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BRUSSELS (AP) — Six months after a group of European Union lawmakers was swept up in a cash-for-influence scandal, no new anti-corruption rules are in place at the European Parliament and the ones that do exist are not being enforced anyway, anti-corruption officials and parliamentarians said Tuesday.
The criticism came as the European Parliament offices of two lawmakers implicated in the scandal dubbed Qatargate were searched again on Tuesday. , Belgian federal prosecutors confirmed the searches to The Associated Press but declined to provide details.
“In December last year the Parliament promised root-and-branch reform to prevent a recurrence of Qatargate. Instead, we’ve seen nothing but dither and delay and attempts to blame others for what happened,” said Michiel van Hulten, from the anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International.
The scandal came to light on Dec. 9 after police launched more than 20 raids, mostly in Belgium but also in Italy. Hundreds of thousands of euros were found at a home and in a suitcase at a hotel in Brussels. Mobile phones and computer equipment and data were seized.
A former vice-president of the assembly, Eva Kaili, was removed from her post after she was taken into custody on charges of corruption, money laundering and membership in a criminal organization. Her partner, a parliamentary advisor, was also charged.
Two other lawmakers and a former legislator were also caught up in the scandal, in which Qatari and Moroccan officials are alleged to have paid bribes to influence decision making at the EU parliament, the bloc’s only elected institution. Both countries have denied involvement.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola drew up a 14-point plan in response, vowing a massive overhaul of the rules to rebuild public trust.
The aim was to prevent former lawmakers from lobbying on behalf of businesses or governments soon after they leave office, and make publicly available the names of current members who break assembly rules. Metsola also sought tougher checks on lawmakers’ financial disclosures.
But six months on, Transparency International said, “not a single measure has been taken that impacts sitting” members of the EU parliament (MEPs).
German Greens lawmaker Daniel Freund lamented the lack of enforcement. “No one ever gets sanctioned even if in the rules there are actually sanctions foreseen,” he said.
Some lawmakers apparently felt that taking cash might be acceptable, he said.
Metsola is expected to announce on Monday that more progress has been made.
Several EU lawmakers and officials have said that the corruption allegations are the most damning to have hit the parliament. The prime target has been the center-left group, the Socialists and Democrats. Three of its lawmakers and an adviser are currently suspended. | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/eu-parliament-criticized-for-slow-pace-of-anti-corruption-reform-as-offices-searched-over-qatargate/ | 2023-06-07 02:35:22 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/eu-parliament-criticized-for-slow-pace-of-anti-corruption-reform-as-offices-searched-over-qatargate/ |
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WNBA scoring leader Jewell Loyd of Seattle Storm named All-Star
Jun 25, 2023, 10:05 AM | Updated: 10:45 am
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NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd, the WNBA’s leading scorer, is among the All-Star Game starters announced Sunday by the league.
Loyd is averaging 25.4 points per game in the Storm’s first season since the retirement of legendary point guard Sue Bird and offseason departure of former MVP Breanna Stewart to the New York Liberty. Stewart is second in scoring to Loyd with 22.9 points per game.
Brittney Griner will also be starting in the WNBA All-Star Game a year after she was an honorary choice by the league while she was being detained in Russia.
The Phoenix Mercury’s center was chosen by fans, media and players Sunday for her ninth All-Star game. Last season all the players wore Griner No. 42 jerseys for the second half of the game that was played in Chicago.
A’ja Wilson and Stewart were the top vote getters among fans and will be the captains of the two teams when the game is played in Las Vegas on July 15. The two players were also captains last year and are each making their fifth All-Star appearances. Wilson’s team won the game last year.
Other frontcourt players chosen to start include rookie Aliyah Boston of the Indiana Fever. She would be the first rookie to start an All-Star game since Shoni Schimmel did it in 2014. Overall eight rookies have been chosen to start the All-Star Game.
Satou Sabally of Dallas and Elena Delle Donne of Washington round out the frontcourt starters.
The backcourt starters are Loyd, Las Vegas teammates Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, and Dallas’ Arike Ogunbowale.
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The reserves will be chosen by the league’s head coaches, who will choose three guards, five frontcourt players and four at either position. Coaches can’t vote for their own players. The reserves will be announced on July 1.
Stewart and Wilson will draft their rosters on July 8.
Fan balloting accounts for 50% of the vote to determine starters for the game. WNBA players and a media panel account for 25% each. Player’s scores were calculated by averaging their weighted rank from the three groups.
Seattle Sports staff contributed to this report.
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SUZHOU, China, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcenta Holding Limited ("Transcenta") (HKEX: 06628), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with fully-integrated capabilities in discovery, research, development and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics, announces that TST004, its best-in-class, humanized monoclonal antibody targeting MASP2, has received IND clearance from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
MASP2, mannose-binding protein-associated serine protease 2, is a key enzyme in the lectin pathway initiation of complement activation. Studies have shown that lectin pathway activation contributes to multiple human diseases such as immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation–associated thrombotic microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA). Therefore, inhibition of MASP2 might be a potential treatment approach for diseases related to lectin pathway activation.
TST004 is a humanized mAb targeting mannose-binding protein-associated serine protease 2 (MASP2) and designed to prevent the inflammation and tissue damage mediated by lectin pathway complement activation.
In June 2022, Transcenta was selected to present the preclinical data of TST004 at the 2022 ISN Frontiers Meetings of Complement-Related Kidney Diseases in Bergamo, Italy: https://www.transcenta.com/newsDet/id-93
"There is a high unmet medical need for patients with IgA nephropathy, with around 30 to 45% of them ultimately developing end stage kidney disease and available treatment options remaining symptomatic in nature. Targeting the lectin pathway activation with our best-in-class TST004 antibody is a potentially transformative therapeutic alternative." said Dr. Caroline Germa, Transcenta's Executive Vice President, Global Medicine Development and Chief Medical Officer.
About TST004
TST004 is a humanized mAb targeting mannose-binding protein-associated serine protease 2 (MASP2) and designed to prevent the lectin pathway complement-mediated inflammation. Transcenta discovered and developed TST004 in-house and plan to develop TST004 for IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a highly prevalent chronic kidney disease with very limited treatment options. TST004 also has therapeutic potential in a number of other indications, such as thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA), representing significant market potential.
About Transcenta Holding Limited
Transcenta (HKEX: 06628) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with fully integrated capabilities in antibody-based biotherapeutics discovery, research, development and manufacturing.
Transcenta has established global footprint, with Headquarters and Discovery, Clinical and Translational Research Center in Suzhou, Process and Product Development Center and Manufacturing Facility in Hangzhou, and Clinical Development Centers in Princeton, US and in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou of China, and External Partnering Center in Boston and Los Angeles, US. Transcenta has also initiated the construction of the Group Headquarters and the second high-end biopharmaceutical facility with ICB as its core technology in Suzhou Industrial Park. Transcenta is developing ten therapeutic antibody molecules for oncology and selected non-oncology indications including bone and kidney disorders.
For more information, please visit www.transcenta.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/transcenta.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Forty-six people were found dead after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer on a remote back road in San Antonio in the latest tragedy to claim the lives of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico to the U.S. Sixteen people were hospitalized, including four children.
A city worker heard a cry for help from the truck shortly before 6 p.m. Monday and discovered the gruesome scene, Police Chief William McManus said. Hours later, body bags lay spread on the ground near the trailer and bodies remained inside as authorities responded to the calamity.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the 46 who died had “families who were likely trying to find a better life.”
“This is nothing short of a horrific human tragedy,” Nirenberg said.
It’s among the deadliest of the tragedies that have claimed thousands of lives in recent decades as people attempt to cross the U.S. border from Mexico. Ten migrants died in 2017 after being trapped inside a truck parked at a Walmart in San Antonio. In 2003, the bodies of 19 migrants were found in a sweltering truck southeast of San Antonio.
The home countries of all of the migrants and how long they were abandoned on the side of the road were not immediately known.
Among them, 22 are from Mexico, seven are from Guatemala and two are from Honduras, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, head of the North America department in Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department, said on Twitter.
“Our condolences,” he tweeted. “All responsible will be brought to justice.”
South Texas has long been the busiest area for illegal border crossings. Migrants ride in vehicles through Border Patrol checkpoints to San Antonio, the closest major city, from which point they disperse across the United States.
Officers arrived to find a body on the ground outside the trailer and a partially opened gate to the trailer. Three people were taken into custody, but it was unclear if they were definitively connected with human trafficking, McManus said.
Of the 16 taken to hospitals with heat-related illnesses, 12 were adults and four were children, said Fire Chief Charles Hood. The patients were hot to the touch and dehydrated, and no water was found in the trailer, he said.
“They were suffering from heat stroke and exhaustion," Hood said. "It was a refrigerated tractor-trailer, but there was no visible working AC unit on that rig.”
Those in the trailer were part of a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States, and the investigation was being led by U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, McManus said.
Big rigs emerged as a popular smuggling method in the early 1990s amid a surge in U.S. border enforcement in San Diego and El Paso, Texas, which were then the busiest corridors for illegal crossings.
Before that, people paid small fees to mom-and-pop operators to get them across a largely unguarded border. As crossing became exponentially more difficult after the 2001 terror attacks in the U.S., migrants were led through more perilous terrain and paid thousands of dollars more.
Heat poses a serious danger, particularly when temperatures can rise severely inside vehicles. Weather in the San Antonio area was mostly cloudy Monday, but temperatures approached 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius)
Some advocates drew a link to the Biden administration’s border policies. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, policy director at the American Immigration Council, wrote that he had been dreading such a tragedy for months.
“With the border shut as tightly as it is today for migrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, people have been pushed into more and more dangerous routes. Truck smuggling is a way up,” he wrote on Twitter.
Stephen Miller, a chief architect of former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, said, “Human smugglers and traffickers are wicked and evil” and that the administration’s approach to border security rewards their actions.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican running for reelection, was blunt in a tweet about the Democratic president: “These deaths are on Biden. They are a result of his deadly open border policies.”
Migrants — largely from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador — have been expelled more than 2 million times under a pandemic-era rule in effect since March 2020 that denies them a chance to seek asylum but encourages repeat attempts because there are no legal consequences for getting caught. People from other countries, notably Cuba, Nicaragua and Colombia, are subject to Title 42 authority less frequently due to higher costs of sending them home, strained diplomatic relations and other considerations.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported 557 deaths on the southwest border in the 12-month period ending Sept. 30, more than double the 247 deaths reported in the previous year and the highest since it began keeping track in 1998. Most are related to heat exposure.
CBP has not published a death tally for this year but said that the Border Patrol performed 14,278 “search-and-rescue missions” in a seven-month period through May, exceeding the 12,833 missions performed during the previous 12-month period and up from 5,071 the year before.
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — A buyer plunked down more than $200,000 for Roger Maris’ game-worn jersey from his historic 1961 season with the Yankees, according to Grey Flannel Auctions.
The Yankees icon wore the grey flannel jersey — which sold for $244,240 — when he hit his 59th homer in Baltimore in 1961, the auction house said. Maris hit 60 home runs that season and passed Babe Ruth’s record.
Maris’ record stood until this season when Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit 62 homers.
Maris was also photographed wearing the jersey in Game 6 of the 1960 World Series, according to the press release. In the picture, Maris, Mickey Mantle, and Clete Boyer hold up their fingers in the clubhouse.
A Ruth-signed ball sold for $357,594 and Joe DiMaggio’s 1937 Yankees game-used cap went for $143,059, the release said. | https://pix11.com/news/local-news/roger-maris-game-worn-jersey-from-historic-1961-season-sells-for-more-than-200k/ | 2022-11-16 16:29:35 | 0 | https://pix11.com/news/local-news/roger-maris-game-worn-jersey-from-historic-1961-season-sells-for-more-than-200k/ |
Top-ranked logistics provider hiring aggressively; moving into new Dallas headquarters in 2022
DALLAS, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1992, Worldwide Express began as a franchisor with the goal of providing unmatched shipping logistics services to the small and medium-sized business (SMB) community. In the three decades since, Worldwide Express, combined with its sister brands GlobalTranz and Unishippers, has become a top-ranked, full-service logistics provider and the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in North America, with customers spanning from SMBs to the Fortune 100.
This month, Worldwide Express marks 30 years in business and makes its debut as a primary sponsor in the NASCAR Cup Series. As part of a multi-year partnership with Trackhouse Racing, this week's NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway will be the inaugural race for the WWEX Racing paint scheme on Ross Chastain's No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro. The scheme will make its debut on Daniel Suarez's No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro later this season in Michigan. For more information on the full WWEX Racing program, please visit www.wwexracing.com.
"From our beginnings as a startup operated from our co-founder David Kiger's spare bedroom, Worldwide Express has grown over the past 30 years into a leading, full-service logistics provider with an unrivaled growth engine, unmatched logistics solutions across direct and indirect channels, and world-class technology," said Tom Madine, Worldwide Express CEO. "Our foundation was built with a mindset that prioritized growth and delivering value to our customers, while maintaining market-leading relationships with our carrier partners. As we exceed $5 billion in revenue in 2022, we're deeply appreciative of our team and partners who have fueled the growth of the business and positioned us for the next 30 years, and beyond."
Rob Rose, Worldwide Express President, added: "Following our merger last year with GlobalTranz, we now provide an unparalleled offering of market-leading, multi-modal logistics solutions to customers ranging from SMBs up to some of the largest enterprises in the world. As our business has expanded, we have looked to establish value-added partnerships with carriers and other partners in and outside of the industry. Our NASCAR relationships with Trackhouse Racing and Niece Motorsports are great examples of collaborations that have delivered commercial benefits and increased national visibility for the three WWEX brands. Whether it's a celebration in Victory Lane or helping delivering goods from the shop to Main Street, our teams share a relentless drive to win, and we're excited to see where our NASCAR initiatives lead to next."
The combined Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers family of brands together form one of the top logistics providers in the country, offering market-leading solutions for parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping and managed transportation services delivered through proprietary technology. With the company's unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities, more than 115,000 shippers benefit from enhanced visibility and efficiency for their supply chains. The company will manage more than 35 million shipments in 2022 through its network of carrier partners, including over 65 leading LTL carriers and more than 85,000 truckload carriers.
Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers together employ more than 2,500 team members across 75 offices in the U.S., including 370 people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The companies have been consistently recognized across the country in various "Best Places to Work" surveys. Capping off its 30th anniversary year, Worldwide Express will be relocating its corporate headquarters to a new office location in Deep Ellum in Dallas at the end of 2022 and will be planning celebratory events throughout the year at many of its national locations. The company is hiring aggressively and looking for new, talented team members. To learn more about joining Worldwide Express, visit the company's Careers page at www.wwex.com/careers.
Worldwide Express, LLC is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering more than 115,000 customers access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions. With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations, Worldwide Express, combined with its sister brands GlobalTranz and Unishippers, is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage in the country. As the largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the US, the company is a local partner for the global supply chains for shippers of all sizes, from small- to medium-sized businesses to enterprise organizations. This, coupled with a selective portfolio of more than 65 LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, provides clients with an unmatched range of options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. To learn more, visit www.wwex.com.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — First the Russians gave the U.N. spotlight to the commissioner of children’s rights accused with President Vladimir Putin of war crimes for deporting Ukrainian children to Russia, sparking a walkout by the U.S. and several others.
Then Russia went after the West by claiming it is violating international laws in arming Ukraine, drawing blistering retorts that Ukraine has every right to defend itself against Putin’s invading army.
So far, the Russian presidency of the U.N. Security Council has been the most contentious in the memory of longtime U.N. diplomats and officials. And it’s just at the midway point.
More fireworks are to come later in the month when Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov presides over the premier event of the presidency — an open council meeting on defending the principles of the U.N. Charter. Russia is widely accused of violating the charter by invading Ukraine and flouting its underpinning principles of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The presidency of the Security Council rotates monthly in alphabetical order of its 15 members. As Russia’s turn approached, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield and European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell both called it an April Fool’s joke. The U.S. envoy promised to “use every opportunity to push back on their using their perch in the chair to spread disinformation, and to use their chair to push support of their efforts.”
At the incoming president’s traditional first-day news conference, Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia pushed back against the April Fool’s comments, asking Borrell, “Who’s talking?” He said Russia had been “an honest broker” when chairing the council in the past and would try to maintain that approach.
As for U.S. claims Russia would spread disinformation about Ukraine, Nebenzia dismissed it as part of “the Western narrative.”
“We think just the opposite,” he said.
The Security Council president presides over meetings and gets to decide the topics of signature sessions, often chaired by foreign ministers and sometimes presidents. Lavrov on April 24 will preside over a session on “effective multilateralism through the defense of the principles of the U.N. Charter,” where U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will brief members.
Nebenzia told reporters Russia is seeking a forward-looking discussion on the formation of “a new multipolar world order based on sovereign equality, equal rights and self-determination, justice and security, friendly relations and cooperation between nations, with full respect for the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter.” Ukraine’s allies are already preparing their rebuttals.
There are also required monthly meetings, including on the Middle East, which Lavrov will also preside over. Others focus on global hotspots, including Syria, Mali, Libya, Yemen, Haiti, Africa’s Great Lakes region and Colombia.
At last week’s Mali meeting, Russia’s Wagner Group, a private military contractor, which has close ties to the West African nation and is fighting in Ukraine, was raised by several of Kyiv’s supporters.
To start their presidency, the Russians chose one of the hottest issues of the Ukraine war — the fate of Ukrainian children taken to Russia. For the informal Security Council meeting, they chose as its briefer Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian children’s rights commissioner, who along with Putin is being sought by the International Criminal Court on war crimes charges.
In an initial protest, ambassadors from Western countries boycotted the meeting, sending low-level diplomats instead. And when Lvova-Belova started to address the council by video link from Russia, the diplomats from the United States, Britain, Malta and Albania walked out.
U.S. political adviser Ngoyi Ngoyi called it “outrageous” that she was allowed to speak and said children aged between 4 months and 17 years had been moved to 40 facilities in Russia or Russian-occupied Ukraine. He said at least two of those centers coordinate adoptions by Russians, which Russia denies.
“If Russia is not trying to hide a systematic program to force Russian citizenship upon Ukraine’s children, then it should give humanitarian organizations full access,” Ngoyi said. “It’s as simple as that.”
Lvova-Belova said the children were taken to Russia for their safety and Moscow was coordinating with international organizations to return them to their families. The International Committee of the Red Cross said later it has been in contact with her about returning Ukrainian children, and UNICEF also said it has been in communication with Russian officials “but has not received feedback on our offer to facilitate reunification processes.”
There is a huge discrepancy over how many children have been removed from Ukraine.
Ukraine’s U.N. ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, tweeted that more than 19,500 children had been seized from their families or orphanages and forcibly deported. Lvova-Belova said that since Feb. 24, 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, Russia has taken in more than 5 million Ukrainians, including 700,000 children — all with parents, relatives or legal guardians, except for 2,000 from orphanages in the eastern Donbas.
France’s deputy human rights adviser, Thibault Samson, called the meeting a “new cynical exercise in disinformation,” accusing Lvova-Belova of spreading “propaganda” and “a false version of the situation.”
“A lie repeated ad nauseam remains a lie,” Samson said.
Before Russia’s second signature event, on the export of weapons and military equipment, its ambassador said the discussion would be “from an arms control perspective,” rather than focusing on a specific country.
But at the April 10 official council meeting, Nebenzia accused the West of encouraging countries to violate agreements not to export arms from Russia without its written consent, with the aim of increasing supplies to Ukraine. He said the West also is urging the resumption of production of Soviet weapons by East European countries that were once part of the Soviet block and are now Western allies.
Nebenzia then denied what he called “baseless accusations” from the West that Iran and North Korea are providing weapons to Moscow in violation of Security Council sanctions.
Again, Western ambassadors boycotted the meeting, leaving seats in the council chamber filled by deputies and low-level diplomats.
When Albania’s political coordinator, Arian Spasse, took the floor, he said the Security Council found itself in “unchartered waters” this month: “A country that has brutally violated the Charter of the United Nations and the very basic rules that govern relations among states is presiding over the body responsible for peace and security.”
Without naming Russia, he said the permanent council member “has done everything to undermine peace and security and has endangered the world.”
France’s deputy political coordinator, Alexandre Olmedo, told the council it is well documented that Russia uses combat drones from Iran and has purchased missiles and ammunition from North Korea.
“France and the European Union will continue to provide Ukraine all the support needed, for as long as it is necessary,” he said.
The U.S. deputy ambassador, Robert Wood, said Russia began its presidency “by trying to justify kidnapping Ukrainian children” and had moved on to making “a thinly veiled effort to portray Russia as a responsible actor on arms control, attempting to obfuscate the reality that it launched an unjustified armed invasion of its neighbor.”
“The most effective and obvious path towards peace and reducing risk of illicit diversion of arms would be for Russia to end the war that it started and withdraw its forces from all of Ukraine’s sovereign territory,” Wood said. “We once again urge Russia to do so, and to do it now.” | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/russias-un-council-presidency-is-most-contentious-in-memory/ | 2023-04-17 10:22:44 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/ap-international/russias-un-council-presidency-is-most-contentious-in-memory/ |
The company reflects on its history for inspiration while continuing a journey of service
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trilogy Health Services is officially celebrating its 25th anniversary, reflecting on two-and-a-half decades of compassionate service and care. At the company's home office in Louisville and in each of its campuses across Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio employees and residents toasted the silver anniversary of Trilogy's founding on December 12, 1997.
"Trilogy is a company that passionately believes in caring for others—and that remains at the heart of all we do. We take great pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel a true sense of belonging and purpose and that, in turn, creates the ideal place for our residents to call home," President and CEO Leigh Ann Barney said. "As we look to the future, our team remains dedicated to Trilogy's long-time mission to become the Best Healthcare Company in the Midwest, while delivering a level of hospitality that is unmatched in our industry."
Trilogy's Founder Chairman Randall Bufford, who currently leads Trilogy's ancillary services subsidy, Synchrony Health Services, as President and CEO, says the milestone is a celebration of every employee, resident and partner who has supported Trilogy and its mission over the years.
"At Trilogy's core is servant leadership and the relationships with the people we work alongside of every day. Thank you to all our employees, past and present, residents, families, vendors partners and investors who helped us grow and succeed," Bufford said. "I am excited for the future of Trilogy under Leigh Ann Barney's leadership, valuing the past for what it has taught us but looking ahead to the continued pursuit of service excellence."
The first Trilogy campus opened its doors in Indiana in 1999, followed by the first campuses in Kentucky in 2002. The company expanded into Ohio in 2004 and Michigan in 2006. Trilogy currently operates 130 campuses, including its latest campus in Shelbyville, Kentucky which opened its doors in May of this year. New communities in La Grange, Kentucky and New Albany, Indiana are currently under construction.
Trilogy Health Services, along with Synchrony Health Services, currently employs more than 15,750 employees across its four-state footprint.
Trilogy Health Services is an industry-leading operator of nearly 130 senior living communities throughout four states, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The company has the honor of providing over 10,000 seniors with world-class clinical support, innovative lifestyle programs, and a culture built on the tenets of servant leadership and hospitality. Trilogy employs over 14,000 team members, is a certified Great Place to Work, one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Places to Work, and was named one of FORTUNE's Best Places to Work in Aging Services. To learn more about Trilogy Health Services, visit www.trilogyhs.com. To learn about job openings at Trilogy, visit www.trilogyjobs.com
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MIAMI (AP) — More than half of the residents in the slice of Miami that includes Little Havana were born abroad. And when Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar ran for reelection last year, she won by 15 percentage points.
The GOP's dominance of Florida's 27th congressional district is emblematic of the party's inroads with Latino voters in recent years in much of the U.S. and especially in Florida. Those gains helped Gov. Ron DeSantis decisively win reelection last year and contributed to the GOP taking back control of the U.S. House.
That strong showing, however, is leading to some tension as the newly emboldened Republicans in Washington aim to launch an aggressive agenda, particularly around immigration policy. Salazar is among a handful of Republicans pushing back against a sweeping proposal being considered in the House that would restrict asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
“We understand that immigrants want to come and live in the promised land,” Salazar said in a recent interview. “Orderly legal immigration is good for the country and good for District 27.”
Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas, a Mexican American Republican whose district covers a long portion of the U.S-Mexico border from El Paso to San Antonio, has been even bolder, calling the legislation “anti-immigrant.”
The dissent highlights a challenge for the GOP. The party's future may well depend on broadening its appeal beyond an aging, predominantly white base of support. And while some conservative Latinos support hard-line immigration policies, there's a risk that the GOP could repel other persuadable Latinos by moving too far to the right on the issue.
Democrats also face political challenges on this front. The Biden administration recently proposed a measure that would impose severe limitations on asylum, arguing that surging numbers of migrants left them little choice. The push will almost certainly be challenged in court and has prompted criticism from progressives.
Republicans have long earned support from roughly a third of Latino voters, many of whom share the party’s conservative attitudes on immigration and other issues. In November’s elections, 39% of Latinos voted for Republicans, according to AP VoteCast. That was an uptick from 32% supporting Republicans in 2018’s midterm elections.
Overall, about a third of Latino voters were in favor of increasing law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border, while two-thirds were opposed. About half said they disapproved of the way President Joe Biden was handling border security.
Majorities of Latino voters who supported Republicans disapproved of Biden on border security and were in favor of increased enforcement at the border.
For Republicans, Donald Trump, the former president who is again seeking the White House, may have given the party something of a path on how to navigate the politics of immigration. During his previous campaigns and while he was in office, Trump embraced a crackdown on asylum rules. But he also spoke of toughening border security and building a wall. None of his actions cost him Latino support during his two elections.
“Many conservatives felt emboldened by Trump’s performance, by the idea that a Republican could be both anti-immigrant and win Latino voters,” said Geraldo Cadava, a professor of history and Latino studies at Northwestern University and author of “The Hispanic Republican: The Shaping of an American Political Identity, from Nixon to Trump.”
The immigration bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, a Texas Republican, would require U.S. officials to automatically ban or detain asylum seekers while their claims are being considered. Right now, asylum seekers can be released with notices to appear in court and fight for asylum. The bill would also allow U.S. immigration officials to ban all migrants from entering if there is no “operational control” at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Roy sent a letter to his GOP colleagues last week asking them to back the bill. In an interview, he said he found it “absurd” for Gonzales and Salazar to question the bill.
“A few of my Republican colleagues prefer to be fiddling while America burns,” Roy said. “Republicans are going to have to put their money where their mouth is.”
Salazar, who was backed by Trump and DeSantis, has been vocal about both the need to secure the border and the need to push for an immigration overhaul that gives some status to those who are already in the country illegally. She said she and colleagues are simply working together to make sure the proposal does not violate any laws governing asylum.
“The formula hasn’t changed,” Salazar said. “We want the Albert Einsteins of the world to come and work for us and continue to make this economy strong.”
This issue is of particular importance in her district, she said. Massive protests that erupted in Cuba in July 2021 and the government’s response to them have played a role in a more recent exodus of Cubans. Cubans are fleeing their homes in the largest numbers in six decades to escape economic and political turmoil. Most fly to Nicaragua as tourists and slowly make their way to the U.S. via Mexico.
“I do know that my district appreciates what I am saying,” Salazar said.
Some Democrats have pointed to Salazar’s comments to support their opposition to Roy's legislation. U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., recently showed a poster board at a border security hearing featuring a quote from Salazar: “Are we stupid? Come on. This country was based on good minds. Look at Albert Einstein. We gave him a piece of paper to come in.”
Einstein arrived in the U.S. in 1933 as a refugee of Nazi Germany.
“Listen to your own colleagues, who know better about this than you,” Swalwell told fellow lawmakers.
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GUIYANG, China, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
First Quarter 2023 Financial and Operational Highlights
- Total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB1,702.3 million (US$247.9 million), an increase of 27.7% from RMB1,332.6 million in the same period of 2022.
- Net income in the first quarter of 2023 was RMB411.4 million (US$59.9 million), compared with a net loss of RMB192.0 million in the same period of 2022.
- Non-GAAP adjusted net income[1] in the first quarter of 2023 was RMB514.8 million (US$75.0 million), an increase of 171.4% from RMB189.7 million in the same period of 2022.
- Fulfilled orders[2] in the first quarter of 2023 reached 30.3 million, an increase of 20.5% from 25.2 million in the same period of 2022.
- Average shipper MAUs[3] in the first quarter of 2023 reached 1.75 million, an increase of 23.3% from 1.42 million in the same period of 2022.
"We are pleased to deliver another strong quarter of growth to kick off 2023. Improved user activity among truckers and shippers drove daily order volume and fulfillment rates to all-time highs, illustrating the unique appeal of our platform while underpinning our rapid business expansion and the achievement of our long-term strategic goals," said Mr. Peter Hui Zhang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FTA. "Supported by this firm foundation, we will move through the year with confidence and remain focused on scaling user base and order volume, exploring new initiatives and products to further strengthen our lead in China's digital freight market and sustain our topline growth."
Mr. Simon Cai, Chief Financial Officer of FTA, commented, "The Company once again beat market expectations with its substantial growth in revenue and profits for the first quarter of 2023. We achieved revenues of RMB1.7 billion, up 27.7% year-over-year, and non-GAAP adjusted net income of RMB514.8 million, up 171.4% year-over-year. This outstanding performance across our businesses speaks to the strength of our business model and further accelerates our monetization efficiency. Going forward, we will continue to pursue profitable growth for our platform by driving an increased contribution from direct shippers, while also boosting operational efficiency through technology and innovation."
First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Net Revenues (including value added taxes, or "VAT," of RMB700.4 million and RMB884.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2023, respectively). Total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB1,702.3 million (US$247.9 million), representing an increase of 27.7% from RMB1,332.6 million in the same period of 2022, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from freight matching services.
Freight matching services. Revenues from freight matching services in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB1,397.5 million (US$203.5 million), representing an increase of 24.9% from RMB1,118.6 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to an increase in revenues from freight brokerage service as well as continued growth in transaction commissions.
- Freight brokerage service. Revenues from freight brokerage service in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB772.6 million (US$112.5 million), an increase of 16.6% from RMB662.4 million in the same period of 2022, primarily attributable to continued growth in transaction volume as a result of expanded user coverage.
- Freight listing service. Revenues from freight listing service in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB223.9 million (US$32.6 million), an increase of 13.1% from RMB198.0 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to an increase in total paying members.
- Transaction commission. Revenues from transaction commissions amounted to RMB401.0 million (US$58.4 million) in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 55.3% from RMB258.2 million in the same period of 2022, primarily driven by an increase in order volume as well as an uptick in transaction commission per order.
Value-added services. Revenues from value-added services in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB304.8 million (US$44.4 million), an increase of 42.4% from RMB214.0 million in the same period of 2022, mainly attributable to an increase in revenues from credit solutions and other value-added services.
Cost of Revenues (including VAT net of refund of VAT of RMB503.3 million and RMB611.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2023, respectively). Cost of revenues in the first quarter of 2023 was RMB849.4 million (US$123.7 million), compared with RMB683.9 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to an increase in VAT, related tax surcharges and other tax costs, net of tax refunds from government authorities. These tax-related costs net of refunds totaled RMB766.4 million, representing an increase of 28.1% from RMB598.3 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the continued increase in transaction activities involving our freight brokerage service.
Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB245.7 million (US$35.8 million), compared with RMB192.0 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses for user acquisitions.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB179.5 million (US$26.1 million), compared with RMB458.4 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower share-based compensation expenses.
Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2023 were RMB229.9 million (US$33.5 million), compared with RMB221.0 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher salary and benefits expenses.
Income/(Loss) from Operations. Income from operations in the first quarter of 2023 was RMB165.8 million (US$24.1 million), compared with a loss of RMB252.0 million in the same period of 2022.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income.[4] Non-GAAP adjusted operating income in the first quarter of 2023 was RMB272.4 million (US$39.7 million), an increase of 104.4% from RMB133.2 million in the same period of 2022.
Net Income/(Loss). Net income in the first quarter of 2023 was RMB411.4 million (US$59.9 million), compared with a net loss of RMB192.0 million in the same period of 2022.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the first quarter of 2023 was RMB514.8 million (US$75.0 million), an increase of 171.4% from RMB189.7 million in the same period of 2022.
Basic and Diluted Net Income/(Loss) per ADS[5] and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS.[6] Basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.38 (US$0.06) in the first quarter of 2023, compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB0.18 in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.48 (US$0.07) in the first quarter of 2023, compared with non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.17 in the same period of 2022.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of March 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits of RMB25.8 billion (US$3.8 billion) in total, compared with RMB26.3 billion as of December 31, 2022.
As of March 31, 2023, the total outstanding balance of the on-balance sheet loans, consisting of the total principal amounts and all accrued and unpaid interests (net of provisions) of the loans funded through our small loan company, was RMB2,759.3 million (US$401.8 million), compared with RMB2,648.4 million as of December 31, 2022. The total non-performing loan ratio[7] for these loans was 2.1% as of March 31, 2023, compared with 2.0% as of December 31, 2022.
In the first quarter of 2023, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB86.8 million (US$12.6 million).
Business Outlook
The Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB1.91 billion and RMB2.01 billion for the second quarter of 2023, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 14.5% to 20.5%. These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change and cannot be predicted with reasonable accuracy as of the date hereof.
Change to Board of Directors and Executive Officers
Mr. Wenjian Dai resigned from his position as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company for personal reasons. Mr. Langbo Guo was appointed as a new director to fill the vacancy, effective May 22, 2023. Following Mr. Dai's resignation, his prior role as a member of the Company's compensation committee will be assumed by Ms. Guizhen Ma. The Company would like to express its gratitude for Mr. Dai's service.
Effective on the same date, Mr. Guo was also promoted from Chief Strategy Officer to President of the Company. Mr. Guo will assume greater responsibilities in his new role, including taking charge of certain of the Company's middle and back office functions and business operations.
Share Repurchase Update
On March 3, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to US$500 million of the Company's ADSs during a period of up to 12 months starting from March 13, 2023. As of May 21, 2023, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 5.6 million ADSs for approximately US$37.4 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB6.8676 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of March 31, 2023, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.
Conference Call
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on May 22, 2023, or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time, to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the first quarter of 2023.
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
The replay will be accessible through May 29, 2023, by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.fulltruckalliance.com/.
About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services, including freight listing, freight brokerage and online transaction services. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas station operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance.
The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted operating income as income/(loss) from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions and (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income as net income/(loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions and (iv) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders as net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions and (iv) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share as non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares, respectively. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS as non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ADSs, respectively.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool. The non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all items of expense that affect its operations. Share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, compensation cost incurred in relation to continuing service terms in business acquisitions and tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments have been and may continue to be incurred in its business and are not reflected in the presentation of its non-GAAP financial measures.
The Company reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income, non-GAAP adjusted net income, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net income per share should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to operating income/(loss), net income/(loss), net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders and basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review FTA's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. FTA's non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: FTA's goal and strategies; FTA's expansion plans; FTA's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in FTA's revenues, costs or expenses; industry landscape of, and trends in, China's road transportation market; competition in FTA's industry; FTA's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; FTA's expectations regarding its relationships with shippers, truckers and other ecosystem participants; FTA's ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; PRC laws, regulations, and policies relating to the road transportation market, as well as general regulatory environment in which FTA operates in China; the results of regulatory review and the duration and impact of any regulatory action taken against FTA; the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks, extreme weather conditions and production constraints brought by electricity rationing measures; general economic and business condition; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Mao Mao
E-mail: IR@amh-group.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
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CINCINNATI (AP)After Cincinnati’s fifth straight win on Sunday, quarterback Joe Burrow and coach Zac Taylor couldn’t stop raving about the Bengals defense.
And rightly so. The unit has been overshadowed all season by the do-anything-to-win heroics of Burrow and his offense.
The Cincinnati defense held the Browns to 10 points and limited one of the NFL’s best running backs, Nick Chubb, to 34 yards on 14 carries.
The Browns were stopped on three critical fourth-down plays, and safety Jessie Bates III intercepted Deshaun Watson late in the game.
”They gave us our best chance to win, and then the offense found a way to overcome that adversity, score some points. But it really started with our defense,” Taylor said.
The win ended Cincinnati’s five-game skid in the Battle of Ohio and avenged an embarrassing 32-13 loss on Halloween. The Bengals haven’t lost another game since.
The bad news was injuries. Receiver Tee Higgins aggravated a hamstring injury early, and receiver Tyler Boyd dislocated a finger on Burrow’s first pass of the game.
WHAT’S WORKING
The defense is complementing a Burrow-led offense that sometimes just does enough to win.
And the Bengals showed they can still throw the ball and win without two of their top receivers on the field. Burrow connected with little-used wideout Trenton Irwin for a 45-yard touchdown on a flea-flicker but relied mostly on Ja’Marr Chase.
The AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, who had missed four games with a hip fracture, had 10 catches for 119 yards and a TD.
WHAT NEEDS HELP
The Bengals always stress a fast start. That did not happen Sunday. Burrow had a dismal first half, going 9 for 21 for 110 yards. After punting on their first three possessions, the Bengals scored on their last two possessions of the first half to take a 13-3 lead into halftime.
STOCK UP
Nose tackle DJ Reader, who was out with an injury in the first Browns game, is considered a big reason why the Bengals were able to stop Tennessee’s Derrick Henry to 38 yards in a 20-16 win on Nov. 27 and then contain Chubb on Sunday.
”He’s one of the best defensive tackles in the league and, for some reason, not really anybody knows about him,” Burrow said. ”It’s time people start knowing about him.”
STOCK DOWN
RB Samaje Perine was a capable starter when Joe Mixon was out for two games with a concussion. Perine will still have a role, but Mixon is the undisputed starter. Mixon rushed for 96 yards against the Browns. Perine got four carries for 22 yards.
INJURIES
Higgins and Boyd are day to day, Taylor said Monday. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson has a wrist injury, but Taylor didn’t provide details. DE Joseph Ossai injured his shoulder Sunday, and also is day to day.
KEY NUMBER
72 – total rushing yards combined by Henry and Chubb against the Bengals defense.
NEXT STEPS
After winning the past two in chilly Cincinnati, the Bengals get a warm weather game, traveling to Tampa to face Tom Brady and the NFC South-leading Buccaneers (6-7).
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Berlin police investigate Abbas’ Holocaust comments
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police have opened a preliminary investigation against Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas over his comments that Israel had committed “50 Holocausts” against Palestinians. The remarks, during a news conference Tuesday in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, sparked outrage in Germany and beyond. Police confirmed a report Friday by German daily Bild that Abbas was being investigated for possible incitement to hatred. Downplaying the Holocaust is a criminal offense in Germany, but the opening of an preliminary probe does not automatically entail a full investigation. Germany’s Foreign Ministry said that Abbas would enjoy immunity from prosecution because he was visiting the country in an official capacity. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/19/berlin-police-investigate-abbas-holocaust-comments/ | 2022-08-19 09:38:32 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/19/berlin-police-investigate-abbas-holocaust-comments/ |
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The winter storm has forced the cancellation of Friday night’s performance of “A Christmas Carol.” It was supposed to be held at the Farmington Civic Center.
The Farmington Civic Center said the cast and crew are stuck in Montana and cannot make the trip.
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It was the last stop on the tour, so the show will not be rescheduled.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A Tucson tradition more than a half-century running continues this weekend, beginning on Good Friday afternoon at the base of A Mountain.
The group Los Dorados Orphan League has held La Procesion De Viernes Santo—a procession of faithful carrying a 250-pound cross—up Sentinel Peak for 56 years now. This year's procession will begin around 4 p.m. on Friday, April 7.
"That's Tucson Culture," says Antonio Piña. "This is born and raised in the Barrio."
David Herrera started the tradition with others from his neighborhood in the 1960s, when Tucson looked and felt a lot different than it does today. The cross, much like the fabric of the city itself, has undergone a transformation since Herrera first got it started.
"The original cross, when they first started back in 1966—this was a bunch of kids from the Barrio. They got a big solid piece of wood. They had to hold it up there with rocks," says Piña.
Now the cross they carry has a more polished look, but it too carries its own history. Herrera, who was born on Easter Sunday in 1921 and passed away in 2017, built this one about 35 years ago.
It's weatherized, to withstand Tucson's extreme elements, and is secured with a new set of screws—upgraded in recent years from the original nails that held it together.
Once it reaches the end of the procession atop A Mountain, the cross is erected where the group will keep vigil until Easter Sunday sunrise service.
Good Friday cross processions and the stations of the cross are not unique to Tucson—they make up part of the Good Friday observance by practicing Christians, particularly within the Catholic Church, around the world.
Still, the cross itself, and the community behind the local tradition, offers a portrait unique to Tucson and its people.
The 14 Stations of the Cross are performed on the way to the top of the peak: "Every station we stop, and we allow people to switch out." Piña says this allows more people to take part. And it's not a small number of people.
"With all the hands that are being put on it—hundreds," says Piña.
The public is invited to attend year after year, no matter where they're from.
"We're gonna make sure that this tradition keeps going, to honor David Herrera in Tucson," Piña says.
Details to attend: La Procesion De Viernes Santo and La Servicio Al Amaneser
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ROCHESTER, Minn. - One person is facing charges after a DWI crash that resulted in four people being hospitalized.
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened Friday night at the intersection of N. Broadway Ave. and 28th St. NE.
The two-vehicle crash resulted in the driver, Patricia Price, 48, facing charges of 2nd-degree DWI and reckless driving. Authorities said she had a 13-year-old boy in the car.
The driver of the other vehicle suffered bruised ribs, difficulty breathing, a broken wrist and severe cuts on their legs and arms. Four of the five people n that vehicle were taken for further evaluation. | https://www.kimt.com/news/olmsted-county/woman-facing-dwi-charge-after-2-vehicle-crash-injures-4-people/article_f62f488a-e5ab-11ec-9ad7-53f789aecd59.html | 2022-06-06 17:21:23 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/olmsted-county/woman-facing-dwi-charge-after-2-vehicle-crash-injures-4-people/article_f62f488a-e5ab-11ec-9ad7-53f789aecd59.html |
SHANGHAI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NIO Capital celebrated its "Five and Beyond" fifth anniversary in Suzhou on August 5.
At the gathering, William Li, Ian Zhu and Nathan Yu, the firm's managing partners, shared their experience, insights, and NIO Capital's achievements over the past five years. Carl Guan, Li Yao, and Adair Lv, the investment firm's managing directors, released NIO Capital 2022 Investment Outlook. This white paper focuses on investment opportunities in Automobiles and Logistics, Energy and Deep Technologies sectors in the next five to 10 years. Representatives from NIO Capital's portfolio companies shared ideas on the industries they are involved in.
William Li, founder, chairman and CEO of NIO, and managing partner of NIO Capital, delivered the opening speech. As an investor and entrepreneur, Li has been involved in the automotive industry for many years. He gave his take on the industry and talked about starting a business from his own experience.
Li said the intelligent electric vehicle (EV) sector had entered a "speed-up" stage, behind which the core driving force is technological advancement. The automotive industry has reached the commanding height of scientific and technological innovations again, and it will create more opportunities for the Chinese market. He added that the sector is full of possibilities and will open up more chances for entrepreneurs. He also said while staying prudent, optimistic, and aggressive, NIO Capital will seize the opportunities with real actions rather than be caught in anxiety.
As LPs vary, their demands focus not only on financial returns but also on multi-dimensional values. Since its inception, NIO Capital has been expanding its investment in an industry-oriented way. Meanwhile, the company offers its portfolio companies multi-dimensional support, with the vision "Invest in Innovations that Sustain and Advance Humankind".
Nathan Yu, managing partner of NIO Capital, spoke on the changes in the automotive industry over the past five years. He said the sector is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century. Both individuals and companies need to embrace changes and transformation.
The anniversary also witnessed the release of NIO Capital 2022 Investment Outlook, a white paper summarizing and reflecting on the company's focus industries and comprehensively reviewing its development process.
The paper covers three topics, namely energy, automobiles and logistics, and deep technologies. These topics are subdivided into 11 parts, including the production of clean energy, energy storage, the application of lithium batteries, electric vehicles, autonomous driving, intelligent cockpits, automotive semiconductors, internationalization, etc.
Later in the day, Professor Li Daokui, director of the Academic Center for Chinese Economic Practice and Thinking (ACCEPT) at Tsinghua University, delivered a keynote speech on China's economy over the next five years. Professor Li said the competition in the technology sector, especially green and low-carbon technologies, will become fiercer in the next five years. In addition, he analyzed the key trends influencing economic development and shared his predictions and expectations, providing a reference for investors and entrepreneurs to plan their development strategies.
Li Yao, NIO Capital's managing director, hosted the automotive and logistics roundtable discussion themed on the implementation and development of autonomous driving. He was joined by Bao Junwei, CEO and co-founder of global supplier of image-grade LiDAR Innovusion; Cao Xudong, CEO and founder of autonomous driving technology company Momenta; Julian Ma, founder and CEO of autonomous trucking startup Inceptio Technology; Joe Xia, CEO of intelligent automobile company JiDU; and Yan Jun, founder and chairman of computer vision and intelligent sensing technology developer IICT. The guests shared their ideas about the development trend and commercialization of autonomous driving. They said the autonomous driving sector has not entered "the second half" of its development stage and that the sector will create companies with greater potential than those in the mobile internet industry. In the future, data, vehicle-road network coordination, and technologies that can help a company develop an ecology in its specific sector will be some of the core competencies of a company.
NIO Capital's managing director Adair Lv hosted the roundtable discussion on how the automobile industry is shaping the future semiconductor industry. He was joined by Hank Sun, CEO of chip developer CIX Technology; Sunny Siu, chairman and CEO of DPU developer Jaguar Microsystems; Michael Xu, founder and CEO of autonomous driving high-performance chip developer Huixi Technology; Yang Jian, general manager of semiconductor SiC (Silicon Carbide) wafer developer TankeBlue; Zhang Linglan, COO and co-founder of semiconductor startup Biren Technology; and YL Zhou, vice president of sales of Nexchip Semiconductor Corporation, a semiconductor foundry specializing in integrated circuit production. The guests said the intelligent EV sector will be an important incremental market for the global semiconductor industry. China's huge application ecosystem provides a broad development space for the semiconductor sector. Recent years have seen the consistent development of semiconductor technologies, guided by relevant policies and driven by the development of intelligent automobiles.
Carl Guan, managing director of NIO Capital, hosted the energy roundtable discussion focusing on changes in the global energy mix and chances for China's new energy industry. He was joined by Bai Houshan, chairman of lithium battery cathode materials manufacturer Ronbay Technology; He Zhonglin, chairman of chip and secret key technology developer RT-HITECH; Alfred Wang, CEO of energy storage solution and service provider AlphaESS; and Yu Huigen, general manager of Welion New Energy, hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte lithium-ion batteries and all-solid-state lithium batteries developer and producer. The guests said each industrial chain will have its leading enterprises, and all companies have the potential to become the leading ones. They added that as the technology transformation accelerates, companies need to invest more in R&D, emphasizing that only when the quality of R&D and products are ensured, can a company stand out in the fierce competition.
NIO Capital over the past five years
NIO Capital aims to be a high-quality investment firm in the new era of equity investment, said Ian Zhu.
In 2017, NIO Capital raised its first RMB fund. At that time, the company implemented an industry-oriented plan, selecting high-quality companies in the energy, automobile, and deep technology sectors. It also invested in some leading companies and participated in their growth process. Meanwhile, NIO Capital learned that LPs have multi-dimensional demands.
In 2018, the company raised the first US dollar fund, NIO Capital Eve ONE LP, and used the capital for some early-stage projects. When applying capital from this fund to invest, NIO Capital has held up to its independent and market-driven principle. The company was recognized by leading western LPs for its capability to manage funds under its professional decision-making and governance systems.
The investments paid off. After years of accumulation, NIO Capital raised its second US dollar fund, NIO Capital Eve ONE Fund II LP, in 2021. The fund was oversubscribed since the first US dollar fund had performed well.
In 2022, the company completed the initial closing of its second RMB fund. NIO Capital will continue to make investment plans with its professional decision-making and management.
For an investment firm, teams are its major asset. NIO Capital established its core teams in 2016 and began to invest in 2017. The teams are rather stable. Members of the company's middle- to top-level management teams have worked together for an average of 4.8 years. 35% of the investment and post-investment team members have expertise in the energy, automobile, and cutting-edge technology sectors and 65% have experience in the investment sector. All these professionals are well organized and capable of achieving higher work efficiency.
The major task for an investment firm is to introduce suitable resources to innovation projects or companies. NIO Capital aims to empower its partners with more than just funds. So far, the firm has invested in some leading companies in the energy, automobile, and deep technology sectors. It has also established a complete and sustainable ecosystem to guide and assist these companies to build industrial linkage, constantly promoting the development of companies and accelerating industrial transformation.
NIO Capital is grateful for the trust of its investors, portfolio companies, and partners and will continue to work with them for a sustainable future.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India will give a $100 million line of credit to the Maldives to support development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after holding talks with his counterpart, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Solih arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit. The two countries inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several areas, including disaster management, cyber security and affordable housing.
The two leaders also marked the start of construction on the Greater Male Connectivity Project, a 6.74- kilometer- (4.2 mile)- long bridge and causeway funded by India that will connect the nation’s capital, Male, to three other islands.
Both stressed the importance of close ties between their two countries as vital for peace and stability in the region.
“There has been renewed vigor in the friendly ties between India and Maldives. Our closeness has increased,” Modi said, adding that despite challenges sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic, cooperation between the two countries has strengthened.
Solih said the two leaders discussed terrorism and the need to “enhance maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region”. Neither mentioned China, but Solih’s election in 2018 marked a shift from his predecessor, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who developed close ties with Beijing in an area India considers as its backyard.
India has been concerned by Yameen’s leaning towards China, which has sought to gain more influence in the Indian Ocean. The former president had pledged support for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, with the country investing in many infrastructure projects in the Maldives.
“The Maldives will always remain a true friend of India,” Solih said on Tuesday, adding that the relationship between the two will be “of the highest priority”.
His visit follows an announcement that he will run for re-election in 2023. Since coming to power, the Maldivian president has touted his government’s “India-first policy” and has pledged full support toward deepening ties with New Delhi. | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/india-announces-a-100-million-credit-line-to-the-maldives/ | 2022-08-02 18:05:48 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/india-announces-a-100-million-credit-line-to-the-maldives/ |
LiveVox customers enabled with SuccessKPI realize immediate time to value with out-of-the-box integrations
CHANTILLY, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuccessKPI, Inc., a cloud-native contact center customer experience insight and action platform provider, today announced a partnership with LiveVox Holdings, Inc. ("LiveVox" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LVOX), a leading cloud-based provider of customer service and digital engagement tools. The integration provides LiveVox customers with access to SuccessKPI's platform.
SuccessKPI's all-in-one insights and action platform provides a 360-degree view into the health of the contact center from the agent to the CEO as well as artificial intelligence and automation to delight customers, while driving measurable business outcomes. The platform includes a purpose-built business intelligence layer, contact center analytics, speech and text analytics, speech transcription, quality management, SuccessKPI Playbooks™, and advanced reporting and visualizations.
LiveVox's performance-driven, blended omnichannel contact center solutions are purpose-built to power exceptional customer and agent experiences. The company's pre-integrated contact center solutions are easy to implement and optimize, allowing companies to replace or enhance their existing contact center platform. By seamlessly unifying blended omnichannel communications, CRM, AI, and WEM capabilities, the Company's technology delivers exceptional agent and customer experiences, while helping to mitigate compliance risk.
Benefits of the integration include:
- 184 adapters to instantly integrate popular third-party applications and enterprise and third-party data sources into SuccessKPI's contact center insight and action platform.
- Through SuccessKPI's real-time speech analytics, LiveVox provides real-time agent assist and immediate customer value.
- The partnership enables agents, managers, and decision makers to access customer journey views to improve their decision-making and customer satisfaction.
"As organizations today continue to shift more and more to a digital environment, data, analytics and enhanced business intelligence are essential to drive an exceptional customer experience," said Louis Summe, CEO and Co-Founder of LiveVox. "Our integration with SuccessKPI is well-aligned with our product vision and enhances the business intelligence and analytics that we already provide to customers by bringing additional data into the ecosystem and enabling real-time agent assist and decision-making capabilities."
"The LiveVox and SuccessKPI partnership is very exciting, overnight we had more insight into the conversations in our organization around the globe with no integration effort required," shared Tim Collins, Chief Customer Officer of InDebted. "With this new partnership we expect to see a significant increase in customer experience, agent retention, compliance, and company profitability."
Dave Rennyson, Co-Founder and CEO of SuccessKPI, shared that the LiveVox partnership is an important step forward for both companies to meet rapidly growing market demand. "Our company couldn't be more pleased at the opportunity to support billions of interactions per year with LiveVox. Combining our technologies, LiveVox and SuccessKPI are together leading the next generation of customer experience."
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SuccessKPI is a revolutionary on-demand experience analytics software provider enabling organizations to utilize artificial intelligence and automation to improve business outcomes and transform customer experiences. SuccessKPI's insight and action platform removes the obstacles that agents, managers, and executives encounter in delivering exceptional customer service. We are trusted by some of the world's largest government, BPO, financial, healthcare, and technology contact centers in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Learn more at www.successkpi.com.
LiveVox (Nasdaq: LVOX) is a next-generation contact center platform that powers more than 14 billion omnichannel interactions a year. By seamlessly unifying blended omnichannel communications, CRM, AI, and WEM capabilities, the Company's technology delivers exceptional agent and customer experiences, while helping to mitigate compliance risk. With 20 years of cloud experience and expertise, LiveVox's CCaaS 2.0 platform is at the forefront of cloud contact center innovation. The Company has more than 650 global employees and is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Atlanta; Columbus; Denver; St. Louis; Medellin, Colombia; and Bangalore, India. To stay up to date with everything LiveVox, follow us at @LiveVox or visit livevox.com.
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WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service RENO NV
322 AM PDT Tue Sep 13 2022
...Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Impacts...
* Smoke from the Mosquito wildfire continues to produce unhealthy
to hazardous air quality across many areas this morning. The
latest observations indicate the worst conditions to be
concentrated near Truckee and extending into Reno, Sparks, and
the North Valleys. Visibility of 2-3 miles in smoke is in place
mainly along and north of I-80 in these areas so please be
exercise caution on your morning commute.
* There may be some improvement mid-morning into the early
afternoon. However, another wave of smoke is forecast to push
into the region this afternoon and evening with the latest smoke
modeling concentrating the densest smoke plume for this
afternoon across the northern extents of the Tahoe Basin into
eastern Sierra County and through Reno/Sparks/North Valleys.
Expect additional reductions to air quality and visibility.
* For the latest air quality updates visit: fire.airnow.gov, or
check with your local Air Quality Management Division. Please
follow their recommendations to help mitigate impacts from the
degraded air quality.
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NEW YORK — (AP) — Gregg Berhalter was rehired as U.S. men's national team coach through the 2026 World Cup, returning to the job after he led the Americans to the second round of last year's tournament and then was dropped amid a feud with a famous soccer family and a domestic-violence investigation.
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced Friday Berhalter had been hired through the 2026 tournament that it will co-host. The USSF planned a news conference for later in the day in Las Vegas, where interim coach B.J, Callaghan led the team to Thursday night's 3-0 win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League.
“When I started this search, my focus was on finding someone with the right vision to take this program to new heights in 2026,” new USSF sporting director Matt Crocker said in a statement. “Gregg has that vision, as well as the experience and growth mindset on and off the field to move this team forward.”
Callaghan will remain as interim coach for Sunday’s Nations League final against Canada and for the CONCACAF Gold Cup from June 24 to July 16. Berhalter will return after that for a schedule that includes October exhibitions against Germany and Ghana.
Crocker said he planned to “work collectively with Gregg on some of the big-picture items away from the team.”
Berhalter, 49, was hired in December 2018 after the failure to qualify for that year's tournament in Russia and coached the Americans at last year's World Cup in Qatar, where they were eliminated with a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands. The U.S. gets an automatic berth in the 2026 World Cup as co-host with Mexico and Canada.
He led the Americans to 37 wins, 11 losses and 12 draws and was discussing a new contract with USSF sporting director Earnie Stewart when the family of Gio Reyna, upset with his lack of playing time in Qatar, contacted the USSF about the allegation involving Berhalter in a 1992 incident with the woman who became his wife.
Gio Reyna's parents — former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna and midfielder Danielle Egan — were angered that Berhalter discussed his issues with Gio at a management conference after the World Cup that, while not identifying Gio, clearly were about the 20-year-old midfielder.
The USSF retained the Alston and Bird legal team to investigate, and the law firm said in a report released March 13 that while Berhalter's conduct "likely constituted the misdemeanor crime of assault on a female," Berhalter did not improperly withhold information when he was hired.
“There is no basis to conclude that employing Mr. Berhalter would create legal risks for an organization,” the report said.
Berhalter said there were “zero excuses for my actions that night” and said the behavior was never repeated.
Stewart announced Jan. 26 that he was quitting and was replaced in late April by Crocker, the Southampton director of football operations, who was tasked with leading the search. Crocker said planned to make a decision by late summer.
Anthony Hudson, one of Berhalter's assistants, became interim coach on Jan. 4 and coached the Americans to two wins, one loss and two draws, then quit on May 30 to become coach of the Qatari club Al Markhiya.
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Sesame Place Philadelphia, a theme park themed to “Sesame Street,” is facing backlash after video surfaced of a costumed character appearing to ignore two Black children during a parade.
What You Need To Know
- Sesame Place Philadelphia facing backlash after video goes viral
- The video appears to show a character ignoring two Black children
- The park, owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, has called the incident a "misunderstanding"
The video was posted on Instagram by @__jodiii__. In the video, two young girls are seen reaching out to Rosita as the character walks along the parade route. After walking toward the girls, the character appears to make a “no” gesture before walking past the girls.
“We were on our way out of sesame place and the kids wanted to stop to see the characters,” she wrote in the caption. “THIS DISGUSTING person blatantly told our kids NO then proceeded to hug the little white girl next to us! Then when I went to complain about it, they looking at me like I’m crazy.”
The video sparked backlash as it was quickly shared on other social media platforms.
Sesame Place Philadelphia, which is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, released a statement on Instagram, saying the incident was a misunderstanding and that costumes “sometimes make it difficult to see at lower levels.” The park added that the “no” gesture the character used wasn’t directed at the girls.
“Regarding the incident yesterday…the performer portraying the Rosita character has confirmed that the ‘no’ hand gesture seen several times in the video was not directed to any specific person, rather it was a response to multiple requests from someone in the crowd who asked Rosita to hold their child for a photo, which is not permitted,” the statement read. “The Rosita performer did not intentionally ignore the girls and is devastated about the misunderstanding.”
Since the statement, more videos have surfaced of Sesame Place characters appearing to ignore other Black children while interacting with others.
Sesame Workshop, the organization behind Sesame Street, issued its own response to the video.
“Sesame Workshop is aware of the recent incident at Sesame Place Philadelphia, which we take very seriously. What these children experienced is unacceptable,” the statement read. “We have been in contact with Sesame Place, our licensed park partner, and they have assured us that they will conduct bias training and a thorough review of the ways in which they engage with families and guests.”
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Last season, the expansion Seattle Kraken faced frequent comparisons to the Vegas Golden Knights, who reached the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural campaign.
Perhaps because the fledgling Kraken finished just 27-49-6, there’s been little comparing them to the Golden Knights this winter.
Yet entering a Friday night game against the visiting Calgary Flames, the Kraken are not only tied with Vegas for the Pacific Division lead, but they are on pace to shatter the Golden Knights’ record for most points in an expansion team’s second season.
At 28-14-5, Seattle has already exceeded last season’s win and point totals. The Kraken are currently on pace for 106 points, which would be the most for a second-year team since the NHL went from the Original Six to 12 teams in 1967-68. Vegas holds the record with 93 points.
“It’s a different team,” forward Oliver Bjorkstrand said of the 2022-23 version of the Kraken. “We’ve definitely figured some things out this season. We’re onto some good stuff. Consistency is a good thing, and throughout the season for the most part I think we’ve been pretty consistent.”
Bjorkstrand, acquired via trade in an offseason salary dump by the Columbus Blue Jackers, scored twice Wednesday as the Kraken defeated visiting Vancouver 6-1.
It was Seattle’s first victory in seven meetings with the Canucks (1-5-1).
“That’s a great win for our club,” said Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn, who added two assists. “We definitely owed them over the past two years.”
Seattle coach Dave Hakstol wasn’t pleased by a hit Vancouver’s Tyler Myers put on rookie of the year candidate Matty Beniers early in the second period.
Beniers, who is scheduled to represent the Kraken in next week’s All-Star Game, appeared to hit his head on the ice after being checked by Myers. The officials issued an interference call against Myers on the play because Beniers didn’t have the puck.
“I thought the hit on Matty was garbage. Didn’t like it at all,” Hakstol said in an interview with KJR-FM on Thursday night.
Beniers took three more shifts Wednesday before sitting out the third period. Hakstol said Beniers likely would be a game-time decision on Friday.
While the Kraken are 2-0-1 in their past three games, the Flames have had a disappointing week at home.
Calgary struggled to defeat Columbus 4-3 in overtime on Monday, then lost 5-1 to Chicago on Thursday. The Blue Jackets and Blackhawks have the two lowest point totals in the NHL.
The Flames enter Friday below the playoff line in the Western Conference — tied with the Colorado Avalanche for the final wild card but behind in the tiebreaker — after winning the Pacific Division last season.
Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves against the Blackhawks, yet he received no more than one goal from the offense for the 10th time this season.
“Obviously, it’s unacceptable,” said Jonathan Huberdeau, who scored the Flames’ lone goal against Chicago. “The way we came out and the way we played, too many odd-man rushes. They had so many chances. I feel bad for (Markstrom) because he’s been playing (well) lately and we’re not playing good in front of him.”
The Flames were without defenseman Chris Tanev on Thursday because of an upper-body injury, and he will sit out again on Friday.
“We made some glaring errors on the back end that cost us goals against,” Flames coach Darryl Sutter said. “You’ve got some defensemen that even though they’re younger guys, they also have to take some leadership in it, too, in terms of direction and poise.”
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South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life without parole in the fatal shootings of his wife, son.
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murder in the 2021 shootings of his wife and son.
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Despite widespread concerns, less than half of women investors have a strategy in place to protect their assets from a recession
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As ongoing market volatility and uncertainty over the direction of inflation continues, women investors are more fearful of a recession today than they were in 2022, according to Nationwide's eighth annual Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute. Over 40% of women believe the U.S. is currently in a financial crisis, with another 24% believing that we are approaching one. Although a recession may seem likely, expectations regarding its severity vary: slightly more women than men expect a short, shallow recession that begins and eases up gradually, with men nearly 10% more likely to expect a prolonged, severe downturn followed by stagflation and instability (36% vs. 27%).
With concerns about market conditions top of mind, unease about retirement is up among women investors. Less than half (45%) of women say they have a strategy in place to protect their assets against market risk in 2023, down from 51% of women respondents who answered similarly in 2022.
Despite fewer women saying they have a strategy in place for retirement, an increasingly large percentage feel that there is no way to properly prepare for a recession, with nearly nine in ten (87%) women saying they can do all the right things to manage their finances but still be blindsided by outside events, a double-digit increase from 2022 (76%).
"It's important to recognize and consider the unique retirement challenges facing women," said Ann Bair, Senior Vice President of Financial Services Marketing for Nationwide. "We live longer and typically need to fund more years in retirement than men. Women also tend to have lower savings due to historical wage gaps and more time out of the workforce. The current economic environment has women feeling stressed about their future, but I'm encouraged to see many are taking proactive steps to seek guidance and create a plan."
Making adjustments
Amid ongoing uncertainty, non-retired women are adjusting their approaches to saving for retirement to weather a potential financial storm. One third (31%) of non-retired women investors say they will avoid unnecessary expenses over the next 12 months to prioritize saving more for retirement, while a quarter (28%) say they will manage their investments more conservatively. If they retired in the next 12 months, more than eight in ten (82%) non-retired women said they would not take money out of their retirement savings prematurely to afford the growing cost of living, choosing to hold on to their assets for the long-term despite rising expenses.
In addition to changing savings habits, women are uprooting their lives to ease the financial pressures of planning for retirement. A sizeable portion of non-retired women (12%) plan to move to a new location with a lower cost of living this year – a relatively high number given only 8.4% of Americans moved in 2021[1].
Bracing for a recession, inflation, volatility and delayed retirement
Inflation continues to be a significant factor influencing how investors plan their retirement, but other factors are contributing to a lack of optimism as well. More than half (54%) of non-retired women investors believe that inflation poses the most immediate challenge to their retirement portfolio, followed by economic recession (38%) and market volatility (21%).
"It's a reasonable bet that a recession is likely to begin at some point in 2023, but we're predicting the impact to be less extreme than some of the more recent recessionary environments we've experienced," said Mark Hackett, Nationwide's Chief of Investment Research. "While it's wise to prepare for the likelihood that inflation and market volatility will persist in the year ahead, the good news is that we don't expect to see the level of impact experienced in 2008, for example."
Ongoing pressures have non-retired women feeling increasingly underprepared. Twenty percent of non-retired women feel unsure about their ability to retire at all, a 7% increase from 2022. In addition, less than one in five (15%) non-retired women say they cannot afford to retire at all, up from 11% of women who felt the same in 2022.
When considering the prospect of retirement, women anticipate financial hardship – 84% of non-retired women investors say they would need to supplement their income based on their retirement savings, and nearly half (46%) of non-retired women investors say they would continue working in some capacity in retirement to supplement income out of necessity. More than one third (34%) of non-retired women investors say they would likely be forced to return to the workforce at some point due to inadequate savings.
Financial professionals helping women feel more confident
In light of continued economic pressures, women investors are increasingly turning to professional advice to improve the resilience of their portfolios. More than half of women (52%) work with an advisor or financial professional in 2023, compared to 45% in 2022. This is in contrast to men – 45% of men are working with an advisor in 2023, compared to 64% in 2022.
Financial professionals can provide a sense of security to investors, and guidance through turbulent times is a leading factor for women seeking professional advice. Nearly all women with an advisor (97%) say working with one helps them to feel more confident in their ability to make good decisions, even during a crisis – up from 88% in 2022.
Many women are feeling that the current environment makes now the right time to seek the help of a financial professional. This year, 16% of women say the reason they work with an advisor is because financial planning is a focus for them at this time — nearly double the 9% of women who responded similarly in 2022.
Advisors are also helping women stay focused on their long-term financial goals and retirement plans, preventing short-term decision making from detracting from the bigger picture. Nearly one in five (17%) women say working with an advisor helps them stay focused on long-term goals, up from 11% in 2022. Advisors are proving their worth with their clients as well, even as market conditions decline – 24% of women investors with an advisor say their financial professional protects assets against market risk, a nine-point jump from 2022.
"The best way for women to take control of their financial future is to work with an advisor or financial professional to develop a long-term plan and stick to it," said Suzanne Ricklin, Vice President of Retention and Sales for Nationwide Retirement Solutions. "While the current environment may make it harder to visualize long-term success, history tells us that creating a solid plan and avoiding short-sighted investing decisions in times like these is usually the most effective course of action."
Advisors lean into protection solutions
Financial professionals are educating investors and implementing various retirement solutions to insulate their clients from a potential recession. While just 7% of women investors are considering incorporating an annuity into their holistic retirement plan, financial advisors are more likely to use an annuity to protect a clients' savings than any other form of retirement solution. Most (87%) advisors currently use annuities to protect a clients' savings, with the next most commonly used solutions being Social Security (48%), fixed income ladder and bond ladders (44%), and dividend yielding stocks (43%).
Advisors say they will continue to incorporate annuities into their clients' portfolios, with more than half (61%) planning to adopt strategies or annuities to help protect their near-retirement clients (ages 55-65) from outliving their savings.
"Annuities continue to be a great protection solution for many retirement portfolios and we see them gaining steam in the current pre-recessionary market," Ricklin continued. "Annuities combined with proper investment diversification can help clients rest easier in turbulent moments like this and in the future when adverse conditions may return. Advisors will continue to recommend them to their clients in the coming months as the market heads toward a potential recession."
For additional insights on this survey data, see our infographic.
Nationwide's eighth annual Advisor Authority study powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® explores critical issues confronting advisors, financial professionals and individual investors—and the innovative techniques that they need to succeed in today's complex market.
About Advisor Authority: Methodology
The research was conducted online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of Nationwide from January 4-13, 2023, among 511 advisors and financial professionals and 789 investors ages 18+ with investable assets (IA) of $10K+. Advisors and financial professionals included 274 RIAs, 175 broker-dealers, 128 wirehouse and 55 other financial professionals. Among the investors, there were 203 Mass Affluent (IA of $100K-$499K), 167 Emerging High Net Worth (IA of $500K-$999K), 106 High Net Worth (IA of $1M-$4.99M) and 104 Ultra High Net Worth (IA of $5M+), and 209 investors with $10K to less than $100K investable assets ("Less affluent"). Investors included a subset of 224 "pre-retirees" age 55-65 who are not retired.
About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is one of the longest running surveys in the U.S. tracking public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963 that is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm that delivers social intelligence for transformational times. We work with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. Our mission is to provide insights and advisory to help leaders make the best decisions possible. To learn more, please visit www.theharrispoll.com.
About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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PHOENIX, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish kids were at the center of WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium. WWE Superstar John Cena, the all-time most requested celebrity wish granter, invited wish kids to join him for his entrance prior to his marquee match. The wish kids received cheers and applause from more than 80,000 fans in attendance. It was the first time in the 40-year partnership between WWE and Make-A-Wish that wish kids were incorporated into WrestleMania.
The timing could not have been better as Make-A-Wish is celebrating World Wish Day leading up to April 29, the anniversary of the wish that inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish. Throughout the month of April, donors, volunteers, fundraisers and partners like WWE have joined together with Make-A-Wish to share the impact that wishes have not only on the wish kids and their families, but also on the entire community that makes those wishes possible.
All in all, 20 wish kids were in Hollywood to have their wishes come true to attend WrestleMania 39. Beyond the event itself, the wish kids and their families were treated to a private meet-and-greet with WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, Finn Balor, Bayley, Carmella and Omos, and they became the latest inductees into the prestigious Circle of Champions – an exclusive group that honors the perseverance and toughness of wish kids.
"WWE understands that the wishes they help to grant can provide children with critical illnesses with the strength and resilience they need to fight whatever challenges come their way," said Leslie Motter, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish America. "This year's WrestleMania is the latest example of the types of life-changing experiences that WWE provides to wish kids and their families on a regular basis."
While WrestleMania is the largest wish granting event each year, support from WWE takes place year-round in the form of wish granting, ticket donations and meet-and-greets with WWE Superstars. In fact, in recognition of World Wish Day, WWE has invited wish alumni (i.e., former wish recipients) and their family members to attend Monday Night Raw in Chicago this Monday, April 24. The alumni will receive complementary tickets as honorary representatives of the Make-A-Wish partnership.
Over the course of 40 years, WWE has helped to grant thousands of wishes, creating hope and renewing energy for the wish kids, their families and everyone involved. Make-A-Wish is grateful to have WWE as part of the community of individuals and partners that have raised their hands to make wishes possible. Join WWE in raising a hand to support Make-A-Wish in the leadup to World Wish Day by visiting wish.org/worldwishday.
About Make-A-Wish Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 24,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 550,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide; more than 360,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
Make-A-Wish, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Make-A-Wish swirl-and-star logo are marks of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
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Oklahoma prepares to execute man for 3-year-old’s killing
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma plans to execute a man Thursday for the torture slaying of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son in 1993.
Richard Stephen Fairchild, who turns 63 on Thursday, is set to receive a lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Fairchild, an ex-Marine, was convicted of killing Adam Broomhall after the child wet the bed. Prosecutors say Fairchild held both sides of his body against a scorching furnace, then threw him into a table. The child never regained consciousness and died later that day.
“The method of Adam’s murder can only be described as torture,” prosecutors from the Oklahoma attorney general’s office wrote to the state’s Pardon and Parole Board, which voted 4-1 last month against recommending clemency for Fairchild.
Attorneys for Fairchild argue that he was abused as a child, is mentally ill and is remorseful for his actions.
“As Richard Fairchild’s brain has deteriorated, he has descended into psychosis, a fact well-documented in his prison records,” Emma Rolls, one of Fairchild’s attorneys, said in a statement to the board. “Yet despite having lost touch with reality, Richard remains remorseful for his crime and continues to have an unblemished prison record. There is no principled reason for Oklahoma to execute him.”
Fairchild’s execution would be the seventh since Oklahoma resumed carrying out the death penalty in October 2021. It would be the 16th execution in the U.S. this year, including one in Texas and one in Arizona on Wednesday, up from last year’s three-decade low of 11. An execution was also scheduled for later Thursday in Alabama.
Also Thursday, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is expected to rule on a request from death row inmate Richard Glossip for a hearing to determine whether a co-defendant sought to recant his testimony that Glossip hired him to kill motel owner Barry Van Treese. Glossip is also seeking what his attorneys allege is evidence that was withheld by prosecutors, including interviews with witnesses. The court rejected a similar request by Glossip earlier this month.
The U.S. has seen waning support in recent years for the death penalty across all political parties. About 6 in 10 Americans favor the death penalty, according to the General Social Survey, a major trends survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. While a majority continue to express support for the death penalty, the share has declined steadily since the 1990s, when nearly three-quarters were in favor.
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History shows tornado outbreaks are a threat in Indiana, but whether it's a single tornado or several having a plan in place can help keep you and your family safe.
Only a small percentage of thunderstorms become severe, producing damaging wind and large hail.
Even fewer end up producing a tornado. Fortunately, most Indiana tornadoes are considered weak with winds of 110 mph or less. However, we are not immune from strong tornadoes.
Two deadly outbreaks account for 70% of all tornado fatalities in the Hoosier state since 1950.
Indiana's Tornado History
On June 2, 1990, 37 tornadoes formed in a single day. That month, 44 touched down across the state.
In 2011, 72 tornadoes raked the Hoosier state.
But the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak on April 11, 1965 were the deadliest in the state of Indiana. During that outbreak 137 Hoosiers were killed and more than 1,700 were injured.
On April 3 and 4 1974, the 'Super Outbreak' of tornadoes produced 148 tornadoes that swept across 13 states including Indiana. In all, 21 tornadoes ripped across 38 Indiana counties.
What to do
When a Tornado Warning is issued, you should seek shelter immediately.
"Get In, Get Down and Cover Up."
A basement is definitely the safest place to be, but if your home or the place you're visiting doesn't have one you should move to an interior hallway or bathroom with no windows. The key is to put as many walls between you and the outside of your home as possible. Then cover your head with a helmet, blanket or pillows.
If you live in a mobile home, you need to have a plan in place to move to a permanent structure when that tornado alarm sounds. This could be a building within your community or a house close enough to seek shelter. Do your homework and find the safest place for you and your family to move to safety.
If you live in an apartment on an upper floor, seek shelter on the lowest level. You should get to know a first floor resident and make arrangements for severe weather or find another safe place on or below ground level. Ask if your community has a designated shelter available.
The best safety plan is of no value if you don’t know the storm is coming.
Our Storm Shield App is free and acts as a weather radio for your phone. This is especially important when storms arrive in the middle of the night.
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- Donation of $4.05 million to three historically Black colleges and universities
- Provides 45 full scholarships to students interested in the energy sector
- Builds on bp's aim for greater diversity, equity and inclusion for its workforce and customers
HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bp announced today it is investing $4.05 million in three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) to provide students with scholarship funding, exposure to the energy industry, and career development experience.
As part of bp's new HBCU Fellowship Program, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T University, and Prairie View A&M University will each receive $1.35 million, covering five full scholarships per year at each school for three years – a total of 45 full scholarships during that period. Students who successfully complete the program will be provided with opportunities for additional development, including internships.
Mark Crawford, bp's senior vice president, global diversity, equity and inclusion, said: "We need the best and the brightest talent as we transform our company. We are thrilled to work with these great universities and provide students with an opportunity to earn a degree while giving them real-world experience in the exciting and evolving energy sector."
The donation builds on bp's aim for greater diversity, equity and inclusion for its workforce and customers. The company has taken steps in recent years to develop a global framework for action to guide its efforts in the areas of talent, accountability, and transparency. As a result, it has launched gender and minority ambitions and designed programs supporting the development of ethnic minority talent.
Dave Lawler, bp America chairman and president, said: "Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion goes beyond just words. It's our actions that define us, and this program will help us develop a consistent pipeline of talent for the future. This is another example of how we're driving change across bp and building a culture that gives everyone an opportunity to succeed."
The three universities are part of bp's talent acquisition portfolio, and the company has successfully recruited talent from each school.
Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said: "I want to commend bp for crafting a program that complements our goal to prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers and business executives for this key industry. This partnership will provide Florida A&M University students with internships, scholarships and, ultimately career opportunities allowing them to prosper while addressing important challenges that we face as a society."
North Carolina A&T Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. said: "North Carolina A&T is proud to be a catalyst for success by preparing well-trained graduates to fuel the energy sector and its essential infrastructure. We are happy to partner with bp, a corporation demonstrating its commitment to establishing, maintaining and growing a talent pipeline. We know that investing in education results in economic growth and civic engagement that fosters innovative solutions to global challenges."
Specific, consistent criteria for student selection was created and agreed upon by bp and the selected universities. Scholarships will be open to all US students on each campus who have an interest in the energy sector, a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and are in good standing.
Prairie View A&M President Dr. Ruth Simmons said: "bp's commitment aligns with Prairie View A&M University's focus on preparing today's students for leadership in the most vital sectors of our global economy and future. We are honored to have this opportunity to partner with bp. The HBCU Fellowship Program aids us in ensuring that our promising students, across some of our most dynamic degree programs, have the opportunity to gain real-world experience throughout their collegiate careers and access mentorship inside the sector - all while alleviating the financial burden of their education."
Applications for the program will open in the first quarter of 2023, with students notified in April of a final decision. A committee consisting of university faculty will select the final recipients with input from bp.
About bp
bp's ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp has a larger economic footprint in the United States than anywhere else in the world, investing more than $140 billion since 2005 and supporting about 245,000 jobs. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.
About Florida A&M University
Founded October 3, 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public, historically Black university located in Tallahassee, Florida. FAMU's 14 colleges and schools offer a total of 54 bachelor's degrees, 29 master's degrees, three professional degrees and 12 doctoral degrees. FAMU is part of the State University System of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite campuses across Florida. These include the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.
About North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically Black university, as well as its top ranked (Money magazine, Best Colleges; Washington Monthly College Guide and Rankings). It is a land-grant, doctoral university, classified as "high research" by the Carnegie Foundation and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System. A&T is known for its leadership in producing graduates in engineering, agriculture and other STEM fields. The university was founded in 1891 and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
About Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View A&M University, founded in 1876, is the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas and the third largest Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in the nation. Designated as an "institution of the first class" in the Texas Constitution, the enrollment exceeds 9,000 students, and over 80,000 graduates. PVAMU offers academic programs through its seven colleges, Undergraduate Studies, and the School of Architecture, boasting degree options leading to bachelor's to doctoral-level degrees. A Carnegie-classified high-research (R2) University, and a member of The Texas A&M University System, PVAMU is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu.
Notes to editors
- Additional information about career opportunities with bp can be found here.
- Additional information about bp's DE&I efforts can be found here.
Further information
bp press office, US, uspress@bp.com
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd. (Boviet Solar), a leading global solar energy technology company specializing in manufacturing of PERC PV cells, Gamma Series™ Monofacial and Vega Series™ Bifacial PV Modules, celebrates the 35th anniversary of its parent company Boway Group.
Boviet Solar Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013. In 2016, Boviet Solar was acquired by Ningbo Boway Alloy Material Co., Ltd., a subsidiary holding company of the Boway Group (formally known as Powerway Group). Boway Group, which was founded in 1987, is a multi-national, billion-dollars-plus company that focuses on multiple industries including new materials, new energy, precision EDM wire, precision machine parts, high-end sanitary hardware, and corporate capital. For more information about Boway Group, visit https://www.en.bowaygroup.com/
As part of Boway Group's portfolio of companies, Boviet Solar is the one of the largest PV manufacturers in Vietnam with 1.5 gigawatts of PV cell and PV module manufacturing capacity and more than 700 plus employees worldwide.
"Boway Group's 35th anniversary is an important milestone for Boviet Solar," said Sienna Cen, president of Boviet Solar USA. "As the solar energy industry has become more commoditized, having the technological resources of a company like Boway Group keeps Boviet Solar competitive. Capabilities provided by the parent company allow us to continue to grow, expand and deliver top performing PV modules to our clients."
Boviet Solar has maintained its position as a BloombergNEF Tier 1 solar module manufacturer since 2017. The company offers financial stability, technology know-how, manufacturing excellence and supply chain transparency. Boviet Solar's PV Modules are known for their power, performance and quality and have been rated as top performers on the PVEL module reliability scorecard since 2019.
About Boviet Solar
Founded in 2013 in Vietnam, Boviet Solar is part of Boway Group and a global Tier 1 solar technology company that specializes in the manufacturing of Monocrystalline PERC cells, Gamma Series™ Monofacial and Vega Series™ Bifacial PV modules, as well as solar project development. The company works with IPPs, EPCs, project developers, solar installers, and contractors to deliver top-performing PV modules for utility-scale, commercial, industrial, and residential solar projects. With a proven track record of success working with many of the industry's leading players, Boviet Solar has maintained its position as a BloombergNEF Tier 1 solar module manufacturer and supplier since 2017. The company offers financial stability, technology know-how, manufacturing excellence and supply chain transparency. Boviet Solar's PV Modules are known for their power, performance and quality and have been rated as top performers on the PVEL module reliability scorecard since 2019. Boviet Solar has offices in the USA and Germany, and its global headquarters are in Vietnam. For more information, visit www.bovietsolar.com.
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CA Eureka CA Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 1, 2023
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.MONDAY...Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 1000 to
1500 feet. Highs 35 to 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain showers and snow showers likely.
Lows 24 to 34. Highs 35 to 50.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of
rain showers and snow showers. Lows 26 to 36. Highs 41 to 56.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers and snow showers. Highs 45 to 60. Lows 30 to 40.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 48 to 63.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gasquet 51 39 47 / 90 90 100
$$
CAZ103-011615-
Northern Humboldt Coast-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers early in the morning, then chance
of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest wind
around 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the
evening, then chance of rain showers overnight. Lows 36 to 46.
West wind around 10 mph shifting to the south overnight.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers. Highs 45 to 55. South wind around 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Lows 30 to 40. Northwest wind
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Snow level 1000 to
1500 feet. Highs 44 to 54. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 44 to 54.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 31 to 41.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Highs 48 to 58. Lows 31 to 41.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Highs 53 to 65. Lows 34 to 44.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
McKinleyville 52 41 50 / 90 50 90
Arcata 53 41 50 / 90 50 100
Eureka 53 40 50 / 90 50 100
Fortuna 52 41 50 / 90 30 100
$$
CAZ104-011615-
Southwestern Humboldt-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers early in the morning, then chance
of rain showers in the afternoon. Near steady temperature in the
mid 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the valleys and southwest
10 to 20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers through the night. Chance
of snow showers overnight. Snow level 2500 feet. Lows 33 to 43.
Northwest wind around 10 mph shifting to the southwest overnight.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers likely in the morning, then rain showers
and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level 2500 to 3000 feet.
Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 40 to 52. South wind
around 5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers.
Snow level 1500 to 2000 feet. Lows 29 to 39. Northwest wind 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Snow level 1500 to 2000 feet. Highs 39 to 51. North wind 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers. Lows 31 to 41.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 39 to 52.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Lows 30 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 44 to 55.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 48 to 63.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Honeydew 50 37 47 / 90 20 90
$$
CAZ105-011615-
Northern Humboldt Interior-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers and snow showers early in the
morning, then rain showers and snow showers likely in the
afternoon. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. Snow level
3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Southwest wind around
20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening.
Chance of snow showers through the night. Rain showers likely
overnight. Snow level 2500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch.
Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers and snow showers. Near steady temperature
in the upper 30s. Snow level 2500 feet. Snow accumulations of
1 to 3 inches.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and snow showers. Snow level 1000 to
1500 feet. Lows 23 to 33.
.MONDAY...Rain showers and snow showers likely. Snow level
1000 to 1500 feet. Highs 36 to 51. Northwest wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers
and snow showers. Lows 26 to 36. Highs 36 to 51.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Lows 25 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers and snow showers. Highs 42 to 57. Lows 27 to 37.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers and snow showers. Highs 48 to 63. Lows 30 to 40.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 65.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Orleans 52 40 48 / 100 50 90
Hoopa 51 40 47 / 100 40 90
Willow Creek 52 39 47 / 100 40 100
$$
CAZ106-011615-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers early in the morning, then rain
showers likely in the afternoon. Near steady temperature in the
lower 40s. Snow level 4000 to 4500 feet. Southwest wind around
20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Snow level 2500 to 3000 feet. Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers and snow showers likely in the morning,
then rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level
2500 feet. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Highs 37 to 52.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Snow level 2000 feet falling to 1000 feet overnight.
Lows 25 to 35.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Highs 38 to 53. Northwest wind
around 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers. Lows 27 to 37.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 36 to 51.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Lows 25 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers and snow showers. Highs 42 to 57. Lows 27 to 37.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 48 to 63.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain
showers. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 51 to 66.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Garberville 52 38 50 / 90 20 80
$$
CAZ107-011615-
Northern Trinity-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers and snow showers. Breezy. Snow
level 4000 to 4500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Highs
40 to 55. Southwest wind around 20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers
in the evening, then slight chance of snow showers overnight.
Snow level 3000 feet falling to 2000 feet overnight. Lows 23 to
33.
.SUNDAY...Chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning,
then rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level
2000 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Snow
accumulations up to 2 inches. Highs 36 to 51. West wind around
20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Snow level
1500 feet falling to 500 feet overnight. Lows 16 to 26. West wind
around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Snow level
500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 50.
Northwest wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers. Lows 18 to 28.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Highs 36 to 51.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows 18 to 28.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 43 to 58.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 24 to 34. Highs
48 to 63.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 52 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Trinity Center 45 27 44 / 90 30 80
Weaverville 49 33 47 / 80 20 70
$$
CAZ108-011615-
Southern Trinity-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers early in the morning. Snow showers
through the day. Rain showers likely in the afternoon. Snow level
4500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 37 to 52.
Southwest wind around 20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers
in the evening. Snow level 3500 feet in the evening. Lows 25 to
35.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers
in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers in the
afternoon. Snow level 2500 to 3000 feet. Snow accumulations of
1 to 3 inches. Highs 34 to 49. West wind around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Snow level
2000 feet falling to 1000 feet overnight. Lows 20 to 30. West
wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Chance of snow showers. Snow
level 500 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Highs 34 to
49. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows 21 to 31.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Highs 33 to 48.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows 21 to 31.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 40 to 55.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 28 to 38. Highs
46 to 61.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 50 to 65.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hayfork 50 30 46 / 80 10 70
Ruth 47 29 44 / 80 20 80
$$
CAZ109-011615-
Mendocino Coast-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers early in the morning, then rain
showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 46 to 56. Southwest wind
10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows 34 to
44. Northwest wind up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the
morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 46 to
56. Northeast wind around 10 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers. Snow level 1500 to 2000 feet. Lows 31 to 41.
Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Snow level 1500 to 2000 feet. Highs 45 to 55. Northwest wind
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 31 to 41.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 45 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 48 to
58.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain showers. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 49 to 64.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Fort Bragg 53 40 52 / 90 10 60
Point Arena 53 43 51 / 80 10 30
$$
CAZ110-011615-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers. Highs 43 to 54. At higher
elevation, southwest wind up to 25 mph decreasing to up to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Snow level
3000 to 3500 feet. Lows 30 to 40.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning,
then rain showers and snow showers likely in the afternoon. Snow
level 2500 to 3000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs
41 to 54.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Snow level 2000 feet falling to 1000 feet overnight.
Lows 25 to 35.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 2000 feet in the
afternoon. Highs 42 to 54. Northwest wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs
40 to 53.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 46 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers. Lows 32 to 42. Highs 49 to 64.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 56 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Leggett 50 37 48 / 90 10 70
Laytonville 48 33 46 / 90 10 60
Willits 49 35 48 / 80 10 50
$$
CAZ111-011615-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Chance of snow showers early in the morning.
Rain showers likely through the day. Snow showers likely in the
afternoon. Snow level 4500 to 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to
1 inch. Highs 38 to 53. Southwest wind around 20 mph at higher
elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the
evening. Snow level 4000 feet in the evening. Lows 26 to 36.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then chance
of rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level
2500 to 3000 feet. Highs 36 to 51.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Snow level 2000 feet falling to 1000 feet overnight.
Lows 20 to 30. West wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Breezy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Snow level 1000 to 1500 feet. Highs 36 to 51. Northwest wind
20 to 25 mph with gusts at higher elevations to around 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs
36 to 51.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 22 to 32.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain showers and snow showers. Highs 43 to 58. Lows 25 to 35.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers and snow showers. Highs 53 to 68. Lows 29 to 39.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Covelo 50 35 48 / 70 10 60
$$
CAZ112-011615-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Rain showers likely early in the morning, then
rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 57. Southwest wind
around 20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs
47 to 57.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Snow level 1500 to 2000 feet. Lows 29 to 39.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 45 to 55. Northwest wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 39.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
44 to 54.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain showers. Highs 50 to 60. Lows 31 to 41.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of
rain showers. Highs 55 to 65. Lows 35 to 45.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 57 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Boonville 51 37 51 / 70 10 20
$$
CAZ113-011615-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers early in the
morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 44 to
55. Southwest wind around 20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Snow
level 2500 to 3000 feet. Highs 44 to 55.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Snow level 2500 feet in the evening. Lows 27 to 37. Northwest
wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 44 to 55. Northwest wind around 20 mph
with gusts at higher elevations to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 27 to 37.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 43 to 54. Lows
28 to 38.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs
49 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 50 to 65.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs 58 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Ukiah 54 38 54 / 60 10 30
$$
CAZ114-011615-
Northern Lake-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow
showers early in the morning, then rain showers likely in the
afternoon. Snow accumulations up to 1 inch. Highs 37 to 51.
Southwest wind around 20 mph at higher elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Lows 26 to 36.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon.
Highs 37 to 52. West wind around 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Slight chance of rain
showers and snow showers. Snow level 2500 feet in the evening.
Lows 21 to 31. West wind 20 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs 36 to 51. Northwest wind 20 to
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 21 to 31.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 36 to 50. Lows
22 to 32.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs
41 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows 30 to 40. Highs
46 to 61.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs
50 to 65.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Pillsbury 51 31 50 / 60 10 40
$$
CAZ115-011615-
Southern Lake-
804 AM PDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers through
the day. Highs 45 to 58. Southwest wind around 20 mph at higher
elevation.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 32 to 42.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs
47 to 58.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows 26 to 36. West wind
20 to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 45 to 57. Northwest wind around 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 26 to 36.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 44 to 57. Lows
28 to 38.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers. Highs 49 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight
chance of rain showers. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 49 to 63.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
58 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lakeport 50 36 50 / 50 10 20
Middletown 55 38 57 / 30 10 10
Clearlake 53 37 54 / 30 10 10
$$
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National Bank of Canada: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian attorneys on Tuesday boycotted all the court procedures to protest a new reorganization plan that cuts the number of courts almost by half.
The High Judicial Council, the country’s top institution on courts, decided to cut the number of the first instance courts from 22 to 13, the appeals courts from six to one and the administrative courts from six to two. That means lawyers and their clients must sometimes go to other cities for trials, or to the capital for the appeals court.
Its decision last week said the moves aimed at “increasing the efficiency of the judicial system for citizens” and also a better distribution of the judges’ workload.
But attorneys said it was doing the opposite, violating citizens’ access to the courts and delaying the court processes. It also accused the council of not taking their opinion into consideration.
The attorneys have boycotted 500 court cases this week, threatening to continue the strike unless reorganization plan is cancelled.
Judicial corruption has plagued post-communist Albania, a NATO member since 2009, hampering its democratic processes and slowing its path into the European Union.
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Convergence increases the Internet of Things total addressable market by up to 50 percent
WATERLOO, ON, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the Internet of Things (IoT) to reach its potential as a fully interconnected ecosystem the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT is critical, according to a new and independent report published by McKinsey, and cybersecurity must be embedded in the IoT as opposed to being a separate software category that is bolted-on. McKinsey states that few companies can converge enterprise IT cybersecurity solutions with IoT platforms, and BlackBerry is a company that is well-positioned to do so. The full report from McKinsey can be viewed here.
BlackBerry today is organized around the two high-growth markets of cybersecurity and the IoT and is a leader in enterprise and embedded security. The convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT is aligned with BlackBerry's capabilities, uniquely positioning the company to secure the interconnected IoT and expanding the company's differentiation strategy. McKinsey has determined that the convergence of cybersecurity and the IoT, translates to an IoT total addressable market (TAM) of up to $750 billion by 2030, which is 50 percent more than current IoT market forecasts without convergence.
"Through a survey of companies across geographies and industries, McKinsey found that digital trust is ranked as a critical element of the purchase decision by 61 percent of IoT buyers. BlackBerry's expertise in delivering unmatched secure connectivity solutions, with unwavering user privacy, is why we are trusted around the world," said John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO. "We are pleased that our long-term strategy, aligned with the two key markets of cybersecurity and the IoT, is validated in these market insights from McKinsey. Our bold thought leadership asserted in 2021 that the convergence of IT and OT is the key to unlocking the value of the IoT and to delivering the next revolution in how we live and work, and the combination of our enterprise and embedded security portfolios puts us in the unique position to deliver on this market need."
The referenced report is published independently by McKinsey and this press release is issued independently by BlackBerry.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
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Rapper 2 Chainz announces his acting debut in upcoming action thriller film, “The Enforcer.” The film starring Antonio Banderas, Kate Bosworth, Mojean Ara and “WuTang Clan’s” Zolee Griggs debuts in theaters and on-demand this month. Check out the trailer inside.
2 Chainz took a moment from celebrating his Shroomsday birthday party with his star-studded friends to share his upcoming project. The Atlanta rapper shared a trailer clip from the upcoming film to his personal Instagram account saying, “Sooo much goin on I almost forget to tell you that I’m Making my official acting debut #THEENFORCER OUT ON sept 23.”
His friends congratulated him, leaving comments like, “Big Office Toni!” and “Oh I’m all in.” The 45 year old artist is having an impressive month. He recently celebrated his birthday on September 12th by hosting a massive “Shroomsday” birthday party. The “Love Me Sum U” festival featured a special performance by The Isley Brothers. 2 Chainz relished in the moment, saying that he had “the biggest no fent [fentanyl] and no violence event in Atl in a long time.”
Shout out to 2 Chainz for providing the vibes and a downright groovy time. The city of Atlanta certainly needed the refreshing energy.
As for his upcoming acting debut in “The Enforcer,” we don’t have specific details about his role. The film follows Miami’s top mob enforcer Cuda (Banderas), who sacrifices it all to tear down the criminal organization he’s spent his whole life building up. Then, he discovers his boss Estelle (Bosworth) is putting a young runaway’s life in grave danger. Now, he has one last chance to make up for his past and find redemption – both for himself and his family – before the mob hunts him down for his betrayal.
The film is directed by Richard Hughes from a screenplay written by W. Peter Iliff. Screen Media Films will release “The Enforcer” theatrically and On-Demand (VOD) on Friday, September 23, 2022.
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State prepares for Monkeypox outbreak in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The CDC reports more than 1,900 cases of Monkeypox reaching nearly every state. In Louisiana-- the department of health confirmed 17 cases and health officials expect to see more. The good news is that testing is getting easier.
“Before this week, samples could only really be sent to our state lab in Baton Rouge, the office of public health lab. Now they can be sent to a number of normal labs,” said Dr. Joseph Kanter with The Louisiana Department of Health.
Dr. Vincent Shaw, a doctor with Baton Rouge General, says some symptoms are more noticeable than others.
“The symptoms that most people will get are going to be a rash or what they call a pox-like rash, which are going to be blisters or little, small pimples in addition to that they’re going to have some flu-like illness symptoms such as fever, cough, body aches, muscle aches in addition to a swelling of lymph nodes,” said Dr. Vincent Shaw, Baton Rouge General Physician.
There are only 1,000 doses of the vaccine in the state, health officials are only giving them to folks who are high-risk or those who have been exposed.
Although doctors are encouraging you to be cautious, they say that this virus is not the next COVID.
“I think everyone is a little bit on edge because of COVID and the fatigue with COVID but we just must make it clear that this is not Ebola, this is not expected to become a massive disruptive pandemic,” Dr. Joseph Kanter, LDH
Monkeypox is not deadly and usually takes about two weeks to heal. If you think you have contracted the virus, medical professionals advise you to contact your doctor and isolate for a few days.
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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Fiona was forecast to move across the Caribbean's easternmost islands Friday night before slowing to a spot just south of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico late Saturday and Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Friday's forecast increased the estimated rainfall totals for the affected islands, to as much as a foot (30 centimeters) in places across eastern and southern Puerto Rico and 16 inches (41 centimeters) in the eastern Dominican Republic. That much rain may cause flash floods and mudslides in higher terrain, with coastal flooding and life-threatening surf possible as Fiona's winds blow ashore, the center said.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season's sixth named storm was sustaining top winds of about 50 mph (85 kph) when an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft measured its progress Friday morning, the center said. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days.
At 8 a.m. EDT on Friday, Fiona was moving at 15 mph (24 kph), about 175 miles (285 kilometers) east of Guadeloupe. Tropical storm warnings were in effect for the Leeward Islands, and a tropical storm watch was issued for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Dominica. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tropical-Storm-Fiona-bringing-heavy-rains-to-17446015.php | 2022-09-16 13:25:47 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tropical-Storm-Fiona-bringing-heavy-rains-to-17446015.php |
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flare Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company targeting transcription factors to discover precision medicines for cancer and other diseases, has been named to Inc. magazine's annual Best Workplaces list. The list is a result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or virtual facility.
The Inc. Best Workplaces recognizes the companies that foster a unique culture that thrives in the face of adversity, fosters employee growth and advancement at all levels, and redefines the workplace and continues to enrich it.
"We are honored to be included in Inc. Magazine's Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023. At Flare, we believe that our exceptional culture is a direct reflection of our people. By prioritizing the well-being and success of our team members, we create a positive and collaborative work environment where innovation and excellence thrive," said Amit Rakhit, M.D., M.B.A., Chief Executive Officer of Flare Therapeutics. "The team's passion, creativity, and dedication shape the way we work, interact, and achieve our goals and makes us excited to come to work every day. We are immensely appreciative for all our employees who have contributed to the success and culture of the company, and we look forward to advancing our business and delivering on our mission to deliver cutting-edge medicines for patients."
After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected almost 600 honorees this year. Each company that was nominated took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization's benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.
"Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim," says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "Proving to the world that you're a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement."
About Flare Therapeutics Inc.
Flare Therapeutics is a biotechnology company changing the paradigm in drugging transcription factors with an initial focus in precision oncology. Flare's proprietary engine is founded on the identification of novel druggable pockets, or 'switch sites', within transcription factor complexes that solve for where to drug and how to tune gene expression to discover small molecule precision medicines for cancer and other diseases. The team has rapidly advanced an emerging pipeline of assets and plans to advance its lead precision oncology program, FX-909, a small molecule inhibitor targeting PPARG into the clinic in 2023 in individuals with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. For more information, please visit www.flaretx.com.
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About Quantum Workplace
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Christian pilgrims participated in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week.
Worshipers carried palm fronds and olive branches and marched from the top of the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem’s historic Old City, home to holy sites of the three Abrahamic monotheistic faiths.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa and other Catholic clergy took part in the traditional procession, and handed out palm fronds to believers before leading them in a procession inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where tradition holds that Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected.
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and is the start of the church’s most solemn week, which includes the Good Friday re-enactment of Jesus’ crucifixion and death and his resurrection on Easter.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Flu cases remain high in Florida, and one doctor says we can expect the virus to be around for a few more months.
The latest data from the Florida Department of Health shows flu activity is increasing in Flagler, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Sumter counties.
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Flu activity is holding steady in Brevard, Lake and Seminole counties and on the decrease in Volusia County.
Emergency department visits because of the flu or an influenza-like illness are also on the increase in Florida.
Some pharmacies are seeing a shortage of over-the-counter medications. However, Dr. Kevin Kuriakose, the Medical Director for Children’s Asthma, Lung, and Sleep Specialists, said there are still ways parents can help their kids.
“Hydration is the key, so hydration is very important,” Kuriakose said. “When we get dehydrated, it’s very quick to get dehydrated and things do tend to be worse, you feel worse, it lingers longer.”
That means sticking to clear liquids, such as water, broth, decaffeinated tea or drinks with electrolytes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can also try sucking on ice chips or ice pops.
At the first sign of symptoms, Kuriakose said it’s good to get checked by a doctor because sometimes antivirals like Tamiflu can help.
He also said it’s not too late to get a flu shot.
“I’ve been telling people, even today as we’re seeing kids and families, telling them that they should if they haven’t already gotten it,” Kuriakose said.
The Florida Department of Health said flu season should end in May.
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MT. WASHINGTON, N.H. (WPRI) – New Hampshire’s Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast, recorded the coldest wind chill in the history of the United States on Saturday morning when an arctic air mass hit New England.
The Mount Washington Observatory recorded a new, record-low air temperature of -46.9 degrees Fahrenheit as of Saturday morning at 4:10 a.m, according to overnight summit conditions.
The previous record daily low of -32 degrees Fahrenheit was set in 1963.
The previous wind chill record was shattered overnight, when wind chills dropped to -108.4 degrees at different points on Friday night and Saturday morning. The previous record was -102.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Winds will also remain elevated Saturday morning, with wind speeds ranging from 100-115 mph with gusts up to 135 mph,” the observatory wrote in a summit forecast on Saturday. “Strong winds and harsh cold temperatures will continue to produce dangerously low wind chill values, with wind chill values remaining at 100 below to 110 below Saturday morning.
The record-cold temps come amid what experts call a “generational Arctic outbreak” throughout the Northeast, a branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) told CNN.
On Saturday morning, dangerously cold temperatures remained, along with wind chills that dropped to -45 to -50 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas. On Sunday, however, the frigid temperatures in the region are expected to move out, and possibly rise to the 40s.
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KIGALI, Rwanda — With fresh coats of paint and streets swept clean, Rwanda’s capital is preparing for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit, which will bring leaders of the 54-nation group of mostly former British colonies whose relevance is sometimes questioned.
The summit is an opportunity to highlight Rwanda’s stability and relative prosperity under Kagame’s rule. It also will focus attention on Rwanda’s widely criticized deal with Britain to deport asylum-seekers from the U.K. to Rwanda. Legal challenges stopped a flight that would have brought the first group just days before the summit.
The Commonwealth is a bloc of many developing nations but includes richer ones such as Singapore and Australia. Members range from established democracies such as Canada to more authoritarian ones like Rwanda itself.
Homeless people and sex workers have recently been removed from Kigali’s streets as the government detained them ahead of the summit, according to Human Rights Watch.
What do the Commonwealth’s countries have in common aside from their colonial past? Where is the bloc’s voice in international affairs? And how does Africa, a continent of 1.3 billion people, benefit?
Climate change, and how to rebuild the global economy facing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, will be high on the summit’s agenda, organizers say. The event also will discuss business, civil society, youth and gender issues.
Rwanda, a former Belgian colony now ruled by an Anglophile leader, seeks to show how the country of 13 million people has progressed since the genocide in 1994. It is the sixth African country to host the Commonwealth’s biennial summit since 1971. Neighboring Uganda hosted the summit in 2007.
Commonwealth summits in Africa have been noteworthy. The 1979 gathering in Zambia helped to bring an end to white minority rule in Rhodesia, which became majority-ruled Zimbabwe in 1980. The 1991 summit in Zimbabwe saw the Commonwealth increase international pressure to bring an end to South Africa’s racist system of apartheid.
“The Commonwealth is relevant, but the question is to whom? Do governments get political capital out of it? You profile your country, you profile your name,” said Mwambutsya Ndebesa, a political historian at Uganda’s Makerere University. “You can derive political legitimacy out of hosting such an event.”
That rare opportunity is why countries such as Rwanda appear eager to “spend their meager resources” to host the summit, he said.
Rwandan authorities said they would spend roughly $10 million improving infrastructure ahead of the summit, which was initially scheduled to happen in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotels and restaurants are fully booked, ensuring the summit’s popularity among some Rwandans.
“The bottom line is to showcase what products we Africans have, and visitors will always come back to buy or invest,” said teacher Agnes Nadin. “This is the beauty as CHOGM attracts a big gathering.”
But others who spoke to The Associated Press were less enthusiastic, asking what the Commonwealth means for Africans.
“The former master’s underlying motivation is not good governance in Africa or improvement on the human rights platform but influence-seeking,” said Dias Nyesiga, a business consultant in Kigali.
The Commonwealth should establish a peer-review mechanism of steps each member should take to achieve the bloc’s values, including good governance and the protection of human rights, he said.
The Commonwealth would be more influential if it worked boldly to address global challenges such as “the consequences of pandemics,” said Eric Ndushabandi, a professor of political science at the University of Rwanda.
Representing 2.5 billion people, the Commonwealth notably monitors elections among member countries and makes recommendations in its reports.
The bloc has suspended member states in response to events deemed to be in violation of its values. Nigeria was suspended for years after a harsh military government executed environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others in 1995.
Zimbabwe left the bloc in 2003 as President Robert Mugabe’s government faced criticism over disputed elections and seizures of farms owned by white people. Zimbabwe’s current government now seeks readmission, and analysts say President Emmerson Mnangagwa is pushing for greater international legitimacy after taking power from Mugabe in 2017. Zimbabwe remains under international sanctions.
“Mnangagwa sees it as politically expedient to be added back into the Commonwealth because in as much he has been described as ‘worse than Mugabe,’ he wishes to be seen as a good global citizen,” said Zimbabwean political analyst David Chikwaza. “The Commonwealth’s association is something he believes will cement his mantra of reengagement.”
The Commonwealth undermines its influence by appearing to be more of a nostalgic political group rather than a trading bloc, Chikwaza said.
Commonwealth leaders at a summit in 2018 pledged to boost trade within the bloc to $2 trillion by 2030. But trade between Britain and Commonwealth countries was so low by 2020 that the bloc accounted for only about 9% of the U.K.’s total trade, with the value of exports to the Commonwealth falling by 16% between 2019 and 2020, according to the U.K.’s Office for National Statistics.
With China now Africa’s leading trade partner, the U.K.’s political influence in its former colonies has waned. In Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, a mountain-top parliamentary building erected by the Chinese is set to replace the Victorian-style chamber.
Edson Sangwa, a Zimbabwean vendor of cheap electronics and children’s toys imported from China, quipped: “What is the Commonwealth? We know China!”
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Muhumuza reported from Kampala, Uganda. Farai Mutsaka in Harare, Zimbabwe, contributed. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/as-rwanda-hosts-commonwealth-summit-blocs-role-questioned/2022/06/16/70af07c4-ed4c-11ec-9f90-79df1fb28296_story.html | 2022-06-16 09:27:46 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/as-rwanda-hosts-commonwealth-summit-blocs-role-questioned/2022/06/16/70af07c4-ed4c-11ec-9f90-79df1fb28296_story.html |
Bubba Thompson Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Royals - April 10
Published: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Bubba Thompson -- 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two RBI in his most recent game -- will be in action for the Texas Rangers versus the Kansas City Royals, with Zack Greinke on the hill, on April 10 at 8:05 PM ET.
In his previous game, he collected two extra-base hits (2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two RBI) against the Cubs.
Bubba Thompson Game Info & Props vs. the Royals
- Game Day: Monday, April 10, 2023
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Royals Starter: Zack Greinke
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -189)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +825)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +240)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +155)
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Bubba Thompson At The Plate (2022)
- Thompson hit .259 with five doubles, a home run and seven walks.
- Thompson picked up a hit in 58.2% of his games last year (32 of 55), with at least two hits in 11 of those games (20.0%).
- He hit a long ball once out of 55 games a year ago, going deep in 0.6% of his plate appearances.
- In eight of 55 games last year, Thompson drove in a run, and he had one game with more than one RBI.
- In 16 of 55 games last year (29.1%), he crossed the plate, including two games with multiple runs.
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Bubba Thompson Home/Away Batting Splits (2022)
Royals Pitching Rankings (2022)
- The pitching staff for the Royals had a collective 7.6 K/9 last season, which ranked 25th in MLB.
- The Royals' 4.72 team ERA ranked 27th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Royals pitchers combined to give up 173 total home runs last year (1.1 per game). That ranked 17th in baseball.
- The Royals will send Greinke (0-2) to the mound for his third start of the season.
- The righty last appeared on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he went six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up seven hits.
- The 39-year-old ranks 32nd in ERA (2.38), 58th in WHIP (1.324), and 75th in K/9 (6.4) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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(The Hill) — Justin Bieber is relaunching his “Justice” tour, more than a month after saying he had been sidelined by a Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis.
A representative for the “Ghost” singer confirmed that Bieber’s international tour would resume on July 31 in Italy, Variety reported Tuesday.
Bieber is poised to perform at stops in Europe, South America, South Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
The 28-year-old performer revealed last month in an Instagram post that he had partial facial paralysis as a result of the syndrome, a disorder that affects the facial nerves near one ear.
“This is pretty serious, as you can see,” Bieber told fans.
“I wish this wasn’t the case, but obviously my body is telling me I’ve got to slow down,” he said at the time, announcing that several North American tour dates — including stops in Washington, New York, Philadelphia and Boston, among others — would be postponed. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/justin-bieber-to-relaunch-world-tour-after-ramsay-hunt-diagnosis/ | 2022-07-19 20:59:08 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/justin-bieber-to-relaunch-world-tour-after-ramsay-hunt-diagnosis/ |
Friday's golf: Jeongeun Lee6 finds her form, leads LPGA in Cincinnati
Cincinnati — Without a top 10 since the Asia swing in early March, Jeongeun Lee6 posted her best score in nearly a year on Friday with a 9-under 63 that gave her a one-shot lead in the Kroger Queen City Championship.
Lee6 has gone three years since her lone win on the LPGA Tour at the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open, and the 26-year-old South Korean hasn’t contended since Singapore at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
She was at 13-under 131, one ahead of Janet Lin of China, who had a 68. Ally Ewing had six straight birdies on the front nine and shot 64, leaving her two behind.
Lee6 was never under much stress and was at her best around the turn at Kenwood Country Club, making seven birdies in a 10-hole stretch.
“It was a good bogey-free round, and it’s been a while I played bogey-free, so I’m really satisfied with my game today,” Lee6 said. “Two more rounds, so I’m just going to focus on my swing. I’m focusing on just downswing, so I did really well today.”
A teenager still in high school will be around for the weekend at the first LPGA Tour event in Cincinnati since 1989. Anna Davis, the 16-year-old from the San Diego area who won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, had a 66 and was at 4-under 140.
Davis has made the cut in three of her five LPGA starts this year, one of them a major at the Evian Championship. She also made the cut two weeks ago in Canada. She was tied for 26th going into the weekend in Cincinnati.
“I’m very excited,” Davis said. “I’m not very in contention, but kind of finally up there on the leaderboard a little bit, so it’ll be nice to see if I can keep climbing the leaderboard on the weekend.”
Gianna Clemente, the 14-year-old who splits time between Ohio and Florida, wasn’t so fortunate. This is her third straight LPGA start — getting through Monday qualifying each time — and she opened with a bogey-free 70 to have a good chance at the weekend.
But she only made one birdie, twice took bogey on par 5s and wound up with a 77 to miss the cut by four shots.
The cut was at 1-under 143 on a course that hasn’t hosted an LPGA-sanctioned tournament since the 1963 U.S. Women’s Open. Another major, the LPGA Championship, was in the area for 10 years until 1989.
The weekend will not include U.S. Women’s Open champion Minjee Lee, who leads the Race to CME Globe, or American star Lexi Thompson. Lee never recovered from a 76 in the opening round. She had a 69 on Friday.
Thompson, who played in the final group a week ago at the Dana Open, went 36 holes without a birdie. She did hole a wedge for eagle on the seventh hole, though that was her lone score under par. Thompson had 16 pars and a bogey for a 71.
Paula Creamer made the cut in her second event back since having her first child. She had a 70 and was at 2-under 142.
Ten players were within five shots of Lee6.
Maria Fassi, the big-hitting Mexican who has struggled to keep it in the short grass, followed a 68 with a 66 and was three behind, along with Sarah Kemp of Australia (68).
Megan Khang, a runner-up last week, had a 66 and was four behind.
Fassi, Kemp and Khang have yet to win on the LPGA Tour, though this year already has produced eight first-time winners.
Fassi finished with five birdies on her last six holes.
“Last week it was the opposite for me. I didn’t quite finish the way I wanted on the Friday and I think it carried to the weekend,” Fassi said. “So I’m just hoping that I flip the script this week and just continue to build on how good I’ve been playing these first 36 holes. I’m excited to see what we can do this next couple of days.”
Champions
Bernhard Langer holed out for eagle from 76 yards on the opening hole and shot his age for the second time this year with a 6-under 65 for a share of the lead with Padraig Harrington in the Ascension Charity Classic in St. Louis.
Langer turned 65 two weeks ago. He shot a 64 in the Chubb Classic earlier in the year.
Harrington, the three-time major champion and most recent Ryder Cup captain for Europe, played bogey-free at Norwood Hills.
Ernie Els, Jose Maria Olazabal and Steven Alker were in the group at 66.
Steve Stricker, coming off a win two weeks ago in Michigan, and John Daly were among those at 67.
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The 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant is among the hundreds of sequoia trees threatened by a wildfire in Yosemite National Park.
The Grizzly Giant stands over 200 feet tall and is among 500 sequoia trees in the Mariposa Grove, which was evacuated and is closed. The rest of the park remains open.
Officials are using the removal of heavy and fine fuels around the trees and deploying ground-based sprinkler systems to increase the humidity near the trees. The fire is burning in difficult terrain with continuous heavy fuels in and around the fire, National Park officials said.
The fire is also in an area with a lot of fuel left behind from trees that died seven to nine years ago.
The effort to fight the fire is expected to be prolonged as the forecast indicates favorable conditions all week. As of Sunday, the fire consumed 2,340 acres.
One feature of sequoia trees that protect them is sequoias tend to drop their lower branches as they grow taller and older, which helps avoid fire from climbing up to the tops of the trees into the canopy, the National Park said. | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/3-000-year-old-tree-among-those-threatened-by-yosemite-wildfire | 2022-07-11 14:25:37 | 0 | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/3-000-year-old-tree-among-those-threatened-by-yosemite-wildfire |
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — For Maryland coach Brenda Frese, this was an almost ideal way to start a busy week.
“It was terrific. That’s where we need to be,” Frese said. “Three games in seven days this week. We talked about it, the Big Ten Tournament, you’re going to be playing multiple games back to back, so extending that depth is really important.”
Abby Meyers scored 24 points and Diamond Miller added 14 in No. 8 Maryland’s 87-66 win. The Terrapins face No. 6 Iowa on Thursday and No. 10 Ohio State on Sunday, but they made short work of the Lady Lions, holding them to 18 points in the first half.
“I think it’s definitely exciting, obviously great opportunities ahead,” Maryland’s Shyanne Sellers said. “I think it really comes down to just being the most disciplined team.”
Maryland (18-4, 9-2 Big Ten) closed the opening quarter with a 20-2 run and made its final nine shots of the period. The Terps have won 11 of 12.
Maryland, which trails Big Ten-leading Indiana by a game in the loss column, led 9-7 before blitzing Penn State (12-10, 3-8) over the latter half of the first quarter. Meyers and Miller scored six points each during the run, and the Terps were up 29-9 after one.
A 3-pointer by Meyers in the final seconds of the half put Maryland up 41-18. The Princeton transfer finished with her highest point total since joining the Terps before this season. Her career high is 29 from a win over Kentucky in last year’s NCAA Tournament.
“Obviously Abby Meyers did a phenomenal job, slicing up our zone and cutting. She’s such a smart player in terms of where to flash and where to rotate,” Penn State coach Carolyn Kieger said. “Diamond Miller, I think is one of the top five players in the country, the way that she plays downhill. She’s one of my favorites to watch, one of my least favorites to play against.”
Makenna Marisa scored 23 points for Penn State, which has dropped five of six.
Sellers scored 15 points for Maryland, which shot 13 of 17 in the first quarter and finished at 53% for the game.
The Terps used 10 players, nine of whom were in for at least 9:17. Reserves Brinae Alexander and Bri McDaniel scored eight points apiece.
“Loved our start. I thought in our first half especially, we just got after it defensively, turning turnovers into points,” Frese said. “We were able to have everybody get in the game, share the basketball and everybody grabbed a rebound.”
BIG PICTURE
Penn State: The Lady Lions shot 24% from the field in the first half, although they did shoot 60% in the second. Penn State scored 31 points in the third quarter.
“I think we just started following the game plan,” Kieger said. “We calmed down a little bit. We got some easy steals in there and started sharing the basketball a little bit more and got some rebounds.”
Maryland: The Terps continue to impress after surrounding Miller with several transfers this season. They pushed the pace early, and this was the first time in six games Maryland surpassed 80 points.
MILESTONE WATCH
Maryland’s Elisa Pinzan scored four points and needs four more to reach 1,000 for her career.
UP NEXT
Penn State: The Lady Lions host Northwestern on Thursday night.
Maryland: The Terps play at Iowa on Thursday night.
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Seven years of sex abuse: How Mormon officials let it happen
Bisbee, Ariz. – MJ was a tiny, black-haired girl, just 5 years old, when her father admitted to his bishop that he was sexually abusing her.
The father, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an admitted pornography addict, was in counseling with his bishop when he revealed the abuse. The bishop, who was also a family physician, followed church policy and called what church officials have dubbed the “help line” for guidance.
But the call offered little help for MJ. Lawyers for the church, widely known as the Mormon church, who staff the help line around the clock told Bishop John Herrod not to call police or child welfare officials. Instead he kept the abuse secret.
“They said, ‘You absolutely can do nothing,’” Herrod said in a recorded interview with law enforcement.
Herrod continued to counsel MJ’s father, Paul Douglas Adams, for another year, and brought in Adams’ wife, Leizza Adams, in hopes she would do something to protect the children. She didn’t. Herrod later told a second bishop, who also kept the matter secret after consulting with church officials who maintain that the bishops were excused from reporting the abuse to police under the state’s so-called clergy-penitent privilege.
Adams continued raping MJ for as many as seven more years, into her adolescence, and also abused her infant sister, who was born during that time. He frequently recorded the abuse on video and posted the video on the internet.
Adams was finally arrested by Homeland Security agents in 2017 with no help from the church, after law enforcement officials in New Zealand discovered one of the videos. He died by suicide in custody before he could stand trial.
The Associated Press has obtained nearly 12,000 pages of sealed records from an unrelated child sex abuse lawsuit against the Mormon church in West Virginia. The documents offer the most detailed and comprehensive look yet at the so-called help line Herrod called. Families of survivors who filed the lawsuit said they show it’s part of a system that can easily be misused by church leaders to divert abuse accusations away from law enforcement and instead to church attorneys who may bury the problem, leaving victims in harm’s way.
The help line has been criticized by abuse victims and their attorneys for being inadequate to quickly stop abuse and protect victims. Yet the Utah-based faith has stuck by the system despite the criticism and increasing scrutiny from attorneys and prosecutors, including those in the Adams case.
“‘I just think that the Mormon church really sucks. Seriously sucks,” said MJ, who is now 16, during an interview with the AP. “They are just the worst type of people, from what I’ve experienced and what other people have also experienced.”
MJ and her adoptive mother asked the AP to use only her initials in part because videos of her abuse posted by her father are still circulating on the internet. The AP does not publish the names of sexual abuse survivors without their consent.
William Maledon, an Arizona attorney representing the bishops and the church in a lawsuit filed by three of the Adams’ six children, told the AP last month that the bishops were not required to report the abuse.
“These bishops did nothing wrong. They didn’t violate the law, and therefore they can’t be held liable,” he said. Maledon referred to the suit as “a money grab.”
In his AP interview, Maledon also insisted Herrod did not know that Adams was continuing to sexually assault his daughter after learning of the abuse in a single counseling session.
But in the recorded interview with the agent obtained by the AP, Herrod said he asked Leizza Adams in multiple sessions if the abuse was ongoing and asked her, “What are we going to do to stop it?”
“At least for a period of time I assumed they had stopped things, but – and then I never asked if they picked up again.”
‘The perfect lifestyle’
The Adams family lived on a lonely dirt road about 8 miles from the center of Bisbee, an old copper-mining town in southeastern Arizona known today for its antique shops and laid-back attitude. Far from prying eyes, the Adams home – a three-bedroom, open concept affair surrounded by desert – was often littered with piles of clothing and containers of lubricant Adams used to sexually abuse his children, according to legal documents reviewed by the AP.
Paul’s wife, Leizza, assumed most of the child-rearing responsibilities, including getting their six children off to school and chauffeuring them to church and religious instruction on Sundays. Paul, who worked for the U.S. Border Patrol, spent much of his time online looking at porn, often with his children watching, or wandering the house naked or in nothing but his underwear.
He had a short fuse and would frequently throw things, yell at his wife and beat his kids. “He just had this explosive personality,” said Shaunice Warr, a Border Patrol agent and a Mormon who worked with Paul and described herself as Leizza’s best friend. “He had a horrible temper.”
Paul was more relaxed while coaxing his older daughter to hold a smartphone camera and record him while he sexually abused her. He also seemed to revel in the abuse in online chat rooms, where he once bragged that he had “the perfect lifestyle” because he could have sex with his daughters whenever he pleased, while his wife knew and “doesn’t care.”
He would later tell investigators the abuse was a compulsion he couldn’t stop. “I got into something too deep that I just couldn’t pull myself out of,” he said. “I’m not trying to say the devil made me do it.”
The Adams family was deeply involved in the Mormon community, and on Sundays they attended services in Bisbee. So Adams turned to his church, and to Bishop Herrod, when he sought help and revealed his abuse of MJ.
Herrod later told Homeland Security agent Robert Edwards he knew from the start that Leizza Adams was unlikely to stop her husband, after he called her into the counseling sessions. The bishop, who was also Leizza’s personal physician, said she seemed “pretty emotionally dead” when her husband recounted his abuse of their daughter. The bishop also recognized the harm being done to MJ. “I doubt (she) will ever do well,” he said in his recorded interview with Homeland Security agents.
Herrod also told Edwards that when he called the help line, church officials told him the state’s clergy-penitent privilege required him to keep Adams’s abuse confidential.
But the law required no such thing.
Arizona’s child sex abuse reporting law, and similar laws in more than 20 states that require clergy to report child sex abuse and neglect, says that clergy, physicians, nurses, or anyone caring for a child who “reasonably believes” a child has been abused or neglected has a legal obligation to report the information to police or the state Department of Child Safety. But it also says that clergy who receive information about child neglect or sexual abuse during spiritual confessions “may withhold” that information from authorities if the clergy determine it is “reasonable and necessary” under church doctrine.
In 2012, when Herrod rotated out of his position as bishop of the Bisbee ward – a Mormon jurisdiction similar to a Catholic parish – he told incoming Bishop Robert “Kim” Mauzy about the abuse in the Adams household. Instead of rescuing MJ by reporting the abuse to authorities, Mauzy also kept the information within the church.
In a separate recorded interview with federal agents obtained by the AP, Mauzy said church officials told him he should convene a confidential disciplinary hearing for Adams, after which Adams was ex-communicated in 2013. Mauzy and other church leaders still didn’t report Adams to the police.
Two years later, in 2015, Leizza Adams gave birth to a second daughter. It took her husband just six weeks to start sexually assaulting her, recording the abuse, and uploading the videos to the internet.
The revelation that Mormon officials may have directed an effort to conceal years of abuse in the Adams household sparked a criminal investigation of the church by Cochise County Attorney Brian McIntyre, and the civil lawsuit by three of the Adams children.
“Who’s really responsible for Herrod not disclosing?” McIntyre asked in an AP interview. “Is it Herrod,” who says he followed the church lawyers’ instruction not to report the abuse to authorities? “Or is it the people who gave him that advice?”
‘The call comes to my cell phone’
When it comes to child sexual abuse, the Mormon church says “the first responsibility of the church in abuse cases is to help those who have been abused and protect those who may be vulnerable to future abuse,” according to its 2010 handbook for church leaders. The handbook also says, “Abuse cannot be tolerated in any form.”
But church officials, from the bishops in the Bisbee ward to officials in Salt Lake City, tolerated abuse in the Adams family for years.
“They just let it keep happening,” said MJ, in her AP interview. “They just said, ‘Hey, let’s excommunicate her father.’ It didn’t stop. ‘Let’s have them do therapy.’ It didn’t stop. ‘Hey, let’s forgive and forget and all this will go away.’ It didn’t go away.”
A similar dynamic played out in West Virginia, where church leaders were accused of covering up the crimes committed by a young abuser from a prominent Mormon family even after he’d been convicted on child sex abuse charges in Utah. The abuser, Michael Jensen, today is serving a 35- to 75-year prison sentence for abusing two children in West Virginia. Their family, along with others, sued the church and settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.
“Child abuse festers and grows in secrecy,” said Lynne Cadigan, a lawyer for the Adams children who filed suit. “That is why the mandatory reporting came into effect. It’s the most important thing in the world to immediately report to the police.”
The lawsuit filed by the three Adams children accuses The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and several members, including Bishops Herrod and Mauzy, of negligence and conspiring to cover up child sex abuse to avoid “costly lawsuits” and protect the reputation of the church, which relies on proselytizing and tithing to attract new members and raise money. In 2020, the church claimed approximately 16 million members worldwide, most of them living outside the United States.
“The failure to prevent or report abuse was part of the policy of the defendants, which was to block public disclosure to avoid scandals, to avoid the disclosure of their tolerance of child sexual molestation and assault, to preserve a false appearance of propriety, and to avoid investigation and action by public authority, including law enforcement,” the suit alleges. “Plaintiffs are informed and believe that such actions were motivated by a desire to protect the reputation of the defendants.”
Very few of the scores of lawsuits against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mention the help line, in part because details of its operations have been a closely guarded secret. The documents in the sealed court records show how it works.
“The help line is certainly there to help – to help the church keep its secrets and to cover up abuse,” said Craig Vernon, an Idaho attorney who has filed several sex abuse lawsuits against the church.
Vernon, a former member, routinely demands that the church require bishops to report sex abuse to police or state authorities rather than the help line.
The sealed records say calls to the help line are answered by social workers or professional counselors who determine whether the information they receive is serious enough to be referred to an attorney with Kirton McConkie, a Salt Lake City firm that represents the church.
A document with the heading “Protocol for abuse help line calls,” which was among the sealed records obtained by the AP, laid out the questions social workers were to ask before determining whether the calls should be referred to the lawyers.
Mormon officials in the West Virginia case said they did not recognize the Protocol and could not authenticate it. But a ranking church official in a separate sex abuse lawsuit in Oregon confirmed that those answering the help line used a “written protocol” to guide them.
“There would be a page containing various topics to discuss and handle,” said Harold C. Brown, then director of the church’s Welfare Services Department.
The Protocol instructs those staffing the help line to tell callers they are to use first names only. “No identifying information should be given.” Under the heading “High Risk Cases,” it also instructs staffers to ask a series of questions, including whether calls concerned possible abuse by a church leader, an employee, or abuse at “a church-sponsored activity.”
The protocol advises those taking the calls to instruct a “priesthood leader,” which includes bishops and stake presidents, to encourage the perpetrator, the victim, or others who know of the abuse to report it. But it also says, in capital letters, that those taking the calls “should never advise a priesthood leader to report abuse. Counsel of this nature should come only from legal counsel.”
That counsel comes from attorneys from Kirton McConkie, which represents the church.
Joseph Osmond, one of the Kirton McConkie lawyers assigned to take help line calls, said in a sealed deposition that he’s always ready to deal with sex abuse complaints.
“Wherever I am. The call comes to my cell phone,” he said. He then acknowledged that he did not refer calls to a social worker and wouldn’t know how to do so.
Osmond declined to comment through church officials. Peter Schofield, a Kirton McConkie lawyer long associated with the help line, also declined to answer questions from the AP.
Maledon, the attorney for the church in the Adams lawsuit, said church clergy or church attorneys have made “hundreds of reports” of child abuse to civil authorities in Arizona over an unspecified number of years. But he could not say how many calls to the help line were not referred to police or child welfare officials and could not provide a referral rate.
Two church practices, identified in the sealed records, work together to ensure that the contents of all help lines calls remain confidential. First, all records of calls to the help line are routinely destroyed. “Those notes are destroyed by the end of every day,” said Roger Van Komen, the church’s director of Family Services, in an affidavit included in the sealed records.
Second, church officials say that all calls referred to Kirton McConkie lawyers are covered by attorney-client privilege and remain out of the reach of prosecutors and victims’ attorneys. “The church has always regarded those communications between its lawyers and local leaders as attorney-client privileged,” said Paul Rytting, the director of Risk Management, in a sealed affidavit.
An ominous time
Mormon leaders established the help line in 1995 and it operated not within its Department of Family Services, but instead in its Office of Risk Management, whose role is to protect the church and members from injury and liability in an array of circumstances, including fires, explosions, hazardous chemical spills and severe weather. The department ultimately reports to the First Presidency, the three officials at the very top of the church hierarchy, according to records in the sealed documents.
Risk management also tracks all sex abuse lawsuits against the church, according to a sealed affidavit by Dwayne Liddell, a past director of the department who helped establish the help line. He said members of the church’s First Presidency knew the details of the help line.
“I have been in those type of meetings where … the training of ecclesiastical leaders (and) the establishment of a help line have been discussed,” Liddell said. When asked who attended the meetings, he answered, “Members of the First Presidency and the presiding bishopric,” or the top leaders of the church.
Before establishing the help line in 1995, the Mormon church simply instructed bishops to comply with local child sex abuse reporting laws.
At the time, child sex abuse lawsuits were on the rise and juries were awarding victims millions of dollars. The Mormon church is largely self-insured, leaving it especially vulnerable to costly lawsuits.
“There is nothing inconsistent between identifying cases that may pose litigation risks to the church and complying with reporting obligations,” church lawyers said in a sealed legal filing.
But one affidavit in the sealed records which repeatedly says the church condemns child sexual abuse, also suggests the church is more concerned about the spiritual well-being of perpetrators than the physical and emotional well-being of young victims, who also may be members of the faith.
“Disciplinary proceedings are subject to the highest confidentiality possible,” said Rytting. “If members had any concerns that their disciplinary files could be read by a secular judge or attorneys or be presented to a jury as evidence in a public trial, their willingness to confess and repent and for their souls to be saved would be seriously compromised.”
A global investigation
In 2016 police in New Zealand arrested a 47-year-old farm worker on child pornography charges and found a nine-minute video on his cell phone, downloaded from the internet, showing a man in his 30s raping a 10-year-old girl.
A global search for the rapist and his victim was on. It started with Interpol and led to the U.S. State Department, where investigators using facial recognition technology matched the rapist with a passport card photo of a U.S. Border Patrol employee living in Bisbee, Arizona, according to a Homeland Security synopsis obtained by the AP.
Agents rushed to the Naco, Arizona, Border Station and arrested Adams, then a lanky, bearded mission support specialist with the Border Patrol. After some coaxing, Adams admitted to raping MJ and to sexually assaulting her younger sister, and to posting video of the assaults on the internet. When agents raided his home, they seized phones and computers holding more than 4,000 photos and nearly 1,000 videos depicting child sex abuse, many featuring the Adams daughters.
But the nine-minute video stood out. “This video is one of the worst I’ve ever seen,” Homeland Security agent Edwards later testified, adding that haunting dialogue between Adams and his older daughter helped make the video “stand out in my mind and continue to stand out in my mind.”
That video represented nine minutes and 14 seconds in seven years of continual and unnecessary trauma for MJ – and a lifetime of abuse for her tiny sister – while Bishops Herrod and Mauzy and church representatives in Salt Lake City stood by.
After Paul Adams died by suicide, Leizza Adams pleaded no contest to child sex abuse charges and served two-and-a-half years in state prison. Three of the Adams children went to live with members of Leizza’s extended family in California. The other three were taken in by local families.
The survivors
MJ’s little sister was only 2 when she met her adoptive mother for the first time. The toddler wrapped her arms and legs around Miranda Whitworth’s head, buried her face in her neck, and refused to look up to say good-bye to members of Leizza’s family. “It was the craziest thing,” said Whitworth who, with her husband, Matthew, welcomed the toddler into their family. “It was like when you see a baby monkey or baby gorilla cling to their mother, and they just won’t let go.”
Over the next few days and weeks, the Whitworths would see additional markers of the unfathomable abuse the toddler endured at the hands of her father – much of it recorded on video. She would howl in terror when any man attempted to touch her, whether it was Matthew or the family physician. “The nurse was fine but the minute the doctor walked in she climbed onto me and started screaming bloody murder,” Miranda said.
The 2-year-old was also terrified of the water, which made bathing an ear-splitting ordeal. She wouldn’t tolerate anything wrapped around her wrists. And at church, she would run and hide behind Miranda whenever anyone greeted her by an old family nickname.
When they took in the toddler, neither Miranda nor Matthew knew very much about what had happened to her. But while sitting in on Leizza Adams’s sentencing hearing, they learned about the repeated rapes, the videos, and the fact that church bishops knew about the abuse of the older daughter and did nothing to stop it.
The Whitworths were converts to the Mormon faith and, like many new followers of a religion, they were especially enthusiastic about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In particular, they appreciated the efforts Mormons make to help fellow church members in times of need through church organizations established to give special attention to women, teens and children.
“It’s all about family,” Miranda said. “That’s one of the things we absolutely loved.”
But after learning about what Adams did to their new daughter, and the failure of the church to stop him, the scales fell from their eyes. “We decided to remove our records from the church,” said Matthew Whitworth. “I personally couldn’t continue to provide tithing money to a church that would allow young children to be abused and not do anything to prevent it.”
Unlike the Whitworths, Nancy Salminen has never been a member of the Mormon church. But as a special needs teacher and a rape victim herself, she has a special affinity for MJ and others like her. Over the last five years, she has opened her home to 17 girls and boys who needed a safe place to stay. Her house is a modest, ranch-style structure she bought out of foreclosure.
“Everything’s a little broken here and that’s perfect because so are we,” she said.
Salminen said she met MJ after receiving an urgent call on a Friday evening to rescue a 12-year-old from another family. “She was pretty scared and pretty confused when I picked her up,” Salminen recalled. “She spent a lot of time in her closet in her room when we got home, but we got to know each other and got to like each other.”
Like the Whitworths, Salminen knew very little about what MJ had endured until Leizza Adams’s sentencing hearing.
“What I heard made me want to throw up,” she said. “And the more I learned the more I wanted to help her fight this fight that she didn’t even know about.”
Safely settled in Salminen’s household – which today includes a foster girl Salminen also plans to adopt – MJ has been transformed from a victim of unimaginable abuse to a bubbly 16-year-old who plays in the high school band and proudly dons a crisp, new uniform for her job at a fast-food restaurant.
“She had every excuse to fail and to just fold into herself and run away,” Salminen said. “But instead, she came back stronger than anyone I’ve ever known.”
So strong that she appears eager to play an active role in the battle she and her two siblings are waging against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “I just want them to do what they’re supposed to do and report to the police,” MJ said.
The adoptive parents of the third Adams child who has filed suit declined to speak to the AP about the case. Like MJ, Miranda and Matthew Whitworth said they joined the lawsuit against the church on behalf of their young daughter not in hopes of a payday, but to change church policy so that any instance of child sexual abuse is immediately reported to civil authorities. “We just don’t understand why they’re paying all these lawyers to fight this,” Matthew Whitworth said. “Just change the policy.”
The privilege
That policy is the key to the church’s defense. In a recent filing asking a Superior Court judge to dismiss the case, Maledon and other lawyers for the church said the case “hinges entirely on whether Arizona’s child abuse reporting statute required two church bishops … to report to authorities confidential confessions made to them by plaintiffs’ father.”
Whatever moral or public policy arguments one could make that the church should have told authorities that Paul Adams was raping his daughters are irrelevant, the lawyers argued. “Arizona’s reporting statute broadly exempts confidential communications with clergy, as determined by the clergyman himself,” according to the church motion to dismiss the case. “Reasonable people can debate whether this is the best public policy choice. But that is not an issue for a jury or this court.”
Bishop Herrod, in his recorded interview, said church officials told him he had to keep what Adams told him confidential or he could be sued if he went to authorities.
But McIntyre, the Cochise County attorney, said that’s false, noting the Arizona reporting law says that anyone reporting a belief that child sex abuse occurred “is immune from any civil or criminal liability.”
Aside from the legal arguments over whether Bishops Herrod and Mauzy were excused from their reporting obligations under the clergy-penitent privilege, critics of the inaction by the two bishops and the broader church have raised ethical issues.
Gerard Moretz, a seasoned child sex abuse investigator for the Pima County, Arizona, Sheriff’s Department and an expert witness for the Adams children, is one of them.
“What aspect of your religious practice are you advancing if you don’t report something like this?” he asked.
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UN says it’s forced to cut food aid to millions globally because of a funding crisis
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in many countries because of “a crippling funding crisis” that has seen its donations plummet by about half as acute hunger is hitting record levels, a top official said Friday.
Carl Skau, deputy executive director of the World Food Program, told a news conference that at least 38 of the 86 countries where WFP operates have already seen cuts or plan to cut assistance soon — including Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and West Africa.
He said WFP’s operating requirement is $20 billion to deliver aid to everyone in need, but it was aiming for between $10 billion and $14 billion, which was what the agency had received in the past few years.
“We’re still aiming at that, but we have only so far this year gotten to about half of that, around $5 billion,” Skau said.
He said humanitarian needs were “going through the roof” in 2021 and 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine and its global implications. “Those needs continue to grow, those drivers are still there,” he said, “but the funding is drying up. So we’re looking at 2024 (being) even more dire.”
“The largest food and nutrition crisis in history today persists,” Skau said. “This year, 345 million people continue to be acutely food insecure while hundreds of millions of people are at risk of worsening hunger.”
Skau said conflict and insecurity remain the primary drivers of acute hunger around the world, along with climate change, unrelenting disasters, persistent food price inflation and mounting debt stress — all during a slowdown in the global economy.
WFP is looking to diversify its funding base, but he also urged the agency’s traditional donors to “step up and support us through this very difficult time.”
Asked why funding was drying up, Skau said to ask the donors.
“But it’s clear that aid budgets, humanitarian budgets, both in Europe and the United States, (are) not where they were in 2021-2022,” he said.
Skau said that in March, WFP was forced to cut rations from 75% to 50% for communities in Afghanistan facing emergency levels of hunger, and in May it was forced to cut food for 8 million people — 66% of the people it was assisting. Now, it is helping just 5 million people, he said. In Syria, 5.5 million people who relied on WFP for food were already on 50% rations, Skau said, and in July the agency cut all rations to 2.5 million of them. In the Palestinian territories, WFP cut its cash assistance by 20% in May and in June. It cut its caseload by 60%, or 200,000 people. And in Yemen, he said, a huge funding gap will force WFP to cut aid to 7 million people as early as August.
In West Africa, where acute hunger is on the rise, Skau said, most countries are facing extensive ration cuts, particularly WFP’s seven largest crisis operations: Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon.
He said cutting aid to people who are only at the hunger level of crisis to help save those literally starving or in the category of catastrophic hunger means that those dropped will rapidly fall into the emergency and catastrophe categories, “and so we will have an additional humanitarian emergency on our hands down the road.”
“Ration cuts are clearly not the way to go forward,” Skau said.
He urged world leaders to prioritize humanitarian funding and invest in long-tern solutions to conflicts, poverty, development and other root causes of the current crisis.
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The Republican-controlled Tennessee House last week expelled two Black Democratic lawmakers from the legislature in retaliation for their role in a protest calling for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. A third lawmaker, a white female Democrat, was narrowly spared by a one-vote margin.
The expulsion of the two young Black Democratic lawmakers is outrageous and unacceptable. Both of the expelled lawmakers are in their late 20s.
Republican leadership denied that race was a factor but did not explain why the white female lawmaker involved in the protest was spared from expulsion.
What is undeniable is that the expulsion is an extreme, undemocratic response that must be challenged by Democrats with continued protest and in the courts if necessary.
President Joe Biden is right to call the expulsions “shocking, undemocratic and without precedent.”
“Rather than debating the merits of the issue (of gun control), these Republican lawmakers have chosen to punish, silence, and expel duly-elected representatives of the people of Tennessee,” Biden said in a statement.
In response to the expulsion, Vice President Kamala Harris made a last-minute trip to Tennessee on Friday. She met privately with expelled state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson and with Rep. Gloria Johnson, who survived the vote for her ouster.
GOP leaders said last week’s actions were necessary to avoid setting a precedent that lawmakers’ disruptions of House proceedings through protest would be tolerated.
The two Black lawmakers approached the front of the House chamber with a bullhorn and participated in a chant after joining protesters calling for passage of gun-control measures.
Republican state Rep. Gino Bulso said the three Democrats had “effectively conducted a mutiny.”
The protests followed the March 27 shooting at the Covenant School, a private Christian school in Nashville. Six people were killed, including three 9-year-old children.
Most state legislatures retain the power to expel members, but it is generally a rarely used punishment for lawmakers accused of serious misconduct.
In addition to fighting to reinstate the expelled legislators, lawmakers in Tennessee and across the country should continue the fight in statehouse and in Congress for stricter and sensible gun control legislation such as a ban on assault weapons. | https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorial-expulsion-of-black-democratic-lawmakers-in-tennessee-is-outrageous-and-unacceptable/article_e75e764a-bc77-5d5b-9cd6-f5d2d0652c31.html | 2023-04-11 06:08:31 | 1 | https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorial-expulsion-of-black-democratic-lawmakers-in-tennessee-is-outrageous-and-unacceptable/article_e75e764a-bc77-5d5b-9cd6-f5d2d0652c31.html |
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis joined Italy’s conservative premier on Friday in encouraging Italians to have more children, denouncing the financial precariousness facing young couples and “selfish, egotistical” choices that have led to a record low birth rate that is threatening the country’s economic future.
Francis urged concrete political action to invert the “demographic winter,” which in population terms resulted in the disappearance of a city the size of Bari last year. Blasting couples who have pets instead of children, Francis called for resources to be dedicated to helping couples grow their families, saying it was necessary to “plant the future” with hope.
“Let us not resign ourselves to sterile dullness and pessimism,” Francis told an annual gathering of pro-family organizations. “Let us not believe that history is already marked, that nothing can be done to reverse the trend.”
Italy recorded a record low number of live births last year, 392,598, which combined with an elevated number of deaths, 713,499, has accelerated the demographic trend that threatens to crash the country’s social security system. The government of Premier Giorgia Meloni is backing a campaign to encourage at least 500,000 births annually by 2033, a rate that demographers say is necessary to prevent the economy from collapsing by growing the wage-earning population as retirees draw on their pensions.
Meloni came to power last year on a pro-family campaign of “God, family, fatherland” and her government has proposed a host of measures to try to encourage families to have more children, including tax cuts to increase spending power, given Italy’s fertility rate of 1.24 children per woman is among the lowest in the world. Numerous studies have pointed to a combination of factors that discourage women from having children, including a lack of affordable child care spots, low salaries and precarious work contracts, and a tradition of women often bearing the burden of caring for older parents.
Meloni, who has a daughter with her partner, told the family association congress that it was time to reverse the trend. But she said it must be done without resorting to surrogacy, hitting on broader conservative political talking points that have surrounded the demographic debate as the government’s crackdown on migrants and aversion to registering both parents of children of same-sex couples.
“We want a nation where it is no longer scandalous to say that — whatever the legitimate, free choices, inclinations of each person — we are all born of a man or a woman,” Meloni said to applause. “Where it is not taboo to say that motherhood is not for sale, that wombs are not for rent and children are not over-the-counter products that you can choose on the shelf as if you were in the supermarket and maybe return if then the product does not match what you expect.”
National statistics bureau ISTAT has been sounding the demographic alarm for years, given the number of live births in Italy has tanked steadily from 576,659 in 2008 to the 392,598 last year — the first year since Italy’s unification that the number has fallen below 400,000.
Given the trend, ISTAT president Gian Carlo Blangiardo said perfectly reasonable forecasts point to the Italian population shrinking from 59 million inhabitants today to 48 million by 2070.
While the increase in migrants can help mitigate the problem, it can’t offset the overall trend, Blangiardo said on the sidelines of the conference. “Even with an additional 260,000 immigrants each year, as foreseen by Eurostat, we’ll still easily lose 5 to 6 million inhabitants,” he said.
Meloni didn’t refer to the role of migrants in her remarks but other ministers have when discussing the demographic trends, casting the migrant issue as a threat to Italy’s very identity.
Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida, who is also Meloni’s brother-in-law, sparked an outcry in recent weeks by warning of “ethnic replacement” if Italians don’t increase their birth rate. At the family congress on Thursday, Lollobrigida acknowledged his words “weren’t appreciated” by some, but doubled down on the general idea.
“I think it’s evident that there’s not an Italian race,” he said on the sidelines. “There is however an Italian culture and ethnicity that the dictionary defines as a linguistic cultural group that I imagine this conference wants to maintain, because otherwise it wouldn’t have sense.”
Elly Schlein, head of the opposition center-left Democratic Party, acknowledged the demographic problem but pointed to measures to fix it: reduce precarious, part-time contracts, help young couples get mortgages and increase access to subsidized day care centers.
Given the “deeply patriarchical structure” of Italian society, women will choose to stay home if they don’t have adequate day care, she said. “They will continue to be crushed, and this depresses their potential not only in terms of employment but also in terms of family.” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/pope-joins-meloni-in-urging-italians-to-have-more-kids-not-pets/ | 2023-05-13 01:25:10 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/pope-joins-meloni-in-urging-italians-to-have-more-kids-not-pets/ |
AMES — Will McDonald could be the first Iowa State football player drafted in the first round since 1973.
That’s kind of a big deal, but it’s merely an afterthought for the Cyclones’ all-time sacks leader.
“I didn’t think I’d be here six or five years ago,” McDonald said Tuesday after working out for NFL scouts during ISU’s pro day. “I was working at McDonald’s and Wendy’s, and I wasn’t expecting to be here at Iowa State doing my thing. I didn’t even know I was a good football player.”
He does now. McDonald — who is tied atop the Big 12’s career sacks chart with 34 — solidified his potential to be a first-round NFL Draft pick last month at the NFL Combine, where he shined in a variety of drills despite running a temperature as high as 104 degrees.
McDonald’s a major reason why 53 scouts representing all 32 NFL teams were in attendance Tuesday at the Bergstrom Football Complex. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made the trip to Ames one day after attending Iowa’s pro day and appeared to pay particularly close attention to McDonald and the Cyclones’ all-time leading receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who projects to a mid- to late-round selection.
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“It’s great,” said Hutchinson, whose 254 receptions are the most in Big 12 history by a three-year player. “It makes you stay in your toes, though. You have to be sharp. You want to impress them. That’s why you’re out here. That’s why I’m out here. I just want to show them what I can do.”
McDonald and Hutchinson were joined by former teammates M.J. Anderson (defensive end) Anthony Johnson (safety/nickel); O’Rien Vance (linebacker); Colby Reeder (linebacker); Trevor Downing (center/guard); and Darren Wilson (wide receiver) on the indoor practice field.
Anderson and Johnson also performed at the combine alongside McDonald and Hutchinson, elevating their respective resumes as ISU hopes to see four or more players drafted for the second consecutive season.
Johnson benefitted from a shift to safety last season after playing cornerback his entire ISU career.
“I was all-in from the git-go,” said Johnson, who earned second team All-BIg 12 honors in 2022. “Once I had to meeting with (head coach Matt) Campbell and I got some feedback from some scouts, I’m like, ‘Man, I’m all the way in,’ because even if I’d been just a little bit out, I probably wouldn’t have the same outcome I had this year.”
Vance, a former Cedar Rapids Washington standout, trimmed down from 260 pounds to 240 in preparation for the draft. The 6-2 linebacker said shedding that weight has allowed him to be more spry and explosive.
“It’s a movement thing,” said Vance, who ranks among the to-10 all-time at ISU in tackles for loss and sacks. “If I can be more fluid and not as sticky in my cuts and stuff, that was the best thing for me.”
McDonald has put on good weight in recent months. The elite edge rusher has bulked up to 245 pounds and hopes to remain in the 245-250 range as he continues to train for a promising professional career.
“I want to see how far I can take my body,” McDonald said. “See if I can still bend, see if I can still go fast.”
Don’t bet against him. Just don’t expect him to worry about whether he’ll become the Cyclones’ first first-round pick in 50 years. It’s not about where McDonald goes, it’s about what he does.
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Continued Global Growth of Khiron's Proven ZereniaTM Clinic Model
Focused on Patients, Physician Education and Innovation
- New clinic is in the district of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, a city with more than 12 million people
- Expansion into Brazil follows Khiron´s proven and unique patient acquisition and retention model
- 40% of Zerenia™ patient appointments in Colombia and 95% of Zerenia™ patient appointments in the UK result in a medical cannabis prescription
- In the initial phase of the 7,000 sq. ft. clinic, Brazil's First Zerenia™ Clinic will have a total capacity of approximately 23,000 patient consults per year
- Under the leadership of Dr. Eduardo Faveret as Medical Director, the clinic will open with more than 13 doctors for both in-person and telehealth models
- Brazil is Latin America's largest addressable market, with over 210 million people
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron" or the "Company") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a global leader in medical cannabis throughout Latin America and Europe, is pleased to announce the opening of Brazil's first Zerenia™ clinic in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro. The clinic is located at Vinicius de Moraes 201 Ipanema, with an initial top capacity of 23,000 patient consults per year. Khiron's Zerenia™ Rio clinic will be the first of its kind in Brazil.
Zerenia™ Rio clinic provide physical consultations and telehealth services, connecting patients with medical specialists trained in the ethical, safe, and responsible prescription of cannabinoid-based medications. These medications focus on the comprehensive treatment of pathologies such as chronic pain, neurological pathologies, palliative care, rheumatology, psychiatry, geriatrics, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, and dermatology.
Khiron is well positioned to expand Zerenia™ clinics in Brazil following its successful introduction in July 2021 of Khiron-branded medical CBD. Dr. Eduardo Faveret, a thought leader and innovator in medical cannabis, has been appointed as Medical Director and will be leading the clinic. Dr. Faveret and the Zerenia™ Rio clinic will be supported by Khiron's strategic alliances with doctors and patient associations, including CANNAB in Salvador de Bahia, and leading medical distributors such as TAIMIN in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
"Brazil continues to experience exponential growth in prescribing doctors and demand for medical cannabis products by patients. ZereniaTM Rio, is positioned as a comprehensive and humanized pioneer in patient health service and prevention to improve the quality of life of Brazilian families," commented Dr. Eduardo Faveret, Medical Director for Zerenia™ Rio clinic. He continued, "We have assembled a multidisciplinary medical team that covers diverse medical cannabis specialties and treatments, which makes our Zerenia™ Rio clinic unique in Brazil."
In the fall, Khiron is expected to launch additional THC medical cannabis products in the country, which will complement its current global portfolio.
Alvaro Torres, CEO and Director of Khiron Life Sciences, said: "Khiron has developed a unique, successful, and sustainable model with the implementation of Zerenia™ in Colombia, Perú, and the United Kingdom. Brazil is Latin America´s largest addressable market with more than 210 million people and we believe that our ZereniaTM model will replicate the success we have experienced around the world. We have served more than 25,000 individual patients across the globe through our model, with high peer patient acquisition and retention rates. We have a fantastic team on the ground in Brazil composed of doctors, nurses, patient advocates, and administrative staff in our Zerenia™ Rio clinic that will elevate our patient-first model to new levels. Khiron's ZereniaTM Rio clinic in Brazil will also allow us to continue to generate more patient-based evidence on the pharmacoeconomic benefits of our Khiron-branded medical cannabis products, and through this data, Khiron could eventually be able provide insurance benefits for patients as we have done in Colombia."
Khiron is a leading vertically integrated international medical cannabis corporation with core operations in Latin America and Europe. Leveraging medical health clinics and proprietary telemedicine platforms, Khiron combines a patient-oriented approach, physician education programs, scientific, product innovation, and cannabis operations expertise to drive prescriptions and brand loyalty with patients worldwide. The Company has a sales presence in Colombia, Peru, Germany, United Kingdom, and Brazil and is positioned to commence sales in Mexico. The Company is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alvaro Torres, together with an experienced and diverse executive team and Board of Directors.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ: UROY) (TSXV: URC) ("URC" or the "Company") invites investors and shareholders to attend the Company's presentation at the 2022 TD Securities Virtual Uranium Roundtable, on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 at 2:40 PM ET.
Interested investors can register to attend URC's presentation on October 12th, via the TD Securities Virtual Uranium Roundtable registration link: https://bit.ly/3RFSYyo
The presentation recording will be made available on the company's website for 90 days after the conference.
Uranium Royalty Corp. (URC) is the world's only uranium-focused royalty and streaming company and the only pure-play uranium listed company on the NASDAQ. URC provides investors with uranium commodity price exposure through strategic acquisitions in uranium interests, including royalties, streams, debt and equity in uranium companies, as well as through holdings of physical uranium. The Company is well positioned as a capital provider to an industry needing massive investments in global productive capacity to meet the growing need for uranium as fuel for carbon-free nuclear energy. URC has deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in the uranium industry. The Company's management and the Board include individuals with decades of combined experience in the uranium and nuclear energy sectors, including specific expertise in mine finance, project identification and evaluation, mine development and uranium sales and trading.
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GREAT NECK, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smilist Management, Inc. ("The Smilist") is pleased to announce the addition of five leading dental practices within New York and New Jersey:
- Dental Associates of Richmond in Staten Island, NY
- Malo Smile USA in Elizabeth, NJ
- Rothstein Dentistry in New City, NY
- Washington Township Dental in Sewell, NJ
- Williamsbridge Dental in The Bronx, NY
"We're thrilled to partner with these remarkable doctors and practices," says Patricia Mahony, Chief Executive Officer. "Each of these practices have an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional, multi-specialty patient care. We look forward to collaborating with the doctors and teams to build even further on their successes."
The Smilist was founded in 2014 to create a dental organization with a strong consumer brand that offers exceptional patient experiences. Since its founding, The Smilist has rapidly grown to be one of the leading dental support organizations in the New York metro area supporting over 45 offices with over 900 employees in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit www.thesmilist.com.
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Tourists following GPS directions mistakenly drive SUV into harbor, witnesses say
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - A pair of tourists had a terrifying experience on Saturday evening when their SUV mistakenly ended up in the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor in Kailua-Kona.
According to witnesses, the driver and her passenger were buckled in their seats as water poured through the open windows of their SUV.
The passenger was able to escape through their window, but bystanders had to jump in the water and pull the driver out and carry her up the boat ramp.
Good Samaritans say the tourists misunderstood GPS directions to a manta ray excursion, and their GPS led them straight into the harbor.
“I think they just must’ve taken their eyes off the road for a second, and I think everyone is a bit shocked because we saw this car go straight into the harbor. And it took us a second to figure out what was going on because they didn’t seem panicked or have any sense of urgency to get out of the car,” said Christie Hutchinson, a witness to the incident.
Tow crews pulled the fully submerged SUV out of the water. Sources said no one was hurt in this incident.
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College baseball player shot multiple times after away game
NEW CONCORD, Ohio (WSYX) - Authorities in Ohio say a suspect is in custody after a college baseball player visiting from Michigan was shot multiple times following a game.
The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Friday on the campus of Muskingum University, which is about 70 miles east of Columbus, Ohio.
The victim plays baseball for Olivet College out of Michigan. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a hospital and reportedly released.
Olivet College says after its win on the field, one of its players went back to the dugout to get a personal item. The school says soon after, there was “an incident… involving an unknown individual with a firearm.”
Muskingum player freshman Mitchell Trace, who was at the field after the game, said the remaining players heard multiple gunshots and ran.
“We went over to talk in right field, and then, all you hear is shots, multiple shots. Coach turns, everyone turns and he says, ‘Run.’ We all run until we can’t anymore,” Trace said. “It was really like panic – just get away as fast as you can, make sure everyone’s fine.”
An older couple let a group of players into their home when they saw them running away from the gunshots.
The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office says it has a suspect in custody.
Following the incident, Olivet College said the team was returning to Michigan, and it wouldn’t play scheduled games Saturday and Sunday.
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President Joe Biden's doctor announced that the president tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday and "continues to feel very well" ahead of a planned trip with first lady Jill Biden to visit flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky to survey the damage there and meet with local leaders to offer support.
According to White House doctor Kevin O'Connor, the president will continue to isolate "pending a second negative test." Biden was administered a SARS-CoV-2 antigen test.
The White House announced on Friday that the president would go to Kentucky to join Gov. Andy Beshear at the Federal Emergency Management Agency State Disaster Recover Center after at least 37 people died in recent flooding in eastern Kentucky.
Flash flooding hit various small towns after storms saw from 8 to over 10 inches of rain dumped over that part of the state in just 48 hours. Heavy rains hit eastern Kentucky and some areas across the state line in Virginia and West Virginia.
Biden's trip to Kentucky will be his first outside of Washington after testing positive for COVID-19 on July 21. The president has been isolated since testing positive on July 30 with a rebound case of COVID-19. | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/biden-tests-negative-for-covid-19-ahead-of-planned-kentucky-visit-second-negative-test-pending | 2022-08-06 19:09:39 | 0 | https://www.wptv.com/news/national/biden-tests-negative-for-covid-19-ahead-of-planned-kentucky-visit-second-negative-test-pending |
(NEXSTAR) – A 28-year-old woman from the U.S. is facing charges and potential visa cancellation after Australian authorities say they found a 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage over the weekend.
The woman, who hasn’t yet been identified, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Sunday after officers with the Australian Border Force, using “sophisticated detection technology” found the firearm in her luggage.
According to ABF, the firearm was unregistered and the woman, who was traveling from Los Angeles, lacked a permit to import or possess a firearm in Australia.
The woman was charged and, if convicted, could face up to 10 years in prison, ABF wrote in a press release.
While details are limited, the woman appeared before a court on Monday and received bail. Pending court proceedings, the woman could have her visa canceled and be removed from Australia.
Another court hearing is scheduled for May, according to 7News Australia.
Airline passengers in the U.S. are permitted to have unloaded firearms, stored in locked, hard-sided containers, in their checked luggage only, TSA explains.
Firearms should be declared with the airline, and passengers traveling internationally are encouraged to check their destination country’s regulations with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
“When traveling, comply with the laws concerning possession of firearms as they vary by local, state and international governments,” the TSA advises.
Australia has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, The Hill reports. After a gunman with a high-powered semi-automatic rifle killed 35 people at the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania, and a series of mass shootings in the years prior, the Australian Parliament passed the National Firearms Agreement.
In addition to banning certain rifles and shotguns, the policy created strict licensing requirements, which include a mandatory training program for a new licensee. Since the 1996 law took effect, Australia has had no mass shootings. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/24-carat-gold-plated-gun-in-luggage-leads-to-us-womans-arrest-australia-officials/ | 2023-04-25 22:21:04 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/24-carat-gold-plated-gun-in-luggage-leads-to-us-womans-arrest-australia-officials/ |
Twitter’s new ‘violent speech’ policy similar to past rules
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter on Wednesday unveiled a new policy prohibiting “violent speech” on its platform, though the rules appear very similar to guidelines against violent threats that the company had on its books before Elon Musk took it over.
Among the updates, Twitter expanded its policy to include a ban on “coded language,” which is often referred to as “dog whistles,” used to indirectly incite violence. It also added a rule that prohibits “threatening to damage civilian homes and shelters, or infrastructure that is essential to daily, civic, or business activities.”
The additions come as San Francisco-based Twitter prepares to comply with new European Union rules that go into effect this fall. The new rules, called the Digital Services Act, require tech companies to better police their platforms for material that, for instance, promotes terrorism, child sexual abuse, hate speech and commercial scams.
Twitter’s new violent-speech policy states that “healthy conversations can’t thrive when violent speech is used to deliver a message. As a result, we have a zero tolerance policy towards violent speech in order to ensure the safety of our users and prevent the normalization of violent actions.”
But Twitter already had a version of this rule on the books in October 2021, a year before Musk bought the company for $44 billion, according to a snapshot of its site rules on the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. The old rule stated that Twitter has a “zero tolerance policy against violent threats. Those deemed to be sharing violent threats will face immediate and permanent suspension of their account.”
Twitter also edited and reshuffled policies, though some changes appeared purely cosmetic. For instance, the prohibition of violent threats and wishing harm on a person or a group of people was previously in a section called “Abusive behavior” and now it is in a new section called “Violent Speech Policy.”
The company kept on is books a policy prohibiting the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals,” which some transgender advocates had worried would be removed.
Of course, policies are only as good as their enforcement. Having lost the majority of its workforce through mass layoffs, firings and resignations, it is not clear if Twitter will be able to hold its users to its new — and old — policies. The system was far from perfect to begin with, especially in countries outside the U.S. and the E.U.
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CALGARY, AB, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.860 per common share, payable on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2022. The amount of the dividend is consistent with the June 1, 2022 dividend.
The Board also declared the following quarterly dividends for Enbridge Inc. Preferred Shares. All dividends are payable on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2022. All amounts shown are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise specified.
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At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil or renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on two decades of experience in renewable energy to advance new technologies including wind and solar power, hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. We're committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy we deliver, and to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Enbridge's common shares trade under the symbol ENB on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges. To learn more, visit us at enbridge.com
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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE: MTG) announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable on November 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2022.
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(NEXSTAR) — While not all races are called across the U.S., many high-profile gubernatorial elections have now come to projected ends.
Here are how the chips fell for some of the nation’s most recognizable candidates.
Controversial figures re-elected
One of the most anticipated governor’s races was in Florida — where polarizing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis faced re-election. DeSantis was projected the winner early in the night, with Democratic challenger Charlie Crist congratulating DeSantis on his win. In his victory speech, DeSantis, who’s widely speculated to run for president in 2024, promised Floridians “freedom” would be staying in Florida.
In Texas, incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott won a third term despite tough competition from a highly critical Democratic challenger in former Texas representative Beto O’Rourke. This past year, Abbott has been knocked for certain pieces of legislation, including Texas’ permitless carry gun laws.
With re-election, Abbott will become the second-longest serving Texas governor.
Meanwhile, in California, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom was re-elected just over a year after an attempted ousting via recall vote in the summer of 2021. Newsom handily survived the recall, which GOP challengers had hoped would serve as a referendum on several policies implemented during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A first in Arkansas
Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a former White House press secretary, has been declared the winner in the race for Arkansas governor, according to The Associated Press. She defeated Democratic nominee Chris Jones to nab the seat that her father, Mike Huckabee, held from 1996 to 2007. She is the first female governor elected in Arkansas.
Despite the projected win for his opponent, Democratic challenger Chris Jones had not conceded as of 9:30 p.m. local time, pointing to voters still waiting to cast their ballots. “It ain’t over, ya’ll,” Jones reportedly told supporters.
Kemp-Abrams rematch
Republican incumbent Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams went head-to-head for the second time over the Georgia governorship. The pair previously faced off in 2018.
Kemp, who was a developer before serving as a state senator and secretary of state, clinched another term despite attacks from former President Donald Trump over his refusal to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election victory for Pres. Joe Biden.
Abrams, a lawyer whose 2018 loss to Kemp helped launch her into Democratic stardom, would have been the first Black woman to serve as a governor in the United States if she had won. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/how-some-of-the-highest-profile-governors-races-went/ | 2022-11-09 07:39:32 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/how-some-of-the-highest-profile-governors-races-went/ |
Social media’s favorite tumbler has earned a cult following for more than just its fun colors
Making sure you get enough water every day can be tough, but having a reusable water bottle to carry with you definitely helps. If you spend any time on Instagram or Tik Tok, you’ve probably already heard of the most popular option: the Stanley Adventure Quencher.
It’s not just social media influencers and celebrities who can’t get enough of it, though. This insulated tumbler is so sought-after that it usually sells out within days of coming back in stock.
Not sure what all the fuss is about? Check out the background on this famous water bottle and learn where you can pick it up. We’ve also found some alternatives if you want an insulated tumbler and don’t want to wait for the Stanley Adventure Quencher to be restocked.
What is the Stanley Adventure Quencher?
Stanley’s history dates back to 1913, when its founder William Stanley, Jr. first fused vacuum insulation with steel to create a bottle that helped maintain the inside temperature. The brand has evolved to include food storage, coolers, jugs and camp cookware in addition to its drinkware, but all its products are designed to be durable and hold up to outdoor use.
The Stanley Adventure Quencher has generated the most buzz for the brand in recent years, though.
It is an insulated tumbler that holds 40 ounces, making it larger than many other water bottles. It’s made of double-walled stainless steel and uses vacuum insulation that can keep your water cold for up to 11 hours. Its lid also allows for three positions, including a spot for a reusable straw, an opening for sipping and a completely closed lid to prevent spills.
Insulated tumblers 101
The Adventure Quencher and other insulated tumblers are usually the water bottle of choice among those who drink water regularly. But it’s also an ideal choice if you drink coffee, tea or other hot beverages. That’s because the insulation helps the liquid inside maintain its temperature. So if you fill it with ice-cold water, it will stay cold all day. Hot beverages typically stay warm inside an insulated tumbler for several hours.
Stainless steel insulated tumblers are also more durable than plastic water bottles, which can crack if dropped. Stainless steel isn’t as porous as plastic, either, so it doesn’t develop bacteria, stains or odors as easily.
What makes the Stanley Adventure Quencher special?
The Adventure Quencher is similar to many other insulated tumblers, but it offers some standout features to set it apart. In particular, its color range of more than 11 shades, including pretty pastels like baby blue, lilac and pale pink, is one of the reasons that Tik Tok and Instagram influencers are so taken with it.
But there are also some practical reasons this tumbler sells out so quickly. It has a tapered base that fits in most car cup holders, so you have a secure spot to put it during your commute. Unlike some other insulated tumblers, the Adventure Quencher also has an ergonomically designed handle that makes it easy to carry when you’re on the go. Given its large size, that’s a key feature.
Stanley Adventure Quencher options
Stanley Adventure Quencher 40-ounce Tumbler
A viral sensation, this famous insulated tumbler can keep beverages cold for 11 hours and hot for seven hours. It’s made of dishwasher-safe 18/8 stainless steel and large enough to provide more than half the recommended amount of water you should drink daily.
Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Stanley Adventure Quencher 20-ounce Tumbler
If you prefer a more compact tumbler, this travel-ready Adventure Quencher is for you. It offers all the same features as the full-size model and has a leak-resistant design that prevents drips and spills when you’re on the go.
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Other insulated tumblers worth checking out
With a double-walled 18/8 stainless steel body, this tumbler maintains the temperature of your beverage for hours. It has a magnetic locking lid to prevent spills and offers a sweat-free exterior to keep your hands dry.
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This tumbler has a wide mouth that makes sipping easy, but it has a narrow enough body to fit in your cup holder. The exterior boasts a powder coating that lets you get a secure grip and prevents color fading in the dishwasher.
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Iron Flask Classic Hot/Cold 32-ounce Tumbler
This stainless steel tumbler can keep your drink cold for up to 16 hours and hot for up to four. It can fit in most cup holders and comes with two stainless steel straws, two plastic straws and two straw cleaning brushes.
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Simple Modern Insulated Tumbler Cup
This double-walled, vacuum-insulated tumbler has a durable coating on the exterior to maintain its colorful finish. It also comes with two lids: one with a flip top and one with a straw.
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RTIC Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
Made by the trusted cooler brand, this insulated tumbler can hold ice for 24 hours. It also works well for hot beverages like coffee and comes with a splash-proof lid that lets you see how much you have left to drink.
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MalloMe Bearclaw 30-ounce Tumbler
Forget about leaks, thanks to this tumbler’s screw-tight lid. It also comes with a second lid, a stainless steel straw and a straw cleaning brush. You can choose from more than 10 colors.
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Greens Steel Beast 30-ounce Tumbler
In addition to double-walled vacuum insulation, this tumbler has a copper lining to boost its temperature retention. It also includes two straws: a curved style and a wider straw for smoothies.
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Pure 40-ounce Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
Like the Adventure Quencher, this tumbler can hold up to 40 ounces of your favorite beverage. Despite its capacity, it fits in most cup holders and can keep your drink cold for up to 24 hours and hot for as many as 12.
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Reduce 40 oz. Stainless Steel Tumbler Mug
This extra-large-capacity tumbler has an easy-to-grip handle, so you always have a secure hold on it. It can keep your drinks cold for up to 34 hours and hot beverages warm for 10 hours. It comes in some soft pastel colors like pale blue and mint green.
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Swig Life 32-oz. Triple Insulated Tumbler
Available in more than 38 patterns and colors, including tie-dyed and animal print, this tumbler features double-walled, vacuum-sealed insulation and a copper-plated lining to keep your drinks cold all day. It also has a non-slip silicone base, so it won’t tip over or make noise when you set it down.
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What do the deep-pocketed owners of Willis Tower and Oakbrook Center have in common with a lot of homeowners? They're hurting as rising interest rates drive up their mortgage payments.
The monthly mortgage payment for the Willis Tower, the city’s tallest skyscraper, has jumped 172% since January. At Oakbrook Center, one of the biggest local malls, monthly payments have nearly doubled this year. | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/floating-rate-loans-squeeze-willis-tower-oakbrook-center | 2022-10-27 11:45:24 | 1 | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/floating-rate-loans-squeeze-willis-tower-oakbrook-center |
General Motors has recalled nearly one million three-row crossover SUVs for airbag inflators that could rupture unintentionally in a crash, the NHTSA disclosed Monday.
The current recall escalates prior recalls from Oct. 7, 2021, and April 14, 2022. Those recalls encompassed only 555 and 2,787 vehicles, respectively.
The expanded recall of 994,763 vehicles encompasses the following vehicles:
2014-2017 Buick Enclave
2014-2017 Chevrolet Traverse
2014-2017 GMC Acadia
Though similar sounding in nature, the airbag recall is not related to the Takata airbag recall that was the largest recall in automotive history. The sweeping Takata airbag recall affecting about 67 million airbags in about 40 million vehicles made by most major automakers. Those airbag inflators could explode and shoot metal fragments into the cabin. The NHTSA attributes 24 deaths and more than 400 injuries in the U.S. to faulty airbags from Takata, which has since gone bankrupt. Many vehicle owners still have not had their cars repaired.
GM may be operating out of an abundance of caution due to the Takata airbag recall. The current recall has similar warnings and issues, though the supplier is U.S.-based ARC Automotive. GM acknowledged three known airbag inflator rupture events after hiring a third-party engineering firm to help investigate claims. The reason for the ruptures remain unknown.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Sept. 6, 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 Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA).
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Carvana 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) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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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UNION COUNTY, Ark.(KTVE/KARD)–On Tuesday, October 4, El Dorado city officials and area non-profits gathered downtown on the square to proclaim this month as domestic violence awareness.
Turning Point of South Arkansas provides a safe haven for victims of intimate partner violence by offering physical and emotional support while working to prevent and reduce all forms of violence across the area.
October is also recognized nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic violence is intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional abuse.
Any individual can be impacted by intimate partner violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in the state of Arkansas, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.
“It can be anyone in the family. It can be a boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody. They do not have to be married or live in the same home. it is such a problem that I don’t think people realize that even here in El Dorado, we do have cases,” explains Jennifer Davis, Executive Director at Turning Point.
If you or anyone you know in Union County is in need of support, contact Turning Point at one of the options listed below.
- Domestic Abuse Hotline (870) 862-0929
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Investigators emphasize caution after attempted human trafficking arrest
A man in Ashland faces serious charges related to attempted human trafficking
ASHLAND, KY. (WSAZ) - For two days last week, Anthony Smith thought he was communicating with a 12-year-old girl, but it was an undercover officer all along.
Smith was arrested and charged with attempted human trafficking, among other charges.
The arrest was made on Moore Street in Ashland.
Doug Adams, Chief Deputy with the Cabell County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia, urges caution while online.
“Dangerous, because people prey on kids online and they’ll befriend them from an online game. If you’re letting them play with people that you don’t know and before you know it, they’re grooming those kids, per se, to meet them and do other things,” Adams said.
There are some tips to help keep your kids safe online because “a lot of people think that couldn’t happen to me or my child, but it starts with cyber-bullying. It starts with inappropriate content sent to your kid to lure them in,” Adams said.
Adams also said to make sure you have the right software to help out with safety.
“Make sure you got the proper software downloaded and then parental lock downs on all the phones, switches, games, computers, but the biggest thing is to be involved with your kids even while online,” Adams said.
Other tips include: making sure profiles are private, not sharing personal information, and keeping user passwords to yourself.
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White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials said Monday that improvements ordered by President Joe Biden to strengthen defenses against Chinese espionage helped identify last week’s spy balloon — and determine that similar flights were conducted at multiple points during the Trump administration.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday that after Biden took office, the U.S. “enhanced our surveillance of our territorial airspace, we enhanced our capacity to be able to detect things that the Trump administration was unable to detect.”
Speaking at the event hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, Sullivan added that as part of those efforts “we were able to go back and look at the historical patterns” and uncover “multiple instances” during the Trump administration in which Chinese surveillance balloons traversed American airspace and territory.
Several Trump administration officials have have said they didn’t learn of Chinese surveillance balloons during their tenures.
Before Monday, U.S. officials had said that at least three times during the Trump administration and at least one other time during Biden’s time as president balloons have crossed American airspace, but not for this long.
Sullivan did not explain what specifically allowed the U.S. to detect and track the latest balloon where the previous administration might not have. Officials have said, without elaborating, that China has flown similar balloons over parts of five continents in recent years.
Sullivan defended Biden’s decision to wait until the balloon was off the Carolina coastline before shooting it down, saying military advisers assessed that downing it over water “created a greater possibility that we could effectively exploit the wreckage than if it were shot down over land.” Some GOP lawmakers have criticized the president for not shooting it down sooner, though Pentagon officials also warned of a potential risk to Americans on the ground.
Sullivan said the U.S. was “still piecing through” what Chinese officials knew about the balloon when in Beijing and would not speak publicly yet about U.S. assessments about China’s intentions flying it over the U.S.
Separately, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday that the U.S. military has begun collecting debris from the balloon.
He also confirmed that the White House has offered to brief key officials from the Trump administration, but said briefings have yet to take place.
Kirby firmly rejected Beijing’s claim that the U.S. violated international law by shooting down the balloon.
“The United States, under President Biden’s authority and orders acted in accordance with international law and in defense of our homeland and our sovereign airspace,” Kirby said. “We were absolutely within our rights to bring down that balloon.”
Kirby also dismissed China’s contention that the balloon was for meteorological purposes, saying “it strains credulity ... that this was some kind of weather balloon that was floating on the winds.”
Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of U.S. Northern Command, said the U.S. “took maximum precautions” to prevent the balloon from collecting information as it crossed the nation. He declined to provide any details on how that was done, including by the military’s U.S. Strategic Command. The Navy is taking protective measures during recovery operations, in case there were explosives on the balloon, VanHerck said.
He said some debris may float ashore, and he warned the public not to try to collect it. The U.S. has no plans to return to remnants of the balloon even after it’s done with its investigation, according to the White House
VanHerck said the balloon itself was 200 feet tall, and the sensor payload underneath was the size of a regional jetliner. Kirby added that the balloon had propellers and a rudder to allow it to change direction speed up, slow and turn, but it relied mostly on the winds and was limited in mobility.
The decision to strike the balloon when it was six miles off the coast was made after consultations with NASA, which had estimated the potential debris field due to the balloon’s altitude, VanHerck said.
The Navy is also using an underwater unmanned vehicle to photograph and track debris. Monday was the first day it could be used due to rough seas, according to White House and Pentagon officials.
The White House said the balloon was a setback to already tense relations with Beijing. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was supposed to visit China but the trip was put on hold because of the incident.
Still, Kirby said America’s China relationship is perhaps the most “consequential” for the United States and that communication between the two countries continues.
“Nobody wants to see conflict here,” Kirby said.
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Associated Press writers Tara Copp and Colleen Long contributed reporting
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Winter can be an excellent time to go for a hike. The trails aren’t crowded, bugs aren’t around to take a bite out of you and snow can transform the scenery into a peaceful winter wonderland. But hiking in the cold and snow means you need the right gear to stay warm and dry.
There’s nothing worse than having to finish a trial with wet socks, so it all starts with your hiking boots. If you want a pair that combines form and function, check out these boots that will have you looking great and hiking in comfort.
In this article: Manfen Women’s Hiking Boots, Keen Women’s Voyageur Mid-Height Breathable Hiking Boots and Mishansha Hiking Boots.
Best women’s hiking boots under $100
Merrell Women’s Alverstone Mid Hiking Boots
If you live in a climate that doesn’t get much snow, these lightweight hiking boots are perfect for winter. They have a waterproof membrane that keeps water out but lets moisture escape when your feet sweat. The two-tone design and bright turquoise details give them a stylish look.
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These waterproof hiking boots have an anti-skid rubber outsole that provides excellent grip on rocky or icy trails. They’re lightweight, though, so your feet won’t get fatigued on long hikes. The water-resistant outer shell also keeps your feet dry and comfortable.
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Merrell Women’s Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
These stylish hiking boots are made of 100% leather that keeps water out, but lets other moisture escape. They also have a protective toe cap to keep your feet safe on rocky trails and a breathable mesh lining to prevent sweating. They come in 10 fashionable color schemes, too.
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KEEN Women’s Voyageur Mid Height Breathable Hiking Boots
These comfortable hiking boots have a water-resistant leather upper that can keep your feet dry on wet winter hikes. They also feature multi-directional lugs on their soles to provide highly effective traction on the trails. They’re available in two colors, too, including olive green.
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Columbia Women’s Newton Ridge Plus Amped Waterproof Hiking Boots
Available in seven stylish colors, these boots are ideal if you want to inject your personal style into your hiking gear. They feature a breathable, waterproof design that keeps your feet dry and a rubber outsole that can handle even the rockiest trails. The lightweight midsole provides excellent cushioning for comfortable hikes, too.
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Best women’s hiking boots for $100+
Teva Women’s Ridgeview Waterproof Hiking Boots
These colorful hiking boots have a recycled polyester upper, making them an excellent option if you prefer eco-friendly footwear. The specially designed outsole also provides effective traction on dry and wet terrain. The color-blocked design gives them a cool retro feel.
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With premium leather uppers and a fluffy wool lining, these boots make a fun fashion statement and provide excellent warmth on winter hikes. They’re rated for up to -32 degrees and feature a fully waterproof design. The cushioning insole prevents your feet from getting fatigued.
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Adidas Women’s Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes
These sharp-looking hiking boots boast a lightweight construction for improved comfort on long hikes. They also have a GORE-TEX membrane that can keep your feet dry without overheating. Their durable rubber outsole can provide traction in all types of weather, too.
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Best men’s hiking boots under $100
These hiking boots are available in both men’s and women’s sizes, making them perfect for nearly anyone. They have a faux leather exterior and a thick, plush liner for added warmth in cold weather. The upgraded non-skid outsole also offers plenty of cushioning and wear resistance.
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These sleek boots are 100% waterproof and feature synthetic leather that holds up well to regular wear. They also have a faux fur lining to keep your feet warm and a flexible EVA midsole that offers excellent cushioning to prevent fatigue. They’re available in three colors.
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These hiking boots boast suede leather construction and a waterproof membrane that keeps out moisture on winter hikes. They’re lightweight and comfortable, so your feet won’t get fatigued on long treks, either. They also come in three colors, including blue.
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Best men’s hiking boots for $100+
Columbia Men’s Bugaboot III Snow Boot
These boots are excellent for winter hikes because they feature unique technology that provides waterproof protection while maintaining breathability. They also have a rubber outsole that offers excellent traction on the trails. The leather upper gives the boots plenty of style.
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Merrell Men’s Erie Mid Hiking Boot
These fashionable suede hiking books have an impermeable membrane that keeps out water but lets moisture escape from inside. They also have an air-cushion heel for shock absorption and stability on uneven trails. You can choose from four colors, too.
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On Men’s Cloudrock Waterproof Hiking Boots
These striking hiking boots have a waterproof nylon upper that can keep your feet dry in winter weather. They also have a rubber outsole that offers excellent traction in both wet and dry conditions. They have an EVA midsole to provide cushioned support on long hikes.
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Worth checking out
- These Athlefit Women’s Waterproof Hiking Boots come in four colors, including a fun pink, and are made of waterproof leather ideal for winter weather.
- The Columbia Men’s Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Boots have a multi-terrain traction system that can adapt to any terrain and a dual-zone winter tread pattern to keep you steady on snow and ice.
- These Timberland Women’s Mt. Maddsen Mid Leather Waterproof Hiking Boots are made of 100% full-grain waterproof leather and can keep your feet dry in all types of weather.
- These Free Soldier Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots feature durable, abrasion-resistant nylon that keeps out moisture and a thick rubber outsole to keep you steady on the trails.
- These Anjoufemme Winter Hiking Boots come in 36 stylish colors and offer an anti-skid sole to provide excellent traction on winter trails.
- The KEEN Men’s Pyrenees Mid-Height Waterproof Hiking Boots provide superior traction on rugged terrain and have a waterproof membrane to keep feet dry in snow and rain.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Truck drivers are feeling the pinch as diesel prices steadily rise.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. only has a 25-day supply of diesel fuel on hand, the lowest levels seen since 2008.
As drivers pay extra money for transportation, the prices we see on shelves will have to make up the difference.
“Ridiculous. I don’t know if it’s this administration, I’m not political, but when I talked to other truck drivers they say it’s our administration that’s causing the fuel prices to go up,” said truck driver George Lewis.
Lewis has been a truck driver for over 20 years.
His main deliveries are for John Deere and Caterpillar equipment and says it’s the most now to fill his two trucks.
“$1,400. 1,400 to fill up a tank,” said Lewis.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released November 7, the average national cost of diesel is $5.33, a $1.60 more than this time last year.
AAA reports Texas is currently 60 cents under the national average.
In Waco, Twisted Nail freight broker Hunter Kosar says 30 percent of the profit from truckers he represents goes straight to fuel.
“The refineries in the US decreased supply whenever COVID happened because it wasn’t being used. The demand just wasn’t there,” said Hunter. “Couple that as well with a decrease in supply when we boycotted Russia, and you end up with the snowballing effect that the US can’t necessarily just flip a switch.”
Kosar says he has to negotiate new prices for the services his truckers provide.
The increased fee to bring in items this holiday season will fall on stores not wanting to lose profit.
“Somebody else is going to pay for it, it’s not just not going to be the customers. It’s going to be the consumer to pay for it,” said Lewis.
“The end result, the consumer ends up paying more for the same service,” said Kosar.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
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(two, ten, nineteen, thirty-five, forty-six; Lucky Ball: fifteen)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
02-10-19-35-46, Lucky Ball: 15
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DENVER (AP) — Ken Mauldin was jolted awake last weekend with his wife screaming incessantly in their split level home in Colorado’s mountain town of Steamboat Springs where their three children were sleeping one floor below. Then she yelled: “There’s a bear in the house!”
Kelly Mauldin had just been awakened by the couple’s barking dogs that didn’t wake up her husband before dawn on Saturday. She walked to the door of the couple’s bedroom and found herself staring at a male black bear weighing about 400 pounds (181 kilograms) — about 10 feet (3 meters) away in the dining room.
In an interview, Ken Mauldin said he grabbed his 40-caliber pistol, took his wife’s place at the door and shot once, aiming for the center of the bear’s body. He thinks the first shot hit the bear and it charged him as Mauldin continued firing.
As he was shooting, the bear got as close as 5 feet (1.5 meters) from Mauldin and then turned toward the stairs leading to the home’s front door. The bear crashed through a bannister as Mauldin emptied the gun and slid down the stairs, mortally wounded.
The couple didn’t know it at the time, but officials believe the bear got inside their home by flipping down the lever of their unlocked front door handle and pushing the door.
After it was shot, the bear lay breathing and heaving between Mauldin and his three sons on the home’s lower floor, but he didn’t think the bear would get back up. He called 911 and one of his sons called him on his cellphone and Mauldin told the son to stay put in his room.
“My only thought was protecting my family and putting that bear down,” said Mauldin.
The bear had moved an unopened bag of dog food across the dining room. Police and state wildlife officers arrived a short time later and determined that the bear was dead. They used a winch to pull it into a truck and were impressed by its size, said Justin Pollock, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer for 21-years.
“I deal with bears a lot and I’d say this was a big bear,” he said.
Colorado has about 12,000 bears and break-ins aren’t uncommon in Rocky Mountain towns, but homeowners shooting bears in their homes is rare, said Rachael Gonzales, spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. State law allows people to shoot bears if the people feel threatened, she said.
The lush mountain area where the Mauldin family lives is home to many bears because of its habitat, which includes oak brush that they use to hide, a river and vegetation that they eat.
In the days before the bear opened the door to the Maudlin’s home, neighbors had talked about a bear getting into their garages and other homeowners had reported bear break-ins. Mauldin said the family always does a nightly check to close windows and lock doors, but that night the front door had been left unlocked.
Gonzales said there’s no way of knowing if the same bear seeking food at other homes broke into the Mauldin family’s home. Black bears avoid humans but once they realize food is behind a window or stuffed inside a bird feeder, they will return, Pollock said.
“Bears are very smart,” Gonzales said. “Once they learn that it’s easy to access food in a certain area, they are going to keep doing it.”
The bear’s hide and meat will be donated to people who have signed up on a list to receive them and its head will go up for auction, Pollock said.
Mauldin hopes the break-in at his home sparks greater awareness to prompt “something good from something so terrible that happened.”
“We are in a situation now where we have town bears that have lost all of their natural fear of humans,” Mauldin said. “In my mind that’s what we have to address.”
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Hopeful children write letters to Santa every year full of questions and Christmas wishes, and through the USPS Operation Santa program, you can make them come true.
For more than 100 years, the United States Postal Service has helped spread holiday cheer by allowing community members to adopt letters to Santa. Through the years, the program has helped thousands of kids and families in challenging circumstances throughout the ArkLaTex.
“If you’ve never taken part in this program before, I have for a few years, it’s just very fulfilling to be able to be able to look through the letters and find one that you like and go out there and buy gifts and then send them. It’s just something heartwarming about that, and I get enjoyment out of doing that each year,” says USPS spokesman David Walton.
Letter adoption opened Monday and remains open until Dec 19th. The USPS uploads letters regularly to the site as they arrive throughout the adoption period. Those looking to adopt can look through the letters, choose the ones they like, and purchase gifts for the letter writers. People quickly adopt the letters, so don’t be surprised if they’re gone! Anyone wanting to adopt can keep checking the website as new letters are uploaded regularly.
Children and families must submit their letters by Dec 12th. The site explains the process and even offers templates that participants can print out and fill in the items they want. Walton says the program grows yearly, but last year they had many letters that weren’t adoptable because the writers didn’t follow the instructions.
“We need to have a clear full address, and there needs to be a stamp on the envelope to Santa Clause, and a lot of people did not do that.”
Last year 1,561 letters from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas were adopted. In 2020 that number was a little higher because more letters were submitted correctly.
Although most letters to Santa are from children, adults and families can write in too. Requests range from toys to tech to tools and everything in between.
“This year, I was really impressed. Kids really want games, they want books, they give the titles of the books, and they want clothes. Sometimes you’ll get the letters that really touch you. There was one from a child who wanted a bed because the children had to sleep with the mother. There was another where a ‘Nana’ was sick, and the child wanted Santa to make their Nana better,” said Walton. “So, those really, they touch me quite a bit. Just a well-rounded, so far what I’ve seen just a well-rounded group of letters, and I’m sure we can expect more of that this year.”
You can also adopt entire families. According to Walton, the USPS tries to group those together, which can then be adopted offline. This is an excellent option for companies, groups of employees, or friends to sponsor together. Each person in the group needs to be verified before they can adopt letters.
“We encourage the adopter of the letter to try to buy gifts for each of them, not just one. That wouldn’t be fair. We also have people who want to adopt, and they do it as a group.”
When the program started in 1912, Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock authorized postmasters and employees to respond to letters addressed to Santa. By the 1940s, the volume of letters increased so much that the USPS invited charitable organizations and companies to participate. They would write responses or send small gifts to the letter writers. Eventually, cities around the country established programs and teamed up with charitable organizations, allowing community members to adopt letters at local post offices.
Since the USPS digitized the program in 2017, letters can now be adopted from any part of the country. You can also choose the state you want to adopt a letter from on the Operation Santa website. This makes it easier to adopt the letters and safer for the letter writers. Walton says the digital adoption process has helped the program reach many more people.
“I still get complaints from people. They liked being able to go to the post office and going through those letters, but that also was very time-consuming because we had to have folks there on-site redacting all of those letters. Now we have Santa’s elves to do that for us.”
To adopt letters through the site, create an account and go through the quick verification process. Then you can look through the available letters and choose which ones you would like to adopt.
“So you would go out, and you would try to fulfill those wishes as best you can. Sometimes there are some challenging items that a child may ask for, maybe a real live dog, which we can’t do that. So maybe the alternative would be a stuffed animal. If they ask for something that’s real expensive, if you can’t fulfill that wish, you can put the letter back and adopt another or else just purchase an alternative gift that you think would be fitting.”
Once you purchase the gifts, box them up and bring them to the post office. USPS ships all of the presents priority mail so they can track them. Adopters can wrap the presents or write recipients’ names on the gift if they choose. They’re also allowed to include a personal note, and a template is available on the Operation Santa website. Presents must be shipped by Dec 19th to ensure they arrive in time for Christmas.
One person can adopt up to 15 letters and send each writer up to 6 boxes. For a family, that increases to 12 boxes. | https://cw33.com/news/dear-santa-spreading-holiday-cheer-to-children-in-need/ | 2022-11-30 20:58:39 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/dear-santa-spreading-holiday-cheer-to-children-in-need/ |
WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 26, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
419 PM EDT Fri Aug 26 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Oneida
and northwestern Madison Counties through 500 PM EDT...
At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sullivan, or 9 miles southwest of Oneida, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Sullivan, Oneida, Lenox, Chittenango, Canastota, Sherrill, Cazenovia,
Stockbridge, Augusta and Vernon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4294 7590 4305 7591 4311 7547 4290 7542
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 268DEG 23KT 4300 7582
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Hudson, Queens,
Richmond and Kings Counties through 500 PM EDT...
At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Todt Hill, moving east at 30 mph.
Flatbush, Bayonne, Linden, Coney Island, Rockaway Beach, Todt Hill,
Crown Heights, Kennedy Airport, The Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Forest
Hills, Canarsie, Bay Ridge, Port Richmond, Howard Beach and Ozone
Park.
LAT...LON 4057 7421 4059 7421 4063 7425 4070 7402
4068 7406 4064 7406 4071 7400 4076 7383
4063 7374 4062 7377 4059 7373 4059 7375
4058 7373 4057 7376 4056 7380 4056 7401
4060 7404 4055 7409 4054 7419
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 254DEG 24KT 4060 7414
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Klickitat County fire causes families to evacuate, burning 56,000 acres
Jul 26, 2023, 9:33 AM | Updated: 9:58 am
(Photo from Klickitat County Emergency Management)
A fire of more than 50,000 acres has quickly spread across Klickitat County. The Newell Road Fire has now caused evacuations in the area.
Emergency Management is now telling residents east of Dot Road to Alder Creek to evacuate the area if they have not already done so. Residents past Alder Creek are told to be prepared in the event of an evacuation.
Deer take refuge near wind turbines as fire scorches Washington state land
An unknown number of people have evacuated their homes and cabins west of Goldendale because of a wildfire. The fire started around 3:35 p.m. Friday on Newell Road near Bickleton and has now grown to more than 56,000 acres, covering at least 20 miles of land.
On Tuesday, firefighters said 20% of the fire had been contained and evacuation orders are still in effect for Cleveland, Bickleton, and, Goodnoe Station.
FEMA is now sending federal funds to help fight what officials are calling a life-threatening situation. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75% of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires.
The Red Cross has opened a shelter at Grandview Middle School in Yakima County. There will be food and cots for those in need.
Officials said how the fire started is still currently unclear.
“It’s important we bring the community together to help everyone understand what is being done to protect lives and property and prevent further damage as this wildfire grows,” Rep. Gina Mosbrucker said in a prepared statement. “We want to be available to answer questions and help inform residents of what they can expect and what they should be doing to protect themselves and their families.”
Washington State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said that western Washington has already had far more early-season fires than average. The dry weather means extreme conditions, and Washington is considered the highest risk in the country for severe fires through the fall.
“Conditions in our state over the last week have been some of the worst we’ve experienced this year,” Franz said. “We saw how quickly the Newell Road Fire surged across more than 80 square miles in Klickitat County, and we’ve yet to reach the peak of fire season here in Washington. I am urging people to please do their part and support our heroic firefighters by being one less spark out on the landscape.”
All or parts of 12 counties have just been moved into “drought emergency” status. May and June of this year ranked as the fourth warmest and 11th driest such period since 1895, ecology officials said. July and August are Washington state’s driest months, and the National Weather Service’s long-range forecast shows warmer than normal temperatures and below-average rainfall through October.
“This drought is already harming Washington communities, businesses and farms, and it’s another sign of the damage that climate change is causing to our state,” Washington State Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson said in the statement, adding that the state needs to prepare for a drier future. | https://mynorthwest.com/3913467/klickitat-county-fire-causes-families-to-evacuate-burning-56000-acres/ | 2023-07-26 21:26:39 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3913467/klickitat-county-fire-causes-families-to-evacuate-burning-56000-acres/ |
Memory Viewer and Memory Machine software run on 4th generation AMD EPYC processors supporting CXL 1.1+ to deliver memory that can be dynamically pooled, tiered, and shared
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/PRNewswire/ --
®, pioneers of Big Memory software, today announced the company has developed software-defined Compute Express Link (CXL) memory management products that run on 4
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processors featuring support for CXL 1.1+ specifications. AMD has a long history of x86 firsts, and the innovation continues in the 4
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processors with CXL1.1+ memory expansion to help support the demand for ever larger in-memory workload capacity.
"Building on the record-breaking performance of 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors, the latest 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors help our customers achieve better business outcomes faster and address their most ambitious energy efficiency goals. Our new 'Zen 4' architecture is optimized for modern workloads and delivers the core density, memory bandwidth and sophisticated security features customers demand," said Ram Peddibhotla, corporate vice president, EPYC product management, AMD.
Memory Viewer software from MemVerge represents a new class of application-aware memory tools which adds the capability to see how existing workloads are using their memory. Organizations can then determine the most cost-effective and performant way to expand DDR and CXL memory on new servers with 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors. Download Memory Viewer free.
Memory Machine™ Cloud Edition software from MemVerge adds the ability to provide transparent access to a pool of DDR and CXL memory, dynamically placing the hottest data in the fastest tier, and guaranteeing quality of service to the most business-critical workloads running on 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors.
According to Charles Fan, CEO and co-founder of MemVerge, "4th Gen AMD EPYC processors and MemVerge software form a solid CXL platform capable of providing memory-intensive applications with transparent access to tiered memory fabrics and advanced memory services."
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MemVerge is pioneering Big Memory Computing in the cloud and on CXL for big data that needs to be processed quickly. The company's Memory Machine™ product is the industry's first commercial memory virtualization software, and introduced the world to memory tiering, pooling, and snapshot-based, in-memory data management. MemVerge is the only company to win both Editor's Choice and People's Choice awards at Bio-IT World. Bioinformaticians at leading organizations such as Analytical Biosciences, Penn State University, SeekGene, and TGen are using Memory Machine software to accelerate time-to-discovery and increase application availability to unlock important new scientific breakthroughs. Learn more about MemVerge, Memory Machine, and CXL by visiting www.memverge.com.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In a scene reminiscent of “Psycho,” police said a hatchet-wielding man broke into a southwest Bakersfield, California, home Friday afternoon, swept aside a shower curtain, and allegedly tried to attack a woman who had been showering.
She tried to defend herself but was reportedly taken to the ground by Kyler Kuehl, who stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 225 pounds, according to a warrant filed in court by police.
The woman’s husband arrived and held Kuehl down, police said.
When officers arrived, Kuehl was on the master bathroom floor with his hands tied behind his back with a belt, according to the warrant. The woman suffered an injury police said was not life-threatening.
According to police, the woman said she believed Kuehl was a neighbor.
Kuehl, 59, appeared in court on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, burglary and committing a burglary with the intent to commit rape.
His bail has been set at $25,000. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/hatchet-wielding-man-allegedly-swept-back-shower-curtain-attacked-woman-warrant/ | 2022-06-22 03:54:50 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/hatchet-wielding-man-allegedly-swept-back-shower-curtain-attacked-woman-warrant/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian rocket and artillery strikes hit areas across the Dnieper River from Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, as fears persisted that fighting in the vicinity could damage the plant and cause a radiation leak.
Russian forces took control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant soon after the war began and hold adjacent territory along the left bank of the wide river. Ukraine controls the right bank, including the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets, each of them about 10 kilometers (six miles) from the plant.
Heavy firing during the night left parts of Nikopol without electricity, said Valentyn Reznichenko, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Rocket strikes damaged about a dozen residences in Marhanets, according to Yevhen Yevtushenko, the administration head for the district that includes the city of about 45,000.
The city of Zaporizhzhia, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) upriver from the nuclear plant, also came under fire during the night, wounding two people, city council member Anatoliy Kurtev said.
In eastern Ukraine, where Russian and separatist forces are trying to take control, shelling hit the large and strategically significant cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, but no casualties were reported, said Pavlo Kyrylenko, governor of the Donetsk region.
Much of the Donetsk region is held by Russian and separatist forces. It is one of two Ukrainian regions that Russia has recognized as sovereign states.
Authorities last week began distributing iodine tablets to residents who live near the Zaporizhzhia plant in case of radiation exposure, which can cause health problems.
Much of the concern centers on the cooling systems for the plant’s nuclear reactors. The systems require power to run, and the plant was temporarily knocked offline Thursday because of what officials said was fire damage to a transmission line. A cooling system failure could cause a nuclear meltdown.
Russian forces occupied the nuclear plant complex early in the 6-month-old war, but local Ukrainian workers have kept it running. The Ukrainian and Russian governments have repeatedly accused the other of shelling the complex and nearby areas, raising fears of a possible catastrophe.
Periodic shelling has damaged the power station’s infrastructure, Ukraine’s nuclear power operator, Energoatom, said Saturday. “There are risks of hydrogen leakage and sputtering of radioactive substances, and the fire hazard is high,” it said.
The U.N.’s atomic energy agency has tried to work out an agreement to send a team in to inspect and help secure the plant. Officials said preparations for the visit were underway, but it remained unclear when it might take place.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy is recovering after she was accidentally shot by her partner while responding to a call, a department spokesperson said Wednesday.
Deputies responded to a call in the 8200 block of Brickyard Road in Powell around 11 p.m. Monday, July 5. According to a KCSO spokesperson, the two deputies were outside the residence when an aggressive dog came around the trailer and attacked Deputy Lydia Driver.
Deputy Jordan Hurst fired his service weapon in an attempt to subdue the dog, inadvertently striking Driver in the leg. She was transported to UT Medical Center where she went underwent emergency surgery.
Driver is currently recovering in the Intensive Care Unit. Hurst is on administrative leave with pay, per department procedure.
Driver has been an employee of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office since 2015 where she served in records, LEIDS Unit and corrections. She graduated from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy on May 27.
“Law Enforcement is a dangerous profession; it is unpredictable. Officers deal with people and situations the average person will never experience in their lifetime,” Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler said in a statement. “This incident is unfortunate, but we will get through it together. We are blessed to serve a community who loves and appreciates our men and women; for that, I’m grateful.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/knox-county-deputy-accidentally-shot-his-partner-official-says/ | 2022-07-06 17:43:09 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/knox-county-deputy-accidentally-shot-his-partner-official-says/ |
North Dakota Game and Fish is lifting the no-camping rule for the two days following Memorial Day to allow overnight camping in Wildlife Management Areas that usually have this restriction in place.
On Tuesday, May 31, and Wednesday, June 1, campers can now enjoy the 200-plus WMAs overnight.
Game and Fish says most WMAs are ideal for nature study, hiking and camping. For more about WMAs and what is and isn’t allowed, head to the Game and Fish Wildlife Management Areas – Regulations website. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/camping-restriction-lifted-for-2-days-following-memorial-day/ | 2022-05-30 17:55:32 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/camping-restriction-lifted-for-2-days-following-memorial-day/ |
Ascend's data pipeline automation technology will enable Biome to expand its data science capacity as it rapidly grows its customer base
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascend.io, the leader in data pipeline automation, today announced that it is enabling Biome Analytics, a clinical performance improvement solutions provider, to help Biome overhaul cardiac healthcare delivery and improve outcomes for both patients and healthcare providers.
Cardiovascular care accounts for a significant and growing share of U.S. healthcare system spending, costing over $216 billion per year. Biome helps hospitals, health systems, and clinicians deliver better cardiovascular care to more patients at a lower cost using Biome's Performance Network - a suite of machine learning driven applications that uncover high impact performance improvement opportunities, deliver precision insight into the practice, process and population cohorts most impacting clinical and financial outcomes, and suggest and manage performance improvement initiatives. Hospitals and doctors uncover—often for the very first time—insight into the root cause clinical and financial performance drivers that most impact cost, quality, and capacity, and align around goals and targets that that ensure patients receive better care, clinicians have continuous insight into their practice and are enabled to work together to minimize cost and unnecessary clinical variation.
With Ascend, Biome's data team can now process 3x more data. They have gone from spending 8 hours per client sequentially to generate new insights every quarter, to refreshing every client's data in parallel in less than 3.5 hours each month. This enables them to exponentially scale their product delivery in response to rapidly growing demand.
"With Ascend's automation technology, our data pipeline runtimes alone have improved by 85%, enabling us to deliver data products more frequently—from quarterly to monthly—to our customers," said Seth Glickman, CTO of Biome. "Ascend's technology has positioned us for future growth and scalability, and will be instrumental in our mission to unlock $10 billion in savings in the U.S. healthcare system."
The Ascend Data Pipeline Automation Platform is an end-to-end solution for building data pipelines with intelligence to automatically detect and respond to changes across an organization's ecosystem, ensure data quality, and control the cost of data processing. Ascend provides comprehensive functionality to ingest data into various cloud platforms, transform it with simplified coding, orchestrate pipelines across their entire lifecycle, and share enriched data across an organization's ecosystem. Companies using Ascend can eliminate up to 90% of repetitive data engineering tasks through automation, giving them more time and scalability to grow their core business.
Biome utilizes Ascend to dramatically scale the amount and types of data their team of nine data engineers can process, while deferring or redirecting hiring and reducing complexity in their data tech stack. The ability to run multiple pipelines in parallel, to stop, inspect and restart pipelines on-demand, and efficiently detect and respond to errors has significantly improved the team's capacity for expansion projects. The Ascend platform also empowers Biome's analysts, who are not developers, to easily access and manipulate data from the pipelines using familiar SQL commands. This frees up the data engineers on the team to work on more advanced data science projects.
"Through our partnership with Biome Analytics, we're leveraging the power of data pipeline automation to make a profound impact on healthcare," said Jon Osborn, Field CTO of Ascend.io. "Our platform streamlines data processes, enhancing Biome's ability to deliver vital insights that can significantly reduce wasteful spending and improve patient outcomes. It's not just about accelerating digital transformation – it's about fostering a paradigm shift in how we understand and approach healthcare. We're proud to support Biome Analytics on this mission, demonstrating the critical role of data in driving efficiency and improving patient outcomes in the healthcare industry."
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-1-8
(two, one, eight)
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-1-8
(two, one, eight)
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Foo Fighters formed in the aftermath of tragedy, as Kurt Cobain's 1994 suicide left Dave Grohl reeling and in search of a voice. The band's self-titled 1995 debut found the drummer and newly minted frontman reinvigorated by grief, while 1997's The Colour and the Shape doubled as a rousingly hooky therapy session in the aftermath of his divorce. Taken together, the two records document Grohl's search for catharsis and balance amid painful destabilization, and they set the tone for a fruitful career that culminated in Foo Fighters' 2021 induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Now, 28 years after Foo Fighters' debut, the band has released its 11th album, But Here We Are — and once again found itself in mourning. Drummer Taylor Hawkins died unexpectedly in March 2022, leaving the band's future momentarily uncertain; then, in August of the same year, Grohl lost his mother, Virginia. The lyrics to Grohl's new songs suggest that she's an even greater presence — or, more to the point, absence — on the album than Hawkins. Grohl's words on But Here We Are ache with loss, even as they explode in full-bore rock mayhem, and that loss extends beyond the deaths of loved ones: They're songs about the loss of memory, the loss of comfort, the loss of the past, the loss of home. Once again, plumbing the depths of anguish has led to some of the most vital music of his career.
It's worth stopping here to push back against the pernicious myth of art stemming only from great misery, and to contemplate how much of Grohl's best work is also an extension of the deep community that's formed around him — which has, in recent years, extended to the occasional vocal contribution from his daughter Violet. But it's hard to miss, and it would be malpractice not to point out, the consistent ferocity and focus on display in But Here We Are. Grohl clearly understands that we honor departed loved ones by building new joys we wish they were around to share.
In that way, But Here We Are genuinely shines as a tribute to Hawkins. Though Foo Fighters' drummer will be replaced on tour by Josh Freese, Grohl returns to the kit throughout the new record, and he brings raw, instantly identifiable intensity to its 10 tracks. "Rescued" and "Under You" open But Here We Are with singles that seem to have emerged directly from an alternate-universe greatest-hits package — they're hard-driving career highlights that sound both timeless and utterly of the present — while "Nothing At All" and the title track ramp up those songs' aggression with choruses that kick up some of the finest frenzies of Foo Fighters' career.
Of course, for this band, riffs and reflection aren't mutually exclusive. For all its hard-driving abandon, "Under You" taps into a deep well of sentiment — "Someone said I'll never see your face again / Part of me just can't believe it's true / Pictures of us share sharing songs and cigarettes / This is how I'll always picture you" — as it contemplates grief as both a great weight and a process. Elsewhere, absences abound from every angle: "I been hearing voices / None of them are you," Grohl sings in "Hearing Voices," while the 10-minute epic "The Teacher" finds him pleading, "Show me how to grieve, man / Show me how to say goodbye." "Rest" closes But Here We Are on a true tearjerker, as he pledges a reunion "in the warm Virginia sun" — a reference to both his place of origin and the woman who raised him. And "The Glass" makes clear the stakes of his sorrow, as Grohl sings, "I had a version of home, and just like that, I was left to live without it."
Still, all the talk of death that pervades But Here We Are shouldn't overshadow what a truly formidable rock record it is — so catchy and vibrant, so brimming with wild-eyed wonder. It's heavy, in every sense of the word, but make no mistake: It'll still get stuck in your head for days.
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Firefighters rescued a public works employee Thursday morning in Newton after a trench collapsed, trapping him inside, officials said.
Around 9:15 a.m., officials received a report of a worker trapped in a ditch on Bonita Street, according to Newton Fire Lieutenant Thomas McGary.
“[The trench] collapsed, and the dirt fell on him,” McGary said.
The man was stuck up to his waist and later extricated by firefighters, officials said.
“We found the victim conscious and breathing. There are probably minor injuries at this time,” Newton Fire Chief Greg Gentile told reporters at the scene, according to Channel 7.
The man was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, officials said.
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DENVER, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American: UTG) announced today the next three, monthly, dividends at a rate of $0.19 per common share per month, unchanged from the per share rate paid for the previous quarter. As of July 6, 2022, the Fund's market price was $30.92 per share and its net asset value was $30.93 per share.
Tim Porter, the Fund's portfolio manager and Chief Investment Officer of Reaves Asset Management, the Fund's investment adviser, commented, "Our utility investments should continue to generate stable and growing dividend income for our investors regardless of the recent volatility in financial markets."
The Fund has formally implemented the 19b-1 exemption received from the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2009. A portion of each distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of these distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after the Fund's year end.
Not less than eighty percent of the Fund's assets will continue to be invested in the securities of domestic and foreign companies involved to a significant extent in providing products, services or equipment for (i) the generation or distribution of electricity, gas or water, (ii) telecommunications activities or (iii) infrastructure operations, such as airports, toll roads and municipal services ("Utilities" or the "Utility Industry"). As a policy, the Fund continues to strive to provide a high level of after-tax income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation.
The following dates apply to the upcoming dividends that have been declared:
Ex-Distribution Date: July 21, 2022
Record Date: July 22, 2022
Payable Date: July 29, 2022
Ex-Distribution Date: August 18, 2022
Record Date: August 19, 2022
Payable Date: August 31, 2022
Ex-Distribution Date: September 19, 2022
Record Date: September 20, 2022
Payable Date: September 30, 2022
The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of income and total return consisting primarily of tax-advantaged distributions and capital appreciation. There were approximately $2.7 billion of total assets under management and 69.9 million common shares outstanding as of July 6, 2022.
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BOISE — Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s association with what a group of retired Idaho county sheriffs and police officers said are extreme, anti-law enforcement factions prompted them on Tuesday to announce they have joined together to oppose her run for governor.
The 12 retired officials announced the formation of a new political action committee called Defend & Protect Idaho that is comprised of military and law enforcement members, small business owners, faith leaders, farmers and ranchers.
“The only agenda is to restore civility, to restore common sense, and to restore the rule of law by our elected officials in Idaho,” said former Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney, a Republican.
McGeachin is challenging first-term Republican Gov. Brad Little. The governor and lieutenant governor in Idaho run on separate tickets. McGeachin didn’t immediately respond to a phone message left at her office.
She appears to be targeting far-right voters in the May 17 Republican primary, which is restricted to registered Republicans and typically draws fewer voters than the general election.
McGeachin in February delivered a taped speech to the America First Political Action Conference, a white nationalist gathering that included supporters of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. McGeachin, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is one of the highest-ranking elected state officials to have participated in one of the group’s gatherings.
And in 2019, McGeachin posed outside her office with two members of the Three Percenters, an antigovernment militia group. One of her staff members made posts on social media that the group of retired law enforcement officials said equated to promoting the killing of police officers.
Ron Winegar, who retired as a deputy chief with the Boise Police Department, was shot seven times in 1997 in a gun battle in Boise with two brothers from Pennsylvania. Another Boise police officer died, as did the two brothers.
Winegar said the brothers had a “militia mentality mindset” with a “hatred of government and law enforcement” that he sees as increasingly present, endangering police and society.
“To me it’s a reminder that danger and dangerous mindsets are out there, and it’s only a short jump from there to actual violent encounters,” he said.
He also said that in recent years far-right groups have targeted the homes of police officers, judges, lawmakers and the workplaces of doctors and nurses, preventing the general public from getting care.
“We see what are billed as protests but are really meant as intimidation,” Winegar said. “That is a huge step in the wrong direction.”
Former Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde said that when ideologies take hold that lead to the breakdown of society “then I think we’re going to have a real problem, and who are they going to call? They are going to call law enforcement to come and take care of it.”
He added: “But if law enforcement is continually threatened and we have to worry about peace as they do on a daily basis, then nobody is going to be a law enforcement officer, and there’s going to be chaos and anarchy and society as we know it is going to go by the wayside and crumble and it’s just going to be criminal activity.”
The Idaho Fraternal Order of Police in April endorsed Little. The group is the largest organization representing law enforcement in Idaho, with about 2,500 members.
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Rangers vs. Devils Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4
The New York Rangers host the New Jersey Devils Monday in Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, SN360, TVAS, MSG, and MSGSN. The Rangers have a 2-1 lead in the series. The Devils are underdogs (+140) against the Rangers (-165).
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Rangers vs. Devils Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Rangers 4, Devils 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-165)
- Computer Predicted Total: 6.1
- Computer Predicted Spread: Rangers (-1.4)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 47-22-13 overall and 10-14-24 in overtime games.
- New York is 11-9-11 (33 points) in its 31 games decided by one goal.
- In the 12 games this season the Rangers registered just one goal, they went 2-8-2 (six points).
- New York has scored exactly two goals in 22 games this season (4-7-11 record, 19 points).
- The Rangers have scored at least three goals 49 times, and are 43-5-1 in those games (to register 87 points).
- In the 33 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it went 23-7-3 to register 49 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 28-15-4 (60 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 37 games, going 21-6-10 to register 52 points.
Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (52-22-8 overall) have posted a record of 14-8-22 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- New Jersey has earned 42 points (19-6-4) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Devils scored just one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-11-1 (three points).
- When New Jersey has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 11 points (5-6-1 record).
- The Devils have scored three or more goals 60 times, earning 100 points from those matchups (47-7-6).
- This season, New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal in 43 games and picked up 64 points with a record of 31-10-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 35-17-6 (76 points).
- The Devils' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Devils finished 17-7-2 in those contests (36 points).
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Rangers vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, SN360, TVAS, MSG, and MSGSN
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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By The Associated Press
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s foreign minister said Thursday that everyone involved in the transportation and sales of grain seized by Russia in occupied areas of the country will face legal consequences.
“Russia is a criminal three times over: it bombed Syria to ruins, occupied part of Ukraine, and is now selling stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria,” the ministry’s press service cited Dmytro Kuleba as saying.
“I want to remind the participants in this deal: what is stolen has never brought happiness to anyone. Everyone involved in the sale, transportation or purchase of stolen grain is an accomplice to the crime,” Kuleba said.
“Your actions will have adequate international legal consequences. We will do everything to make your life as difficult as possible,” he continued, commenting on media reports that on Wednesday, a Russian ship carrying Ukrainian grain moored off the Syrian coast.
Kuleba also claimed that thanks to the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats, Egypt and Lebanon had previously refused to buy the “looted” grain shipment.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Finland’s leaders in favor of applying for NATO membership
— ‘ This tears my soul apart ’: A Ukrainian boy and a killing
— Protesters vent fury at French company for staying in Russia
— Ukrainian circus comes to town, and stays in Italy, amid war
Follow all AP stories on Russia’s war on Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
MOSCOW — A student of a local construction college died as a result of a shelling attack on the Russian village of Solokhi near the Ukrainian border, a teacher at the college told the Interfax news agency Thursday.
“Russian Nifodyov died as a result of the shelling of the peaceful village of Solokhi by the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” Nikolai Ignatenko was cited as saying.
Earlier on Thursday, the governor of Russia’s Belgorod region, where Solokhi is located, said that at least one civilian had been killed in the shelling, while six more were injured. While governor Vyacheslav Gladkov likewise blamed the attack on Kyiv’s forces, it was not immediately clear whether the slain civilian he referred to was Nifodyov.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Four civilians were reported dead and five more were injured in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on Thursday, the regional governor said that same day.
“On May 12, the Russians killed four more civilians of the Donbas: two in Novoselivka, one in Avdiivka and one in Lyman. Five more people were injured,” Pavlo Kyrylenko wrote in a Telegram post, referring to a village and two cities in the Donetsk region, one of two which make up the Donbas.
His claims could not be immediately verified.
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ROME — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he’s ready to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that “we must find an agreement,’’ but with no ultimatum as a condition.
Zelenskyy also told Italian RAI state TV in an interview scheduled to be broadcast on Thursday night that Ukraine will never recognize Crimea as part of Russia, which annexed that part of southern Ukraine in 2014.
“Crimea has always had its autonomy, it has its parliament, but on the inside of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said, in excerpts of the interview that RAI released earlier on Thursday.
The interviewer asked the Ukrainian leader about a comment by French President Emmanuel Macron cautioning against any humiliation of Putin.
“We want the Russian army to leave our land, we aren’t on Russian soil,’’ Zelenskyy replied. “We won’t save Putin’s face by paying with our territory. That would be unjust.”
In another comment, Zelenskyy sounded a forward-looking note. “We have to think of the future of Russia. I, as president of Ukraine, say these are our neighbors. There will be other presidents, other presidents and other generations” of Russia, Zelenskyy said.
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KYIV, Ukraine — At least three people died following a Russian airstrike on a city in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region, while 12 more were injured, Ukrainian military officials said Thursday.
In the early hours of Thursday, Russian troops fired multiple rockets at a school and student accommodation complex in the city of Novhorod-Siversky, the Ukrainian Operational Command “North” said in a Facebook post.
It added that nearby buildings housing local administration offices, college dormitories, and private houses also suffered varying degrees of damage.
The accuracy of these claims could not be immediately verified.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian ministry officials said Thursday that Russian troops were trying to block Kyiv’s forces from advancing as far as the Ukrainian-Russian border in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
“In the direction of Kharkiv, Russian army units are regrouping and trying to prevent the further advance of our troops in the direction of the state border of Ukraine,” defense ministry spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said in his regular media briefing.
“To this end, the occupiers launch unceasing artillery attacks on our troop units in order to inflict human losses, as well as to damage weapons and military equipment,” Motuzyanyk added.
He did not clarify how close Ukrainian forces were to the border.
According to the defense ministry briefing, Moscow’s troops were opening fire “along the entire line of confrontation” in Ukraine’s east, and attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses.
Also on Thursday, the Ukrainian military’s General Staff said in its daily operational statement that Russian forces continued their attempts to storm several cities in Ukraine’s industrial heartland of Donbas that day, but had no success.
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A senior Russian U.N. envoy said Thursday that Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO would instantly turn them from neutral into hostile countries and potential targets for Russia.
Dmitry Polansky, First Deputy Representative of Russia to the U.N., said in an interview with the British conservative magazine UnHerd, that Helsinki and Stockholm know that “the moment they become members of NATO it will imply certain mirror moves on the Russian side.”
“If there are NATO detachments in those territories, these territories would become a target – or possible target – for a strike,” Polansky added. “NATO is a very unfriendly bloc to us — it is an enemy and NATO itself admitted that Russia is the enemy. It means that Finland and Sweden all of a sudden, instead of neutral countries, become part of the enemy and they bear all the risks.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Polansky downplayed the impact of the possible NATO enlargement on Europe’s security landscape, saying that Russia “is ready to face NATO threats and has made the necessary precautions for this.”
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BERLIN — The U.N.’s top human rights body has overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on its investigators to specifically look into possible rights abuses and violations in northern Ukraine shortly after Russia’s invasion.
In a 33-2 vote, with 12 abstentions, the Human Rights Council concluded a special session Thursday on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine also by calling on Russia to grant international human rights groups “unhindered, timely, immediate, unrestricted and safe access” to people who have been transferred from Ukraine to Russia or areas controlled by Russian forces or affiliates.
Only China and Eritrea voted against the measure, which also urged the U.N. human rights office to report on events in Mariupol, a besieged southeastern port city where thousands of civilians are believed to have been killed. Access to the city has been virtually nonexistent for international human rights during recent fighting there.
The council called on a team of investigators known as a Commission of Inquiry to look specifically into the “events” in the Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Sumy regions of Ukraine in late February and early March after Russia’s invasion “with a view to holding those responsible to account.” The commission was already created to investigate rights abuses and violations generally in Ukraine.
Many atrocities in the war came to light last month after Moscow’s forces aborted their bid to capture Kyiv and withdrew from around the capital.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Between 8 and 12 Russian missiles hit the oil refinery and other infrastructure in the Ukrainian industrial hub of Kremenchuk Thursday, the acting governor of the central Poltava region said that same day.
In a Telegram post, Dmytro Lunin urged residents to remain in underground shelters, citing the “persistent” threat of airstrikes.
In early April, Lunin had said that the Kremenchuk refinery – Ukraine’s only remaining fully functional facility of its kind at the time — was no longer operational following a Russian attack. Moscow claimed to have targeted the refinery again at the end of the month, and to have destroyed further fuel production and storage facilities.
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BERLIN — The U.N. refugee agency is reporting that more than 6 million people have now fled Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
Geneva-based UNHCR also said Thursday that the number of refugees who have returned back to Ukraine, either partially or fully, has reached more than 1.6 million. It says that number reflects cross-border movements, and doesn’t necessarily indicate “sustainable” returns. The agency says it’s too early to draw conclusions about “definitive trends” on returns.
Matthew Saltmarsh, an agency spokesman, also said Thursday that a total of 2.4 million people who have left Ukraine have moved beyond Ukraine’s immediate border countries which have taken in the lion’s share of refugees from the country. Poland alone has registered more than 3.2 million people who fled Ukraine. It and other European Union member countries have open borders, making tracking where people go a complex endeavor.
On Tuesday, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, tweeted that the number of refugees from Ukraine had reached the same 5.7 million figure as the tally from Syria’s 11-year war, which previously was the source of the world’s biggest refugee crisis.
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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. children’s agency says the war in Ukraine is a “child rights crisis” where education is under attack and nearly 100 youngsters have been killed in just the last month.
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi told the U.N. Security Council Thursday that more children have been injured, millions have been displaced and schools continue to be attacked and used for military purposes.
The school year came to a standstill after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, and as of last week at least 15 of 89 UNICEF-supported schools in the country’s east have been damaged or destroyed in the fighting, he said.
In mid-March, over 15,000 schools resumed education in Ukraine mostly through remote learning or in-person hybrid options, he said.
“It is estimated that 3.7 million children in Ukraine and abroad are using online and distance learning options,” Abdi said.
But he stressed that there are still “enormous obstacles” to education including availability for learning, resources, language barriers and movements of children and their families.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Talks are underway between Kyiv and Moscow on the possible evacuation of 38 “severely wounded” Ukrainian troops from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, Ukraine’s deputy PM said Thursday afternoon.
The steel mill is the only remaining stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the ruined port city, and is now surrounded by Russian forces.
“We are working step by step,” Iryna Vereshchuk wrote in a public post on the Telegram messenger app.
She said that Kyiv hoped to exchange the soldiers for 38 “significant” Russian prisoners of war, before moving on to the next stage of the negotiations. She did not specify what this next stage would concern, but said that there were no negotiations “on the exchange of 500 or 600 people.”
Earlier on Thursday, an official at the Ukrainian President’s Office said that Kyiv hoped to extract “half a thousand” wounded Ukrainian fighters from Azovstal.
Members of the Azov Regiment holed up inside the plant have repeatedly refused to surrender, citing fears of being killed or tortured. On Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said that “more than a thousand” Ukrainian troops, many of them injured, remained at Azovstal.
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VIENNA — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö Thursday, the same day Finland’s leaders announced the country plans to apply for NATO membership, the German chancellery said Thursday afternoon.
“Chancellor Scholz welcomed today’s statements by the President and Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin, in which both advocate their country’s immediate accession to NATO, and assured Finland of the Federal Government’s full support on this path,” Scholz’s office said in a statement.
Finland’s announcement paves the way for a historic expansion of the alliance that could deal a serious blow to Russia as its military struggles with its war in Ukraine.
Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) land border with Russia.
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KYIV, Ukraine — About 3,000 Mariupol civilians are being detained in prisons controlled by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine’s industrial east, the country’s human rights chief says.
Lyudmyla Denysova claimed on social media Thursday that Kyiv is aware of at least two prisons set up in the eastern Donetsk region, one in the regional capital of Donetsk and another in Olenivka, a suburb 20 kilometers southwest of the city center.
She claimed that authorities in Kyiv had received reports of people being “tortured, interrogated, threatened with execution and forced to cooperate,” and others disappearing after interrogations.
She also alleged that detainees were being kept in “inhuman conditions,” with inadequate access to bathrooms and no space to lie down.
She claimed that some captives had been released after 36 days, after signing unspecified documents, but did not provide more details. Ukrainian authorities are calling on the U.N. to intervene.
More than 100,000 civilians remain in the ruined port city of Mariupol, which had a pre-war population of about half a million. Ukrainian authorities have previously claimed that “thousands of Ukrainians” had been forcibly taken to Russia.
Troops from Ukraine’s Azov Regiment continue to hold out at the Azovstal steelworks, the last bulwark of Ukrainian resistance in the city.
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MOSCOW — Russia has warned that it will have to take unspecified “military-technical” steps in response to Finland’s decision to join NATO.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday that Finland’s accession to NATO will “inflict serious damage on Russian-Finnish relations, as well as stability and security in Northern Europe.”
It said in a statement that “Russia will be forced to take retaliatory steps of military-technical and other characteristics in order to counter the emerging threats to its national security.”
The statement noted that while it’s up to Finland to decide on ways to ensure its security, “Helsinki must be aware of its responsibility and the consequences of such a move.” The ministry charged that Finland’s move also violated past agreements with Russia.
“History will determine why Finland needed to turn its territory into a bulwark of military face-off with Russia while losing independence in making its own decisions,” it added.
The ministry’s statement follows Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov’s comment earlier Thursday that Finland’s decision wouldn’t help stability and security in Europe. Peskov said that Russia’ response will depend on NATO’s moves to expand its infrastructure closer to the Russian borders.
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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western sanctions against Russia are provoking a global economic crisis.
Speaking during a Thursday meeting on economic issues, Putin said Western nations were “driven by oversized political ambitions and Russophobia” to introduce sanctions that “hurt their own economies and well-being of their citizens.”
Putin charged that the “sanctions are provoking a global crisis” and will lead to “grave consequences for the EU and also some of the poorest countries of the world that are already facing the risks of hunger.”
He alleged that the “Western elites are ready to sacrifice the rest of the world to preserve their global domination.”
The Russian leader insisted the Russian economy has successfully withstood the blow from Western sanctions and that Russian companies will fill the niche left by the withdrawal of Western enterprises.
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PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic has decided to reverse plans to halt mining in a key black coal region to help the country safeguard its power supply amid high demand and the energy crunch prompted by the Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura said Thursday that the state-owned OKD company will extend its mining activities in north-eastern Czech Republic until at least the end of next year, with an analysis to be made on a possible further extension until 2025.
The original plans called for mining to be halted there this year, but “demand for black coal is enormous,” Stanjura said.
Some other European Union countries are turning back to coal as a replacement for reduced deliveries of Russian natural gas, threatening climate goals in Europe. Russia has trimmed gas flows to EU countries like Germany, Italy and Austria on top of its gas cutoffs to France, Poland, Bulgaria and others.
OKD’s chief executive, Roman Sikora, said the Czech company was planning to mine 1.3 million metric tons of black coal in 2023.
It will be mostly used for generating power and household heating. Coal-fired power plants generate almost 50% of total Czech electricity output.
The decision came after the European Union agreed to ban Russian coal starting in August over the war in Ukraine and as it works to reduce the bloc’s energy ties to Russia.
The Czech government aims to phase out coal in energy production by 2033 while increasing the country’s reliance on nuclear power. | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/czech-republic-to-extend-coal-mining-amid-high-demand/ | 2022-06-30 13:02:37 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/czech-republic-to-extend-coal-mining-amid-high-demand/ |
A man was found fatally shot late Friday night in Prince George’s County, the police said.
He was found in a car in the 2200 block of Afton Street in the Temple Hills area, the police said. They went there about 11:15 p.m. after a shooting was reported.
The man died at the scene, the police said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/01/14/man-shot-prince-georges-car/ | 2023-01-14 08:33:22 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/01/14/man-shot-prince-georges-car/ |
Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla’s
DETROIT (AP) — Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.
General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes and Stellantis said Wednesday that they will share in a multibillion-dollar investment to build “high power” charging stations with 30,000 plugs in urban areas and along travel corridors.
The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles, allaying fears that chargers won’t be available for long distance travel.
The companies wouldn’t disclose the exact number of charging stations or financial details of the joint venture they’re forming to put the network in place. While they said the first of the U.S. chargers will be ready by next summer, they also would not say how long it will take to build the entire network.
The automakers said in a joint statement Wednesday that they want to build the “leading network” of reliable high-powered charging stations in North America.
“The parties have agreed not to disclose specific investment numbers at this time, but the seven founding automakers intend to work as equals to ensure the success of the joint venture,” the companies said in a written statement answering questions from The Associated Press. “As you can imagine, such a high-powered charging network of this scale requires a multibillion-dollar investment.”
There are currently just under 8,700 direct-current fast-charging stations in the U.S. and Canada with nearly 36,000 charging plugs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Fast chargers can get a battery to 80% of its capacity in 20 minutes to one hour, making them optimal for travel corridors and in some cases comparable to a gasoline fill-up. They’re much quicker than 240-volt “Level 2″ chargers that can take hours to get a battery to a full charge.
The new network is expected to have 10 to 20 charging plugs per station, meaning there would be a minimum of 1,500 stations and a maximum of about 3,000.
Tesla’s network, with the largest number of fast chargers in North America, has 2,050 stations and more than 22,000 plugs in the U.S. and Canada, the DOE says.
The network formed by the seven automakers would be public and open to all electric vehicle owners. It will have connectors for both Tesla’s North American Charging Standard plugs as well as the Combined Charging System plugs used by other automakers.
The network will speed up electric vehicle sales in North America by getting people who now are reading stories about holes in the charging network that prevent long-distance travel, said Stephanie Brinley, an analyst with S&P Global Mobility.
“It’s stopping them even from exploring what EV life is like,” Brinley said. The announcement of the network “is giving them confidence that this is going to work out.”
In their statement, the seven automakers said they would use renewable energy as much as possible to power the chargers, and they will be in convenient locations with canopies and amenities such as restrooms, food service and stores nearby.
Brinley said a good charging experience is key to earning the trust of potential EV buyers. “The reality is consumers want to feel comfortable when they charge,” she said.
It will take years and billions of dollars to build out the network, which will need special electrical wiring, Brinley said.
The current charging network, being built by a hodgepodge of companies, is growing but is often unreliable or in poor locations. This has prompted Ford, General Motors and others to sign agreements with Tesla to give their EVs access to its much larger network of fast chargers. Automakers also have announced they’re building their own networks, but Brinley said the moves weren’t enough.
She also doesn’t see the automakers’ announcement as a threat to Tesla. “I think the reality is this is needed, and these automakers are getting together to say ‘we need this’” she said. “Tesla can’t build enough for everyone.”
The automakers will seek to use U.S. government funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law to help pay for the network.
“This joint venture will be a critical step in accelerating EV adoption across the U.S. and Canada, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said in a statement.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the network is a response to significant growth that’s expected in electric vehicle sales, and the group intends to exceed customer expectations. “We believe that a charging network at scale is vital to protecting freedom of mobility for all,” he said.
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Alina Chernyakova spent weekdays in a bomb shelter in the Ukrainian city of Sumy when Russia first invaded the country last year.
The city is less than 20 miles from Russia and was one of the first to be occupied by Russian forces after war broke out. It was a dangerous place to live, Chernyakova said, and her situation was made more difficult because her late husband was dealing with cancer.
But on Thursday, Chernyakova landed at Logan and walked into the international arrivals area with a job lined up in Needham and an army of volunteers ready to help her settle into a new life in Massachusetts.
Holding a small Ukrainian flag, Chernyakova said “I stand with Ukraine” as she laid eyes on a group of people waiting for her.
“I would like to begin in a new way in my life, because I have no job in Ukraine,” she told reporters at the airport. “But the difficult situation may be temporary. I hope it will be okay soon. I hope.”
Chernyakova is in line to work as a teacher at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham thanks to a program facilitated by the humanitarian organization Alight, The Shapiro Foundation, Social Finance, Talent Beyond Boundaries, Bright Horizons, JFS Metrowest, and Miles4Migrants.
The Ukrainian migrant has a background in education, having earned a PhD in pedagogy while in Ukraine.
Candidates for the relocation program are identified in Ukraine and Poland through social media, digital surveys, and European-based Alight workers. Their information is stored in a job catalog made available to employers in the United States and maintained by Talent Beyond Boundaries.
People are then matched with U.S.-based employers if they meet specific job requirements. If the company or organization agrees to hire the person, Alight facilitates sponsorship paperwork and works with locals to help the migrants once they are on U.S. soil.
Miles4Migrants helps the migrants get to the U.S. from Ukraine and resettlement agencies secure housing and enroll the newcomers in support services. Alight says resettlement support is most intensive in the first 45 days.
Chernyakova will have help from two members of Temple Beth Shalom who came to the U.S. from the former Soviet Union when they were young.
One of them, Igor Khislavsky, 39, moved to West Hartford, Connecticut from what is now Kyiv, Ukraine in November 1989.
“There were volunteers that helped us when we first got here. We didn’t have any family. We didn’t really have anybody,” Khislavsky said. “And so over time, we’ve been able to do well in this country. We’ve been able to create a really great life for our families, our kids. And so I think that’s certainly a part of why it seemed like a no-brainer to participate in things like this.”
Irene Berlinsky, another volunteer, came to the United States from Minsk, Belarus when she was nearly eight years old. She said she never had a really strong connection to Ukraine but felt connected to the immigrant experience from the former Soviet Union.
Berlinsky said she and Khislavsky spoke with Chernyakova over video chat before her arrival, helped prepare an apartment, and brought a bag of small gifts to give her at Logan.
“We’re grateful that she’s going to be teaching our children and excited that we get to be part of this groundbreaking program that helps do so much good to fill these needed early childcare jobs, and help refugees,” Berlinsky said.
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, whose district includes Needham, was also on hand for Chernyakova’s arrival.
“This event today, it represents the best of the United States,” he said. “We’re welcoming refugees, helping them build new lives for themselves and their families here in the United States. This has happened for over 400 years before this, helping them contribute to the economy and to society.” | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/05/ukrainian-migrant-arrives-in-boston-thanks-to-an-army-of-volunteers/ | 2023-05-05 11:57:12 | 1 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/05/ukrainian-migrant-arrives-in-boston-thanks-to-an-army-of-volunteers/ |
Thousands party in Spain’s Pamplona city as firework blast begins San Fermin bull-running festival
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of people have packed the town hall square in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona to celebrate the traditional “chupinazo” firework blast that starts the San Fermín bull-running festival. Nearly everyone was dressed in the traditional white trousers and shirt with red sash and neckerchief. The multitude heaved and swayed while singing and shouting and many doused each other with wine as the rocket was fired at noon Thursday. The highlight of the nine-day festival is the early morning bull runs, when thousands of daredevils race in the streets to avoid six bulls charging along a winding route to the city’s bullring. The festival was made famous by Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises.” | https://localnews8.com/news/2023/07/06/thousands-party-in-spains-pamplona-city-as-firework-blast-begins-san-fermin-bull-running-festival/ | 2023-07-06 15:07:33 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/2023/07/06/thousands-party-in-spains-pamplona-city-as-firework-blast-begins-san-fermin-bull-running-festival/ |
Alabama has to come up with a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that its current districts likely diluted the voting power of Black residents.
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Alabama has to come up with a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that its current districts likely diluted the voting power of Black residents.
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Summer jobs are an iconic part of the American adolescent experience. From “Wet Hot American Summer” to “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “Mystic Pizza,” your first summer job is more than just an opportunity to stack bands … it’s your chance to make memories while jumping into adulthood feet-first.
But what are the summer jobs most posted by employers? As ranked by job service Indeed.com, these are the five most in-demand summer jobs in the country for summer work (excluding summer internships). The jobs site compiled data on the most summer positions available on Indeed from January 2018 to April 2023. They’ve also included national average pay for these positions, so you can see if they fit your financial goals.
1. Camp Counselor
Camps around the country are seeking counselors. In fact, more companies on Indeed are seeking camp counselors than any other seasonal position. In other words, if you love kids and the outdoors, you have an excellent shot at finding work in a job like this. Just remember, you’ll need to be comfortable with lots of outdoor activity on a daily basis. Many camps are seeking people who are certified in first aid and CPR and have other valuable skills.
On average, you can expect to make about $15.44 per hour as a camp counselor. You don’t necessarily need experience, but you will need references and you’ll have to pass a background check.
2. Lifeguard
Fancy spending your days by the pool? If you are a good swimmer and can achieve your lifeguard certification, you should be able to find a lifeguard job this summer. To get your certification, you need to take courses and pass licensing tests from the Red Cross, YMCA or other organizations in your local area. Prior to taking these courses, you will need to pass a swimming test. In most states, you need to be at least 15 years old to become certified as a lifeguard.
Lifeguards are essential for summer fun, and summer job postings for lifeguards are the second most popular on the Indeed site. The average hourly pay for lifeguards is around $14.54. Cost of sunscreen is not included!
3. Camp Director
Camp directors are responsible for keeping summer camps safe and fun for kids. They often help to dictate the curriculum and the schedule, and they are in charge of managing the staff and interacting with parents. Camp directors often need managerial experience as well as experience working with kids. Applicants who have achieved certification in camp directing will be highly desired, and you may need a college degree along with CPR and first aid training.
Camp directors make around $19.64 an hour.
4. Summer Associate
If you are a law student, taking a summer job as an associate at a law firm could provide a big boost to your future career. Summer associates get a taste of the type of work a law firm does and may be assigned a mentor. You sit in on depositions and trials and sometimes even get to help with these real-life cases. You will be spending your summer in an office instead of by the pool, but it will look wonderful on your resume and give you practical legal experience. You may even be considered for full-time openings later on.
Summer associates get paid around $16-$17 an hour depending on your personal background. These are competitive positions with early deadlines, so make sure you’re on the ball when applying.
5. Teacher
School’s out for the summer! Well, not always. Many schools continue their educational programs throughout the summer, and they need teachers to help them fill these positions. Many school districts are seeking teachers, paraprofessionals, aides and more for their seasonal programs.
You can expect to make around $17.55 an hour as a summer school teacher, but your salary will vary based on your experience and your education.
Go to Indeed.com to see the full list of 23 jobs that are most in demand during the summer. There are a lot of teaching and camp positions in the mix, but nursing jobs, laborer jobs, analyst positions and others are also included. Your summer job awaits!
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