Tips are found by searching "travel tools" at CyberGuy.com
5. Use a VPN to protect your privacy
Whether you're logging onto the WiFi at an airport, a hotel or somewhere else while you're away from home, your privacy and information are at high risk if you're not using a VPN. A virtual private network helps encrypt your data so hackers sharing these public WiFi networks can't access it as easily.
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TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Braxia Scientific Corp. ("Braxia Scientific", or the "Company"), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FWB: 4960), a medical research and telemedicine company with clinics providing innovative ketamine and psilocybin treatments for depression and related disorders, today announced the filing of its financial statements and management discussion and analysis for the first quarter ended June 30, 2022. Complete financial statements along with related management discussion and analysis can be found in the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR), the electronic filing system for the disclosure documents of issuers across Canada, at www.SEDAR.com.
"We are proud to have launched KetaMD in the U.S. so that we can begin addressing the needs of millions lacking access to innovative treatments for mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)," said Dr. Roger McIntyre, CEO, Braxia Scientific. "We have established the infrastructure and clinical best practices to ensure proven treatments, such as Ketamine, are affordable and delivered safely, securely, reliably, and quickly to achieve the best outcome for patients. As we continue to expand KetaMD across multiple U.S. states we are also committed to advancing new and innovative treatments via our clinical research trials leveraging both our digital and in-person clinics."
Providing Access to Mental Health Therapies in North America
KetaMD U.S. – Providing Ketamine for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Bipolar Disorder
Braxia Scientific completed the acquisition and launch of KetaMD, a new end-to-end telemedicine platform, that utilizes leading technology, provides access to safe, affordable, and potentially life-changing at-home ketamine treatments for people suffering from depression and related mental health conditions. Treatments are medically supervised, guided virtually by registered nurses with mental health expertise, and backed by the world's leading psychiatrists and researchers in depression. KetaMD's integration of ketamine and telemedicine is guided by best practices and treatment guidance.
KetaMD's innovative technology capabilities provides Braxia the opportunity to offer both patient-centric in-person and digital telehealth ketamine treatments, combined with established clinical research and development capabilities focused on the commercialization and real-world implementation of novel pharmaceuticals. Braxia plans to further augment tools and capabilities of the KetaMD platform, including planning new clinical trials in the U.S. and leveraging Braxia's growing proprietary patient dataset, with patient outcomes, to support potential future development of digital therapeutics in the management of depression and other related mental health conditions.
KetaMD is currently available in the State of Florida with a roll-out to other key states to begin in 2022.
Braxia Health Canada – Providing Access to Ketamine and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
Braxia Health, the Company's group of clinics, continued to see steady growth during the quarter following the opening of its Kitchener-Waterloo clinic in a growing suburb near the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario. The Company has made progress on the buildout of its new upcoming clinic in Ottawa. In Toronto the Company is working to expand capacity to support increased volumes for in-person ketamine treatments, and as the research team prepares to launch new clinical trials before the end of 2022.
Braxia Health clinics are comprised of a unique network of physicians, specialists and researchers delivering innovative, rapid acting treatments like intravenous (IV) and oral ketamine, and psilocybin for treatment resistant depression (TRD) and other mental health disorders. The high quality and timely access to innovative treatment is the differentiating factor allowing Braxia to expand its footprint rapidly and diversify its offering into experimental therapeutic clinical research programs.
To date, the Company has steadily grown its ketamine program referral network across 5 cities.
Braxia Health's research team progressed the first Phase II randomized Health Canada approved multi-dose psilocybin trial, approved July 2021 and launched November 2021. The trial is expected to be completed by December 2022. Following the preliminary positive results reported earlier this year, which reported meaningful improvements in depression severity observed (as measured by the Montgomery-Åsberg depression rating scale, MADRS), the Company expects to launch additional psilocybin-assisted trials in the coming quarters across multiple diagnostic categories.
Braxia's clinical and research capabilities, combined with a leading research team, have enabled the Company to establish and carryout research studies focused on advancing novel treatments for depression and other mental health disorders.
Braxia Health received multiple approvals from Health Canada to the Special Access Program ("SAP") to provide psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for patients with Major Depressive Disorder outside of clinical trials.
The SAP was amended January 5th, 2022 to include access to psychedelic compounds on a case-by-case basis outside of clinical trials. Braxia Health has since received SAP approvals for additional patients.
The Company also successfully expanded its Braxia Institute training program, recruiting and training 30 medical and research staff to provide psilocybin-assisted therapy with high quality safety monitoring.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 was $7.68 million compared with March 31, 2022 at $8.6 million includes cash invested to fund launch of KetaMD and purchase of equipment related to build out of new clinics.
First quarter revenue increased to $0.42 million for the period ending June 30, 2022, up 13% sequentially from $0.37 million in Q4 2022 and up 2.5% from $0.41 million in the comparative prior period. The increase in revenue primarily reflects an increase in the number of treatments from the administering of ketamine at the Braxia Health clinics in Ontario.
Net loss was $0.97 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $1.09 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Dr. McIntyre continued, "We are executing against our strategic priorities centred on creating and increasing access to safe, affordable, ketamine treatments, and other innovative treatments, for millions impacted by mental health challenges, whether its in person through our clinics or at-home through KetaMD. Through our KetaMD platform, we plan to connect people who have inadequate access to mental healthcare services, trained specialists, physicians, and psychiatrists in their communities across the U.S. Our combined clinical and telemedical platform positions us to well to drive further innovation in clinical research and scaling of access to experimental therapeutics in this patient population."
The Company also announced it has granted stock options to certain of its directors, officers and employees to acquire an aggregate of 11,220,000 common shares of the Company. Each option is exercisable into one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.08 per Share, being the closing trading price of the shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange on August 26, 2022, for a five-year term expiring on August 29, 2027. Subject to certain accelerated vesting provisions and to longer vesting periods for recently hired employees, one-half of the options will vest immediately and the remaining one-half will vest 6 months after the date of the grant. For recently hired employees, one-third of the Options will vest after 6 months from their start date, one-third will vest after 12 months from their start date, and the remaining one-third will vest 18 months from their start date.
Braxia Scientific is a medical research and telemedicine company with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments for persons with depression and related disorders. Braxia also launched its U.S. based end-to-end telemedicine platform KetaMD, that utilizes leading technology to provide access to safe, affordable, and potentially life-changing at-home ketamine treatments for people living with depression and related mental health conditions. Through its medical solutions, Braxia aims to reduce the illness burden of brain-based disorders, such as major depressive disorder among others. Braxia is primarily focused on (i) owning and operating multidisciplinary clinics, providing treatments in-person and virtually for mental health disorders, and (ii) research activities related to discovering and commercializing novel drugs and delivery methods. Braxia seeks to develop ketamine and derivatives and other psychedelic products from its IP development platform. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Braxia Health (formerly the Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence Inc.), operates multidisciplinary community-based clinics offering rapid-acting treatments for depression located in Mississauga, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, and Montreal.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"Dr. Roger S. McIntyre"
Dr. Roger S. McIntyre
Chairman & CEO
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations, or beliefs of future performance are "forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements include statements about the intended promise of ketamine-based treatments for depression, the potential for ketamine or other psychedelics to treat other mental health conditions, the integration plans for Braxia and KetaMD, the intention to conduct further clinical trials, the expected growth of at-home telemedicine, the expected benefit and synergies of Braxia and KetaMD and the expectation to expand to areas other than Florida. Such forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the failure of ketamine, psilocybin and other psychedelics to provide the expected health benefits and unanticipated side effects, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, municipal, local or other licenses and engaging in activities that could be later determined to be illegal under domestic or international laws. Ketamine and psilocybin are currently Schedule I and Schedule III controlled substances, respectively, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19 (the "CDSA") and it is a criminal offence to possess such substances under the CDSA without a prescription or a legal exemption. Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a drug for any indication, however ketamine is a legally permissible medication for the treatment of certain psychological conditions. It is illegal to possess such substances in Canada without a prescription.
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the Amended and Restated Listing Statement dated April 15, 2021 and its most recent MD&A, which are available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A garbage company has stopped picking up yard waste in at least seven metropolitan cities due a lack of drivers.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Thursday that Waste Management confirmed Thursday that it had suspended yard waste service in Robbinsdale, Stillwater, Columbia Heights, Little Canada, St. Anthony, St. Paul and Vadnais Heights due to a staffing shortage.
Company spokeswoman Julie Ketchum said high demand for people with commercial driver’s licenses has created the shortage. She said the yard waste pickup suspensions could last weeks and could expand to other cities going forward. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Garbage-company-suspends-yard-pickups-in-7-17217666.php | 2022-06-03 17:46:30 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Garbage-company-suspends-yard-pickups-in-7-17217666.php |
GRAPHIC: Man pleads guilty to killing 3, cutting heart from one in Oklahoma
CHICKASHA, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing three people, including a woman whose heart was cut from her body, weeks after being released from prison as part of a mass commutation effort.
WARNING: Details of the story may be disturbing.
Lawrence Paul Anderson, 44, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Grady County District Court to three counts of murder and single counts of maiming and assault and battery.
Anderson was sentenced to life without parole as part of a plea deal in which prosecutor Jason Hicks dropped plans to seek the death penalty at the request of the victims’ families.
“They don’t want a trial,” Hicks said at a news conference after the sentencing. “They don’t want to sit in a courtroom and listen to all the gory details of what happened to their loved ones.”
Investigators said Anderson broke into the home of Andrea Lynn Blankenship, 41, fatally stabbed her and cut out her heart, taking it to the home of his uncle and aunt, Leon Pye and Delsie Pye.
Anderson then cooked and tried to serve the heart to the Pyes, then fatally stabbed Leon Pye, 67, and his 4-year-old granddaughter, Kaeos Yates, and wounding his aunt, Delsie Pye, authorities said.
During sentencing Delsie Pye, 66, said she is heartbroken that a family member would commit such a crime.
Tasha Yates, the mother of Kaeos Yates, cursed Anderson before rushing out of the courtroom.
“Who kills a baby ... who does that?” Yates yelled.
Anderson was released from prison less than a month before the February 2021 attacks after his 20-year prison sentence for drug-related crimes was commuted by Gov. Kevin Stitt following a recommendation from the state Pardon and Parole Board.
A grand jury investigation later found Anderson was wrongly placed on the commutation docket in August 2019 after the board in July 2019 rejected his commutation request, which under board rules require that he wait three years before reapplying.
The board later recommended commutation, which was approved by Stitt, following the second request.
Delsie Pye and the families of the victims have sued Stitt, the Pardon and Parole Board and others for federal civil rights violations related to Anderson’s release.
The lawsuit is pending, with all defendants having filed motions to dismiss the action.
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Philadelphia erupts with excitement in 'peaceful' celebrations as Phillies move on to World Series
PHILADELPHIA - When it comes to sports celebrations, no city does it quite like Philadelphia!
From first pitch to final out, Phillies fans cheered on their team - erupting with pure joy as they clinched the NLCS with a 4-3 victory against the Padres in Game 5.
The Phillies will now move on the World Series for the first time since 2009, and Philadelphia is ready to support the Fightin' Phils to the finish - but first it's time to celebrate!
From Citizens Bank Park to Broad Street, crowds of fans let out a collective cheer that must have been heard for miles.
In Center City, one risky fan in Flyers gear took on the Philadelphia tradition of climbing a pole, surrounded by fans cheering him to the top. He may have been the first, but definitely won't be the last!
Others decided to pop bottles in the street. Even Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata was spotted among the fray.
Parts of Broad Street were closed off as crowds grew larger and louder in a celebration that is bound to last well into the night.
SkyFOX was live as fans converged at the 5 Points Intersection, letting out cheers and even fireworks as they get ready to support their team through the World Series - and hopefully bring home the title!
By 10 p.m., cleanup efforts were already well underway across the city as most fans made there way home to rest up for the World Series.
In a town known for its rowdy celebrations, Philadelphia police say the joyous night was filled with "mostly peaceful" celebrations that ended with no injuries and just one arrest. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/philadelphia-erupts-with-excitement-takes-to-the-streets-as-the-phillies-move-on-to-the-world-series | 2022-10-24 15:20:48 | 0 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/philadelphia-erupts-with-excitement-takes-to-the-streets-as-the-phillies-move-on-to-the-world-series |
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military declared Monday it is “ready to fight” after completing three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island in response to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the U.S. last week.
The “combat readiness patrols” named Joint Sword were meant as a warning to self-governing Taiwan, which China claims as its own, China's military said earlier.
“The theater’s troops are ready to fight at all times and can fight at any time to resolutely smash any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ and foreign interference attempts,” it said Monday.
The exercises were similar to ones conducted by China last August, when it launched missile strikes on targets in the seas around Taiwan in retaliation for then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, but have been smaller and less disruptive.
Military experts say the exercises serve both as intimidation and as an opportunity for Chinese troops to practice sealing off Taiwan by blocking sea and air traffic, an important strategic option the Chinese military might pursue in the event it uses military force to take Taiwan.
The Chinese actions follow President Tsai Ing-wen’s delicate mission to shore up Taiwan's dwindling diplomatic alliances in Central America and boost its U.S. support, a trip capped with a sensitive meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. A U.S. congressional delegation also met with Tsai over the weekend in Taiwan after she returned.
China responded immediately to the McCarthy meeting by imposing a travel ban and financial sanctions against those associated with Tsai’s U.S. trip and with increased military activity through the weekend.
“China wants to use any increase of diplomatic interactions between the U.S. and Taiwan as an excuse to train its military,” said Kuo Yu-jen, a defense studies expert and director of the Institute for National Policy Research in Taiwan.
Beijing says contact between foreign officials and the island’s democratic government encourages Taiwanese who want formal independence, a step China’s ruling Communist Party says would lead to war. The sides split in 1949 after a civil war, and the Communist Party says the island is obliged to rejoin the mainland, by force if necessary.
After Pelosi visited Taiwan, China conducted missiles strikes on targets in the seas around Taiwan, while also sending warships and war planes over the median line of the Taiwan Strait. It also fired missiles over the island itself which landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, in a significant escalation.
The live-fire exercises disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest shipping lanes for global trade. This time, shipping and maritime traffic have largely continued as normal, Kuo said.
The exercises this time have focused more on air strength, with Taiwan reporting 200 flights by Chinese warplanes in the past three days. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, citing the People’s Liberation Army, said the exercises are “simulating the joint sealing off” of Taiwan as well as “waves of simulated strikes” at important targets on the island.
On Monday, the PLA said its Shandong aircraft carrier was taking part in the exercises encircling Taiwan for the first time. It showed a video of a fighter jet taking off the deck of the ship in a post on Weibo, the social media platform.
The appearance of the Shandong aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean suggests that it could be used to prevent foreign militaries from coming to help Taiwan, said Han Gan-ming, a research fellow at the government-backed Institute for National Defense and Security Research.
“In the future if there’s a similar military maneuver, then Taiwan will have to face it alone,” Han said.
Between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday, a total of 70 planes were detected and half crossed the median of the Taiwan Strait, an unofficial boundary once tacitly accepted by both sides, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense. Among the planes that crossed the median were eight J-16 fighter jets, four J-1 fighters, eight Su-30 fighters and reconnaissance planes. Taiwan also tracked J-15 fighter jets, which are paired with the Shandong aircraft carrier.
Later Monday morning, Taiwan's defense ministry reported another 59 flights by bombers, as well as multiple fighter jets.
That followed a full day between Friday and Saturday in which eight warships and 71 planes were detected near Taiwan, according to the island's Defense Ministry. It said in a statement that it was approaching the situation from the perspective of “not escalating conflict, and not causing disputes.”
Taiwan said it monitored the Chinese moves through its land-based missile systems, as well as from its own navy vessels.
China’s military harassment of Taiwan has intensified in recent years with planes or ships sent toward the island on a near-daily basis, with the numbers rising in reaction to sensitive activities. The military activity has increased a notch since Pelosi's visit, with Chinese PLA fighter jets regularly flying over the middle boundary line. Experts say PLA navy vessels regularly navigate the waters off Taiwan's northeastern coast.
Meanwhile, to the south in the South China Sea, the U.S. 7th Fleet said its missile destroyer USS Milius sailed by Mischief Reef in a freedom of navigation operation. China has built an artificial island on the sea feature to stake its claim to the disputed territory.
China said the U.S. “illegally trespassed" into waters near the reef without the permission of the Chinese government, according to a statement from the Chinese military's southern command.
Outside of the military maneuvers, Kuo said he was worried about the announcements from Fujian’s Maritime Safety Administration from last week, when it said it would conduct “on-site inspections” of cargo ships and working vessels in the Taiwan Strait as part of a patrol exercise.
“First they’ll target ships traveling between the Strait, then they will target any international ship,” he said. “Gradually this will become the de facto new status quo.”
One of the U.S. representatives who attended the meeting with Tsai last week said Saturday the U.S. must take seriously the threat China poses to Taiwan. Republican Mike Gallagher, chairman of the U.S. House Select Committee on China, told The Associated Press that he plans to lead his committee in working to shore up the island government’s defenses, encouraging Congress to expedite military aid to Taiwan. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/china-military-drills-near-taiwan/507-4cdefb41-ea2c-44a7-a90a-3632c80576f7 | 2023-04-10 14:44:25 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/china-military-drills-near-taiwan/507-4cdefb41-ea2c-44a7-a90a-3632c80576f7 |
Some pandemic relief is expiring, but more is on the way! It could prove a little tricky to get your hands on, though.
Small business owner and columnist Gene Marks sat down with WFMZ's Eve Russo on 69 News at Sunrise to tell us more and what he says business owners should be doing NOW.
**Read Gene's full article HERE. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/sunrise/new-money-on-the-way-for-business-owners-how-to-get-your-hands-on-it/article_61545692-e277-11ec-87c3-37572e8ac648.html | 2022-06-02 14:59:17 | 1 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/sunrise/new-money-on-the-way-for-business-owners-how-to-get-your-hands-on-it/article_61545692-e277-11ec-87c3-37572e8ac648.html |
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This week, the Trump administration reversed course in a major voting rights case in Ohio. The facts of the case didn't change, but the person in charge at the White House did. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports.
CARRIE JOHNSON, BYLINE: The key issue in the case is when states can purge their lists of registered voters.
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J CHRISTIAN ADAMS: This is an effort to make the voter rolls cleaner and to follow federal law.
JOHNSON: That's J. Christian Adams speaking with NPR last year. And for conservatives like him, it's a matter of election integrity.
(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED BROADCAST)
ADAMS: To remove people who have died, to look at their citizenship lists to find out who's on the rolls that shouldn't be on the rolls - who could be against that?
JOHNSON: Under the National Voter Registration Act also known as the Motor Voter law, states are supposed to give notice before they remove someone from the list and then wait for two consecutive federal elections to see if a voter turns up. In most states, election officials wait and see whether they get returned mail suggesting voters have moved. But in Ohio, people are targeted for removal if they don't turn up and vote. Civil rights advocates like Vanita Gupta say that could have big implications.
VANITA GUPTA: This case will have a significant impact on what states believe they can do in order to purge voters off of the rolls. And it could have very significant implications on democratic participation for voters all over the country.
JOHNSON: Last year when Gupta ran the civil rights unit, the Obama Justice Department sided with people who sued Ohio over its purge. A federal appeals court agreed. But Late Monday, the Trump Justice Department switched positions and sided with Ohio. Justin Levitt is a law professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He worked on the case last year in the Obama DOJ.
JUSTIN LEVITT: The Department of Justice switches policy every now and again, but this is different. This is what the statute means - the Department of Justice's best take on what the statute means. And the solicitor general is a very, very steady hand on most occasions.
JOHNSON: Not, he says, this one. Levitt points out that in another departure from usual practice, no career attorneys at Justice signed the court papers in the Ohio case, only political appointees. He says everyone agrees elections run more smoothly when the voter rolls are clean. But he says scrubbing those lists is like surgery.
LEVITT: If you do it right, if you do it carefully and with precision, it's really good. If you do it sloppily, it causes an awful lot of damage.
JOHNSON: The Justice Department says states have broad discretion in how they maintain their voter lists. John Husted, the Ohio secretary of state who's running for governor, says he welcomes support from the Justice Department. The Supreme Court will hear the dispute in its October term. Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.wqcs.org/2017-08-08/justice-department-reverses-course-in-major-ohio-voting-rights-case | 2023-04-04 13:03:25 | 1 | https://www.wqcs.org/2017-08-08/justice-department-reverses-course-in-major-ohio-voting-rights-case |
Renters searched for their next home in other metro areas at higher rates during the first quarter of 2022 than before the pandemic, according to a quarterly report by Apartment List, a rental housing platform.
The national median rent increase of 16 percent during the first quarter of 2022 compared with the first quarter of 2021 may be one reason renters were seeking to relocate. Remote work options and lifestyle changes brought on by the pandemic also continue to affect the housing market.
In the D.C. area, 43 percent of apartment hunters were looking for homes outside the metro area, with Baltimore, Philadelphia and Richmond the most popular destinations.
Among renters searching for apartments in the D.C. metro area, 37 percent are from out of town. Metro areas with the most renters looking at D.C.-area apartments include Baltimore, New York and Boston.
Apartment List looks at both inbound searches — people looking in a metro area from out of town — and outbound searches, which are people looking to move away from their current location. Some cities, primarily tech hubs with relatively high-paying jobs, were “revolving door” cities with about the same number of people looking to move in and out. Those cities include San Jose, Raleigh, Denver, Austin and Nashville.
The 10 cities with the highest percentage of renters looking to leave the area include:
1. Charlotte
2. San Jose
3. Raleigh
4. Orlando
5. Baltimore
6. Denver
7. Austin
8. Buffalo
9. Nashville
10. Oklahoma City
The 10 cities with the highest percentage of renters looking to move there from out-of-town locations include:
1. San Jose
2. Raleigh
3. New Orleans
4. Nashville
5. Richmond
6. San Antonio
7. Austin
8. Jacksonville, Fla.
9. Denver
10. Tampa | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/01/more-renters-looking-relocate/ | 2022-06-01 09:58:39 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/01/more-renters-looking-relocate/ |
WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, June 5, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
223 AM PDT Fri Jun 3 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT
SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to midnight PDT Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Patchy blowing dust could reduce visibility on area roadways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tyesha Jackson was having trouble getting up from the couch and knew something was wrong.
Jackson, who was born and raised in Birmingham, knew there was a chance that she might have spinal muscular atrophy, a rare neuromuscular disorder that diminishes motor functions over time and makes it difficult to do everyday activities, like walking or eating. Years earlier, her sister had been diagnosed with SMA, which had confined her to a wheelchair.
15 years ago, Jackson decided to see if she had SMA. The tests came back positive. She was 28 years old with a 9-year-old daughter.
Following her diagnosis, Jackson’s first few days were difficult, saying she would cry a lot. She wasn’t sure what was next for her.
“I thought people would look at me differently,” Jackson said.
Through the years, Jackson experienced mild symptoms from the disease. However, it has been the last three or four years that her health has taken a turn. Nonetheless, she continues to work to keep life as normal for herself and her family as possible.
Today, Jackson often uses her 10-year-old daughter, Caileigh, to help her get dressed. Around the house, she will sometimes use a walker, but mostly, she does her best to walk on her own.
“I try to do things,” she said. “I’m trying to push myself to do things that I couldn’t do.”
Recently, Jackson and Caileigh went to an Easter egg hunt at Faith Community Fellowship in Huntsville. Going across a big field, Jackson said it was hard to roll her walker across the grass, but she pushed through so that her daughter could have fun that day and also prove to herself that she could do it.
“I was tired, but I was able to accomplish walking to the grass,” she said.
Jackson spends two hours each day working with a physical therapist and is on a regimen of Evrysdi to help manage her condition. She said she knows that her SMA will continue to get worst, but she is grateful for what she has and what she can still do.
According to the group cure SMA, nearly 200 people across Alabama suffer from the disease.
“I pray and I thank God,” she said. “A lot of people with this, they can’t walk at all. I think God for my disability because I can still do things that I can’t do.”
Jackson’s oldest daughter, Calandra, is 24 now and said her mother continues to inspire her.
“She never asks for help,” Calandra said. “She wants to do everything on her own.”
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Collaborations with University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Touchstone Evaluations, Inc., University of Michigan International Center for Automotive Medicine, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Transportation and Logistics Agelab
Project expansion reinforces research vision of promoting safety innovations and facilitating a seamless transition to future mobility solutions
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) today announced plans to launch three new projects as part of its next phase of research, dedicated to advancing safety in mobility technologies. The research projects include an investigation on driver support features for vehicle lane centering, the creation of an in-vehicle intervention prototype to promote safe driving and the use of data to help improve technology to aid driver decision making to encourage safer driving behavior.
Additionally, Toyota announced that it has joined the Vulnerable Road User Injury Prevention Alliance (VIPA) at the University of Michigan International Center for Automotive Medicine (ICAM) to support ongoing research into crashes with shared road-users such as pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooter riders. VIPA seeks to enhance industry-wide understanding of common scenarios between motor vehicles and non-vehicle road users that have historically led to crashes and injuries, with an aim to ultimately contribute to the development of effective mitigation or prevention measures.
Along with the 13 projects announced in 2022, the three new projects are part of the current five-year $30 million commitment to explore diverse safety needs and analyze inclusive mobility options that cater to various applications, physical characteristics and accessibility levels for individuals and society.
"Our new research projects exemplify CSRC's dedication to our mission of improving safety in the automotive industry," said Danil Prokhorov, director of Toyota's CSRC. "By collaborating with researchers to study real-world problems related to mobility technologies, we aim to develop enhanced engineering tools and empower drivers to maximize the potential of advanced technologies."
For the new projects, CSRC is leveraging the expertise of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Agelab, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, and Touchstone Evaluations, Inc., respectively. Findings from the research projects will be shared publicly, maximizing the impact of these collaborations to help advance a future safe mobility society.
The three new research projects are:
Toyota created the Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) in 2011 to advance mobility safety for industry and society through open collaborations with universities, hospitals and other institutions. With current commitments, to date CSRC has received $115 million for foundational and applied safety research, including development of tools and testing procedures related to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and research into human factors on vehicle safety, among others.
The current phase of research 2022 – 2025 at CSRC is focused three key tracks:
- Human-Centric: CSRC strives to help ensure that safe mobility technologies are universally accessible and comprehensible, enabling everyone to benefit from them.
- Safety Assurance: By investigating traffic environment, human drivers and potential safety hazards, CSRC aims to enhance safe operations and mitigate risks associated with mobility technologies.
- Assessment: CSRC focuses on quantifying mobility safety measures to facilitate informed decision-making and drive effective safety strategies.
These new initiatives join CSRC's roster of 98 research projects with more than 30 different institutions. To date, CSRC has published over 275 research papers and engaged more than 300 researchers, who have publicly shared the output globally. The projects have made meaningful contributions to help advance research and technology relating to the safe integration of future mobility solutions for all.
TMNA R&D
For more than 50 years, Toyota Motor North America Research & Development (TMNA R&D) has led engineering for several of the best-selling Toyota vehicles on U.S. roads. Teams are now creating both next-generation vehicles and new and advanced mobility concepts that can better move people, goods and information. Toyota's innovation has produced more patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office than any other automaker for the past 9 consecutive years (3,056 in 2022). Centered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, TMNA R&D is pursuing Toyota's mission to "Produce Happiness for All" by making life safer, easier and more enjoyable. Globally, Toyota spends approximately $1 million per hour on R&D to ensure that Toyota rapidly and continuously develops cutting-edge, high-quality, and appealing vehicles.
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700 FPUS56 KPDT 061119
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Zone Forecast Product for Northeast Oregon and South Central Washington
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
WAZ026-070015-
Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the morning, then a
chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to
2 inches. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southeast wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the evening, then a
chance of rain or snow overnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch.
Lows in the 20s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
southwest overnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning, then a
chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow level 1500 feet.
Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow.
Lows 19 to 25. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13 to 22.
Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
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WAZ027-070015-
Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain or snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in
the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the 40s.
South wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the evening,
then a chance of rain or snow overnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. South wind 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph overnight. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of rain or snow in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southeast wind
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or
snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. North
wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. North
wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 22.
Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
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WAZ028-070015-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Connell, Prosser, and Tri-Cities
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the
upper 40s to lower 50s. Breezy. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain in the evening, then a chance of rain or
snow overnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the lower to mid
30s. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning, then a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. South wind
5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain or
snow. Lows in the 20s. North wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. North
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 19 to 23.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17 to 24.
Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
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WAZ029-070015-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the morning,
then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
Windy. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain or
snow overnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower
30s. South wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance
of precipitation 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain or snow
in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid to upper 40s. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. East
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the lower 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18 to 23.
Highs in the 30s.
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Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the city of Ski Bluewood Resort
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain or snow in
the afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower to mid 30s, except in the upper 30s to mid 40s valleys.
Windy. South wind 20 to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Rain and mountain snow likely in the evening, then
rain and mountain snow overnight. Mountain snow accumulation up
to 2 inches valleys and 1 to 3 inches in the mountains. Snow
level 4000 feet. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Windy. South
wind 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to 25 mph
overnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow in the morning,
then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the 30s. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 19 to 23.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 16 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 20s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 14 to 18.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s
to lower 30s. Lows 14 to 23.
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East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET...
.TODAY...Snow in the morning, then rain or snow likely in the
afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Snow
accumulation of 3 to 6 inches valleys and 4 to 8 inches in the
mountains. Snow level 2500 feet. Highs in the upper 20s to upper
30s, except in the upper 30s to lower 40s valleys. South wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then a
chance of snow overnight. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows
17 to 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning, then a
chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s to upper 30s. Southeast
wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Lows 14 to 21. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 20s to lower 30s, except in the lower to mid 30s
valleys.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 12 to 22.
Highs in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
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WAZ521-070015-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Goldendale and Bickleton
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain or snow likely in the morning, then rain or snow in
the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the
upper 30s to mid 40s. Breezy. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the evening,
then a chance of rain or snow overnight. Snow accumulation up to
1 inch. Snow level 2000 feet overnight. Lows in the lower 20s to
lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A 50 percent chance of rain or snow in
the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to
lower 40s. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or
snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Lows 17 to 25. Northeast wind 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 15 to 23.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
20s to mid 30s. Lows 15 to 24.
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When China’s qualification campaign for the men’s World Cup ended in February with a humiliating loss to Vietnam, coach Li Xiaopeng apologized to angry fans and promised that “Chinese soccer will definitely revive in the future, but it needs hard work, generation by generation.”
The revival is being led by the country’s women, who are very much the short and medium-term focus of the Chinese Football Association.
China was drawn with England and Denmark in Group D of the 2023 Women’s World Cup at a ceremony in Auckland, New Zealand last weekend. Just 48 hours later, China’s State General Administration of Sport, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and the CFA announced a reform and development plan for women’s soccer until 2035.
By 2025, the plan stated that the objective is to have a 50-team league structure and 30 youth training centers to “improve the environment and atmosphere for the development of women’s soccer, and consolidate the foundation for its development.”
The Chinese team competing in the under-17 women’s World Cup in India opened with a 2-1 win over Mexico but didn’t make it out of the group following losses to Colombia and Spain.
But if all goes according to the new plan, by 2035 China will have hosted and won the women’s World Cup and soccer will be a widely popular participation sport for women and girls.
Next year’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will give the plan’s architects an idea of the current level of the Chinese team. The objective is to reach the quarterfinals, or last eight, in the 32-team tournament.
The Asian champions have games against England and Denmark and the four-team group will be completed next February by the winner of a playoff series involving Senegal, Haiti and Chile.
“There are two European teams in our group, they are stronger than my team,” coach Shui Qingxia said. “What an unfortunate coincidence that we were drawn into the same group with them.
“I think Denmark is quite strong and England is European champion so that will be very tough and we have to do our best to get ready.”
Compared with the men, who lost all three games in 2002 in their only appearance to date at the World Cup, the women have had success in the past. The Chinese women’s team reached the final of the 1999 World Cup, losing on penalties to host nation United States, and have nine Asian titles — although seven of those were between 1986 and ’99.
The Steel Roses have faded a little since then and have failed to progress past the quarterfinals at the World Cup. The team finished bottom of its group at the 2020 Olympics with one point from three games.
In Asia, China has been challenged by the arrival of Australia into the Asian Football Confederation in 2006, and the rise of Japan, which won the women’s 2011 World Cup.
February’s dramatic Asian Cup final win over South Korea, when China rallied from 2-0 down to win 3-2, was hailed around the country as a return to glory.
“If faith has a color, it must be China red!” The Chinese Football Association said, adding that the team was “the pride of China.”
That is the hope for next decade, with China’s struggling men’s teams likely to take a backseat while the women’s teams prepare to drive forward to take on the world with the support of the country behind them.
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Olympic medalist and model Kim Glass took to social media to talk about an assault that left her with fractured facial bones and several cuts in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend.
Glass posted on her Instagram account that she was saying goodbye to a friend after lunch Saturday when a man she described as homeless approached.
“He just like looked at me with some pretty hateful eyes,” said Glass, who thought the man was about to hit the car she was standing near.
Instead, the man flung a metal pipe that struck her in the face.
In the video, Glass can be seen with her right eye swollen shut with deep cuts on her nose and above her right eye.
Stitches were required to close the wound over her eye, she said.
Bystanders came and held the man down until police arrived and took him into custody.
The man, identified Monday as 51-year-old Semeon Tesfamariam, was taken to jail and was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. He is being held without bail.
Glass said she had no previous interaction with the man and warned others to be ready for anything when out in public.
“There’s a lot of mentally ill people on these streets right now. You shouldn’t have to be fearful when you walk but it’s true … You guys just be safe,” Glass said.
The 2008 Olympic volleyball silver medalist and Sports Illustrated model said she made the video because she was getting a lot of messages and felt the story was going to get out anyway.
She also wanted to assure everyone that her eye was going to be OK after the attack.
The incident occurred as Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is facing criticism and a recall effort over his approach to crime. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/olympian-kim-glass-attacked-hit-with-metal-pipe-in-los-angeles/ | 2022-07-12 01:27:22 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/olympian-kim-glass-attacked-hit-with-metal-pipe-in-los-angeles/ |
AUSTIN (KXAN/NEXSTAR) — Texas House Democrats on Friday leveled a successful procedural objection to Senate Bill 14, which would ban gender transition care for minors. This is the second roadblock to the Republican priority legislation after a vote was delayed earlier in the week when opponents filled the chamber’s gallery in protest.
The bill was set for a vote Tuesday but the protests and a parliamentary move changed the plan.
As the debate started on Friday, Rep. Mary González, D-El Paso, raised a point of order as a procedural move in an attempt to block the bill. The bill was sent back to the House Committee on Public Health to fix the challenged errors.
The bill will be back up for debate in the House next week, according to Calendars Committee Chairman Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, who decides which bills are discussed on the House floor and when.
“It won’t be watered down. It will pass and become law,” he said.
On Tuesday, as lawmakers began to open debate on the bill on second reading, protesters in the gallery started chanting in opposition to the legislation. Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan asked the Sergeant at Arms to clear the House gallery.
SB 14 would prohibit trans youth from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapy in order to transition. Some medical groups and providers told lawmakers this care can be vital to their mental health during previous committee hearings on the bills. Trans kids who are already accessing these treatments for gender-affirming purposes would have to be “weaned off” in a “medically appropriate” manner. The bill would also prohibit transition-related surgeries, though these are rarely performed on kids, according to a Politifact fact check.
The Senate has already passed a version of the bill, and Republican leaders in the House have expressed confidence that it has broad support from the GOP majority amongst the lower chamber. On Tuesday, Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, told radio talk show host Mark Davis he felt “very confident” the House would pass SB 14.
“I expect a handful of Democrats to join us. I know there are more Democrats, a multitude of Democrats, that support this that want to vote for it,” Leach told The Mark Davis Show. “The question mark is whether their gonna be able to break away.” | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/bill-banning-gender-transition-care-for-youth-stalls-in-texas-house-again-after-protest-delay/ | 2023-05-06 02:24:11 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/bill-banning-gender-transition-care-for-youth-stalls-in-texas-house-again-after-protest-delay/ |
...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...An extended period of stagnant air, with light winds
and little vertical mixing.
* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central
Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM MST Friday, and this time may be extended.
* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of
pollutants near the surface.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strong enough today,
Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons in portions of the Upper
Treasure Valley and Western Magic Valley to limit stagnation.
However, parts of the zones will experience stagnant air and
were therefore included in this advisory.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
An Air Stagnation Advisory concerns itself with meteorological
conditions only. For more information on air pollution in Idaho,
visit website www.deq.idaho.gov. For Oregon, visit website
www.oregon.gov/deq.
If possible, reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to
air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and the use of
residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and
vehicle idling as much as possible.
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Senators, including new Sens. Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton, center, and Brian Lenney, R-Nampa, right, visit during the organizational session of the Legislature on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
The Senate Education Committee voted Tuesday to introduce legislation that would create an educational savings account for Idaho families that would pay for a variety of education-related costs, including private school tuition.
Sen. Tammy Nichols, R-Middleton, presented the proposal, telling the committee that students' educational needs are not currently being met by the available educational options.
Nichols and Sens. Brian Lenney, R-Nampa; Scott Herndon, R-Sagle; and Cindy Carlson, R-Riggins, introduced the concepts of the proposal at a town hall meeting earlier this month. The topic of "school choice" as been a major subject of debate for the current session, with opponents arguing that it will siphon needed funding away from public schools and hurt rural communities.
More information about the topic of school choice and the current educational savings account proposed legislation can be found online here.
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Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week concludes Tuesday with the 92nd annual All-Star Game, with the first pitch scheduled for just after 8 p.m.
The sole Phillies player who will be at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is outfielder Kyle Schwarber, who entered the All-Star break leading the National League in home runs with 29. He’ll certainly be well rested after losing in the first round of last night’s Home Run Derby to 42-year-old Albert Pujols, who topped Schwarber by one home run.
If the game feels a bit depleted of stars, that’s because a number of All-Stars are nursing injuries. Among those who won’t take the field due to injuries are Phillies slugger Bryce Harper (broken thumb), Los Angeles Angels outfielder and South Jersey native Mike Trout (back spasms), Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (left knee), and St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and nine-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado (lower back tightness).
» READ MORE: Take it from the stars: Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber is also an All-Star teammate
Helping to fill the void will be two All-Star Game veterans — Pujols and Detroit Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera — who were added to the rosters as “All-Star Legends Selections” thanks to a new clause in the collective bargaining agreement.
Dodger Stadium, the longtime home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is hosting the All-Star Game for the first time since 1980, when the Phillies were represented by Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and Steve Carlton. The Dodgers also hosted the game in 1959 at the Los Angeles Coliseum and in 1949, but back then the team was still in Brooklyn playing at Ebbets Field.
One lingering question is how many viewers will tune in. Last year, about 8.24 million people watched the All-Star Game on Fox, the second-smallest audience for the game in history, according to Sports Media Watch’s Jon Lewis. But despite the steady decline in viewers over the years, it has remained the most-watched All-Star game in professional sports, drawing more viewers than both the Pro Bowl (about 6.69 million viewers in 2022) and the NBA All-Star Game (about 6.28 million viewers).
Here’s everything you need to know to watch or stream this year’s MLB All-Star Game:
What time does the MLB All-Star Game start?
The 2022 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m Eastern, and will air live on Fox from Dodger Stadium.
The game will stream live on the Fox Sports app, though it’s only available there for cable subscribers. It will also stream live on MLB.TV, though the subscription service is hardly worth it for Phillies fans in the Philadelphia market due to its blackout rules.
The game can also be streamed on a host of services that carry Fox, including FuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
Fox Sports will kick off its live coverage at 7 p.m. with a pregame show hosted by Kevin Burkhardt alongside analysts Alex Rodriguez, Frank Thomas, and David Ortiz.
» READ MORE: Bryce Harper and other MLB stars swing only one bat — and it’s made in Philly’s backyard
For the first time in 21 years, Joe Buck won’t be on the call
The last time there was an All-Star Game that Joe Buck didn’t call, Alex Rodriguez was with the Seattle Mariners and two of the National League’s reserve catchers were named Joe Girardi and Mike Lieberthal.
Buck called 19 straight All-Star Games for Fox, dating back to 2001 (there was no game in 2020 due to COVID-19). But thanks to his decision in March to join Troy Aikman on ESPN’s Monday Night Football, Fox needed a replacement in the booth for both the All-Star Game and the World Series later this year.
Enter Joe Davis, the 34-year-old television voice of the Dodgers who has called baseball, college football, and college basketball games for Fox since 2014. Davis will be joined in the booth by Hall of Famer John Smoltz, with Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci reporting from Dodgers Stadium.
» READ MORE: Will the Nationals trade Juan Soto? A deal elsewhere could help the Phillies’ playoff push
New tie rule for the All-Star Game
As part of the settlement between the league and its players that ended the MLB lockout in March, this year’s All-Star Game will have a fun tweak — but only if there’s a tie after nine innings.
Instead of going into extra innings, three players from each league will participate in a mini home run derby that will decide the game, according to rules obtained by the Associated Press. Each player gets three swings, and the team that ends up with the most home runs wins. Players are permitted to take an unlimited number of pitches without being penalized.
If the game remains tied, each team will pick a single player, with the pair facing off three swings at a time. The mini derby will continue until the tie is broken.
The All-Star Game has had a tie just 13 times since its inception in 1933, most recently in 2018, when the game was decided in 10 innings.
Bryce Harper is an All-Star, but won’t play tonight
Harper was voted into his seventh All-Star game by fans as the National League’s designated hitter, but won’t play after his thumb was fractured by a 97 mph fastball during a game against the San Diego Padres last month.
The good news is Harper’s thumb surgery went off without a hitch a few weeks ago, and barring any complications, he’s on track to return to the Phillies as soon as mid-August.
That leaves Schwarber as the lone Phillies player on this year’s All-Star team. Starting pitchers Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola were snubbed and not selected as replacements, despite several National League All-Stars — including Braves ace Max Fried and 2021 Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers — pulling out of the game for various reasons.
“It would’ve been a privilege, but it is what it is,” Wheeler said following a loss against the St. Louis Cardinals last week. “I don’t care. I’ll spend time with my family.”
All-Star Game rosters
National League
Starting lineup
Ronald Acuña, Jr., OF, Atlanta Braves
Mookie Betts, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
Manny Machado, 3B, San Diego Padres
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals
Trea Turner, SS, Los Angeles Dodgers
Willson Contreras, C, Chicago Cubs
William Contreras, DH, Atlanta Braves (replaces Phillies DH Bryce Harper)
Joc Pederson, OF, San Francisco Giants
Jeff McNeil, 2B, New York Mets (replaces Marlins 2B Jazz Chisholm)
Starting pitcher
Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
Reserves
C - Travis d’Arnaud, Atlanta Braves
1B - Pete Alonso, New York Mets
1B - C.J. Cron, Colorado Rockies
1B - Freedie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
2B - Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres
3B - Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves
SS - Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves
OF - Ian Happ, Chicago Cups
OF - Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
OF - Juan Soto, Washington Nationals
DH - Garrett Cooper, Miami Marlins
DH - Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
Pitchers
Sandy Alcántara, Miami Marlins
Tyler Anderson, Los Angeles Dodgers
David Bednar, Pittsburgh Pirates
Luis Castillo, Cincinnati Reds
Edwin Díaz, New York Mets
Tony Gonsolin, Los Angeles Dodgers
Ryan Helsley, St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Mantiply, Arizona Diamondbacks
Miles Mikolas, St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Musgrove, San Diego Padres
Devin Williams, Milwaukee Brewers
All-Stars who won’t play
Jazz Chisholm Jr, 2B, Miami Marlins (back)
Bryce Harper, DH, Philadelphia Phillies (thumb)
Nolan Arenado, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals (back)
Starling Marte, OF, New York Mets (groin)
Corbin Burnes, P, Milwaukee Brewers (rest)
Max Fried, P, Atlanta Braves (rest)
Josh Hader, P, Milwaukee Brewers (rest)
Carlos Rodón, P, San Francisco Giants (blister)
American League
Starters
Shohei Ohtani, DH, Los Angeles Angeles
Aaron Judge, OF, New York Yankees
Rafael Devers, 3B, Boston Red Sox
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Toronto Blue Jays
Giancarlo Stanton, OF, New York Yankees
Byron Buxton, OF, Minnesota Twins (replaces Angels OF Mike Trout)
Tim Anderson, SS, Chicago White Sox
Andrés Giménez, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (replaces Astros 2B Jose Altuve)
Alejandro Kirk, C, Toronto Blue Jays
Starting Pitcher
Shane McClanahan, Tampa Bay Rays
Reserves
C - Jose Trevino, New York Yankees
1B - Luis Arráez, Minnesota Twins
1B - Ty France, Seattle Mariners
2B - Santiago Espinal, Toronto Blue Jays
2B - Andrés Giménez, Cleveland Guardians
3B - José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians
SS - Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox
SS - Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
OF - Andrew Benintendi, Kansas City Royals
OF - Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
OF - Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners
OF - Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros
DH - J. D. Martinez, Boston Red Sox
DH - Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
Pitchers
Paul Blackburn, Oakland Athletics
Emmanuel Clase, Cleveland Guardians
Nestor Cortés Jr., New York Yankees
Liam Hendriks, Chicago White Sox
Clay Holmes, New York Yankees
Jorge López, Baltimore Orioles
Alek Manoah, Toronto Blue Jays
Shane McClanahan, Tampa Bay Rays
Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
Martín Pérez, Texas Rangers
Jordan Romano, Toronto Blue Jays
Gregory Soto, Detroit Tigers
Framber Valdez, Houston Astros
All-Stars who won’t play
José Altuve, 2B, Houston Astros (knee)
Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels (back)
George Springer, OF, Toronto Blue Jays (elbow)
Yordan Álvarez, DH, Houston Astros (hand)
Gerrit Cole, P, New York Yankees (rest)
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BISMARCK, N.D., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. ("MDU Resources") (NYSE: MDU) today announced that Knife River Holding Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MDU Resources, has priced an offering of $425 million of notes due 2031, in connection with the previously announced spinoff of Knife River Corporation into a separate publicly traded company.
The notes will be issued by Knife River Holding Company, which, in connection with the anticipated spinoff, will be the new parent company for Knife River Corporation. Upon the consummation of the spinoff, the notes will be jointly and severally guaranteed by each of Knife River Holding Company's existing and future direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) that is a borrower or guarantor under certain syndicated credit facilities or certain capital markets debt of Knife River Holding Company or any other subsidiary guarantor. The closing of the offering of the notes is expected to occur on or about April 25, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.
The notes will bear interest at a rate of 7.750% per annum, payable semiannually in cash in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning November 1, 2023, and will mature on May 1, 2031.
Knife River Holding Company intends to lend or contribute the net proceeds from this offering of the notes to Knife River Corporation and, at Knife River Holding Company's option, use the remaining proceeds to pay Knife River Holding Company's and its subsidiaries' fees, costs and expenses related to the spinoff, the notes offering and the related transactions. It is expected that Knife River Corporation will use such net proceeds to repay intercompany obligations owing to certain subsidiaries of MDU Resources. The net proceeds from the notes offering will be held in escrow until certain conditions relating to the spinoff are satisfied.
The notes are being offered, in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers and, pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act, only to non-U.S. persons outside the United States. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from registration requirements or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is legal counsel to MDU Resources and Knife River Holding Company in connection with the notes offering. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is legal counsel to the initial purchasers in connection with the notes offering.
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any offers of the notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.
About MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and the S&P High-Yield Dividend Aristocrats indices, is Building a Strong America® by providing essential products and services through its regulated energy delivery and construction materials and services businesses. For more information about MDU Resources, contact the Investor Relations Department at investor@mduresources.com.
About Knife River
Knife River Corporation mines aggregates and markets crushed stone, sand, gravel and related construction materials, including ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other value-added products. It also distributes cement and asphalt oil. It performs integrated contracting services.
Forward-Looking Statement
The information in this release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained in this release, including statements about the planned separation of Knife River Corporation and the future state of MDU Resources, are expressed in good faith and are believed by MDU Resources to have a reasonable basis. Nonetheless, actual results may differ materially from the projected results expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, refer to Item 1A-Risk Factors in MDU Resources' most recent Form 10-K.
Media Contacts: Laura Lueder, MDU Resources manager of communications and public relations, 701-530-1095
Tony Spilde, Knife River senior director of communications, 541-213-0947
Investor Contact: Brent Miller, director of financial projects and investor relations, 701-530-1730
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Blackpink in your area: K-pop supergroup sets Dodger Stadium concert
A Blackpink takeover of Dodger Stadium: How you like that, Angelenos?
The stadium announced Monday that the K-pop group known for hits including “Shut Down” and “Lovesick Girls” will return to Los Angeles in August as part of its Born Pink American tour encore.
The quartet — comprising of singers Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rosé — will play one stadium show Aug. 26 in L.A.. Blackpink has additional stadium shows set for Las Vegas, San Francisco and East Rutherford, N.J., before arriving at the home of the Dodgers.
Blackpink ruled the desert at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday night. Here’s how you can watch the group’s full performance.
Fans can register to buy presale tickets until early next week. Public ticket sales start April 28 at 10 a.m. local time after a series of presales for fan club members, registered buyers and American Express cardholders. Detailed information can be found at blackpinklive.com.
Over the weekend, Blackpink made history at Coachella 2023 as the first K-pop group to headline the Indio, Calif., festival. During its set the group performed “Kill This Love,” “How You Like That” and “Pink Venom.” Blackpink will return to the desert Sunday for Coachella’s second weekend.
Blackpink headlines Day 2 of Coachella 2023, which also features performances from boygenius, Rosalía, Charli XCX, Eric Prydz and the Breeders.
Blackpink was last in Los Angeles in November 2022, when they played what is now BMO Stadium in Exposition Park. In 2019, they performed at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
The supergroup released its latest album, “Born Pink,” in 2022. Blackpink has received various nominations for People’s Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and iHeart Radio Music Awards.
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Taylor Hall Player Prop Bets: Bruins vs. Panthers - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5
Taylor Hall will be in action when the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers meet on Wednesday at TD Garden in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, beginning at 7:00 PM ET. Does a bet on Hall interest you? Our stats and information can help.
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Taylor Hall vs. Panthers Game Info & Odds
- When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, CBC, SportsNet, TVAS, NESN, and BSFL
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- Points Prop: 0.5 points (Over odds: +125)
- Assists Prop: 0.5 assists (Over odds: +250)
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Hall Season Stats Insights
- Hall has averaged 15:55 of ice time this season (with a plus-minus rating of +11).
- In Hall's 61 games played this season he's scored in 17 of them, but has yet to post a multi-goal effort.
- Hall has a point in 32 games this season (out of 61), including multiple points eight times.
- Hall has an assist in 20 of 61 games played this season, including multiple assists four times.
- Hall's implied probability to go over his point total is 44.4% based on the odds.
- The implied probability of Hall going over his assist prop bet, based on the odds, is 28.6%.
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Hall Stats vs. the Panthers
- The Panthers are 21st in goals allowed, conceding 272 total goals (3.3 per game) in the league.
- The team's goal differential (+16) ranks 16th in the NHL.
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The Detroit Red Wings are coming off a much-needed statement win on Thursday, and now look for some consistency as they prepare for an afternoon clash with the New York Islanders on Saturday.
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After a horrendous loss to another team from New York earlier this week, the Red Wings came back with a much better performance on Thursday night against the Washington Capitals. Granted, a lot of the praise was turned toward goaltender Ville Husso, who ended up making 33 saves on the night. Despite Alex Ovechkin tying Gordie Howe’s record for most goals with a single franchise (786), Detroit came back with a goal from Lucas Raymond, before Andrew Copp finally scored his first as a Red Wing to give them the lead late in the third. An empty-netter from captain Dylan Larkin capped off a 3-1 victory for Detroit.
It was a big win for the Wings, who lost 8-3 to the Buffalo Sabres in their previous game. The valiant effort to come back from such a huge loss shows the maturity of the locker room, keeping them in the conversation for being potential playoff contenders.
They welcome an Islanders team to town that did not come into 2022-23 with many expectations. Yet, after a 2-4 start, New York has caught fire, winning each of their last five games. They have not been against any slouch teams either, as they have victories over their rivals in the Rangers, the Carolina Hurricanes and the defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche. While it is still a long season ahead, the Isles are looking more like the team that went to consecutive semifinal appearances.
The Red Wings had the Islanders’ number last season, winning two of the three meetings, including both at LCA.
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What: NHL Hockey
Who: New York Islanders (7-4-0) vs. Detroit Red Wings (5-3-2)
When: Saturday, November 5
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)
Channel: Bally Sports Detroit
Stream: DirecTV Stream
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TRENTON. N.J. (AP) — Gas prices have again dropped sharply in New Jersey and around the country as demand remains slow and supplies continue to increase.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.49, down 14 cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.42 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.31, down 13 cents last week. Drivers were paying $3.33 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
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In announcing her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination this week, Nikki Haley made a subtle reference to the historic nature of her candidacy.
“I don’t put up with bullies,” Haley said in a video that launched her bid to become the first female president of the U.S. “And when you kick back, it hurts them more if you’re wearing heels.”
Haley has plenty of accomplishments, including becoming the first woman elected governor of South Carolina and representing the U.S. at the United Nations. But her introduction captured the balancing act women — particularly conservative women — often navigate as they aspire to win the top job in American politics.
They must show toughness to prove they can compete against rivals who are almost always men for a job that has only been held by men. But there’s also something of an invisible line that can’t be crossed for fear of being viewed as too tough and repelling voters.
“We’ve seen higher levels of Republican women running and winning in recent elections,” said Kelly Dittmar, director of research and a scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. “But what you also see these women often doing is working hard to meet that double bind. … It’s like, ‘I’m tough, but I’m also feminine. I’m also meeting my kind of feminine expectations.’”
Sexism in politics is hardly limited to one political party, with women in public life often under pressure to appear “likable” in ways that aren’t expected of men. During a Democratic primary debate in 2008, a male moderator pressed Hillary Clinton on the “likability issue” in relation to her rival, Barack Obama.
“I don’t think I’m that bad,” Clinton responded. Obama broke in to say, “You’re likable enough, Hillary.”
More recently, prominent Democratic women have also sought to project toughness in their campaigns. Sharice Davids, a former mixed martial arts fighter, sparred in a 2018 ad for a Kansas congressional seat. Amy McGrath, who challenged Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell in 2020, highlighted her experience as a Marine fighter pilot.
But the dynamics are different, Dittmar said, in Republican politics, where voters tend to have more traditional views about stereotypical gender roles. That can incentivize Republican women seeking top offices to demonstrate both their toughness and femininity. She noted how former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin introduced herself as a vice presidential nominee in 2008 with a joke comparing hockey moms to a pitbull with lipstick.
“It’s another way to cue” to voters that candidates are both tough and feminine, Dittmar said.
Haley’s formal announcement in Charleston, South Carolina, on Wednesday was peppered with examples. A congressman described Haley as leading with “an iron fist in a velvet glove.” The mother of Otto Warmbier, the young American who died after he was held and tortured in North Korea, said Haley taught her how to fight but also checked on her with the compassion of a fellow mom. And Haley herself called on voters to send “a tough-as-nails woman to the White House.”
Haley is one of only five Republican women to launch prominent campaigns for the office this century. By comparison, 12 Democratic women have been prominent candidates, including six in 2020, according to CAWP. The 12 include Clinton as the party’s 2016 nominee and a 2020 candidate, Kamala Harris, who became the country’s first female vice president.
Women face other hurdles their male peers do not, including online abuse that overwhelmingly targets women, especially women of color.
Haley’s main competition so far for the nomination, former President Donald Trump, has a long record of insulting his rivals, targeting women with sexist attacks including criticizing their appearance.
Clinton’s campaign accused Trump during the 2016 election of repeatedly interrupting her during a debate, saying it resembled a frustrating experience many women have with men. Trump also made critical remarks about the appearance of the last major Republican female candidate to challenge him for the presidency, businesswoman Carly Fiorina.
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the last of six women to drop out of the party’s 2020 presidential primary, referenced sexism as a factor, noting the two remaining hopefuls were white men. Trump said her problem was actually a “lack of talent” and called her mean and unlikable.
Before Haley made her bid official, Trump called her “a very ambitious person,” telling conservative talk show host Hugh Hewitt that Haley “just couldn’t stay in her seat.” He also said he essentially gave Haley his blessing before she reversed course on an earlier decision not to challenge him. “I said, ‘You know what, Nikki, if you want to run, you go ahead and run.’”
Haley, a former accountant and state legislator who became South Carolina’s first female and first Indian American governor, is no stranger to sexist and racist attacks.
The daughter of Indian immigrants, she has written and talked about growing up in a small town as the only brown-skinned family. During her 2010 campaign for governor, a state lawmaker used a racial slur to reference her. He later apologized.
Former Rep. Susan Brooks of Indiana, who led GOP efforts to recruit and elect more women to the U.S. House, called Haley’s candidacy “good for the party” and the country.
Olivia Perez-Cubas is spokeswoman for Winning For Women, which formed to help elect more GOP women after Democratic women led a takeover of the U.S. House in 2018. She said the group wants to ensure the Republican Party is representative of the U.S., which means it needs more diversity, including more women.
She is also hopeful that having more women in office or running as candidates will help Republicans attract more female voters, who have been more likely to support Democrats than Republicans in recent presidential elections. AP VoteCast, a broad survey of the electorate, shows 55% of women voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and 43% voted for Trump.
“Voters like to see and hear themselves reflected,” she said. “And when we can put forward a strong candidate that’s a woman, that’s great for everyone.”
Still, Perez-Cubas acknowledged that just as in many careers, the bar for women is “always just a little bit higher.”
Republican businesswoman Tudor Dixon was the first woman to be the GOP nominee for governor in Michigan, defeating four male rivals in the 2022 primary. Her nomination was surprising to some voters, Dixon said, including one woman who liked the Republican’s policies but said, “I just can’t vote for you because you have four girls and I don’t think you should be leaving them.”
Michigan was one of five states where 2022 gubernatorial contests were between two women, a U.S. record. But it also led to “disgusting” comparisons between herself and Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Dixon said, such as who was younger or more physically fit — discussions that rarely happen in contests between two men.
She applauded Haley for getting into the race, saying it’s not an easy thing to do.
“You are personally attacked. You put yourself out there, and it’s hard,” she said. “But young women should see that they can do this, and that the future is that women are doing the same things that men are doing.”
Evelyn Sanguinetti, who was Illinois’ first Latina lieutenant governor when she served with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, had similar experiences on the campaign trail. She was excited about Haley’s bid, noting the historic nature of electing a woman who is of Indian descent and could, she said, lead with empathy and compassion at a time when the country is greatly divided.
“I’d like for our daughters to see that, because we’ve been seeing a lot of males, particularly white males, for a really long time,” Sanguinetti said.
In her Wednesday speech, Haley made a point to eschew so-called identity politics. But she stood on stage wearing the white of the suffragette movement and had a message to her rivals.
“As I set out on this new journey I will simply say this,” Haley said. “May the best woman win.”
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Hours after his release from jail, UF quarterback Jalen Kitna is no longer on the Gators’ roster after his recent arrest for child pornography.
Kitna posted an $80,000 bond and left Alachua County Jail on Thursday evening, a day after he was arrested on five charges related to child pornography that included an image of a prepubescent female and adult male.
Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Meshon T. Rawls set the bond amount and also denied Kitna future Internet access or unsupervised contact with minors under the age of 18.
The 19-year-old returned home with his family to Burleson, Texas, where he was a 3-star recruit who signed with the Gators in 2021.
Kitna appeared Thursday in the county courthouse, where his hearing was shown a closed-circuit video feed. Kitna was visibly distraught during the 75-minute proceeding, at one point sobbing into his hands as his mother Jennifer asked Rawls to release her son to their custody.
Jennifer and Jon Kitna, a former NFL quarterback, promised to supervise their son back at their Texas home and accompany him to Gainesville for future court appearances.
Kitna faces two second-degree felony charges for distribution of child exploitation material, each carrying a bond of $25,000, and three counts of possession of child pornography, third-degree felonies each demanding a $10,000 bond.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Edgar Thompson at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @osgators.
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WLBT’s Things To Know 5/19/22: Details of detention center escape, petition to rename Reservior, accused Buffalo massacre gunman due in court
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - If you missed a few of the most important headlines and need to play catch up, no worries. WLBT has gathered some of the top stories from our website to get you up to speed.
1. Youth detention center escape
More details are emerging about the escape that occurred recently at the Henley-Young Patton Juvenile Justice Center. Tuesday evening, authorities reported that Rondarius Ragsdale escaped from the facility located on McDowell Road in Jackson. Hinds County Administrator Kenny Wayne Jones, who oversees the center, commended the sheriff and law enforcement for their response and said the county is taking steps to prevent another escape from occurring. “I don’t know if they’ve released the investigative tapes yet. Once you get a chance to see the tapes, you’ll see how extraordinary his escape was,” Jones said. “You have to have some serious athleticism to do that.” Sources tell WLBT that the 17-year-old was able to scale a wall and then run across Henley-Young’s roof to get out.
2. Petition to rename Reservoir
A petition calls for rebranding a manmade lake in Mississippi by removing the name of a racist former governor and replacing it with the name of an outdoors journalist. The Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson was completed in 1963 and named by the reservoir board of directors at the time. Barnett was governor from 1960 to 1964 and was an avowed segregationist. A new petition calls for naming the lake the R.H. Cleveland Reservoir, to honor Bobby Cleveland, who died after a traffic accident on April 28. Cleveland wrote for the Clarion-Ledger for decades. After leaving in 2012, he became a spokesperson for the agency that manages the reservoir.
3. Man charged in Buffalo massacre due back in court
The white man accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was scheduled to appear in court Thursday as authorities, including the FBI, continued to investigate the possibility of hate crime and terrorism charges. Payton Gendron, 18, live-streamed the attack from a helmet camera before surrendering to police outside the grocery store. Shortly before the attack last Saturday, he posted hundreds of pages of writings to online discussion groups where he detailed his plans for the assault and his racist motivation. Investigators have been examining those documents, which included a private diary he kept on the chat platform Discord. At his initial court appearance last week, Gendron’s court-appointed lawyer entered a plea of “not guilty” on his behalf. The massacre at the Tops supermarket was unsettling even in a nation that has become almost numb to mass shootings. All but two of the 13 people shot during the attack were Black.
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Twitter’s pared-down staff struggles with misinformation
(AP) - Twitter is struggling to respond to political misinformation and other harmful posts on the social media platform after Elon Musk fired roughly half of its workforce just days before the U.S. midterm elections, according to employees who survived the cuts and an outside voting rights group.
The recent mass layoffs spared many of the people whose job it is to keep hate and misinformation off the social-media platform. Musk cut just 15% of those frontline content-moderation workers, compared to roughly 50% job cuts companywide, an executive said last week.
But in preparation for the layoffs, employees said the company also sharply reduced how many employees can look into a specific account’s digital history and behavior — a practice necessary to investigate if it’s been used maliciously and take action to suspend it. The company said it froze access to those tools to reduce “insider risk” at a time of transition.
The developments are causing concern as the U.S. midterm elections culminate on Tuesday. Though millions of Americans have already cast early and absentee ballots, millions more are expected to go to the polls to cast in-person votes. Election watchers fear the platform may not be equipped to handle hate speech, misinformation that could impact voter safety and security, and actors seeking to cast doubt on the legitimate winners of elections around the country.
Researchers tracking misinformation ahead of the midterms notified Twitter on Friday about three posts from well-known far-right figures that advanced debunked claims about election fraud. The posts remain up three days later. When Common Cause asked Twitter for an update on Monday, the platform said the posts were “under review.”
Before Musk took over, Twitter responded much more quickly, said Jesse Littlewood, vice president for campaigns at Common Cause. The group said they had been in regular contact with Twitter staff before Musk took over. Now, they are getting a response from a generic email address.
“We had been getting much faster decisions from them, sometimes within hours,” said Littlewood. Now, he said, “It’s like pushing the button for the walk sign at the stop light, and nothing is happening.”
Musk gutted teams working on marketing, communications and editorial curation of what people see on Twitter. But his decision to retain most of Twitter’s content moderation team came as a welcome surprise to some inside and outside the company. Musk, after all, promised to let free speech flourish by loosening Twitter’s content restrictions and restoring accounts banned for violating those rules. He has also pledged to end the current user verification system in favor of a $7.99 subscription fee.
But the fact that the content moderation team survived could mean that critical misinformation functions such as blocking incitements of political violence will continue, and some of the worst-case scenarios around election misinformation won’t be realized. Some of Musk’s own tweets have been annotated with fact-checked context in recent days.
Two employees who survived the job cuts credit a previously little-known executive Yoel Roth, Twitter’s global head of safety and integrity, for leveraging his team’s importance to Musk’s goals for Twitter while avoiding moves that might anger the mercurial Tesla CEO.
“Yoel Roth singlehandedly saved the company,” said a Twitter employee who spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns about job security. “On the public side, he appropriately and thoughtfully engaged with Elon Musk in a way that was not subservient, but deferring, because Elon is the king.”
Roth has become the public face of Twitter’s content moderation since Musk took over and has regularly defended Twitter’s ongoing efforts to fight harmful misinformation. Musk, a prolific tweeter with more than 110 million followers, has frequently pointed to Roth’s Twitter feed as the most reliable account of the company’s adherence to integrity standards. And the billionaire, who embraces the idea that Twitter’s past leadership suppressed right-wing views, defended Roth when ardent Musk supporters demanded his firing over past comments they thought showed Roth’s liberal bias.
Roth, who once worked at an Apple store fixing Mac computers, joined Twitter in 2015 after spending a year studying online hate speech at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, according to his LinkedIn profile. In May, he took on a senior role “responsible for all user, content, and security policies, comprising more than 120 policymakers, threat investigators, data analysts, and operations specialists.”
Roth didn’t respond to requests for comment.
A legal scholar who sits on Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council, an advisory board set up in 2016, said she has long been impressed with Roth’s candor about the challenges of content moderation and the nuances of free speech — such as the importance of curbing abusive content to enable the free speech of women and others more likely to be harassed online.
“If Musk had been able to cut everybody in content moderation and just replace it with his ‘yes’ men, he probably would have,” said Mary Anne Franks, a law professor at the University of Miami and president of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative. “The only reason why he hasn’t is because he maybe recognizes that would make Twitter unworkable.”
One Twitter employee said Monday that layoff survivors were actively looking for new jobs in part because of Musk’s lack of commitment to keeping the platform free of hate speech and misinformation. Speaking anonymously because of concerns about job security, the employee said the job cuts would make Twitter’s staff less effective in following up and acting on complaints about election-related disinformation, because they included people leading civic integrity teams.
Franks said there’s always been a tension within Twitter and other social media companies between making money and protecting democracy and freedom of expression. She said that’s only getting harder under Musk, who has shown Twitter can act quickly in banning a comedian who made fun of him by impersonating his account, but who has otherwise expressed hostility towards Twitter’s anti-abuse standards.
“I would imagine that someone in a position like Roth’s at Twitter would have to play a pretty delicate game trying not to trip any of the wires, not to trigger a backlash from Musk because he’s incredibly thin-skinned,” Franks said.
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Navy athletics announced Wednesday afternoon plans to construct a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Severn River for the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs.
What will be known as the Navy Lacrosse Center will be a 33,000-square-foot, two-story facility. It is projected to cost $22 million and open by 2026.
The Naval Academy Athletic Association, in conjunction with the USNA Foundation, has accepted a leadership gift from an anonymous donor earmarked for constructing a dedicated on-campus lacrosse facility that will be located adjacent to the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility.
A press release issued Wednesday stated the process is advancing in cooperation with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Washington and is pending final endorsement by the Secretary of the Navy.
“Today, Division I lacrosse programs that aspire to be national champions have dedicated resources, staffing and facilities that reflect the ongoing pursuit of that goal,” Naval Academy athletic director Chet Gladchuk said in the release.
Gladchuk noted that Navy has a storied history of “incredible success over many decades” in lacrosse and said such a facility would reaffirm the institution’s “ambitions to reclaim national prominence” in the stick sport.
“This building would stand as a declaration that our midshipmen will have every resource possible addressing their health, welfare, team unity, physical conditioning and nutritional needs contributing to their personal development as an athlete, a leader, a winner and eventually a confident commissioned officer within the fleet,” Gladchuk said in the release.
An artist’s rendering of the Navy Lacrosse Center along with an accompanying video depicted a facility that would celebrate the history and traditions of Navy lacrosse, while serving as a testament to the Naval Academy’s commitment to the physical mission of the Brigade of Midshipmen.
All Navy men’s and women’s varsity players would train, learn and build relationships in one of college lacrosse’s preeminent facilities. Every area and detail of the Navy Lacrosse Center is designed for the development of the academy’s student-athletes and would provide the resources for the Navy men’s and women’s lacrosse programs to compete for and win championships at the highest level, the release states.
Coaches’ offices, locker rooms and wardrooms for both the men’s and women’s programs would provide cutting-edge technology and amenities to include athletic training and rehabilitation spaces, a strength and conditioning facility, a nutrition center and theater.
Additionally, a rooftop terrace that will feature a 360-degree view of the Naval Academy and the Severn River is planned and would provide an inviting gathering space for recruits and their families, as well as a space to host alumni functions.
“All of us at Navy lacrosse could not be more grateful for the generosity from donors to date and the support of the Naval Academy leadership to get this landmark project off the ground,” fourth-year Navy men’s lacrosse head coach Joe Amplo said in the release. “Breaking ground would be a monumental day for Navy lacrosse, as this facility would make a major impact on our program for generations. "
Men’s lacrosse has been a varsity sport at the Naval Academy since 1908 and well into the 1970s was among the nation’s elite programs. The Midshipmen had three legendary head coaches in George Finlayson, William “Dinty” Moore and Willis Bilderback.
Navy was awarded the Wingate Memorial Trophy as Division I national champion eight times during the 1960s, which became known as the “Decade of Dominance” under Bilderback.
Navy women’s lacrosse was elevated to varsity status in 2008 and has been led ever since by Hall of Fame head coach Cindy Timchal. The Midshipmen have captured six Patriot League Tournament championships and qualified for the NCAA Tournament seven times.
Timchal, the all-time winningest coach in college lacrosse history (men or women) said the proposed facility would be a “true testament to the love and commitment” the Naval Academy has for the varsity lacrosse programs. She thanked the administration, donors and Navy lacrosse supporters for making “this vision a reality.”
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Busted brake lights? No problem. Signals don't work? Don't worry about it.
Instead of police handing over tickets, some police on Long Island will soon be handing out vouchers to get the broken parts fixed, as part of a new initiative.
The program, called "Lights On," was recently launched by Suffolk County, and will provide free car repairs to drivers.
Starting in June, if Suffolk police pull over a driver over for a defective brake light, head light or turn signals, the officers won’t be issuing a ticket. Instead, they'll hand over a voucher to cover the cost of replacing those defective lights.
Advocates say the program, which is funded by private donations and is now in a dozen states, makes roads safer and builds trust between police and the public.
"What’s better than donating money that could save somebody’s life?" said Steve Castleton, who donated $15,000 to help fund the program in Suffolk County.
Currently, drivers who get a ticket for defective lights must repair them within 24 hours or face fines. If not addressed, the situation often spirals into more fines and even license suspensions. The "Lights On" program is intended to help prevent that.
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"All of a sudden, the anxiety is down, the communication starts. We’re not talking at each other. We’re talking with each other," said Sherman Patterson, who helped organize Lights On in Minnesota.
The vouchers will cover up to $250 in repairs and will be good for 14 days.
Bernie Schrage's auto repair shop in Patchogue was the first to join the new program. After fixing cars for a quarter-century, he said he's happy to help repair relations between drivers and police, and said it comes at a time when money is tight for many people.
"I know people are hurting. I have customers who can't afford it," he said. "To me it was just common sense."
It's also personal for Schrage: He said his son is now training to be a Suffolk County police officer.
"If it makes [officers'] job easier, helps them with their relationship with the public, then I want in," Schrage said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/instead-of-tickets-for-defective-lights-li-drivers-will-get-vouchers-to-get-them-fixed/3657711/ | 2022-04-22 04:04:22 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/instead-of-tickets-for-defective-lights-li-drivers-will-get-vouchers-to-get-them-fixed/3657711/ |
An Ashley woman was cited for several traffic offenses after her vehicle crashed into a Union Twp. home and then flipped over Monday afternoon, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a nation-leading measure giving more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, despite the objections of restaurant owners who warned it would drive up consumers’ costs.
The landmark law creates a 10-member Fast Food Council with equal numbers of workers’ delegates and employers’ representatives, along with two state officials, empowered to set minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions in California.
Newsom said he was proud to sign the measure into law on Labor Day.
“California is committed to ensuring that the men and women who have helped build our world-class economy are able to share in the state’s prosperity,” he said in a statement. “Today’s action gives hardworking fast food workers a stronger voice and seat at the table to set fair wages and critical health and safety standards across the industry.”
The law caps minimum wage increases for fast food workers at chains with more than 100 restaurants at $22 an hour next year, compared to the statewide minimum of $15.50 an hour, with cost of living increases thereafter.
The state legislature approved the measure on Aug. 29. Debate split along party lines, with Republicans opposed.
Sen. Brian Dahle, the Republican nominee for governor in November, had called it “a steppingstone to unionize all these workers.”
Supporters had said they hoped the measure would inspire similar efforts elsewhere.
The measure’s author, Assemblyman Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, said it would “a new way to ensure marginalized workers have a voice in the workplace.”
Restaurant owners and franchisers opposed the law, citing an analysis they commissioned by the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecast and Development saying that the legislation would increase consumers’ costs.
The International Franchise Association called it a “fork in the eye” of people who run restaurant franchises and said it could raise consumer prices as much as 20%.
“This bill has been built on a lie, and now small business owners, their employees, and their customers will have to pay the price,” IFA President and CEO Matthew Haller said in a statement. “Franchises already pay higher wages and offer more opportunity for advancement than their independent counterparts, and this bill unfairly targets one of the greatest models for achieving the American Dream and the millions of people it supports.”
However, Holden urged opponents to give the law a chance.
“Speaking as a former franchise owner, I would have welcomed this inclusive process, that in reality benefits not only the the worker but franchisee as well,” he said in a statement. | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/ap-california-governor-signs-landmark-law-for-fast-food-workers/ | 2022-09-05 21:58:28 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/ap-california-governor-signs-landmark-law-for-fast-food-workers/ |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Bestselling author Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for Maryland governor on Friday, setting up a general election contest against Republican Dan Cox, a hard-line conservative endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Moore, the author of the book “The Other Wes Moore” and the former CEO of an anti-poverty nonprofit, defeated a long list of other high-profile Democrats, including Tom Perez, the former U.S. labor secretary and ex-Democratic National Committee chair, and Peter Franchot, the state's longtime comptroller.
Moore will be the strong favorite in the November election against Cox, a right-wing member of the Maryland House of Delegates whose extreme brand of politics is considered a liability in a heavily Democratic state that twice elected centrist Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Moore would be the state's first Black governor if elected.
A political novice, Moore was boosted in his campaign by Oprah Winfrey, who hosted a virtual fundraiser for him. He also had the support of U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the No. 2 House Democrat.
Cox was declared the winner of the Republican primary on Tuesday night. It took until Friday to call the Democratic primary for Moore because the margins were tighter and a larger number of mail ballots were cast in the race. Maryland law prohibits counties from opening mail ballots until the Thursday after election day.
Cox, an acolyte of Trump and supporter of right-wing causes, has promoted Trump’s lies of a stolen 2020 election, organized buses to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, and tweeted during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that then-Vice President Mike Pence was a “traitor."
Democrats see Moore as a strong candidate with a compelling personal story.
He was raised by a single mother after his father died when Moore was 3. Moore graduated from Valley Forge Military College and Johns Hopkins University and won a Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University.
He later served as a captain and paratrooper with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne and saw combat in Afghanistan.
He started and eventually sold a small business called BridgeEdU, which, according to his website, “reinvents freshman year of college for underserved students to increase their likelihood of long-term success.” During his four years as CEO of the anti-poverty nonprofit Robin Hood Foundation, the organization distributed more than $600 million to help impoverished families.
Moore has written a number of books, including “The Other Wes Moore,” a memoir that juxtaposes his life with that of another man with the same name and a similar background who ended up serving a life sentence for murder.
GOP voters' decision to nominate Cox dashed the hopes of Hogan and other establishment Republicans that the party could hold on to the governor’s mansion in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1. Hogan was able to draw bipartisan support with his moderate policies and his willingness to criticize Trump when he felt it warranted — a significant act in a party that expects its members to fall in line behind its leader.
Hogan, who was prohibited from running for a third consecutive term, endorsed his former Cabinet member Kelly Schulz in the four-way Republican primary. Hogan has not been shy in his distaste for Cox, denouncing him as a “nut” and a “QAnon whack job.” Cox sued over Hogan's stay-at-home orders and regulations at the start of the pandemic and introduced a resolution to impeach Hogan for what Cox called “malfeasance in office.”
Hogan will not vote for him in November, his spokesperson said Wednesday.
Trump gloated over Cox's success over Schulz on Tuesday night, writing in a statement, “RINO Larry Hogan’s Endorsement doesn’t seem to be working out so well for his heavily favored candidate."
Hogan shot back Wednesday, tweeting that “Trump lost Republicans the White House, the House, and the Senate.” He said Trump will “cost us a Governor’s seat in Maryland where I ran 45 points ahead of him.”
“He’s fighting for his ego,” Hogan said. “We’re fighting to win, and the fight goes on.”
Jim Dornan, a Republican political strategist with experience in Maryland politics, described Cox’s victory in the primary as “a disaster” for down-ballot GOP candidates relying on a strong gubernatorial nominee to draw voters to the polls. He said any satisfaction Trump gleaned from defeating Hogan’s candidate would be short-lived because Republicans are now likely to lose the general election.
“I guess it can be put this way: Trump won the battle, and Hogan is looking to win the war,” said Dornan, who managed Republican Ellen Sauerbrey’s 1998 gubernatorial campaign and ran former Republican Party chair Michael Steele's exploratory committee for governor last year before he decided against a bid.
Still, the fact that Hogan's handpicked successor lost to a Trump-backed rival is an ominous sign for any national political ambitions Hogan may have, said Todd Eberly, a political science professor at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Hogan, like Trump, has been considering a Republican bid for president in 2024.
“I think the harsh reality is going to be, if that’s the case in a state that you’ve represented for the last eight years, a state that reelected you, it’s going to be that much harder for you to find success when you move beyond the borders of that state seeking a national nomination,” Eberly said.
Democrats have long viewed Cox as the weaker candidate in a general election. The Democratic Governors Association went so far as to spend more than $1 million to air an ad intended to help Cox in the Republican primary by stressing his Trump endorsement and his conservative bona fides.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Baltimore Democrat who has had plenty of disagreements with Hogan in recent years, said he and Hogan could sit down and discuss their differences and negotiate. Marylanders, he said, are not well represented by the winner of Tuesday’s GOP primary for governor.
“While it may be politically advantageous for the Democrats for that to be the case, I do worry what it means to have somebody who has such extreme views have a platform for the next four months,” Ferguson said.
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WEST BATH, Maine — A Maine man who police say confessed to shooting seven people — killing four of them, including his parents — after being released from prison was due to appear before a judge Thursday.
The suspect, Joseph Eaton, has been jailed since his arrest Tuesday at a chaotic scene along Interstate 295, where traffic backed up as heavily armed law enforcement searched the area.
Eaton, 34, had been released four days before the shootings from the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. Police say his mother picked up from prison April 14 after he completed a sentence for aggravated assault.
The latest in a string of mass shootings in the United States began in the small town of Bowdoin, where four people were killed Tuesday, with three bodies discovered in a home and one in a barn, police said. The victims were identified as Joseph Eaton’s parents, Cynthia Eaton, 62, and David Eaton, 66, along with their friends, homeowners Robert Eger, 72, and Patricia Eger, 62, police said.
Police say Eaton told them he began firing on several cars along I-295 soon thereafter because he thought he was being followed by police. Bullets struck a family in one of the vehicles: Sean Halsey, 51; Justin Halsey, 29; and Paige Halsey, 25, police said. Paige Halsey was critically injured, police said.
Police say Eaton was briefly evaluated at a hospital but was not injured in his arrest.
Eaton is charged with four counts of murder but has not yet been charged in the highway shootings.
A man an believed to be Joseph Eaton posted on social media on the day he was released from prison: “It’s finally over. There are so many people I can’t wait to see.”
Days later, the man’s demeanor had changed as he posted an anguished live video criticizing people who he said are Christian but don’t give people a second chance. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/04/20/bowdoin-maine-shootings-highway/023e579e-df78-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html | 2023-04-20 13:31:56 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/04/20/bowdoin-maine-shootings-highway/023e579e-df78-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html |
Recently released study provides industry trends through the pandemic and future-forward insights into the state of the sector
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIP Fund Accounting, the nation's leading nonprofit cloud-based, SaaS fund accounting software offering from Community Brands, recently released findings of its 2022 Nonprofit Research Study. The study asked nonprofit professionals for their thoughts on the state of nonprofit organizations, staffing and stakeholders, productivity and efficiency in the digital-first workplace, nonprofit technology, and leadership outlook.
Research found that change among nonprofits has been a constant in both technology and staffing throughout the pandemic. Remote work puts a greater emphasis on technology resources and efficiency, vital areas to nonprofit success moving forward. Resiliency and open-mindedness to change are two critical areas for nonprofits and their survival through the pandemic. Solutions in these areas include the use of integrated cloud-systems to increase efficiency allowing nonprofits to continue down a path to sustaining success.
Using integrated, efficient technology systems became more critical because of the pandemic, in part to counter the need of multiple, inefficient digital tools. Seventy-eight percent of nonprofit professionals said they spend at least a quarter of the workday managing multiple systems and only 33 percent classified their current use as very efficient. As more workers spend time on systems that do not communicate with each other or are too siloed in what they accomplish, the need for proper technological integration is at its highest.
Integrating technology efficiently will define success in the coming years. Seventy-five percent of respondents said their organization was more likely to adopt a cloud-based solution compared to the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 23 percent were much more likely, and 52 percent were somewhat more likely to adopt a cloud-based solution. Confidence in the cloud is high with 82 percent of respondents saying they are at least somewhat confident in cloud security and 34 percent saying they are very confident. VP-level respondents were the top advocates with 88 percent recognizing the need for a cloud-based solution.
"The pandemic accelerated a need to adapt practices in order to maintain viability," said MIP General Manager Neil Taurins. "Our research found forward-thinking organizations that pivoted to moving their workforce remotely and explored new ways to reach constituents during changing times were best suited for continuing their operational efficiency at a pre-pandemic level. Cloud-based technology solutions paid great dividends in enabling nonprofits to maintain their success and provide opportunities to advance their missions."
Staff turnover also played a significant role in the need for streamlining technology and using cloud-based services. Half of nonprofit professionals reported that 25 percent of their teams joined since the dawn of the pandemic.
Four hundred nonprofit participants came from verticals including finance, accounting, HR, IT and purchasing and included positions ranging from C-Suite, Presidents, and Executive Directors and Executive and Senior Vice Presidents to directors, managers, and accountants, analysts, and specialists. FINN Partners collected the data.
MIP Fund Accounting is celebrating 40 years of innovation by setting aside $1 million on a first come, first-serve basis through June 30 as part of a technology grant to new customers. New agreements signed on or before June 30 by 501(c) nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive a 20 percent discount off the cost of MIP software in the form of a grant. To learn more about details of the grant fund, visit www.mip.com/40th-anniversary.
Comprehensive findings across the entire 2022 Nonprofit Research Study can be found on the MIP website at www.mip.com.
About Community Brands
Community Brands is the leading provider of cloud-based software and payment solutions to associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools. Specifically for charitable nonprofits and schools, the Community Brands Education and Nonprofit portfolio provides the industry's most complete set of software solutions for nonprofits and K-12 schools of all sizes. Nonprofits benefit from award-winning fund accounting and fundraising solutions, purpose-built from the ground up to empower them to achieve and grow their impact in our communities. Paired with a complete set of K-12 solutions encompassing enrollment management, financial aid, student information systems, and digital payments, schools are empowered to raise funds and deliver on their missions. To learn more, visit communitybrands.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About MIP Fund Accounting®
MIP Fund Accounting® is accounting for your nonprofit's future. Designed to track unlimited funds and manage your financial books with ease, MIP is the nation's leading cloud-based, SaaS fund accounting solution for nonprofits, K-12 schools, healthcare organizations, and government organizations across the country. Our software handles the intricate financial process in a streamlined, user-friendly system. Manage your nonprofit's finances, track every fund, and follow every dollar. For more information, visit mip.com.
Media contact: David Brauer, Manager, PR & Influencer Marketing -david.brauer@communitybrands.com
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A Sanford family still has not been found nearly a week after they were expected to return home.
Jill Sidebotham, 2-year-old Lydia Hansen and Nicholas Hansen were expected to return to the Sanford area last Thursday but relatives and friends have not heard from them, according to the Sanford Police Department.
They were last seen driving a silver 2005 Volkswagen Jetta with a Maine license plate reading 1563VJ, Sanford police said earlier this week.
The three were spotted on a surveillance camera in the Rumford area last Wednesday, and they may have been camping in the Phillips area, according to the Portland Press Herald.
Sanford police Lt. Matthew Gagne told the Press Herald that it’s “concerning” Sidebotham and Hansen haven’t contacted family or friends.
Family who spoke to NBC affiliate News Center Maine described Nicholas Hansen as Sidebotham’s ex-boyfriend with whom she had a daughter, Lydia.
Anyone who has seen Sidebotham, Lydia Hansen or Nicholas Hansen can contact the Sanford Police Department at 207-324-9170. | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/06/news/york/sanford-family-still-missing-after-nearly-a-week/ | 2022-07-07 01:29:47 | 1 | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/06/news/york/sanford-family-still-missing-after-nearly-a-week/ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 54-year-old man fell to his death while canyoneering alone in Death Valley National Park, according to park services.
On Dec. 3, the man was found on the West Fork route in Mosaic Canyon. He was not reported missing, which means the search did not start in time to save his life, according to a park spokesperson.
“We recommend that anyone going into the backcountry lets someone know their plans. The park doesn’t track the 1.7 million people that visit each year,” said park spokesperson and avid canyoneer Abby Wines.
According to Death Valley, several clues led to the search for the man. A campground host reported a campsite with a tent still in it but no people.
Rangers left a note on the site and returned the following day to pack up the abandoned items and found climbing gear and a package with a name and address in the tent.
The rangers also recalled seeing a vehicle at Mosaic Canyon Trailhead late in the day a couple of days earlier. The rangers ran the plates after they saw the vehicle was still there later on.
The name in the registration matched the name and address on the package found in the tent.
The search and body recovery was conducted by National Park Service, Inyo County SAR, Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake’s VX-31 rescue helicopter, and California Highway Patrol’s H-82 helicopter.
Park rangers and SAR team members noticed that the man’s rope was not long enough to reach the ground on a long rappel. According to Death Valley, he tied a piece of webbing to the end of the rope but he appeared to have made a mistake when disconnecting his rappel device to pass the knot joining the rope and webbing.
Rangers estimate he fell about 30 feet, park services said.
Canyoneering is a sport that involves descending canyons by a combination of hiking, downclimbing, and rappelling. It is typically done as a group activity, due to the inherent risks. The West Fork route is not a commonly descended route, according to Death Valley National Park. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/man-falls-to-his-death-in-death-valley-national-park/ | 2022-12-13 02:23:20 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/man-falls-to-his-death-in-death-valley-national-park/ |
An arrest was made in the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff, whose legal name is Kirshnik Khari Ball.
Houston's police chief said Friday that officers arrested 33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark. Police would not provide details about what led them to Clark.
Takeoff was killed on Nov. 1 outside of a bowling alley.
Chief Police Chief Troy Finner said a lucrative game of dice was going on inside a private party and there was an argument outside the venue.
Finner said he doesn't believe Takeoff was involved in the dice game or the argument, calling him an "innocent bystander."
Police said more than 30 people were at the party and took off without providing statements. Officials scolded them for not coming forward.
"We need people to step up. Do your part as a citizen. If you see something, say something," Finney said.
The death of Takeoff was a shock to the music industry as he was not known as a person who would get into trouble.
Migos have won several major awards, including a 2018 BET Award for Best Duo/Group. The group has released four studio albums, including two that were platinum and topped the charts. | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/arrest-made-in-murder-of-migos-rapper-takeoff | 2022-12-02 22:37:35 | 1 | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/arrest-made-in-murder-of-migos-rapper-takeoff |
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