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MLB Power Rankings: Here's where each team stands at the All-Star break originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Red Sox limped into the All-Star break with series losses to their American League East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees. The optimism that was inspired by their strong June has dissipated as they've now lost 10 of their last 14 games.
That skid, combined with their long list of injuries, has hurt their stock heading into the second half of the campaign. They're still only two games behind in the Wild Card race, but Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox front office must now decide if this is a club worth investing in before the Aug. 2 trade deadline, or if they're best served to look beyond 2022.
There's still plenty of baseball left to be played as 69 games remain on the Red Sox schedule. Here's how they stack up against the other 29 clubs in our All-Star break power rankings.
30. Washington Nationals (31-63)
All eyes are on Home Run Derby champ Juan Soto as the 23-year-old superstar is the subject of trade rumors after declining Washington's $440 million contract offer.
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29. Oakland Athletics (32-61)
Frankie Montas is the A's star to monitor leading up to the Aug. 2 trade deadline. Fellow starting pitcher Paul Blackburn also could be on the move, especially after he had to hitch a ride to Los Angeles with the Houston Astros for the All-Star festivities.
28. Cincinnati Reds (34-57)
Luis Castillo is the No. 1 starting pitcher on the trade market. The right-hander is under team control through 2023 and owns a 2.77 ERA with 82 strikeouts through 78 innings this season.
27. Kansas City Royals (36-56)
Who will end up with former Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi? How about Whit Merrifield? Those questions became a bit more complicated when it was revealed they -- along with several teammates -- are currently ineligible to play in Toronto due to being unvaccinated against COVID-19.
26. Chicago Cubs (35-57)
One bright spot for the Cubs this season has been veteran reliever David Robertson. A prime trade deadline target for bullpen-needy clubs, Robertson owns a 1.93 ERA with 48 strikeouts through 37 1/3 frames.
25. Detroit Tigers (37-55)
The Tigers were considered a sleeper team heading into the season. They haven't lived up to the hype, and that's largely due to their offseason acquisitions struggling mightily. Javier Baez is hitting just .213 and ex-Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez hasn't been in contact with the club since being placed on the restricted list due to personal reasons.
24. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-54)
The Pirates actually have been pretty fun to watch this year. Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds, and Oneil Cruz is a core that could make Pittsburgh a competitive club sooner rather than later.
23. Arizona Diamondbacks (40-52)
The D'Backs have come crashing back down to earth since being over .500 in mid-May. It's still pretty impressive that all of their starters boast sub-4.00 ERAs.
22. Los Angeles Angels (39-53)
New year, same story in Anaheim. Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani deserve so much better.
21. Colorado Rockies (43-50)
The Rockies are expected to be sellers at the deadline and slugging first baseman C.J. Cron is their biggest trade chip. Chad Kuhl and former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard could also be on the move.
20. Texas Rangers (41-49)
The Marcus Semien signing hasn't panned out so far, but the Corey Seager one certainly has. The former Dodger hit seven homers in a 10-game span between July 5-15. And don't forget about Martin Perez. The ex-Red Sox southpaw earned an All-Star nod with a 7-2 record and 2.68 ERA through 18 starts.
19. Miami Marlins (43-48)
The Marlins are one of the worst offensive clubs in the league, but the future appears bright for the organization. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (24 years old) is enjoying a breakout campaign and Sandy Alcantara (26) is the NL Cy Young frontrunner.
18. Chicago White Sox (46-46)
The White Sox have been a disappointment so far this season, but the AL Central crown still is well within reach. They're only three games behind the Twins at the break. This team has the talent to make some noise down the stretch if it can stay healthy.
17. Baltimore Orioles (46-46)
The Orioles are only six wins away from matching their 2021 total. They suddenly find themselves in the playoff conversation, and much of the credit goes to their stellar bullpen (3.14 ERA).
16. Cleveland Guardians (46-44)
Cleveland is right there in the AL Central race amid an MVP-caliber season from Jose Ramirez. The star third baseman boasts a .944 OPS with 19 homers and 75 RBI through 87 games.
15. Boston Red Sox (48-45)
The Red Sox are a mess at the break with 10 losses in their last 14 games and several key players on the injured list. Chris Sale fractured his finger after being struck by a comebacker in his second start back from injury. That, along with the Red Sox losing 13-2 to the Yankees and dropping yet another series vs. an AL East opponent, has some wondering whether Boston should consider selling at the deadline.
It's a major dilemma for Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox front office. On one hand, you want to add talent to help this club sneak into the playoffs. On the other, you risk losing pending free agents like Xander Bogaerts (opt-out after this year) and Nathan Eovaldi for nothing next offseason. It's going to be an interesting next couple of weeks in Boston, to say the least.
14. Minnesota Twins (50-44)
Minnesota currently leads the AL Central but is undoubtedly staring in the rearview mirror with Cleveland and Chicago on its tail. Look for the Twins to add much-needed pitching at the deadline.
13. Toronto Blue Jays (50-43)
Was firing manager Charlie Montoyo the turning point of the Blue Jays' disappointing season? They're 4-1 since the move and there's no doubt they have the talent to put the league on notice these next couple of months. They just need bullpen help... badly.
12. Milwaukee Brewers (50-43)
The Brewers dropped eight of their last 11 games heading into the All-Star break. This team needs to add an impact bat ahead of the trade deadline, otherwise they could lose the top spot in the NL Central to the Cardinals and find themselves several games back before they know it.
11. San Francisco Giants (48-43)
Carlos Rodon and Logan Webb have been lights out for the Giants rotation this season. Joc Pederson has carried the lineup, however, and he's going to need some help to propel a second-half surge.
10. Philadelphia Phillies (49-43)
Like Toronto, Philly has been playing better baseball since firing its manager (Joe Girardi). Starters Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola can go toe to toe with almost any other 1-2 punch in the league and the offense can still mash without Bryce Harper. There still are some glaring needs ahead of the deadline, particularly defensively and in the bullpen.
9. Tampa Bay Rays (50-41)
AL Cy Young candidate Shane McClanahan has helped the Rays persevere through several brutal injuries this season. The lineup pales in comparison to the rest of the AL East, but this club simply continues to find ways to win ballgames.
8. San Diego Padres (52-42)
The Padres could use Fernando Tatis Jr. right about now. They're 7-14 since June 25 and suddenly 10 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. Not ideal.
7. St. Louis Cardinals (50-44)
The Cardinals still trail the Brewers at the break but have been the much better baseball team lately. They also boast the sixth-best run differential (+65) in the league. If St. Louis can get Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt some help, they could cruise to an NL Central title.
6. Seattle Mariners (51-42)
The Mariners are the hottest team in baseball with a 14-game win streak heading into the All-Star break. A victory over Houston on Friday and they'll match their longest winning streak in franchise history. That incredible run, along with Julio Rodriguez becoming a bonafide superstar before our very eyes, makes Seattle one of the best stories of the 2022 season.
5. Atlanta Braves (56-38)
The defending champs have figured it out after a sluggish start to the season. They're 33-11 since the end of May and look poised to make a run at a repeat.
4. New York Mets (58-35)
The Mets posted their second-best pre-All-Star break record in franchise history. When Jacob deGrom makes his much-anticipated return to the rotation, look out.
3. Houston Astros (59-32)
The Astros still have plenty of breathing room (nine games) in the AL West despite Seattle's sudden surge. They'll hope slugger Yordan Alvarez, who was placed on the injured list on July 10 with right-hand soreness, is at full strength when he returns to the lineup.
2. Los Angeles Dodgers (60-30)
To no one's surprise, the Dodgers are dominating. The All-Star studded club -- which happens to be hosting this year's Midsummer Classic -- is 13-2 so far in July and owns a commanding 10-game lead over the second-place Padres in the division.
1. New York Yankees (64-28)
The Yankees own the best record and run differential (+199), but could they finally be cooling off? They're only 8-7 in July and the rotation is starting to regress to the mean. That said, this team should be on cruise control heading into the postseason. The question is whether they can finally get over the hump when they get there. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/mlb-power-rankings-2022-all-star-break/3019307/ | 2022-07-20 16:42:13 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/mlb-power-rankings-2022-all-star-break/3019307/ |
An investigation is underway after a Philadelphia man was shot and killed by home invaders after shopping with his family.
Espolito Sanchez, 37, along with his wife and four children arrived at their home along the 7700 block of Fairfield Street on Sunday around 8 p.m. That’s when four suspects forced their way inside the home and attacked Sanchez.
Police said the suspects ransacked the home, stealing cash and jewelry. They forced Sanchez onto the kitchen floor, told him to stand up and shot him once in the head before fleeing the scene.
Sanchez was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:15 p.m.
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A weapon was recovered but no arrests have been made. Police say the motive appears to be a robbery.
“That really, you know, was a shockwave for me and for the whole neighborhood here because it wasn’t like this before,” Claudia Aceti, a neighbor, told NBC10. “I’ve been here in this neighborhood, 46 years. It’s the first time something like this has occurred.”
Police have not released a description of any of the suspects. If you have any information on the shooting, please call Philadelphia Police.
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The world's 20 wealthiest economies accounted for about half of the people worldwide living in "modern slavery," according to a new report.
The report released this week by Walk Free, an international human rights group, found that countries belonging to the Group of 20 major economies helped fuel forced labor through global supply chains and state-imposed forced labor. Between the 20 countries, they imported $468 billion worth of products possibly made by forced labor, with the U.S. making up nearly $170 billion of that, the report said.
"At its core, modern slavery is a manifestation of extreme inequality," Walk Free Founding Director Grace Forrest said in a statement. "It is a mirror held to power, reflecting who in any given society has it and who does not. Nowhere is this paradox more present than in our global economy through transnational supply chains."
The G-20 includes Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the U.K. the U.S. and the European Union.
Imported products that were most considered "at risk" of being affected by modern slavery were electronics, clothing, palm oil, solar panels and textiles.
Last year, the Australia-based Walk Free Foundation joined with various U.N. agencies releasing a report stating that by 2021 the number of people enslaved around the world had grown to 50 million.
The 10 countries with the highest prevalence of modern slavery are North Korea, Eritrea, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Afghanistan, and Kuwait, the report said.
Those countries have things in common, such as limited human and civil rights protections, political instability, or authoritarianism, Walk Free said.
The increase can also be attributed to climate change as more people are migrating due to intense weather events, leaving them more vulnerable and susceptible to exploitation, the report said.
"With 50 million people living in modern slavery today, this Global Slavery Index demands immediate action. Walk Free is calling on governments around the world to step up their efforts to end modern slavery on their shores and in their supply chains. We know the scale of the issue and have the knowledge and the policies needed to act. What we need now is political will."
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Some countries won’t accept that the world’s oceans belong to everyone and their “egoism” is holding up a global agreement on protecting these vast tracts of the planet, the United Nations chief charged Monday.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres didn’t say which countries he was referring to, but stressed the significance of the oceans to everyone on the planet. “International waters are ours,” he said.
The U.N. chief was with senior officials and scientists from more than 120 countries attending a five-day U.N. Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Also present were activists frustrated by the failure to come up with international rules that might ensure ocean sustainability.
The U.N. is hoping the conference that got underway Monday will bring fresh momentum to protracted efforts for a global ocean agreement.
There’s no comprehensive legal framework applying to the high seas. Oceans cover some 70% of the earth’s surface and provide food and livelihoods for billions of people. Some activists refer to them as the largest unregulated area on the planet.
The conference is set to adopt a declaration that, though not binding on its signatories, could help implement and facilitate the protection and conservation of oceans and their resources, according to the U.N.. The declaration is due to be endorsed on Friday.
But still beyond reach is a vital new international agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, also known as the Treaty of the High Seas.
That treaty is being negotiated within the framework of the United Convention on the Law of the Sea, which is the main international agreement governing human maritime activities.
After 10 years of talks, however, including a fourth round of negotiations three months ago, a deal is still not within sight. A fifth round is scheduled for August in New York.
“The world’s largest ecosystem … is still unprotected and is dying as we watch,” the activist group Ocean Rebellion said.
Guterres said “significant progress” has been made toward a deal on a high seas treaty and that the world stands at “a crucial moment” for the future of the oceans.
“We need to make people put pressure on those who decide,” Guterres said, appealing for people to make themselves heard.
Threats to the oceans include global warming, pollution, acidification and other problems, the U.N. says. Potentially harmful deep-sea mining also lacks rules.
Despite the frustrations, the conference is “an important opportunity to accelerate” steps toward a high seas treaty, the U.N. says, as delegates informally debate possible ways forward.
The conference is also expected to reaffirm and build upon the some 62 commitments made by governments at the previous summit in Nairobi, Kenya in 2018, from protecting small island states with ocean-based economies to sustainable fishing and combatting warming waters.
Financing models for ocean conservation are also on the agenda this year, as well as coming up with science-based, innovative solutions that might improve ocean health.
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry and French President Emmanuel Macron are among those attending some days of the event.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Bengal tiger cub found by Albuquerque police in a dog crate is being cared for by the ABQ BioPark zoo, but only for the next month.
Zoo officials tell KOAT-TV the animal, which is estimated to be 3 months old, is very “people-oriented."
“It’s not something like a tiger that we want for us,” said Lynn Tupa, zoo manager.
Furthermore, the 20-pound cub will eventually grow to be 400 pounds with long claws that can easily kill.
All new animals at the zoo have to undergo a 30-day quarantine period. Meanwhile, Tupa says the zoo is committed to working with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to find the tiger a permanent home.
Officers served search warrants Tuesday on two residences in response to tips that a tiger was being illegally held at one of them.
Police said a man was found at a mobile home with a gunshot wound on one of his legs and may have been struck by a stray bullet.
Officers spotted a blood trail and followed it to an unlocked trailer and that’s where the tiger was found inside the dog crate.
New Mexico bans residents from keeping tigers as pets and federal law now prohibits private owners from keeping tigers as pets or for breeding purposes.
It is not the same animal sought since least year.
The department sought the public’s help to find a young tiger that had been whisked away last summer from an Albuquerque-area house where police reported finding drugs, guns, cash and a 3-foot alligator.
Authorities say the tiger from August is believed to be more than a year old and likely weighs 50-90 pounds. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Tiger-cub-found-in-crate-to-stay-at-ABQ-BioPark-17715965.php | 2023-01-13 16:49:02 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Tiger-cub-found-in-crate-to-stay-at-ABQ-BioPark-17715965.php |
, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is coming. You can tell by the bare trees, early sunsets, and layer of frost in the morning. If you haven't winterized your home yet, it isn't too late. Follow these Expert winterization tips from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning LLC ("Service Experts") to keep your home safe, efficient, and warm this winter.
Tip #1
Schedule Maintenance for Your Heating Equipment
Your furnace has been dormant all summer. To get it ready for another heating season, schedule a visit from a qualified technician to inspect, clean, and tune up the equipment. The most affordable way to keep your heating system in tip-top shape over the years is to sign up for a Maintenance+ membership.
Tip #2
Have Your Fireplace Inspected
Hire a professional to inspect and clean your wood-burning stove or fireplace once a year. This service removes ash, soot, and creosote buildup, which can cause chimney fires. It also gives you peace of mind that the masonry, chimney liner, crown, and other fireplace components are in good condition.
Tip #3
Seal Air Leaks
As you prepare to run your furnace all winter, search for and seal air leaks that allow cold outdoor air to get inside. The easiest way to find leaks is to hold a lit candle or incense stick in areas that might be leaky, such as near windows and doors, recessed light fixtures, plumbing penetrations, and electrical outlets. Then, seal the leaks you find with weather-stripping, caulk, foam gaskets, and expanding spray foam.
Tip #4
Run Ceiling Fans in Reverse
Ceiling fans keep you cool in the summer, but they can also circulate warm air down to the living space in the winter. For the best results, set your fans on low and run them in reverse. This tactic is most effective in stairwells and rooms with vaulted ceilings.
Tip #5
Install Insulating Drapes
Another way to winterize your home is to trade out light, summery window coverings for thick, insulating drapes. Be sure to pull back the drapes during the day so the sun can warm your home for free. Then, close the curtains after dark for added insulation against the cold night air.
Tip #6
Insulate Your Pipes
As the temperature drops, exposed pipes are vulnerable to freezing and bursting. Install foam pipe insulation to plumbing in the garage, crawlspace, or unfinished basement to prevent this. Electric heat tape under the insulation provides an added layer of protection in especially frigid climates.
Tip #7
Install Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Sealing up your house, baking more, and heating with combustion appliances raises the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning in the winter. Be careful with matches, candles, and other open flames, and make sure your smoke alarms are working. Then, install CO detectors on every floor of your home, especially outside sleeping areas. Test your alarms monthly and change the batteries twice a year.
Tip #8
Upgrade to a Programmable Thermostat
Do you still have an old analog thermostat? You could save on heating bills this winter by upgrading to a programmable model. Pre-programmed settings optimize the temperature at different times of the day, so you can set it and forget it. A Wi-Fi thermostat is a high-tech option that lets you change the settings remotely using an internet-enabled device. You also benefit from automatically generated energy reports and maintenance tips.
Tip #9
Prevent Ice Dams
Ice dams are ridges of ice that form along the eaves, preventing melted snow from draining off the roof. Left unaddressed, ice dams can allow water to flow under the shingles and damage structures in the attic. Follow these tips to prevent ice dams this winter:
- Clean the gutters so water can drain properly.
- Ventilate the attic to prevent heat buildup that can melt snow from below.
- Seal attic floor penetrations to stop heated air from rising through the ceiling.
- Insulate the attic floor to further reduce heat transfer through the ceiling.
- Seal and insulate ductwork running through the attic.
- Make sure your kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans and the dryer vent lead outside, not into the attic.
Tip #10
Keep Deicer Handy
Slips and falls are more common in icy winter weather. Keep your sidewalks and driveway safe by sprinkling salt, kitty litter, or chemical deicer on the pavement to melt the ice and snow. Remember to read the directions for proper application tips and recommended precautions.
Many winterization tips relate directly to your home heating, cooling, and plumbing systems. If you need help winterizing your home, reach out to Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning. We offer affordable furnace maintenance and repair, plumbing work, and other services to prepare your home for cold weather. For more information about our services or to request an estimate, please contact your local Service Experts office today!
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Prosecutors to call more witnesses in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial before jury visits scene where his wife and son were killed
By Alta Spells, Elizabeth Wolfe and Dianne Gallagher, CNN
A day after defense attorneys rested their case in Alex Murdaugh’s weekslong double murder trial, prosecutors on Tuesday intend to call a handful of rebuttal witnesses before the jury visits Murdaugh’s sprawling South Carolina estate where his wife and son were shot to death in 2021.
The state plans to call four or five witnesses to testify on issues raised by the defense, and hopes to finish with all of them by the end of the Tuesday, prosecutor Creighton Waters said.
Judge Clifton Newman approved a request from the defense on Monday to allow the jury to view Murdaugh’s property in Islandton, particularly its dog kennels where the bodies of Murdaugh’s wife, Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, and son Paul Murdaugh were found. That visit will happen sometime after the rebuttal witnesses’ testimony, Newman said without specifying a day.
The defense rested its case Monday after calling 14 witnesses, including Murdaugh, who has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and two weapons charges in the June 7, 2021, killings.
Murdaugh is separately facing 99 charges related to alleged financial crimes that will be adjudicated later.
In his two-day testimony last week, Murdaugh pushed back on prosecutors’ accusations that he killed his wife and son to gain sympathy and distract from the financial misconduct allegations, some of which the state says were about to come to light before the fatal shootings.
“If I was under the pressure that they’re talking about here, I can promise you I would hurt myself before I would hurt one of them, without a doubt,” Murdaugh said on the stand Friday.
Throughout the trial, prosecutors have called more than 60 witnesses and sought to poke holes in Murdaugh’s account of his whereabouts the night of the killings, using cell phone data, video and other evidence to suggest he tried to manufacture an alibi.
While Murdaugh maintains he left home that night to visit his mother in a nearby town, he admitted in court that he lied to investigators when he said he had not been at the scene on the night of the killings until the bodies of his son and wife were found.
Murdaugh acknowledged his voice can be heard in a video appeared to be filmed that evening at the dog kennels before the killings, and testified he previously lied about being there because of “paranoid thinking” stemming from his addiction to painkillers.
“I don’t think I was capable of reason, and I lied about being down there, and I’m so sorry that I did,” Murdaugh said.
The defense has painted Murdaugh as a loving father and husband being wrongfully accused of the killings after what it says has been a mishandled investigation and crime scene.
Among the witnesses called by Murdaugh’s attorneys were his former legal partner who testified the scene was not properly secured, and a forensics expert who said his analysis suggests two shooters carried out the killings.
Murdaugh’s only surviving son, Buster Murdaugh, also testified last week, saying his father was “destroyed” and “heartbroken” following the killings.
Timeline of killings and Murdaugh’s whereabouts under scrutiny
In the absence of direct evidence connecting Murdaugh to the killings — no murder weapon, bloody clothing or eyewitnesses — key arguments in his trial have revolved around the timeline of events and Murdaugh’s whereabouts the night of June 7, 2021.
Prosecutors have used a video filmed at the dog kennels shortly before authorities say the killings took place to argue Murdaugh was at the scene just minutes before the fatal shootings.
Multiple witnesses — including now Murdaugh himself — have testified that Murdaugh’s voice can be heard in the background of the video, which was filmed on Paul’s phone starting at 8:44 p.m.
Now that Murdaugh has admitted he lied to investigators about being at the scene that evening, his defense attorneys are tasked with persuading the jury that Murdaugh is telling the truth about leaving the property that night and returning later to find the bodies of his wife and son.
Murdaugh testified last week that he went down to the kennels at Maggie’s request, but then returned to the house and laid down on a couch. When he got up, he said, he drove to visit his ailing mother at her home in nearby Almeda, before returning to his property later that night. Police say he called 911 at 10:07 p.m. to report finding the bodies.
To show the killings could have taken place after Murdaugh left the kennels, the defense has tried to establish that Maggie and Paul’s time of death could have fallen in a much longer time window than prosecutors have presented.
More than a week ago, Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey testified that he estimated the time of death to be around 9 p.m. — just minutes after Murdaugh’s voice was captured on the video — based in part on armpit checks he conducted to feel how warm the bodies were.
Harvey, who said he arrived on scene at 11:04 p.m., also testified that rigor mortis — the stiffening of a body’s joints and muscles following death — had not yet set in, and that it typically starts developing one to three hours following death.
However, when asked by the defense if the pair could have been shot anytime between 8 or 10 p.m., Harvey said yes.
A forensic pathologist, Jonathan Eisenstat, testified Monday that armpit temperature checks are “just not a valid method to try to make a determination of time of death,” calling the technique “just a guess.”
Instead, he said, someone arriving on scene should first check the ambient temperature of the area where the body is found and then take a rectal temperature to get as close to a core body temperature as possible.
Harvey testified earlier that he did not take rectal temperatures that night. During cross examination, prosecutors asked if the coroner had an idea of when the killings occurred since he did not take exact temperatures.
“You really do not have a general idea as to when that incident actually occurred?” Deputy Attorney General Attorney Don Zelenka asked Harvey.
“Yes sir, that’s true,” Harvey said.
The defense has also tried to portray the investigation into the case as shoddy, arguing that the crime scene was not secure or handled carefully. One witness, Mark Ball, one of Murdaugh’s former law firm colleagues, testified no barricades or police tape were set up to block several visitors from entering the property the night of the killings.
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HOUSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent closure of Dril-Quip, Inc.'s Forging, conventional machining and metallurgical lab, all of the related equipment will be sold at auction on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Auctioneer Jean Harris, Jr. (TX License # 18210) of Harris Auctions, a recognized name in the U.S. industry and beyond, will be overseeing the live webcast and online auction.
Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) continues to thrive in their role as a leading oilfield services company. However, due to the ever-changing and evolving oil and gas market, they have recognized the forge facility was no longer needed as a core of their manufacturing model going forward. Liquidating the entirety of this specific location is in their best interest.
All assets are currently located in Northwest Houston where private inspections are available by appointment and a general inspection is set for June 27 at the facility. You can call 713-462-5800 for details, as well as make pre-auction offers which will be considered for major assets.
From forging presses and manipulators to ring rolling machines, car bottom and box type furnaces, engine lathes and mills, vertical turret lathes and boring mills, CNC machines and metallurgical inspection - plus over 1 million lbs. of open die tooling - a massive selection will be available.
"We're honored to hold an auction like this that offers some of the rarest and highest quality equipment to see the open market in decades," says Jean Harris, President of Harris Auctions.
Since 1981, Dril-Quip has developed a reputation for innovation and quality. That mentality permeated into its manufacturing base and is demonstrated throughout the assets in the Forge facility.
"This is truly a unique opportunity for our friends and clients around the world," Harris added. "Plant managers and equipment buyers should take note. This auction of Dril-Quip's exceptional machinery is going to provide companies with an entire catalog to choose from."
To check out all of the available equipment that will be sold on June 28 at the forge, conventional machining and metallurgical lab, download the brochure or visit our official BidSpotter page to view the online catalog. Don't forget to register here either and be 100% ready to start bidding when the date arrives.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Harris Machine Tools, Inc. quickly turned into an international leader in the used metalworking marketplace. More recently discovering a way to better serve its customers, the family business underwent a transformation that branched out from the roots of their historical dealership. Becoming surplus asset management experts, Harris Auctions was formed. Their manufacturing equipment auctions, either online or on-site, are held multiple times each month and reach a vast audience of industry bidders from virtually everywhere across the globe.
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USANA wins four Best of State Award Medals
SALT LAKE CITY, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA, a leader in global nutrition, was honored last week at the Best of State Gala in Salt Lake City, Utah for its excellence in product quality and innovation. USANA brought home four awards for Celavive, Rev3, CellSentials, and its Nutritional product line.
To learn more about USANA and its award-winning products, please visit USANA.com.
"For over a decade, USANA has been a mainstay at the Best of State Awards—a great feat when you consider the competitive health and wellness landscape in Utah," says Dan Macuga, USANA's chief communications & marketing officer. "USANA celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. From day one, we've prided ourselves in providing people around the world wanting to start their health improvement journey, with high-quality, science-based supplements. Looking forward, we are excited for the next 30 years where our world class research and innovation will take us."
USANA took home four Best of State medals in the following categories:
- USANA's Celavive skincare system won its fifth consecutive Best of State award in the Personal Care Products category
- Rev3 Energy won best beverage for its fourteenth consecutive year
- USANA CellSentials took home best dietary supplement for its sixth win in a row
- USANA's Nutritionals won in the Health/Nutrition Products category for the fifth time
The Best of State Awards were created in 2003 to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses in Utah. Best of State candidates are evaluated by a panel of more than 100 judges based on three criteria: achievement in the field of endeavor; innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods, or processes; and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.
Since 1992, USANA has won more than 850 local, national, and international awards.
USANA (NYSE: USNA) prides itself in providing consumers the highest quality nutritional products in the world. From its award-winning supplements to its innovative Celavive skincare and Active Nutrition lines, USANA has proven for nearly 30 years why it's a company you can trust. How about giving us a try? Shop at USANA.com or learn more at whatsupUSANA.com.
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Officers involved in fatal Concord Mills Mall shooting will not face charges, DA’s office confirms
The shooting happened on Aug. 31 after three men allegedly stole credit cards.
CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - The Cabarrus County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday that the officers involved in the fatal shooting at Concord Mills Mall this past summer will not face any criminal charges.
Dominic Jeter, 23, of Charlotte, was one of three men involved in the Aug. 31 shooting, police said. He was shot by Concord police officers and later died due to his injuries.
Jeter, Wuanell Hernandez and Christian Tyson were accused of stealing credit cards from a person inside the mall. When officers arrived, they say the suspects were found outside and were chased back inside.
Police said Jeter then ran into a construction area and shot at the officers. After multiple commands to drop the weapon, two officers fired back and struck Jeter.
Immediately after the shooting, the officers involved were placed on administrative duty, per the department’s policy.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and Concord Police Department conducted an investigation and a review of the use of deadly force during the incident.
Related: Suspect injured during officer-involved shooting at Concord Mills dies, police confirm
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(The Hill) – Texas lawmakers have passed a bill that will allow unlicensed chaplains into schools to serve in school counseling positions.
The law, passed in a 84-60 vote in the state House Wednesday, will allow school districts to decide whether they want a chaplain who isn’t certified by the state working alongside counselors and mental health services in their schools.
The legislation already passed the Texas Senate and now will go to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who is likely to sign it into law.
The bill allows schools to use a volunteer or employ chaplains “to provide support, services, and programs for students as assigned by the board of trustees of the district or the governing body of the school.”
A school district can use funds allocated for school safety and security to support chaplains in their role, the same funds used for other counselors.
Schools now have six months to vote on policies to either deny or allow chaplains into their schools. The act takes effect for the 2023-2024 school year.
The passage marks the latest battle in Texas over religion in school, with a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be hung in public school classrooms failing on Tuesday.
“The same Texas politicians trying to control what students think — by banning books and censoring curricula — now want to dictate what students worship,” the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas tweeted.
“Enjoying the freedom to decide whether and how to be religious is a core part of what makes us Texan. #SB763 must be stopped,” they added.
The debate over the bill in the Texas House got heated before its final approval, with state Rep. Cole Hefner (R) defending his legislation.
“I think it’s preposterous that members in here would defend the acts of certain inappropriate drag shows in our schools and inappropriate materials in our libraries and then have the audacity to say [chaplains in schools] are a problem,” Hefner said.
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American Airlines flight crew in JFK runway incursion will comply with NTSB subpoena
By Gregory Wallace and Ross Levitt, CNN
The American Airlines pilots involved in a near-collision on a runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport last month will comply with a subpoena to testify before the National Transportation Safety Board, their union said.
“The pilots intend to appear for their interviews in accordance with the subpoenas,” the Allied Pilots Association said in a statement.
“All parties to the investigation (other than the NTSB) are prohibited from speaking about the investigation while it is pending under NTSB rules,” the statement said.
The pilots had originally objected to testifying because the NTSB intended to record the interviews.
The NTSB responded by subpoenaing their testimony. The NTSB issued the subpoena last week.
What happened at JFK Airport in January
In a preliminary report, the NTSB says the American Airlines 777 crossed an active runway without clearance from air traffic control, causing a Delta 737 to abort its takeoff on Friday, January 13.
The report says the two aircraft came within 1,400 feet of each other.
As CNN has previously reported, the American Airlines flight continued on to London’s Heathrow Airport.
The flight voice recorders on both aircraft were overwritten, meaning investigators can’t hear what was said in the cockpit at the time of the incident.
3 close-call investigations
Federal safety investigators have opened inquiries into three runway close-call incidents involving an airliner in less than a month. The other two:
• The NTSB said Wednesday it is investigating a January 23 incident involving a United Airlines 777 jet and a smaller, single-engine cargo plane at Honolulu’s airport.
The United jet improperly crossed a runway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport while the cargo aircraft was landing, the Federal Aviation Administration said. At the closest point, the aircraft were separated by 1,170 feet.
• Another incident occurred on February 5, when a FedEx pilot narrowly averted landing in Austin, Texas, atop a departing Southwest Airlines flight cleared to use the same runway. The planes were at one point about 100 feet apart, the NTSB said.
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On today’s Speaking In Maine, we return to the 2023 Camden Conference. The theme of this year’s event was Global Trade and Politics: Managing Turbulence. Today we’ll hear from Caroline Freund, Dean of the School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California San Diego with her talk: “What Future for Globalization?” and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor David Autor with his talk: “The Enduring Economic and Political Consequences of the China Trade Shock.”
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The ChatGPT-Powered Class A.I. Teaching Assistant is Set to Improve Learner Engagement and Outcomes in Live Online Classes
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Technologies Inc., the global virtual classroom leader, today announced the upcoming release of its A.I. Teaching Assistant (A.I. TA). For the first time in the history of online learning, the influence of instructors and the curiosity of learners can be scaled by harnessing the power of A.I.
Powered by the ChatGPT API, the Class A.I. Teaching Assistant will allow learners to:
- Ask questions and receive immediate, relevant answers based on what was taught in class.
- Highlight the transcript of the spoken text and have the A.I. describe the highlighted portion to the student in additional detail.
- Create a "study guide" during or after the live Class that can supplement notes and materials created by the instructor or learner.
"We are inspired by the potential of A.I. to scale the influence of the great teachers who are dedicated to the outcomes of their students," said Michael Chasen, co-founder and CEO of Class. "The Class A.I. Teaching Assistant is designed to enhance the learning experience by providing immediate access to valuable information, allowing students to remain focused and engaged in their Class sessions."
Focused exclusively on online synchronous learning, Class enables the active learning of 10M+ users from 1,500+ institutions worldwide and is the largest provider of virtual classroom software for education.
The Class A.I. Teaching Assistant will be released in Beta later this year, and Class customers and individual instructors will have the option to turn access to the tool on or off. Class will work closely with the education community to develop best practices and policies for the use of A.I. in the classroom, and Class remains committed to compliance with all applicable data privacy requirements.
To learn more about the Class A.I. Teaching Assistant, please visit class.com or request a demo, here.
About Class Technologies, Inc.
Class is software developed by Class Technologies Inc., a company founded by edtech pioneer Michael Chasen. Class enables the secure and active learning of 10M+ users from 1,500+ institutions worldwide and is the largest provider of virtual classroom software for education. Class is headquartered in Washington, DC with staff around the world. Schedule a demo at class.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @WeAreClassTech.
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The key takeaways from Prince Harry's explosive memoir
Britain's Prince Harry has launched a series of incendiary accusations against members of his family in his new memoir, which reveals a number of private confrontations between him and other senior royals and details his split from the family.
CNN has obtained a copy of the book -- called "Spare," a reference to the Duke of Sussex's role as the monarchy's "spare heir." For days now, many have been gobsmacked by the stunning claims to have emerged from the memoir after they were first reported by British newspaper the Guardian, which managed to get a copy ahead of its scheduled release.
The autobiography, which releases globally on Tuesday, features a litany of rebukes, criticisms and grievances from Harry's time as a senior member of the royal family, and details of his highly publicized split from the clan in 2020.
Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace have not commented on the allegations in the book, which the 38-year-old royal has promoted in a series of televised interviews.
Here is what we've learned from "Spare":
Harry says William attacked him
Among the most explosive claims is Harry's allegation that Prince William, his older brother, knocked him onto the floor during an argument over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
The alleged scuffle took place after a conversation between the two siblings, during which William, the heir to the British throne, called Meghan "difficult," "rude" and "abrasive," according to the book.
The confrontation escalated until William "grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and ... knocked me to the floor," Harry writes.
He details his version of events, which began when William arrived at Harry and Meghan's then-home, Nottingham Cottage on Kensington Palace grounds in London, to discuss "'the whole rolling catastrophe' of their relationship and struggles with the press."
Harry alleges that William attacked him after he gave his elder brother water and attempted to cool the heated verbal exchange.
"He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast. So very fast. He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dog's bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out."
Harry states in the book that William urged him to hit back, but he refused to do so. William left but later returned "looking regretful" and apologized, he says.
In his interview with Britain's ITV, which aired Sunday, the duke elaborated on the altercation and recalled seeing a "red mist" take hold of William.
"What was different here was the level of frustration, and I talk about the red mist that I had for so many years, and I saw this red mist in him," he said, adding, "He wanted me to hit him back, but I chose not to."
King Charles' plea to warring sons
Early on in the book, Harry recalls returning to the UK for the first time after stepping back as a senior royal in April 2021 for the funeral of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip.
The somber occasion was the first time the duke was reunited with his father, now King Charles III, and William since he and Meghan had spoken to Oprah Winfrey for their bombshell interview.
"So, though I'd flown home specifically and solely for Grandpa's funeral, while there I'd asked for this secret meeting with my older brother, Willy, and my father talk about the state of things. To find a way out," he writes in the book, an advance copy of which CNN has obtained.
Harry continues: "I tried to explain my side of things. I wasn't at my best. For starters, I was still nervous, fighting to keep my emotions in check, while also striving to be succinct and precise."
However, Harry says, he discovered that his brother and father had "come ready for a fight." Harry's retelling suggests tensions with William remained high and quotes Charles pleading to his sons not to "make my final years a misery," according to the memoir.
The passage also revealed the brothers refer to each other as "Willy" and "Harold" respectively.
Harry also claims in his memoir that Charles also once joked about who Harry's father really is.
The prince explained his father "liked telling stories" and recounts his father, then Prince Charles, making a joke about his mother Diana's affair with Major James Hewitt.
Harry writes that his father would joke: "'Who knows if I'm really the Prince of Wales? Who knows if I'm even your real father? Maybe your real father is in Broadmoor, darling boy!"
Harry found it an "unfunny joke, given the rumour circulating just then that my actual father was one of Mummy's former lovers: Major James Hewitt."
The former Princess of Wales, Diana, confirmed she had a five-year affair with Hewitt in a now infamous BBC Panorama interview with journalist Martin Bashir. She said the relationship started in 1986 -- two years after the Duke of Sussex was born.
"One cause of this rumour was Major Hewitt's flaming ginger hair, but another cause was sadism. Tabloid readers were delighted by the idea that the younger child of Prince Charles wasn't the child of Prince Charles," Harry writes. "Never mind that my mother didn't meet Major Hewitt until long after I was born, the story was simply too good to drop."
Prince Harry added that if the King thought anything about Major Hewitt, "he kept them to himself."
The brothers urged their father not to marry Camilla
In another anecdote from the autobiography, Harry told his father not to marry Camilla, who is now Queen Consort, and feared that she would be a "wicked stepmother."
"I recall wondering, right before the tea, if she'd be mean to me. If she'd be like all the wicked stepmothers in storybooks. But she wasn't. Like Willy, I did feel real gratitude for that," he wrote.
Both William and Harry called her the "other woman," according to the book.
William "long harboured suspicions" of his father's affair, "which confused him, tormented him, and when those suspicions were confirmed he felt tremendous guilt for having done nothing, said nothing, sooner," Harry writes.
When their father wanted "to be public about" his relationship with Camilla, the brothers met her formally for the first time in separate occasions, Harry writes.
"He (William) merely gave me the impression that the Other Woman, Camilla, had made an effort, which he appreciated, and that was all he cared to say," Harry says. He later compares his meeting with her as getting an injection, writing in the book, "close your eyes, over before you know it."
Harry disclosed his number of kills in Afghanistan
Prince Harry claims to have killed 25 people while serving with the British army in Afghanistan, saying that in the heat of combat he viewed his targets as "chess pieces" rather than people.
The prince completed two tours of Afghanistan, one spanning 2007 to 2008 and the other from 2012 to 2013.
Advancements of technology "in the age of Apaches and laptops," allowed Harry to say "precisely how many enemy combatants I'd killed," adding that, "I felt it vital never to shy away from that number."
"So, my number: Twenty-five. It wasn't a number that gave me any satisfaction. But neither was it a number that made me feel ashamed," he writes.
Harry also says he "didn't think of those twenty-five as people. You can't kill people if you think of them as people. You can't really harm people if you think of them as people. They were chess pieces removed from the board, Bads taken away before they could kill Goods. I'd been trained to "other-ize" them, trained well. On some level I recognized this learned detachment as problematic. But I also saw it as an unavoidable part of soldiering."
The remarks have sparked criticism from some British security and military figures -- and an angry rebuke from the Taliban.
His goodbye to the Queen
One part of Harry's life story that many wondered if he would share was the death of his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. He does in fact reveal that it was his father Charles who first called him last September to say that the Queen's health "had taken a turn."
In the memoir, Harry recounts immediately then sending a text message to William to ask if he and Kate were flying to Balmoral -- and when and how.
There was no response from William, Harry says.
He writes that he then received another call from Charles, who told Harry that he was welcome at the Scottish residence but that his wife, Meghan, was not.
Harry says he spent much of the time on his flight to Scotland staring at the clouds, replaying the last time he'd spoken with his grandmother.
"Four days earlier, long chat on the phone. We'd touched on many topics. Her health, of course. The turmoil at Number 10," Harry recalls.
As the plane began its descent, Harry says he received a text message from Meghan asking him to call her and then he checked the BBC's website.
"Granny was gone. Pa was King," he writes.
He also opens up about the moment he saw the Queen's body inside a room within Balmoral Castle.
"I braced myself, went in. The room was dimly lit, unfamiliar - I'd been inside it only once in my life. I moved ahead uncertainly, and there she was. I stood, frozen, staring. I stared and stared. It was difficult, but I kept on, thinking how I'd regretted not seeing my mother at the end. Years of lamenting that lack of proof, postponing my grief for want of proof. Now I thought: Proof. Careful what you wish for."
Harry says he then whispered to her that he hoped she was happy, that she was with her late husband, Prince Philip.
Meghan's comment about Kate's 'baby brain'
In another part of the memoir, it's revealed that the Duchess of Sussex allegedly upset the Princess of Wales by saying she must have "baby brain" because of her hormones after she had given birth and during the run up to the royal wedding in 2018.
Harry describes a 2018 meeting with William and Kate at their residence -- which, according to the duke, was an attempt to clear the air between both couples.
Prince Harry reportedly claims that Kate demanded an apology from Meghan for offending her.
Kate allegedly told Meghan that "we're not close enough for you to talk about my hormones!" according to the book.
Harry went on to say that Meghan said she spoke to all her friends that way.
Harry recounted that the Prince of Wales called Meghan "rude" and pointed his finger, saying "it's not what's done here in Britain," to which Meghan reportedly replied "Kindly take your finger out of my face."
"Meg said she'd never intentionally do anything to hurt Kate, and if she ever did, she asked Kate to please just let her know so it wouldn't happen again," Harry writes.
"We all hugged. Kind of."
Harry recalls several tabloid scandals
The autobiography also revisits the controversial incident of wearing a Nazi costume to a party in 2005. Harry alleges that his decision to wear it was influenced by Prince William and his wife Catherine who encouraged him to do so.
In 2005, Harry was pictured on the front page of the UK's Sun newspaper wearing a swastika armband on a German military jacket at a costume party.
At the time, Harry took responsibility for the incident and issued an apology through Clarence House Press Office saying he was "very sorry if I caused any offense or embarrassment to anyone. It was a poor choice of costume and I apologize."
The topic was readdressed in the recent Netflix documentary titled 'Harry and Meghan' where the Duke of Sussex said it was one of the "biggest mistakes" of his life, adding that he felt "so ashamed afterwards."
Harry's new claim that his brother and sister-in-law were involved contrasts with his previous public apologies, in which he took responsibility for the incident alone.
The Duke of Sussex in the new book revisits the time when he was debating which costume to wear and called Prince William and Catherine to ask their opinions, to which they allegedly told him to wear the Nazi uniform over a pilot costume.
"I phoned Willy and Kate, asked what they thought. Nazi uniform, they said," Harry says. "I rented it, plus a silly moustache, and went back to the house."
Harry tries it on and both William and Kate "howled. Worse than Willy's leotard outfit! Way more ridiculous!"
He described what followed after a picture of him wearing the costume was released in the media as a "firestorm, which I thought at times would engulf me."
"And I felt that I deserved to be engulfed. There were moments over the course of the next several weeks and months when I thought I might die of shame," he adds.
Calling his judgement "swift, harsh," he says , "I was either a crypto Nazi or else a mental defective. I turned to Willy. He was sympathetic, but there wasn't much to say."
Harry ends by saying the "shame would never fade. Nor should it."
He also addressed a scandal from 2009 when a video emerged of him using a racial slur to describe a fellow soldier from Pakistan.
Harry recalls that he had shot some video of he and some of his fellow cadets as they killed time in an airport.
"Growing up, I'd heard many people use that word and never saw anyone flinch or cringe, never suspected them of being racist," he explains. "Neither did I know anything about unconscious bias. I was twenty-one, awash in isolation and privilege, and if I thought anything about this word at all, I thought it was like Aussie. Harmless."
The footage was sent to a fellow cadet for an end-of-year video, he writes, but it was then circulated and "ultimately ended up in the hands of someone who sold it to the News of the World [newspaper]."
Harry recounts that his father's office issued an apology on his behalf after the video became public and that he'd also wanted to put out a statement but "courtiers advised against it" as it was "not the best strategy, sir."
"I didn't care about strategy. I cared about people not thinking I was a racist. I cared about not being a racist," he writes, adding that he reached out directly to his friend to apologize and was forgiven.
"He said he knew I wasn't a racist. No big deal," Harry ends. "But it was. And his forgiveness, his easy grace, only made me feel worse."
Teenage drug use and losing his virginity
Harry, who now resides in California with Meghan and their two children, also admits taking cocaine at age 17.
Harry writes: "Of course. I had been doing cocaine around this time. At someone's country house, during a shooting weekend, I'd been offered a line, and I'd done a few more since."
He added: "it wasn't much fun," adding that it didn't "make me particularly happy as it seemed to make everyone around me.
"But it did make me feel different, and that was the main goal. Feel. Different. I was a deeply unhappy seventeen-year-old boy willing to try almost anything that would alter the status quo," Harry continues.
Prince Harry has previously admitted to drug use in his youth. In 2002, when he was a 16-year-old schoolboy, he faced accusations of underage drinking and cannabis use, CNN previously reported. A confession of heavy drinking and marijuana use when he was 16 prompted his father to send him to the drug rehab center, Phoenix House UK, for a day.
Elsewhere in the autobiography Harry describes losing his virginity in what he calls a "inglorious episode."
Harry says he lost his virginity to "an older woman," who he added "liked horses, quite a lot, and treated me not unlike a young stallion."
He does not name the woman in the book.
"Among the many things about it that were wrong: It happened in a grassy field behind a busy pub," he writes.
"Obviously someone had seen us," Harry adds.
Looking for closure over his mother's death
Harry also reveals in his memoir that he recreated the journey his late mother took through the Paris tunnel where she and two others were involved in a fatal car crash.
Diana died in 1997, when Harry was 12.
Harry writes he had been invited to the French capital to attend the 2007 Rugby World Cup semi-final and had been provided with a driver. On his first night in the city, he asked the driver if he knew the tunnel -- Pont de l'Alma -- where Diana's vehicle crashed in 1997.
He asked to drive at 65 miles per hour (104.6 kilometers per hour) -- "the exact speed Mummy's car had supposedly been driving, according to police, at the time of the crash."
"I'd always imagined the tunnel as some treacherous passageway, inherently dangerous, but it was just a short, simple, no-frills tunnel," Harry says, before adding that there was "no reason anyone should ever die inside it."
Harry also writes that he asked his driver to go through the tunnel a second time.
"It had been a very bad idea. I'd had plenty of bad ideas in my twenty-three years, but this one was uniquely ill-conceived. I'd told myself that I wanted closure, but I didn't really. Deep down, I'd hoped to feel in that tunnel what I'd felt when JLP [Jamie Lowther Pinkerton, former private secretary to Harry and Prince William] gave me the police files—disbelief. Doubt. Instead, that was the night all doubt fell away," Harry says.
"I'd thought driving the tunnel would bring an end, or brief cessation, to the pain, the decade of unrelenting pain. Instead, it brought on the start of Pain, Part Deux," he continues.
In a clip from "Harry: The Interview," was broadcast in Britain on ITV on Sunday, the prince speaks about his memories of meeting mourners and the guilt he felt while walking outside Kensington Palace following the death of his mother in 1997.
Harry also says that he cried once in the wake of his mother's death -- at her burial.
"Everyone knows where they were and what they were doing the night my mother died," he tells presenter Tom Bradby.
"I cried once, at the burial, and you know I go into detail about how strange it was and how actually there was some guilt that I felt, and I think William felt as well, by walking around the outside of Kensington Palace."
Harry described feeling the mourners' tears on their hands when he shook them. "There were 50,000 bouquets of flowers to our mother and there we were shaking people's hands, smiling," he says. "I've seen the videos, right, I looked back over it all. And the wet hands that we were shaking, we couldn't understand why their hands were wet, but it was all the tears that they were wiping away." | https://www.wmur.com/article/key-takeaways-from-prince-harrys-explosive-memoir/42442073 | 2023-01-10 13:30:42 | 0 | https://www.wmur.com/article/key-takeaways-from-prince-harrys-explosive-memoir/42442073 |
A pro-Trump super PAC has launched an ad going after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) targeting his policies while also mocking a story of him eating pudding sans spoon.
Last month, The Daily Beast reported that DeSantis was struggling to be personable with supporters and staff alike, and two sources told the outlet that the governor was once spotted on a private plane eating a cup of chocolate pudding with three fingers.
The new ad uses the incident to dig at DeSantis — former President Trump’s expected 2024 GOP primary rival — for his previous positions on cutting the social safety net.
Pudding Fingers pic.twitter.com/PRCVAZlkw9
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) April 14, 2023
“Ron DeSantis loves sticking his fingers where they don’t belong. And we’re not just talking about pudding,” the ad reads over unsettling footage of a faceless man eating chocolate pudding with his fingers.
“DeSantis has his dirty fingers all over senior entitlements, like cutting Medicare, slashing Social Security, and even raising our retirement age.”
“Tell Ron DeSantis to keep his pudding fingers off our money,” the ad finishes, “Oh, and get this man a spoon!”
Politifact called similar claims about DeSantis’ record on entitlements only “half true” in 2018.
The ad aired on CNN and Fox on Saturday morning and was tweeted out by the Trump campaign account.
Trump has recently ramped up his attacks against DeSantis, who is seen by many political observers as his biggest potential opponent to the Republican presidential nomination. | https://phl17.com/hill-politics/trump-pac-launches-desantis-pudding-fingers-attack-ad/ | 2023-04-14 20:14:42 | 1 | https://phl17.com/hill-politics/trump-pac-launches-desantis-pudding-fingers-attack-ad/ |
Man arrested in fatal stabbing of New York City EMS worker
NEW YORK (AP) — A man has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a veteran emergency medical worker with New York City’s fire department, police said Friday.
Peter Zisopoulos, 34, was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the fatal attack on EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, police said in a news release.
Russo-Elling was on duty when she was stabbed Thursday afternoon near her station in the Astoria section of Queens, authorities said.
The 61-year-old Russo-Elling was heading to a corner store to get something to eat when Zisopoulos allegedly stabbed her multiple times, police said. She was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Zisopoulos ran to his apartment nearby barricaded himself inside, police said. He was arrested after he was eventually talked into coming out. It wasn’t clear if he had an attorney who could comment on the charges against him.
The motive for the stabbing is under investigation.
Russo-Elling had served the city for 25 years and was among the first responders at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said at a news conference Thursday.
“She was cited multiple times for her bravery and her life-saving work,” Kavanagh said. “And she was absolutely beloved on this job.”
Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement, “Our hearts are with her family, her fellow EMS members, and with all New Yorkers who lost a truly amazing woman to a senseless act of violence. The City of New York will remember Lt. Russo-Elling’s bravery and commitment to service as we mourn her loss along with the FDNY.”
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Against a Seattle Mariners squad that was seen as being on the rise, having gone 7-3 in their previous 10 games going in, the Texas Rangers put together two of their best starting pitching efforts, two of their best offensive outputs, and even got one of the best games from their relievers, which all culminated in a sweep of their division rivals.
Seattle was weighed, measured and found wanting.
And while the Mariners haven’t played like the powerhouse that people were expecting at the start of the season, Texas still beat their best starting pitcher and won the battle of bullpens where, on paper, Seattle looked to have the edge.
In the end, it was the Texas offense – as it has all year – that proved inevitable all weekend.
- Game 56: Seattle 0, Texas 2 (W: Gray, 6-1, L: Castillo, 4-3, Sv: Smith, 10)
- Game 57: Seattle 6, Texas 16 (W: Sborz, 2-2, L: Woo, 0-1)
- Game 58: Seattle 3, Texas 12 (W: Eovaldi, 8-2, L: Miller, 3-3)
Gray Daze
Jon Gray, a potential candidate for May Pitcher of the Month if not for teammate Nathan Eovaldi actually earning the accolade, put up another gem in his first start of June. It was a necessary performance, as the Mariners’ Luis Castillo matched him frame for frame through the first handful of innings of the game.
Castillo, in fact, had a no-hitter going into the fifth. Gray also encountered little trouble in the meantime. Seattle had a few opportunities but Gray was up to the task of shutting the Mariners down.
All in all, Gray went seven innings, giving up zero runs, two hits, walking one and striking out five. While in the shadow of Eovaldi in May and with Jacob deGrom looming, Gray has thrown like the pitcher the Colorado Rockies thought they were getting when they drafted him 3rd overall in the first round of 2013.
How do you spell relief?
Maybe it was bringing up a relative unknown in Grant Anderson to suddenly provide successful high leverage innings. Maybe it was Eovaldi and Gray giving them several days of light work by going deep into their games. Whatever it is, the rehabilitation of the bullpen in recent days has been a welcome sign.
The relievers stepped up in a big way on Saturday. Andrew Heaney, who had averaged just over six innings per start over his last four outings, couldn’t make it past the 3rd as the Mariners made him labor. Heaney ended up with a lot of traffic on the basepaths, and while he struck out five, he also walked four and allowed six hits. The outing was Heaney’s shortest of his season, with the exception of his first start with Texas back in early April.
With Heaney out, that left a worrying six innings on the plate of the shaky bullpen. While Texas scored three runs in each of the first two frames, the bullpen was asked to protect a 6-2 lead. That margin wasn’t guaranteed, either, after the bullpen had squandered similar leads earlier in the season.
Josh Sborz was the first man called upon, tasked with putting out a bases loaded, no-out fire left by Heaney. Sborz got Ty France to strike out, but then allowed an inherited runner to score on a fielder’s choice off the bat of 2022 AL Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez. Still needing one more out to escape the inning up 6-3, the next play proved that when things are going well, sometimes you get all the breaks. Rodriguez attempted to steal second and the ball slipped out of catcher Jonah Heim’s hand.
Instead of a disaster that allowed another Mariners run to score and keep their rally going, the ball acted like a little dribbler toward shortstop Corey Seager who fielded the errant throw cleanly and threw out opportunistic Seattle runner Jose Caballero at the plate.
While it took a little bit of divine intervention for the inning to turn out more harmless than it could have been, Sborz was credited with getting out of the dangerous frame without allowing further damage. He even contributed an uneventful 5th inning, retiring Seattle in order to end his afternoon.
By the time Sborz was finished, the Rangers’ bats had piled on for a 10-3 lead which allowed Texas to call upon Jose Lecerlc to continue trying to work his way back to a position of trust. Leclerc allowed just one hit over two innings, making it a fourth consecutive appearance without allowing a run for the former closer. Left-hander Cole Ragans followed with a scoreless, two-strikeout 8th inning.
John King was the one reliever of the afternoon to experience trouble, but even the three runs that King coughed up weren’t enough for Seattle to put a dent in Texas’ lead as they finished the contest with a 16-6 win.
The ability of the bullpen arms to go multiple innings with a big lead saved manager Bruce Bochy from needing to use his more trusted options like Anderson or Will Smith. Ultimately, Saturday’s win should help bolster the confidence of the one spot on the team that hasn’t yet pulled its weight.
Nate the Great and The Flying Jankowski
May’s best, Eovaldi, continued to roll right on into June, just as the Rangers’ offense continued to write their names into the history books in the series finale. Another double-digit output, and another Eovaldi scoreless performance meant a sweep for Texas.
Eovaldi, in his last seven starts, which includes two complete game shutouts, has put up a 0.68 ERA. The ace of the Rangers’ rotation threw only 87 pitches in the finale on Sunday. The right-handed Texan could have gone deeper in this one but Texas decided that he’d done enough with the team leading 12-0 after six innings.
With the rest of the season ahead of them, conserving Eovaldi’s arm during the summer is a long-term decision that Bochy and the Rangers won’t regret down the stretch.
While Eovaldi and the Texas bats were the headliners, center fielder Travis Jankowski will make all of the highlight reels on the sports recap shows. Giving Leody Taveras the day off after a bruised knee in Saturday’s game, Jankowski not only went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, but the journeyman outfielder also took away a home run and an extra base hit with two incredible leaping catches. Did either of those catches save the game? No. But it is a testament to how hard this team plays, even with the game well in hand.
How do you sum up an offense like the Rangers?
30 more runs this weekend. Two more double-digit outbursts. Whispers of the New York Yankees of the 1920s and 1930s as historical contemporaries. They should have sent a poet.
Do you think the Rangers will build upon their division lead in June? Share your thoughts with Matt on Twitter @FisherWritesMLB. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/mlb/rangers/rangers-continue-torrid-pace-sweep-seattle-open-june/287-aaf4cf82-d951-4eb0-af9f-0ff8c02e1459 | 2023-06-05 02:50:48 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/mlb/rangers/rangers-continue-torrid-pace-sweep-seattle-open-june/287-aaf4cf82-d951-4eb0-af9f-0ff8c02e1459 |
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Höegh LNG Partners LP (the "Partnership") announced today that its board of directors has declared a cash distribution of $0.546875 per 8.75% Series A preferred unit. The cash distribution for the 8.75% Series A preferred units will be paid on November 15, 2022, to all 8.75% Series A preferred unitholders of record as of the close of the business on November 8, 2022.
This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management's control. Factors that can affect future results are discussed in the registration statement filed by Höegh LNG Partners LP with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is available via the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Höegh LNG Partners LP undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect new information or events.
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US gets OK for cattle-shooting operation in New Mexico — Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
A U.S. district judge on Wednesday cleared the way for federal officials to move ahead with plans to take to the air and shoot dozens of wild cattle in a rugged area of southwestern New Mexico.
Ranchers had sought a delay, arguing that the potential mass slaughter of as many as 150 "unauthorized" cows on public land was a violation of federal regulations and amounted to animal cruelty.
After listening to arguments that stretched throughout the day, Judge James Browning denied the request, saying the ranchers failed to make their case. He also said the U.S. Forest Service is charged with managing the wilderness for the benefit of the public, and the operation would further that aim.
"No one disputes that the Gila cattle need to be removed and are doing significant damage to the Gila Wilderness," Browning wrote. "The court does not see a legal prohibition on the operation. It would be contrary to the public interest to stop the operation from proceeding."
Plans by the Forest Service call for shooting the cattle with a high-powered rifle from a helicopter and leaving the carcasses in the Gila Wilderness. It was estimated by attorneys for the ranchers that 65 tons of dead animals would be left in the forest for months until they decompose or are eaten by scavengers.
Officials closed a large swath of the forest Monday and were scheduled to begin the shooting operation Thursday.
The New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association, individual ranchers and the Humane Farming Association filed a complaint in federal court Tuesday, alleging that agency officials were violating their own regulations and overstepping their authority.
The complaint stated that court intervention was necessary to put an immediate stop to "this unlawful, cruel, and environmentally harmful action, both now and in the future."
The ranchers had argued that the case could set a precedent for how federal officials handle unbranded livestock on vacant allotments or deal with other land management conflicts across the West.
"There's a severe danger here, not just in this particular case and the horrific results that it will actually bare if this is allowed to go forward. But it also has long-term ramifications for the power of federal agencies to disregard their regulations that they themselves passed," Daniel McGuire, an attorney for the ranchers, told the judge.
The Gila National Forest issued its final decision to gun down the wayward cattle last week amid pressure from environmental groups that have raised concerns that cattle are compromising water quality and habitat for other species as they trample stream banks in sensitive areas.
Much of the debate during Wednesday's hearing centered on whether the animals were unauthorized livestock or feral cows, as the Forest Service has been referring to them.
Ranchers said the cattle in question were the descendants of cows that legally grazed the area in the 1970s before the owner went out of business. They pointed to DNA and genetic markers, saying the temperament of the animals doesn't mean they cease to be domesticated livestock.
As defined in Forest Service regulations, unauthorized livestock refers to any cattle, sheep, goats or hogs that are not authorized by permit to be grazing on national forest land. The regulations calls for an impoundment order to be issued and the livestock rounded up, with lethal action being a final step for those that aren't captured.
Despite issuing such an order earlier this month, the agency argued it wasn't required to follow the removal procedures outlined by the regulations because the cattle don't fit the definition of livestock since they aren't domesticated or being kept or raised by any individual.
Government attorney Andrew Smith said the cows have no pedigree.
"So it does make a difference what these cows are. They're multigenerations of wildness going on," he said.
The judge agreed.
Smith also argued that Congress has charged the Forest Service with protecting national forest land and that eradicating the cattle would put an end to decades of damage. He said previous gathering efforts over the decades only put a dent in the population but that an aerial shooting operation in 2022 was able to take out 65 cows in two days.
Had the project been delayed, Smith suggested that the population would rebound and last year's effort would be wasted.
McGuire countered that Congress conferred authority on the Forest Service to make rules and regulations to protect and preserve the forest, not a license for the agency to do anything it wants.
New Mexico bills safeguard abortion, gender-affirming care — Morgan Lee, Associated Press
A New Mexico legislative panel advanced a bill to protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state interference, prosecution or extradition attempts, as Democratic leaders seek to shore up existing rights to abortion access for residents as well as visitors from states with bans on the procedure.
A 5-3 vote on partisan lines with Republicans in opposition sent the bill to a second committee hearing before it can go to a full Senate vote. Legislators have until March 18 to send the bill to Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who won reelection last year on pledges to safeguard abortion access.
Lujan Grisham joined a group of 20 governors this week in launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman's constitutional right to end a pregnancy and shifting regulatory powers to state governments.
A bill from New Mexico legislators including Democratic state Sens. Linda Lopez of Albuquerque and Brenda McKenna of Corrales would provide new legal protections for local abortion providers and recipients — prohibiting any related discrimination by local medical licensing boards and banning or limiting cooperation by New Mexico state and local government with out-of-state interests that try and interfere with reproductive health care.
"We want to make sure that our providers are protected so that they are not criminalized by Texas or some other state," Lopez told a Senate panel.
Public prosecutors can file civil charges linked to interference with reproductive health care, with fines for convictions of up to $5,000 per violation, and $10,000 for attempting to circumvent some provisions. Individuals can sue independently for damages.
"What we don't want to see in our state ... is providers paranoid when they do their jobs, and patients paranoid," said Kat Sánchez of Bold Futures, a New Mexico-based abortion rights group.
The New Mexico state House on Tuesday endorsed companion legislation that would ensure statewide access to reproductive and gender-affirming health care, on a 38-31 vote. At least two counties and three cities in eastern New Mexico recently approved restrictions on abortion under ordinances that are being challenged by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez.
Both bills extend similar protections to gender-affirming health care as abortion. Gender-affirming health care is defined broadly in the bills as "psychological, behavioral, surgical, pharmaceutical and medical care, services and supplies provided to support an individual's gender identity."
More than a dozen states have bills to prohibit gender-affirming health care for young people being brought before legislatures this year. Some seek to ban treatment for gender dysphoria — which is defined as the distress caused by a person's gender assigned at birth not matching the gender with which they identify — until the person is in their 20s.
Republican state Sen. Gregg Schmedes of Tijeras, a surgeon by profession, cautioned New Mexico Senate colleagues Wednesday against writing into law a "specific health care model" concerning gender-affirming care, and expressed fear of an ideological divide on medical care.
"We have to learn how to live together. We have to be neighbors with Oklahoma and Texas," Schmedes said. "This bill kind of scares me in a way that we're headed toward that national divorce that people are talking about."
In 2021, New Mexico's Democrat-led Legislature passed a measure to repeal a dormant 1969 statute that outlawed most abortion procedures, ensuring access to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case.
Storm with high winds, heavy snow, keeps grip on Southwest — Associated Press
A winter storm knocked out power to thousands of customers and shut down major roadways in northern Arizona and New Mexico on Wednesday and is expected to keep an icy grip on much of the Southwest through Friday. Another storm could be close behind.
Ten inches (25 centimeters) of snow was reported in the mountains of northeast Arizona, with wind-whipped drifts up to 2 feet (61 centimeters) high near McNary, south of Holbrook, the National Weather Service said.
Another 15 to 21 inches (38 to 43 centimeters) is possible by midday Friday in Flagstaff, where the local National Weather Service office was among those without power much of Wednesday.
It said the heaviest snow was expected Thursday afternoon into the night, with periods of "near-blizzard conditions possible," snowfall up to a half-inch (1.2 centimeters) per hour and visibility under a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) at times.
"Unnecessary travel is HIGHLY discouraged," the service in Flagstaff said. "Unsettled winter weather will continue Thursday through early Friday, and again Saturday night through Sunday."
Meanwhile, a blizzard warning was in effect through Saturday in upper elevations of the southern Sierra Nevada above Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Wind chill factors could drop to 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (minus-40 Celsius). As much as 6 feet (1.8 meters) of snow is possible there with winds gusting to 60 mph (96 kph) before the next storm makes its way across Nevada into Arizona, the weather service said.
Farther north at Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada line, a foot (30 cm) or more of snow was expected on the ridgetops, with winds gusting up to 75 mph (120 kph).
"A cold and stormy period will continue through the end of February and into the beginning of March," the National Weather Service in Reno said. "Anticipate several rounds of snow at all elevations. ... High temperatures will struggle to get out of the 30s, even in the warmest valleys through Friday."
In Arizona, stretches of Interstate 40 reopened Wednesday, but the road remained closed into Wednesday evening in both directions out of Flagstaff for about 180 miles (289 km) from Winslow to U.S. 93 at Kingman near the California and Nevada borders.
State police in New Mexico said they were shutting down I-40 on-ramps in Gallup, just across the Arizona line, but would keep one open for residents and drivers seeking overnight accommodations "due to extreme weather."
More than 5,700 homes were without power in the morning in metro Phoenix along with 10,000 in the Flagstaff area, where snowfall and wind gusts of 68 mph caused whiteout conditions.
The highest gusts in Arizona registered 85 mph (136 kph) off I-17, about halfway between Flagstaff and Phoenix, the service said. The Arizona Department of Transportation took the rare step of preemptively closing major roads.
High wind gusts also resulted in 66 flights being canceled and 45 others delayed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service said a gust of 51 mph (82 kph) at Tucson International Airport was the strongest recorded in February in the last 50 years. | https://www.kunm.org/kunm-news-update/2023-02-23/thurs-court-okays-federal-cattle-shooting-operation-more | 2023-02-23 15:06:20 | 1 | https://www.kunm.org/kunm-news-update/2023-02-23/thurs-court-okays-federal-cattle-shooting-operation-more |
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TOKYO (AP) — Heavy snow in northwestern Japan since the weekend has left at least three people dead, stranded hundreds of vehicles on highways, disrupted trains and left thousands of homes without electricity, officials said Wednesday.
The powerful weather system brought heavy snow to Japan’s northern coastal areas since Saturday, with snow piling up more than 2 meters (6.5 feet) in parts of Niigata, Yamagata and Aomori prefectures.
Self-Defense Force troops helped clear Niigata highways, where hundreds of cars and delivery trucks were stuck in lines stretching more than 20 kilometers (12 miles), and to provide other support. Local volunteers also helped to provide food and other necessities to those stranded inside their vehicles for hours.
With improving weather conditions, road closures were lifted Tuesday, but another snowstorm is forecast to affect the region toward the weekend.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said more than 10,000 homes, mostly in Niigata, were still out of power as of Wednesday morning, and delivery for convenience stores were delayed due to blocked roads.
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency reported three deaths and 10 other people injured. A 85-year-old man died after falling into a ditch while removing snow at the in the hardest-hit town of Kashiwazaki in Niigata. In Hokkaido, a 63-year-old woman was crushed between two trucks trying to get out of the snow, and in Akita, a 73-year-old man also fell to the ground while removing rooftop snow and died, according to officials and reports. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Snow-piles-deep-in-northern-Japan-strands-17668285.php | 2022-12-21 05:39:19 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Snow-piles-deep-in-northern-Japan-strands-17668285.php |
Reiterates Full Year Revenue Guidance of $55 - $60 Million
ANDOVER, Mass., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN) ("Byrna", "the Company", "we" or "us") today announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended May 31, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights and Updates:
- Revenues were $11.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 (Q2FY22) compared to $13.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 (Q2FY21).
- Order backlog as of May 31, 2022 was $0.8 million.
- Gross margin was 52.7% for Q2FY22 compared to 56.4% for Q2FY21.
- Net loss was $(3.0) million for Q2FY22 compared to net income of $2.0 million for Q2FY21.
- Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA1 was $(0.9) million in Q2FY22 compared to $2.8 million for Q2FY21.
- 1,483,790 shares of common stock repurchased for $12.3 million during Q2FY 22, completing year-to-date repurchase program of 1,779,458 shares for $15.0 million.
- Entry to the self-defense spray market with acquisition of Fox Labs International on May 25, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Business Overview
Revenues decreased 13.3% to $11.6 million in Q2FY22 from $13.4 million in Q2FY21. Revenue in the second quarter of 2021 was unusually high due to a surge in sales after Byrna's product was featured on Fox News' "Hannity Show", a nationally syndicated news program on April 3rd of that year. This "Hannity effect" generated approximately $7.5 million in additional orders in the three weeks following Hannity's mention of the Byrna on national TV.
Gross profit was $6.1 million, or 52.7% of reported net revenue, in Q2FY22. This was down from 56.4% of net revenue, in Q2FY21. The reduction in gross profit margin was due to higher freight costs (as a result of increased energy costs and the lingering effects of the supply chain disruption) and a higher proportion of lower margin international sales in the current quarter.
The higher freight costs reduced gross profit margins by 1.9%. We expect freight costs to remain high for the balance of 2022, however, freight costs should come down significantly in 2023 as Byrna is able to start utilizing ocean freight, which is a fraction of the cost of air-freight. Byrna is currently building inventory so that it will have sufficient raw material and component inventory on hand to allow us to transition from air-freight to ocean-freight without risking an interruption in production.
Gross profit margins also decreased due to an unusually high percentage of international sales this past quarter. International sales, which are made through distributors rather than through dealers or direct to consumer, are lower margin sales. In Q2 2022 international sales represented 23.3% of Byrna's total sales versus just 4.0% in Q2 2021. The gross profit margin on these sales was 42.3% (compared to 55.9% on Byrna's domestic sales). Consequently, the incremental additional international sales in 2022 accounted for 2.6% of the difference in Byrna's gross profit margin when compared to the same period in FY2021.
Operating expenses rose to $8.7 million in Q2FY22 from $5.5 million in Q2FY21. Payroll and compensation related costs increased $1.8 million from $2.8 million in Q2FY21 to $4.6 million in Q2FY22. The increase is due primarily to Byrna's investment in the future growth of the Company and the hiring of additional staff needed to support these growth initiatives. As Byrna has invested in a number of new products and new markets we have needed to hire product managers and additional sales and marketing personnel to build out these market segments. While these new business segments have yet to show significant revenues, we believe that they are critical to our future growth.
Specifically, over the last year Byrna has kicked off a major School Safety initiative, hiring Parkland Dad, Andy Pollack to spearhead this effort and establishing a School Safety focused facility in Melbourne Florida, headed up by Troy Main, to support this initiative. Byrna is currently offering training and site evaluation to school districts free of charge in order to drive awareness of the Byrna Ballistipac, a backpack that converts into full body armor with a single motion. The Ballistipac, which can stop six (6) rounds from an AR-15, comes equipped with a "Stop-the-bleed" kit and a MOLLE and is designed to give School Resource Officers (SROs) the ability to engage an active shooter and to treat injured students. Byrna has also invested in the development and marketing of the Byrna Shield, a lightweight "bullet proof" shield designed to fit easily into a child's backpack, that can stop six (6) rounds from a 44 Magnum handgun.
While we have not yet seen significant revenue from these product lines, given the terrible tragedies of the last several months, we believe that when children head back to school in August, these products will start to gain traction with parents and administrators as they come to terms with the need to better outfit their SROs and better protect their students and teachers.
Byrna also purchased Mission Less Lethal last year in order to gain access to less-lethal long-gun technology necessary to penetrate the law enforcement market. Byrna has spent significant resources re-designing these products and developing a marketing campaign and law enforcement training materials for the TCR and Mission-4. Production of the Byrna TCR's and Byrna Mission-4's has just started with the first TCR's reaching customers last month and the first Byrna produced Mission-4's scheduled to ship later in July. The Company expects that these products will add millions of dollars in additional revenue over the balance of FY22.
Late in Q2FY22, Byrna acquired Fox Labs International, manufacturer of one of the strongest and most effective defense sprays on the market. The Company hired David Happe to head up Byrna's Aerosol Spray Division and since the acquisition, Byrna has been spending significant resources to launch its new Byrna Bad Guy Repellant (BGR) and upgrade the Fox Labs go-to-market strategy, including website redevelopment, updating of the marketing materials and building out of the Fox Labs Amazon website. The Company strongly believes that the ability to offer a best-in-class price point product will allow Byrna to both increase its online conversion rate and to penetrate a broader array of brick & mortar retailers.
Finally, Byrna has opened a facility in Redmond Oregon to produce its 12-gauge less-lethal rounds. Byrna hired ballistics expert Brian Kinney to help with the final development and testing of Byrna's new 12-gauge less-lethal ammunition and to set up Byrna's manufacturing operation in Oregon. Byrna hopes to be able to release the first 12-gauge rounds to market in Q4FY22. This would be the culmination of a multi-year, multi-million dollar project that Byrna believes could add tens of millions of dollars of incremental revenue over time. Accurate at distances in excess of 25 meters, this round would have the potential to introduce Byrna to the tens of millions of US shotgun owners, who for a fraction of the cost of a launcher, could convert their existing 12-gauge shotguns into a highly effective less-lethal launcher.
In addition to the investment in these growth initiatives, payroll and compensation related costs in Q2FY22 were impacted by a $0.6 million non-cash accounting adjustment needed to reflect a modification of Byrna's long-term equity incentive plans. Additionally, Q2FY22 included $0.4 million of one-time severance costs compared to $0 in Q2FY21.
Net loss in Q2FY2022 was $(3.0) million, or $(0.13) per share, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $1.0 million, or $0.06 per share, in Q2FY2021. For the six months ending May 31, 2022 the Company is reporting a net loss of $(6.2) million. Adding back certain non-cash and one-time expenses, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA1 for Q2FY2022 was a loss of $(0.9) million, bringing year-to-date non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to a loss of $(2.4) million.
Financial Position as of May 31, 2022:
- Total cash and cash equivalents of $25.8 million down from total cash and cash equivalents of $56.3 million at November 30, 2021.
- Total assets of $56.7 million, down from $75.3 million at November 30, 2021
- No current or long-term debt
During the six months ended May 31, 2022, the Company used $15 million of cash and cash equivalents to repurchase 1,779,458 shares of its common stock. The Company has invested cash in increased working capital levels, including a $6.9 million increase in inventory, and has invested $1.9 million in capital expenditure for the machinery and equipment to expand its manufacturing capabilities and product offering. On May 25, 2022, the Company acquired Fox Labs International, a producer of defensive pepper sprays, catering primarily to law enforcement and other security professionals, for a net cash payment of $1.9 million.
Commentary:
Bryan Ganz, CEO of Byrna, commented "While on face of it, the second quarter FY2022 numbers appear to suggest that Byrna lost ground as compared to the second quarter of FY2021, when one peels back the onion, it is clear that the Company is continuing to make substantial progress as we lay the foundation for continued growth."
"Organic order flow for the quarter was quite strong compared to last year when you consider that last year, approximately $7.5 million of orders could be traced to the "Hannity Effect." During Q2FY22, excluding the $7.5 million in orders that can be traced directly to the Hannity endorsement in April of last year, orders on Byrna.com were up 79% in Q2FY22 vs. Q2FY21. If we include orders on Amazon.com, total e-commerce orders for the quarter were up 114% versus a normalized Q2FY21. We also saw sequential quarter-over-quarter e-commerce order growth (Q2FY22 vs. Q1FY22) of 14% or 17.5% including Amazon.com orders (which equals a 90% CAGR). We are continuing to see extremely strong order growth on Amazon.com with sales increasing from $224,000 in January to $624,000 in June."
"Similarly, while overall margins declined year-over-year, margins on our critical domestic market were within 1% of last year's level despite incurring an additional 1.9% in costs directly attributable to higher freight costs. With the build-up of inventory levels, Byrna hopes to be able to start taking advantage of the significantly lower ocean freight costs by the end of 2022."
"Byrna also made substantial progress in terms of both supply chain management and production. As we announced on May 5th, we moved into a greenfield manufacturing facility in Ft. Wayne. While the move was disruptive, we still were able to produce approximately 43,000 launchers during the quarter, up from just 19,000 launchers in Q1 of this year. This leaves Byrna well stocked for Q3, with 19,500 launchers in finished goods inventory."
"While operating expenses (OPEX) were up $3.2 million year-over-year, from $5.5 million to $8.7 million, they were in line with the last two quarters' average of $8.4 million. More importantly, before non-cash incentive compensation expenses and one time severance costs, OPEX for the quarter was $6.3 million (down slightly from last quarter's OPEX less non-cash incentive stock comp and severance OPEX of $6.45 million)."
"Last quarter we stated that we had seen 'a leveling off in Byrna's operating expense budget and stated that OPEX should remain reasonably constant at this level for the remainder of FY 22 with the only increases coming from one-time charges and additional variable operating expenses such as credit card fees, Amazon fees and outbound freight which will all increase as sales increase.' We continue to believe that we have seen a leveling off of our OPEX and our Q2FY22 results show this."
"In summary, we are extremely pleased with the progress that we have made so far this year in terms of not only growing Byrna's brand awareness and driving our top-line but also in terms of putting in place the infrastructure and products needed to drive the Byrna's future growth."
Conference Call
Byrna Technologies will host a conference call later this morning at 9:00 am ET to review these results. Interested parties may listen to the call by dialing (301) 715-8592 or (312) 626-6799 or may register for the webcast of the call at https://audience.mysequire.com/webinar-view?webinar_id=e582b54f-1e21-457d-a2d9-9575ab6f87b5. The question-and-answer portion of the call will be open to industry research analysts. If you are unable to listen live, you may register at the above link to listen to the webcast after the call. The conference call webcast will be archived on Byrna Technologies' website for thirty days.
About Byrna Technologies Inc.
Byrna is a technology company, specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative non-lethal personal security solutions. For more information on the Company, please visit the corporate website here or the Company's investor relations site here. The Company is the manufacturer of the Byrna® SD personal security device, a state-of-the-art handheld CO2 powered launcher designed to provide a non-lethal alternative to a firearm for the consumer, private security, and law enforcement markets. To purchase Byrna products, visit the Company's e-commerce store.
Forward Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the securities laws. All statements contained in this news release, other than statements of current and historical fact, are forward-looking. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," and "believes" and statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "would," "should," "might," "occur," or "be achieved," or "will be taken." Forward-looking statements include descriptions of currently occurring matters which may continue in the future. Forward-looking statements in this news release include but are not limited to the Company's statements regarding expected trends in freight costs and methods, the likelihood of production interruptions, gross margins for international sales, future growth and staffing needs, expected sales growth in school safety products during the back-to-school season in August, potential shipment timing and revenue from TCR and Mission-4 over the balance of FY22, the effect of the addition of aerosol spray products on Byrna's online conversion rate and brick & mortar sales, the timing and outcome of the development, launch and revenue impact of the first 12-gauge rounds, and that operating expenses levels will remain consistent for the remainder of the fiscal year. Forward-looking statements are not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates, and analyses that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies, and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or implied.
Any number of risk factors could affect our actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, disappointing market responses to current or future products or services; delays in launching new products; prolonged, new, or exacerbated disruption of our supply chain; the further or prolonged disruption of new product development; production or distribution or delays in entry or penetration of sales channels due to inventory constraints, competitive factors, pandemic-related factors, civil unrest, increased shipping costs or freight interruptions; prototype, parts and material shortages, particularly of parts sourced from limited or sole source providers; reduced air freight capacity; determinations by third party controlled distribution channels, including Amazon, not to carry or reduce inventory of our products; potential cancellations of existing or future orders including as a result of any fulfillment delays, introduction of competing products, negative publicity, or other factors; product design defects or recalls; litigation, enforcement proceedings or other regulatory or legal developments; changes in consumer or political sentiment affecting product demand; regulatory factors including the impact of commerce and trade laws and regulations; import-export related matters or sanctions or embargos that could affect the Company's supply chain or markets; delays in planned operations related to licensing, registration or permit requirements; and future restrictions on the Company's cash resources, increased costs and other events that could potentially reduce demand for the Company's products or result in order cancellations. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority. We caution that these factors may not be exhaustive; accordingly, any forward-looking statements contained herein should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Investors should carefully consider these and other relevant factors, including those risk factors in Part I, Item 1A, ("Risk Factors") in our most recent Form 10-K, should understand it is impossible to predict or identify all such factors or risks, should not consider the foregoing list, or the risks identified in our SEC filings, to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties, and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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In addition to providing financial measurements based on generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we provide the following additional financial metrics that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP (non-GAAP): adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP adjusted net loss, and non-GAAP adjusted net loss per share. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for financial and operational decision making, for planning and forecasting purposes and to evaluate our financial performance. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures help us to identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be masked by the effect of certain expenses that we exclude in the calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures.
Accordingly, we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect our ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful comparisons and analysis of trends in the business and provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects.
These non-GAAP financial measures do not replace the presentation of our GAAP financial results and should only be used as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations in the use of non-GAAP measures, because they do not include all the expenses that must be included under GAAP and because they involve the exercise of judgment concerning exclusions of items from the comparable non-GAAP financial measure. In addition, other companies may use other non-GAAP measures to evaluate their performance, or may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison.
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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net (loss) income as reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income excluding the impact of (i) depreciation and amortization; (ii) income tax provision (benefit); (iii) interest income (expense); (iv) stock-based compensation expense; and (v) other expenses. Our Adjusted EBITDA measure eliminates potential differences in performance caused by variations in capital structures (affecting finance costs), tax positions, the cost and age of tangible assets (affecting relative depreciation expense) and the extent to which intangible assets are identifiable (affecting relative amortization expense). We also exclude certain one-time and non-cash costs. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is as follows (in thousands):
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss and non-GAAP adjusted net loss per share
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss is defined as net (loss) income as reported in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income excluding the impact of (i) stock-based compensation expense and (ii) other expenses. Our non-GAAP adjusted net loss measure eliminates potential differences in performance caused by certain non-cash and one-time costs. We also provide non-GAAP adjusted net loss per share by dividing non-GAAP adjusted net loss by the average basic shares outstanding for the period. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss) income to net (loss) income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is as follows (in thousands):
1 See non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release for a reconciliation and a discussion of non-GAAP financial measures.
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SPEEDWAY, Ind. –- Police are searching for two suspects who attacked a 68-year-old man in a parking lot Tuesday morning at the Advanced Auto Parts on Crawfordsville Road.
“Even a simple trip to an auto parts store can turn tragic and that’s what happened today,” said Robin Emerson, the victim’s sister-in-law.
Around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, Emerson said her brother-in-law, Steve Davis, stopped at the auto store to pick up some parts. He never made it inside.
“He was approached from behind by two people. They asked him for his wallet or money,” Emerson said. “He said no and he was hit from behind.”
Speedway Police said two young male suspects knocked Davis to the ground and kept kicking and beating him.
“I think probably because this man was somewhat older than they were they felt as if they could take advantage of him and were probably angry that he didn’t give them what they asked for,” said Lt. Jim Thiele with the Speedway Police Department.
The suspects took off and didn’t get away with a single dollar.
“These people are cruel. They need caught and they need to go to jail for what they did to him,” Emerson said. “I mean he could’ve lost his life over this.”
Emerson said Davis is a father, a grandfather and that he just recently retired. He is now home after spending hours in the hospital.
“He has several broken ribs and big contusion on his head from the kicks,” Emerson said. “Obviously, he’s very mentally shaken up.”
This attack happened along Crawfordsville Road, which is a busy stretch in Speedway, especially around 8 a.m.
“Someone saw something,” said Emerson.
Emerson said she wants whoever did this to her brother-in-law off the streets before they hurt someone else.
“We just want these people caught and we want them to be accountable for this,” said Emerson.
Police are checking all the nearby businesses for surveillance video. If you were near the 5600 block of Crawfordsville Road around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning and saw anything suspicious, call Speedway Police. | https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/police-searching-for-suspects-who-beat-68-year-old-man-in-speedway-store-parking-lot/ | 2022-05-04 03:00:23 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/police-searching-for-suspects-who-beat-68-year-old-man-in-speedway-store-parking-lot/ |
Republicans have significantly retooled the focus of the House panel investigating the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, a move that aligns with the new majority’s oversight focus.
As part of the rules package that passed the House 220-213 on Monday night, the 12-member Select Committee on the Coronavirus Response will be charged with examining the origins of the pandemic, including federal funding of gain-of-function research.
The origins of the coronavirus have become intensely politicized, and Biden officials and outside scientists are bracing for a new wave of investigations.
The examination of gain-of-function research is central to the common GOP position that the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China, and was potentially backed by funding from the U.S. government. Last year, Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee released a report concluding the pandemic began with a virus that escaped from the Wuhan lab.
When they were in the minority, Republicans were not shy about launching probes into the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on the origins of the virus and whether the federal government — and by extension, Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — helped fund controversial research that might have played a role in its creation.
With the majority, the GOP would have the authority to lob subpoenas at the administration to force it to hand over documents, likely through the broader House Oversight and Reform Committee, now chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), under which the coronavirus panel works.
The coronavirus committee will also investigate trillions of dollars in aid doled out to address the pandemic, federal COVID-19-related mandates, and the impact of school closures. Republicans have been frustrated with what they see as the administration’s unaccountable coronavirus spending and are looking to shine a spotlight on where the relief money has gone.
The panel’s focus is a major change from how it operated under the Democratic-controlled House. Former Chairman James Clyburn (D-S.C.) prioritized looking into the early response and shortcomings from the Trump administration, as well as the former president’s political interference.
With its focus often falling on Trump, Republicans on the panel regularly accused Clyburn of politically motivated investigations. A bipartisan pandemic response bill was included in last year’s omnibus funding bill, but it did not contain a provision that would have established an independent commission to investigate the government pandemic response and the virus’s origins.
Republicans have not selected a leader for the committee, though its first hearing is expected next month. | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/house-gop-to-focus-covid-panel-on-virus-origins-pandemic-spending/ | 2023-01-10 21:00:01 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/house-gop-to-focus-covid-panel-on-virus-origins-pandemic-spending/ |
(NEXSTAR) — With graduation season already in the rearview for millions across the U.S., it’s important for new college graduates to know where they can stretch their dollars further. Especially as they’re starting entry-level jobs.
“Graduating from college and moving to a new city to start your career is a major milestone. For many, it’s a reality check when they realize how much of their hard-earned paycheck goes straight to rent,” said Anushna Prakash, an economic data analyst at Zillow.
Zillow’s Best Markets for Recent College Graduates were determined using data on rent, average incomes, and share of the population between the ages of 21 to 29. Numbers of job postings in the area were also considered. Among the top factors used to determine the rankings, one was the balance between how much graduates can expect to earn vs. how much they can expect to pay in rent per month, on average.
The top 10 metropolitan areas for college graduates are:
According to Zillow, while Colorado Springs doesn’t offer the least expensive rent prices, its job offerings and the large number of people in the target age range helped level out its desirability.
When it comes to how much the average college graduate can expect to earn in a year, Forbes Advisor reports those with a Bachelor’s degree can expect median yearly earnings of $59,600. Master’s degree holders (or higher), meanwhile, earn around $69,700, based on data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
While these numbers are the median, it’s important to note that the average college graduate made about $58,862 in their starting year, based on 2021 graduate data and as reported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Another factor to consider — and one that is still in flux — is the weight student loan repayment will have on college graduates. While most student loan payments have been on pause throughout the pandemic, the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness legislation remains hanging by a thread in Congress.
Financial resources outlet NerdWallet explains that, as of 2022, the average Bachelor’s degree holder had about $28,400 in student loan debt. Those with graduate degrees carried around $71,000.
Last week, House Republicans voted to overturn President Joe Biden’s $400-billion student debt relief plan, which would cancel up to $20,000 for some 40 million borrowers. The plan’s fate now lies with the U.S. Supreme Court, where its likelihood of survival isn’t bright. | https://www.ksn.com/news/the-10-best-cities-for-recent-college-graduates-to-rent-in/ | 2023-05-28 19:00:00 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/the-10-best-cities-for-recent-college-graduates-to-rent-in/ |
Germany: Deaths, injuries in shooting inside Hamburg church
BERLIN (AP) — Shots were fired inside a church in the northern German city of Hamburg on Thursday night, and an unspecified number of people were killed or wounded, police said.
Police said on Twitter that the shooting took place in the Gross Borstel district, a few kilometers (miles) north of the downtown area of Germany’s second-biggest city.
They said that “several people were seriously wounded, some of them fatally,” but didn’t give a precise figure.
German news agency dpa reported seeing rescue services taking people out of a building used by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The shooting happened around 9 p.m.
Further details on what happened and on any possible motive weren’t immediately available.
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ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa will be holding its "Movie in the Park" event on July 8 at Lawndale Park.
Addams Family 2 will be featured film of the event. Different movies throughout the summer will be shown at different parks in Odessa.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The foundation started by organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement is still worth tens of millions of dollars, after spending more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses, according to tax documents filed with the IRS.
In a new, 63-page Form 990 shared exclusively with The Associated Press, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. reports that it invested $32 million in stocks from the$90 million it received as donations amid racial justice protests in 2020. That investment is expected to become an endowment to ensure the foundation’s work continues in the future, organizers say.
It ended its last fiscal year – from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 – with nearly $42 million in net assets. The foundation had an operating budget of about $4 million, according to a board member.
The tax filing shows that nearly $6 million was spent on a Los Angeles-area compound. The Studio City property, which includes a home with six bedrooms and bathrooms, a swimming pool, a soundstage and office space, was intended as a campus for a Black artists fellowship and is currently used for that purpose, the board member said.
This is the BLM foundation’s first public accounting of its finances since incorporating in 2017. As a fledgling nonprofit, it had been under the fiscal sponsorship of a well-established charity, and wasn’t required to publicly disclose its financials until it became an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit in December 2020.
The tax filing suggests the organization is still finding its footing: It currently has no executive director or in-house staff. Nonprofit experts tell the AP that the BLM foundation seems to be operating like a scrappy organization with far fewer resources, although some say Black-led charities face unfair scrutiny in an overwhelmingly white and wealthy philanthropic landscape.
Still, its governance structure makes it difficult to disprove allegations of impropriety, financial mismanagement and deviation from mission that have dogged the BLM foundation for years, one expert said.
“It comes across as an early startup nonprofit, without substantial governance structure in place, that got a huge windfall,” said Brian Mittendorf, a professor of accounting at Ohio State University who focuses on nonprofit organizations and their financial statements.
“People are going to be quick to assume that mismatch reflects intent,” he added. “Whether there’s anything improper here, that is another question. But whether they set themselves up for being criticized, I think that certainly is the case because they didn’t plug a bunch of those gaps.”
The BLM movement first emerged in 2013, after the acquittal of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida. But it was the 2014 death of Michael Brown at the hands of police in Ferguson, Missouri, that made the slogan “Black lives matter” a rallying cry for progressives and a favorite target of derision for conservatives.
BLM co-founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Ayọ Tometi had pledged to build a decentralized organization governed by the consensus of BLM chapters. But just three years into existence, Cullors was the only movement founder involved in the organization.
And in 2020, a tidal wave of contributions in the aftermath of protests over George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police meant the BLM organization needed much more infrastructure.
When Cullors revealed the windfall of donations last year, local chapter organizers and families of police brutality victims reacted angrily. Until then, the foundation had not been transparent with the most devoted BLM organizers, many of whom accused Cullors of shutting them out of decisions about how financial resources would be allocated.
YahNé Ndgo, an activist and former organizer with the BLM chapter in Philadelphia, said Cullors reneged on a promise to hand over control of the foundation’s resources to grassroots organizers.
“When resources came in, when opportunities came in, (the foundation) alone would be the ones to decide who was going to take advantage of them, without having to take any consideration of the other organizers whose work was giving them the access to these resources and opportunities in the first place,” said Ndgo, who organized a group of chapters that confronted the foundation over issues of transparency and accountability.
In 2020, the foundation did spin off its network of chapters as a sister collective called BLM Grassroots. It has a fiscal sponsor managing money granted by the foundation. Melina Abdullah, cofounder of BLM’s first chapter in Los Angeles, also directs the grassroots collective and said its organizers continue to have direct impact in communities across the country.
“We’ll never stop doing that,” Abdullah said. “That’s the work we were born out of.”
In a recent interview with the AP, Cullors acknowledged the foundation was ill-prepared to handle the moment. The tax filing lists Cullors as an uncompensated founder and executive director. She resigned last year. The foundation also paid nearly $140,000 in severance to a former managing director who had been at odds with local BLM chapter organizers, prior to Cullors’s tenure as director.
The filing shows Cullors reimbursed the organization $73,523 for a charter flight for foundation-related travel, which the organization says she took in 2021 out of concern for COVID-19 and security threats. She also paid the foundation $390 over her uses of the Studio City property for two private events.
During the last fiscal year, Cullors was the foundation board’s sole voting director and held no board meetings, according to the filing. Although that is permissible under Delaware law, where the foundation is incorporated, that governance structure gives the appearance that Cullors alone decided who to hire and how to spend donations. That was never the truth, current board members said.
For all the questions raised about its oversight, the BLM foundation’s tax filing shows its stewards haven’t squandered donations. Instead, it granted tens of millions of dollars to BLM chapters, Black-led grassroots organizations and families of police brutality victims, whose names rallied the larger movement.
“This 990 reveals that (the BLM foundation) is the largest Black abolitionist nonprofit organization that has ever existed in the nation’s history. What we’re doing has never been done before,” said Shalomyah Bowers, who serves as the foundation’s board secretary.
“We needed to get dollars out to grassroots organizations doing the work of abolition, doing the work that would shift the moral tide of this world towards one that does not have or believe in police, prisons, jails or violence,” he said.
Earlier this month, the foundation announced Bowers as one of three members of its board of directors. He serves with board chair Cicley Gay, a communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, and D’Zhane Parker, a member of BLM’s Los Angeles chapter whose work focuses on the impact of mass incarceration on families.
“We are decolonizing philanthropy,” Gay said. “We, as a board, are charged with disrupting traditional standards of what grant making in philanthropy looks like. It means investing in Black communities, trusting them with their dollars.”
The foundation will launch a “transparency and accountability center” on its website to make its financial documents available for public inspection, Bowers said.
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FOUNDATION RELIES ON CONSULTANTS
To get here, the foundation has relied on a small grouping of consultants, some of whom have close ties to founders and other BLM organizers. For example, the tax filing shows the foundation paid nearly $970,000 to Trap Heals LLC, a company founded by Damon Turner, who fathered a child with Cullors. The company was hired to produce live events and provide other creative services, Bowers said.
The foundation paid more than $840,000 to Cullors Protection LLC, a security firm run by Paul Cullors, Patrisse’s brother, according to the tax filing. Because the BLM movement is known for vehemently protesting law enforcement organizations, the foundation felt its protection could not be entrusted to former police professionals who typically run security firms, said Bowers, adding the foundation sought bids for other security contractors.
Bowers, who has previously served as deputy executive director, is founder and president of a firm that received the lion’s share of money spent on consultants in the last fiscal year. Bowers Consulting provided much of the foundation’s operational support, including staffing, fundraising and other key services and was paid more than $2.1 million, according to the tax filing.
The foundation’s reliance on consultants is not unusual for newer nonprofits, said Mittendorf, the Ohio State accounting professor. But having clear policies around business transactions could reduce any appearance of impropriety, he said.
“It’s a best practice not to engage in business transactions with people who have influence inside the organization or with companies affiliated with people who have influence inside the organization,” Mittendorf said. “Make sure you have conflict of interest policies and other controls in place, so that those transactions are all being done to benefit the organization and not to benefit the individuals.”
The tax filing indicates the foundation has a conflict-of-interest policy. And Bowers said the last BLM board approved the contract with his firm when he was not a board member.
“Our firm stepped in when Black Lives Matter had no structure and no staff,” he said. “We filled the gap, when nothing else existed. But let me be crystal clear, there was no conflict of interest.”
Controversy surrounding the organization’s finances has elicited probes by at least two state attorneys general. Board members said they are cooperating with civil investigations in Indiana and Ohio, and they have turned over relevant documents to those authorities.
Isabelle Leighton, interim executive director of the Donors of Color Network, an organization that promotes racial equity in philanthropy, said discrimination in the nonprofit sector leaves little room for Black-led progressive movement organizations to publicly make mistakes. Such organizations are typically receiving much less financial and operational support than wealthy, white-led nonprofits, but receive much more criticism, she said.
“It’s tapping into a deep narrative that people of color do not deserve to have the same resources that those who have already made it get,” Leighton said. “It’s intended for people to start to doubt and create their own new echo chamber of criticizing who deserves to receive resources.”
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BLM GRANTS $26 MILLION TO CHAPTERS AND FAMILIES
The foundation’s tax filing rebuts claims that the BLM foundation ignored the larger movement. Nearly $26 million, or 70% of its expenses, were grants to organizations and families in the last fiscal year.
Twelve BLM chapters, including those in Boulder, Colorado; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Detroit; Los Angeles; Gary, Indiana; and Philadelphia, received pledges for grants of up to $500,000. The family foundations created in honor of Floyd and others killed by police and vigilantes — Trayvon Martin and Oscar Grant — each received contributions of $200,000.
Jacari Harris, executive director of the George Floyd Memorial Foundation, said in a statement the organization was “incredibly grateful” for the grant, “the largest one-time contribution we have received to date within the U.S.” Harris said the funds will help provide college scholarships, mental health support to the Black community and educate “about the dangers of police brutality around the world.”
The Michael O.D. Brown: We Love Our Sons & Daughters Foundation, run by Michael Brown Jr.’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, was approved for a larger multi-year grant of $1.4 million. A representative of the Brown foundation told the AP that an initial $500,000 had been received in 2021.
McSpadden is happy to have the BLM foundation’s support, the representative said.
Among its larger grants are $2.3 million to the Living Through Giving Foundation, a nonprofit charity platform that encourages giving at the local level; and $1.5 million to Team Blackbird, LLC, a rapid response communications and movement strategy project that increases the visibility of movement organizations.
The tax filing does not reveal the foundation’s largest donors.
“Transparency and accountability is so important to us, but so is trust,” said Gay, the BLM foundation chair. “Presenting (donor) names after the fact, at this point, would likely be a betrayal of that trust.”
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The Science-Forward Skincare Brand Leans into Expertise and Community
NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RéVive is expanding its ever-evolving roster of brand partners across the US and UK markets. This curated group consists of industry professionals, all highly sought after for their individual expertise and point-of-view. Each offers a like-minded approach to skin and lifestyle that speaks to the overall brand ethos.
New additions to the brand include Medical & Cosmetic Doctor and Founder of SknDoctor, Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe, and Content Creator, Leila Kashanipour, both based in the UK. Brand Consultant and former Editor in Chief of Allure, Michelle Lee, and Photographer, Sophie Elgort, round out the new ambassadors in the US. These new authorities will join long-term brand partner, Stylist Micaela Erlanger.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe and Leila Kashanipour to our curated community of brand collaborators. Each brings a new voice and new community to our evolving brand awareness. RéVive is a beloved brand known amongst insiders for its product integrity, efficacy, and results, without overpromising. We look to partners who align with the brand's high standard of performance, concern about overall skin health and authenticity to share their experience with and knowledge of the brand with others. Our Founder, Dr. Gregory Bays Brown, has always fostered a focus on science and lifestyle in the brand - being one of the first surgeon-founded brand's in the luxury sector and we look for those qualities in all talents and voices who speak for the brand." Elana Drell Szyfer, CEO RéVive.
Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe is a medical and cosmetic doctor, and clinical expert in skincare and non-surgical enhancement. She developed a passion for art and design from a young age, a passion that she shares with the RéVive team and its founder Dr. Gregory Bays Brown. One of the most innovative and exciting names on the beauty and cosmetics scene, she combines her extensive medical knowledge with a refreshingly contemporary take on beautification. In addition to social media content, she'll lend her expertise to in-person events throughout the year.
Leila Kashanipour, is American-born, Iranian content creator, brand strategist, and founder of jewelry brand Leviankash. Leila uses her engaged community to partner with fine jewelry maisons, cult and designer fashion brands as well as skincare brands on creating digital content and organizing and hosting events. Together with RéVive, she'll host a series of events with her well-connected network and create social content around key upcoming launches.
Michelle Lee is one of the most sought-after experts in skincare, most recently having served as the Vice President of editorial and publishing at Netflix and prior, as Editor in Chief of Allure. Lee will lend her expertise to RéVive's social platforms, including TikTok – a new frontier for the brand, in addition to bimonthly blog posts, events and mailers.
Sophie Elgort is a photographer and director born in New York City. With a deep-seated passion for storytelling as it intersects with art and photography, Sophie will work with RéVive on content to reach her engaged personal network.
Micaela Erlanger is a renowned celebrity stylist, fashion icon, author and skincare enthusiast. Based in New York City, her work has been seen on the biggest red carpets around the globe and in the pages of top fashion publications. As one of the most sought-after celebrity stylists in the industry, Micaela's unprecedented ascent to power stylist has been profiled by Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar and numerous other publications. Micaela is known for saying, "good skin is the best accessory" and RéVive is excited to continue their partnership, one accessory at a time.
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WASHINGTON — As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO's much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania.
The world’s biggest security alliance is struggling to reach an agreement on admitting Sweden as its 32nd member. Military spending by member nations lags behind long-standing goals. An inability to compromise over who should serve as NATO’s next leader forced an extension of the current secretary-general's term for an extra year.
Perhaps the most difficult questions are over how Ukraine should be eased into NATO. Some maintain admitting Ukraine would fulfill a promise made years ago and be a necessary step to deter Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. Others fear it would be seen as a provocation that could spiral into an even wider conflict.
"I don’t think it’s ready for membership in NATO," President Joe Biden told CNN in an interview airing Sunday. He said joining NATO requires countries to “meet all the qualifications, from democratization to a whole range of other issues.”
He said the United States should provide long-term security assistance to Ukraine — "the capacity to defend themselves" — as it does with Israel.
Bickering among friends is not uncommon, and the current catalogue of disputes pales in comparison with past fears that Donald Trump would turn his back on the alliance during his presidency. But the current challenges come at a moment when Biden and his counterparts are heavily invested in demonstrating harmony among members.
“Any fissure, any lack of solidarity provides an opportunity for those who would oppose the alliance,” said Douglas Lute, U.S. ambassador to NATO under President Barack Obama.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to exploit divisions as he struggles to gain ground in Ukraine and faces political challenges at home, including the aftermath of a brief revolt by the Wagner mercenary group.
“You don’t want to present any openings,” Lute said. “You don’t want to present any gaps or seams.”
By some measures, the war in Ukraine has reinvigorated NATO, which was created at the beginning of the Cold War as a bulwark against Moscow. NATO members have poured military hardware into Ukraine to help with its counteroffensive, and Finland ended a history of nonalignment to become NATO’s 31st member.
“I think it’s appropriate to look at all the success,” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky told The Associated Press. “So I think the invasion has strengthened NATO — exactly the opposite of what Putin anticipated.”
He noted Germany’s shift toward a more robust defense policy as well as increase in military spending in other countries.
The latest test of NATO solidarity came Friday with what Biden said was a "difficult decision” to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine. More than two-thirds of alliance members have banned the weapon because it has a track record for causing many civilian casualties. The U.S., Russia and Ukraine are not among the more than 120 countries that have not signed a convention outlawing the use of the bombs.
As for Ukraine's possible entry into NATO, the alliance said in 2008 that Kyiv eventually would become a member. Since then, little action has been taken toward that goal. Putin occupied parts of Ukraine in 2014 and then tried to capture the capital in 2022 with his invasion.
“A gray zone is a green light for Putin,” said Daniel Fried, a former U.S. ambassador to Poland who is now a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, called for a unified signal from NATO on Ukraine and for his country to join the alliance.
“It would be an important message to say that NATO is not afraid of Russia,” Zelenskyy said through a translator in an ABC interview, when asked whether he would come to Vilnius. “Ukraine should get clear security guarantees while it is not in NATO. And that is a very important point. Only under these conditions our meeting would be meaningful. Otherwise, it’s just another politics.”
The U.S. and Germany insist that the focus should be on supplying weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, rather than taking the more provocative step of extending a formal invitation to join NATO. Countries on NATO's Eastern flank — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — want firmer assurances on future membership.
NATO could decide to elevate its relationship with Ukraine, creating what would be known as the NATO-Ukraine Council and giving Kyiv a seat at the table for consultations.
Also in the spotlight in Vilnius will be Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the main obstacle to Sweden’s attempts to join NATO alongside neighbor Finland.
Erdogan accuses Sweden of being too lenient on anti-Islamic demonstrations and militant Kurdish groups that have waged a long insurgency in Turkey.
Sweden recently changed its anti-terrorism legislation and lifted an arms embargo on Turkey. But a man burned a Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm last week, and Erdogan signaled that this would pose another hurdle. He equated “those who permitted the crime” to those who perpetrated it.
Turkey and the U.S. are also at an impasse over the sale of F-16 fighter jets. Erdogan wants the upgraded planes, but Biden says Sweden’s NATO membership has to be dealt with first. McConnell said in the AP interview that he supports the sale of the fighter jets to Turkey “provided that the membership of Sweden is settled.”
Underscoring the prominence of Turkey at the upcoming summit, Biden held a lengthy call with Erdogan aboard Air Force One on the way to London. During the conversation, Biden "conveyed his desire to welcome Sweden into NATO as soon as possible," according to the White House.
It’s not the first time that Erdogan has sought to use a NATO summit for Turkish gain. In 2009, he held up the nomination of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as secretary-general but agreed to the move after securing some senior posts for Turkish officials at the alliance.
Max Bergmann, a former State Department official who leads the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said there's growing frustration among allies toward Erdogan, building on concerns about his ties to Putin, democratic backsliding and sanctions evasion.
“They’ve tried playing nice," Bergmann said. “The question is whether it’s time to get much more confrontational.”
Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, is also delaying his country's approval of Sweden’s membership. In response, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is blocking a $735 million U.S. arms sale to Hungary.
“We don’t want members who aren’t interested in doing everything possible to strengthen the alliance rather than the pursuit of their own or individual interests,” Risch said. “I’m just sick and tired of it."
But he rejected the idea that these disagreements are a sign of weakness within NATO.
“These are kinds of things that always arise in an alliance," he said. “The fact that we’ve been able to deal with them and will continue to deal with them proves that this is the most successful and strongest military alliance in the history of the world.”
At least one potentially difficult issue is off the summit agenda. Rather than seek consensus on a new NATO leader, members agreed to extend the tenure of Jens Stoltenberg, who's held the job since 2014, for a year. It's his fourth extension.
Most members wanted a woman to be the next secretary-general, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had been considered a favorite. But Poland insisted on a candidate from the Baltic states because there had already been two Nordic secretaries general in a row. (Stoltenberg was a Norwegian prime minister and Rasmussen was a Danish prime minister.)
Others are skeptical of accepting a nominee from the Baltics, whose leaders tend to be more provocative in their approach to Russia, including supporting Ukraine's desire to rapidly join NATO.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Beyond the grief after a teenage volleyball player from Tennessee lost both legs following an accident in downtown St. Louis, her family and those around them are left to wonder why the driver responsible for the wreck was able to get behind the wheels of a car, the girl's coach said Thursday.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is among those also questioning why 21-year-old Daniel Riley, a robbery suspect, wasn't behind bars after court records showed more than 50 violations of bond conditions.
Bailey, a Republican, blames St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, a Democrat. He demanded that she resign by noon Thursday or he will try to remove her from office. Gardner has given no indication she plans to step down. She planned to speak at an afternoon news conference.
“This is about the rule of law and about justice,” Bailey told reporters at the Capitol on Thursday. “Instead of protecting victims, which is her obligation, she’s creating more victims by neglect in office.”
Seventeen-year-old Janae Edmondson was walking with her family to their downtown St. Louis hotel Saturday night when she was struck. Police said Riley, an unlicensed driver, sped through an intersection. His car hit another car that struck Edmondson, pinning her between the two vehicles.
The high school senior, from Smyrna, Tennessee, is “stable and alert and with her family,” said Jeff Wismer, a coach at Mid-TN Volleyball Club. As of Thursday, a GoFundMe campaign on Edmondson's behalf had raised more than $365,000.
“The question needs to be, how was this young man in a car?" Wismer asked. “How was this young man out of his house? How was this young man even in his home and not in prison?”
Riley was out on bond after a 2020 robbery charge that was dismissed and re-filed last year. His bond violations included letting his GPS monitor die and breaking terms for his house arrest, according to court records, which show he violated bond at least seven times since Feb. 1, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
Court officials said they didn’t know Riley had violated his bond because prosecutors had never filed a motion to revoke it.
But Gardner, in a statement late Wednesday, blamed judges. She said Riley was released on bond in August “against the state’s wishes.” She said her office sought a bond hearing in January but got no response from the court.
“Judges have the sole authority to determine the bond conditions of a defendant,” Gardner said. “Bond violations and decisions do not solely rest on the shoulders of prosecutors. In this matter, prosecutors asked on several occasions for higher bonds, and those requests were denied.”
Riley's former attorney agrees with Gardner. In a blog post, attorney Terrence Niehoff wrote that an assistant prosecutor “did bring to the Court's attention Riley's numerous bond violations,” but judges allowed him to remain free.
Still, Republican leaders of the Missouri House and Senate both urged Gardner to resign. Democratic St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones said Gardner had “lost the trust of the people,” but did not call for her resignation.
Riley was jailed after the accident. A judge on Tuesday ordered him held without bond.
Attempts to oust elected officials in Missouri are rare but not unprecedented. In 2009, Democratic Attorney General Chris Koster asked a judge to remove Dent County prosecutor Jessica Sparks, a Republican. Koster alleged Sparks had failed to fulfill her duties, misused her office by accusing police of misconduct and had been involved in domestic disturbances. She resigned before a judge could rule on the ouster request.
Meanwhile, a bill advancing in the Missouri Legislature would allow Republican Gov. Mike Parson to appoint a special prosecutor to handle violent crimes in St. Louis, with supporters contending Gardner has not been tough enough on crime. Gardner’s supporters rallied earlier this month in Jefferson City, saying the effort to take away her power was racially motivated.
Gardner drew national attention in 2018 when she charged then-Gov. Eric Greitens with felony invasion of privacy, accusing him of taking a compromising photo of a woman during an extramarital affair. Greitens, a Republican, accused her of a political attack. The charge was later dropped but Greitens, also under investigation by Missouri lawmakers, resigned in June 2018.
The case drew scrutiny that led to the conviction of Gardner’s investigator, and discipline for her.
In March, investigator William Tisaby pleaded guilty to misdemeanor evidence tampering. A month later, Gardner reached an agreement with the Missouri Office of Disciplinary Counsel in which she acknowledged that she failed to produce documents as part of the Greitens investigation and mistakenly maintained that all documents had been provided to Greitens’ lawyers. She received a written reprimand.
She drew the ire of St. Louis police in 2019 when she placed dozens of officers on an “exclusion list,” prohibiting them from bringing cases. The list was developed after a national group accused the officers of posting racist and anti-Muslim comments on social media.
In 2020, Gardner, who is Black, filed a lawsuit accusing the city, a police union and others of a coordinated and racist conspiracy aimed at forcing her out of office. The lawsuit alleged violations of the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, which was adopted to thwart efforts to deny the civil rights of racial minorities.
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DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Almaden Genomics has named David Gascoigne as CEO. A life sciences industry veteran with three decades of leadership experience scaling businesses from early stage to prominent market position, Gascoigne will leverage his background in integrative healthcare data analytics to drive Almaden as it accelerates genomic research and discovery through streamlined bioinformatics.
"David is a significant addition to the original Almaden team of bioinformaticians, engineers, and industry professionals that developed g.nome, our cloud-native platform designed to streamline genomic workflows," said Tricia D'Cruz, Executive Chairperson of Almaden Genomics. "After spinning out Almaden as a standalone company late last year, we found an executive that possesses a deep understanding of health sciences, integrated data sets, and machine learning who also has a proven record of successfully building and scaling businesses. We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome David to this role."
Almaden's g.nome™ dramatically accelerates bioinformatic pipeline building from what previously has taken months to mere hours. From promising drug development, diagnosis of genetic disease, and the realization of personalized medicine, g.nome helps speed discovery in genomic research. It leverages an advanced visual drag-and-drop workflow builder and curated library of open-source tools, enabling users to have confidence in their results, get to market faster and scale profitably.
A serial entrepreneur who has experience in corporate development including mergers and acquisitions, Gascoigne joins Almaden from Sutherland Global Services where he served as Head of Healthcare Analytics. In this role, he was responsible for the commercialization of high-value and innovative analytics solutions and services, prior to which he was Chief Operating Officer of GNS Healthcare, a global leader for Causal AI and simulation across life sciences. At GNS, he helped facilitate the discovery of novel therapies and accelerate R&D in rare diseases. Gascoigne has also held roles as General Manager of Analytics Services for IQVIA, Executive Vice President of Analytics and Innovation for Symphony Health, and was a Partner in Digital Analytics with Accenture. He graduated from Sheffield University in the U.K. with an advanced degree in Applied Statistics.
Almaden is the latest in a series of spinoffs by Catalyze Dallas to speed time-to-market for technology harvested from the Fortune 100. Catalyze launches scalable companies that accelerate commercialization of intellectual property sourced from the world's most innovative global corporations, unleashing the full value and potential of their investments in technology.
About Almaden Genomics
Almaden Genomics is accelerating genomic discovery with g.nome™, a cloud-native platform designed to streamline genomic workflows. Brought to market by a team of bioinformaticians, engineers and industry professionals, g.nome accelerates genomic discovery through automation and optimization of the research process. With g.nome, teams spend less time and money developing infrastructure, iterating workflows and managing compute costs, and more time making scientific breakthroughs. Formerly part of IBM Research, Almaden Genomics became a new standalone company under Catalyze Dallas' ownership in 2022. For more information, visit www.almaden.io
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Collison brings extensive sales and management experience to his new role where he will lead clients across property and casualty industries
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton welcomes Eric Collison as Vice President and Unit Manager to the global firm's Memphis office.
An industry leader for nearly two decades, Collison has worked for impressive global firms including Liberty Mutual Insurance and Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group. Beginning as a Senior Account Representative, he advanced his career through promotions, and has held roles as Senior Branch Manager, Sales Manager and Vice President.
Collison has built his rolodex of relationships in the hospitality industry by developing marketing alliances and exclusive insurance programs for clients across real estate and construction.
"I was drawn to Lockton's culture and the opportunity to create a strong foundation of rising star leaders in the Memphis office," said Collison. "There are currently no property casualty producers in the Memphis area and by creating a new unit, we have a capacity to build out a new division of producers and service new clients."
"We were drawn to Eric's experience because of his deep client relationships in the Memphis market," said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. "We know that he will not only solidify client relationships and help our presence grow, but he will also help support recruitment and retention in Memphis."
At Lockton, Collison will lead clients across property and casualty industries. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Mississippi State University. He is active across boards and organizations as a Board Member of the Insurors of Tennessee (BIG I), a New Memphis Institute Fellow, and Nexus Memphis Protégé graduate. Collison is also a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). During his time outside the office, he attends and coaches his three daughters across multiple sports, from basketball to volleyball.
ABOUT LOCKTON
Lockton is the world's largest privately held brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting services. What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 7,500 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For over three decades, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, September 29, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern San Diego County in southwestern California...
* Until 300 PM PDT.
* At 158 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hwy S22
Between Ranchita and Borrego Springs, or 7 miles southwest of
Borrego Springs, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Borrego Springs, Hwy 78 Between Banner And S2, Hwy 78 Between S2
And Borrego Springs Rd, Julian, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Lake
Cuyamaca, Ranchita, Hwy S22 Between Ranchita And Borrego Springs,
Hwy 79 Between Julian And Lake Cuyamaca and Borrego Palm Canyon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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HOWARD, Sr., Lester
October 9, 1939 ~ October 26, 2022
Lester was born in Pine Mountain, Kentucky, to Maude Marie (nee Bailey) and Benjamin Franklin Howard, Sr. on September 9, 1939. He is survived by his sons Lester Howard, Jr., William Howard and Jason Howard; his grandchildren Josh, Rachael, Hubert, Maddie, David and Gabriel; and siblings Ada Howard, Lois Flickenger, Linda (the late Gary) Embs, Ben (Mary Howard) and Violet (Ron) Fields. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Miller Howard, Walter Howard, Paul Howard, Raymond Howard, Denzil Howard, Mary Jane Howard and Irene Fredrick.
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Experts: Keto diet not good for the heart
Experts at the American Heart Association say the keto diet may help when it comes to weight loss, but may be detrimental for your heart.
Keto and paleo diets seem to be the fastest way to lose weight for most people.
Neither is necessarily heart-healthy and can lead to an increase in LDL or bad cholesterol according to the AHA.
"This increase in so-called bad cholesterol will increase our risk of developing heart disease. And that risk is approximately twofold. So people who have the diet of a ketogenic kind of principle will increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke," said cardiologist Dr. Dmitriy Neveley of Northwell Staten Island University Hospital.
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Keto limits carbohydrate intake to less than 10% of one’s daily calories but is high in fat. Paleo excludes whole and refined grains, beans, oils, and all dairy.
Nutritionists say there’s a reason why they work fast when one is looking to drop the pounds.
"When you look at the things you're cutting out and then what you're left with, the types of foods you're left with, it's essentially more animal type foods. Foods that are higher in protein like beef and poultry. Not that those are bad for you, but they do typically contain more saturated fat," said nutritionist Lisa Moskovitz.
RELATED: Keto diets could increase risk of heart attack and stroke, says new study
The best option according to both doctors and dietitians is the Mediterranean diet. A diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains, fish, and olive oil.
"It focuses on high. Fiber, which helps our gut bacteria and helps decrease inflammation in our and our bodies," said Neveley.
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TOKYO – Most Japanese couldn't recognize Lars Nootbaar a few weeks ago, before the World Baseball Classic opened. Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese.
He's becoming a household word in Japan, and fans are singing the praises of the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder at the Tokyo Dome, where he went 5 for 11 with two RBIs during Japan's 3-0 start.
The impromptu song lyrics have anointed Nootbaar as a Samurai and refer to him by his middle name — Tatsuji — which is his grandfather’s name. He’s playing with Japan because of his mother’s roots, the first non-Japan-born player chosen for the national team by ancestry.
Hundreds now arrive at the Dome wielding pepper grinders, which has become his trademark with the Cardinals. Fans hold up signs calling Nootbaar an “American-born Samurai," and his teammates address him by his Japanese nickname “Tachan.”
Cardinals teammate Tommy Edman is playing in Tokyo with South Korea, also because of his mother's roots. They're sharing similar experiences, except that Japan has been winning. South Korea lost its first two games.
“It's definitely different to wear a whole nation's letters across my chest,” Edman said.
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is still the most famous Japanese baseball player, but he called Nootbaar “a great talent and personality, so I have no worries about him. The more fans cheer, it will bring extra energy."
Nootbaar says he's been awe-struck by Ohtani, and has repeated the theme endlessly.
“I’m just like you guys,” Nootbaar said. “I think I’m just like a fan being able to watch him. I’m just fortunate to get a front-row seat to it."
Fans have picked up the “Noot-Noot-Noot” chant, and he's already among the favorites on a star-studded Japanese team that includes Yu Darivsh and Roki Sasaki, the best pitching prospect in Japanese baseball.
“To be in the Tokyo Dome for the first time ever representing Japan — pretty surreal experience,” Nootbaar said.
He said he was first contacted on Instagram about playing in the WBC by Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who is working with Nootbaar in Tokyo.
“It started on Instagram, just like of lot of relationships now. That’s how everything starts,” Nootbaar said.
Nootbaar's popularity started to soar when he made a pair of diving catches in the first two games, and picked up two hits in each victory.
His easy-going manner is also catching on with his teammates, who are imitating the two-fisted “pepper grinder" gesture that he debuted in St. Louis. It means simply, grind out those tough at-bats.
He glared back at the pitcher when he was hit in the back in Japan's 13-4 victory over South Korea on Friday. Korean players didn't like it, but Japanese fans immediately defended him.
If Ohtani was the perfect Japanese child growing up, Nootbaar seems like the more mischievous type. In interviews, his Japan-born mother Kumiko recalled gently reprimanding him as a child with the phrase “chotto obaka."
It's tough to translate literally, but suggests he was no saint, not a prefect kid, and made some playful mistakes.
“Two things at once —walking and chewing gum for me is tough,” Nootbaar said, hinting he's easily distracted.
He termed playing for Japan as “pure joy” for his extended Japanese family — and for himself.
“They’re proud,” he said. “It’s cool for me too to be able to do that for them. I don’t get to talk to them very often, to see them very often. To be able to connect me and my family together from opposite sides of the world. It’s a pretty special moment for me.”
Growing up in California with a Japan-born mother and an American father, his Japanese is limited — but not zero. He's has endeared himself to the nation by singing the national anthem — the Kimigayo — whose lyrics derive from an ancient poem.
He also joked about the marketing opportunities for him in Japan — and chances for MLB and the Cardinals to sell more shirts and caps. And for him to get some endorsements.
“I’m trying to get some deals out here so I can say: ‘Hello, my name is Lars,’” he explained. "And then whatever brands wants me -- after that, I'll get to say the brand.”
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Associated Press writer Yuri Kageyama contributed to this report.
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old Lakeland man died at a hospital after being found under a flipped ATV Saturday night in Polk County, according to the sheriff’s office.
The crash was reported around 9 p.m. on Wildlife Trail, north of Lakeland, deputies said. The 911 caller located the man — identified as Roger Tyer, Jr. — about 30 minutes after he crashed in a Polaris ATV and became pinned by the vehicle, according to the sheriff’s office’s social media. Deputies said that Tyer was not wearing a helmet in the crash, adding life-saving measures began as soon as he was found.
As deputies and Polk County Fire Rescue responded, Tyer was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, the post reads.
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The sheriff’s office is still investigating.
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Lakeland man killed Saturday night (5/13) after being pinned under his ATV. #PCSO #FatalCrashInvestigation pic.twitter.com/MkF9yuaBeX
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NEW YORK — Amazon reported its first quarterly loss since 2015 on Thursday, its money-making juggernaut stalled by a slowdown in pandemic-induced online shopping and a huge write-down of its investment in an electric-vehicle startup.
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant's stock fell 9% in after-hours trading.
Amazon reported a loss of $3.84 billion, or $7.56 a share, for the first three months of the year. A year ago, it reported a profit of $8.1 billion, or $15.79 a share, for the first quarter. Wall Street analysts expected a profit of $8.35 a share in the latest quarter, according to FactSet.
The ocean of red ink in Amazon's report came mostly from the company's accounting for a $7.6 billion loss in value of its stock investment in Rivian Automotive. Rivian went public in late 2021 and its stock traded at close $180 at one point. It closed Thursday at $32.18. Ford Motor Co. reported a similar write-down of the value of its Rivian investment Wednesday.
Amazon's e-commerce business also reported an operating loss of $1.57 billion in North America and $1.28 billion internationally.
Meanwhile, sales at Amazon’s cloud-computing business, which helps power the online operations of Netflix, McDonald’s and other companies, grew 37% in the quarter. And sales in its advertising business, where brands pay to get their products to show up first when shoppers search on Amazon’s site, rose 25%.
Still, the slowdown in online spending is real and broad-based. While in-store sales rose, March is the first month to show decline in online sales since the pandemic began, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks spending made over the Mastercard payments network and survey estimates for other payments made with cash and checks.
Amazon prospered during the COVID-19 pandemic as homebound people eager to limit human contact turned online to purchase what they need. But growth has slowed as vaccinated Americans feel more comfortable going out. According to the e-commerce research firm MarketPlace Pulse, the value of goods sold on Amazon last year grew by half the rate compared to 2020.
Like many others, Amazon is dealing with pressure from inflation and supply-chain issues. In the past two years, Amazon’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said the company has doubled the size of its operations and nearly doubled its workforce. He said labor shortages and a lack of physical space are no longer major issues, but the company continues to face a variety of pressures such as increased shipping costs.
Inflation-related expenses added roughly $2 billion of incremental costs when compared to last year, Olsavsky said, adding that the company also incurred another $4 billion in costs related to productivity loss and other inefficiencies.
“The pandemic and subsequent war in Ukraine have brought unusual growth and challenges,” said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in a statement. “Our teams are squarely focused on improving productivity and cost efficiencies throughout our fulfillment network. We know how to do this and have done it before.”
To offset rising fuel costs and inflation, the retail giant has added a 5% surcharge to fees it charges third-party sellers who use its fulfillment services. Last quarter, Amazon also hiked its annual Prime membership fee by $20, a first since 2018. Despite the fee hike, Olsavsky said millions of new Prime members have enrolled during the quarter.
Revenue rose 7% to $116.44 billion, compared with $108.52 billion in first quarter 2021, representing the company’s sixth consecutive quarter of revenue topping $100 billion. Amazon had projected sales between $112 billion and $117 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet were expecting $116.5 billion.
“Given the pace at which the business grew over the past few years this shift is hardly surprising," said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail. "It represents more of a post pandemic reset than catastrophic failure. Nevertheless, the slowdown raises important questions over how Amazon can restore momentum and regain its leadership position as one of the primary drivers of online growth.”
Amazon said it forecasts sales for the current quarter to range between $116 billion and $121 billion, below the $125.33 billion that analysts are forecasting.
The results come as Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations, as the online retail behemoth reworks its physical footprint. The company also faces a growing unionization push from inside its workforce.
A second union election is currently underway at a company warehouse on Staten Island, New York, the same borough where workers at a nearby facility voted to unionize earlier this month. Amazon has filed objections over the election with the National Labor Relations Board and is seeking to re-do the vote.
The final outcome of a separate union election in Bessemer, Alabama, is still up in the air with 416 outstanding challenged ballots hanging in the balance. Hearings to review the ballots are expected to begin in the coming weeks.
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Trafficking suspect in Scottsdale arrested after neighbor noticed something was 'off,' police say
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A neighbor who felt something was "off" was able to help a woman who was being trafficked by a man in Scottsdale, the police department said.
The suspect, Steven Hurry, was reportedly arguing with the woman outside a home when the neighbor noticed something was "off" between the two.
Police were called to investigate, and the woman told officers she was being trafficked by Hurry.
Hurry was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of sex trafficking, pandering, sexual abuse, aggravated assault, assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct.
Details on the alleged abuse
Court documents submitted by the Scottsdale Police Department say Hurry and the victim lived together since May 2022 in California after she began as a housekeeper.
On May 25, Hurry reportedly asked her to come with him to Arizona to make money.
They first stayed in Tucson. That's where police say Hurry convinced the victim to let him take photos of her for an ad he was going to create to offer her to others for sex acts.
"She described making $700 the first time for sexual intercourse in 20 minutes with an unknown male subject, and the defendant took the entire $700. After this, the defendant collected the victim's birth certificate, social security card and other forms of ID and credentials and secured them in a box," the report read.
The victim never had access to the box.
While in Tucson, police say the victim was forced to have sex with men for money and if she was short on money or didn't place the money in the location Hurry wanted, he would beat her.
In late November 2022, Hurry and the victim moved to Scottsdale, staying at the Roadway Inn.
"The defendant created and posted ads containing the victim's photographs and advertising sex in the exchange of money, which included $350 per hour for full sex or a quick visit, 15 minutes, for $120," police alleged.
They also say Hurry recorded the sexual encounters and put them on a hard drive. This would happen about four to six times a week.
Hurry and the woman then moved into an Airbnb in Scottsdale.
On Dec. 26, Hurry was reportedly having car troubles and wanted to use the money the victim was receiving to pay to fix it, but she told him she "couldn't take anymore," didn't want to continue and wanted to leave.
She didn't count the money she got from a "customer" that day and Hurry got mad and confronted her in the kitchen. Hurry was screaming at her, and the victim yelled back – catching the attention of a neighbor who called 911.
In between the yelling and when officers got there, Hurry reportedly grabbed the woman and pushed her against the refrigerator and lifted her up. She said she couldn't breathe but never lost consciousness.
She had to perform a sex act to get him to stop.
Officers arrived just after Hurry left to go fix his car. He was found not far from the Airbnb and reportedly admitted to officers an argument happened, but denied the abuse and didn't want to answer questions about sex trafficking.
Suspected arrested
A nurse documented signs of physical abuse on the victim. That's when Hurry was arrested, and his cell phone was seized.
The victim told officers Hurry had raped her on Christmas Day. She said she wanted to leave him, but that he had control of all her documents and money.
Police say text exchanges between the victim and Hurry were about setting up "dates" with men for money, and included the date, time, sex act and the amount of money she needed to collect.
"A written document laying out the details between master and slave was located in the defendant's computer bag. The document was not signed but the victim later advised she sent him a contact via email because she had her location services turned off on her cell phone and he became extremely angry," police said. "Also in the computer bag was a copy of the victim's marriage license. She had no idea how he had the information or got the document."
As for the recordings of the sexual encounters that Hurry reportedly kept a record of, they were found on a USB at the Airbnb. She says she never consented to being recorded.
"The state is requesting the defendant be held on a $150,000 bond. The defendant inflicted physical, mental harm and forced the victim to engage in sex acts for monetary gain," police said.
The Scottsdale Police Department says you can use the following resources to report suspected criminal activity, including trafficking:
- Emergencies: 911
- Non-emergencies in Scottsdale: 480-312-5000
- Online tips for Scottsdale criminal activity
- Arizona's tip line: 877-4AZ-TIPS
- National tip line: 888-373-7888
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Churches across the U.S. are tackling the big question of how to address homelessness in their communities with a small solution: tiny homes.
On vacant plots near their parking lots and steepled sanctuaries, congregations are building everything from fixed and fully contained micro homes to petite, moveable cabins, and several other styles of small-footprint dwellings in between.
Church leaders are not just trying to be more neighborly. The drive to provide shelter is rooted in their beliefs — they must care for the vulnerable, especially those without homes.
“It’s just such an integral part of who we are as a people of faith,” said the Rev. Lisa Fischbeck, former Episcopal vicar and the board chair of Pee Wee Homes, an affordable housing organization building tiny abodes in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Fischbeck led the Episcopal Church of the Advocate when it added three one-bedroom units on its 15-acre campus. The first residents, including the organization’s namesake, Nathaniel “Pee Wee” Lee, moved into them in June 2019.
Before that Lee, 78, had spent years sleeping in alleys, cardboard shelters and cars after medical issues ended his masonry career. Today he enjoys watching TV in his home, growing tomatoes and fishing in the nearby pond.
“I thank the Lord because this is mine and nobody can run me out,” Lee said, breaking out in laughter as he sat on the porch of his little white house.
Fischbeck said tiny homes can fit nearly anywhere, and an advantage to building them on church properties is they already have electricity, water and other infrastructure in place.
“I just feel so passionately that churches have space,” she said. “Just consider it. It’s a dire need.”
The embrace of tiny homes as housing solutions can be found in both sacred and secular spaces. Within the Christian sphere, their use spans denominations. Often the tiny homes projects build on related ministries such as providing parking space for people living in their cars. Beneficiaries are generally welcome to attend worship services but not required to do so.
Some churches’ projects are already up and running, while others are still working toward move-in day, like the Church of the Nazarene congregation in St. Paul, Minnesota, which is assembling a tiny house community for chronically homeless people with local nonprofit Settled.
“We do not have a lot of property,” said Jeff O’Rourke, lead pastor of Mosaic Christian Community in St. Paul. “We have just strived to use every square inch of property that we have to be hospitable.”
This spring in El Cajon, California, Meridian Baptist partnered with local nonprofit Amikas to begin building emergency sleeping cabins on a slice of its property that Rolland Slade, the church’s pastor, said is usually unoccupied except by tumbleweeds.
Mothers with children — a hard-to-shelter demographic — can stay for 90 days and be connected with the city’s housing safety net for more permanent options. Bathrooms and a communal kitchen are in a nearby church building.
“Folks have said to me that six cabins are not going to make a difference, and I wholeheartedly disagree,” Slade said. “We’ll make the difference for at least six women. If they each have a child, that’ll be six children.”
For help with construction, operation and dealing with bureaucratic hurdles, churches often turn to community organizations like Amikas, Pee Wee Homes and Settled.
Firm Foundation Community Housing, in the San Francisco Bay Area, is another. It was launched by the Rev. Jake Medcalf, the former lead pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, when the congregation built transitional tiny housing in its parking lot.
Houses of worship not only have land to spare, Medcalf said, but are positioned to “provide community in a way that really is humanizing and is a part of anybody’s basic healing and recovery.”
In 2020, First Christian Church of Tacoma in Washington state became a host site for a tiny home community set up by the nonprofit Low Income Housing Institute. The nonprofit operates the village, allowing the congregation to contribute without overextending itself.
“We don’t have a lot of money. We don’t have a whole lot of people … but we care a lot about it, and we’ve got this piece of property,” said the Rev. Doug Collins, the church’s senior minister.
Not everyone welcomes these projects into their neighborhoods. In Nashville, Tennessee, plans to put up tiny homes by Glencliff United Methodist Church prompted backlash and a lawsuit by some neighbors. Ultimately the Village at Glencliff prevailed, and today an arc of multicolored micro homes greet congregants as they pull into the church’s driveway.
It specializes in helping people with medical issues, like William “Green Bay” Scribner, 37, who spent seven months recuperating there. Not only was he able to leave in better health, he said, village staff helped him land a more permanent apartment where he can host his young daughter overnight.
For people with medical vulnerabilities like Scribner, “housing is lifesaving,” said the Rev. Ingrid McIntyre, a United Methodist minister and village founder.
A nationwide survey, the last conducted without being impacted by the pandemic, found that about 580,000 people were homeless on a night in January 2020, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. The number, based on point-in-time counts, rose for the fourth year.
So the tiny home movement on its own is too small to fix the whole problem, said Marybeth Shinn, a Vanderbilt University professor who has studied homelessness for decades. It would be hard to scale up to meet the overwhelming demand.
“It’s good to help some people, but we need to figure out solutions that are going to help many more,” Shinn said.
Donald Whitehead, director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, said he supports churches using their spare space to help homeless people and sees tiny homes as a great emergency option, but added that homeless people deserve standard-size housing like everyone else.
“It can be included in a menu of resources that would help to address homelessness,” Whitehead said. “If there’s an opportunity to build a regular home at the same price, we would prefer that people build the regular home.”
Meanwhile, churches also are finding tiny homes useful as temporary housing in the wake of natural disaster.
Months after a deadly December tornado ripped through Mayfield, Kentucky, some renters were still displaced. Bread of Life Humanitarian Effort, a Churches of Christ nonprofit, stepped in to help.
With buy-in from Mayfield congregations, the nonprofit used donations that were pouring in and started putting up tiny homes wherever they could secure permission — including next to Northside Church of Christ.
“You’ve got people that are hurting,” said Joel Crider, Bread of Life’s treasurer. “It’s our Christian duty to look out for them.”
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Phytogenic-based feed additive reduces impact of parasitic infection and promotes hepatopancreatic health in shrimp
SINGAPORE, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has launched Pathorol™, a shrimp supplementation product that improves the health of the hepatopancreas, an organ in the crustacean's digestive tract, for customers in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore.
For shrimp to thrive in a farm-pond setting, maintaining healthy digestive systems is a key component in supporting good shrimp husbandry. Multiple agents contribute to slow or stunted growth in shrimp. Supporting a healthy digestive system is part of a multi-faceted set of tools producers can use to support healthy growth rates in shrimp. By protecting the hepatopancreas and its role in the secretion of digestive enzymes, absorption and storage of nutrients, producers can encourage healthy growth and yield outcomes in their shrimp ponds.
Pathorol, a patent-pending product, was developed to support a healthy hepatopancreas and digestive system for shrimp and aid in maintaining healthy shrimp throughout their growth cycle. Pathorol is a unique blend of phytogenic compounds that has been shown to enhance performance and productivity for pond-raised shrimp. By adding Pathorol to shrimp feed, producers can improve feed digestibility and growth performance and reduce size variability.
"Growth performance and productivity are essential for successful shrimp farming," said Leo Xie-Lei, President, Kemin AquaScience™. "To assist growers in overcoming challenges associated with maintaining healthy digestive systems throughout the growth cycle for farm-pond shrimp, we have launched Pathorol, an exceptional tool to aid in growth performance and reduce size variability for farm-pond shrimp. We believe the addition of Pathorol to shrimp diets will help producers achieve favorable performance parameters with their shrimp. We are thrilled to add this critical product to our portfolio, further showcasing our business unit's commitment to serving the global aquaculture industry,"
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The budget, charter changes and smoking bans top the list of issues to address.
The Longboat Key Town Commission’s first meeting after the annual two and a half month long break is Sept. 12.
On that Monday, a regular meeting will be held at 1 p.m. as well as a budget workshop at 5:01 p.m. in the commission chambers.
Elected officials are permitted by the town charter to cancel meetings in July, following a vote on a maximum millage rate for next year's taxes, and in August, setting up a return to public meetings in September.
Many things are in the works in the town, but in the remaining months of the year, the commission must handle top priorities.
One of the first things on the list for commissioners is approving the next fiscal year’s budget, which takes effect Oct. 1. The final budget hearing and adoption takes place Sept. 27 at 5:01p.m. Longboat Key residents will have an opportunity at both meetings to weigh in on the budget.
The budget calls for $17.849 million in general fund spending against $18.5 million in general fund revenue. All in, the budget that also includes capital project funds, enterprise funds, debt service and special revenue funds calls for $85 million in spending, $49.5 million in revenue, a beginning fund balance of nearly $91 million and more than $55 million in the fund balance at the end of fiscal year 2023.
Smoking on the beach is another issue likely to be addressed during the first meeting back. Commissioners signaled their intentions on the ban at their final meeting before summer break, asking town staff to prepare the regulations.
A resolution will likely be on the Sept. 12 agenda, which will ban smoking cigarettes on the beach and in local parks. However, due to state law, smoking cigars cannot be banned.
According to the Ocean Conservancy, cigarette butts have been the most commonly found litter on Florida beaches during the organization’s annual Coastal Cleanup for the past 31 years. The butts are made of tightly packed plastic fibers that erode into smaller bits, which accumulate in fish and other organisms, adversely impacting sea life health and reproductivity as well as human health when consuming the affected fish.
As long as it's passed, the new rule could be in effect by Halloween.
Town Manager Tom Harmer’s impending retirement marks another large task for the commission as they make the final decision on who will take Harmer’s spot. While no advertisement has been made publicly for the position, candidates are being recruited by Harmer and town staff.
In doing so, contacts aren’t initially brought before commissioners in a public setting and there are no open-to-the-public applications to sift through, if you're so inclined. Still, commissioners will have final say on recommended compensation and other contract details, but must agree by a supermajority to confirm a new manager.
By the time commissioners return to public meetings, Harmer will have about 90 days remaining until he retires from public service following his announcement in June that he does not plan to renew his contract after five years on the job.
Commissioners will also discuss potential changes to the town charter. The changes, brought up by Mayor Ken Schneier, might open up the field for candidates for the Town Commission.
Two potential changes include rules regarding in-person attendance and compensation for elected officials.
If the commissioners opt for the changes, they will need to go before voters before going into effect.
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Should you get Kaytee wild bird seed?
As the first commercial wild bird food supplier in the United States, Kaytee is a respected and popular brand for feeding feathered friends in the backyard. Kaytee produces a wide variety of wild bird food suitable for many different species. Whether you have a single bird feeder or a garden paradise, Kaytee wild bird food is a trustworthy choice to attract wild birds.
Kaytee wild bird food ingredients
High-energy ingredients
Since wild birds spend so much of their time looking for food, it’s important to supply them with nutritious, high-energy food. In particular, seeds with high oil content appeal to birds because they contain lots of nutrients and fat for energy.
A good all-around ingredient to look for in Kaytee bird food is black oil sunflower seeds. These seeds have thinner shells, making them easier for smaller birds to crack into, and they contain a higher oil content along with nutrients such as vitamins A, B and E, protein and fat.
Bird-specific formulas
Kaytee makes wild bird food specially blended for particular species such as cardinals, finches, songbirds and woodpeckers. These can include shelled or unshelled peanuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit or even mealworms. If you live in an area that frequently hosts a particular species, or if you’re trying to attract a specific type of bird, you may find it worthwhile to put out a Kaytee wild bird food designed just for them.
Kaytee seed blends
If your birdwatching goals include seeing as many different wild birds as possible, a diverse seed blend will be the best choice. Cardinals, chickadees and grosbeaks love sunflower seeds, while robins enjoy mealworms and fruit. Safflower is popular with many bird species and a common ingredient in birdseed blends. Its bitter taste can also help deter squirrels.
Using Kaytee bird food in your bird feeder
Types of bird feeders
Some types of bird food work better in certain kinds of feeders.
- Hopper and tube bird feeders can accommodate just about any kind of birdseed, although small seeds can fall out of tube feeders with mesh siding.
- Platform feeders can hold an even wider variety of bird food, like sunflower seeds or mealworms, but since the food is more exposed, it can go bad faster. Platform feeders are also easily accessed by squirrels.
What kind of bird feeder do you need for Kaytee bird food?
Kaytee wild bird food is available as loose seed mix and in seed cakes. Loose seed mix can be used in hopper, tube or platform feeders, while seed cakes slip into specialized cake or suet holders. Woodpeckers in particular love pecking at seed cakes, which are made with a variety of seeds bound together with honey.
Regardless of what type of bird feeder you use, be sure to discard old food regularly and clean out the feeder to prevent mold or bacteria from sickening visiting birds.
Mess-free wild bird food
Don’t want a mess under your bird feeder? Some Kaytee wild bird food varieties are formulated to be mess-free and waste-free. These varieties contain hulled seeds that are 100% edible. They also won’t sprout if they spill onto your yard or into garden beds. Mess-free birdseed blends tend to be more expensive than standard bird food, but since they help save you from having to clean up after the birds, you may find them worthwhile.
What you need to buy for Kaytee bird food
Kaytee bird food mixes
Kaytee Black Oil Sunflower Wild Bird Food
Birds love these seeds for their high oil content and thin hulls, and you can distribute them from any type of bird feeder. Black oil sunflower is particularly popular with cardinals, woodpeckers, grosbeaks and chickadees. Sold by Chewy and Amazon
Kaytee Nut and Fruit Wild Bird Blend
If you want to spoil your birds, try this high-energy mix. It includes sunflower, safflower and pumpkin seeds for birds like cardinals, grosbeaks and nuthatches as well as raisins and dried cherries for bluebirds, woodpeckers and robins. Sold by Chewy and Amazon
This low-mess seed cake bird food can help attract insect-eating birds like bluebirds. It’s made with hulled sunflower seeds, black oil sunflower, safflower and mealworms. Sold by Amazon
Kaytee Waste-Free Blend Wild Bird Food
This wild bird blend contains hulled sunflower seeds so you won’t have to worry about cleaning up shells. Neither they nor the other ingredients will sprout. Sold by Chewy and Amazon
Bird feeders for Kaytee bird food
Woodlink Going Green Platform Bird Feeder
Serve up your Kaytee birdseed in this eco-friendly platform feeder. It’s made from up to 90% post-consumer recycled plastic and has a powder-coated metal screen floor for drainage. Sold by Amazon
Pop seed or suet cakes into the side of this vinyl-coated basket and hang it up for birds to snack on. The vinyl coating keeps the basket comfortable for birds to land on in all weather conditions. Sold by Chewy and Amazon
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John Wall and the Houston Rockets have agreed that his contract will be bought out, a move that will free him to sign with any team of his choosing, two people with knowledge of the situation said Monday night.
Wall’s preference will be to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to one of the people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the five-time All-Star guard had not announced his intentions publicly.
Wall will receive roughly $41 million from Houston, according to the other person who spoke with AP. Wall was scheduled to make $47.4 million this coming season, his last in what was a four-year contract.
Yahoo first reported that Wall and the Rockets came to the buyout decision. ESPN first reported that Wall intends to join the Clippers, presumably for the taxpayer mid-level exception of about $6.4 million — basically the same amount he’s giving back to the Rockets to become a free agent. No agreement can be struck between Wall and any team until he clears waivers and becomes a free agent.
Wall has been working out in recent weeks, including some sessions at the University of Miami.
Wall played in 40 games with Houston in the 2020-21 season, averaging 20.6 points and 6.9 assists. He played his first nine seasons in Washington and, for his career, has averaged 19.1 points and 9.1 assists in 613 regular season games.
Wall did not appear in any games for Houston this past season. The Rockets are rebuilding around a young core, and Wall — who will turn 32 in September — wasn’t going to be in their plans going forward.
He was selected for the All-Star Game in five consecutive seasons from 2014 through 2018. Since the last of those selections 4 1/2 seasons ago, he has played in exactly 82 games, including playoffs — the equivalent of one NBA season — while making $150 million in salary and seeing his career derailed by injuries.
Wall has a lengthy injury and surgical history. He underwent surgeries on both knees in 2016, had his 2018-19 season end prematurely because of surgery for bone spurs in his left heel, then a tear of his left Achilles tendon necessitated another operation in 2019 and a yearlong recovery plan.
He has not appeared in an NBA game since April 23, 2021.
The development of Wall and the Rockets striking a buyout deal comes on the same day that another high-profile point guard — Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving — announced that he is exercising his $36.9 million option for the final year of his deal with the Nets.
NBA free agency officially opens with the start of negotiating windows on Thursday. In most cases, new contracts can be signed starting July 6.
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9-year-old dies when tree falls on car during storm
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) – A 9-year-old girl died when a tree fell onto the vehicle she was in during a storm in Maine last week.
Hallie Oldham died Thursday when a tree crashed through her family’s car at Sebago Lake Family Campground.
Hallie was a student at Poland Community School, where she was about to enter the fourth grade.
The school is offering grief counseling to fellow students. There is also a memory jar where people can leave their memories of Hallie for her family.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help Hallie’s family pay for funeral costs.
“Hallie Oldham was a beautiful living angel, always has been, always will be,” the page reads. “Her smile, laughter and kindness for all were contagious and will be missed by all.”
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Elevator Group (AEG), one of the fastest growing groups of select and experienced elevator service providers in the United States, today confirmed the appointment of Bryan Clairmont as President, to further the growth objectives of the business.
In this position Bryan succeeds C. Mark Boelhouwer, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman, with strategic responsibilities that include accelerated M & A activities, as well as broadening opportunities for the group internationally.
"I am honored to have joined AEG at such an exciting time in its journey," said Clairmont. "The foundation that has been created has significant strength and depth, and I look forward to building on the unlimited potential of AEG's business vision."
Prior to joining AEG as Chief Operating Officer in January 2022, Bryan served in several senior executive positions in the international elevator industry. He holds an MBA from the University of Rhode Island, a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, and is a former Naval Officer.
Founded in 2020, American Elevator Group is the largest independent elevator service provider in North America. The group consists of independent elevator companies that deliver local expertise and customer service across 21 states. Backed by significant resources in safety, finance, technology, marketing, and operations, the group is in a continuous state of growth. For more information on AEG, visit www.americanelevator.com
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its 2022 Analyst and Investor Conference at 8 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Dec. 7 in New York City. The company will provide updates on key growth initiatives and long-term financial targets.
A webcast will be available by visiting the Events and Presentations section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com. Supplemental materials will be available at 6 a.m. ET the morning of the event.
A webcast replay of the call can be accessed from noon EST on Dec. 8, 2022 through Dec. 7, 2023 by visiting Events & Presentations on our Investor Relations website and clicking on 2022 Lowe's Analyst and Investor Conference.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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US: Russia seeks arms-for-food deal with North Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday said it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return.
It’s the latest accusation that Russia, desperate for weaponry and restricted by sanctions and export controls, is turning to “rogue” nations to help it continue to prosecute the 13-month-old war.
“As part of this proposed deal, Russia would receive over two dozen kinds of weapons and munitions from Pyongyang,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. “We also understand that Russia is seeking to send a delegation to North Korea and that Russia is offering North Korea food in exchange for munitions.”
The administration has previously declassified intelligence to present evidence that Iran sold hundreds of attack drones to Russia over the summer and that the Wagner Group, a private Russian military company, has taken delivery of arms from North Korea to help bolster its forces as they fight side-by-side with Russian troops in Ukraine.
Experts believe the food situation in North Korea is the worst it has been under Kim Jong Un’s 11-year rule, but they still say they see no signs of imminent famine or mass deaths. Kim vowed to strengthen state control over agriculture and take a spate of other steps to increase grain production, North Korean state media reported earlier this month.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last month that U.S. intelligence suggested China was considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia, though White House officials have said they have yet to see evidence of Beijing following through with weapons delivery.
The publicizing of Russia’s efforts to get weapons from North Korea is just the latest example of the Biden administration loosening restrictions on intelligence findings and making them public over the course of the grinding war in Ukraine.
The administration has said it has sought to disseminate the intelligence findings so allies and the public remain clear-eyed about Moscow’s intent and Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks twice about his actions.
Earlier Thursday, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced sanctions against a Slovakian national, Ashot Mkrtychev, alleging he attempted to facilitate arms deals between Russia and North Korea.
Kirby said Mkrtychev is at the center of the new North Korea-Russia deal, which has yet to be consummated. He added that the U.S. does not have evidence that Mkrtychev was involved in the earlier transfer of weapons to Russia’s Wagner Group, whose mercenaries have been in the center of a monthslong battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Between the end of 2022 and early 2023, Treasury said Mkrtychev worked with North Korean officials to obtain over two dozen kinds of weapons and munitions for Russia in exchange for commercial aircraft, raw materials and commodities to be sent to North Korea.
Mkrtychev worked with a Russian citizen to find commercial aircraft to delivers goods to North Korea in the exchange.
“Russia has lost over 9,000 pieces of heavy military equipment since the start of the war, and thanks in part to multilateral sanctions and export controls, Putin has become increasingly desperate to replace them,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement. “Schemes like the arms deal pursued by this individual show that Putin is turning to suppliers of last resort like Iran and the DPRK.”
North Korea, an outlier on the global stage, has sought to enhance relations with Russia since its invasion of Ukraine brought an avalanche of sanctions from the West and broad international condemnation.
Any arms deal with Russia would be a violation of U.N. resolutions that ban North Korea from exporting to or importing weapons from other countries.
North Korea is the only nation aside from Russia and Syria to recognize the independence of Russia-backed separatist territories, Donetsk and Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine.
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Kubient, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBNT)'s merger with Adomni Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Kubient shareholders are expected to own approximately 26% of the outstanding common stock of the combined company. If you are a Kubient shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During a year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
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When Vantagepoint AI received the request, it was clear that a contribution of important living supplies would have a positive and immediate impact for the Sunrise Center.
Close to 2,000 items ranging from backpacks, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, child car seats, baby supplies, diapers, cleaning supplies and food were gifted.
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Vantagepoint AI's products, services, and corporate culture along with its dedication to corporate philanthropy have brought international attention to this small, family-owned business in the Tampa Bay region.
"This year, the need so was so much greater in our community as we still are experiencing the ripples of the pandemic. It was such a joy for the entire organization to be able to step up, collect the supplies, and transport them to an organization that is helping people every day," Mendelsohn said.
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Nashville sends expelled Black Democratic lawmaker back to Tennessee House
Republicans expelled Jones and fellow Democratic lawmaker Justin Pearson over their role in a gun-control protest on the House floor last week
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones, one of two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled last week from the GOP-led statehouse, is being sent back to the Legislature.
The Nashville Metropolitan Council voted unanimously Monday to restore Jones to office, less than a week after GOP lawmakers stripped him of his seat.
EXPELLED TENNESSEE DEMOCRAT BLAMES ‘WHITE SUPREMACIST SYSTEM’ FOR BEING REMOVED FROM HOUSE SEAT
Republicans expelled Jones and fellow Democratic lawmaker Justin Pearson over their role in a gun-control protest on the House floor in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville.
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Dan Snyder's ownership of the Washington Commanders, which has been a matter of considerable debate for many years, is coming to an end.
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Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the team for $6 billion to a group led by Philadelphia 76ers and Devils owner Josh Harris and Washington-area billionaire Mitchell Rales — a group that also includes Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Snyder's ownership was been under fire long before he and wife Tanya even considered putting the team up for sale. Some centered around a lack of success on the field: two playoff game victories since he bought the team in 1999.
But recent events away from football put more heat on Snyder, with a series of scandals and investigations that spanned three different team names. Most recently, the Commanders settled a lawsuit with the District of Columbia for $625,000 over withholding fans' season-ticket deposit money.
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A look at what has brought Snyder to this point:
JULY 2020
Amid a national reckoning over racism in the wake of the George Floyd protests, prominent sponsors FedEx, PepsiCo, Nike and Bank of America called on the team to abandon its old name, which Snyder long vowed never to do. The team launched a review and on July 13 announcing it was giving up the name after 87 years.
Three days later, the Washington Post reported that 15 female former employees said they were sexually harassed during their time with the team.
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The team retained attorney Beth Wilkinson's firm to undertake an independent investigation into workplace conduct, which the NFL then took control of overseeing.
The next day, Snyder vowed to improve the culture inside the organization, and the league said it would wait for Wilkinson's review before taking any action.
A week later, the club rebranded temporarily as the Washington Football Team, a name that lasted two seasons.
AUGUST 2020
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The Post reported additional examples of workplace sexual harassment inside the organization, along with allegations that Snyder was personally involved.
The Post reported a former cheerleader saying Snyder invited her to a hotel room with one of his friends, and that longtime team executive Larry Michael made extra cheerleading videos for the owner showing sensitive material that wasn’t made public. Snyder released a statement denying those specific allegations and saying he was unaware of the incidents.
NOVEMBER 2020
Minority owners Fred Smith, Dwight Schar and Bob Rothman, whose shares added up to 40.5% of Washington Football Inc., sued Snyder in federal court in Maryland seeking an injunction to allow them to sell their shares of the team.
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FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021
At his pre-Super Bowl virtual news conference, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the organization, which he said “has made a lot of changes already.” That included hiring Jason Wright as team president in August.
Goodell said it was good to see those changes, and added he expected Wilkinson’s recommendations would add to them.
Weeks later, 20 former employees wrote a letter to Goodell, asking the league to release the final report of the investigation when it was completed.
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In late March, Snyder bought out his minority owners, a move that gave his family total control of the team. Snyder’s application for a debt waiver of $450 million was approved by the league’s finance committee and then ownership at-large to make it official.
JULY 2021
The NFL fined the team $10 million and said Snyder would step away from day-to-day operations for several months after Wilkinson’s investigation found Washington’s workplace to be toxic and unprofessional, especially for women.
The team did not lose any draft picks, and no formal suspensions were handed out. The league said Snyder’s wife, Tanya, would assume formal operations while he worked on long-term issues such as the search for a new stadium.
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No written report was released.
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2021
Amid calls from former employees for the NFL to release the findings of Wilkinson’s investigation, members of the U.S. Congress got involved.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a New York Democrat who is chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat who is chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, wrote to Goodell on Oct. 21 seeking all documents and communications related to the investigation.
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A couple of weeks later, the pair of representatives urged the NFL and the team to release individuals from non-disclosure agreements that would prevent them from discussing sexual harassment and workplace issues at the club.
In December, after the Post reported Snyder hired lawyers and private investigators that witnesses viewed as attempts to interfere with the investigation, Maloney and Krishnamoorthi asked the league to provide evidence and said, “These disturbing revelations have only strengthened the Committee’s commitment to uncovering the truth in this matter.”
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2022
The House Oversight Committee announced Jan. 27 it would hold a roundtable discussion the following week with former employees to discuss workplace misconduct and sexual harassment.
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Washington unveiled its new name as the Commanders on Feb. 2.
During the roundtable the following day, one of the former employees came forward with a new allegation she was sexually harassed by Snyder himself, which he denied. Tiffani Johnston, who worked for the team for eight years starting in 2002 as a cheerleader and marketing manager, told the committee Snyder placed his hand on her thigh without her consent at a team dinner and that he pushed her toward his limousine with his hand on her lower back.
The committee continued to push for the full release of the Wilkinson report, asking Goodell to release the full findings by Feb. 14 and threatening “alternate means of obtaining compliance” if he did not cooperate.
At the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Goodell defended the NFL's use of an oral, not written, report, saying it was done to protect the identity of anyone who wanted to speak to investigators privately, also saying the league would take over an investigation into the new allegation of sexual harassment made against Snyder.
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The league hired former U.S. Attorney and Securities and Exchange Commission chair Mary Jo White to investigate, vowing the results would be released in written form because the allegation was made in a public forum.
APRIL 2022
The House Oversight Committee told the Federal Trade Commission the team may have engaged in potentially unlawful financial conduct, and the NFL said it would look into the most serious allegations.
The committee said it found evidence of deceptive business practice over the span of more than a decade, including withholding ticket revenue from visiting teams and refundable deposits from fans. A league spokesman said White would review the alleged improprieties, which the team denied a week later in a lengthy letter to the FTC.
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JUNE 2022
On June 1, the committee invited Snyder and Goodell to appear at a hearing on workplace culture around the NFL scheduled for later in the month, which it called the next step in the investigation.
Two weeks later, a lawyer representing Snyder said he would not testify. Among the reasons given were a lack of assurance about the scope of questioning given the existence of multiple ongoing investigations and a scheduling conflict preventing Snyder from appearing in person.
On June 9, the Virginia General Assembly abandoned for the rest of the year a stadium deal that would have brought the Commanders' games to the state. The legislation offering hefty tax incentives had already been languishing amid a series of controversies involving the team when an assistant coach called the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol “a dust-up.”
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Goodell testified virtually on June 22, and the committee released a document accusing Snyder of conducting a “shadow investigation” that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, hired private investigators to intimidate witnesses and used an overseas lawsuit as a pretext to obtain phone records and emails.
Asked by one member of the committee whether he would remove Snyder as Washington’s owner, Goodell responded, “I don’t have the authority to remove him."
An NFL owner can only be removed by a three-quarters majority vote of the other owners.
JULY 2022
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After wrangling between his legal team and the committee over the parameters of his testimony, Snyder agreed to appear virtually.
Snyder testified for more than 10 hours on July 28. A spokesperson for Snyder said he “fully addressed all questions about workplace misconduct, described the Commanders’ dramatic two-year transformation and expressed hope for the organization’s bright future.”
OCTOBER 2022
ESPN released a lengthy report detailing Snyder’s efforts to influence other owners and the league office to maintain control of the team.
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ESPN reported, citing anonymous sources, that Snyder hired private investigators and told people he has enough information to expose fellow owners and Goodell.
Days later, at the NFL owners' meetings in New York on Oct. 18, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said there was “merit to remove” Snyder — the first public statement by one of Snyder's counterparts that he should go.
During Washington's next game, at home against Green Bay, spectators shouted “Sell the team!” when Tanya Snyder was shown on a video board.
NOVEMBER 2022
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The Snyders took the first step toward potentially selling the Commanders: The club announced on Nov. 2 that a financial services firm had been hired to “consider potential transactions.” Asked if the Snyders were considering selling part or all of the team, which is worth billions of dollars, a spokesperson said, “We are exploring all options.”
Roughly a week later, D.C. attorney general Karl Racine filed a consumer protection civil lawsuit against Snyder, the Commanders, the NFL and Goodell, accusing them of colluding to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into “sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment” within the team. Racine then filed a second suit accusing the team of a scheme to cheat fans out of ticket money.
The next day, the Commanders settled with the state of Maryland, agreeing to return security deposits to former season-ticket holders and pay a $250,000 penalty.
DECEMBER 2022
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Before Democrats ceded control of the House to Republicans, the House Oversight Committee issued a final report saying Snyder played a role in the team's “toxic work culture."
Drawing from hearings, interviews and depositions, the House report concluded Snyder interfered in its investigation and Wilkinson’s review, which stemmed in 2020 from former employees alleging rampant sexual harassment by team executives.
MARCH 2023
Snyder's status was a hot topic at the annual NFL owners meeting in Arizona, even though he wasn't a formal topic on the agenda. A person told the AP that Snyder and his attorneys demanded owners and the league indemnify him against future legal liability and costs if he sells the team.
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On the final day of the meetings, two groups — the one with Harris, Rales and Johnson and another led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos — submitted fully financed bids to buy the Commanders.
Meanwhile, Goodell reiterated that the findings of White's investigation would still be released even if Snyder sold the team.
APRIL 2023
New D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced a settlement with the Commanders over the suit filed about season-ticket holder deposit money, which included returning $200,000 to fans and paying $425,000 to the district.
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After reports emerged that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos decided not to put in a bid for the team, Snyder agreed in principle to sell to the group spearheaded by Harris, which Rales and Johnson later joined.
White's investigation remains “active and ongoing," according to a league spokesperson.
As of the time of the sale agreement, which still needs a final contract and approval of owners, the team still does not have a deal for a new stadium after ranking last in the NFL in average home attendance last season.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Friday they placed a couple under house arrest, a day after a man attending a party at their villa died after being sucked into a sinkhole that formed at the bottom of their swimming pool.
The man and woman, both in their sixties, are suspected of causing death by negligence, police said. They were arrested on Thursday night and a court decided to release them Friday under “restrictive conditions of house arrest” for five days.
The incident happened during a private party the couple hosted at their house in the town of Karmi Yosef, 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of the city of Tel Aviv.
Mobile phone video from the scene shows floaties and water being sucked to the bottom, at the center of the pool, as people sitting by the poolside shout in Hebrew. A man is seen approaching the sinkhole, slips and is almost pulled in before he backs away.
The police said the deceased 30-year-old was found following a search mission in which Israeli police, emergency crews and the army took part.
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Via Partnerships with Feeding America® and City Harvest, the mission-driven tech company seeks to connect communities and companies across the country through the power of feel-good, do-good eating
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharebite, the leading corporate food benefits platform built for the modern workforce, celebrates a significant milestone today – the equivalent of over five million meals* have been donated to alleviate hunger via its partnerships with Feeding America® and City Harvest.
"Good companies feed their employees. Great companies also feed their communities," said Dilip Rao, CEO and Co-Founder of Sharebite. "As we reflect on Sharebite's milestone of five million meals donated, we're incredibly proud of the positive impact we've made on workplaces, food-insecure communities, and local restaurants across the U.S."
Sharebite's two founders, Dilip Rao and Mohsin Memon, set out on a mission with a central question: can we build a successful tech company to solve a humanitarian crisis? As an immigrant from India who witnessed food insecurity first-hand, Rao committed himself to combating food insecurity in America.
Sharebite enables companies to create a better workplace through food benefits. Every meal ordered on their platform results in a meal donated to help alleviate hunger in local communities. Sharebite's corporate customers – ranging from global investment banks and law firms, to category-leading companies across nearly every industry – are automatically, and at no extra cost, part of the solution.
Sharebite meal donations have benefited communities in almost every state across the country. "When tackling an issue as expansive as hunger, it's important to remember that even just one meal can make an impact," said Lauren Biedron, VP of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. "We're so grateful for the contributions that Sharebite and its community are making toward an America where no one is hungry."
Over 53 million people in the U.S. turn to food banks and community programs to put food on the table. According to City Harvest, average monthly visits to NYC food banks and soup kitchens have been up 69% since the pandemic. The price of turkeys has been up 60% as we approach Thanksgiving. Sharebite believes that no one should have to worry about access to their next meal – from families in need to employees.
Sharebite recently commissioned a survey** confirming the power of food benefits – it's both the fuel that helps employees sustain the work day and a significant marker of the best places to work. Furthermore, 90% of employees feel it is important that their company support social causes. As a result of the partnership with Sharebite, leading companies across every industry vertical have reported positive employee feedback, increased office attendance, and stronger team camaraderie.
Through the power of feel-good, do-good eating, Sharebite establishes a workplace culture of connection and service for clients, whether their employees are in the office, at home, or somewhere in between.
Sharebite is the leading food benefits platform designed for the modern workforce. Combining team orders, flexible solutions, centralized meal allowances, curated restaurant choices, and community impact, Sharebite helps the world's best companies elevate employee engagement. Sharebite's corporate clients include category-leading companies across financial services, tech, legal, consulting, entertainment, agency, real estate, and other verticals. Every transaction made on the Sharebite platform results in a donation to alleviate hunger in local communities via its partnerships with Feeding America and City Harvest. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently honored Sharebite as a finalist in the 23rd Annual Citizen Awards.
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
City Harvest is New York's first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. This year, we will rescue at least 75 million pounds of fresh, nutritious food and deliver it—free of charge—to more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. We work alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. For 40 years, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city—one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time. To learn more, please visit cityharvest.org.
* $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.
Sharebite's survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 500 US office professionals at companies with a minimum of 200 employees, between September 21st and September 28th, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey. Oversample interviews were conducted to increase the total sample size to 100 per industry in the following industries: financial services, technology, professional services. The data was weighted.
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American Airlines flight evacuated due to fumes in cabin
Published: Oct. 14, 2022 at 8:58 PM EDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
MIAMI (AP) — An American Airlines flight from Miami to Barbados returned to the airport after fumes filled the cabin, officials said.
Flight 338 departed Miami International Airport on Wednesday night, but had to return due to a strong chemical odor coming from a passenger’s carry-on item, spokesman Greg Chin told The Associated Press.
Passengers and crew exited the plane on the airfield and were evaluated by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Chin said. They were then bussed back to the terminal.
American Airlines said in a statement that all customers were offered hotel accommodations. The flight was rescheduled for Thursday morning.
It was not clear how many passengers were on the plane.
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Nolan Arenado Player Prop Bets: Cardinals vs. Cubs - July 20
Published: Jul. 20, 2023 at 9:29 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The St. Louis Cardinals, including Nolan Arenado (.361 batting average in his past 10 games), battle starter Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Thursday at 8:05 PM ET.
In his most recent appearance, he strung together two hits (going 2-for-4 with an RBI) against the Marlins.
Nolan Arenado Game Info & Props vs. the Cubs
- Game Day: Thursday, July 20, 2023
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Cubs Starter: Marcus Stroman
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +150)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +120)
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Nolan Arenado At The Plate
- Arenado has 102 hits, which leads St. Louis hitters this season, while batting .288 with 41 extra-base hits.
- Among the qualifying hitters in MLB play, his batting average ranks 18th, his on-base percentage ranks 58th, and he is ninth in the league in slugging.
- In 70.7% of his games this season (65 of 92), Arenado has picked up at least one hit, and in 31 of those games (33.7%) he recorded at least two.
- In 20.7% of his games this season, he has homered, and 5.4% of his trips to the dish.
- Arenado has picked up an RBI in 42.4% of his games this season, with more than one RBI in 20.7% of his games. He has also produced three or more runs in 10 contests.
- He has scored in 38 games this year (41.3%), including multiple runs in seven games.
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Cubs Pitching Rankings
- The Cubs pitching staff is 23rd in the league with a collective 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Cubs have the 14th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.13).
- The Cubs surrender the fifth-fewest home runs in baseball (102 total, 1.1 per game).
- The Cubs will send Stroman (10-6) out for his 21st start of the season. He is 10-6 with a 2.88 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 118 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander's most recent appearance came on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
- The 32-year-old ranks seventh in ERA (2.88), 14th in WHIP (1.087), and 46th in K/9 (7.7) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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SEAN HANNITY: Biden and Democrats are in 'deep trouble' for 2024
Hannity highlights President Biden's abysmal approval ratings
Sean Hannity explained the complete "disarray" that Democrats are in with the 2024 election approaching and how Republicans have already begun to enter the race on "Hannity."
THE REAL REASONS WHY BIDEN WILL BE WAVING GOODBYE IN 2024
SEAN HANNITY: Now, the 80-year-old sitting president just won't say whether he plans to run for a second term, although his wife Jill, said it for him. That does not exactly inspire any confidence in me. But if he ultimately does decide to run, it looks like it'll be back to the basement bunker for Joey, who is reportedly now enlisting prominent Democrats to travel and speak on his behalf because he's likely not capable. Look at this number.
Already 68% of you, the American people, think that Joe is way too old to run for reelection. And in a poll released only last month, 16. That's it. Only 16% said that they were better off financially under Joe Biden. Now, remember, with or without Biden, the 2024 election is well underway.
Donald Trump just released that ad. Now, he did announce his bid last November. We also have Nikki Haley. We have Vivek Ramaswamy who's running. A few others are officially in the race. Look for Senator Tim Scott, former VP Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, possibly Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, Larry Hogan, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, New Hampshire Governor Sununu, all possible contenders.
And we will know by this time next year who's likely to get the nomination anyway. Both DeSantis and Trump are poised to visit Iowa this month. That is the site of the first Republican caucus and multiple polls. Now the duo are leading one into the Republican field with Trump, the latest Fox News poll, in first place. And while Republicans are moving full steam ahead, Democrats, they are in complete disarray. Now with Joe Biden's approval rating underwater.
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WA most expensive state to buy gas for first time in history
Jun 20, 2023, 3:18 PM
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For the first time ever, Washington is the most expensive state in the country to buy gas. According to AAA, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is averaging $4.91 statewide. Mid-grade gas is around $5.09/gallon, and premium averages $5.29.
As of Tuesday, Washington ranks No. 1 in all three categories, and additionally boasts the third-highest price in the U.S. for diesel, at $4.94 per gallon.
NEW: As of today. WA state now has the highest regular, mid-grade, AND premium gas. Still #3 for diesel.
State avg. is up to $4.91. For unleaded.
Seattle-Bellevue-Everett metro avg. pushed past $5/gal for regular this morning.
— Kate Stone (@Kattressa) June 20, 2023
In King County, the average price for regular gas has surpassed $5 per gallon while Pierce and Snohomish County drivers will pay approximately $4.90 a gallon. In the Seattle area, prices for regular grade have risen nearly 75 cents since January.
Some drivers claimed they can’t keep up with the surge, but have little choice.
“Unfortunately, I need my car for work, so we’ll have to budget in other ways,” Katie, a Seattle resident, told KIRO Newsradio.
The data showed an increase of more than 30 cents statewide in the past month for regular gasoline. Of other neighboring states, only Oregon saw a bigger increase in that time period, with a 40-cent jump. However, Oregon’s current average of $4.56 per gallon for unleaded gasoline remains 35 cents below Washington.
A comparison (increase in one month for regular grade, per AAA):
WA: $0.29/gallon ($4.89 state avg.)
OR: $0.37/gallon ($4.53 state avg.)
ID: $0.22/gallon ($3.97 state avg.)
CA: $0.07/gallon ($4.87 state avg.)— Kate Stone (@Kattressa) June 20, 2023
What is causing the spike is a matter of intense debate. Some point to the state’s new “cap and invest” emissions program, which was implemented in January. The program sets a limit — or cap — on overall carbon emissions in the state and requires businesses (including fuel suppliers) to obtain allowances equal to their covered greenhouse gas emissions. These allowances can be obtained through quarterly auctions hosted by the Washington State Department of Ecology. They can also be bought and sold on a secondary market, similar to a stock or bond.
WA’s second carbon auction nets $500M, gas prices could jump
According to Todd Myers with the Washington Policy Center, this program means drivers will pay more at the pump.
“The way fuel suppliers in California and Washington have done it is that they have simply, rather than try to speculate what the future prices will be, incorporated the cost of the allowances immediately into gas prices,” Myers told KIRO Newsradio. “So, what you see is, the gas price almost immediately reflects what those prices are.”
But Luke Martland, Climate Commitment Act Implementation Manager with the state Department of Ecology, claimed it’s not that simple.
“What determines what we pay at the pump in Washington is supply and demand: The war in Ukraine, what Saudi Arabia may do, how much profit oil companies take from the sales. It’s a whole bunch of factors — and cap and invest might be one of those factors. But to say there’s a direct connection is simply not accurate.”
@GasBuddy chart showing the past 6 months of #gasprices, U.S. average compared to WA and OR.
The cap-and-trade emissions program took effect in January, but the Department of Ecology/Gov. Inslee’s office say many factors affect prices.
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Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis for GasBuddy, said the link between the cap-and-trade program and gas price increases is clear.
“Washington state has seen its prices going up because of the new system,” DeHaan said. “And now Oregon’s gas prices are on average over 45 cents a gallon lower. So, whereas Washington state and Oregon used to have very similar prices within just a few cents, with the advent of the carbon tax ever since the start of the year, we’ve seen a growing disconnect between Oregon and Washington.”
Last July, a letter from the Department of Ecology to state lawmakers regarding the cap-and-invest program said in part, “if the price of gas is around $5 per gallon as it is today, this would translate into an additional 5-cents-per-gallon in 2023.”
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SAN ANTONIO — One person is dead and two others are in the hospital after a shootout in a busy mall parking lot.
A shopper noticed his vehicle was missing early Thursday afternoon, so he tracked it to another side of South Park Mall, officials with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) said.
Police say two people were inside the stolen vehicle: a man in the driver's seat and a woman in the passengers seat. The owner attempted to order the suspected thieves out at gunpoint.
That’s when the suspected thief in the driver's seat shot the owner, investigators said.
According to SAPD, the owner returned fire, killing the other man and critically injuring the woman.
“Certainly a case of self-defense, is what we have,” McManus said. “We would prefer that they call the police before taking that into your own hands, but he did what he felt he needed to do.”
Based on preliminary information from investigators, defense attorney Nico LaHood says the owner's actions were justified under the Texas Penal Code.
“Citizens have a right to prevent the consequences of a theft," said the former Bexar County district attorney. "In that prevention of consequences, you can use force to prevent a theft. You can use physical force, but the law also says you can display a weapon. That is considered force, but it’s not considered deadly force.
"What made this different," LaHood continues, "was the suspect actually used deadly force against the vehicle owner. At that time, he had the right to use deadly force to prevent his own injury. He should not be facing any charges from this incident."
LaHood says what a person can do and what a person should do are two different matters.
“If you’re asking me my opinion, (people) have lost confidence in some of our institutions, unfortunately,” LaHood said.
“The victim was my brother and there are two sides to every story," Jose Garcia told KENS 5 on the scene. “Whether my brother was wrong or right, he had a gun pointed at him. I guess he took it upon himself to defend himself. The guy who shot him is a vigilante, not a hero. A vehicle is not worth taking someone's life, I don't care what kind of car it is. You don’t take the law into your own hands. Now my mom, my family, we all have to suffer and just deal with it.”
The investigation is ongoing, and SAPD Chief William McManus said it’s unknown at this point if any charges will be filed.
This is a developing story. Check back with KENS5.com for updates.
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BRYSON CITY, N.C. (WNCN) — A Virginia firefighter and mother of two died in the North Carolina mountains Saturday while teaching a swift water rescue course, officials said.
Alicia A. Monahan, 41, was a firefighter with Chesterfield County Fire and EMS in Virginia.
Monahan was an 11-year veteran of Chesterfield County Fire and EMS. Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association said Monahan was also a member of their team.
She “suffered a catastrophic accident” while teaching students during a swift water rescue course in the North Carolina mountains, the association said in a news release.
“Our prayers and full support are with her fiancé and both her sons,” Chesterfield County Fire and EMS officials wrote. “Our hearts and prayers go out to Alicia’s family, friends, and co-workers during this very difficult time.”
“Alicia was more than a teammate, she was also a personal friend to many of us and this loss is unimaginable,” the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association wrote.
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TytoCare to be deployed in Overlake Clinics Concierge Care service as a first in the Pacific Northwest, increasing patient utilization of remote care.
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overlake Medical Center & Clinics today announces its partnership with TytoCare, a virtual care company enabling accessible, high-quality primary care from home. Overlake Clinics is introducing TytoCare's Home Smart Clinic into its Concierge Care medical service to strengthen providers' ability to diagnose and treat patients remotely with virtual physical exams.
The partnership, the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, will see an initial rollout of hundreds of remote examination devices to Overlake Clinics Concierge Care members, with plans to expand the scope of the partnership throughout 2023. The device will be coupled with a pulse oximeter, a blood pressure cuff, and a weight scale to provide a broad range of diagnostic tests for Concierge Care patients, with the goal of transitioning to support the entire patient group with improved virtual care. The Epic-integrated solution also ensures seamless clinical workflows.
"Our priority for our patients is to provide the best possible personalized treatment, while simultaneously working to raise the bar on quality and access to care," says Kelan Koenig, MD, Overlake Clinics Chief Physician Executive.
"We are excited to partner with TytoCare to bring this option to our patients, addressing their needs and helping us continue to provide care centered around our patients' lifestyles and improving the virtual care experience," adds Valerie Chrusciel, Overlake Clinics Chief Operating Officer.
TytoCare's Home Smart Clinic offering delivers health plans and providers a comprehensive range of elements required for a truly successful virtual care program without compromises. The solution includes the FDA-cleared remote physical examination kit enabling users to conduct medical exams of the heart, skin, ears, throat, abdomen, and lungs, and measure heart rate and body temperature from home. It also includes Tyto Engagement Labs™, a proven suite of user engagement services, which will help drive an increase in virtual care utilization and improve user experience and patient retention among Overlake's members.
"We are excited to be partnering with Overlake – our first partnership of this kind in the region – as they look to virtual care to strategically improve their core patient offerings," said Dedi Gilad, CEO and Co-Founder of TytoCare. "As we continue to expand across the US, we seek health system partners like Overlake who prioritize not only quality of care, but user engagement. Our Home Smart Clinic offering tackles this on both fronts, providing patients with clinic-quality care from the comfort of home, while improving their experience and usage through tailored support and care across a range of modalities and patient populations."
About Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is a nonprofit regional healthcare system based in Bellevue serving the Eastside community since 1960. The health system includes a 349-bed hospital and a growing network of primary, urgent and specialty care clinics located throughout the region. Overlake is recognized locally and nationally for quality and safety, including recurring Leapfrog A ratings and Healthgrades' Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and recognition as a Best Regional Hospital by US News & World Report in its Best Hospitals 2022-23 rankings. Overlake offers comprehensive advanced services including a dedicated Cancer Center, Level lll Trauma Center, Childbirth Center and Level lll NICU, cardiac, neurosciences, orthopedic and mental health services. As part of our commitment to deliver high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience for our Eastside community, we collaborate with EvergreenHealth in cardiac services, neurosciences and quality, and with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance for cancer services. Employing more than 3,000 people, Overlake is dedicated to its mission of compassionate care for every life we touch. Overlake provided nearly $48 million in charity care over the last three years and is committed to providing exceptional patient care and services. For more information, visit overlakehospital.org.
About TytoCare
TytoCare is a virtual care company working with leading health plans and providers to roll out the Home Smart Clinic, an offering that enables accessible, high-quality primary care from home, with no compromises. The Home Smart Clinic solutions include remote physical exams that work across primary care modalities and can be tailored to any cohort or population. Together with AI-powered guidance, provider integrations, and member journeys and engagement frameworks, the Home Smart Clinic solutions ensure more equitable access to care across the globe and enable healthcare organizations to meet their KPIs. TytoCare's solutions resolve 59% more conditions than audio and video telehealth solutions and reduce the cost of care by an average of 10%. Co-founded by Dedi Gilad and Ofer Tzadik in 2012, TytoCare has FDA and CE clearances and partners with over 180 major health systems, health plans, and strategic partners in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Israel. To watch a demo video, click here.
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HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborly®, the world's largest home services company of more than 30 brands, named Houston, Texas-based Real Property Management Preferred as its coveted Franchise of the Year at its annual conference in Nashville, TN.
The title of Franchise of the Year honors Real Property Management franchise owners who have achieved the highest level of business growth, client satisfaction, and engagement. With over 400 RPM Franchises competing for the top spot, the prized designation quantifies the pinnacle of success for a devoted franchise team.
Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel, franchise owners, are thrilled that their staff has been recognized for their outstanding performance.
"All of us at Real Property Management Preferred are excited to be honored as the Franchise of the Year recipient," said Joni Wolfswinkel, Broker and Owner. "We're also extremely grateful to Neighborly and everyone at Real Property Management. We look forward to continuing to build upon this success and stand committed to our efforts to lead our markets by maintaining the absolute best practices and customer service toward managing rental properties for our investors. Shawn and I are so appreciative of our fantastic employees, and we're all very proud to have achieved this amazing milestone together."
For well over a decade, real estate experts Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel have operated their Real Property Management Preferred franchise in the Houston, TX, region, offering full-service residential rental management for single-family and multi-family rentals.
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The Star's recent front page article "Builders tap the brakes as costs rise", provides further evidence of trends limiting the ability of our families to buy a home, and the financial security that offers. With average new home prices approaching half a million dollars, the cost is proving to be just too much.
In addition to the traditional costs of home ownership, we are now challenged by the uncertainties that we will not have the water to support ongoing growth and development rates of the region. Recently the Federal Bureau of Reclamation sounded the alarm in the Federal Register noting: "The period from 2000 through 2022 is the driest 23-year period in more than a century and one of the driest periods in the last 1,200 years." There are no guarantees that water will be available, and already Arizona property owners are losing their homes, because they cannot afford to pay for the water.
We are not doing enough to conserve our State's waters and ensure that
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Protect your phone and enjoy other benefits with these double-duty cases
Smartphones cost a pretty penny, so you want to protect your investment with a case that can keep your phone safe if it falls or drops. But some phone cases don’t just offer protection. These multipurpose cases have other built-in features that can make your life easier while protecting your phone at the same time.
If you’re looking for a top-notch multipurpose case, here are the best phone cases that do more than simply protect your phone.
Multipurpose phone case features
While a phone case’s primary purpose is to protect your phone, many models offer additional features to make them even more helpful.
Some of the most common features found in multipurpose phone cases include:
- A built-in wallet or card storage
- A built-in strap or lanyard
- A built-in PopSocket or kickstand
- Built-in Bluetooth speakers
- MagSafe compatibility for wireless charging
Best multipurpose phone cases under $15
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One day after Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday, the Royal Family called for a mourning period of seven days following her funeral.
When that funeral will happen, however, is still a question. According to NPR and NBC News, plans before her death called for the funeral to be held at least 10 days later.
Buckingham Palace said on Friday the date of the funeral “will be confirmed in due course.” The funeral will require extensive planning given the number of dignitaries expected to travel to London.
Until the funeral, all royal residences are closed to visitors. Mourners were also invited to leave flowers outside royal residences throughout Great Britain.
According to NBC News, her body will be moved on Saturday and accepted by a military guard of honor who will meet at her residence at Holyrood.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, King Charles III will make his declaration and read and sign an oath. The Principal Proclamation will be read at 11 a.m. from the balcony overlooking Friary Court at St James's Palace in London, Buckingham Palace said.
On Tuesday, NBC reported that Queen Elizabeth’s body will arrive at London's St. Pancras Station, where it will then be taken to Buckingham Palace, and eventually to the Palace of Westminster. The process of moving her body could attract over a million people, officials said.
BBC reported that Queen Elizabeth’s body will lie in state for four days at the Palace of Westminster. The last member of the Royal Family to lie in state was the Queen Mother, who attracted 200,000 visitors in 2002, the BBC reported.
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SHENZHEN, China, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- vivo, a global leading technology company, announced that it has been named the Official Exclusive Supplier of Mobile Phones for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Below as "Hangzhou Asian Games") on June 15th. This date also signifies the commencement of the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games. vivo's sub-brand, iQOO, has been selected as the Official Esports Gaming Phones for the esports events during the Games. vivo's sub-brand, iQOO, has been selected as the Official Esports Gaming Phones for the esports events during the Games. Mao Genhong, the Deputy Secretary General and Director of the Executive Office of HAGOC (Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee), Xu Jianfeng, Deputy of the International Relations Department of HAGOC, Du Mengfei and Ye Hong, Deputies of the Market Development Department of HAGOC, and Jia Jingdong, the Vice President of Branding at vivo, and other guests attended the signing ceremony.
The 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023, bringing together 45 participating countries and regions. As the continent's largest multi-sport event, the Hangzhou Asian Games celebrate unity and camaraderie through sports across Asia.
"We are greatly looking forward to partnering with vivo on the occasion of the 100-day countdown to Hangzhou Asian Games. We believe that together with vivo's extensive experience in sports event cooperation and its commitment to meeting users' needs with innovative technology products, we can effectively make strong connection with people and promote this event together," said Mr. Mao Genhong, during the signing ceremony.
To commemorate the official partnership with Hangzhou Asian Games, Jia Jingdong, Vice President of Branding at vivo, presented two of the company's latest models, vivo X90s and iQOO 11S, to HAGOC. Both models will soon be released in the Chinese domestic market.
"Smart" Asian Games Empowered with Exceptional Products
"The 19th Asian Games showcases the cultural and sporting charm of Hangzhou to Asia and the whole world," said Mr. Jia Jingdong. "As the Games' Official Exclusive Supplier of Mobile Phones and Official Esports Gaming Phones, vivo and iQOO will bring professional imaging technology and ultimate esports experience, helping promote the unity of sports and celebrating this grand occasion."
As a leading global technology brand, vivo has always been driven by its vision of creating "technology for a better world". Its partnership with the Hangzhou Asian Games showcases how the power of technology elevates the sporting experience to new heights.
Over the years, vivo has also collaborated with other prestigious sporting events such as the Sudirman Cup, NBA, FIFA World Cup™, and the UEFA EURO™, gaining further recognition from a growing global audience.
In partnership with ZEISS, the flagship vivo X series brings users top-of-the-line professional imaging experiences, empowering users to capture all the breathtaking sporting moments during the highly anticipated Hangzhou Asian Games. vivo X Fold2 and X Flip feature self-developed ultra-durable and ultra-light aerospace-grade hinges and ZEISS Imaging with Free-Stop Shooting Experience. The upcoming vivo X90s, set to debut in the Chinese domestic market, will boast exceptional Zero-Shutter-Lag Motion Snapshot capabilities, ideal for photographing action-packed sporting events.
As the Official Exclusive Supplier of Mobile Phones for Hangzhou Asian Games, vivo will also record and share the event's most exciting moments with users worldwide through its cutting-edge professional imaging technology, bringing the joy of sports to everyone on and off the pitch.
iQOO Celebrates the Debut of Esports at Hangzhou Asian Games
The addition of esports as an official competition category in the 19th Asian Games is a significant milestone in both the world of sports and esports. As the Official Esports Gaming Phones for Hangzhou Asian Games, iQOO is poised to elevate the gaming competition to a new level and share the thrill with global audiences.
Since its inception, iQOO has been dedicated to developing smartphones that meet the speed, stability, and precision requirements for esports competitions. Over the years, several iQOO products have undergone rigorous testing by professional players and have been designated as official gaming devices for numerous esports events.
iQOO is dedicated to delivering the ultimate gaming and esports experience, aiming to promote the esports spirit and inspire gaming enthusiasts.
This signing ceremony also showcased popular vivo X series and iQOO products. Throughout the years, vivo has consistently achieved remarkable market performance and solidified its reputation in the high-end smartphone market, offering top-notch products and services to over 500 million users across more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. As a sub-brand of vivo, iQOO will also persist in delivering products with outstanding performance and the ultimate user experience.
About vivo
vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company's core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.
While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.
*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo's mission to create value for society.
Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news
About iQOO
iQOO, a sub-brand of the vivo group, differentiates itself in performance and esports experience. iQOO leverages the research, quality assurance and after-sales service expertise of the vivo group, and follows the brand ethos of I Quest On and On to push boundaries, innovate boldly and share the excitement of exploring future technology. With products offering esports- standard capabilities, iQOO aims to become the top choice of consumers who are passionate about performance and gaming.
For more information, please visit www.iQOO.com
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A recent unusual ruling by North Carolina's highest court has put a spotlight on the patchwork of state laws and court decisions that determine where maps of voting districts can be drawn to make elections less competitive and certain political parties more likely to win.
The practice is known as partisan gerrymandering, which, courts have found, both Republicans and Democrats have deployed when in control of redistricting.
In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled that partisan gerrymandering cases are "beyond the reach of the federal courts," punting the issue to state courts. And national reform efforts have failed so far. In the last Congress, a Senate Republican filibuster repeatedly blocked Democratic-led voting rights legislation that would have included a ban on partisan gerrymandering.
That's left a state-by-state fight over the extent to which partisan politics can drive the redrawing of voting maps after the 2020 census. In some states, independent redistricting commissions have made the process less partisan by taking it out of the hands of politicians. But in others, mapmaking by partisan lawmakers has ultimately involved legal battles over claims of partisan gerrymandering.
"In some states, you can get away with it. In some states, you can't," says Michael Li, senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, which advocated for partisan gerrymandering bans that were part of voting rights bills in Congress. "While you might be able to partisan gerrymander to your heart's content in Texas, you can't in New York. And that's a very uneven playing field."
How the lines of voting districts in your state can be drawn depends in large part on who's sitting on your state's courts, what your state's constitution says, and how the courts interpret and enforce those words.
Which states' constitutions have language that bans partisan gerrymandering?
While some states have statutes against partisan gerrymandering, more than a half-dozen states have constitutions with some type of explicit language against favoring a political party when redrawing voting districts, including California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Washington, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Short of explicit bans, there are also states with other types of constitutional language that could protect voters from partisan gerrymandering, says Jonathan Cervas, a redistricting expert and postdoctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University's Institute for Politics and Strategy, who recently redrew New York's congressional maps as an appointed special master after courts threw out maps that were gerrymandered by Democrats.
"This might be considered what I would call indirect language, where there are protections in the state constitutions that are unrelated to partisan gerrymandering per se, but are directly related to voting rights," explains Cervas, who has written about the role of state courts in limiting partisan gerrymandering.
That kind of state constitutional language often requires elections to be "free," "free and equal" or "free and open," and it is part of the founding documents of more than two dozen states, according to the NCSL.
But whether any constitutional language has been used to stop partisan gerrymandering "depends on whether the state court where you live is willing to protect your rights," Cervas adds.
Where have state courts thrown out voting maps because they were found to be favoring one party?
In recent years, states where courts have rejected voting maps in partisan gerrymander cases include Alaska, Maryland, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. There are also open cases before the state supreme courts of New Mexico and Utah.
State courts have become the battleground for partisan gerrymandering after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 2019 ruling in the case known as Rucho v. Common Cause.
"For several decades, people in the states had held out hope that the Supreme Court would lay down a standard for finding that partisan gerrymandering had happened and potentially overruling maps where that kind of vote rigging had happened," says Kathay Feng, vice president of programs at Common Cause, the advocacy group that has also helped lead the ongoing case against a North Carolina congressional map approved by Republican state lawmakers.
But the country's highest court decided that federal courts cannot review claims of partisan gerrymandering because, in the words of the conservative majority's opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts, the U.S. Constitution does not have a "Fair Districts Amendment."
"Provisions in state statutes and state constitutions can provide standards and guidance for state courts to apply," Roberts added.
"After the Rucho decision, people asked me whether I was depressed or not, and I said, 'No, disappointed but not depressed,' because there was a lot going on in the states," says Li, the Brennan Center attorney, adding that states are "laboratories of democracy" where there have been efforts to create more independent redistricting commissions and state constitutional bans on partisan gerrymandering.
Still, Li notes that states can also be "laboratories of not protecting democracy."
"Ultimately, there has to be some kind of federal remedy, because the reality is that while state courts may be able to do a lot, state courts aren't going to be willing to intervene everywhere," Li says. "Texas and Florida are prime examples of places where state courts are unlikely to police really aggressively drawn maps."
Why was the North Carolina Supreme Court's recent ruling so unusual?
After a judicial election, states where courts are likely to intervene in partisan gerrymandering can, however, flip to the other end of the spectrum.
Take North Carolina, for example. In 2022, the state's highest court, under a Democratic majority, struck down a congressional map approved by Republican state lawmakers as a partisan gerrymander that violated multiple provisions in North Carolina's constitution, including "All elections shall be free."
But after Republican justices took over the North Carolina Supreme Court's majority following last year's midterm elections, the court made the unusual move to rehear the case this year at the GOP lawmakers' request. The justices ultimately reversed the court's earlier ruling.
In the majority opinion, North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, a Republican, wrote that "creating partisan redistricting standards is rife with policy decisions," which "belong to the legislative branch, not the judiciary."
North Carolina's U.S. House delegation is currently split, with seven Democrats and seven Republicans. Under the new ruling, GOP state lawmakers could redraw the congressional map to favor Republicans in a closely divided state.
And for many redistricting watchers, the reversal at the North Carolina court is another stark reminder that elections for state judges matter.
"I think everybody is aware of the fact that the facts didn't change. And the only thing that did change was an election, which changed who was in control of the court," says Theodore Shaw, a law professor and director of the University of North Carolina Center for Civil Rights. "Courts do not hold themselves out to be political, but politics count for the change in this court and undoing what it decided a fairly short time ago."
How could the U.S. Supreme Court make it harder to limit partisan gerrymandering again?
This redistricting case out of North Carolina, which has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court as Moore v. Harper, also comes with national implications that could undo any state court's ability to review congressional maps approved by state lawmakers.
North Carolina GOP state lawmakers are calling for the country's highest court to endorse a once-fringe idea that the U.S. Constitution gives state legislatures a special power to control how congressional elections are run that cannot be checked or balanced by state constitutions or state courts.
Known as the "independent state legislature theory," the claim could put an end to one of the main remedies to partisan gerrymandering in legislature-approved congressional maps that the U.S. Supreme Court had suggested in its ruling in Rucho — suing in state courts.
Cervas, the redistricting expert at Carnegie Mellon, is concerned that the U.S. Supreme Court's support for some version of the theory could leave voters with no way to "protect themselves from governments that are going to create redistricting plans that are poised to diminish the votes of one political party."
The North Carolina Supreme Court's decision to rehear the state-level case and overturn its ruling has raised the possibility that the country's high court may soon dismiss the case.
But a similar case about the theory, brought by Republican state lawmakers in Ohio, sits in the wings, waiting for a decision by the justices on whether to hear it.
Edited by Benjamin Swasey
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Kay lashed Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula with wind and rain as authorities opened shelters and closed some roads.
Kay had maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph) late Wednesday, with forecasters saying it could bring hurricane-force winds to parts of the peninsula beginning Thursday and possibly brush central Baja on Friday.
Forecasters said there was a chance the outer bands of the big storm could bring heavy rain — and possibly flash floods — to parts of scorched Southern California and southwestern Arizona on Friday night and Saturday.
Forecasters expected Kay to stay offshore as it moved more northward, roughly parallel to the coast. It was an expansive storm, with tropical storm-force winds extending up to 230 miles (370 kilometers) from the center.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Kay was centered about 200 miles (320 kilometers) west of the southern tip of the Baja peninsula late Wednesday. Kay was moving north-northwest at 14 mph (22 kph).
A hurricane warning was issued for a sparsely populated stretch of the peninsula around Bahia Asuncion and the state government of Baja California Sur announced it was opening shelters for people who need to evacuate. It said some creeks were already rising and closed some roads.
Heavy rain fell on Los Cabos at the southern tip of the peninsula. Mayor Oscar Leggs Castro said there were already more than 800 people in shelters in the twin resort destinations.
Long lines of cars waited to fill up at gas stations. Nonessential businesses were closed and some airlines cancelled flights.
Landslides reportedly cut some roadways on the peninsula, but there were no reports of injuries.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Earl churned through open waters in the Atlantic Ocean and was forecast to pass just southeast of Bermuda on Thursday night as a Category 3 storm.
The island’s national security minister, Michael Weeks, told reporters that public services and government offices would keep operating but warned residents to brace for tropical storm conditions.
“Bermuda will certainly feel the effects from Earl, so we must guard against complacency,” he said.
Earl was centered about 355 miles (570 kilometers) south of Bermuda late Wednesday. Its maximum sustained winds had strengthened to 100 mph (155 kph) and it was moving north at 9 mph (15 kph).
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Aquatic cleanup event planned for Bartow
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold an aquatic cleanup day on Sept. 17 at at Mary Holland Park in Bartow.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ogury, the global leader in personified advertising, today announced the nomination of Anthony Flaccavento as General Manager Americas. In his remit, Flaccavento will lead, develop, and continue to build a best-in-class sales organization to expand Ogury's business across the Americas. He will endeavor to establish the company as the go-to partner for all brands, marketers, and agencies that value privacy protection, and superior and sustainable advertising results.
With close to 20 years of experience in Sales leadership roles, Flaccavento started his career working for high-profile consumer media brands such as entertainment company Complex Media, and periodicals MAXIM Magazine and Athlon Media, where he led all integrated sales efforts, on and offline, and was responsible for generating long-lasting relationships with major brands like Samsung, Verizon, Diageo, and Unilever. For the last five years, he was Chief Revenue Officer at dynamic CTV and all-screen video solutions company Tremor Video - where he led a team of 120+ talents and focused on driving overall growth and creating shareholder value for investors. Before this role, Flaccavento spent six years within the company in various sales executive positions - helping lead business and scale revenue in the US and Canada.
Flaccavento will be based in New York and report directly to Geoffroy Martin, Ogury's Chief Operating Officer.
"For the last few years, the US has accounted for a significant part of our global revenue, showcasing the importance of this market for us as a company, but also the success of our technology in the industry," said Geoffroy Martin, Chief Operating Officer, Ogury. "Today, I am delighted to have Anthony join the Ogury team and look forward to working with him, and the rest of the organization, to execute our strategy and establish and lead the personified advertising market category in the Americas."
"Ogury has a rich history of using data responsibly to drive sustainable results for advertisers," said Anthony Flaccavento, General Manager Americas, Ogury. "And I am excited to be part of a company whose approach to personified advertising leverages powerful and unique data, with impactful choice-driven ads and incredible brand protection. As General Manager Americas, I Iook forward to further unleashing the power of our data to help marketers elevate their brands, through innovative formats and respectful advertising."
His nomination comes in the wake of Stéphane Dupayage's appointment as Chief Product Officer earlier this month, as Ogury continues to strengthen its teams with significant investment in headcount in 2022. With offices in 15 countries around the world and over 500 talents, the company is accelerating its global expansion and will open a dozen new offices in 2022, with new chapters in Canada, Japan, Switzerland and Colombia amongst others.
Ogury, the global leader in personified advertising, has created a breakthrough advertising engine that delivers comprehensive audience interests, brand performance, privacy protection and sustainability within one technology stack, built and optimized for mobile. Advertisers working with Ogury benefit from fully visible impactful ads, future-proof targeting and unwavering protection. Publishers enjoy the rewards of a respectful user experience, incremental revenues and premium demand with Ogury's solutions. Founded in 2014, Ogury is a global organization with 500+ people, including 100 engineers across 15 countries.
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116% increase in interim demand signifies extent of business leadership gap, with most acute need in the office of the Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite slow, sometimes halted, hiring and frequent budget tightening amid global economic uncertainty, an acute need remains for high-end independent talent—also known as on-demand talent—with skills to pivot adeptly in today's increasingly competitive business environment.
In its sixth annual High-End Independent Talent Report, Business Talent Group (BTG), a Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) company and the leading talent marketplace for independent management consultants, interim executives, subject matter experts, and project managers, reported a strong rise in demand for interim leadership. This urgency for on-demand talent reflects the desire of companies to leverage more flexibility and bring in new skills to navigate economic uncertainty and rapidly changing markets.
Underscoring that finding, the 2023 report registered a 116% increase year over year in the need for interim leadership at all levels throughout organizations, with the demand for such interim help in the C-suite rising by 78%. The most acute interim need was in the office of the Chief Financial Officer representing nearly half of all interim C-suite leadership requests. Additionally, requests for CEOs surged 220% year over year and climbed 100% for Chief Human Resources Officers and Chief Transformation Officers.
"The dramatic increase in demand for interim leadership underscores the significant challenges companies are experiencing in today's turbulent market. The uncertainty that organizations are facing emphasizes the importance of effective leaders to drive critical transformations and position companies for resilience in a world of constant change," said Amelia Warren Tyagi, CEO of Business Talent Group. "As business leaders are challenged to do more with less, they are acknowledging the full benefits offered by on-demand talent—in both interim leadership roles and project-based work—to deliver the expertise needed to fill skills gaps and navigate uncertainty while remaining flexible with capacity and cost."
Among other significant highlights, the report found:
- An acute need for skills and expertise in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Requests for interim CFOs rose 103% year over year, while the demand for interim controllers skyrocketed 233% and rose 71% for all interim finance talent. Requests for talent skilled in financial controls, accounting, and audit increased 76%.
- Tech transformations abound across all industries. Demand for IT and tech transformation projects and talent skilled in tech and systems implementation increased 20% as organizations invest heavily to capitalize on rapid tech advancements.
- Continued interest in process optimization and transformation. As leaders focus further on streamlining operations and improving agility and resilience by transforming nearly every function, the demand is high for business process-oriented projects, the second most in-demand project, and talent skilled in process optimization and transformation, the fourth most in-demand skill.
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Business Talent Group (BTG) is the leading talent marketplace that connects independent management consultants, subject matter experts, project managers, and interim executives with the world's best companies. BTG provides just the right on-demand talent needed: remote or on-site, part-time or full-time, individuals or teams. That's why more than 50% of the F100 and hundreds of other leading companies trust BTG to curate, vet, and compliantly deliver talent who fuel growth, innovation, and performance improvement. BTG is a Heidrick & Struggles company (Nasdaq: HSII). businesstalentgroup.com
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Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, serving the senior-level talent and consulting needs of the world's top organizations. In our role as trusted leadership advisors, we partner with our clients to develop future-ready leaders and organizations, bringing together our services and offerings in executive search, diversity and inclusion, leadership assessment and development, organization and team acceleration, culture shaping and on-demand, independent talent solutions. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 65 years ago. Today, the firm provides integrated talent and human capital solutions to help our clients change the world, one leadership team at a time.® www.heidrick.com
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Funding backed by Arcadia Funds
MIAMI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OppZo, Inc. a mission driven financial technology company focused on unlocking access to capital for small and medium sized businesses, announces over $260M in debt and equity funding. The equity portion of the funding, worth $5M, was led by Arcadia Funds, LLC. The debt portion of the funding, worth $255M, was led by Arcadia Funds.
Leveraging OppZo's proprietary AI-driven origination and servicing platform, SMBs focused on government contracting can finally access working capital in a cost-effective and operationally efficient way. OppZo is assisting in the revitalization of distressed communities across the United States by offering a new transformative impact asset class to institutional investors. OppZo's platform provides institutional investors with the opportunity to gain an attractive risk-adjusted return that has a positive and sustainable social and economic impact on the funded communities.
"We built OppZo with one mission in mind: to help build thriving communities," said Warren Reed, Co-Founder & CEO, OppZo. "Every business owner needs access to capital on terms that are fair and affordable. We understand first hand the impacts of disparity in funding, and we're delivering the optimal solution to the market."
"Our top priority is supporting the communities we serve and seeing them thrive, '' said Randy Garrett, Co-Founder & President, OppZo. "We are building an ecosystem that drives both public and private capital to businesses in these distressed communities, and we do so by focusing on building relationships and understanding first."
The funding from Arcadia Funds will enable OppZo to continue connecting small businesses to public and private capital sources, so they can grow their business, ultimately creating jobs.
"OppZo is solving the conundrum the financial services industry has long faced: how do we pursue impact without sacrificing a sustainable business model?" said Andrew Hallowell, Managing Director at Arcadia Funds, LLC. "Arcadia Funds is proud to welcome OppZo to our portfolio and help achieve its mission of providing access to capital while helping to build a new era of wealth generation for small businesses and distressed communities."
For more information on OppZo, visit https://www.oppzo.com.
OppZo is a financial technology company that makes affordable asset based working capital loans available to small to medium sized businesses (SMB) in Opportunity Zones, which are economically-distressed areas of the U.S. that investors can earn a tax benefit when they are invested in. OppZo funds SMBs through its investors and balance sheet partners, which offers a new transformative impact asset class to provide investors with a risk-adjusted return that has a positive and sustainable social and economic impact on the communities funded.
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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FREEZE WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
953 AM PST Tue Jan 31 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 29. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter
mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Merced -Madera -Mendota, Planada -Le Grand -
Snelling, Caruthers -San Joaquin -Selma, Fresno -Clovis,
Hanford -Corcoran -Lemoore and Visalia -Porterville -
Reedley.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM PST Wednesday. For
the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
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ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
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Cat found in checked luggage enjoys Thanksgiving at home
NEW YORK (Gray News) – A TSA officer was shocked to find a family’s pet stowed inside a checked bag last week at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
According to a spokesperson for TSA, the orange cat, named Smells, was spotted after the luggage went through the X-ray unit.
The traveler said the cat belonged to someone else in his household, TSA explained in a tweet.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Block, Inc. ("Block") (NYSE: SQ) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between November 4, 2021 and April 4, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Block, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Block includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company lacked adequate protocols restricting access to customer sensitive information; (2) as a result, a former employee was able to download certain reports of the Company's subsidiary, Cash App Investing, containing full customer names and brokerage account numbers, as well as brokerage portfolio value, brokerage portfolio holdings and/or stock trading activity; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to suffer significant damage, including reputational harm; (4) and as a result of the foregoing, defendant's positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: December 12, 2022
Aggrieved Block investors only have until December 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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FELTHAM, England, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods Limited (NYSE: NOMD) today announced that Stefan Descheemaeker, Chief Executive Officer, Samy Zekhout, Chief Financial Officer, and Anthony Bucalo, Head of Investor Relations, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference to be held in Boston, MA on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:15 a.m. ET. An audio webcast of the fireside chat will be made available on Nomad Foods' website at http://www.nomadfoods.com.
About Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is Europe's leading frozen food company. The Company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient, high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at http://www.nomadfoods.com/
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund releases 2022 year-end fatalities report depicting that while overall line-of-duty deaths are dramatically down, firearms deaths mirror 2021 and remain significantly higher than the average of firearms-related fatalities in the previous decade.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in 2022 decreased a dramatic 61% over the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), the leading authority on officer fatalities. The decrease is driven almost entirely by substantial reductions in Covid-19 related deaths. As reported in their official 2022 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, the NLEOMF data shows that 226 federal, state, county, municipal, military, tribal, and campus officers have died in the line of duty in 2022, representing a 61% decrease compared to the 586 officers who died in the line of duty in 2021.
"While overall line-of-duty deaths are trending down," said National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Marcia Ferranto, "the continuing trend of greater-than-average firearms-related deaths continues to be a serious concern. Using and reporting on this data allows us to highlight the continuing cost of maintaining our democracy, regrettably measured in the lives of the many law enforcement professionals who sacrifice everything fulfilling their promise to serve and protect."
Most significant in the 2022 report is the dramatic reduction in Covid-19-related deaths. Seventy officers have succumbed to the disease as a result of their duties in 2022, compared to 405 officers in 2021, an 83% decrease. Unfortunately, the troubling trend of higher-than-average firearms fatalities, which began in 2021, continues in 2022.
Firearms-Related Fatalities
Firearms-related fatalities have claimed the lives of 64 officers in 2022, which mirrors the number of firearms-related fatalities in 2021. Both years represent a 21% increase in firearms-related deaths when compared to the average of 53 firearms-related fatalities from 2010-2020.
Of the 64 firearms fatalities:
- · 11 were ambushed
- · 9 were handling domestic disturbance calls
- · 8 were investigating suspicious persons or circumstances
- · 6 were attempting to make an arrest
- · 6 were killed during traffic enforcement
- · 5 were investigating disturbance calls
- · 4 were killed during tactical encounters
- · 4 were mistaken identity/training accidents
- · 3 were responding to robbery/burglary in-progress calls
- · 3 were serving civil papers
- · 2 were serving felony warrants
- · 2 were killed in other circumstances
- · 1 was handling/transporting prisoners
Traffic-related fatalities decreased 3% with 56 deaths in 2022 compared to 58 deaths in 2021. While overall traffic-related fatalities are down, the 40 fatal crashes in 2022 (automobile/motorcycle) represent an increase of 29% compared to fatal crashes in 2021. Struck-by fatalities, defined as an officer struck outside of their patrol vehicle, dropped 41% from 27 in 2021 to 16 in 2022.
Of the 56 traffic-related deaths:
- · 30 were automobile crashes involving a collision with another vehicle or fixed object
- · 5 were single-vehicle crashes
- · 5 officers were killed in motorcycle crashes
- · 16 were struck-by fatalities
Driven by Covid-19 related deaths, the 'other' category continues to represent the largest group of officers who died in the line of duty in 2022. Beyond Covid-19-related deaths, this category includes long-term illnesses related to the September 11th terror attacks, and acute medical events brought on by extreme and/or stressful events experienced on-duty. Of the 106 'Other Causes' deaths in 2022:
- · 70 were related to Covid-19
- · 27 were fatal medical events
- · 6 were due to aircraft crashes
- · 1 was due to a falling object
- · 1 officer fell to their death
- · 1 officer died assisting in a fire incident
Texas experienced the largest number of law enforcement officer fatalities of all U.S. states in 2022, with 33 line-of-duty deaths.
- · New York had the second highest number with 12 officer deaths.
- · California and Georgia had the third highest number with 11 officer deaths each.
- · Tennessee had the fourth highest number with 10 officer deaths.
- · North Carolina, Alabama, and Florida had the sixth highest number with 9 officer deaths each.
- · In addition, 11 federal officers, 1 military, and 1 tribal officer died in 2022. 14 states and the U.S. Territories did not lose an officer in 2022.
There were 204 male officers killed in the line of duty, and 22 female officers. The average age of the fallen officers is 44, with an average of 15 years of service. On average, officers left behind two children.
The statistics released in the annual report are based on preliminary data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and may not represent a final or complete list of individual officers who will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2023.
There are currently 23,229 names of officers killed in the line of duty inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, dating back to the first known death in 1786. The deadliest year on record for law enforcement was 2021, when 586 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty. NLEOMF anticipates adding at least 410 names to the sacred walls in the Spring of 2023, representing the current and historical deaths which, to date, have been approved as line-of-duty deaths.
NLEOMF will host a Law Enforcement Firearms Survival Summit on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the National Law Enforcement Museum. The full-day program, which can be attended for free in person in Washington, DC or virtually, will create greater awareness of the persistent dangers officers face in their profession. The summit will largely focus on the number of firearms-fatalities being observed across all law enforcement agencies in the United States and its territories, and how the profession might respond to reduce such deaths in the future.
For a complete copy of the 2022 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report, go to: http://nleomf.org/fatalityreport
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Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve. The first pillar of this mission, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the names of all of the 23,229 officers who have died in the line of duty to date throughout U.S. history. Additionally, NLEOMF maintains and publishes comprehensive details on the circumstances surrounding official line-of-duty deaths. The Officer Safety and Wellness pillar uses that data, coupled with best-practice program models, to produce programming directed at solutions to improve survivability and enhance wellness. NLEOMF's third pillar, the National Law Enforcement Museum (LawEnforcementMuseum.org) is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come.
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Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican who has been an outspoken critic of former President Trump, announced he would not run for president in 2024 after giving it “serious consideration.”
“I did give it serious consideration and I talked to people everywhere and I talked to my family,” Hogan told CBS News. “And it was a tough decision. But I’ve decided that I will not be a candidate for the Republican nomination for president.”
The announcement from Hogan, who had been publicly mulling a bid for the White House, comes after he has spent considerable time in the last few months touring early nominating states in the Republican primary process.
Hogan has served two terms as governor of Maryland, a traditionally blue state, and left office this year after being term-limited. He refused to endorse or campaign for Dan Cox, the Trump-backed Republican who won the party’s gubernatorial primary to succeed Hogan. Instead, he stood by as now-Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) cruised to a general election victory.
Hogan said it was not the idea of running against Trump that deterred him from launching a campaign.
“That didn’t really scare me,” Hogan said. “You’re right. It would be a tough race. And he’s very tough. But, you know, I beat life-threatening cancer. So having Trump call me names on Twitter didn’t really scare me off.”
Instead he argued he was not running to give other candidates who are polling in the “single digits” a chance to challenge front-runners such as Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“I didn’t want to have a pile up of a bunch of people fighting,” Hogan said. “Right now, you have Trump and DeSantis at the top of the field, they’re soaking up all the oxygen, getting all the attention. And then a whole lot of the rest of us in single digits and the more of them you have, the less chance you have for somebody rising up.”
Ultimately, Hogan said of the presidency that he “didn’t need that job.”
“I didn’t need that job,” Hogan said. “I didn’t need to run for another office. It was really, I was considering it because I thought it was public service and maybe I can make a difference.”
Hogan’s name had been thrown around as a possible presidential possibility as his second term was coming to an end. He spent the last few years raising around $6 million as he mulled a White House run, a person familiar with the former governor’s fundraising told The Hill.
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH
AP Business Writer
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday after a strong close on Wall Street last week, though the latest manufacturing surveys showed weakening factory activity in the region’s biggest economies.
Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney advanced while Hong Kong and Seoul slipped. U.S. futures declined and oil prices lost more than $1 a barrel.
On Friday, Wall Street closed out its best month since November 2020. The S&P 500 index, a benchmark for many stock funds, rose 1.4% and finished 9.1% higher for July.
A rebound in technology stocks, big retailers and other companies that rely on direct consumer spending helped drive broad gains in July, though the index is still down 13.3% for the year.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index gained 0.5% to 27,948.50 while the Shanghai Composite index edged 0.2% higher, to 3,258.46. In Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.4% to 6,972.80. The Kospi in Seoul shed 0.1% to 2,448.47 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gave up 0.3% to 20,091.11.
Chinese manufacturing’s recovery from anti-virus shutdowns faltered in July as activity sank, a survey showed Sunday, adding to pressure on the struggling economy in a politically sensitive year when President Xi Jinping is expected to try to extend his time in power.
Factory activity was depressed by weak global demand and anti-virus controls that are weighing on domestic consumer spending, according to the national statistics agency and an official industry group, the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing.
A similar survey of purchasing managers, the au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI, slipped to 52.1 in July from 52.7 in June, the slowest growth in the sector in 10 months, as costs of energy and labor rose. The survey measures various components on a scale up to 100, with readings above 50 indicating expansion.
Investors in the region will be getting a new installment of updates on corporate results this week. Wall Street’s latest rally came as investors weighed a mix of company earnings reports and new data showing inflation jumped by the most in four decades last month.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 1.9%, ending the month 12.4% higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% and notched a 6.7% gain for the month. The Russell 2000 rose 0.7%, ending July with a 10.4% gain.
Weak economic data, including a report Thursday showing that the U.S. economy contracted last quarter and could be in a recession, have also spurred stocks higher by giving some investors confidence that the Federal Reserve will be able to dial back its aggressive pace of rate hikes sooner than expected.
The central bank raised its key short-term interest rate by 0.75 percentage points on Wednesday, lifting it to the highest level since 2018. The Fed is raising rates in a bid to slow the U.S. economy and quell inflation.
An inflation gauge that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.8% in June from a year ago, the biggest increase in four decades, leaving Americans with no relief from surging prices. On a month-to-month basis, inflation accelerated to 1% in June from May’s 0.6% monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Friday.
In Europe, inflation surged in July, hitting 8.9% in the 19 European countries that use the euro currency.
In other trading, U.S. benchmark crude oil lost $1.31 to $97.31 per barrel. It jumped $2.20 to $98.62 on Friday. Brent crude oil, the basis for pricing international oils, lost $1.04 to $102.93 per barrel.
The U.S. dollar fell to 132.48 Japanese yen from 133.25 yen. The euro rose to $1.0228 from $1.0223.
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Officials: 41 dogs rescued from home living in ‘horrible conditions’
Published: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:18 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Authorities in Ohio said about 41 dogs, mostly beagles, were recovered from a home Monday after they were found living in “horrible conditions.”
Officials conducted a search warrant on the house after a concerned resident called authorities about the conditions.
Police said the residence was littered with feces and that a man in his 60s lived in the home. The City of Lakewood reportedly declared the home uninhabitable and condemned it.
WOIO reports the dogs were taken to the Lakewood Animal Shelter to get checked.
According to authorities, the case is pending possible charges.
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CA San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA Zone Forecast for Thursday, August 4, 2022
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233 FPUS56 KHNX 050602
ZFPHNX
Zone Forecast Product for Interior Central California
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for tonight, Friday, Friday night, and Saturday.
CAZ300-051100-
West Side Mountains north of 198-
Including the city of San Luis Reservoir
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows 69 to 75. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 87 to 95. Southeast winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 70. West winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph decreasing to up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 96. West winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the north in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 71. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 89 to 97. Lows
66 to 72.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 86 to 94. Lows
65 to 71.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 75.
Highs 88 to 98.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Luis Reservoir 69 90 64 91 /
$$
CAZ301-051100-
Los Banos - Dos Palos-
Including the city of Los Banos
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. Gusts up to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Los Banos 70 94 63 95 /
$$
CAZ302-051100-
Merced - Madera - Mendota-
Including the cities of Merced, Madera, and Atwater
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds up to
5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower
90s. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Livingston 69 94 62 94 / 10
Merced 71 96 65 97 / 20 10
Chowchilla 70 96 62 96 / 40 70
Madera 70 96 64 97 / 20 20
Firebaugh 70 95 63 95 / 20 10
Mendota 70 96 64 97 / 20 10
$$
CAZ303-051100-
Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-
Including the cities of Planada, Lake Mcclure, and Le Grand
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in the night.
Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 90s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Planada 72 96 65 96 / 20 30
Le Grand 71 96 64 96 / 20 40
$$
CAZ304-051100-
Coalinga - Avenal-
Including the cities of Avenal and Coalinga
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph decreasing to up to
10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Coalinga 73 98 67 100 /
Avenal 76 97 70 99 / 10 10
$$
CAZ305-051100-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-
Including the cities of Lemoore Station, Five Points,
and Kettleman City
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows around 70.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huron 73 98 67 99 / 20
Five Points 73 99 67 99 / 20 10
NAS Lemoore 73 97 67 98 / 20 10
Kettleman City 77 99 70 100 / 20 10
$$
CAZ306-051100-
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma-
Including the cities of Selma, Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg,
and Kerman
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds up to 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Selma 75 98 68 99 / 30 30 10 10
Kingsburg 73 98 65 99 / 30 30 10 10
Sanger 74 97 67 98 / 30 30 10 10
Kerman 70 96 63 97 / 20 20
Caruthers 72 97 65 98 / 20 10 10
$$
CAZ307-051100-
Fresno-Clovis-
Including the city of Fresno
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 90s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the
west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs around 100.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Clovis 76 98 70 99 / 30 30 10 10
Fresno 76 98 70 99 / 30 20 10 10
$$
CAZ308-051100-
West Side Mountains South of 198-
Including the cities of Blackwells Corner and McKittrick
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 71 to 77. West winds 15 to 20 mph
shifting to the southwest 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 89 to 97. South winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West
winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph decreasing to 5 to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 91 to 99. Northwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 94 to 100. Lows in
the lower 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 91 to 97.
Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 92 to 100. Lows
in the mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Livingston 69 94 62 94 / 10
Merced 71 96 65 97 / 20 10
Chowchilla 70 96 62 96 / 40 70
Madera 70 96 64 97 / 20 20
$$
CAZ309-051100-
Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-
Including the cities of Lost Hills and Buttonwillow
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph
decreasing to up to 10 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds up to
10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon. Gusts up to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph decreasing to up to
10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs around 100. Lows
in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 101.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lost Hills 73 98 67 99 / 10 10
Buttonwillow 74 99 68 99 / 20 20
$$
CAZ310-051100-
Delano-Wasco-Shafter-
Including the cities of Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, and Shafter
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds up to 5 mph shifting
to the northwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds
5 to 15 mph decreasing to up to 5 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds up to
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows around 70.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Alpaugh 74 96 67 97 / 20 10
Allensworth 75 97 68 98 / 20 10 10
Wasco 73 97 67 97 / 20 10 10
Delano 75 96 68 97 / 30 20 10 10
McFarland 74 97 67 97 / 30 20 10 10
Shafter 75 97 68 98 / 20 10 10
$$
CAZ311-051100-
Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-
Including the cities of Hanford, Lemoore, and Corcoran
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting
to the north in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lemoore 75 98 67 98 / 20 10
Hanford 75 99 68 100 / 20 20
Corcoran 75 97 68 98 / 20 10
$$
CAZ312-051100-
Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-
Including the cities of Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after
midnight. Chance of showers late in the night. Lows in the mid
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after
midnight. Chance of showers 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting
to the west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds
up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds up to
5 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Reedley 74 97 67 98 / 30 40 10 10
Dinuba 73 96 66 98 / 30 30 10 10
Visalia 73 96 67 97 / 70 20 10 10
Exeter 75 96 67 97 / 50 60 10 10
Tulare 76 96 69 97 / 30 20 10 10
Lindsay 75 96 67 97 / 50 50 10 10
Porterville 77 96 70 97 / 40 50 10 10
$$
CAZ313-051100-
Buena Vista-
Including the city of Taft
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph
shifting to the southeast after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the
morning. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds up to 5 mph shifting
to the north in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds
up to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northeast winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Taft 79 98 73 98 / 10
$$
CAZ314-051100-
Bakersfield-
Including the city of Bakersfield
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 90s. East winds up to 5 mph with gusts to around
20 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 69 to 75. North winds up to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 70 to 76. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows 71 to 77.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows 70 to 76.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 78.
Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bakersfield 80 97 74 98 / 20 20 10
$$
CAZ315-051100-
Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
Including the city of Richgrove
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after
midnight. Chance of showers late in the night. Lows in the mid
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south after
midnight. Chance of showers 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 90s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. North winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Richgrove 75 96 67 97 / 30 20 10 10
$$
CAZ316-051100-
South End San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Lamont and Arvin
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting
to the northeast after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 90s. North winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the
southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Arvin 77 99 72 99 / 30 30 10 10
Lamont 77 98 71 99 / 30 30 10 10
Mettler 78 96 72 96 / 20 20 10
$$
CAZ317-051100-
Mariposa Madera Foothills-
Including the cities of El Portal and Mariposa
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers late in
the night. Lows in the mid 70s. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds up to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows around 70.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
90s. Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mariposa 72 90 68 90 / 20 30 10 10
$$
CAZ318-051100-
Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-
Including the cities of Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp,
Oakhurst, and North Fork
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers after
midnight. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms late in the night. Lows 63 to 73. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 82 to 92. South winds up to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 70. West winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 92. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 71. West winds up to
5 mph with gusts to around 20 mph shifting to the northeast after
midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 86 to 94. Lows
63 to 71.
.MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 83 to 94. Lows
61 to 73.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Oakhurst 63 93 60 94 / 30 40 10 10
Bass Lake 62 86 60 89 / 70 50 10 10
$$
CAZ319-051100-
Fresno-Tulare Foothills-
Including the city of Millerton Lake
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms late in the night. Lows in the mid 70s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the
south after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the lower 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Millerton Lake 75 96 69 97 / 30 30 10 10
Three Rivers 73 96 69 98 / 30 50 10 10
Springville 71 90 67 92 / 40 60 10 10
Tule River Reservation 77 93 74 95 / 40 40 10 10
$$
CAZ320-051100-
Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-
Including the city of Auberry
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of rain showers late in the night. Lows 66 to 76. North
winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the
southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 80 to 92. Northeast winds up to 10 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 63 to 73. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 94. Southeast winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 75. West winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 84 to 96. Lows
66 to 76.
.MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 81 to 95. Lows
65 to 76.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Auberry 75 91 72 92 / 50 40 10 10
$$
CAZ321-051100-
South End Sierra Foothills-
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after
midnight. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms
late in the night. Lows in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the south after midnight. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast up to 5 mph after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
$$
CAZ322-051100-
South End of the Lower Sierra-
Including the city of Camp Nelson
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of showers late in the night. Lows 67 to 75. Northwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 82 to 90. Southeast winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 65 to 71. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 91. Southeast winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 72. Northwest winds up
to 5 mph with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the northeast
after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 85 to 93. Lows
68 to 74.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 82 to 90. Lows
67 to 73.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 82 to 90.
Lows 66 to 73.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 84 to 92.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Camp Nelson 62 80 59 82 / 50 70 20 20
$$
CAZ323-051100-
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-
Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows and Wawona
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms late in the night. Lows 46 to 60. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 75. Southwest
winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. Lows 43 to 57. West winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the southeast after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 62 to 78. Southeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 59. West winds up to
5 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 64 to 80. Lows
46 to 60.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 78.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 59.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 60 to 76. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 59.
Highs 61 to 77.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 59.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 78.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Tuolumne Meadows 42 65 39 71 / 50 70 30 20
Wawona 60 86 58 87 / 60 50 10 10
Hetch Hetchy 67 87 63 90 / 30 50 10 10
$$
CAZ324-051100-
Yosemite Valley-
Including the city of Yosemite Valley
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms
after midnight. Lows 60 to 70. Southwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the east after midnight. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 78 to 88. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 57 to 67. Southwest winds up
to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 91. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 67. West winds up to
5 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 83 to 93. Lows
60 to 70.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 82 to 92. Lows
59 to 67.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 79 to 91. Lows
60 to 70.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Yosemite 57 91 54 94 / 60 50 10 10
$$
CAZ325-051100-
San Joaquin River Canyon-
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms late in the night. Lows
63 to 71. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the
evening. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 85. Southwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 69. Southwest winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 88. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 70. West winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 82 to 90. Lows
63 to 71.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 88.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 78 to 86. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 71.
Highs 79 to 88.
$$
CAZ326-051100-
Upper San Joaquin River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
and Lake Thomas Edison
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Chance of
rain showers late in the night. Lows 47 to 57. Northeast winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 71. West winds up to
10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 43 to 55. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 76. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 58. Southwest winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 62 to 78. Lows
47 to 59.
.MONDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with chance of
rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 76. Chance of showers
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 58 to 74. Chance of showers 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 60 to 76. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 58.
Highs 60 to 76.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Devils Postpile 54 67 50 72 / 50 80 30 20
$$
CAZ327-051100-
Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-
Including the cities of Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake,
and Shaver Lake
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
48 to 58. Northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south
after midnight. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 59 to 71. West winds up
to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 45 to 55. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the east after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 74. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 58. West winds up to
5 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 65 to 77. Lows
49 to 59.
.MONDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with chance of
rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 63 to 75. Chance of showers
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 61 to 73. Chance of showers 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 63 to 75. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 58.
Highs 63 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huntington Lake 55 69 52 71 / 40 60 20 20
Shaver Lake 58 76 56 78 / 40 50 20 10
Lake Wishon 57 72 56 75 / 60 70 20 20
$$
CAZ328-051100-
Kings Canyon NP-
Including the city of Cedar Grove
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Chance of
rain showers late in the night. Lows 43 to 53. East winds up to
5 mph with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the west after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms
in the morning, then rain showers and chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 49 to 65. West winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 39 to 51. West winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
evening.
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 53 to 69. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance
of showers 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 54. Southwest winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 71.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 43 to 55.
.MONDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with chance of
rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 53 to 69. Chance of showers
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 42 to 54.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 51 to 67.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 54.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs 53 to 69.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 54.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 53 to 69. Chance of showers 30 percent.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Cedar Grove 57 85 57 89 / 50 70 30 20
$$
CAZ329-051100-
Grant Grove Area-
Including the cities of Grant Grove and Hume Lake
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms in the late evening
and overnight. Lows 55 to 67. Southeast winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest after midnight. Chance of thunderstorms
50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms
in the morning, then rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 81. West winds up to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows 53 to 65. West winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 68 to 84. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 67. West winds up to
5 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 69 to 85. Lows
57 to 69.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 84.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 68.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 66 to 82. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 68.
Highs 67 to 84.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Grant Grove 60 74 57 76 / 50 60 20 20
$$
CAZ330-051100-
Sequoia NP-
Including the cities of Giant Forest and Lodgepole
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early
in the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the late
evening and overnight. Chance of rain showers late in the night.
Lows 43 to 61. North winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west after
midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms
in the morning, then rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 52 to 74. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 40 to 58. Northwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around
25 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 76. East winds up
to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 61. West winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 58 to 78.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 62.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 56 to 76. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy in the evening then
becoming partly cloudy. Lows 43 to 61.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 55 to 75. Chance of showers 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 43 to 61.
.WEDNESDAY...Warmer. Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 56 to 76. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 61.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 56 to 76. Chance of showers 30 percent.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lodgepole 52 72 50 74 / 60 70 30 20
$$
CAZ331-051100-
South End of the Upper Sierra-
Including the city of Johnsondale
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
early in the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Chance of rain showers late in the night. Lows 52 to
66. Northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after
midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 81. West winds up
to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 64. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 83. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 66. West winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the north after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 68.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 68 to 82. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 53 to 67.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Highs 68 to 82. Chance of showers 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 52 to 66.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 69 to 83. Chance of showers 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 53 to 67.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 69 to 83. Chance of showers 30 percent.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Johnsondale 55 85 52 87 / 50 50 20 20
$$
CAZ332-051100-
Kern River Valley-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella and Kernville
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of showers late in the night. Lows in the lower 70s. West
winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the south after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 88 to 94. Northeast winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west with gusts to around 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds up to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 96. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. West winds 10 to
15 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 93 to 99.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs 89 to 95.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 89 to 95.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs 90 to 96.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Alta Sierra 64 77 62 79 / 40 50 10 10
Kernville 68 94 67 96 / 40 50 10 10
Lake Isabella 72 94 71 96 / 40 50 10 10
Weldon 71 94 69 97 / 40 50 10 10
$$
CAZ333-051100-
Piute Walker Basin-
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms late in the night. Lows 62 to 72. West winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 79 to 89. Northeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west with gusts to around 45 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 69. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 90. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 70. Northwest winds up
to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 93.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 63 to
72. Highs 79 to 89.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 79 to 89.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 71.
Highs 80 to 90.
$$
CAZ334-051100-
Tehachapi-
Including the city of Tehachapi
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms
late in the night. Lows 65 to 73. Northwest winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the morning,
then chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 80 to 90. East winds up to 10 mph with gusts
to around 25 mph shifting to the west with gusts to around 45 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 70. West winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 91. Northwest winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 63 to 71. Northwest winds up
to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 92.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 63 to 73.
Highs 80 to 92.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bear Valley Springs 66 83 62 83 / 30 40 10 10
Tehachapi 65 86 62 87 / 30 40 10 10
Twin Oaks 72 89 67 90 / 40 40 10 10
$$
CAZ335-051100-
Grapevine-
Including the cities of Grapevine and Lebec
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with
a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows 67 to 75.
West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs
80 to 90. East winds up to 5 mph with gusts to around 20 mph
shifting to the north with gusts to around 35 mph in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 64 to 70. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 91. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 65 to 71. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 84 to 94. Lows
67 to 73.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 81 to 91.
Lows 65 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 91.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 67 to 73.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 93.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Grapevine 77 93 72 94 / 20 20 10
$$
CAZ336-051100-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the city of Frazier Park
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms
early in the evening. Lows 64 to 78. West winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs 78 to 92. Northeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cooler. Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 71. North winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the south
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 93. Northeast winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 61 to 73. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 82 to 94. Lows
63 to 75.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 78 to 92.
Lows 62 to 74.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 92.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 63 to 75.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 95.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pine Mountain Club 65 79 62 81 / 20 20
Frazier Park 59 83 56 85 / 20 30 10
$$
CAZ337-051100-
Indian Wells Valley-
Including the cities of Inyokern and Ridgecrest
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms early in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Chance of
showers late in the night. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph becoming southeast 5 to
10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs 94 to 100. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
Gusts up to 55 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Northeast
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 97 to 103. Northwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. West winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 99 to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 94 to 100.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 95 to 101.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 95 to 101.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 95 to 101.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Inyokern 78 99 77 101 / 50 50 10 10
Ridgecrest 77 100 76 102 / 50 50 10 10
$$
CAZ338-051100-
Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the city of Mojave
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chance of showers late in the night. Lows 70 to 76. West winds
10 to 15 mph shifting to the north after midnight. Gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 95. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast with gusts to around 55 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 68 to 74. West winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Gusts up to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 98. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 76. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 72 to 78.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs 85 to 95.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 69 to 77.
Highs 86 to 97.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mojave 75 96 73 98 / 40 30 10 10
$$
CAZ339-051100-
Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Rosamond, California City, Randsburg,
and Edwards AFB
1101 PM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms early in the evening. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Chance of showers late in the
night. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 45 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest with gusts to around 55 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the west
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 101.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Randsburg 75 92 74 95 / 50 40 10 10
California City 73 97 70 100 / 40 30 10 10
Edwards AFB 73 97 70 100 / 40 30 10 10
Rosamond 72 98 70 101 / 30 30 10 10
$$
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The Tennessee House's decision to expel two Democratic lawmakers on Thursday has prompted widespread accusations of racism and concerns about democracy, including from the former representatives themselves.
The vote came a week after three lawmakers interrupted a floor session with a megaphone, leading protesters in calls for stronger gun laws in the wake of the Nashville school shooting that left six people dead.
They said they were representing their constituents, while Republicans said they were leading an insurrection.
The Republican-controlled House voted along party lines to expel Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin Pearson, D-Memphis — both Black lawmakers under the age of 30. Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, held on to her seat by a single vote, and later suggested that's because she is white.
Jones agrees. Speaking to Morning Edition on Friday, he accused Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton of having "trafficked in racial rhetoric and racism."
"This is the consequence of a body that wants to suppress not just our vote, but the votes of our districts that are majority Black and brown," Jones said. "I represent one of the most diverse districts in Tennessee, and so now those 78,000 people have been silenced."
Sexton has not responded to NPR's request for comment on Jones' claims. But he told reporters after the vote that the decision was based on "the actions of those three that they did on the House floor on that day," and the body needing to follow the proper "process and procedures."
Jones says the lawmakers decided to bring the protest to the House floor on March 30 out of frustration with the legislature's inaction on gun control and hope that they would listen to the young people who were rallying at the Capitol. They were the largest protests Nashville has seen in the past decade, he says.
Jones represents a part of the city and says the community is still grieving and processing the trauma of the Covenant School shooting in late March.
"People are calling for action, and the first action we get from the Tennessee general assembly is to expel members for calling for common-sense gun laws," Jones adds.
So what happens next? Jones' and Pearson's districts will hold special elections to fill their newly vacant seats, and their county commissions can appoint an interim lawmaker to serve until then.
When asked whether he will run in the special election, Jones says "we are looking at all options right now."
Member station WPLN reports that the Metropolitan Council — the legislative body of the consolidated city-county government of Nashville and Davidson County — will hold a special meeting on Monday, where they may vote to reappoint Jones.
Jones says many members of the council have said they will do so.
"Now the question is: Will Speaker Cameron Sexton allow us to be seated, or will he once again try and subvert the will of the voters?" Jones adds.
Sexton told reporters that if the council does reappoint the expelled lawmakers, "we'll go through that process when the time comes." According to Tennessee's constitution, lawmakers can't be expelled more than once for the same offense.
And if the council does reappoint Jones, will he return and demand his seat?
"Most definitely," he says.
Jones spoke to Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep about the events leading up to his expulsion and what he hopes to see now.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Interview highlights
On whether expulsion is a fitting consequence for civil disobedience
This is not the natural consequence, this is the most extreme reaction that we saw that sets a very dangerous precedent for democracy. ... This is only the third time in Tennessee history that the House of Representatives has expelled its members, and the other times involved criminal or unethical activity. ... We were expelled for "breach of decorum," but in reality we were expelled for obedience to our oath of office to speak for our constituents and to make sure that our dissent and protest is marked for the journal when we see action that is injurious to the people.
On why lawmakers led the protest in the first place
Thousands of people — students, parents, teachers, grandparents, concerned community members — [were] here at the Tennessee Capitol, and the speaker refused to let them be heard. He refused to even let us talk about the issue of gun violence on the House floor that week. Any time we brought it up our microphones were cut off, we were ruled out of order, so we did not have even a venue to voice the grievances of our community. And so we had no other choice but to do something out of the ordinary and to try to stand in solidarity with disrupting business as normal, because business as normal was sticking our head in the sand when our children are dying.
On what House leadership did and didn't do after the protest
The next day the speaker already stripped my committees from me, he had my ID badge to the building turned off even though I was still a representative at the time, shut off my parking privileges to park at the legislature, and so that was the reaction that we saw.
But then because the speaker falsely mischaracterized our nonviolent peaceful protest and solidarity with the people as an insurrection, he escalated the situation not only against us but against those thousands of young people at the Capitol who were protesting, simply saying that they want to live, in the days following a mass shooting here in Nashville.
On whether he thinks lawmakers' youth, race and political leanings factored into their expulsion
That's absolutely correct. We're the two youngest Black lawmakers. I'm 27, Rep. Pearson is 28, and so we represent the voices of our generation. And race, most definitely. And I think Rep. Johnson said it, when she was not expelled and I was expelled — those were the first two cases heard — the news media asked and she said "I think it's because of skin color."
The audio interview was edited by Simone Popperl.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-9-3-4
(two, nine, three, four)
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L.A. community college students can ride Metro for free thanks to $1-million grant
The Los Angeles Community College District has received a $1-million grant to continue providing free Metro passes for about half a million students through the current academic year, officials said.
The initiative, called GoPass, provides a free Metro TAP card to L.A. community college students for use on all Metro buses and trains, as well as 13 additional transit agencies. The program benefits up to 500,000 students across the county.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) secured the $1-million funding through a congressionally directed spending grant, supporting GoPass’ extension into the 2022-23 school year for all 21 community colleges in Los Angeles County, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
L.A. community college and K-12 students in participating districts can ride Metro trains and buses for free under a new program starting this month.
“Lack of transportation is one of the leading barriers for students seeking to complete their education, and that’s particularly true in large metropolitan areas like Los Angeles,” Feinstein said.
The majority of L.A. community college students come from low-income communities, and the district says more than half of its students live at or below the poverty line. Metro U-Passes cost $160 or more per semester.
The GoPass helps eliminate that cost barrier, Metro officials said.
The initiative launched in December 2021, following a push from student advocates. The GoPass added 20 school districts in its second year and plans to add 10 more, Metro officials said, as well as offering free transit passes to students at participating K-12 schools.
The agency said it seeks to double participation over the next year.
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USDA program keeps extra COVID-era money for fruits, veggies
Changes to WIC also would allow more whole grains, canned fish, canned beans and non-dairy milk substitutes.
U.S. agriculture officials proposed changes Thursday to the federal program that helps pay the grocery bills for low-income pregnant women, babies and young children, including extending a bump in payments for fresh fruits and vegetables allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The update also adds more whole grains, canned fish and non-dairy options to their shopping carts. The effort is aimed at expanding the number and type of healthy foods available to families who get assistance from the Agriculture Department's program known as WIC, officials said.
“These proposals will promote healthier lifestyles and brighter futures for millions of children,” said Stacy Dean, deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition, and consumer services.
The revisions would make permanent payments authorized by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic that increased vouchers for fruits and vegetables to $25 a month for children ages 1 to 5 and to $49 a month for breastfeeding women.
“This increase in fruits and vegetables has really made it attractive for families to have their children in the program longer,” said Geraldine Henchy, director of nutrition policy for the nonprofit Food Research & Action Center, who applauded the changes. “Kids really love fruit.”
At the same time, the plan would reduce the amounts of some foods, for example reducing or eliminating juice allowed for some recipients. It also reduces the amount of milk and cheese covered under the program, a move that drew immediate criticism from the dairy industry.
“It is unfortunate for WIC participants that the proposed rule would decrease access to dairy products and the unique nutrient profile they provide," the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation said in a statement.
More than 6.2 million pregnant women, mothers, babies and young children participate in the program annually. The federal government currently pays about $5 billion a year to run the program, which is administered through states and other jurisdictions. The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children provides vouchers to mothers and children who qualify and specifically lists the amount and types of food they can buy.
The proposed changes to WIC would also expand access to whole grains, encompassing foods from different cultures, including quinoa, blue cornmeal and teff, an ancient East African cereal grass. The plan also allows more non-dairy options, including soy-based yogurts and cheeses, and requires lactose-free milk to be included.
“It reflects the fact that different people have different capacities to tolerate different kinds of food,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak said.
More canned fish, such as tuna, would be available as well as easy-to-prepare canned beans, in addition to dried beans, officials said. The plan would also change the amount of infant formula provided to partially breastfed babies.
Increasing the voucher for fruits and vegetables to $25 a month during the pandemic has allowed Elizabeth Loya, 28, of Los Angeles, to encourage her 4-year-old daughter, Gisselle, to sample new foods.
“She tried Brussels sprouts and, two weeks ago, she tried asparagus,” Loya said. “She liked them.”
The proposed changes are based on a 2017 report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and the national Dietary Guidelines for Americans. They'll be evaluated after a three-month public comment period.
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Watch: 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' horror film gets grisly trailer
LOS ANGELES - This is certainly not a bedtime story.
The first trailer for "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey," a horrifying twist on the childhood classic, has officially dropped — and it’s filled with blood and gore as Pooh and Piglet go on a murderous rampage.
The independent slasher film still follows the classic characters Pooh and Piglet through the Hundred Acre Wood. But food has become scarce after the friends were abandoned by Christopher Robin, who went to college, and things have gone seriously wrong.
Rhys Frake-Waterfield, writer, producer, and director of the film, previously told FOX Television Stations that once Christopher returns, he finds his friends have become feral and unhinged.
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A grown-up Christopher returns to the forest, causing them to revert to their animal instincts and essentially become bloodthirsty murderers, attacking hikers and campers nearby their den of horrors.
In the new trailer, a group of five women on a cabin trip cross paths with the sadistic duo, and all hell breaks loose.
A freeze frame from "WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY" featuring Pooh and Piglet and an unsuspecting victim. (Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios) (Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios)
"One girl is kidnapped to be harvested later on in their den, which has expanded significantly from the tree-house in the original," Frake-Waterfield told FOX Television Stations in May.
The nearly two-minute video ends with the two creatures seemingly pouring two liquids — likely blood and honey — into a tank.
"They enjoy making other people suffer and, if hungry, they eat them," Frake-Waterfield said.
Disney still owns the rights to the cartoon versions of "Winnie the Pooh," but the original A.A. Milne books entered the public domain at the beginning of this year. Once a work enters the public domain it can legally be shared, performed, reused, repurposed, or sampled without permission or cost.
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This means the filmmakers of the new horror movie can include elements from the original books, leaving out any new elements from Disney. Frake-Waterfield said the team hopes the film will give audiences a re-imagined and proper scare that is nowhere along the lines of the generic werewolf, zombie, or ghost flick storyline.
"I went with Winnie because it’s so bizarre and has so much potential to be creative and include some fun horror moments," Frake-Waterfield added.
This story was reported from Cincinnati. Catherine Stoddard and the Associated Press contributed. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/watch-winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-horror-film-trailer | 2022-09-01 12:38:16 | 0 | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/watch-winnie-the-pooh-blood-and-honey-horror-film-trailer |
WASHINGTON — An audio recording from a meeting in which former President Donald Trump discusses a “highly confidential” document with an interviewer appears to undermine his later claim that he didn't have such documents, only magazine and newspaper clippings.
The recording, from a July 2021 interview Trump gave at his Bedminster, New Jersey, resort for people working on the memoir of his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, is a critical piece of evidence in special counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of Trump over the mishandling of classified information.
The special counsel’s indictment alleges that those in attendance at the meeting with Trump — including a writer, a publisher and two of Trump’s staff members — were shown classified information about a Pentagon plan of attack on an unspecified foreign country.
“These are the papers,” Trump says in a moment that seems to indicate he's holding a secret Pentagon document with plans to attack Iran. “This was done by the military, given to me.”
Trump’s reference to something he says is “highly confidential” and his apparent showing of documents to other people at the 2021 meeting could undercut his claim in a recent Fox News Channel interview that he didn't have any documents with him.
“There was no document. That was a massive amount of papers, and everything else talking about Iran and other things,” Trump said on Fox. “And it may have been held up or may not, but that was not a document. I didn’t have a document, per se. There was nothing to declassify. These were newspaper stories, magazine stories and articles.”
Trump pleaded not guilty earlier this month to 37 counts related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents kept at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a 38-count indictment that also charged his aide and former valet Walt Nauta. Nauta is set to be arraigned Tuesday before a federal judge in Miami.
A Trump campaign spokesman said the audio recording, which first aired Monday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” “provides context proving, once again, that President Trump did nothing wrong at all.” And Trump, on his social media platform late Monday, claimed the recording ”is actually an exoneration, rather than what they would have you believe." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/audio-recording-donald-trump-discusses-a-highly-confidential-document/507-3609a32b-0357-40bc-9f6c-71d38d4013c6 | 2023-06-28 16:37:24 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/audio-recording-donald-trump-discusses-a-highly-confidential-document/507-3609a32b-0357-40bc-9f6c-71d38d4013c6 |
BENSALEM, Pa., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Enservco Corporation ("Enservco" or the "Company") (NYSE: ENSV).
Class Period: May 13, 2021 – April 18, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 19, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Enservco investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for ERCs; (3) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the SEC; (4) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (5) accordingly, the Company could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (6) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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On Aug. 5, Anne Heche crashed her car into a home in Los Angeles, which ignited a fire that raged out of control -- an accident that would later become fatal for the actress.
Newly released 911 audio from the aftermath of the crash, first obtained by TMZ, reveals a terrifying scene where neighbors are frantically trying to get authorities to come as quickly as possible and stop the flames from spreading.
The person who called 911 tells the dispatcher that Heche's car went through the house "very fast." At the beginning of the call, it's not immediately clear if the caller knew Heche was in the vehicle at the time of the crash. But, as more neighbors move into the wreckage to help, the severity of the situation becomes clear.
As billows of dark smoke and fire envelop the vehicle, neighbors can be heard in hysterics, yelling that someone is trapped in the vehicle. The caller then works to get a water hose to the scene, in an attempt to stop the fire from spreading.
Heche crashed her blue Mini Cooper into the home a little before 11 a.m. PT in the Mar Vista neighborhood of L.A. Following the 911 call, it took nearly 60 firefighters to rescue her from the wreckage that ignited a fire that raged so out of control, Heche was rushed to a nearby hospital with burns, and the home became uninhabitable.
The fiery car crash, it would later become clear, was her third car crash within a 30-minute span.
A few days later, ET learned that Heche's condition had become extremely critical and the actress had slipped into a coma. Her rep told ET, "At this time Anne is in extreme critical condition. She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention."
Lynne Mishele, the tenant in the home that burned down as a result of the late actress' fiery car crash, released a statement through her lawyer to ET. "Ms. Mishele is devastated by what happened to her on Friday -- not only because she and her pets almost lost their lives, but because all of her property, including items of profound sentimental value, were destroyed," attorney Shawn Holley wrote. "She asks for privacy at this incredibly difficult time."
A GoFundMe made on Mishele's behalf has raised over $179,000 to help her recover from the fire and structural damage done to her home.
Heche was pronounced brain dead on Aug. 12 and was "peacefully" taken off life support two days later so that her organs could be donated.
"Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend," her rep shared in a statement to ET. "Anne will be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact."
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