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Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won’t challenge Trump in 2024
(AP) - ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Larry Hogan, the former Republican governor of Maryland who positioned himself as one of his party’s fiercest critics of Donald Trump, said Sunday he will not challenge the ex-president for the GOP’s White House nomination in 2024.
“I would never run for president to sell books or position myself for a Cabinet role,” the 66-year-old Hogan wrote in The New York Times. “I have long said that I care more about ensuring a future for the Republican Party than securing my own future in the Republican Party. And that is why I will not be seeking the Republican nomination for president.”
The move is a recognition that while many in the GOP are considering ways to move on from the Trump era, there is little appetite among primary voters for such a vocal critic of the former president. Other prominent Trump adversaries, including former Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, don’t appear to be making moves toward a campaign at the moment.
For now, that leaves Trump as the leading figure in the early field of Republican candidates.
So far, he faces just three formal challengers: his former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Michigan businessman Perry Johnson. Others, including former Vice President Mike Pence, ex-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, may join in the coming months. Some, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, could wait until late summer to officially announce their campaigns.
In an interview airing on CBS’ “Face The Nation,” Hogan insisted the prospect of competing against Trump didn’t factor into his decision.
“He’s very tough,” Hogan said. “But, you know, I beat life-threatening cancer. So having Trump call me names on Twitter didn’t -- didn’t really scare me off.”
“It’s mostly about the country and about the party,” Hogan added. “It was a personal decision. It was like, I didn’t need that job. I didn’t need to run for another office. It was really I was considering it because I thought it was public service and maybe I can make a difference.”
Hogan wrapped up his second term as governor in January, serving for eight years in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans by a 2-to-1 margin. He was Maryland’s second Republican governor ever to be reelected.
Some Republicans had hoped that Hogan, emerging as the new best hope of a small group of “Never Trump Republicans,” would challenge Trump in 2020. But a year after Hogan’s reelection in 2018, he said that while he appreciated “all of the encouragement” he had received to run for president, he would not. Hogan told The Associated Press he had no interest in a “kamikaze mission.”
In the past two presidential elections, Hogan said he did not vote for Trump, the party nominee. Hogan said he wrote in the name of his father, former U.S. Rep. Larry Hogan Sr., in 2016 and the late President Ronald Reagan in 2020.
Hogan won his first term as governor in 2014 in an upset, using public campaign financing against a better-funded candidate. Running on fiscal concerns as a moderate Republican businessman, Hogan tapped into frustration from a variety of tax and fee increases over the eight previous years to defeat then-Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown.
Hogan had never held elected office before and in his first year as governor, he focused on pocketbook issues. He lowered tolls, an action he could take without approval from the General Assembly, long controlled by Democrats. But he was also presented with challenges, including unrest in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody in 2015. Hogan sent the National Guard to prevent further rioting.
In June of that year, he was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma but continued working while receiving treatment. He has been in remission since November 2015.
In 2018, he became only the second Republican governor in the history of the state to win reelection, defeating former NAACP President Ben Jealous.
Hogan has long been upfront about his distaste for Trump as president.
In 2020, as chair of the National Governors Association, Hogan criticized Trump for delaying a national coronavirus testing strategy, saying the president was playing down the virus’ threat despite grave warnings from top national experts.
“I did not go out of my way to criticize the president,” Hogan said. “But unlike a lot of Republicans, I’m not the guy that’s just going to sit down and shut up and not stand up and say something if I think something’s going wrong.”
Describing the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as “one of the darkest days in American history,” Hogan said Trump should have resigned or been removed from office.
“The people that try to whitewash Jan. 6 as if nothing happened are delusional. It was an assault on democracy,” Hogan told the AP late last year.
Trump and Hogan were engaged in a proxy battle of sorts in the 2022 election. Hogan’s pick to succeed him as governor was Kelly Schulz, who was labor secretary and commerce secretary in his administration. She lost in the Republican primary to Trump-endorsed Dan Cox, a state lawmaker who said President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory shouldn’t have been certified and who sought to impeach Hogan for his pandemic policies.
Cox went on to lose the November general election by a large margin to Democrat Wes Moore.
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP
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NY New York NY Zone Forecast for Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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National Weather Service New York NY
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
NYZ072-172000-
New York (Manhattan)-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ073-172000-
Bronx-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ176-172000-
Northern Queens-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ178-172000-
Southern Queens-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ075-172000-
Kings (Brooklyn)-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming south with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ074-172000-
Richmond (Staten Island)-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ177-172000-
Northern Nassau-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs
in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ179-172000-
Southern Nassau-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ078-172000-
Northwest Suffolk-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ080-172000-
Southwest Suffolk-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ079-172000-
Northeast Suffolk-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain this morning, then
a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ081-172000-
Southeast Suffolk-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain this morning, then
a slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts
up to 20 mph in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ071-172000-
Southern Westchester-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs
in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ070-172000-
Northern Westchester-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs
in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
NYZ069-172000-
Rockland-
449 AM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs
in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening.
Lows around 60. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
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A 90kW DC charger is 15X-faster than conventional curbside chargers, able to "invisibly" charge cars during standard 1-hour cub dwell times and dynamically control power use to balance grid
View renderings and design schematics of Gravity's new curbside charging equipment
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity is today releasing a new curbside charger as part of its intelligent group charging equipment portfolio. Announced at the MOVE America 2022 conference in Austin, Texas, the new TIC_01 chargers have a similar footprint to conventional level 2 chargers, but can charge at up to 90kW—15X faster than existing equipment, at comparable equipment cost, using DC and CCS cables. Based on technology developed for Gravity's TFC-01 True Fast charger, the curbside charger will be available for deployment in cities by the end of 2022.
Fast, accessible curbside charging will be a critical component in increasing EV adoption in cities. New York City alone has committed to installing 10,000 curbside charging spots by 2030. But conventional 6-7kW level 2 curbside chargers take 8-10 hours to charge a vehicle—forcing cars to park far longer than necessary in business districts with metered parking, and significantly reducing the total number of EVs each charger can support.
Gravity's new curbside charger is designed to "invisibly" charge vehicles during standard 1-hour meter dwell times, so drivers never have to alter driving and parking behavior to charge their vehicles. Because of that high turnover, a network of 10,000 Gravity chargers can support hundreds of thousands of EVs charging sessions a day – a giant leap in support of the full transition to electric vehicles.
"Cities have this one chance to get curbside charging right. We must ensure that this long-term investment is not wasted on obsolete chargers that hinder EV adoption and strain the grid. Our newest chargers will enable cities to accelerate EV adoption, boost turnover at the curb and move toward a smarter grid. Gravity has a future-proof solution that's faster and more flexible than any other on the market today, and we're excited to begin our first installation soon," said Moshe Cohen, founder and CEO of Gravity Inc.
To manage power draw on the grid, Gravity integrates with the closest substation and/or neighboring buildings, taking into account current peak usage and capacity charges and all power is shared across chargers on the block. This allows for optimal use of available power at the lowest possible cost, which brings down the cost of EV charging to the consumer. That approach can also facilitate a host of future smart energy management initiatives including vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-grid, which relies on bi-directional use of EV batteries. Tesla's recent announcement of CCS adapters solidifies the convergence to the CCS standard and further renders AC level 2 chargers obsolete outside of a private home garage.
Gravity's TIC_01 Curbside Fast-Charger
- Power: 90kW
- Dimensions: 26" x 16" x 6"
- Mounting: Up to 2 units can be mounted on a single 5 inch-diameter pole,
- Cables: CCS Cables, air cooled, <1.25" diameter.
- Smart Grid: Power use simultaneously managed and shared across all spaces on a block, preventing peaks in grid, lowering both consumer costs and ensuring chargers can be deployed without costly grid upgrades
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When Elise Joshi was at the White House last year, her eyes welled with happy tears as President Joe Biden hosted thousands of supporters to celebrate groundbreaking legislation targeting climate change.
“In that moment, I felt a lot of hope that the administration was listening to us," said Joshi, a California college student who is a leader of Gen-Z for Change, a coalition of young activists on social media.
Now Joshi is planning to return to Washington, but for a very different reason. She's outraged that administration officials approved the Willow project, a large-scale oil drilling proposal in Alaska, and she's organizing a protest with compatriots from around the country.
Joshi's pivot underscores the political fallout that Biden is facing over Willow and the tension between honoring his promises on climate change and the nation's energy needs.
The president made fighting global warming a central part of his agenda, and White House officials are quick to defend efforts to put the United States on track for steep emissions reductions in the coming years.
But the decision on Willow has alienated supporters, particularly young activists predisposed to skepticism about compromise and incrementalism, at the same time Biden is planning to announce his campaign for reelection.
“There is disappointment. There is anger. There is frustration," said Lori Lodes, the executive director of Climate Power, an environmental advocacy group aligned with the administration.
But, she added, “what’s happened on climate in the past year is nothing short of revolutionary," including hundreds of billions of financial incentives for clean energy in last year's legislation, and Republicans have refused to confront the problem of global warming.
When it comes to the 2024 election, “I don’t really think there’s a choice," Lodes said. "If you care about the climate, there’s not a choice.”
White House officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, acknowledged the indignation over Willow, which became a focal point for activism in recent weeks. They emphasized that ConocoPhillips has held leases in that area of Alaska for decades, strengthening the company's legal right to drill.
“The president kept his word where he can by law,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday, adding that Biden “has done more on climate change than any other president in history.” Environmental groups already have sued in a renewed effort to block Willow.
Regulators focused on paring down the project's footprint during the approval process. The final decision includes three drill sites, down from the originally proposed five, and the company relinquished about 68,000 acres of other leases as part of the deal.
Administration officials also paired the announcement with a conservation plan that bars drilling in 3 million acres of the Arctic Ocean and seeks new rules on 13 million acres of Alaska land.
While the White House said the legal issues largely drove the Willow decision, there were other factors at work.
Gas prices spiked after Russia invaded Ukraine, a reminder of how global energy markets can become weaponized in times of conflict. Biden responded by urging companies to produce more oil in the United States. Willow could generate 180,000 barrels a day once it becomes operational in the coming years.
More pressure came from the Alaska congressional delegation, which includes two Republican senators and one Democratic representative. Sen. Dan Sullivan told Fox News that he pressed Biden on how he could justify blocking Willow when the administration also lifted sanctions to allow oil imports from Venezuela, which Sullivan called “one of the most polluting places to produce oil anywhere in the world.”
“They never have an answer to that question,” he said. "I think that was part of the calculus here.”
White House officials said the Willow project won't prevent the U.S. from meeting Biden's ambitious goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and a recent government study said the country will be able to produce 80% of its electricity without fossil fuels by 2030.
But there's been outrage on social media, sometimes drowning out the administration's own message.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s video explaining the Willow decision was viewed more than 100,000 times on Twitter as of Thursday afternoon.
But Joshi's post on TikTok, which described Biden as having “just slapped young people in the face,” was viewed more than 860,000 times.
A TikTok video by environmentalist Alex Haraus was viewed more than 270,000 times.
“What the hell man?” he said, directly addressing Biden. “You approved Willow. The one thing that millions of people wrote in asking you not to do over the last three weeks?”
Near the end, Haraus said, “The youth vote is not a given if they keep doing things like this."
Christy Goldfuss, the chief policy impact officer at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said the problem for Biden is that other efforts to reduce emissions, such as raising vehicle mileage standards, have not received the same attention as Willow.
“We’ve seen time and time again that the public has not absorbed the enormity of what Biden has done on climate so far," she said. "This is a very high profile project, and he is suffering from a lack of enthusiasm. If he indeed announces that he’s going to run for reelection, that enthusiasm is the foundation for the energy that he needs to win.”
Since taking office, Biden canceled a permit for the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, effectively ending the project, and he has placed more land off-limits to development.
Abigail Dillen, president of Earthjustice, said some environmentalists were already frustrated by Biden’s decisions to allow other oil projects, such as the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Line 3 project in the Upper Midwest.
“These are open wounds, and (Willow’s approval) just adds to it,” she said.
A majority of Democratic voters in the 2022 election across age groups said they were “very” concerned about the effects of climate change on their communities, according to AP VoteCast, a sweeping survey of the midterm electorate.
In an Associated Press-NORC poll from February, most Democrats said they approved of the way Biden is handling his job as president in general and how he’s handling climate change specifically. But the youngest Democrats, ages 18 through 34, were less favorable on both marks.
White House officials said there's inevitable friction with activists, who always push for more urgent measures. But they said the goal was to keep the largest tent possible when it comes to climate change, including labor unions, environmental groups and others key players.
Biden has not spoken publicly about the Willow decision, which was announced as Washington was racing to prevent a nationwide financial crisis after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
He sat down last week with Kal Penn, an actor who worked in the White House under President Barack Obama, for an interview that aired on Comedy Central's “The Daily Show.”
Penn noted that with Biden responsible for screening oil projects, then “what would you say to those young people who want you to continue to be their champion but might not think that you’re going far enough or fast enough on climate?”
Biden said “it’s a matter of transitioning, but it’s not like you can cut everything off immediately.”
Penn responded by saying “you obviously understand the existential threat that young people feel when it comes to climate.”
The interview aired on Monday night, several hours after the Willow decision was announced. Penn revisited the topic in his show on Tuesday night, playing a clip of Biden's campaign promise of “no more drilling on federal lands, period — period, period period."
Penn amended Biden's promise — “period, period, period, comma” — as he talked about the drilling project, and the audience booed.
Biden will have another chance to make the case for his record when he hosts a conservation summit at the Interior Department on Tuesday.
Outside the building will be activists demanding that he stop Willow.
“I did not think this is how these events would unfold,” Joshi said. “It’s a little sad.”
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Associated Press writers Matthew Daly and Hannah Fingerhut contributed to this report.
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THESE FOUR KIDS, DOMINIC ELECTRIC, LUKE CONKLIN, LOGAN FERRIS AND CHASE TAYLOR ARE BIG TIME PENGUINS FANS. IT WAS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND IT WAS JUST REALLY A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND I STILL SORT OF GET AND MEET THE ENTIRE TEAM. THEY ARE FROM MAKE-A-WISH CHAPTERS IN CANADA, SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO AND PENNSYLVANIA, WEST VIRGINIA. AND THEIR WISH WAS TO SEE THEIR FAVORITE PLAYERS UP CLOSE. IT WAS A REALLY GOOD EXPERIENCE. BUT AS A VERY NERVOUS, I DIDN’T DO MUCH TALKING. BEYOND THAT, THEY GOT A SIGNING CEREMONY WHERE FOR A DAY GENERAL MANAGER RON HEXTALL DECLARED THEM OFFICIAL MEMBERS OF THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS. IT’S SO AMAZING FOR DOMINIC. THE LAST YEAR HAS BEEN HARD FOR HIM. IT’S BEEN A LOT FOR OUR FAMILY. AND TO HAVE HIM HAVE A WHOLE DAY THAT HE JUST GETS TO CHOOSE WHAT HE WANTED TO DO AND SPEND THE DAY WITH THE PENGUIN. DOMINIC, A KINDERGARTNER, HAS STAGE FOUR NEOPLASTIC EMMA. HE HAS GONE THROUGH CHEMO, HAD A TUMOR REMOVED AND ENDURED TEN SESSIONS OF RADIATION. BUT HIS PARENTS SAY NONE OF THAT TOOK AWAY HIS PRIDE FOR THE PENGUINS. I MEAN, I HAVE PICTURES OF HIM LAST YEAR IN THE HOSPITAL IN PITTSBURGH WATCHING PLAYOFF GAMES WHILE THE CHEMO WAS DRIPPING IN HIS SHIRT. IN FACT, DOMINIC WANTS TO BE A PRO HOCKEY PLAYER HIMSELF. BOTH THE DAY EQUALLY AS MEANINGFUL FOR THE PLAYERS. I THINK IT JUST PUTS THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE AND, YOU KNOW, ANY TIME WE CAN DO THINGS LIKE THIS, I THINK GUYS ARE MORE THAN WILLING TO BE A PART OF IT AND DO WHAT THEY CAN TO HELP. SO THIS IS A PRETTY UNIQUE THING, A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR THE KIDS AND A LOT OF FUN FOR US TO BE A PART OF SUCH A GREAT TIME BY EVERYBODY THERE AND SWEETEN THE DEAL. THE FAMILIES AND THE BOYS WILL GET TO WATCH THE PENGUINS HOST THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS ON TH
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Four young Pittsburgh Penguins fans had their dreams come true
Updated: 12:01 AM EST Mar 9, 2023
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed four new players to the team. But not for a multi-million-dollar or several-year contract. It was a one-day assignment that saw their dreams come true.These four kids — Dominic Lettrich, Luke Coughlan, Logan Ferriss and Chayce Taylor — are big-time Penguins fans."It was a unique experience," Chayce said, "and it was just really a great opportunity just to get to meet the entire team."They are from Make-a-Wish chapters in Canada, southwestern Ontario and Pennsylvania/West Virginia. Their wish was to see their favorite players up close. They got a "signing ceremony" where for a day, general manager Ron Hextall declared them official members of the Pittsburgh Penguins."It's so amazing for Dominic," said his mother, Michelle. "The last year has been hard for him. It's been a lot for our family. And to have him have a whole day that he just gets to choose what he wanted to do and spend the day with a Penguin."Dominic, a kindergartener, has stage 4 neuroblastoma. He's gone through chemo, had a tumor removed and endured 10 sessions of radiation. But his parents say none of that took away his pride for the Pens."I mean, I have pictures of him last year in the hospital in Pittsburgh, watching playoff games while the chemo was dripping in his shirt," Michelle said.In fact, Dominic wants to be a pro-hockey player himself — a goalie.The day was equally as meaningful for the players. "I think it just put things in perspective," said team captain Sidney Crosby. "And, you know, any time we can do things like this, I think guys are more than willing to be a part of it and do what they can to help. So this is a pretty unique thing, a great experience for the kids and a lot of fun for us to be a part of."To sweeten the deal, the families will get to watch the Penguins host the New York Islanders on Thursday from Crosby's charity suite.
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed four new players to the team.
But not for a multi-million-dollar or several-year contract. It was a one-day assignment that saw their dreams come true.
These four kids — Dominic Lettrich, Luke Coughlan, Logan Ferriss and Chayce Taylor — are big-time Penguins fans.
"It was a unique experience," Chayce said, "and it was just really a great opportunity just to get to meet the entire team."
They are from Make-a-Wish chapters in Canada, southwestern Ontario and Pennsylvania/West Virginia. Their wish was to see their favorite players up close.
They got a "signing ceremony" where for a day, general manager Ron Hextall declared them official members of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
"It's so amazing for Dominic," said his mother, Michelle. "The last year has been hard for him. It's been a lot for our family. And to have him have a whole day that he just gets to choose what he wanted to do and spend the day with a Penguin."
Dominic, a kindergartener, has stage 4 neuroblastoma. He's gone through chemo, had a tumor removed and endured 10 sessions of radiation. But his parents say none of that took away his pride for the Pens.
"I mean, I have pictures of him last year in the hospital in Pittsburgh, watching playoff games while the chemo was dripping in his shirt," Michelle said.
In fact, Dominic wants to be a pro-hockey player himself — a goalie.
The day was equally as meaningful for the players.
"I think it just put things in perspective," said team captain Sidney Crosby. "And, you know, any time we can do things like this, I think guys are more than willing to be a part of it and do what they can to help. So this is a pretty unique thing, a great experience for the kids and a lot of fun for us to be a part of."
To sweeten the deal, the families will get to watch the Penguins host the New York Islanders on Thursday from Crosby's charity suite.
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With summer in full swing, it’s essential to understand the risks that come with long hot days in the sun. It’s also necessary to recognize some pretty dangerous misconceptions about sun protection — namely that people of color don’t need to worry about skin protection and skin cancers, including African Americans, Asians, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Native American descent.
Rahul Bhandari, M.D., a Radiation Oncologist from Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology joins Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom with how genetics play a role in skin cancer and protection.
You can watch Bloom in the Tampa Bay Market weekdays at Noon on WTTA: Spectrum 1006; Frontier 514; DirecTV 38; Dish 38; Comcast 43, and look for Bloom early mornings on WFLA News Channel 8.
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Prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against a 26-year-old man who was accused of damaging a door last year while trying to enter an Arlington middle school that had been placed on lockdown.
Officials said last year that Sentayhu, of Alexandria, mistakenly assumed the school was under attack. The incident occurred weeks after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tex., that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Court records show that Sentayhu’s case ended Feb. 16, after Arlington County prosecutors dropped the charge against him. A police spokeswoman declined to comment, referring questions to prosecutors. Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D) did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
On June 10, Thomas Jefferson Middle School had been placed on lockdown “in the interest of public safety” because of an assault attempt at a nearby convenience store, police said at the time. Sentayhu arrived at the school around the same time to pick up students who were his relatives, police said.
“The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect received text messages from a relative inside the school stating they were in lockdown and responded believing there may possibly be an act of violence occurring inside,” Arlington County police said in a news release last year.
Finding the building locked, Sentayhu called police, told them he was armed and requested access, authorities alleged at the time. He had left the school by the time officers arrived, police said.
Sentayhu and his attorney, David Deane, did not respond to requests for comment Monday.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday to helping two other men charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery.
Jermarcus Johnson, 26, pleaded guilty to three counts of accessory after the fact. Judge Lee Coffee approved a plea deal with prosecutors, allowing him to avoid trial.
Johnson acknowledged helping the two alleged shooters communicate after the killing while they were on the run from authorities and helped one of the alleged shooters communicate with his probation officer after the killing.
During questioning by prosecutor Paul Hagerman, Johnson acknowledged taking possession of car a from shooting suspect Justin Johnson, his half brother. Jermarcus Johnson also identified a photo in which Justin Johnson was wearing the same clothing as one of the two shooters accused of gunning down Young Dolph the day the rapper was killed. Hagerman said Johnson had no role in the actual killing of Young Dolph.
Johnson was one of four men charged in a conspiracy indictment stemming from the November 2021 killing of Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Thornton Jr. Johnson is the first person to plead guilty or be convicted in the shooting, which rattled Memphis and shook the entertainment world.
The 36-year-old rapper, label owner and producer was buying cookies at a bakery near his boyhood home in Memphis when he was gunned down by two men, authorities said.
Johnson was initially charged with the more serious offence of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder for helping Justin Johnson hide out and escape afterwards, the indictment said. Jermarcus Johnson helped Justin Johnson communicate with the other suspect, Cornelius Smith, while also facilitating payments to Smith for the killing, the indictment said.
Justin Johnson and Smith have pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder. The fourth man accused in the indictment, Hernandez Govan, also has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Govan is accused of arranging the killing.
A motive for the killing has not been disclosed.
Young Dolph was known in Memphis for his charitable works and his success as an independent musical artist and businessman. When he was killed, Young Dolph was in the city to visit a sick relative and hand out Thanksgiving turkeys at a church.
After his death, Memphis named a street after him and the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA honored him during a game. Murals of the rapper have been painted around the city and a pop-up museum featuring him was opened earlier this year.
The bakery, Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, became an impromptu memorial site for the slain rapper. It was closed for months after the shooting, but has since reopened.
Justin Johnson and Smith are being held in jail. Govan was given a $90,000 bond based on safety and health issues and he is on house arrest.
Coffee said Jermarcus Johnson could be called as a witness at a future trial in the Young Dolph killing.
Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 10 and faces six to 12 years in prison.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) will host a webcast call for the investment community in conjunction with the European Society for Medical Oncology Annual Congress (ESMO) at 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. David M. Reese, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development at Amgen, along with members of Amgen's clinical development team, will discuss the data being presented from the LUMAKRAS® (sotorasib) CodeBreaK 200 confirmatory Phase 3 study in non-small cell lung cancer and data from the full Phase 1b expansion cohort of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix® (panitumumab) in colorectal cancer. The webcast will be broadcast over the internet simultaneously and will be available to members of the news media, investors and the general public.
The webcast, as with other selected presentations regarding developments in Amgen's business given by management at certain investor and medical conferences, can be found on Amgen's website, www.amgen.com, under Investors. Information regarding presentation times, webcast availability and webcast links are noted on Amgen's Investor Relations Events Calendar. The webcast will be archived and available for replay for at least 90 days after the event.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also part of the Nasdaq-100 index. In 2021, Amgen was named one of the 25 World's Best Workplaces™ by Fortune and Great Place to Work™ and one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world by Barron's.
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Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, said Tuesday he was hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in Russia’s release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan.
In cases like this, Richardson said in an interview with The Associated Press, “it’s proportional — two-for two.”
Richardson, who traveled to Russia in advance of the release by Moscow of Marine veteran Trevor Reed in an April prisoner swap, declined to discuss the current status of negotiations with Russia over Griner or Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks.
But he said he felt “relatively positive” for several reasons. For one, the conclusion of the criminal case against Griner last week — she was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison on drug charges — provides an opening for diplomatic negotiations to begin in earnest. Plus, he said, the U.S. and Russia have already shown a willingness to carry out prisoner swaps, as evidenced by the Reed exchange. And Griner’s strategy of expressing contrition before a Russian court was important.
“And that is why I think a two-for-two deal is hopefully a likely outcome,” Richardson said.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the unusual step of revealing publicly last month that the U.S. in June made a “substantial proposal” to get Griner and Whelan home. He did not elaborate, but the AP and other news organizations have reported that the U.S. has offered to free Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. and once earned the nickname the “Merchant of Death.”
Russia made a counteroffer that the U.S. did not regard as serious, the White House has said.
It is not clear which other Russian could be included in a two-for-two deal, assuming it happens.
Griner, the most prominent American jailed by a foreign government, has acknowledged there were vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she was arrested at a Moscow airport in February. But she insisted that she had no criminal intent and that the canisters ended up in her luggage because she was packing hastily. Griner played for a Russian women’s basketball team in the WNBA off-season.
Whelan, a corporate security executive from Michigan, was sentenced in 2020 to 16 years in prison on espionage-related charges he and his family say are manufactured. The U.S. government regards both him and Griner as wrongful detainees.
Though Richardson said he was cautiously optimistic, and even though there is recent precedent for prisoner swaps, such deals aren’t easy.
“The relationship between the United States and Russia is quite toxic,” he said. “The geopolitical differences many times override the humanitarian issues that we need to deal with.”
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WM receives criticism for missed pickups, increased prices
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis business and others on social media are complaining of a turbulent changeover in service after waste management company WM purchased Ray’s Trash in September.
Kendra Johnson owns Vivus Supply Co. She said, despite numerous attempts to get her screen printing, sportswear and embroidery shop’s recyclables picked up, they remain piled up at the back of her store. “To run a business and have trash in places where customers are picking up, it’s kind of embarrassing.”
Vivus Supply is in a business park on East 56th Street between Allisonville Road and Binford Boulevard. The shop has used Ray’s for recycling for five years but only started experiencing issues when WM, formerly known as Waste Management, took over. “In the last few months, they have stopped picking up our recycling,” Johnson said.
She said trash has been picked up from the dumpster, though.
Others in the business park said their recyclables were picked up, but they have a separate recycling dumpster.
Johnson’s business did not use a separate dumpster under Ray’s Trash service.
“We have paid every single month faithfully since the service has stopped. We haven’t even had service for about six weeks and we’ve paid for each of those weeks,” Johnson said. “We tried at one point to have them come and take away the additional recycling we’ve had since they haven’t picked it up and they said it would be $300 to pick up the recycling for times that they haven’t even come back.”
Johnson said, on more than one occasion, recyclables have blown away, and the shop staff has had to go outside and collect it.
“Vivus Supply is a very eco-friendly company,” Johnson said. “We care about the environment. We care about recycling, and it’s really upsetting that we are having all of these boxes sitting in our warehouse waiting to be taken to the recycling bin.”
Others on social media have complained about price increases and missed pickups since the takeover.
“I just wish Waste Management would do what they say they did or stop charging us,” Johnson said.
To combat this issue in the meantime, Vivus Supply is giving away their cardboard boxes to anyone who wants them.
WM issued a statement to News 8.
“In September 2022, WM acquired key assets of Ray’s Trash Service. Every acquisition looks different, with various and expected challenges to overcome. Over the last ten months, WM has worked to actively address a number of variables to streamline service and provide Indianapolis with safe and efficient waste and recycling collection. As part of this process, WM postponed any price increases through June 2023. Beginning with July services, some customers will see a price increase which is being distributed on a quarterly billing cycle.
“WM encourages customers to sign up for a My WM profile to set communication preferences at wm.com where they can receive proactive service updates, via text, call, and/or email. In addition, they can view adjusted holiday schedules and enroll in paperless billing.”
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WFAA reported yesterday that PopStroke, a Florida-based restaurant, bar and putting green, has secured a location at the Grandscape in The Colony. PopStroke is a "technology-infused golf-entertainment concept" with professionally designed putting courses along with high-end food and beverages. In 2019 the company entered a partnership with Tiger Woods, who is responsible for designing the putting courses at all PopStroke locations.
The PopStroke experience is enhanced in several ways. For one, the golf balls transmit scores electronically to a PopStroke app, which means no smudging of the scores. What's the fun of putt-putt if there's no arguing about dumb stuff, though?
More important, perhaps, food and drinks can be delivered directly to the greens.
According to a state filing, PopStorke will be 13,000 square feet in size and will have 37 outdoor mini-golf holes and an outdoor playground area. The estimated cost of the project is $5.2 million with a construction start date of June 1 and an anticipated completion date of Dec. 31, 2023. Really, just $5.2? (Yes, really.) Seems light. But whaddaweknow about putt-putt?
The mother ship of PopStroke, the GrandScape in The Colony, spans more than 400 acres and is anchored by Nebraska Furniture Mart, a Berkshire Hathaway company. It includes 3.9 million square feet of retail, entertainment and residential space. It is already home to one miniature golf location, Puttery, a restaurant, bar and indoor golf space. There's surely room for two.
This will be the second Texas location; there are five PopStrokes in Florida and two in Arizona. There is currently a PopStroke in Katy, just west of Houston that has two mini-golf courses, a full-service restaurant and a rooftop bar.
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SAN DIEGO — (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for coordinating a smuggling trip in which two dozen migrants were stacked into a Ford Expedition that crashed into a tractor-trailer, killing 13 people outside a California desert town.
Jose Cruz Noguez pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges stemming from the March 2, 2021, crash near Holtville, about 125 miles (200 kilometers) east of San Diego. It was one of the deadliest highway crashes involving migrants smuggled into the United States.
Cruz Noguez also admitted to trying to still get payment for the smuggling trip from the survivors, prosecutors said. Neither Cruz Noguez nor his attorney could be reached for comment.
“Cruz Noguez organized one of the most callous and inhumane smuggling attempts that law enforcement has responded to in this district,” U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman said. “He and his co-conspirators treated these individuals like a worthless commodity."
Cruz Noguez arranged for the Ford Expedition and a GMC Yukon to be modified by removing the passenger seats so people could be stacked on top of each other, prosecutors said. He then drove the route north of the border to ensure no law enforcement were in the area.
At least 24 people were crammed into the Ford Expedition and another 19 were put in the GMC Yukon. A section of the border fence was then removed so the vehicles could drive across the Mexican border into California, prosecutors said.
Shortly after crossing the border, the Yukon caught fire and the driver fled, while the Ford Expedition continued on Interstate 8 towards Holtville. Just outside the town, it slammed into a tractor-trailer, killing 13 people.
When crews arrived at the scene, some passengers were trying to crawl out of the crumpled SUV. Others were wandering around the nearby fields. The big rig’s front end was pushed into the SUV’s left side, and two empty trailers were jackknifed behind it.
The passengers ranged in age from 15 to 53, and those who survived had injuries that were minor to severe, including fractures and head trauma, officials said. The driver was from Mexicali, Mexico, just across the border, and was among those killed.
The 68-year-old driver of the big rig, who is from the nearby California community of El Centro, suffered moderate injuries.
The crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. under a clear, sunny sky at an intersection just outside the community of Holtville, about 11 miles (18 kilometers) north of the border. Authorities said the tractor-trailer was heading north on a highway when the SUV pulled in front of it from a road with a stop sign.
The crash happened in an area that became a major route for illegal border crossings in the late 1990s after heightened enforcement in San Diego pushed migrants to more remote areas.
Barely a mile from the crash, there is a cemetery with rows of unmarked bricks that is a burial ground for migrants who died crossing the border.
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It is an empire built piece by piece, but reaching expansively across the Baltimore area and beyond — through real estate that includes a downtown landmark and a renowned horse farm, to an aggressive law firm that won billions of dollars for workers harmed by asbestos and smokers sickened by tobacco, and of course, wrapping in the Orioles, whose glories and struggles define their proud and scrappy hometown.
But now, in the twilight of his life, Peter G. Angelos’ vast portfolio of assets could be broken up amid a family feud over who will control them.
According to a recently filed lawsuit, his wife wants to sell the team and his older son wants to “dismantle or dissolve” his law firm, the signature holdings that propelled the son of a Highlandtown tavern owner into one the most prominent and powerful figures in the state.
The suit, filed June 9 by his younger son, Louis F. Angelos, 52, details a family feud that allegedly has been brewing since the health of the family patriarch began declining and he could no longer manage his businesses. Peter Angelos’ 93rd birthday is on the Fourth of July.
Louis Angelos sued in Baltimore County Circuit Court, claiming his brother John P. Angelos, 55, has sought to seize control of their father’s assets, intimidating and confusing their mother, Georgia Kousouris Angelos, into acquiescence. The 80-year-old matriarch issued a statement in response to the suit, however, saying she alone has the authority to manage the family assets and fully supports John.
Whether any asset is sold remains to be seen and, indeed, family holdings often don’t remain intact through the generations for any number of reasons. Disputes such as the one splitting the Angelos family are so familiar, they’ve inspired everything from Shakespeare’s “King Lear” to HBO’s “Succession.”
The Angelos empire has had but one emperor, observers say, making it hard to envision the passing down of the crown.
“With Peter’s personality, being such a dominant leader, the Angelos law firm was just him. He ran the Orioles the same way,” said Aris Melissaratos, a former Maryland secretary of business and economic development who now is vice president for leadership development for St. John Properties.
“He was kind of dominant everywhere, and dominant over his two sons,” he said. “For decisions, it was always, ‘You have to see Mr. Angelos.’”
The Law Offices of Peter Angelos, as the much-advertised firm is called, employed a fluctuating stable of attorneys over the years — but none were made partners, although it’s currently managed by Louis Angelos. And while Peter Angelos organized a group of buyers to purchase the Orioles in 1993, including the late novelist Tom Clancy and tennis-star-turned-broadcaster Pam Shriver, Angelos was the major investor and managing partner.
As his health faltered, he granted power of attorney to his wife “to act in my place in all matters,” according to a document signed Oct. 31, 2017, and which was included in the filing of Louis Angelos’ lawsuit.
Should she not be able to act in that capacity, the document went on to say, he designated his sons “acting jointly or separately” to replace her as his “attorney-in-fact.” Angelos also created a trust for his holdings, and on Aug. 9, 2019, he discontinued his role as its trustee while his wife and two sons took over as co-trustees.
In October 2020, Georgia Angelos placed her husband’s interest in the Orioles into his trust, according to the lawsuit.
A legal and downtown powerhouse
Peter Angelos last went to his law office, in the gleaming One Charles Center downtown, in February 2018. Angelos bought the building, designed by modernist giant Ludwig Mies van der Rowe, in 1996 for $6 million.
The law firm specializes in personal injury cases, most notably illnesses and deaths by steel and shipyard workers from inhaling asbestos. The firm also handled the state’s litigation against the tobacco industry to recover costs related to caring for smokers.
Attorneys in town say the law firm is smaller than during the height of the asbestos litigation and, according to Louis Angelos’ suit, John Angelos considered it unsustainable and thought it needed to be dissolved or spun off. Louis Angelos refused, the suit said, noting their father considered his firm his “most significant achievement” and his role with the Orioles “strictly secondary.”
From a working-class background — his parents immigrated from Greece, and he went to law school at night — he rose in status and wealth. He served as a City Council member and ran unsuccessfully for mayor, and became a major philanthropic and Democratic political donor. He has given millions to his alma mater, the University of Baltimore Law School, where a building bears the names of his parents, John and Frances Angelos.
Angelos has owned various downtown buildings over the years, and sought to protect the office-leasing market from moving to other parts of town. He sued to halt development plans outside the central business district, such as the westside Superblock project and the State Center revamp.
Louis Angelos’ lawsuit accuses his brother of transferring what he estimates as more than $90 million of their father’s real estate holdings into an LLC owned by a trust that John Angelos largely controls.
The list includes city and county properties, including 925 Eastern Ave. in Little Italy, which housed Boccaccio Restaurant until shortly after its owner’s death in 2008. Peter Angelos had been a regular, hosting everyone from O’s pitching great Jim Palmer, who said the team owner was trying to woo him as manager, to then-Gov. Martin O’Malley, in a reported attempt to warm a chilly relationship with the Democrat.
Angelos previously bought the legendary Maison Marconi on West Saratoga Street, saying he would relocate the restaurant to one of his Charles Street properties. Instead, he closed it five years later and sold the building in 2019.
Angelos’ business interests tend to overlap. He owned thoroughbred horses before the Orioles, racing them under the name Marathon Farm. In 1998, he bought a 237-acre horse farm in Baltimore County for $2.6 million. He has named horses after then-O’s manager Buck Showalter and right fielder Nick Markakis.
The value of Peter Angelos’ fortune is unclear, although Melissaratos estimates it’s in excess of $2 billion. The Orioles are valued by Forbes at $1.375 billion.
The next generation
For many a family, experts say, the transition from founder to the next generation can be fraught.
“You’re not just dealing with business issues. You’re dealing with family issues, as well,” said Maurice Offit, a Baltimore-based attorney who specializes in estate planning, but noted he has no independent knowledge of the Angelos family’s situation. “Many times it’s hard.”
And when the crown jewel of the family business is particularly high-profile, with much of the town invested in its every move, the challenges are that much greater, Melissaratos said.
“The O’s and Baltimore are synonymous,” he said.
“Succession planning is always difficult to achieve, especially in a family with such a visible asset like the Orioles,” Melissaratos said.
John A. Pica Jr., a former Democratic state legislator, agreed. Pica, who previously worked for the Angelos law firm and now is a lobbyist, said he hopes the family settles its differences.
“Mr. Angelos built an empire through hard work. He kept the Orioles in Baltimore,” he said. “It’s very sad to see a battle like this going on, but I’m sure it will all work out.”
In his lawsuit, Louis Angelos said his father brought both sons into the Orioles operations starting around 1995, two years after he and other investors bought the team for $173 million, then the most ever paid for a sports team.
Frank Wren, the Orioles general manager for a single year, 1999, said the brothers were feeling their way in a still-unfamiliar field for them, and it was not always clear what their role was.
“Both of the kids were new to the business, trying to figure out how to lead,” he said. “They were figuring out what was their place, where they really fit in, ‘What will Dad let us do?’ ‘Will the role have meat to it — or is it just a title and Dad’s running everything?’”
Wren said Louis Angelos “had a decent feel for the game” and “was more interested in baseball stuff” than his brother at the time.
Peter Angelos fired Wren at the end of the season, in part because he refused to hold a plane for a West Coast road trip for star Cal Ripken Jr., who was caught in traffic.
“Peter’s very demanding. I don’t think saying that takes anyone by surprise,” Wren said. “He has a view of what should be done, and how.”
The lawsuit said the brothers initially worked together collaboratively, but a “rift” developed between John Angelos and his father over such matters as where the team should locate its spring training facility. The acrimony led to John Angelos allegedly walking away from the Orioles for long periods of time, during which Louis Angelos’ role on the team grew, the lawsuit said.
John Angelos returned to the team in 2017 at his father’s request, according to the lawsuit, and began trying to seize control, unilaterally getting rid of those loyal to Peter Angelos and installing his own people. He now holds the title of chairman and CEO of the team.
Louis Angelos said in his suit that his brother worked to consolidate his control over the team and could sell it or move it to Tennessee, where he lives in Nashville. John Angelos has denied he would move the team, and in the lawsuit, he is accused of stalling and thwarting his mother’s desire for a sale.
The turmoil has many fans watching not just what’s happening on the field, where a yearslong rebuilding process seems to be bearing some fruit in exciting young players, but off it as well.
“It’s unfortunate this rift comes as the team is about to turn around,” Melissaratos said.
“It’s got to be resolved peacefully, not by having family laundry aired in public,” he said. “Someone needs to come in and calm things down. I would offer to do it.”
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Apyx Medical Corporation made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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On July 25, 1946, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis began their partnership as a nightclub song and comedy act with a performance in Atlantic City. They split up in 1956.
In 1965, Bob Dylan was booed off the stage at the Newport Folk Festival when he began playing an electric guitar.
In 1966, guitarist Brian Jones played his last U.S. concert with the Rolling Stones, in San Francisco. Jones died in 1969.
In 1969, Neil Young made his first concert appearance with Crosby, Stills and Nash. They played at the Fillmore East in New York.
In 1980, Kiss introduced its new drummer, Eric Carr, at a concert at the New York Palladium. Carr replaced Peter Criss, who began a solo career.
Also in 1980, AC/DC released "Back In Black," their first album with singer Brian Johnson.
In 1990, comedian Roseanne Barr screamed the National Anthem in San Diego before a major league baseball game, spit, then scratched herself. The crowd booed, and she later apologized.
In 1997, Autumn Jackson was convicted of trying to extort $40 million from Bill Cosby. She had claimed to be Cosby's out-of-wedlock daughter.
In 1999, fires began burning out of control during the Red Hot Chili Peppers' set at Woodstock 99. Fans began looting the vendors and pelting police with bottles and fruit.
In 2001, Mariah Carey checked herself into a hospital suffering from an emotional and physical breakdown.
In 2002, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from her second husband, Cris Judd.
Today's Birthdays: Singer-guitarist Bruce Woodley of The Seekers is 81. Drummer Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds is 80. Bassist Verdine White of Earth, Wind and Fire is 72. Guitarist Jem Finer of The Pogues is 68. Supermodel Iman (ee-MAHN') is 68. Cartoonist Ray Billingsley ("Curtis") is 66. Guitarist Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth is 65. Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is 64. Actor Illeana (ihl-ee-AH'-nah) Douglas is 62. Country singer Marty Brown is 58. Actor Matt LeBlanc ("Joey," "Friends") is 56. Actor Wendy Raquel Robinson (TV's "Grand Hotel," "The Steve Harvey Show") is 56. Cellist Paavo Lotjonen (PAH'-woh LAHT'-joh-nehn) of Apocalyptica is 55. Actor D.B. Woodside ("24") is 54. Actor Miriam Shor ("Swingtown," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch") is 52. Actor David Denman ("Parenthood," "The Office") is 50. Actor Jay R. Ferguson ("Mad Men") is 49. Actor James Lafferty ("One Tree Hill") is 38. Actor Shantel VanSanten ("One Tree Hill") is 38. Actor Michael Welch ("Twilight" films, TV's "Joan of Arcadia") is 36. Actor Linsey Godfrey ("The Bold and the Beautiful") is 35. Classical singer Faryl Smith is 28. Actor Mason Cook (TV's "Speechless") is 23. Actor Pierce Gagnon (GAG'-non) ("Boss Baby: Back in Business," "One Tree Hill") is 18.
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The Red Sox lost for the fourth time in five games Tuesday, dropping a 9-3 decision to the Blue Jays. Toronto has now won six consecutive games at Fenway Park and holds one of the three wild-card spots.
The Sox dropped to three games below .500 and are seven games back in the wild-card race with 39 games remaining.
The series will resume Wednesday as the Red Sox will send Brayan Bello to the mound. The rookie, whose last major-league appearance was Aug. 3, is still searching for his first win in the big leagues. He went on the injured list with a groin strain, then had two minor-league rehab appearances.
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BLUE JAYS (66-55): TBA
Pitching: RHP José Berríos (9-5, 5.39 ERA)
RED SOX (60-63): TBA
Pitching: RHP Brayan Bello (0-3, 8.47 ERA)
Time: 7:10 p.m.
TV, radio: NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7
Blue Jays vs. Bello: Bo Bichette 0-2, Cavan Biggio 1-2, Matt Chapman 1-1, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2-3, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 1-3, Teoscar Hernández 0-2, Danny Jansen 0-2, George Springer 2-3, Raimel Tapia 2-2
Red Sox vs. Berríos: Christian Arroyo 1-6, Xander Bogaerts 4-23, Franchy Cordero 0-3, Bobby Dalbec 3-7, Rafael Devers 4-20, Kiké Hernández 1-12, J.D. Martinez 8-23, Reese McGuire 1-2, Tommy Pham 0-3, Kevin Plawecki 0-6, Alex Verdugo 5-11
Stat of the day: The Blue Jays are 11-3 against the Red Sox this season, outscoring Boston 91-45.
Notes: In his one appearance against Toronto on July 24, Bello allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings. … In nine career starts against Boston, Berrios is 1-5 with a 3.86 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 53 ⅔ innings. … The Sox are 4-4 in their last eight games against AL East opponents ... 27 of the Red Sox’ 39 remaining games are within the division.
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Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, the loveable DJ and dancer from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has died, according to People and TMZ.
In a statement to People, his wife, Allison, says, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us."
Boss first introduced himself to a national audience in 2008. He appeared on the Fox show "So You Think You Can Dance." His freestyle dance moves earned him a second-place finish.
He joined "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2014. He appeared daily as the show's DJ until it wrapped in 2022.
"To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt," Allison said in her statement.
Official details surrounding Boss' death have not been made public.
Boss and his wife had recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary.
"I couldn’t be more grateful to celebrate this perfect magical day," she posted on Instagram this week.
The pair had three children.
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Logistics LP (NYSE:PBFX) announced today that it will release its earnings results for the third quarter 2022 on Thursday, October 27, 2022. The company will host a conference call and webcast regarding quarterly results and other business matters on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The call is being webcast and can be accessed at PBF Logistics' website, http://www.pbflogistics.com. The call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 407-8029 or (201) 689-8029. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and will be available through the company's website.
PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX), headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a fee-based, growth-oriented master limited partnership formed by PBF Energy to own or lease, operate, develop and acquire crude oil and refined petroleum products terminals, pipelines, storage facilities and similar logistics assets.
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Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Monday ripped former President Trump’s recent remarks saying that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has a “death wish,” calling the comments against McConnell and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, an “absolutely despicable, racist attack.”
Cheney, the vice chairwoman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, warned that Trump’s remarks could incite further violence.
“When you see former President Trump just in the last 24 hours suggesting in a pretty thinly veiled way, using words that that could well cause violence against the Republican leader of the Senate, saying he has a death wish and then, you know, launching an absolutely despicable, racist attack against Secretary Chao, Leader McConnell’s wife, and then you watch the fact that nobody in my party will say that’s unacceptable,” Cheney said during an event at Syracuse University.
“And everybody ought to be asked whether or not that’s acceptable, and everybody ought to be able to say no, that is not acceptable. They ought to be required to say that,” she added.
Chao headed the Transportation Department under Trump before resigning one day after the Jan. 6 attack. Prior to the Trump administration, she served as Labor Secretary for eight years under former President George W. Bush.
Trump continued his longtime feud with McConnell on Friday, criticizing the Senate GOP leader in a statement on the former president’s social media platform, Truth Social.
“Is McConnell approving all of these Trillions of Dollars worth of Democrat sponsored Bills, without even the slightest bit of negotiation, because he hates Donald J. Trump, and he knows I am strongly opposed to them, or is he doing it because he believes in the Fake and Highly Destructive Green New Deal, and is willing to take the Country down with him? In any event, either reason is unacceptable. He has a DEATH WISH,” Trump wrote.
“Must immediately seek help and advise from his China loving wife, Coco Chow!” he added.
The comments came soon after Congress approved a continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 16 and avert a shutdown. The stopgap bill passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate, including a “yes” vote from McConnell.
In the House, however, GOP leadership urged Republican members to oppose the measure.
Cheney has become a leading GOP critic of Trump in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, frequently taking on the former president and his claims that the election was stolen.
Her work on the Jan. 6 select committee has elevated that role, giving the Wyoming Republican a platform to oppose the ex-president.
After losing her Republican primary to a Trump-endorsed challenger this year, she will be leaving Congress in January.
But Cheney is not the only one to speak out against Trump’s latest comments against McConnell and Chao.
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the chairman of both the House Homeland Security Committee and the Jan. 6 select committee, called Trump’s rhetoric “inflammatory and racist,” and argued that it could spark violence.
“Former President Trump’s inflammatory and racist attacks directed at Senator McConnell aren’t helpful to the nation or our democracy. Worse yet, they could incite political violence, and the former President knows full well that extremists often view his words as marching orders,” Thompson wrote in a statement.
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board called Trump’s latest crusade against McConnell “reckless.”
“We live in a polarized political age when rabid partisans don’t need provocation to resort to violence. This makes Donald Trump’s latest verbal assault against Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell all the more reckless,” the board wrote.
“The ‘death wish’ rhetoric is ugly even by Mr. Trump’s standards and deserves to be condemned,” the board added.
Asked about the comments on Sunday, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, told CNN, “I don’t condone violence, and I hope no one else condones violence.”
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Can music improve mental health? Pianist and composer Chad Lawson thinks so.
His new double album, breathe, released Friday to coincide with National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Recorded at the legendary Beatles studio Abbey Road, it features members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, violinist Esther Yoo and cellist-composer Peter Gregson. These collaborative pieces form the first part of the album, with the rest comprised of solo piano versions of the same works, as well as additional ones.
"Irreplaceable," which came out as an EP earlier this year, opens the Decca Records U.S. release. "It's not a void that you're trying to fill. It's something that you're trying to cherish," Lawson told Morning Edition host Rachel Martin after playing the piece in NPR's performance studio. "The idea of remembering what's irreplaceable in your life to get us through those hard seasons."
It's an invitation to hit pause on the hustle and bustle of life, to reflect. "It's amazing that it took a pandemic for us to actually stop and realize what life am I living right now," Lawson said. "It's all about being able to be present in that moment."
Lawson, who aims to make his music accessible, said his biggest audience sits in the 18 to 28 age group, and his work has already been streamed some 500 million times worldwide. Amateur pianists can even download the sheet music for some of his pieces to try to give it a go at their keyboard or piano at home.
Lawson described his composition process as centered around a given melody per piece, stepping away for about a month, then listening to the music again while reading, which gives him fresh inspiration. "So usually the song will tell me what the story is afterwards," he said.
In the case of "fields of forever," the throughline came to him during the recording session with Gregson and Yoo. Lawson recalled: "The red light is on. We're recording this song. And then all of a sudden, I started getting memories, these images of my mom and dad... just everyday moments, be it a picnic or maybe just driving on the parkway."
When Lawson's performances got cancelled during the pandemic, he turned to his work as a yoga instructor and breathing coach, launching the meditation podcast Calm It Down after fans said his music helped them cope with their anxiety and struggles. "Music is meant to heal," he explained. "The music that I do is something that's going to be able to calm someone with whatever they're going through."
Lawson has no training as a therapist, but his listeners reach out with stories of major mental health struggles, from sexual abuse to suicide.
"Even though I'm not licensed, I'm not a doctor by any stretch, I am conversational," Lawson said. "And I think that's what people are looking for right now. I think they're looking for something that isn't too too heavy, that isn't a burden to listen to, that offers a little bit of hope."
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following people have been appointed as members of Vitrolife's election committee for the Annual General Meeting in 2023:
Niels Jacobsen, appointed by William Demant Invest A/S
Patrik Tigerschiöld, appointed by Bure Equity AB
Erika Henriksson, appointed by EQT VIII
Jón Sigurdsson, Chairman of the Board
The appointments have been made in accordance with the instructions regarding principles for the appointment of the company election committee which were determined at the Annual General Meeting of Vitrolife on April 27, 2022.
The Annual General Meeting of Vitrolife AB (publ) will be held on April 27, 2023 in Gothenburg.
Shareholders who wish to have an item considered at the Annual General Meeting can submit a request to the Board to this effect. Such a request for an item to be considered is to be sent to Vitrolife AB (publ), Att: Chairman of the Board, Box 9080, 400 92 Gothenburg, and must have been received by the Board no later than seven weeks before the Annual General Meeting, or otherwise in such good time that the matter, where necessary, can be included in the notice to attend the Annual General Meeting.
Gothenburg, October 10, 2022
VITROLIFE AB (publ)
Contact:
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Patrik Tolf, CFO, phone +46 31 766 90 21
This information is information that Vitrolife AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08.30 am CET on October 10, 2022.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
SUMMARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
To: ALL PERSONS WHO PURCHASED AMTRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. PREFERRED STOCK ON A U.S. OPEN MARKET DURING THE CLASS PERIOD JANUARY 22, 2018, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2019 ("CLASS PERIOD"), BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE.
Notice is given pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and an Order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York that Lead Plaintiff Jan Martínek, on behalf of himself and the Class, and AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., Barry D. Zyskind, George Karfunkel and Leah Karfunkel ("Defendants") have reached a proposed settlement of the action titled Martínek v. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., et al., No. 19 Civ. 8030 (KPF) (the "Action") in the amount of $13,000,000, which if approved will resolve the Action in its entirety (the "Settlement"). In entering into the Settlement, Defendants deny all charges of wrongdoing or liability alleged in the Action, and deny that Lead Plaintiff or the Class suffered damages.
A hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on November 16, 2022, before the Honorable Katherine Polk Failla at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007 (the "Settlement Hearing"), to determine (1) whether the Court should approve: (a) the proposed Settlement as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (b) the Plan of Allocation of Settlement funds as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (c) the request by the lawyers representing the Class for attorneys' fees, for the reimbursement of their expenses, and for a Plaintiff Award to Lead Plaintiff, and (2) whether the Court should dismiss the Action with prejudice, as provided in the Settlement. The Court may change the hearing date, or order that it be held by telephonic or video conference, without further notice to the Class. However, any changes will be posted on the Settlement Website: www.AmTrustPreferredStockLitigation.com.
If you purchased AmTrust preferred stock on a U.S. open market between January 22, 2018, and January 18, 2019, inclusive, you may be a Class Member and your rights may be affected by this Settlement. You may obtain, free of charge, a detailed Longform Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement (the "Notice") and a copy of the Proof of Claim form on the Settlement Website, or by contacting the Claims Administrator, AmTrust Preferred Stock Litigation, A.B. Data, Ltd., at P.O. Box 173022 Milwaukee, WI 53217 or at 1-877-354-3878 (Toll Free) or at info@AmTrustPreferredStockLitigation.com. All capitalized terms not defined herein, are defined in the Notice. Please note that the Class definition (defined in the Notice) does not include purchasers of solely AmTrust common stock or notes.
If you are a Class Member and wish to share in the Settlement proceeds, you must complete and submit a Proof of Claim Form and required supporting documentation to the Claims Administrator establishing that you are entitled to recovery so that it is postmarked, or submitted online at the Settlement Website, by December 13, 2022. If you fail to submit a valid Proof of Claim Form and supporting documentation by this deadline in accordance with the instructions in the Form and Notice, you will not recover from the Settlement, but you will nevertheless be bound by the Settlement and releases provided for therein and by the Court's final judgment dismissing the Action with prejudice.
If you are a Class Member but wish to exclude yourself from the Class, you must submit a written request for exclusion in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Notice so that it is received no later than October 26, 2022. If you properly exclude yourself from the Class, you will not be bound by any judgments or orders entered by the Court in the Action, whether favorable or unfavorable, and you will not be eligible to share in the Settlement proceeds.
If you are a Class Member and wish to object to any aspect of the Settlement, the Plan of Allocation, or any of Counsel's requests, you must submit your written objection in the manner set forth in the Notice so that it is received no later than October 26, 2022. Only Class Members who have submitted valid and timely written objections and provided notice of their intent to appear in accordance with the instructions in the Notice will be entitled to be heard at the Settlement Hearing.
Inquiries, other than requests for the Notice, may be made to the attorneys for the Class:
Carl L. Stine, Esq.
Wolf Popper LLP
845 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Tel.: (212) 759-4600
cstine@wolfpopper.com
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT, THE CLERK'S OFFICE, DEFENDANTS, OR THEIR COUNSEL REGARDING THIS NOTICE.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) ("Direct Digital Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform through its operating companies Colossus Media, LLC, ("Colossus SSP") Huddled Masses LLC ("Huddled Masses") and Orange142, LLC ("Orange 142"), today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter 2022 on November 10, 2022. Management will discuss the results via webcast after market close.
The live webcast and replay will be accessible on the Direct Digital Holdings Investor Relations website at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/.
About Direct Digital Holdings
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT), owner of operating companies Colossus SSP, Huddled Masses, and Orange 142, brings state-of-the-art sell- and buy-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. Direct Digital Holdings' sell-side platform, Colossus SSP, offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. The company's subsidiaries Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare to travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' sell- and buy-side solutions manage approximately 90,000 clients monthly, generating over 100 billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app and other media channels. The company has been named a top minority-owned business by The Houston Business Journal.
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Investors:
Brett Milotte, ICR
Brett.Milotte@icrinc.com
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a 20-strong delegation arrived in the Solomon Islands Thursday at the start of an eight-nation tour that comes amid growing concerns about Beijing’s military and financial ambitions in the South Pacific region.
China says the trip builds on a long history of friendly relations between Beijing and the island nations.
But Australia scrambled to counter the move by sending its own Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Fiji to shore up support in the Pacific. Wong had been on the job just five days following an Australian election and had just arrived back Wednesday night from a meeting in Tokyo.
In Fiji, Wong said it was up to each island nation to decide what partnerships they formed and what agreements they signed, but urged them to consider the benefits of sticking with Australia.
“Australia will be a partner that doesn’t come with strings attached nor imposing unsustainable financial burdens,” Wong said. “We are a partner that won’t erode Pacific priorities or Pacific institutions.”
Meanwhile, the Media Association of Solomon Islands called on its members to boycott a news conference in the capital, Honiara, held by Wang and his counterpart from the Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, following a meeting between the pair.
That’s because only selected media were invited to the event, and the schedule allowed for just a single question to be asked of Wang by China’s state-owned broadcaster CCTV.
“Its a tough call to make regarding the media boycott for the press event on Thursday,” wrote association president Georgina Kekea on Twitter. “Our protest is for our govt to see our disappointment. They have failed us & they failed to protect #democracy.”
According to an official Chinese summary of the meeting, Wang told his counterpart that China would firmly support the Solomon Islands in its efforts to maintain national security and territorial integrity, while Manele described the visit as historic and a “milestone in the relations” between the two countries.
China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands last month in a move that sent shock waves around the world.
That pact has raised fears that China could send troops to the island nation or even establish a military base there, not far from Australia. The Solomon Islands and China say there are no plans for a base.
In another move by China, a draft document obtained by The Associated Press shows that Wang is hoping to strike a deal with 10 small Pacific nations during his visit. The sweeping agreement covers everything from security to fisheries and is seen by at least one Pacific leader as an attempt by Beijing to wrest control of the region.
Wang is hoping the countries will endorse the pre-written agreement as part of a joint communique after a May 30 meeting in Fiji with the other foreign ministers.
During his 10-day visit, Wang is also planning to make stops in Kiribati, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and East Timor.
Earlier, Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he’d sent Wong to Fiji because Australia needed to “step up” its efforts in the Pacific.
“We need to respond to this because this is China seeking to increase its influence in the region of the world where Australia has been the security partner of choice since the Second World War,” he told the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
But Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that in recent years, exchanges and cooperation between Beijing and the island nations had been expanding in a development that was welcomed by the Pacific countries.
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Drums, ceremonial garb and traditional dances were on full display Monday at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center during kickoff events for American Indian Week.
There will be dance performances from different American Indian tribes and pueblos at the cultural center through Friday at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. in the courtyard of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St.
The festivities carry over in the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday there will be cultural dance performances and art presentations. More than 40 artists will be on site selling pottery, jewelry, paintings and other artwork.
The week of events coincide with Gathering of Nations, the largest powwow in North America, which runs Thursday through Sunday at Expo New Mexico.
Here are some photos from Monday’s performances at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
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(The Hill) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday released updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations, in what the agency described as a move to “simplify” future immunizations.
Much of the FDA’s simplification involves recommending only a single dose of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna for most people.
These are the vaccines that target the original Wuhan strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus along with the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the omicron variant, and were first made available about 7 months ago.
The original COVID vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the U.S. after the FDA’s vaccine advisory panel in January voted unanimously to essentially phase them out for the bivalent boosters.
FDA officials believe this new schedule will boost vaccine coverage throughout the country.
With the official end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency less than a month away, this move towards shorter, simpler vaccine schedules marks another step by the Biden administration away from the pandemic era of COVID-19.
Here’s what to know about the new guidance:
You are eligible for one bivalent dose if…
- You have completed a primary series of COVID-19 vaccinations and have never received a dose of the updated bivalent version.
- You have never received a COVID-19 vaccine
This new guidance represents a relatively large portion of the U.S. population. Only 16.7 percent of eligible individuals have received an updated booster shot, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said there was evidence to support a simplified vaccine schedule. As he noted, most of the U.S. population is believed to have COVID-19 antibodies, either from prior infection or immunization.
Exceptions for at-risk groups
The FDA’s new guidance broadly authorizes single additional doses of the updated vaccine, but groups who have been at a higher risk throughout the pandemic are exempt from the new rule — to a certain extent:
- People over the age of 65 who have already gotten a bivalent booster can get a second dose at least four months after the first one.
- Certain immunocompromised individuals can receive one or more additional doses beginning at least two months after getting a bivalent booster, at the “discretion” of their healthcare provider.
- Young children are still eligible for multiple-dose vaccine schedules: A two-dose series of Moderna’s bivalent vaccine for children between six months and five years. A three-dose series of Pfizer’s bivalent vaccine for children between six months and four years.
- Five-year-olds have the option of two doses of Moderna’s or one dose of Pfizer’s bivalent vaccines.
- Children between six months and five years of age, who finished a primary series of the old vaccines, can get the bivalent vaccine. The FDA said the number of doses will depend on “vaccination history,” though further explanation was not provided.
Guidance going forward
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet on Wednesday to discuss the new vaccine guidance. A vote on vaccine recommendations does not appear to be on the committee’s meeting agenda, however.
Guidance on future doses of COVID-19 vaccines is expected later this year in preparation for the fall season, in a process reminiscent of how annual flu vaccines are approved.
“The FDA intends to make decisions about future vaccination for all the various populations after receiving recommendations on the fall strain composition at an FDA advisory committee meeting to be held in June,” Marks said in a briefing on Tuesday.
Fewer doses could also help ease the impact of the expected price hikes for COVID-19 vaccinations, which will no longer be subsidized by the federal government once the public health emergency comes to an end.
Both Pfizer and Moderna have proposed steep price increases for their respective vaccines, with the burden of covering the cost shifting to health insurance companies.
Though both drugmakers have stated that their shots will remain free to consumers, health care stakeholders have warned that insurance companies may pass the price increases on to customers through higher premiums.
Uninsured individuals will be able obtain free doses through the companies’ in-house patient assistance programs.
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An unknown side to the actor who played Draco Malfoy. Harry Potter star Tom Felton is opening up like never before in his new memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard.
While the 35-year-old British actor certainly gives his readers what they want and presumably expect with plenty of Potter tidbits and set secrets and lots of details on his more-than-friends relationship with co-star Emma Watson, Felton also makes some shocking revelations toward the end of his book.
He speaks about moving to Los Angeles and getting overwhelmed by a more glamorous, movie-star lifestyle. In searching for a bit of normality reminiscent of his upbringing, Felton writes that in his mid-to-late twenties, he "spent more hours, more nights, than I care to remember" at a Los Angeles dive bar called Barney's Beanery.
Felton writes that he wasn't much of a drinker until he started frequenting Barney's while "craving normality."
"I went from being not particularly interested to regularly having a few pints a day before the sun had even gone down, and a shot of whiskey to go with each of them," he writes, adding that he was "drinking to escape a situation."
He says he had drinks on set and would show up "unprepared" for work.
Tom Felton and Jade Olivia
Felton goes on to reveal that his managers, agents, then-girlfriend, Jade Olivia, lawyer, and more staged an intervention for him, demanding he go to a rehab facility in Malibu, California, that cost $40,000 a month immediately or they would drop him as a client.
He says that at the facility, the nurse checking him in offered to give him an alias. He replied, "If people recognize me from the Harry Potter films, it'll be because of my face. It won't be because of what's written on my name tag. You could write 'Mickey F**king Mouse' on my chest and they're not going to think I'm him."
He went into detox in the same room as a man who had been there for three days and still wasn't fully sober. After 24 hours in the facility, he walked off the grounds and back toward L.A. and Barney's Beanery. Once there and after several conversations, he came to the conclusion that he wanted to break up with his longtime girlfriend, Olivia.
"I didn't believe that my substance use warranted the intervention, but I'm glad it happened because it briefly took me away from the world that was making me unhappy, and allowed me to get some clarity," Felton writes.
After splitting from Olivia, he checked himself into a California facility, which he described as "a sanctuary for struggling young people."
Felton says he didn't adhere to the facilities' strict rules and after being found in the bedroom of one girl's room, he was kicked out of the program. He called the three weeks in the program "life-changing," saying that before the program, "I had been existing in a state of absolute numbness."
Felton then moved to Venice Beach, buying his own "shack" and restarting his life.
"Life was better than ever," he writes. "So when one day, a couple of years later, the numbness returned, without any warning and with no particular trigger, it was a shock."
He then says he entered another facility to "seek help," calling it "one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make."
Felton goes on to say that his mental health struggles were a big part of what he hoped to share in his memoir.
"I'm no longer shy of putting my hands up and saying: I'm not okay," he writes. "To this day I never know which version of myself I'm going to wake up to."
He urges readers to seek help if they too are feeling overwhelmed and writes that he wants to "normalize" rehab and therapy.
In a recent interview with The Independent, Felton revealed that it was his Potter co-star, Watson, who "encouraged" him to delve into his rehab stints and mental health struggles in the book.
"I was encouraged by a few people, Emma Watson specifically, to tell the whole story and not just sort of cherry-pick the fluffy bits," he said. "Not just because it was cathartic for me. But also in the hope that sharing those parts of my story will help others that are maybe not going through the best time."
Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard is on sale now.
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HENDERSON, Nev. – Josh Jacobs, who led the NFL in rushing last season, has received the franchise tag from the Las Vegas Raiders, a person familiar with the situation said Monday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move hadn't been announced. An announcement was coming later Monday, the person said.
NFL Network first reported the Raiders' decision.
Jacobs would make $10.1 million next season under the franchise tag. The sides have been negotiating a long-term deal, and if they reach an agreement by July 15, the Raiders would remove the tag.
Jacobs said the week of the Pro Bowl he had no interest in playing under the franchise tag, saying he would be a “hero turned villain.”
If Jacobs doesn't agree to a long-term deal, he would play under the terms of the franchise tag or sit out and forfeit his pay. That's what Le'Veon Bell did when the Pittsburgh Steelers placed the tag on him in 2018.
The Green Bay Packers placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Davante Adams last year. Adams then forced a trade to the Raiders.
Jacobs has repeatedly said he wants to play for the Raiders, and coach Josh McDaniels has made it clear he wants to keep his star running back in the building.
Jacobs led the league in 2022 with 1,653 yards rushing and 2,053 yards from scrimmage.
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ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Courvoisier McCauley had 16 points in Indiana State's 79-75 win over East Carolina on Monday night.
McCauley added seven rebounds for the Sycamores (4-0). Xavier Bledson scored 16 points while going 3 of 5 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from distance, and 8 for 10 from the line. Cooper Neese recorded 12 points and was 4 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 7 from distance, and went 2 for 3 from the line.
Javon Small led the way for the Pirates (3-1) with 27 points, six rebounds and two steals. Kalib LaCount added 13 points and Brandon Johnson had 12 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Beat the Peak campaign started in the late 1970s in Tucson. It was launched by Tucson Water as a way to reduce water usage during the hot summer months.
The Beat the Peak campaign was a huge success and featured a mascot named Pete the Beak. He was featured in several music videos throughout the 1980s.
"I like a challenge and that's kind of what it was," said Phyllis Klingenfus.
The challenge for Klingenfus back in 1983, was to design and make the Pete the Beak costume.
In the spring of '83, Phyllis Klingenfus and her husband Bob owned Creative Costumes in Tucson. Someone from the city asked her to create Pete the Beak.
"It was a drawing that he gave me on a piece of paper," Klingenfus said. "What it looked like was a yellow Daffy Duck. That's what I went with."
Forty years later, Klingenfus still has the patterns she hand made for the costume.
"I did it several times," said Klingenfus, referring to the pattern she made for the beak. "Because proportion was important."
The first music video in 1986 featured Pete the Beak and the Tucson band Street Pajama.
"Pretty exciting," Klingenfus said when she first saw the commercial.
The Beat the Peak campaign was a major success, reminding Tucson to water only ever other day and never water between 4 and 8 p.m.
"The Beat the Peak campaign was incredibly successful in Tucson," said Natalie DeRoock from Tucson Water. "Many Tucsonans can remember the campaign from when they were children, seeing Beat the Peak on television and hearing about Pete the Beak in school. What was the real success of the campaign was that we really were able to connect with the younger generation in Tucson and teach this generational water conservation ethic that still follows through today."
Tucson Water updated the costume in later years, but you can still find the original Pete the Beak costume at the their headquarters downtown.
Klingenfus parlayed the success of Pete the Beak into making other memorable costumes.
"Made Sunny Sun Tran, that's a big yellow, I don't think they even use it anymore," remembered Klingenfus. "The reason for it was helping children learn how to use the public transportation. That was real successful. That head was as large as my round kitchen table."
Phyllis and Bob sold off the costume shop and are now retired, living on Tucson's eastside. They still look back fondly at the "Absolutely Arizona" costume, which helped change Tucson's watering habits four decades ago.
Tucson Water says the success of the Beat the Peak campaign is still felt. Despite the rapid growth of Tucson in the past 30 years, we use the same amount of water.
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BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — One new store wants to take you on a New Age spiritual journey.
Chakra Realms will be hosting its Grand Opening on Saturday.
The shop is located in the Bismarck Antique Mall at 106 North Mandan Street.
The owner says inside there’s something for everyone of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs.
“We’ve got a bunch of home decor, candles to books to cards to crystals. Pretty much anything you need to help with your spiritual journey,” said Emily Pogatshnik, the store manager of Chakra Realms.
“The shop is for everyone, no matter what you’re into. And not only that but things you want to learn more about. We have classes about ‘Intro to Buddhism’ and ‘How to Cleanse Crystals,’ and different things like that. So, if you want to learn, you can,” said owner, Lesley Frohlich.
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PLEASANTON, Calif. — PLEASANTON, Calif. — Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $131.5 million.
The provider of cloud-based software services for the life sciences industry posted revenue of $526.3 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $515.5 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, Veeva expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.12 to $1.13.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $580 million to $582 million for the fiscal second quarter.
Veeva expects full-year earnings to be $4.59 per share, with revenue ranging from $2.36 billion to $2.37 billion.
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DENVER, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Medicine Man Technologies operating as Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) ("Schwazze" or the "Company"), announces a key addition to its executive leadership team as it pursues expansion of its footprint in Colorado and New Mexico.
Christine Jones joins the Company as Chief Legal Officer. Jones replaces Dan Pabon who in late 2022 moved into a newly created role at Schwazze as Chief Policy and Regulatory Affairs Officer.
Jones joins Schwazze with more than 25 years of experience as corporate counsel to several prominent companies and an extensive background in providing tactical and strategic advice to executive management and Boards of Directors. In her most recent role, she served as the Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary of Long Play, Inc. and its affiliates. Long Play is a vertically integrated cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and a portfolio of brands that includes Willie Nelson and the Grateful Dead.
In Jones' position with Long Play, she managed all of the company's legal affairs, including regulatory compliance, securities, licensing, litigation, employment, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, risk management, and intellectual property. Prior to joining Long Play, Jones delivered general counsel services to domestic and global companies of varying sizes. In addition, she also served as General Counsel of Jeppesen, which provides aeronautical navigational information, operations planning tools, flight planning products and software. Jones also served as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel to TTech Holding and Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of Archstone-Smith, where she managed both company's litigation and employment.
Jones received a BA from the University of Virginia and a JD from Washington College of Law at American University.
"We are excited to add a skilled cannabis legal professional to our Executive Leadership team as the Company positions itself for growth in both Colorado and New Mexico. Christine Jones' expertise in corporate governance, contract management, and mergers and acquisitions will benefit Schwazze immensely as we pursue our regional growth model," said Nirup Krishnamurthy, President of Schwazze.
Since April 2020, Schwazze has acquired, opened or announced the planned acquisition of 43 cannabis retail dispensaries (Star Buds, Emerald Fields and R,Greenleaf) as well as five cultivation facilities and two manufacturing plants in Colorado and New Mexico. In May 2021, Schwazze announced its Biosciences division, and in August 2021 it commenced home delivery services in Colorado.
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ; NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company's leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.
Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze's former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth. To learn more about Schwazze, visit www.Schwazze.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Such statements may be preceded by the words "plan," "will," "may," "continue," "predicts," or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and outside the state, (vii) our ability to consummate the acquisition described in this press release or to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, including the acquisition described in this press release, and realize synergies therefrom, (ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, * the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, and (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) between December 13, 2019 and November 14, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 10, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Twist securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Twist class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10241 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 10, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts, about Twist's business and operations. Specifically, as alleged in the November 15, 2022 Scorpion Capital report, defendants overstated the commercial viability of Twist's synthetic DNA manufacturing technology while engaging in accounting fraud and using unsustainable pricing to inflate the company's true financial condition and prospects. As a result of defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, and the significant decline in the market value of Twist's common stock, members of the Class have suffered significant damages.
To join the Twist class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10241 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents, brokerages, and their listing clients, today announced that it has been named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in America. In Curbio's first year of eligibility for the list, it has been ranked at No. 790, placing it as the 31st fastest-growing company in the Real Estate industry.
Since it was first introduced in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list has become a hallmark of entrepreneurial success in the United States. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have been ranked according to percentage of revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Curbio's inclusion on the list puts it in the top 0.07% of all privately-owned companies in America in terms of multi-year growth.
"It's an honor that Curbio has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, making us a part of an exclusive community comprised of some of the most successful companies in the world. Curbio's inclusion on this list after just five short years in business is a testament to our team's hard work and dedication to transforming home improvement for the real estate industry," said Rick Rudman, CEO of Curbio. "I want to congratulate the entire Curbio team on this remarkable achievement and look forward to our continued growth and success."
Curbio is the only tech-enabled home improvement solution that partners exclusively with real estate agents to repair and update homes before they go on the market, so they sell quickly and for top dollar, with no payment due until the home sells. Its innovative service removes all barriers to the home improvement process, making it streamlined, simple and stress-free.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and methodology, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000. For more information about Curbio, visit www.Curbio.com.
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, February 9, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1114 AM CST Tue Feb 7 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson affecting Cass and Marion
Counties.
For the Black Cypress Bayou...including Jefferson...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1115 AM CST.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Lowland flooding will affect mainly timber
resources.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CST Tuesday was 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.8 feet Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.6 feet on 12/23/2013.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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National Weather Service Albany NY
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.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain or snow showers likely, mainly in the evening. Cold
with lows around 30. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west with
gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of
snow 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows around 17. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Light and variable
winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain or snow showers. Little or no
snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 20s.
Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Much cooler with highs
in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Colder with lows 10 to 15. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows
in the lower 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Highs in the lower 40s. Temperature falling into the upper 30s in
the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Not as cool with lows around 40. South winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west around 15 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 40s.
Temperature falling into the upper 30s in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs around 50. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph,
becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain showers. Breezy and not as cool with highs around
50. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Very windy and cold with
lows in the upper 20s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny and windy. Much cooler. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy and blustery. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperature falling to around 40 in
the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
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Western Dutchess-
Including the cities of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Arlington
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening. Near steady
temperature in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up
to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s. North winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs around 50. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ041-271600-
Northern Saratoga-
Including the city of Saratoga Springs
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of rain or snow showers in the morning, then
rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not
as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Partly sunny
with a chance of rain showers. Cooler with highs around 40.
Temperature falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ038-271600-
Southern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Ilion, Herkimer, Little Falls, Mohawk,
Frankfort, and Doldgeville
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west around
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid
30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. A chance of snow showers
after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows
around 30. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain showers.
Much cooler with highs in the upper 30s. Temperature falling into
the mid 30s in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Cold with lows in the
mid 20s. Chance of snow 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ032-271600-
Northern Herkimer-
Including the cities of Atwell, Big Moose, Eagle Bay, Mckeever,
Nobleboro, Northwood, and Old Forge
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain or snow showers likely
after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. South winds around
10 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance
of precipitation near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Cloudy. Snow showers likely in the morning. Little or no
snow accumulation. Cooler with highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows around 17. Northwest
winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Light and variable
winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and not as cold. Near steady
temperature around 30.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain or snow showers. Little or no
snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the mid 20s.
Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Much colder. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. Temperature
falling into the mid 20s in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Colder with lows 10 to
15. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Lows
in the mid 20s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 40. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ042-271600-
Northern Warren-
Including the cities of North Creek, Warrensburg, and Chestertown
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of rain or snow
showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows around 19. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40. Light and variable winds,
becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers or a chance of snow
showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs around 50. Lows in
the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of snow and rain showers.
Cooler with highs in the upper 30s. Temperature falling into the
lower 30s in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 15. Highs in
the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and not as cold. Near steady
temperature in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ083-271600-
Southeast Warren-
Including the city of Glens Falls
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of rain or snow showers in the morning, then
rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not
as cool with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the
lower 30s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Partly sunny
with a chance of rain showers. Cooler with highs in the upper 30s.
Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ043-271600-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Whitehall and Granville
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then rain this afternoon. Highs
in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature
around 30.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers or a chance of snow
showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Partly sunny
with a chance of rain showers. Cooler with highs around 40.
Temperature falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs
around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s. Temperature rising into the lower 30s after midnight.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ084-271600-
Southern Washington-
Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge,
and Greenwich
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs around 50. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s. North winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Much cooler with highs around 40.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ082-271600-
Northern Fulton-
Including the cities of Caroga Lake, Northville, and Mayfield
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of rain or snow
showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after
midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow showers in the
morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows around 20. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain or snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as
cool with highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Breezy, cold with lows in
the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Blustery and much colder. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Cold with lows around 20. Chance of snow 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ039-271600-
Southern Fulton-
Including the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds
around 5 mph, becoming east this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of rain or snow
showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after
midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 40s. Temperature falling into the upper 30s in
the afternoon. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40. Southwest winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain or snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the
upper 20s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of snow and rain showers.
Much cooler with highs in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in
the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature
around 30.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ040-271600-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Wellsville, and Fonda
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
around 5 mph, becoming east this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain or snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Cold with lows around 30.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of snow and rain showers.
Much cooler with highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ047-271600-
Schoharie-
Including the cities of Cobleskill and Middleburgh
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs around 50. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid
30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Cold with lows around 30.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of rain showers in the morning. Partly sunny
with a chance of snow showers. Much cooler. Near steady temperature
in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ048-271600-
Western Schenectady-
Including the cities of Delanson, Esperance, and Duanesburg
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 20 mph, becoming west around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after
midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain or snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Breezy, cold with lows
around 30. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Partly sunny
with a chance of rain showers. Breezy and much cooler with highs in
the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs around 40.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ049-271600-
Eastern Schenectady-
Including the cities of Schenectady and Rotterdam
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of rain or snow showers in the morning, then
rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not
as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Cold with lows in the lower
30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Cooler with highs around 40.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ050-271600-
Southern Saratoga-
Including the cities of Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Mechanicville,
and Waterford
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40. Light and variable winds,
becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of rain or snow showers in the morning, then
rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not
as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Cold with lows in the lower
30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Cooler with highs around 40.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ051-271600-
Western Albany-
Including the cities of Altamont and Berne
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain or snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Breezy, cold with lows in
the upper 20s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny and breezy. Much cooler with highs in the
mid 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature
around 30.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperature
falling to around 40 in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
$$
NYZ053-271600-
Western Rensselaer-
Including the city of Troy
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ054-271600-
Eastern Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Grafton and Hoosick Falls
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
west after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the
lower 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Windy, cold with lows around
30. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny and blustery. Much cooler. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. Temperature falling into the lower 30s
in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperature
falling to around 40 in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
$$
NYZ060-271600-
Western Columbia-
Including the city of Hudson
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
Lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ061-271600-
Eastern Columbia-
Including the city of Chatham
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds around 10 mph, becoming
west after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 20s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Cold with lows in the lower
30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 30s.
Temperature falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ059-271600-
Eastern Greene-
Including the cities of Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo,
and Jefferson Heights
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs around 50. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain in the evening. Not as cool with lows in the lower
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Much
colder with lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
Lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ063-271600-
Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley,
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Phoenicia
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...A slight chance of rain this morning, then rain this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
south this afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in
the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain or snow showers likely in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Not as
cool with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Breezy, cold with lows in
the upper 20s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and blustery. Highs in
the mid 30s. Lows around 20.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature
around 30. Temperature rising into the lower 30s after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ064-271600-
Eastern Ulster-
Including the cities of Kingston and New Paltz
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening. Lows in the lower
40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Much
colder with lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Light and variable
winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid
30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the
afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows in the lower 30s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. A chance of rain
showers. Highs around 50. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
$$
NYZ066-271600-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Pawling, Dover Plains, Millbrook,
Pine Plains, Amenia, and Millerton
302 AM EST Sun Nov 27 2022
.TODAY...Rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening. Lows in the lower
40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain
showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Cold with lows in the lower
30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 40. Temperature
falling into the mid 30s in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning. Partly sunny
with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
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CARMEL, Ind. (AP) _ KAR Auction Services Inc. (KAR) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $210.2 million.
The Carmel, Indiana-based company said it had profit of $1.28 per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 4 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.
The used and salvaged vehicle auctioneer posted revenue of $384.2 million in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $376.5 million.
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BOSTON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valo Health, Inc ("Valo"), the technology company focused on transforming the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence, announced that David Berry, founder & CEO of Valo will present at the UBS Biotechnology Virtual Private Company Symposium on September 22, 2022 from 11:30 AM EST to 11:55 AM EST.
About Valo Health
Valo Health, Inc ("Valo") is a technology company built to transform the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence driven computation. As a digitally native company, Valo aims to fully integrate human-centric data across the entire drug development life cycle into a single unified architecture, thereby accelerating the discovery and development of life-changing drugs while simultaneously reducing costs, time, and failure rates. The company's Opal Computational Platform™ is an integrated set of capabilities designed to transform data into valuable insights that may accelerate discoveries and enable Valo to advance a robust pipeline of programs across cardiovascular metabolic renal, oncology, and neurodegenerative disease. Founded by Flagship Pioneering and headquartered in Boston, MA, Valo also has offices in Lexington, MA, New York, NY, Branford, CT, and San Francisco, CA. To learn more, visit www.valohealth.com.
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Investors: Graeme Bell, Chief Financial Officer
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Media: Jennifer Hanley, VP Corporate Communications
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The former home base of the downtown AT&T Building is going back on the market after sitting vacant for years.
The city of Beaumont's plans to demolish the building, located at 555 Main St., for riverfront development were put on hold last June after Dallas-based investor Selim Kiralp expressed interest in purchasing and developing the property.
Related: City looking for proven developers
In order to maintain transparency, the city chose to accept additional bids and opened the site Wednesday morning for potential buyers to view before a pre-bid meeting held at city hall later that morning.
Tour-goers were given full rein to explore over 100,000 square feet of commercial space, as well as the fifth floor roof access - something city facilities and maintenance director Keith Folsom calls "the penthouse."
Folsom was stationed on the first floor to answer any questions, but had the place mostly to himself.
Touring the site was not a requirement to place a bid, and the number of bidders the city may get is uncertain, though Folsom said "there doesn't seem to be a lot of interest" in Wednesday's open house offer.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas will become the smallest TV market in Major League Baseball if the Oakland Athletics relocate, and it will by far be the tiniest to be home to three major professional sports franchises.
But Las Vegas is unlike probably any other market, as the presence of the NFL’s Raiders and NHL’s Golden Knights have shown.
The city doesn’t just rely on the local populace to pack its sports venues, but also draws heavily on the nearly 40 million tourists who visit annually. That doesn’t mean the A’s would be an automatic success at the turnstile like the Knights and Raiders, but the club and MLB see that visitor count as an enormous advantage.
“It’s a smaller market in terms of households and so forth, but I think it is clearly the fastest-growing market and clearly on the ascension in terms of interest from fans all over the country,” said David Carter, sports business professor at the University of Southern California. “So (the A’s) will certainly benefit from a lift to their brand from being in that market.”
The A’s have purchased 49 acres of land close to the Las Vegas Strip for a retractable-roof stadium that will seat up to 35,000 fans. The club still hopes to secure $500 million in public financing, so there is still significant work to be done before the A’s can officially announce they are moving.
“I’m excited because I know they’re going to do well,” North Las Vegas resident Bryan Hernandez said last week outside T-Mobile Arena before a Golden Knights playoff game. “If you look at the Aviators, they sell out games for a farm team. Imagine when the Oakland A’s come.”
The Aviators, Las Vegas’ Triple-A team and the A’s top farm club, led the league in attendance the past two seasons. When Las Vegas Ballpark opened in 2019, the Aviators led all of Triple-A baseball with 9,299 fans per game.
Brendan Bussmann, managing partner of B Global, an international consulting firm based in Las Vegas, said the team can anticipate building on that support while also pulling in fans from visiting teams.
“One, you’re going to have a strong local base, and we’ve seen that with the Aviators and what they’ve done at their new stadium,” he said. “But, secondarily, you’re going to have people … if they’re playing the Yankees or the Royals or anybody else to be able to (watch them).”
Team president Dave Kaval told AP last week that he hopes to break ground next year and move into the new stadium in time for the 2027 season. The A’s lease at Oakland Coliseum expires after the 2024 season. Kaval said it’s possible the club will share Las Vegas Ballpark with the Aviators in 2025 and 2026.
According to Nielsen’s TV market rankings, Las Vegas is 40th nationally with more than 870,000 homes with televisions. Only six other cities with major professional teams — not including those in Canada — have smaller markets. The Bay Area ranks 10th.
Las Vegas also was easily the smallest that would be home to three teams. Pittsburgh, ranked 26th, is the smallest at this point. The smallest current MLB city is Milwaukee at No. 38.
Carter said defining cities by TV market size won’t be easy in future years as consumers continue to move to streaming services. Two major regional sports networks could soon be out of business, with AT&T Sportsnet planning to shut down and the parent company of Bally Sports filing for bankruptcy.
Las Vegas has already proven itself as an NHL and NFL market.
The Golden Knights were the first team into the city, and they pack T-Mobile Arena. It didn’t hurt the Knights won from the beginning, making the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season and this year capturing the top seed in the Western Conference.
The Raiders, who missed the playoffs last season, have been a moneymaker, leading the NFL in ticket revenue in 2021. The numbers for 2022 are not yet available.
Lack of attendance is a key reason the A’s have stated for their desire to leave, but they haven’t given fans much reason to show. They had the MLB’s lowest opening-day payroll at $58 million and, at 5-19 through Tuesday’s games, baseball’s worst record.
Carter said one major advantage is the A’s will have the city to themselves during the summer months when the Knights and Raiders are on hiatus, but that’s not the only difference.
“The pricing will have to be different,” Carter said. “How they attract corporate sponsors will not be the same, so it’s a little bit of an apple to an orange, whereas with the NBA coming to town — if that ever happens — that might be more similar to what the Knights have been through.”
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JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor said it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia.
More rainstorms are forecast in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
The rain let up early Friday after parts of eastern Kentucky received between 8 and 10 1/2 inches (20-27 centimeters) over 48 hours. But some waterways were not expected to crest until Saturday and Gov. Andy Beshear warned the death toll could rise further.
“From everything we’ve seen, we may be updating the count of how many we lost for the next several weeks,” Beshear said. “In some of these areas, it’s hard to know exactly how many people were there.”
Patricia Colombo, 63, of Hazard, Kentucky, became stranded when her car stalled in floodwaters on a state highway. Colombo began to panic when water started rushing in. Though her phone was dead, she saw a helicopter overhead and waved it down. The helicopter crew radioed a ground team that plucked her to safety.
Colombo stayed the night at her fiance’s home in Jackson and they took turns sleeping, repeatedly checking the water with flashlights to see if it was rising. Though her car was a loss, Colombo said others had it worse in a region where poverty is endemic.
“Many of these people cannot recover out here. They have homes that are half underwater, they’ve lost everything,” she said.
It’s the latest in a string of catastrophic deluges that have pounded parts of the U.S. this summer, including St. Louis earlier this week and again on Friday. Scientists warn climate change is making weather disasters more common.
As rainfall hammered Appalachia this week, water tumbled down hillsides and into valleys and hollows where it swelled creeks and streams coursing through small towns. The torrent engulfed homes and businesses and trashed vehicles. Mudslides marooned some people on steep slopes.
Rescue teams backed by the National Guard used helicopters and boats to search for the missing. Beshear said Friday that at least six children were among the victims and that the total number of lives lost could more than double as rescue teams reach more areas. Among those who died were four children from the same family in Knott County, the county coroner said Friday.
President Joe Biden said in a social media post that he spoke Friday with Beshear and offered the federal government’s support. Biden also declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to more than a dozen Kentucky counties.
The flooding extended into western Virginia and southern West Virginia.
Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for six counties in West Virginia where the flooding downed trees, power outages and blocked roads. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin also made an emergency declaration, enabling officials to mobilize resources across the flooded southwest of the state.
More than 20,000 utility customers in Kentucky and almost 6,100 in Virginia remained without power late Friday, poweroutage.us reported.
Extreme rain events have become more common as climate change bakes the planet and alters weather patterns, according to scientists. That’s a growing challenge for officials during disasters, because models used to predict storm impacts are in part based on past events and can’t keep up with increasingly devastating flash floods and heat waves like those that have recently hit the Pacific Northwest and southern Plains.
“It’s a battle of extremes going on right now in the United States,” said University of Oklahoma meteorologist Jason Furtado. “These are things we expect to happen because of climate change. … A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor and that means you can produce increased heavy rainfall.”
The deluge came two days after record rains around St. Louis dropped more than 12 inches (31 centimeters) and killed at least two people. Last month, heavy rain on mountain snow in Yellowstone National Park triggered historic flooding and the evacuation of more than 10,000 people. In both instances, the rain flooding far exceeded what forecasters predicted.
The floodwaters raging through Appalachia were so swift that some people trapped in their homes couldn’t be immediately reached, said Floyd County Judge-Executive Robbie Williams.
Just to the west in hard-hit Perry County, authorities said some people remained unaccounted for and almost everyone in the area suffered some sort of damage.
“We’ve still got a lot of searching to do,” said Jerry Stacy, the county’s emergency management director.
More than 330 people have sought shelter, Beshear said. And with property damage so extensive, the governor opened an online portal for donations to the victims.
Beshear predicted that it would take more than a year to fully rebuild.
The governor got a look at the flooding from aboard a helicopter Friday.
“Hundreds of homes, the ballfields, the parks, businesses under more water than I think any of us have ever seen in that area,” the governor said. “Absolutely impassable in numerous spots. Just devastating.”
Portions of at least 28 state roads in Kentucky were blocked due to flooding or mudslides, Beshear said. Rescue crews in Virginia and West Virginia worked to reach people where roads weren’t passable.
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ORONO - Earnest Edwards, a four-year standout at the University of Maine, has been invited to the 2023 XFL Combine, per his twitter account on Thursday.
Edwards has spent time in the Canadian Football League as well as the Los Angeles Rams.
Edwards was a wide receiver and special teams standout in Orono, and was a huge piece of the Maine team that made a run at the FCS title in 2019. He caught 49 passes that year for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns, as well as scoring twice on kick returns and averaging 28.5 yards per return.
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—– Rallies will call on CMS to change unfair and discriminatory policy blocking access to FDA-approved treatments for people with early-stage Alzheimer's —–
—– Alzheimer's treatments are the only FDA-approved treatments not covered by Medicare —–
—– June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month —–
CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer's Association is ramping up its efforts in making FDA-approved treatments for early-stage Alzheimer's accessible to all who can benefit. The Association is conducting rallies in all 50 states this month, urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to change its policy, which prevents those with early-stage Alzheimer's from accessing treatments.
The Alzheimer's Association estimates that each day without access to FDA-approved treatments, more than 2,000 individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's transition to a more advanced stage of the disease where they are no longer eligible for treatment.
"People living with early-stage Alzheimer's cannot afford to wait. They deserve access to FDA-approved treatments now while they can still slow progression and allow us to live independently for a longer time," said Lori Weiss, 65, of Portland, Ore., who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease in 2020. "It's unfair and discriminatory how CMS is treating people living with Alzheimer's."
Currently, there are two FDA-approved treatments for early-stage Alzheimer's, including mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Both approved treatments — and a third treatment, seeking FDA-approval — have been shown to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease during the earliest stages of the disease.
Access to these treatments, however, remains severely hampered by an unprecedented CMS decision not to cover payment for the drugs without patients enrolling in additional clinical trials. Currently, Medicare covers all FDA-approved drugs with the glaring exception of the two Alzheimer's treatments.
"We need to listen to people living with the disease. They deserve the right to access FDA-approved treatments now, while they still can, if they and their doctor decide it is right for them," said Robert Egge, Alzheimer's Association chief public policy officer. "There's a groundswell of support for CMS to reverse its decision — from bipartisan members of Congress to 26 attorneys general to physicians and scientists and patients and families. The CMS policy is wrong and must be reversed."
Since the initial CMS decision in April 2021, the Alzheimer's Association has urged CMS to reverse course. A rally outside the White House in March attracted nearly 900 supporters. Just last month, the Alzheimer's Association conducted similar rallies outside 10 regional CMS offices and the Health and Human Services office in Washington, D.C., bringing together thousands of volunteers impacted by the decision.
The 50 state rallies during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month will build on the momentum of previous rallies and growing public sentiment to make the Alzheimer's treatments accessible. The rallies will bring together people living with Alzheimer's directly affected by the CMS decision, as well as their caregivers, families, Alzheimer's volunteers and the public.
In addition to participating in these rallies, the Alzheimer's Association is inviting all Americans to sign this online petition to cover FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments now. To date, the petition has generated more than 20,000 signatures.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease — a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
About Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Established by the Alzheimer's Association in 2014, Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month is dedicated to encouraging a global conversation about the brain and Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association, available resources and how you can get involved to support the cause, visit alz.org/abam.
Fight the Darkness of Alzheimer's on the Day with the Most Light, The Longest Day — June 21
During June, the Alzheimer's Association is also inviting people across the world to participate in The Longest Day® on June 21. Held annually on the summer solstice, The Longest Day invites participants to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice.
Throughout the month and culminating on June 21, Longest Day participants will bake, bike, hike, golf, knit, play bridge and participate in other favorite activities to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. For more information and to register: visit alz.org/thelongestday.
About the Alzheimer's Association®
The Alzheimer's Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
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After a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” launched with a franchise-best $80 million over five days, though it came in shy of industry expectations with a $56.2 million haul over the three-day weekend, according to studio estimates.
The Paramount Pictures debut was boosted by strong overseas sales of $155 million from 70 markets. But while a $235 million worldwide launch marked one of the best global openings of the year, “Dead Reckoning” couldn’t approach the high-speed velocity of last summer’s top film, “Top Gun: Maverick.”
“Dead Reckoning Part One,” the seventh film in the 27-year-old series, had been forecast to better the franchise high of the previous installment, “Fallout,” which opened with $61 million domestically in 2018. Instead, it also fell short of the $57.8 million “Mission: Impossible II” debuted with in 2000.
That puts the film's opening-weekend tally very close to the tepid launch of Disney's “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with $82 million over five days and $60 million over the three-day weekend. Paramount and Skydance had higher hopes for the action extravaganza of “Dead Reckoning,” which cost $290 million to make, not counting marketing expenses.
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Those costs were inflated, in part, by the pandemic. “Dead Reckoning,” directed by Christopher McQuarrie, was among the first major productions shut down by COVID-19. It was preparing to shoot in Italy in March 2020. When the film got back on track, McQuarrie and Cruise helped lead the industry-wide recovery back to film sets – albeit with some well-publicized friction over protocols along the way.
Still, “Dead Reckoning” was hailed as a high point in the franchise. Critics (96% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and fans (an “A” CinemaScore) alike came away awed by the stunts and chases of the latest “Mission: Impossible” film. Though the coming competition of “Barbenheimer” — the much-anticipated debuts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” — looms, “Mission: Impossible” should play well for weeks to come.
"This is a global franchise. It's going gangbusters and its going to play for a long time. Quality always wins in the end," said Chris Aronson, distribution chief for Paramount.
“Dead Reckoning," Aronson said, met or exceeded the studio's expectations.
“In international markets, in like-for-like markets, we're 15% ahead of ‘Fallout,' and that's taking China out," added Aronson. “Domestically, we're over 3% ahead of ‘Fallout’ for the first five days. To beat its predecessor is phenomenal, especially in this environment.”
Cruise, the so-called savior of movie theaters last year, traveled tirelessly to again pump life back into a summer box office that’s been sluggish. After a splashy world premiere in Rome with a red-carpet on the Spanish Steps, Cruise and McQuarrie surprised theaters in Atlanta, Miami, Toronto and Washington D.C. in the days ahead of opening.
“Dead Reckoning” hit theaters at a crucial mid-summer period for Hollywood, and not just because of the SAG-AFTRA strike which began Thursday. “Mission: Impossible” launched a week before one of the biggest box-office showdowns of the year.
Though “Dead Reckoning” and “Oppenheimer” have vied for some of the same IMAX screens, each film has publicly endorsed the idea that a rising tide lifts all blockbusters. Cruise and McQuarrie in early July even bought opening-weekend tickets to both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig and “Oppenheimer” filmmaker Christopher Nolan reciprocated with their own gestures of support.
However that trio of films performs over the next few weeks will do a lot to determine the fate of the summer box office.
“These are a crucial couple of weeks for the industry starting this weekend,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for data firm Comscore. “I think it's going to be a fun reinvigoration of the box office because we have had a few films underperforming. Really, the summer movie season restarts this week with ‘Mission’ leading into ‘Barbenheimer.’”
No other new wide release challenged “Mission: Impossible” over the weekend. Second place went to Angel Studios’ faith-based political thriller “Sound of Freedom” which increased 37% in its second with $27 million. Jim Caveziel stars in the child trafficking drama.
Last week's top film, “ Insidious: The Red Door " slid to third with $13 million in its second weekend. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is dropping quickly with $12 million its third weekend, with a domestical total so far of $145.4 million.
In limited release, the Searchlight Pictures' mockumentary “Theater Camp” opened to $270,000 from six theaters in New York and Los Angeles.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” $56.2 million.
2. “Sound of Freedom,” $27 million.
3. “Insidious: The Red Door,” $13 million.
4. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” $12 million.
5. “Elemental,” $8.7 million.
6. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” $6.1 million.
7. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” $3.4 million.
8. “No Hard Feelings,” $3.3 million.
9. “Joy Ride,” $2.6 million.
10. “The Little Mermaid,” $2.4 million.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — A dietary supplement is being recalled because it is tainted with the active ingredient in the prescription drugs Viagra and Cialis.
The Food and Drug Administration says the recall involves one lot of Volt Candy’s PrimeZen Black 6000. The recall was initiated after an FDA analysis found the product was tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil.
Sildenafil and tadalafil are the active drug ingredients found in Viagra and Cialis, respectively. They are restricted to use under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The FDA said these undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
The recall comes as the FDA is warning companies that selling products that contain undisclosed or hidden prescription medication violates federal law. In early July, the FDA sent warning letters to four companies that sold honey products that contained undeclared active ingredients, including sildenafil and tadalafil.
The product is marketed as a dietary supplement for male sexual enhancement and is packaged in a blister card with one capsule, UPC code: 728175521891. The affected PrimeZen Black 6000 includes the lot number [NPINPB 1003] with an expiration date of Aug. 16, 2025.
Because the product is listed as a dietary supplement, it is regulated by the FDA as food, not drugs. Under the law, the FDA does not have the authority to approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness or approve their labeling. It is the company’s responsibility to make sure its products meet safety standards and are not violating the law.
However, tadalafil and sildenafil products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition. Their presence makes the products unapproved drugs for which safety and efficacy have not been established.
Anyone with the recalled capsules should stop using them and return them. Anyone with questions can contact Volt Candy by e-mail info@voltcandy.com on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST.
Anyone who experiences a side effect or bad reaction should report it to their health care professional and FDA, which has said even a single adverse event report can help them identify a potentially dangerous product and possibly remove it from the market.
Adverse reactions or quality problems may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report online.
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download the form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return it to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit it by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
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The National Weather Service has confirmed a second tornado occurred Saturday as part of the severe weather that moved through the Chicago suburbs.
The second tornado occurred in Crest Hill and was tracked into Joliet before lifting, the NWS tweeted.
“This tornado has been assigned a preliminary EF-0 rating with peak estimated winds of 70 mph,” the Weather Service said.
The first tornado Saturday was confirmed in Naperville. It also had a preliminary rating of EF-0, according to the National Weather Service.
Powerful thunderstorms erupted in the early morning hours of Saturday. The storms produced huge rainfall totals over a swath of the Chicago area. The vast majority of these rains fell in the predawn hours of Saturday morning. The lightning with the morning storms was dramatic — a common occurrence when the responsible storms are being fueled by an incoming supply of warm, humid air, as was the case overnight.
The tornado threat eased around 6:30 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog
More showers and storms are possible Saturday night. Warnings have been issued.
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BOSTON, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinova Pharmaceuticals Inc. (STAR: 688302), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for cancers and metabolic diseases through targeted protein degradation technologies, today presented their preclinical results of HP518, an orally bioavailable chimeric degrader targeting androgen receptor (AR) for prostate cancer treatment, at the 5th Annual TPD Summit.
Discovered and developed by Hinova, HP518 showed high degradation activity against fl-AR and most enzalutamide resistant AR point mutants, and demonstrated excellent antiproliferation activities against prostate cancer cell lines. Meanwhile, HP518 exhibited good metabolic stability and is stable in human plasma. HP518 showed excellent antitumor efficacy in xenograft model by oral dosing. HP518 was also well tolerated in preclinical tox studies.
HP518 is currently in Phase-I clinical trials in Australia. The ongoing open-label clinical study will evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and anti-tumor activity of HP518 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
"Existing data makes us more confident that HP518 has the potential to be an innovative clinical option to patients with mCRPC," said Xinghai Li, MD/Ph.D., Chief Science Officer of Hinova, "Considering prostate cancer is a progressive disease, we have established a strong pipeline targeting the androgen receptor pathway for prostate cancer treatment. Based on our targeted protein degradation drug discovery platform, we are committed to develop best-in-class and first-in-class medicines to address unmet medical needs."
Hinova has established a targeted protein degradation drug discovery platform, which allows Hinova to integrate TPD biology and medicinal chemistry and to identify and optimize chimeric degraders with high efficiency. Furthermore, Hinova has accumulated much experience in development of Chimeric degrader.
About Hinova
Hinova is an international and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative deuterated and chimeric degraders for cancers and metabolic diseases. The company has 4 clinical-stage programs: HC-1119, a deuterated compound of enzalutamide, for the treatment of men with mCRPC; HP501, an URAT1 inhibitor, for hyperuricemia/gout treatment;HP558, a First-in-class CD44v6 inhibitor, for esophageal cancer treatment; and HP518, an oral AR degrader, with the potential to solve the drug resistance to prostate cancer due to AR variation. For more information, visit http://www.hinovapharma.com/en/.
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Should Bryce Young hit have been ruled targeting? Nick Saban said two things should be examined
Alabama football quarterback Bryce Young was standing in the pocket in the second quarter of Saturday's 52-49 loss at Tennessee and launched a pass.
Within a second after Young threw it, Omari Thomas crashed into the quarterback, the Tennessee defensive lineman's helmet making contact with Young's helmet, specifically the facemask. Thomas knocked him to the ground in the process.
The hit on Young was reviewed for targeting, but the officials determined a penalty would not be called.
As No. 6 Alabama (6-1, 3-1 SEC) faces No. 24 Mississippi State (5-2, 2-2) on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPN) at Bryant-Denny Stadium for this season's homecoming game, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said he was not given an explanation on the play.
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"We turned the plays in," Saban said Monday. "I’m sure the league office will look at it and make a determination. There’s two things that are an issue here: targeting, but you’re also not supposed to hit the quarterback in the head. Last year against Texas A&M, Malachi (Moore) got thrown out of the game. The guy was out of the pocket, jumped up to block the ball and ended up, almost accidentally, hitting him in the head and got ejected from the game. So there’s really two things that should be looked at.”
Thomas said postgame he didn't know the play was being reviewed until defensive line coach Rodney Garner told him.
"I didn’t really feel like I did anything because we’re not going out here to purposefully hurt anyone," Thomas said. "I was just trying to make a good football play and get a good hit on the quarterback."
As for the targeting play against the Aggies in 2021, it occurred when Moore hit Zach Calzada. After Calzada got rid of the ball, Moore gave Calzada a shiver that involved contact to the helmet. Moore was ejected from the game, as it was ruled targeting.
What is targeting?
The 2022 NCAA football rulebook discusses targeting in Rule 9, Section 1, Articles 3 and 4.
Here's what it says about targeting and making forcible contact to head or neck area of a defenseless player. Young fit in that category because he was "a player in the act of or just after throwing a pass."
Article 4 defines the rule, saying that "no player shall target and make forcible contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent with the helmet, forearm, hand, fist, elbow or shoulder. This foul requires that there be at least one indicator of targeting. When in question, it is a foul."
Here is the full explanation of the targeting indicators, via the rule book:
“Targeting” means that a player takes aim at an opponent for purposes of attacking with forcible contact that goes beyond making a legal tackle or a legal block or playing the ball. Some indicators of targeting include but are notlimited to:
- Launch. A player leaving their feet to attack an opponent by an upward and forward thrust of the body to make forcible contact in the head or neck area.
- A crouch followed by an upward and forward thrust to attack with forcible contact at the head or neck area, even though one or both feet are still on the ground.
- Leading with helmet, shoulder, forearm, fist, hand or elbow to attack with forcible contact at the head or neck area.
- Lowering the head before attacking by initiating forcible contact with the crown of the helmet.
Young was returning from a shoulder injury he suffered on Oct. 1 in the second quarter against Arkansas, which forced him out of the rest of that game, and the team's game vs. Texas A&M on Oct. 8.
Young showed no signs of limitation in his return, however. He passed for 455 yards and two touchdowns, completing 35 of 52 pass attempts.
"I think the way our medical staff managed that gave him the best opportunity to do it, and obviously came through and played really well today," Saban said postgame.
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Security company accused of hiring ‘imposter’ police officers linked to embattled police department
By Jeremy Finley
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — It became very clear at the March 25 meeting of the POST commission that its tolerance with one police department had reached its limit.
“These laws are not going to be violated,” said Chad Partin, the Coffee County sheriff and commissioner on Tennessee’s POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) Commission, which enforces state standards and training for local police.
At issue: an investigation by a POST investigator found that not only was Millersville interim police chief Melvin Brown Jr. uncertified, but so was assistant chief Glenn Alred.
POST certifies law enforcement by confirming that they have gone through proper training and ethics, essentially giving them a license to be an officer.
Without certification, police officers in Tennessee cannot work as full time law enforcement.
“This is serious business,” Partin said. “I can already tell that monkey business is going on, and I’m sick of it.”
And a WSMV4 Investigation found Millersville police, as well as its former, interim and assistant police chiefs, all have ties to Solaren Risk Management, a company, revealed in a series of WSMV4 Investigations, accused by former employees of allowing uncertified people to wear police identification.
Our investigation also found that three of Solaren’s current and former security officers were accused of looking so much like police and acted as such, that they were arrested for or are currently under investigation for impersonation of a police officer.
Dr. Ben Sickle, a criminal justice professor at MTSU, said it’s vital to the public that they know the difference between a security officer and a certified law enforcement officer working an off-duty job.
“I think making that clear is very important, not only for the public to be safe, but also for those in law enforcement, because they want the public to know, ‘I’m a police officer, I have the right to tell you to do this,’” Sickle said.
According to minutes of the March 25 meeting, a POST investigator arrived on Feb 23 to begin looking into the uncertified full-time officers.
Millersville city records, obtained by WSMV4 Investigates, show the day before, Feb 22, a reserve officer by the name of Jack Byrd resigned, citing time and schedule complaints.
While on his swearing in document shows he was hired as a police officer on Nov. 21, 2022, Byrd is not a certified police officer, and there is no public record showing he ever attended a police training academy.
The resignation document claims Byrd worked as a reserve officer, something that is allowed by the state.
A WSMV4 Investigation photos of Byrd wearing police identification while working security in Nashville.
David Raybin, a top law enforcement attorney, said uncertified reserve officers in small towns are not allowed to work in Nashville wearing police identification.
“You cannot have a person who is not POST certified come into Nashville and wear police on their chest and dress up like they’re a police officer,” Raybin said.
Byrd is also the CEO of Solaren, and was running the company at the time the three former or current uncertified employees were arrested – or are currently under investigation – for impersonating of a police officer.
“These security people, that are not licensed, are wearing police badges. Is that a line they shouldn’t cross?” asked WSMV4 Investigates.
“I tend to think that it is,” Sickle said. “I think that we should preserve the line between those who are acting in their official capacity as a police officer and those who are not.”
Records, interviews and social media posts show more ties between Millersville police and Solaren.
Brown Jr., the interim Millersville police chief, is named in a 2021 complaint to POST as scheduling employees for Solaren. Multiple sources identify both Brown Jr., and Alred, the Millersville assistant chief, as being employees of Solaren.
A Facebook picture shows Alred with his arm around Byrd at a Solaren event.
The former Millersville police chief, Dustin Carr, posted a photo of himself and a woman on Facebook in April, showing him wearing a Solaren badge as well as a vest that reads “police.”
After Carr resigned from the Millersville police department, he lost his certification, as all officers do until they rejoin a police department.
POST records show that Carr is uncertified, but again, is photographed wearing police identification.
WSMV4 Investigates reached out again to Byrd, who originally agreed to be interviewed for our prior stories but then backed out. He did not respond to our follow up request.
We also reached out to Brown Jr., Alred and Carr, and none responded.
So why even risk the appearance of employing people who aren’t certified identified as police?
Two former Solaren employees told WSMV4 Investigates that the tactic is used to boost the company’s numbers.
“They needed bodies and spots and they would rather fill the body with someone who doesn’t belong than lose the money,” one former employee said.
“I know they are well aware of state laws, they are well aware of what they can and cannot do,” said the second employee. “It needs to stop.”
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Woman dies after logs fall onto her car following crash, authorities say
Published: Jul. 18, 2023 at 8:13 PM EDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
YULEE, Fla. – Officials in Florida said a 25-year-old woman died when logs fell onto her car after a crash with a log truck.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was traveling east on state road 200 around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday.
Authorities said the woman was driving in the outside lane behind a semi-truck carrying logs and did not maintain a safe distance. She then hit the truck, which caused the logs to fall on and into her car.
The 25-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Officials said the victim was from Fernandina Beach.
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GOOD DEEDS: PR chapter raises money for victims of Hurricane Ian
On Oct. 20, the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association hosted “Standing Together, Stronger Together,” a member mixer for Hurricane Ian relief.
The CWC-FPRA board selected three nonprofit beneficiaries: All Faiths Food Bank, Florida Center for Early Childhood and Senior Friendship Centers, all of which have been working to provide hurricane relief in the region.
Representatives from the three nonprofits spoke about conditions on the ground and how their organizations are working to help people.
The benefit event raised $964.
Additionally, immediately after Hurricane Ian passed through, CWC-FPRA board members contributed $600 in gift cards, as well as plastic storage bins for treasured personal items, to a South County member whose home sustained catastrophic damage in the storm.
Gecko's Grill & Pub on Clark Road hosted the mixer and Caldwell Trust Co. sponsored it.
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The Northern Hemisphere is seeing the longest days of the year right now. In Canada's Yukon Territory, that means 19 hours of daylight. Is that too much summer?
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The Northern Hemisphere is seeing the longest days of the year right now. In Canada's Yukon Territory, that means 19 hours of daylight. Is that too much summer?
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The new partnerships and event will accelerate community building and educational efforts across the US
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rent Responsibly announced five new companies will join their partner ecosystem. The new partners and Founding Partners from 2021 will support the scaling of Rent Responsibly's community-building and education offerings to a rapidly growing network of local short-term rental (STR) organizations.
Returning 2021 Founding Partners include Expedia Group, Breezeway, Proper Insurance, Key Data Dashboard, and NoiseAware. New 2022 partners include Operto, Avalara, Dtravel, Wheelhouse, and AJL Raincatcher.
Rent Responsibly is a community-building and education platform for local STR alliances. The partnerships will empower these organizations by providing subject matter expertise and educational content on topics that STR operators have reported as important, access to professional tools and resources, the promotion of responsible renting standards, and advocacy support.
CEO and co-founder David Krauss said he was thrilled with the energy and support that each partner has expressed for Rent Responsibly's mission.
"Our mission is to help local short-term rental stakeholders come together," he said. "Local groups are forming organically across the country, and with our partners, we can take the back-of-office burden off of local leaders so more groups can form easier, faster, and stronger. "
"Our industry goes farther when we go together," said Philip Minardi, Expedia Group's Director of Public Affairs. "Rent Responsibly has become a galvanizing force for good in local communities – bridging divides, increasing collaboration, and raising the bar for stakeholder engagement."
Rent Responsibly also announced their first RR Summit, a two-day virtual conference offered free of charge to STR owners and operators of all sizes and property types. The summer 2022 summit, Paths to Professionalization, will take place on July 12 and 13.
The summit will feature 16 educational sessions with 2022 partners, Rent Responsibly staff, and expert guest speakers. Topics will range from implementing smart practices to leveling up your operations, navigating local laws, scaling sustainably, beating burnout, and more. Keynote sessions will include a fireside chat with HomeAway co-founder Carl Shepherd and a Founders of the Future panel discussion. Registration is required and now open here.
Founded in 2019, Rent Responsibly is the community-building and education platform for local short-term rental alliances. Our tools and alliance management services equip local leaders to build successful, self-sustaining organizations of short-term rental hosts, managers, and all other stakeholders in their communities. Together with our partners, we make it easy for leaders and members to connect, collaborate, solve common challenges, advocate for themselves, steward their communities, and rent responsibly. Learn more at RentResponsibly.org.
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One person is dead after flames engulfed an RV near the Port of Tacoma early Sunday morning.
Tacoma fire officials responded shortly after midnight to the RV fire on the 2100 block of Maxwell Way, a road in an industrial area near the port. A bystander reported hearing screams from inside, said Tacoma Fire Department Assistant Chief Alex Wilse.
But by the time firefighters arrived, it was too late. The fire had already consumed the entire RV, “from the tires to the roof,” Wilse said.
Crews extinguished the fire and the Pierce County medical examiner removed a body. Officials were unable to immediately determine the person’s gender.
RV fires have become more common in Tacoma in recent years, Wilse said. The same is true of Seattle, where people who live in RVs burn propane to keep warm in winter.
No further information was immediately available.
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LONDON (AP) — British police on Tuesday reopened an investigation into lockdown-breaching government parties after viewing video of Conservative Party staffers dancing and drinking at a 2020 Christmas soiree.
The “jingle and mingle” party at Conservative headquarters was held when indoor social mixing was barred under rules imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The Metropolitan Police force said it also was looking into a gathering in Parliament on Dec. 8, 2020 reportedly attended by members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
The announcement reopens investigations into “partygate” that the government had hoped were finished.
The revelation that political staffers held birthday gatherings, garden parties and “wine time Fridays” in the prime minister’s office and other government buildings during the pandemic sparked anger among Britons who had followed the rules, unable to visit friends and family or even say goodbye to dying relatives in hospitals.
Police issued fines to scores of people, including then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and current leader Rishi Sunak, who was Treasury chief in Johnson’s government.
The scandal helped end Johnson’s tenure. He was forced out of office by his own party in July 2022 amid mounting questions about his judgment and ethics.
Last month an investigation by the House of Commons standards watchdog concluded that Johnson had repeatedly lied to Parliament about the parties when he assured lawmakers that rules had been followed at all times.
The Privileges Committee recommended Johnson be suspended from Parliament for 90 days – a sanction he escaped by quitting as a lawmaker.
He attacked the committee, which has a Conservative majority, calling it a “kangaroo court” bent on destroying him.
Johnson called on one committee member, Conservative lawmaker Bernard Jenkin, to resign for allegedly attending the Dec. 8, 2020 get-together in Parliament that police are now investigating.
In one piece of good news for Johnson, police said they had looked into allegations of previously unknown parties at the prime minister’s Downing Street residence and country retreat during the pandemic, and found they “do not meet the retrospective criteria for opening an investigation.”
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Nick Maton homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies snap a five-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.
Phillies star Bryce Harper was a late scratch from the lineup due to right forearm soreness, and second baseman Jean Segura was ruled out for up to three months with a fractured right index finger.
Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he hopes to have Harper back in the lineup Friday for Philadelphia’s next game.
“We’re still a really good team,” Schwarber said. “Obviously, we want (Harper) in the lineup. I think we did a really good job tonight. It was a really sound offensive baseball game.”
Maton, Segura’s replacement at second base, also had an RBI bunt single as Philadelphia avoided a three-game sweep and won for just the fifth time in 17 games while likely cooling calls for Girardi’s job — at least for now.
“I think we really needed it bad,” Girardi said of the win.
Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer for the Giants.
Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola (3-4) was cruising until allowing five runs in the sixth inning. The Phillies picked him up in the bottom of the frame against reliever Jarlin Garcia (1-2).
Maton, who was called up from Triple-A prior to the game, hit a one-out homer to right to pull the Phillies within 5-4. It was the first earned run allowed by Garcia this season after going a club-record tying 17 straight appearances without giving one up and 22 consecutive outings without an earned run dating to last season.
“I don’t think his slider had as much bite on it,” Giants manager Gabe Kapler said of Garcia. “Today was a hiccup.”
After Bryston Stott singled, Schwarber launched a 3-0 fastball over the wall in right to put Philadelphia ahead 6-5.
“It was awesome,” Nola said. “Some big hits, some big homers. That was fun. Tonight is hopefully the start of something good.”
Corey Knebel, who had given up homers in back-to-back appearances, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save in 12 chances.
The Giants had climbed out of a 2-0 hole with five runs in the top half off Nola.
Doubles by Donovan Walton and Jason Vosler to start the inning got San Francisco on the board. Tommy La Stella singled, Nola hit Mike Yastrzemski with a pitch and Flores drilled an 0-1, 77-mph slider to the seats in left for a 5-2 lead.
“(Nola) was cruising because he was making all his pitches,” Kapler said. “Then our guys started having better at-bats and getting pitches to hit.”
The sudden turnaround caused disgruntlement among many in the crowd of 22,213, with some loudly yelling that Girardi had managed his last game in Philadelphia. The Phillies manager has been under scrutiny as a team with a club-record payroll and high preseason expectations continued to slide out of contention. Philadelphia remained 12 ½ games behind the NL East-leading Mets.
Fans left cheering when Knebel struck out Curt Casali to end the contest.
“This is a great way to go into an off day,” Girardi said.
FOR STARTERS
Giants starter Carlos Rodón went five innings, allowing two runs — one earned — on six hits with six strikeouts and one walk.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Giants: INF Evan Longoria (right shoulder soreness) was not in the starting lineup but struck out pinch-hitting in the eighth. … OF Austin Slater (left wrist inflammation) is eligible to return from the injured list Thursday. He traveled with the team to Philadelphia and has taken batting practice. … OF Steven Duggar (left oblique strain), out since April 22, begins a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.
Phillies: Harper has been the team’s designated hitter after being diagnosed with a small UCL tear in his right elbow, which he hurt on a throw from right field in April. The two-time MVP had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured right elbow May 15 and then missed the next five games to recover. He has been back in the lineup since and was in Girardi’s original lineup Wednesday. Harper, who last played in the field on April 16, is batting .303 with 10 homers and 32 RBIs in 45 games. … Segura was injured while attempting to bunt in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s 7-4 11-inning loss to the Giants. He will have surgery as early as Friday and will miss 10 to 12 weeks.
UP NEXT
Giants: Open a four-game series at Miami on Thursday night. Giants LHP Alex Wood (3-4, 4.81) opposes Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (5-2, 2.00).
Phillies: After a day off, host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series that begins on Friday. Neither team has announced their starter.
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TikTok banned on Louisiana’s Department of State devices
By SARA CLINE
Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s Secretary of State, Kyle Ardoin, announced Monday that he is banning TikTok on all devices issued by the Department of State. In addition, the Republican urged Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to follow suit and immediately ban the use of the popular video sharing app on all of the state government’s devices. At least 14 governors have issued similar bans. Among those states are Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, North Dakota, Texas and Utah. TikTok has been under scrutiny, with critics fearing that the Chinese government is gaining access to critical information through the application and could be using it to spread misinformation or propaganda.
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MOVIE REVIEW
“My Father’s Dragon”
Rated PG. On Netflix.
Grade: A-
From Netflix and Cartoon Saloon, the animation company that gave us the Academy Award-nominated films “Wolfwalkers” (2019), “Song of the Sea” (2014) and “The Secret of Kells” (2009) comes “My Father’s Dragon,” a 2D-animated entry based on the 1948 children’s novel by American writer Ruth Stiles Gannett.
The film is a trippy “Wizard of Oz”-like tale of a boy named Elmer (Jacob Tremblay), who runs away from his mother (Golshifteh Farahani) and the scary, big city where she takes him after their country store fails. Lured to a dock by an alley cat (Whoopi Goldberg), Elmer finds himself being ferried by a notably effervescent whale named Soda (Judy Greer) to a place called Wild Island. Elmer’s “real world” is reminiscent of Recession-era America. Wild Island is a tree-shrouded, artichoke-shaped multi-colored wonderland, where a group of talking animals struggle to survive as the island threatens to sink.
Led by wise gorilla Saiwa (Ian McShane), the animals – howler monkeys, a rhinoceros named Iris (Dianne Wiest), a tarsier named Tamir (Jackie Earle Haley), a macaque named Kwan (Chris O’Dowd), a crocodile named Cornelius (Alan Cumming), a tiger named Sasha (Leighton Meester) and more – have captured a blue-and-yellow-striped, winged dragon named Boris (Gaten Matarazzo, TV’s “Stranger Things”). They restrain Boris to help keep the island from sinking by using his strength and wings to lift the island out of the sea. When Elmer recklessly frees Boris from his thick, rubbery binds, the two flee to seek out a wise entity named Aratuah in the island’s heights. Did I mention that many of the difficulties Elmer finds himself in recall his troubles in the “real world?”
Elmer is resourceful and smart and has a rucksack full of things retrieved from the old store: a broken mirror, a strawberry lollipop, tangerines, a magnifying glass, a pair of scissors and more. If “The Wizard of Oz” has a Cowardly Lion, a Tin Man and a Scarecrow, “My Father’s Dragon” has a dragon utterly lacking in confidence in Boris, and Matarazzo puts a delightfully daffy stamp on the creature. Elmer and Boris’ adventures are certain to keep children entertained, if not enthralled.
Gannett’s novel was previously adapted by Tapei-born animator Masami Hata (“Elmer no boken,” 1997). This new, inspired-by version, directed by Irishwoman Nora Twomey (“The Breadwinner”) and scripted by Meg LeFauve (“Inside Out”), features striking, dreamlike imagery based on the original book’s illustrations by the author’s stepmother Ruth Chrisman Gannett, but also redolent of previous Cartoon Saloon efforts.
Elmer and Boris, whose journey takes them through a forest of dandelions and has them walking beneath gargantuan mushrooms, are the same age, although in human years Boris is 100. Their friendship is the heart of the film. They form a bond that is tested by fears and suspicions at first, but slowly becomes strong, trusting and nurturing. Boris yearns to become an “after dragon,” a more evolved creature with the ability to breathe fire. But he is afraid and uncertain of making the transformation. Elmer, who has his own fears concerning the future, tries to help his friend. It’s clear why so many adults remember reading this book as children. That is the legendary Rita Moreno as Elmer and his mother’s mean landlord. Music by the Danna Brothers, who scored Twomey’s previous effort “The Breadwinner,” includes a thematic whistle that Elmer and Boris use to communicate. As a story about the rewards and importance of friendship in our lives, “My Father’s Dragon” soars.
(“My Father’s Dragon” contains scenes of peril and hardship)
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OMAHA, Neb. – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett broke with his practice of staying out of local politics to urge his hometown of Omaha to abandon its planned streetcar project because he says it's too expensive and not as flexible as buses.
Buffett wrote a letter to the editor of the Omaha World-Herald and met with the mayor this week to lobby against the $306 million project and urge the city to let residents vote on it.
But city officials are moving forward with the streetcar because they believe it will spur development, including Mutual of Omaha’s planned $600 million headquarters tower downtown.
Buffett said in his letter that he decided to make an exception to his policy of staying out of local issues even though “it can be off-putting to many to have a wealthy 92-year-old tell them what is good for their future.” He said he wanted to weigh in on the streetcar because it's "going to be hugely expensive if implemented.”
“Residents can be far better served by extended or more intensive service by the bus system,” Buffett wrote. “As population, commerce and desired destinations shift, a bus system can be re-engineered. Streetcars keep mindlessly rolling on, fueled by large public subsidies. Mistakes are literally cast in cement.”
Buffett didn't respond Thursday to questions about his letter.
The proposed streetcar would start less than 20 blocks away from the midtown home Buffett has lived in for decades and run right past the headquarters of his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate on the way downtown.
Mutual of Omaha officials said when they announced their new office tower that is expected to become their namesake city's tallest building that the new streetcar was a key part of its plan because it would provide convenient access to the new headquarters. The company declined to respond directly to Buffett's criticisms Thursday.
The city is banking on new tax revenue from other development expected along the streetcar line to pay for the project. And the City Council has already approved the bonds that will pay for it.
Buffett said that he would vote no on the project if he was given the chance, but the city isn't required to hold an election. The project has been moving forward with little significant public opposition since it was announced in January alongside Mutual's new headquarters.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert told the Omaha World-Herald that she met with Buffett Wednesday to discuss the streetcar and development in the city.
“I have great admiration for Mr. Buffett,” Stothert said, “but I respectfully disagree with his position on the streetcar.”
Buffett's tiny headquarters staff of about two dozen people isn't likely to add to the number of people using the streetcar even if it does go right past their front door because it will only extend about seven blocks west of the office.
But the conglomerate Buffett leads as chairman and CEO owns more than 90 companies worldwide, including the BNSF railroad, Geico insurance, several major utilities and an eclectic assortment of manufacturing and retail businesses such as Dairy Queen and Precision Castparts. Berkshire also holds about $300 billion worth of stocks, including major investments in Apple, Coca-Cola and Bank of America.
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By SYLVIE CORBET
Associated Press
PARIS (AP) — In the climax of France’s presidential campaign, centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right contender Marine Le Pen will meet Wednesday evening in a one-on-one television debate that could prove decisive before Sunday’s runoff vote.
Both candidates have carefully prepared for the highly scrutinized debate that’s expected to last more than two hours.
Macron, 44, emerged ahead from the April 10 first round and is leading in opinion polls with a margin varying between 3 and 13 percentage points. But Le Pen, 53, has significantly narrowed the gap compared to the last presidential election five years ago, when she lost with 34% of the vote to Macron’s 66%.
In 2017, a similar debate struck a decisive blow to her campaign.
Le Pen had looked hesitant, seeking answers from notes piled up in front of her, and appeared to lose her composure at some point. She also made basic mistakes on several economic topics — which Macron immediately pounced on.
That proved disastrous for her image. Even in her own camp, she was criticized for being insufficiently prepared.
Meanwhile, the then 39-year-old Macron, despite his little political experience, seemed comfortable speaking about all kinds of issues and able to go deep into details in what appeared as a proof of seriousness.
Le Pen recently called the 2017 presidential debate the “biggest failure” of her political career.
This time, she has pledged to be better prepared, working “at home” with her closest advisers.
Both candidates need to broaden support before Sunday’s vote. Many French, especially on the left, say they still don’t know whether they will even go to the polls.
Le Pen is expected to appeal to those who have anti-Macron feelings, criticize his record and present her nationalist, anti-immigration stance as an alternative. She also aims at demonstrating that she has the stature of a potential president, and at promoting what she says are realistic proposals.
Macron, meanwhile, will advocate his pro-European views as the way to make France stronger in the world. He will seek to convince leftist voters that his pro-business stance shouldn’t deter them from choosing him.
In recent days, he acknowledged some would back him only to counter the far-right candidate.
“I want to convince women and men with diverse political points of view,” Macron said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — About 200 protesters lit candles and shouted “Free China!” two blocks from the White House on Sunday in a show of support for demonstrations in China calling for an end to severe anti-virus controls and for political change.
Protesters in Freedom Plaza held up signs saying, “No Dictatorship, No Censorship,” demanding that President Xi Jinping and the ruling Communist Party give up power. They held up blank sheets of paper, a symbol of opposition to the party’s pervasive censorship. Some yelled, “Free China!”
The protests erupted Nov. 25 after at least 10 people died in a fire in Urumqi, a city in China’s northwest. Authorities rejected suggestions firefighters or people trying to escape might have been blocked by anti-virus controls. But the disaster became a focus for public frustration with curbs that confine millions of people to their homes.
“I did not care much about these public issues before as it did not happen to me,” said a Chinese student who would give only her surname, Liu, due to fear of retaliation.
“The COVID policy is really improper,” said Liu. “Now that I am in a country with free speech, I shall do my best when my rights can be protected.”
Uighurs, Tibetans and members of other ethnic minorities that are targeted for surveillance and control by the Communist Party joined the protests.
“I was encouraged by the courageous young people in China,” said a man who refused to give his name.
“How can we not stand up after they did?” he said. “I shall at least let them know they were not alone.”
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has a reworked contract that will pay him $115 million over 10 seasons through 2031.
Swinney’s enhanced contract follows megadeals given to Alabama’s Nick Saban, Georgia’s Kirby Smart and Ohio State’s Ryan Day earlier this season. Swinney’s average yearly salary of $11.5 million sits only behind Saban’s $11.7 million average compensation.
The university’s board of trustees compensation committee approved the deal Thursday.
Swinney will make $10.5 million this season, a raise of $2 million scheduled under his old agreement signed in 2019. He’ll earn $12.5 million in the contract’s final year, 2031.
Each year, Swinney will get $305,000 in base salary. His supplemental income this season will be $6.695 million plus $3.5 million in licensing money.
Swinney’s total compensation will go up $250,000 for the next four years. He will remain at $11.5 million in 2026 and 2027, then continuing increasing by $250,000 the final four years of the agreement.
“I remain eternally grateful and honored for the opportunity to continue coach and developing young people of excellence,” said Swinney, who is in his 14th full season with the Tigers. “This agreement is representative of what has been collectively built here.”
The 52-year-old has won seven Atlantic Coast Conference titles, made the College Football Playoff six times and won national crowns after the 2016 and 2018 seasons.
The Tigers, fifth in the latest poll, open the home season Saturday against FCS opponent Furman.
Athletic director Graham Neff said it was “critical that Clemson invest in our football program and ensure our head coach is at Clemson for a long, long time.”
The contract includes a different tier for any buyout if Swinney were leave to coach his alma mater, Alabama — $9 million to join the Crimson Tide this year, but just $6 million for any other college head coaching job. Those figures are reduced, but remain different, as the contract continues.
Swinney wouldn’t owe anything if he left to become an NFL head coach.
Clemson would have to pay Swinney $64 million if it dismissed him without cause, a figure that decreases throughout the length of the deal.
There are several contract performance bonuses, including $350,000 for a national title and $200,000 for an ACC championship. Swinney would get $100,000 if his team’s Academic Progress Rate reaches 975 out of 1,000, according to the NCAA’s scale that tracks academic performance.
Swinney was elevated to interim head coach in 2008 at midseason when Tommy Bowden was let go . Then the receivers’ coach, Swinney went 4-2 down the stretch to earn the full-time job.
The Tigers reached their first ACC championship game in 2009, then won the title two years later. In 2015, Clemson began run of six straight league crowns and six consecutive CFP berths.
The Tigers have had 11 straight seasons of 10 wins or more.
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First Period_1, Edmonton, Hyman 34 (Ekholm), 17:56. Penalties_Anaheim bench, served by Comtois (Holding), 14:05; Vatrano, ANA (Roughing), 14:05; Kane, EDM (Roughing), 14:05.
Second Period_2, Edmonton, Draisaitl 48 (Kane), 2:03. 3, Edmonton, Nurse 11, 5:05. 4, Edmonton, Draisaitl 49 (Hyman, McDavid), 11:44 (pp). Penalties_Vatrano, ANA (Delay of Game), 9:45; Vatrano, ANA (Delay of Game), 9:45; McDavid, EDM (Tripping), 14:18.
Third Period_5, Edmonton, McDavid 62 (Bouchard, Nugent-Hopkins), 4:25. 6, Edmonton, Draisaitl 50 (Ekholm), 15:01 (sh). Penalties_Nurse, EDM (Misconduct), 8:47; Nurse, EDM (Holding), 8:47; Foegele, EDM (Interference), 13:41; McTavish, ANA (Cross Checking), 19:34.
Shots on Goal_Anaheim 18-9-12_39. Edmonton 10-24-11_45.
Power-play opportunities_Anaheim 0 of 3; Edmonton 1 of 3.
Goalies_Anaheim, Dostal 4-7-2 (9 shots-8 saves), Anaheim, Gibson 14-29-8 (36-31). Edmonton, Campbell 19-9-4 (39-36).
A_0 (18,641). T_2:35.
Referees_TJ Luxmore, Peter MacDougall. Linesmen_Devin Berg, James Tobias.
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Lawrenceville delivered all the smoke to disorient Oakland Tri-County and flew away with a 66-43 win in an Illinois boys basketball matchup.
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Oakland Pool to finally reopen to swimmers on Saturday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After a delayed opening, the Oakland Pool will finally be ready for swimmers on Saturday, June 11.
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation says the weekend of June 11 it will finally reopen Oakland Pool, 801 NE Poplar St., for the season from noon to 5 p.m. for $2 per person.
SCP+R said the opening of the pool was delayed after a December storm blew down various power poles, and knocked out power to the north and west sides of Oakland-Billard Park - including the pool.
The Department said Evergy worked hard to get a new transformer - despite supply chain issues - and redesign the power grid, installed the new transformer and ran underground wiring.
SCP+R noted that Torgeson Excavating and Torgeson Electric also installed piping and wiring.
With electricity restored, the Department said park maintenance staff members were able to pump out stormwater so the pool could be washed and cleaned before it was filled and had chemicals added.
SCP+R said the chemicals required three to five days to balance before the pool could be ready to swim in.
The Department also noted that a large amount of vandalism that happened in the off-season was also repaired at the same time that the electricity was restored and did not delay the opening of the pool.
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Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike not running in Preakness
(AP) - Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness after his major upset to win the Kentucky Derby, keeping horse racing from having a Triple Crown winner for a fourth consecutive year.
Owner Rich Dawson made the stunning announcement Thursday, 10 days before the race in Maryland.
Dawson said he and trainer Eric Reed agreed to stick with the initial plan for Rich Strike and rest him for five weeks. Rich Strike, at 80-1, was the biggest long shot to win the Derby in more than a century. Only Donerail in 1913 paid more to win.
The plan now is to have Rich Strike ready to run in the Belmont Stakes on June 11. Dawson said it was wise for the colt to get extra rest and not face a short, two-week turnaround at Pimlico.
“It’s very, very tempting to alter our course and run in the Preakness at Pimlico, which would be a great honor for all our group,” Dawson said in a news release. “However, after much discussion and consideration … we are going to stay with our plan of what’s best for Ritchie.
“We thank the wonderful Preakness and Pimlico folks that have reached out and very much appreciate the invite.”
Reed did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment
Rich Strike was not expected to be the morning line favorite for the Preakness, with Derby runner-up Epicenter and Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath set to be part of the field. He could have been the first Derby winner not to go off as the Preakness post time favorite since 2012 when I’ll Have Another won the first two legs of the Triple Crown.
With Rich Strike’s surprise withdrawal, the Preakness will go on without the official Derby champion for the second time in four years. Country House and disqualified winner Maximum Security skipped the race in 2019.
Bob Baffert-trained Medina Spirit finished third in the 2021 Preakness after testing positive for a substance not allowed on race day in post-Derby testing. Mandaloun, who was elevated to the 2021 Derby win long after Medina Spirit tested positive, did not run in the Preakness last year.
Rich Strike’s incredible charge past the leaders down the stretch at Churchill Downs after not being in the Derby field became one of the biggest upsets in sports. The owners, Reed and jockey Sonny Leon had all never won the race.
Adding to the impressive tale, Rich Strike had only one once before and had been claimed for $30,000 — pennies in racing and unlikely for Derby-caliber horses.
Neither Reed nor the Maryland Jockey Club immediately responded to a messages seeking comment.
With Rich Strike pointing to the Belmont, the Preakness appears to be a wide-open race with horses back from the Derby, potentially including Zandon and fourth-place finisher Simplification. Trainer Chad Brown, who saddles Zandon, is also expected to enter Early Voting.
Horse racing has had two recent Triple Crown winners: American Pharoah in 2015 and Justify in 2018. Each was trained by Baffert, who is currently serving a suspension in Kentucky for medication violations that is being observed in Maryland and elsewhere. Baffert transferred Derby horses Taiba and Messier to former assistant Tim Yakteen.
Neither is expected to run in the Preakness.
Longtime Baffert friend D. Wayne Lukas confirmed Wednesday filly Secret Oath would run in the Preakness and decided to pick a different race next Saturday for Ethereal Road — the horse who was scratched to make room in the Derby for Rich Strike.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased PEGA securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PEGA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6286 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through the personal involvement of PEGA's CEO; (4) PEGA's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with PEGA's written Code of Conduct; (5) PEGA was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian Litigation; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
The truth regarding PEGA's fraudulent conduct was revealed after the close of the markets on May 9, 2022, when PEGA issued a press release announcing that the jury in the Appian Litigation had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for PEGA's misappropriation of trade secrets. In response to this news, PEGA's stock price fell 21%, from a closing price of $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to a closing price of $52.25 on May 10, 2022. As the market continued to digest the verdict, PEGA's stock price dropped another 8% to close at $48.07 per share the following day.
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Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito took a preemptive strike against the left-wing nonprofit ProPublica over what he asserts is "misleading" reporting it is set to publish.
According to an editor's note attached to an op-ed he penned in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Alito received a series of questions from ProPublica journalists on Friday, giving him a deadline that lapsed earlier in the day.
"ProPublica has leveled two charges against me: first, that I should have recused in matters in which an entity connected with Paul Singer was a party and, second, that I was obligated to list certain items as gifts on my 2008 Financial Disclose Report. Neither charge is valid," Alito began the op-ed.
Alito first addressed the recusal inquiry, insisting it "would not have been required or appropriate" despite any alleged ties to the businessman and GOP mega donor. He described his relationship with Singer as having spoken to him "no more than a handful of occasions" which mostly "consisted of brief and casual comments at events attended by large groups" (with the exception of a "fishing trip 15 years ago") that avoided conversation about his businesses as well as any pending court cases. He also acknowledged the "two occasions" he was introduced by Singer at speaking engagements and the time he invited the justice to fill an "unoccupied seat on a private flight to Alaska."
LEFT-WING NONPROFIT LEADS CHARGE AGAINST JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS: ‘POLITICAL DRIVE-BY SHOOTING’
"It was and is my judgment that these facts would not cause a reasonable and unbiased person to doubt my ability to decide the matters in question impartially," Alito told readers. "When I reviewed the cases in question to determine whether I was required to recuse, I was not aware and had no good reason to be aware that Mr. Singer had an interest in any party. During my time on the Court, I have voted on approximately 100,000 certiorari petitions. The vast majority receive little personal attention from the justices because even a cursory examination reveals that they do not meet our requirements for review."
He went on to stress that Singer's name did not appear on any petitions or briefs relating to the cases the mega donor was allegedly associated with, saying "Because his name did not appear in these filings, I was unaware of his connection with any of the listed entities, and I had no good reason to be aware of that" and that the entities presented to him by ProPublica were either "limited liability corporations or limited liability partnerships," adding it would be "utterly impossible" for any Supreme Court employee to search all individuals with any financial interests towards a party in a case brought before the bench.
Alito then addressed the alleged "gift" he received, which he said fell under the category of "personal hospitality," something that did not need to be reported according to guidelines as long as the hospitality was provided by an individual and their property and not from an organization or a corporation.
REPORT ON CLARENCE THOMAS' TRAVEL HABITS IS 'POLITICS PLAIN AND SIMPLE': EXPERT
"This understanding of the requirement to report gifts reflected the expert judgment of the body that the Ethics in Government Act entrusts with the responsibility to administer compliance with the Act, see 5 U.S.C. App. §111(3)," Alito wrote. "When I joined the Court and until the recent amendment of the filing instructions, justices commonly interpreted this discussion of ‘hospitality’ to mean that accommodations and transportation for social events were not reportable gifts. The flight to Alaska was the only occasion when I have accepted transportation for a purely social event, and in doing so I followed what I understood to be standard practice."
He continued, "For these reasons, I did not include on my Financial Disclosure Report for 2008 either the accommodations provided by the owner of the King Salmon Lodge, who, to my knowledge, has never been involved in any matter before the Court, or the seat on the flight to Alaska."
Alito detailed the three-night trip, recalling how the King Salmon Lodge was "a comfortable but rustic facility" and that the facility had since been sold and possibly renovated over the 15 years, adding "an examination of the photos and information on the lodge’s website shows that ProPublica’s portrayal is misleading."
JUSTICE THOMAS DEFENDS TRIPS TAKEN WITH ‘DEAREST FRIENDS’ AFTER REPORTS SAY HE ACCEPTED GIFTS
"As for the flight, Mr. Singer and others had already made arrangements to fly to Alaska when I was invited shortly before the event, and I was asked whether I would like to fly there in a seat that, as far as I am aware, would have otherwise been vacant. It was my understanding that this would not impose any extra cost on Mr. Singer. Had I taken commercial flights, that would have imposed a substantial cost and inconvenience on the deputy U.S. Marshals who would have been required for security reasons to assist me," Alito added.
A spokesperson for ProPublica told Fox News Digital "We don't comment on unpublished stories."
ProPublica had previously published several reports alleging similar conflicts of interest against Justice Clarence Thomas.
However, the nonprofit itself was subject to scrutiny in recent weeks following reports of "secret donors" giving the groups millions and how some of its biggest funders have also financed activist groups campaigning on investigations into Thomas and calling for his resignation.
"ProPublica receives philanthropic support from donors of every stripe. More than 40,000 people actively fund our investigative, nonpartisan journalism. Our newsroom operates with fierce independence. No donor or board member is even aware of the subjects of our stories before they are published," ProPublica President Robin Sparkman previously told the New York Post.
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Title 42 ends: Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing
WASHINGTON - The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process.
The changes come with the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that have allowed the U.S. to quickly turn back migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border for the past three years. Those restrictions are known as Title 42, because the authority comes from Title 42 of a 1944 public health law allowing curbs on migration in the name of protecting public health.
Migrants entering the USA wait in a long line at the border with Mexico, in the early morning hours of the last day of Title 42, in Yuma, Arizona, on May 11, 2023. (Photo by Katie McTiernan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Disinformation has swirled and confusion has set in during the transition. A look at the new rules (and the old ones):
What is Title 42, and what did it do?
Title 42 is the name of an emergency health authority. It was a holdover from President Donald Trump's administration and began in March 2020. The authority allowed U.S. officials to turn away migrants who came to the U.S.-Mexico border on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Before that, migrants could cross illegally, ask for asylum and be allowed into the U.S. They were then screened and often released to wait out their immigration cases.
Under Title 42, migrants were returned over the border and denied the right to seek asylum. U.S. officials turned away migrants more than 2.8 million times. Families and children traveling alone were exempt.
But there were no real consequences when someone illegally crossed the border. So migrants were able to try again and again to cross, on the off chance they would get into the U.S.
President Joe Biden initially kept Title 42 in place after he took office, then tried to end its use in 2022. Republicans sued, arguing the restrictions were necessary for border security. Courts had kept the rules in place. But the Biden administration announced in January that it was ending national COVID-19 emergencies, and so the border restrictions have now gone away.
Biden has said the new changes are necessary, in part because Congress has not passed immigration reform in decades.
RELATED: Migrants rush across Mexico border into US in final hours before Title 42 expires
So what's happening next?
The Title 42 restrictions lifted at 11:59 p.m. EDT Thursday.
The Biden administration has put into place a series of new policies cracking down on illegal crossings. The administration says it's trying to stop people from paying smuggling operations to make a dangerous and often deadly journey.
Now there will be strict consequences. Migrants caught crossing illegally will not be allowed to return for five years and can face criminal prosecution if they do.
New asylum rules
Under U.S. and international law, anyone who comes to the U.S. can ask for asylum. People from all over the world travel to the U.S-Mexico border to seek asylum. They are screened to determine whether they have a credible fear of persecution in their homeland. Their case then goes to the immigration court system to determine if they can stay in the U.S., but that process can take years. Usually they are released into the U.S. to wait out their cases.
The Biden administration is now turning away anyone seeking asylum who didn’t first seek protection in a country they traveled through, or first applied online. This is a version of a Trump administration policy that was overturned by the courts. Advocacy groups sued to block the new rule minutes before it took effect.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Francisco by the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies and other groups, alleges the Biden administration "doubled down" on the policy proposed by Trump that the same court rejected. The Biden administration has said its new rule is substantially different.
Who's allowed in?
The U.S. has said it will accept up to 30,000 people per month from Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua and Cuba as long as they come by air, have a sponsor and apply online first. The government also will allow up to 100,000 people from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras into the U.S. who have family here if they, too, apply online. Border officials will otherwise deport people, including turning 30,000 per month from Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua and Cuba who will be sent back over the border to Mexico.
Other migrants also may be allowed in if they apply through the CBP One app. Right now, 740 people per day have been allowed in using the app, which is being increased to 1,000 per day.
What about families?
Families crossing the border illegally will be subject to curfews and the head of household will have to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet. Immigration officials will try to determine within 30 days whether a family can stay in the U.S. or be deported. Usually the process would take years.
The Biden administration considered detaining families until they cleared initial asylum screenings but opted instead for the curfews, which will run from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and begin soon in Baltimore; Chicago; Newark, New Jersey; and Washington, D.C., according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the information was not intended to be public. Families who do not appear for their screening interviews will be picked up by immigration authorities and deported.
Overcrowding
Border Patrol stations are meant to house migrants temporarily and don’t have capacity to hold the volume of people coming. Some stations are already too crowded. As a result, agents began releasing migrants into the U.S. with instructions to appear at an immigration office within 60 days or face deportation.
Agents were told to begin releases in any area where holding facilities were at 125% capacity or the average time in custody exceeded 60 hours. They also were told to start releases if 7,000 migrants were taken into custody across the entire border in any one day.
That’s already happened, with some 10,000 people taken into custody on Tuesday. This could create problems for Biden administration officials trying to crack down on those entering the country.
Florida filed a lawsuit claiming the releases violate an earlier court ruling. Late Thursday, a federal judge agreed and at least temporarily halted the administration’s plan for releases. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that it would comply with the court order, while also calling it a "harmful ruling that will result in unsafe overcrowding ... and undercut our ability to efficiently process and remove migrants."
Migration hubs
U.S. officials plan to open 100 regional migration hubs across the Western Hemisphere, where people can seek placement in other countries, including Canada and Spain.
There will be hubs in Colombia and Guatemala, but it's not clear where others will be or when they will be up and running.
RELATED: Chaos at US-Mexico border will continue 'for a while,' Biden says
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Authorities in Brazil issued arrest warrants and are searching for those who aided anti-government rioters in Sunday’s attack on official buildings in the South American nation’s capital. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva appears to have come out of the confrontation in a strong position, while even some of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters are criticizing him for what happened.
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong finds out the latest in this fast-moving story from Anya Prusa, senior director of the Albright Stonebridge Group’s Americas Practice and former head of the Brazil Institute at the Wilson Center.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks announced Tuesday they've parted ways with 6-foot-8 center Liz Cambage of Australia.
The 30-year-old Cambage averaged 13.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 25 games this season after signing with Los Angeles on Feb. 15. She must now clear waivers before becoming a free agent.
“It is with support that we share Liz Cambage’s decision to terminate her contract with the organization,” Sparks Managing Partner Eric Holoman said. “We want what’s best for Liz and have agreed to part ways amicably. The Sparks remain excited about our core group and are focused on our run towards a 2022 playoff berth.”
Cambage was the second overall pick by the Tulsa Shock in 2011, but has played in only five WNBA seasons. She sat out 2012 to prepare for the London Olympics with the Australian team and took a four-year hiatus from the league (2014-17) because she didn’t want to play in Tulsa. The franchise moved to Dallas in 2016 and she returned to the league in 2018.
She played one season for the Wings before being traded to the Aces in 2019. She also didn't play during the 2020 bubble season. Cambage came to Los Angeles in the offseason, saying it was where she always wanted to play.
Last month, Phoenix and Tina Charles parted ways. The veteran Charles now plays for the Seattle Storm.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of “The Daily Show” this week, and she says viewers can expect her trademark — some blunt, edgy humor.
“I’m not Jon Stewart. I’m not Trevor Noah, I’m Leslie Jones. So I’ll be bringing that vulnerable honesty,” the “Saturday Night Live” alum joked in an interview on the eve of her new gig.
Jones’ stand-in as host on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the Comedy Central topical show yields to four more upcoming weekly gigs by comedians: Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley, Chelsea Handler and Sarah Silverman.
Jones’ guest on Tuesday will be Morris Chestnut, starring in “The Best Man: The Final Chapters.” In a video promoting her guest host gig, correspondent Roy Wood Jr. is seen helping her practice identifying prominent people like Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Supreme Court Clarence Thomas.
While this week marks the first time Jones has appeared on “The Daily Show,” she’s no stranger to MC-ing, having guest-hosted “The Ellen Show” and taking charge of ABC’s game show revival “Supermarket Sweep.”
“No assignment to me is ever different. It’s always them asking for me. Pretty much what I come to deliver is me. So it’s not really too much different than when I used to do — updates at ‘SNL’ or doing standup, you know?” she said. “It’s all talking.”
Over the years, “The Daily Show” — first hosted by Craig Kilborn, then Jon Stewart and more recently Trevor Noah — has skewered the left and right by looking at the day’s headlines with a jaundiced view. Noah stepped down late last year, and no permanent successor has yet been named.
On “SNL,” three-time Emmy Award nominee Jones did impressions of Whoopi Goldberg, Serena Williams, Michelle Obama, Omarosa Manigault Newman and, most memorably, Donald Trump.
During her run from 2014 to 2019, she routinely hit on Colin Jost while appearing on his “Weekend Update” desk, calling him things like a “little salty oyster cracker,” and showing off her complicated and fictional relationship with fellow cast member Kyle Mooney.
Her viral tweets earned her an NBC correspondent job at the 2016 and 2018 Olympics. She hosted the BET Awards in 2017 and starred in the 2016 “Ghostbusters” remake.
Jones said she has been keeping up with daily events and personalities to ensure “The Daily Show” is still topical under her watch, but she’s also got stuff planned.
“We got already a lot of ideas wrapped up and what we want to do and what we want the show to look like,” she said. “Of course that changes with daily events. If something big happened, of course, we would have to change it for that. But, yeah, we got a lot of stuff that we already want to do.”
Asked if she’d be interested in inheriting the host’s chair on a permanent basis, Jones was non-committal. “I don’t really want to answer that,” she said.
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WEC Energy Group, Clark Public Utilities, and Snohomish County PUD take top spots in Business Customer Satisfaction Study
BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2022 E Source is pleased to announce the results of the E Source 2022 Business Customer Satisfaction Study. The company surveyed large business customers to discover the utility attributes they value most as well as where their utility ranks on those attributes. The survey uses a 10-point scale, where 1 is the lowest score and 10 is the highest. Among nine attributes, large business customers selected three as most important for a utility to possess:
- Energy reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Effective emergency communications
E Source Market Research conducts the annual Business Customer Satisfaction Study to provide utilities and account representatives with direct feedback from large business customers. The survey produces an understanding of the overall satisfaction levels and identifies where improvement is essential. Over 700 large business customers participated in the 14th edition of the study, which revealed the top-ranked utilities in 2022.
Of the participating utilities, WEC Energy Group earned the top spot, receiving a score of 9.32 out of 10 for overall customer satisfaction and perceived value. WEC Energy Group also scored high in being trustworthy, providing reliable energy, and being easy to do business with. In addition, the utility's account reps earned the highest score for resolving customer issues on first contact.
"I'm proud of this team of highly qualified individuals who are all focused on providing top-notch service and customer satisfaction," says Greg Smedema, key accounts manager for We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group.
Clark Public Utilities earned second place in the large business study. The utility scored high in trustworthiness, being easy to do business with, and energy reliability Clark Public Utilities earned an average score of 9.28 out of 10 for overall satisfaction and perceived value.
"Our large customers play an outsized role in our local economy, and we strive to provide them with the best service possible," says Debbie DePetris, manager of energy services at Clark Public Utilities. "So it's both gratifying and humbling to know they're satisfied with our performance. But we look forward to using this year's survey results to deliver even better customer service."
In third place, Snohomish County PUD scored high in trustworthiness, being easy to do business with, and energy reliability. Large business customers gave the utility an overall satisfaction and perceived value score of 9.11 out of 10.
"We are pleased that our efforts to provide our large business customers with excellent customer service and reliable and affordable power has been recognized in E Source's latest benchmark survey," says Pam Baley, assistant general manager for customer and energy services at Snohomish County PUD. "Our Key Accounts group is a key connection to our large business customers, and their work is critical to our mission and values. We appreciate the E Source survey and the valuable feedback we receive from it."
"We'd like to congratulate the top utilities in the large business study for their continued focus on providing reliable energy, while maintaining customer trust and being easy to do business with," says Daniel Doutre, lead analyst, E Source Market Research. "The fact that these utilities have been able to maintain or improve their customer relationships over the past few years is impressive and noteworthy."
Members of the E Source Account Management Service will be able to access the complete study results, which will be available soon. Utility participants that aren't members of this service may purchase aggregate results separately. Contact E Source to learn more.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co. (Nasdaq: AEP) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 83 cents a share on the company's common stock, an increase of 5 cents per share. The increase is in line with the company's 6% to 7% operating earnings growth range.
The dividend is payable Dec. 9, 2022, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 10, 2022. This is the company's 450th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.
"AEP is focused on providing clean, reliable and affordable energy to our customers and significant value to our investors," said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chair and chief executive officer. "We've paid a cash dividend on our common stock every quarter since 1910, which is a testament to our tradition of operational excellence. We're pleased our strategic business decisions continue to provide increased returns to our shareholders."
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 7,100 megawatts of renewable energy. The company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2045. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
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- Novel platform pushes the boundaries of K-Pop fandom with unique collectible moments of favorite artists
- Keeping collectibles safe and secure through blockchain technologies while utilizing environmentally friendly platform
- Digital collectible TAKE™ giveaway fan promotion starts at 12 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 5 KST at the MOMENTICA Event site
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LEVVELS Inc. today introduced MOMENTICA, a flagship platform for fan-artist engagement built on sustainable blockchain technology. MOMENTICA provides unique digital collectibles, called TAKE™, which exist in image and video format. These collectibles capture special moments of artists for fans to collect, browse and personalize. MOMENTICA's pre-registration event promotion starts on Wednesday, October 5 where fans of five top K-Pop groups, SEVENTEEN, fromis_9, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN and LE SSERAFIM, can get the very first digital collectible from these groups for free. The official launch of the service will take place in mid-October.
"K-pop fans across the globe are known for their sophisticated use of technology in their everyday communication within their fan communities," said Ryan Jang, COO of LEVVELS Inc. "In celebration of their passion, we are excited to provide a new digital experience that enhances how the fandom celebrates the best moments of their favorite artists through technology. Our aim is to always enhance the fan experience and we will continue to update and expand our services while always maintaining a user-friendly and intuitive user interface (UI)."
A Digital Playground for Fan Engagement
MOMENTICA is a novel platform where fans can collect original and one-of-a-kind digital collectibles of their favorite artists. The platform allows fans to collect and browse their digital collectibles safely and securely. While the service will first enable fans to collect and own collectibles, future updates will provide more advanced ways for fans to trade and personalize them. MOMENTICA plans to provide new concepts for digital collectibles and expand the service features.
Treasuring the Special Moments
MOMENTICA features TAKE™️, unique digital collectibles accessible only through the platform. These digital collectibles are moments of artists that have yet to be released on other platforms. Through image (Frame) and video (Scene) formats, a pack of TAKE™️, comprised of three images or videos, showcases footage of special moments captured during performances by various artists. At the official launch of the service, fans will be able to choose between two categories of TAKE™️, Original and Special. The Special packet includes artists' voice and handwriting as well as autographs.
Environmentally Conscious Technology
MOMENTICA is based on groundbreaking sustainable blockchain technology. Designed to minimize its impact on the environment, all TAKE™ pieces are recorded on the company's proprietary LEVVELS Blockchain, which is based on the cloud-based blockchain service platform, Luniverse.
Luniverse is created and operated by Lambda256, a subsidiary of Korea-based blockchain and fintech company Dunamu. A member of the Crypto Climate Accord (CCA), it uses 30 million times less electricity than Ethereum. As accredited by independent global energy expert and assurance provider DNV, the carbon emissions of Luniverse are 1.1 tCO2-eq, an amount equivalent to 0.139 homes' energy use for one year (US EPA). This is dramatically less than Ethereum, which generates 38 million tCO2-eq of carbon emissions, the energy usage of 4.787 million homes over one year (US EPA).
MOMENTICA Fan Event Will Start on Wednesday
The pre-registration for MOMENTICA will start at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5 KST for global fans across the world. As part of the launch event, fans who participate and pass quiz challenges will be given limited editions of digital collectibles of artists and MOMENTICA. More information about the event is available at http://event.momentica.com/.
About LEVVELS Inc.
LEVVELS Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company operating a future-proof platform to provide blockchain-based projects for global fandoms and their artists. The company is a joint venture between Dunamu, a worldwide standard setter in blockchain and fintech technology, and HYBE, the global entertainment lifestyle platform company housing multinational music labels.
Established in January of 2022, LEVVELS aims to advance the fandom experience by leveraging blockchain technology, including Web3 and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Integrating the world-leading blockchain technology of Dunamu and the powerful intellectual properties (IPs) of HYBE, LEVVELS is on a mission to foster an innovative and exciting online playground culture where fans around the world can celebrate and communicate with their favorite celebrities, artists, and creators. With its core values focused on empowering fandoms, the company strives to curate and offer impactful experiences using the latest technology.
More information about LEVVELS Inc. is available at https://levvels.io/.
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Retailer Party City, which declared bankruptcy in January, will close 10 stores and auction off another 12 in the coming weeks, with one suburban location slated for closure.
According to the filing, one of the stores slated for closure is the company’s location in suburban Bradley, Illinois with closing sales expected to occur in coming days.
Another location in Holland, Michigan is also among the 10 that will cease operations, according to the filing.
The company also plans to auction off 12 stores across the U.S. in six states, with three Michigan stores among those to be sold off. Locations in Jackson, Fort Gratiot and Benton Harbor will be sold.
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It is unclear when the store closures will take place, and the company says more closures could potentially occur.
Party City, based in New Jersey, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in mid-January. The company operates more than 800 stores, and owns a vast majority of those locations, according to court documents.
Store closures will take place in:
U.S. & World
Cartersville, Georgia
Rome, Georgia
Bradley, Illinois
Waterloo, Iowa
Slidell, Louisiana
Holland, Michigan
West Patterson, New Jersey
New York, New York
Corpus Christi, Texas
Beckley, West Virginia
The full location of stores to be sold off by the company can be found in court documents here.
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Biden names CIA Director William Burns to his Cabinet
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden elevated CIA Director William Burns to his Cabinet on Friday, a symbolic move that underscores the intelligence chief’s influence and his work in U.S. support for Ukraine.
In a statement, Biden said Burns had “harnessed intelligence to give our country a critical strategic advantage” and credited his “clear, straightforward analysis that prioritizes the safety and security of the American people.”
Burns has been a central figure in the Biden administration, particularly in the White House strategy to declassify intelligence findings that Russia was intending to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A career diplomat and former ambassador to Russia, Burns was sent to Moscow months before the war to warn Russian President Vladimir Putin of Washington’s analysis.
In the nearly 18 months since Putin invaded, the U.S. has provided intelligence support to Ukraine along with weapons and ammunition. Burns has gone to Kyiv repeatedly to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He was also sent in November 2022 to warn Russia not to use nuclear weapons in the conflict.
Burns is known to meet with Biden regularly and often briefs him directly on Ukraine and other world issues. As a Cabinet member, he will serve alongside Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, whose office sets direction for the CIA and other members of the U.S. intelligence community.
“The President’s announcement today recognizes the essential contributions to national security the Central Intelligence Agency makes every day, and reflects his confidence in our work,” Burns said in a statement. “I am honored to serve in this role, representing the tremendous work of our intelligence officers.”
Not all administrations have had top intelligence officials in their Cabinet. Former President Donald Trump included his directors of national intelligence and CIA directors.
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Government officials in the United Arab Emirates have banned the showing of Disney and Pixar Studios' animated summer release Lightyear, a spin-off of the Toy Story movies.
The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released later this week.
The film is "is not licensed for public screening in all cinemas in the UAE, due to its violation of the country's media content standards," the UAE Media Regulatory Office tweeted Monday.
The agency said all films showed in the country are "subject to follow-up and evaluation before the date of screening to the public, to ensure the safety of the circulated content according to the appropriate age classification."
The Media Regulatory Office announced that the animated film Lightyear, which is scheduled for release on 16th June, is not licensed for public screening in all cinemas in the UAE, due to its violation of the country’s media content standards. pic.twitter.com/f3iYwXqs1D
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The film "is not licensed for public screening in all cinemas in the UAE, due to its violation of the country's media content standards," the office said in a tweet.
The film includes a same-sex kiss, although that scene was not explicitly listed as a reason for barring the screening of the film. The UAE, like other countries in the Middle East and Muslim-led nations around the world, criminalizes same-sex relationships.
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UPDATE: The death toll rises to 28 people after flooding in KY
It was reported Friday that 6 children died but was corrected Saturday by the Governor. He says the 2 children originally reported turned out to be adults
UPDATE (WTVQ/RELEASE) (7/31/22) – Gov. Andy Beshear Sunday updated Kentuckians on rescue and recovery efforts in flood-stricken Eastern Kentucky and related deaths from the flooding. The Governor also announced the beginning of an application process for individual disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency .
“We are still focused on meeting the immediate needs of providing food, water and shelter for thousands of our fellow Kentuckians who have been displaced by this catastrophic flood,” Gov. Beshear said. “At the same time, we have started on the long road to eventual recovery.”
The Governor toured the flood-damaged area today with stops in Hazard (Perry County), Leburn (Knott County), Hindman (Knott County) and Whitesburg (Letcher County). He said 359 survivors are being temporarily sheltered at 15 shelters and at two state parks and campgrounds. Shelter sites can be found at governor.ky.gov/FloodResources.
Death Toll Continues To Rise
Gov. Beshear announced today that the death toll from the devastating floods has now risen to 28. Deaths by county are as follows:
- Breathitt County: 6
- Clay County: 2
- Knott County: 15, including 4 children
- Letcher County: 2
- Perry County: 3
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UPDATE(07/30/22) – Gov. Andy Beshear says 25 people are now dead following the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky, 4 of those being children. It was reported Friday that 6 children died but was corrected Saturday by the Governor. He says the 2 children originally reported turned out to be adults.
Gov. Beshear says rescues are still underway. The Kentucky National Guard rescuing 404 people by aircraft over the last couple of days, Tennessee National Guard has rescued 224 people, West Virginia National Guard has rescued 36.
19 people and 2 dogs have been rescued by boat.
KSP has assisted in 624 water rescues, 125 for KY Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Gov. Beshear says it is hard to get a count of how many people are still missing because of lack of service and communications in the affected areas.
15 emergency shelters are currently active.
Governor Beshear says 18 travel trailers full of water are on the way to Eastern KY.
Gov. Beshear says more than 18,000 power outages have been reported. He says restoration continues throughout the weekend. He says 18 waste water systems are under limited operations due to flooding, 19 water systems have limited operations due to power outages, 26,480 service connections are without water, 29,214 additional services that are receiving water need to boil. 3 drinking water systems are completely out of service.
Gov. Beshear says the relief fund has had 5,673 donations so far, $684,688 as of Saturday. He announced Saturday the first expenditure will be to pay for the funerals of the victims lost in the flooding.
• If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Breathitt, Perry, Knott, Letcher or Leslie counties, contact Post 13 Hazard at 606-435-6069.
• If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Magoffin, Johnson, Martin, Floyd, or Pike counties, contact Post 9 Pikeville at 606-433-7711.
• If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Jackson, Owsley, or Lee counties, contact Post 7 Richmond at 859-623-2404.
• If you wish to report a missing loved one in the counties of Wolfe or Morgan counties, contact Post 8 Morehead at 606-784-4127.
• If you wish to report a missing loved one in Harlan County, contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131.
Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund
- As of 10:30 a.m. EDT on July 30, 5,673 donors have contributed $684,668 to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund.
- To donate, visit TeamEKYFloodReliefFund.ky.gov.
- To learn more about the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund, see the press release on its launch.
Flood Resources
Gov. Beshear is compiling a list of resources for those impacted by flooding at governor.ky.gov/FloodResources.
Sheltering
State Parks
A total of 142 people are being temporarily housed at Kentucky State Parks:
- 138 people are staying in temporary housing at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, occupying 36 rooms and two cottages, with eight people staying in the campground. Rooms are fully booked, but campgrounds are available.
- Four people are staying in temporary housing in campers at the Paintsville State Park Campground.
- Pine Mountain State Resort Park has six rooms available.
- Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is still without power. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has projected the road should be accessible within 4-5 hours. The Energy and Environment Cabinet is currently working on water issues at the park.
Emergency Shelters
For an up-to-date list visit governor.ky.gov/FloodResources. If you have been impacted by the recent flash floods, please call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Response
- FEMA search and rescue teams are engaged in rescue operations in Kentucky. Additional teams and personnel will be activated as needed.
- Eighteen tractor trailer truckloads of water are being provided to the state of Kentucky for flood survivors.
- Fourteen counties and three cities have declared a state of emergency: Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe counties; and the City of Beattyville, the City of Paintsville and the City of Salyersville.
Power Outages
- There are more than 18,000 power outages currently being reported. Restoration should mostly wrap up tonight in Johnson, Magoffin and Martin counties.
- Customers in Floyd and Pike counties should be 95% restored by Sunday night.
- Restoration will continue into next week in Breathitt, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties.
Water Outages
- According the Emergency Response Branch Division of Waste Management, 18 wastewater systems are under limited operations, primarily due to flooded infrastructure. Three wastewater plants are experiencing bypasses.
- Nineteen water systems have limited operations due to power outages.
- There are 26,480 service connections without water.
- There are 29,214 service connections under Boil Water Advisory.
- Three drinking water systems are not operational.
- Breathitt County Water District: 3,245 service connections without water.
- Fleming-Neon Water Company: 1,402 service connections without water.
- Jackson Municipal Water Works: 2,329 service connections without water.
Panbowl Lake Dam
- River water is down 10 feet. Leaks are almost negligent.
- The situation is no longer dangerous or hazardous.
- KY 15 is open and all barricades have been removed.
Natural Gas
- 135 customers in Hindman are without natural gas service due to flooding. Frontier Gas had to shut off system in Jackson to due to flooding of regulator stations that are under 10 feet of water.
- There are 635 customers there without gas and no restoration will start until water recedes could be next week.
Road and Bridge Closures
- The road into Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park – KY Route 1883 – could be reopened later today. Crews began working this morning to replace a washed-out pipe.
- At least 10 bridges remain closed in Knott, Letcher, Perry and Pike counties. A full assessment of bridge and road damage cannot be completed until flood waters fully recede.
- All state routes are reopened in Clay County. Highway crews cleared approximately 100 rock and mud slides in the Manchester highway district and have so far replaced or repaired about a dozen highway culverts. KYTC crews are turning their attention to helping Clay County crews clear and reopen county roads in Oneida-Bullskin area.
- Crews also are busy clearing roads in the Pikeville highway district and assessing damage to their own equipment and facilities.
- KYTC is also engaged in hauling water and other supplies and in locating temporary trailer housing for displaced families.
- About 100 travel trailers that were purchased for tornado victims in western Kentucky, and which have been decommissioned and cleaned or were never deployed, are being delivered to eastern Kentucky by contract haulers. KYTC personnel from the Paducah district are flying in to assist with trailer installation.
Previous Updates
On Thursday, Gov. Beshear declared a State of Emergency due to severe flooding in Eastern Kentucky. To learn more about the Governor’s initial response to Eastern Kentucky floods, see Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update release.
Early Friday morning, Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians via video message on the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky and his administration’s response.
To view the Governor’s full briefing and release from later Friday morning, click here.
Friday afternoon the Governor announced that President Biden had approved his request for a federal disaster declaration for 13 Eastern Kentucky Counties. To learn more about the federal declaration and to read additional updates on the response to the flooding, click here.
To learn more about the federal disaster declaration, see Friday’s release from the White House.
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UPDATE (2:15 P.M.) – Gov. Andy Beshear says there are now six children dead from flooding. Beshear and FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell, toured flood damaged areas with the National Guard on Friday.
Criswell says there are still many roads and bridges out and FEMA is working closely with the governor’s team to document what they’ve seen and any additional assistance that’s needed.
Crews are still actively looking for those in need of rescuing.
Gov. Beshear says he’s seen several flood incidents but, “This is by far the worst.” In Perry County, Beshear says they saw a number of mudslides and roads that remain impassable. They weren’t able to get all the way into Hazard as they had hoped but a number of homes are “nearly totaled”.
In the Jackson area of Breathitt County, Beshear calls the damage “devastating” saying much of the city itself is underwater.
The governor says helicopters and boat crews are still working to get people to safety.
According to the governor four more children’s bodies have been located which brings the total number of children dead to six. “Keep praying,” said Beshear. “There’s still a lot of people out there, still a lot of people unaccounted for.”
The governor wanted to stress anyone who is unable to get in contact with loved ones to notify Kentucky State Police and not to call 911.
Gov. Beshear says a written update will be sent to news outlets later Friday.
According to the governor, water hasn’t even crested in some parts of eastern Kentucky. “We’ve got to act quickly after the water recedes tomorrow,” saying water levels could come back up Monday.
Beshear expects the death count to climb over the next several weeks.
ABC36 will have live coverage from Jackson beginning at 5 p.m.
UPDATE (7/29/22) – Friday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the flooding saying 16 people have now been confirmed dead with 11 coming from Knott County, including two children.
According to the governor, one death has been confirmed in Perry County, two in Letcher County and two in Clay County.
You can watch the full news conference HERE.
Gov. Beshear was supposed to join federal officials to tour flood damaged areas Friday but weather prevented that from happening. Another news conference will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday from Frankfort.
Also Friday, Gov. Beshear said President Joe Biden has approved his initial request for federal aid to assist with recovery efforts in 13 Eastern Kentucky counties devastated by historic flooding.
Federal funding is available to the commonwealth, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures in the counties of Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the entire commonwealth.
“We thank President Biden and the federal government for being responsive in the commonwealth’s time of need. We asked for this last night; it came this morning – one of the fastest disaster declarations we’ve seen, and we are grateful for it,” Gov. Beshearsaid. “To all the families that know you’ve already sustained a loss, we’re going to grieve with you, we’re going to support you and we’re going to be here for you, not just today, but tomorrow and in the weeks and years to come.”
Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, attended Friday’s 10:30 a.m. Eastern time media briefing and has named Brett H. Howard as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
“On behalf of the president, we are here to support you now, and we will also be here to assist you as you go through your recovery, as long as you need us,” Criswell said.
Other information shared at Friday’s 10:30 a.m. briefing includes:
- 16 Kentuckians in four counties have been confirmed dead and that number is growing.
- One person, an 81-year-old woman, has died in Perry County.
- 11 people have died in Knott County, including a 63-year-old man, a 65-year-old woman and two children.
- Two people have died in Letcher County, including a 79-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman.
- Two people have died in Clay County, including a 76-year-old woman.
- The emergency is ongoing. In some areas, water will not crest until tomorrow.
Missing Persons
- Kentucky State Police (KSP) provided instructions for how to report missing loved ones, depending on the county. Only dial 911 if you have an emergency. Click here to find the correct number to call to report missing persons based on the county they live in.
Ways to Help
- Donate to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund. The funds will be used to provide long-term relief to individuals directly impacted by this historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Donations will help with food, shelter and other necessities of life and supplement emergency funds that come into the area.
- Collect water and cleaning supplies to donate once it is safe to transport supplies.
“If you’re able to hear us in Eastern Kentucky, we love you, and we’re going to make it. We’ve been through so much these last few years. We’re going to stand next to you, now and in the years to come. We’ll get through this together,” Gov. Beshear said.
Shelter Areas
- There are 10 total shelters, four are organized by the Red Cross and six are independent.
- There are 337 occupants at the shelters.
- There are updates to the three state parks that are being used for shelter:
- Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is experiencing power outages and road obstruction from washout and debris. When the lodge is functional it will serve as an emergency shelter as well.
- Jenny Wiley State Resort Park is providing temporary housing for 128 people, occupying 36 rooms and two cottages and four campers. Rooms are booked, but campgrounds are still available.
- Pine Mountain State Resort Park has four rooms available for temporary housing.
- A Red Cross shelter is also open at Floyd County Community Center located at 7199 KY-80, Langley, KY, 41645.
- If you have been impacted by the recent flash floods, please call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Rescues
- The Kentucky National Guard rescued 119 individuals by aircraft.
- KSP rescued eight by air on Thursday. KSP has two helicopters in the air today.
- The Kentucky Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron, along with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, rescued 64 individuals.
- KY, WV, and TN are flying a total of 14 aircraft today.
- 20 large high-axle military vehicles will begin transporting individuals to shelters.
Power Outages
- There are approximately 23,000 power outages reported.
- Kentucky Power warns customers to stay away from all downed lines.
- Never touch downed power lines, no matter how harmless they look.
- It can be difficult to distinguish between a power line and a cable or telephone line.
- All downed lines should be considered energized and dangerous.
- Also, never touch anything in contact with the line, such as trees, fences or puddles of water since they can conduct electricity.
- Keep children and pets away from this potential hazard.
- Call Kentucky Power at 800-572-1113 to report hazards.
Water Outages
- Two systems were not operational as of 9:30 a.m. Those systems are Fleming-Neon and Jackson water systems.
- There are 21 other water systems with limited operations due to flooding and power outages.
Natural Gas Safety
- Approximately 135 customers have been isolated and service discontinued due to severe flooding in Hindman, Knott County.
- Kentucky Frontier Gas Jackson reported this morning Frontier Gas had to shut off system due to flooding of regulator stations under 10 feet of water, issues with low pressure system and mains on dam. They have 635 meters out.
- Flooding can damage your natural gas lines and appliances, causing a safety hazard. Here’s what to do if flooding affects your home or business:
- In the event of a flood, turn off electrical power to each appliance and leave it off.
- If the natural gas is shut off at the meter, call your gas provider to turn it back on.
- If water levels were high enough to cover the gas meter, call your gas provider to check your meter and regulator before using your gas appliances. Floodwaters may have shifted your home or caused other stresses, possibly resulting in a natural gas leak.
- If your appliances have been impacted by flooding, do not attempt to place natural gas appliances back in service yourself. A qualified professional should check, clean, repair and test all gas appliances and pipes.
Local States of Emergency
- At least 14 counties and three cities have declared local states of emergency: Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Letcher, Owsley, Pike, Lee, Perry, Leslie, Magoffin, Martin, Johnson, Knott and Wolfe counties; and the cities of Beattyville, Paintsville and Salyersville.
Panbowl Lake Evacuations Contacts
- Kentucky River Medical Center
540 Jett Drive, Jackson, KY 41339- 17 Patients
- 606-666-6000
- Public Health sending MAB – Mobile Ambulance Bus to evacuate all patients.
- Nim Henson Geriatric Center
420 Jett Drive, Jackson, KY 41339- 100+ Patients
- 606-666-2456
- Public Health sending MAB – Mobile Ambulance Bus to evacuate all patients
Gov. Beshear Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Price Gouging
Yesterday, Gov. Beshear signed an executive order prohibiting price gouging in the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky.
Under the state declaration, Gov. Beshear is empowered to implement certain provisions to protect consumers. The Governor’s executive order prevents the sale of goods or services, such as gasoline, at a price grossly in excess of its sale point before the state of emergency was declared. The executive order remains in place for the duration of the state of emergency.
To report price gouging call 888.432.9257 or visit ag.ky.gov/PriceGouging.
Governor’s Executive Order on Pharmaceuticals
The Governor signed an executive order allowing pharmacists located in any county of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to dispense emergency refills of up to a 30 day supply of any non-controlled medication for residents of any county of the commonwealth. Pharmacists in counties affected by the emergency may temporarily operate a pharmacy in an area not designated on the pharmacy permit. The order will expire in 30 days but is subject to renewal.
Other Updates
Yesterday, Gov. Beshear declared a State of Emergency due to severe flooding in Eastern Kentucky.
To view updates shared during the Governor’s 9:30 a.m. Eastern time briefing, click here.
To learn more about the Governor’s initial response to Eastern Kentucky floods, see yesterday’s Team Kentucky Update release.
To learn more about the Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund, see yesterday’s release on its launch. To learn more about the federal disaster declaration, see today’s Federal release.
Today at 8:52 a.m., Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians via video on the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky and his administration’s response.
UPDATE (7/29/22 6 P.M.) – Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll continues to climb after flooding in eastern Kentucky. According to the governor, eight deaths have now been reported.
Kentucky State Police has shared several updated hotline numbers for people to report missing loved ones.
UPDATE (12 P.M.) –
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The state is reporting multiple deaths after overnight flooding in eastern Kentucky.
Gov. Andy Beshear says to expect the death toll to reach double-digits.
The state says at least six counties have declared local states of emergency: Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Letcher, Owsley and Pike.
State leaders say if you’re in Breathitt, Knott, Letcher or Perry County and you can’t track down a loved one, you can call 606-435-6069. If it’s busy, emergency officials say to keep calling.
Gov. Beshear says right now, monetary donations are needed. An eastern Kentucky flood relief website will be available beginning at 4 p.m. HERE.
The Kentucky National Guard, which has been activated, shared an update on social media saying, “Two MEDVAC crews from DET 1 C/2-238th AVN – Wildcat DUSTOFF are preparing to leave Frankfort, within the hour to assist with flooding in Eastern KY.”
The Kentucky National Guard says multiple aircraft has been launched to provide support for hoist and rescue operations.
Gov. Beshear held a news conference at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. You can watch HERE.
Gov. Andy Beshear held an update at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. You can watch HERE.
According to the governor, the National Guard has been activated and is staging three helicopters and moving trucks to get through the high water. Kentucky State Police has been active, along with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet which is preparing for debris removal.
“This was a tough night and maybe an even tougher morning for so many of our residents,” Gov. Beshear said. “We are currently experiencing one of the worst, most devastating flooding events in Kentucky’s history. The situation is dynamic and ongoing. In most places we are not seeing receding water – in fact, in most places it has not crested yet. What we are going to see coming out of this is massive property damage and we expect loss of life. Hundreds will lose their homes. And this will be yet another event that will take not months, but years, for our families to rebuild and recover from.”
Gov. Beshear says the state plans to open three state parks to those who have lost their homes. The shelters will be at Jenny Wiley, Buckhorn and Pine Mountain.
The governor says there will likely be loss of life from this devastation.
“We probably have not seen the worst of it,” said Gov. Beshear. “Sadly, we believe we will lose Kentuckians.”
As of 9:30 a.m. there are 23,000 people without power. Several areas will lose water temporarily like Pike and Martin County.
The governor says a list of shelters will be published later Thursday and will ask Kentuckians to come together to help donate water and cleaning supplies.
The National Guard says it’s aware of people still on rooftops awaiting rescue and is actively working to get to those individuals.
Another update will be given at 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
Hazard saw severe flooding, according to firefighters. The agency said it’s working on 20 to 30 rescues, dealing with four to five feet of water in most areas. More HERE.
In Breathitt County, the Breathitt County Courthouse is serving as an emergency shelter for people in the community as severe flooding continues in Eastern Kentucky. Breathitt County Emergency Management shared the update to Facebook, warning people to stay off the roads. You can read more HERE.
ABC36 has several crews in eastern Kentucky and will have continuing coverage throughout the day.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man is charged with murder and other offenses in the slaying and dismemberment of an Uber Eats driver who had brought food to the assailant's house, authorities said Tuesday.
Oscar Solis Jr., 30, is charged with killing the driver during a delivery Wednesday at a home in Holiday, Florida, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said at a news conference. The remains were found at the house in trash bags and a cooler, which also contained a receipt with Solis' name on it, according to a police affidavit.
“This was a horrific crime of passion,” Nocco told reporters. “This was demonic. What he did was demonic.”
Solis faces charges of murder while engaged in a robbery, failure to register as a convicted felon and for a parole violation, jail records show. Solis was released from an Indiana prison in January after serving four years for an assault and burglary conviction, Nocco said. He moved to the Florida home about three months ago.
The case comes amid several recent random shootings of people around the U.S. who approached strangers' homes, including a couple in Davie, Florida, whose car was fired at when they were making an Instacart delivery but turned into the wrong driveway. They were not injured.
Jail records did not list an attorney who could speak on Solis' behalf. A jail mugshot shows Solis' face is covered with tattoos, and Nocco said he was affiliated in Indiana with the violent MS-13 gang.
In Florida, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound Solis worked security at a strip club, according to the affidavit.
Evidence collected in the case includes blood found in various places around the house and a key fob belonging to the victim that was found on Solis' dresser, on top of his wallet. The affidavit also says the victim's car was found abandoned a short distance away, and inside were a trash bag containing blood-soaked rags and towels, a Door Dash bag like one the victim carried and an employment time card with Solis' name on it.
Investigators also obtained surveillance video from the house showing the victim making the food delivery and, later, two Hispanic men carrying heavy trash bags outside. The other man, who worked as a driver for Solis, has not been charged.
The victim had been reported missing by his wife after he never came home from his Uber Eats deliveries. Uber told investigators the victim's last reported location was at the Solis home.
Pasco County is just north of Tampa, Florida, on the Gulf coast.
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Aubameyang has been linked to a move to Premier League side Chelsea before Friday's (AEST) transfer deadline, but it remains to be seen whether this injury affects any potential deal.
It is reported that Aubameyang was assaulted by a group of armed intruders, who threatened his wife and two children, with The Times claiming the former Arsenal forward had been held at gunpoint.
Aubameyang confirmed the injury through social media, saying via Twitter: "On Sunday night, some violent cowards broke into our home and threatened my family and my children, just to steal some stuff.
— AUBA⚡️ (@Auba) August 31, 2022
"They injured my jaw but I will recover in no time, and thank God no one else was physically harmed.
"The feeling that we are no longer safe in our own home is hard to understand and describe, but as a family, we will overcome this and stand stronger than ever."
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President Joe Biden addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
UNITED NATIONS -- President Joe Biden accused Russia on Wednesday of violating the core tenets of membership in the United Nations by invading Ukraine and said Moscow was making "irresponsible" threats to use nuclear weapons.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Biden slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin for starting an unprovoked war that some 40 U.N. members are helping Ukraine fight with funding and weapons.
“A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council invaded its neighbor, attempted to erase a sovereign state from the map. Russia has shamelessly violated the core tenets of the United Nations Charter,” Biden said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Putin ordered a Russian mobilization to fight in Ukraine and made a thinly veiled threat to use nuclear weapons, in what NATO called a "reckless" act of desperation in the face of a looming Russian defeat.
"A nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought," Biden said.
Biden said no one had threatened Russia, despite its claims to the contrary, and that only Russia had sought conflict. He pledged the United States would stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
The White House also announced $2.9 billion in additional U.S. funding to combat global food insecurity, building on $6.9 billion in U.S. food security funding already committed this year.
The United States has strengthened its focus on food security since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine worsened a global food crisis that was already fueled by climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Russia and Ukraine are major grain and fertilizer exporters and shipments were disrupted by the war.
The United Nations has said the conflict has pushed another 47 million people into "acute hunger."
The United States and Western allies are competing with Russia for diplomatic influence. The United States has acknowledged that some countries are concerned the Ukraine war had drawn global attention away from other crises.
"This new announcement of $2.9 billion will save lives through emergency interventions and invest in medium to long term food security assistance in order to protect the world's most vulnerable populations from the escalating global food security crisis," the White House said in a fact sheet.
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As if canceled flights and lost luggage weren't enough of a hassle, would-be Southwest Airlines passengers faced another hurdle to their holiday travel this week: High fares on other carriers.
Southwest announced on Thursday it would resume normal operations this weekend, after canceling roughly 13,000 flights in the last week. Many of those who tried to find flights on different airlines encountered sky-high prices — in some cases, triple or quadruple the rate for the same route in the last few months.
Take, for example, a one-way ticket from Chicago to Denver, two of the cities impacted the most by Southwest's operations errors. Those Googling on Thursday for an afternoon ticket would've found the best price at Delta Air Lines: $599. A week ago, the price of the same flight was $139.
But even routes that weren't impacted by the storm, like a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco, were starting at $415 on United, more than four times higher than the cost three days ago.
The trend was strong enough to raise questions even for those who weren't slighted by Southwest. Were airlines taking advantage of weary travelers?
Before you start throwing around the term "price-gouging," though, consider what some experts told NPR this week.
Yes, fares are super high. But so is demand
"This kind of last-minute-booking price spike is actually fairly normal," said Sally French, a lead travel writer for NerdWallet.
"Unlike with other forms of travel where you might find a great last-minute hotel room or cruise cabin that the company is trying to fill, airfares rarely offer last-minute deals."
Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler, said last-minute fares are always more expensive in part because, at this late in the booking game, supply of open seats is incredibly low.
"Planes are routinely 90-95%, even 100% full on a normal day these days. And demand right now is about as high as it gets. [We're] heading into the New Year, plus the storm has added to that," he told NPR.
Not to mention Southwest's relative size: The airline is one of the largest carriers in the country. That means that hundreds of thousands of Southwest customers were suddenly stranded this week, all simultaneously searching fare sites as they snaked through rebooking lines, texting their families who were at home doing the same.
"I really think part of what we're seeing play out here is less about the price itself and more about record-high awareness of these pricing patterns," Potter said. "Hundreds of thousands, even millions, of Americans are suddenly scrambling to find a last-minute ticket on another carrier. Plenty more are just looking out of curiosity."
Laura Lindsay, a global travel trends expert for Skyscanner, agrees that sudden change in inventory as travelers snap up seats is having an impact.
"Airlines use complicated algorithms to set their pricing [...] The one factor which outweighs all of these and is the ultimate determiner for the price paid: demand," she said.
"Flight prices are all based on supply and demand, and when demand is high, so are the airfares."
What you're seeing on that search tool might not be an economy seat
Potter said there's also an "alphabet soup" of fare class offerings, which each come with their own rules, restrictions and, yep, price.
"Airlines regularly pull certain fares from sale in the waning days before a flight – they don't want to offload their cheapest fare classes last minute and may need to keep some seats open for crew, upgrades, flight changes, etc.," Potter said.
Potter said a good practice is to check your eye-popping fare with the airline's website. Sometimes clicking through might reveal it as a business or first-class ticket.
You should also check the options again later: Sometimes an airline will add back a cheaper economy seat when they finalize crew schedules or flight changes.
Airlines said they'd limit fare increases through the weekend, but the details are fuzzy
As Southwest's cancellation wave drags on, airlines including American, Alaska, Delta and United all said they'd impose fare caps domestically for the next few days.
NPR requested specifics from the airlines, including a list of cities impacted and ceilings for the caps. None elaborated on their policies. A lack of price transparency is standard operating procedure for the highly competitive aviation industry.
"Fare caps are built into Alaska's everyday pricing model," said the West Coast-based airline. "In addition, we have further lowered fares in select cities and we're doing everything we can to get guests, whose travel was impacted by winter storms, to their destinations."
United Airlines said it capped fares through Saturday with a focus on "domestic and Latin American markets served by Southwest".
American Airlines said it first notified customers of the price cap rules via Twitter replies to screenshots showing thousand-dollar flights.
We’re doing our part to help get people where they need to be and we’re putting a cap on fares for select cities.
— americanair (@AmericanAir) December 28, 2022
In an interview with Nexstar Media, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he was working with other airlines to ensure they're offering affordable fares, but acknowledged that his power to enforce such fares was limited.
"We're going to look at every authority that we legally have, but, again, we're really expecting airlines to go beyond the legal minimum and do the right thing," he said. "It shouldn't take an enforcement action from our department in order to get people taken care of."
Those who suspect airlines are mistreating them can file a consumer protection complaint with USDOT. The department was unable to provide NPR with specific complaint numbers for the last week, but described the number as "surging".
One more thing: Don't bet on Southwest reimbursing your fare if you switch airlines
If you do decide to pay up for a new airline ticket, keep in mind that Southwest has no legal obligation to reimburse you for the difference.
Southwest has said they'll honor "reasonable requests" for reimbursement, but it's unclear what might constitute "reasonable". (Customers looking to make those reimbursement requests should use this self-service portal, the company has said).
This summer, Southwest told USDOT it would pay for meals, hotel accommodations and ground transportation for customers facing overnight cancellations. But it didn't agree it would cover rebooking on another airline when some of its competitors did.
There's nothing stopping Southwest from changing any of those policies now.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules around airline fees, but as it currently stands, U.S. law currently only requires airlines to offer a full refund after a cancellation.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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Which brand of sound bar is better?
Sound bars transmit sound from a TV or computer via multiple speakers in a single enclosure. Like most of the company’s audio equipment, Bose sound bars deliver good performance, premium construction and user-friendly operation. They’re also pretty expensive for the sound quality. By contrast, Vizio makes a wide range of models, from the ultra-affordable to the high-end.
Both brands get high marks for reliability and general audio quality, but one is considerably more cost-effective.
Bose sound bars
One big selling point of Bose speakers and headphones is their dependable connectivity and ease of setup. They also tend to offer wide-ranging customization. While expensive, Bose audio equipment is widely regarded as some of the best for premium setups. However, at least some of that praise is based on name recognition.
Bose sound bar pros
- Premium design: If you want a sound bar that looks and feels like a high-end piece of equipment to match your top-of-the-line TV, a Bose will fit the bill.
- High maximum volume: Most Bose sound bars can reach high enough levels to deliver an immersive home theater experience.
- Powerful wireless subwoofers: Bass performance on Bose speakers, and particularly its wireless subs, is second to none.
- Powerful sound control app: The Bose Music app lets you customize the sound coming from almost any Bose smart speaker or sound bar you have in your home.
- Impressive Dolby Atmos performance: At the high end, Bose sound bars offer plenty of up-firing drivers that provide surprisingly realistic three-dimensional sound.
Bose sound bar cons
- Boomy low-end sound profile: While a high bass output is good for some things, such as action movies, Bose speakers (and headphones) generally don’t have a very neutral sound profile. In other words, you won’t quite get the exact experience the movie studio or musician intended when mastering their content.
- Somewhat overpriced: If money is no object, Bose sound bars can deliver excellent performance. However, they’re not as economical as most of the competition.
Best Bose sound bars
Plenty of up-firing drivers and a high volume output make this great if you’re willing to make the investment. It works especially well with the Bose 700 subwoofer.
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Integrated Alexa voice control makes this one of the best midrange combination smart speakers and sound bars on the market.
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While it’s not wide enough for a truly cinematic audio experience, it’s well-made and provides a huge upgrade over integrated TV speakers.
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Vizio sound bars
Vizio doesn’t enjoy the same brand recognition as Bose, but makes products that are just as good in many ways. It offers a wide lineup of both affordable and high-end sound bars, with a variety of driver configurations and wireless subwoofers.
Vizio sound bar pros
- Great price-to-performance ratio: Whether you’re on a tight budget or outfitting a premium home theater, you can trust you’re getting your money’s worth with a Vizio sound bar.
- Convincing real-world test results: Expert hands-on testing reveals that most Vizio sound bars deliver high-resolution audio suitable for the most demanding viewers. Rather than riding on their reputation, Vizio sound bars actually deliver.
- Relatively neutral sound profile: Unlike Bose, Vizio doesn’t overdo it with bass. This means that its sound bars reproduce the creator’s intended audio faithfully, for the most part.
Vizio sound bar cons
- They lack some high-end features: Some of Vizio’s best offerings require you to wire their satellite speakers or don’t automatically optimize themselves based on the interior of the room they’re in.
Best Vizio sound bars
Although it’s costly, it boasts 18 speaker drivers, including automatically rotating up-firing drivers that adapt to your room and provide possibly the best Dolby Atmos performance available.
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better midrange option for three-dimensional movie audio.
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The Vizio V-Series is the perfect choice if you want powerful stereo 2.1-channel audio but don’t want to spend much.
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It lacks a matching subwoofer and up-firing drivers, but it’s as affordable as a brand-name sound bar gets.
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It pairs an entry-level price with midrange performance, but can’t produce real Dolby Atmos audio.
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Should you get a Bose or Vizio sound bar?
Unless you’re a diehard fan of the Bose brand, you’ll get a more consistent sound profile and better performance for the dollar with a Vizio sound bar.
Sound bar FAQ
Do sound bars need wireless subwoofers?
A. They’re not necessarily required, but a subwoofer goes a long way in fighting sound bars’ biggest drawback: subpar low-end output. Consumers will appreciate that both Bose and Vizio offer a number of wireless subwoofers that work perfectly with their sound bars.
What do numbers like 5.1.4 mean?
A. They refer to the number of speakers in a surround-sound setup. The first number represents the stereo, center and satellite channels. The second digit refers to the subwoofer. The third tells you how many up-firing drivers the setup offers.
What do up-firing drivers do?
A. Up-firing drivers point in other directions besides at the viewers. Driven by advanced algorithms, they produce sounds using object-based audio streams and attempt to recreate the sensation of true 3D audio. Note that they’re only really effective alongside advanced technologies such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
What is Dolby Atmos?
A. Dolby Atmos is an advanced technique for simulating 3D audio. To take full advantage of it, you need a sound bar or surround-sound setup with either up-firing or down-firing drivers, depending on your home theater’s layout. By pointing audio in novel directions and working with the Atmos algorithm, a sound system can deliver audio nearly as immersive as an actual movie theater.
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After leading struggling Monmouth by a mere basket at halftime Monday night, Syracuse ultimately came unshackled to win by 15 points and extend its winning streak to four.
“To be honest, (for) some players, it’s hard to get up for these games,” Orange sophomore Benny Williams said. “Monmouth’s (1-10). Players (are) coming into this game thinking we’re just going to go by them, and it’s going to be an easy win. But sometimes, it’s not like that. We’ve got to fight for it.”
If Williams’ rationalization is to be believed, the Orange need not worry about fits of sluggishness Saturday afternoon when Cornell (7-2) visits Syracuse, N.Y.
Although the Orange (7-4) hold a 41-game winning streak against the Big Red, Cornell presents a different challenge — a fast-shooting one that came within a basket of beating Boston College and Miami this season.
The Big Red opened the campaign with a 79-77 loss at Boston College and are coming off a 107-105 loss at Miami on Dec. 7, which extended their current skid against ACC foes to 39 games.
Syracuse will try to slow a Cornell attack that leads the nation with 32.1 3-point attempts per game and is second in the country with 20.9 assists per game. Cornell uses balance and depth, with Greg Dolan (13.9) leading eight players who average at least 7.6 points a game.
Cornell trailed the Hurricanes by 21 points early in the second half and was down by nine with a minute to go.
Miami coach Jim Larranaga said attempting to corral the Big Red and their frenetic offense was akin to “trying to catch a runaway train.”
“They are one of the fastest teams in launching shots,” Larranaga added. “We’re not used to defending a team that can score that well in the open court.”
Showing more offensive urgency of its own also figures to be key for Syracuse. Freshman Judah Mintz scored 17 of his season-high 24 points against Monmouth after intermission to lead five players in double figures. Joseph Girard III scored 16 and Jesse Edwards notched a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.
–Field Level Media
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Eastern Conference
Central Division
East Division
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Note: x - clinched playoff berth; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Tuesday's results
Winnipeg 10 Edmonton 1
Prince Albert 5 Red Deer 2
Swift Current 5 Medicine Hat 2
Prince George 6 Vancouver 0
Wednesday's results
Saskatoon 5 Red Deer 2
Brandon 7 Moose Jaw 3
Medicine Hat 6 Winnipeg 4
Vancouver 6 Prince George 2
Kelowna 7 Spokane 4
Friday's results
Red Deer at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Regina, 7 p.m.
Lethbridge at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Spokane at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Kelowna at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Portland at Everett, 7:05 p.m.
Victoria at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday's games
Lethbridge at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Red Deer at Regina, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Spokane at Prince George, 6 p.m.
Tri-City at Portland, 6 p.m.
Swift Current at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Everett, 6:05 p.m.
Vancouver at Victoria, 6:05 p.m.
Kamloops at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Swift Current at Calgary, 2 p.m.
Saskatoon at Regina, 4 p.m.
Everett at Portland, 5 p.m.
Tri-City at Seattle, 5:05 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Brandon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Kamloops at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
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U.S. Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. killed chasing migrants crossing border
By Annie Gimbel
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MISSION, Texas (KTVT) — United States Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. was killed in an ATV crash while chasing a group of migrants crossing the border near Mission.
Agent Gonzalez was traveling at high speed on Dec. 7 when he crashed. The 38-year-old father of two was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Gonzalez previously served with the United States Department of Homeland Security – Customs and Border Protection – United States Border Patrol for more than ten years. He was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Sector McAllen Station.
Republican Congresswoman Mayra Flores, who represents South Texas, tweeted a tribute to him.
He is survived by his two children, father, grandmother, brother, aunts, uncles and girlfriend.
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Galaxy Brains: Kenny Pickett praised by teammates
June 29, 2023 04:17 PM
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter return to expand their minds on Galaxy Brains, pondering Kenny Pickett's praise by his Steelers teammates, Bryce Young's infectious smile, and much more.
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Talladega College looks to join NCAA
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega College is working to bring more sports, scholarships and exposure to campus by joining the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The school has applied to compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The college recently added sports like gymnastics, tumbling, men’s volleyball, and tennis, and leaders say working with the NCAA will give students more opportunities to train and reach their full potential.
“In every major decision that we make, we consider how the decision will impact on our students and how it aligns with our commitment to being a student-centered institution. NCAA Division ll shares our values and dedication to excellence in academics and sports,” said President Gregory J. Vincent. “After extensive research and careful consideration, we have determined that the NCAA would be an excellent fit for Talladega College.”
Currently, the college competes in the Southern States Athletic Conference, but Athletic Director Michael Grant says after doing some research, leaders realized it would be best for the school and student-athletes to return to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic conference which is a Division II NCAA program.
Talladega College was a charter member that helped launch the SIAC program more than 100 years ago. They will explore a return to the SIAC membership for most of its current 18-competitive teams. Plans are underway to add at least three new sports teams.
“This is going to be great for us to add these new sports to our programs and just to have a chance to compete at that level. It’s a whole lot different when you’re out recruiting and you’re telling kids that you can have a chance to go to an NAIA school, or you want a chance to go to an NCAA Division II program. Nine times out of 10, they’re going to pick the NCAA Division II program.”
The school will expect a visit from the NCAA later this spring, and they will find out if they’ve been accepted into the program in June or July.
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Ten Conference has named Brad Taylor vice president of men's basketball. Taylor will oversee the administration of men's basketball, which includes developing a cohesive strategy to strengthen, enhance and expand the conference's basketball operations, brand, and strategic initiatives.
"Brad brings over 20 years of experience in basketball and collegiate athletics to the conference as our new vice president of men's basketball," stated Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren, "His depth of knowledge, experience, and exceptional ability to build relationships will help elevate our outstanding men's basketball programs and fortify or commitment to provide unparalleled service to our coaches, student-athletes and member institutions."
Taylor will lead Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament efforts, serve as the liaison to the conference's head coaches and campus administrators, Big Ten Network and national television partners, in addition to assisting in the development of conference scheduling and coordinating all day-to-day men's basketball operations, while working with the coordinator of officials. He will be based at Big Ten Conference headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.
"I am honored and humbled to be selected by Commissioner Warren, Diana Sabau and the Big Ten community as the conference's vice president of men's basketball," said Brad Taylor. "My family and I are thrilled for this outstanding opportunity. I look forward to working collaboratively with, and assisting our coaches, administrators, and student-athletes as we strengthen the great tradition of Big Ten men's basketball and build our presence to be the best in the country."
As vice president of men's basketball, Taylor will ensure all Big Ten Conference men's basketball decisions and actions are focused - first and foremost - on serving the health, safety, well-being and academic achievement of our student-athletes. Taylor will promote collaboration among all men's basketball coaches, to assist in the establishment of new legislation, rule changes and game modifications with the NCAA to meet the changing needs within the game. Taylor was selected following an extensive national search.
"Brad's relationship and understanding of the NCAA and men's basketball will assist our head coaches and student-athletes to continue to build on the success and historic achievements of the Big Ten Conference. He will bring a wealth of collegiate knowledge, experience, and expertise to the conference," said Deputy Commissioner and Chief Sport Officer, Diana Sabau.
Prior to joining Big Ten Conference, Taylor served as the NCAA's assistant director for men's basketball. In his 10 years at the NCAA in Indianapolis, Indiana, Taylor, assisted with the planning for the Division I men's basketball championship, produced the participating team manuals and preliminary round and Final Four operational manuals in addition to overseeing the NCAA Men's Basketball Officiating Program and Regional Advisor Program. He also served as the lead contact with the Division I Men's Basketball Competition Committee which looks at the state of the game, including game operations/presentation, integrity, sportsmanship, statistical trends, student-athlete health and safety and technology.
Before arriving in Indianapolis, Taylor was the assistant athletic director for development and special events at Southern Illinois University from 2007-2012. While at SIU, he oversaw the production of the Saluki Hall of Fame, various team reunions and golf outings, and the Saluki Letterwinner's Club cultivating relationships with former student-athletes.
Prior to SIU, Taylor served as the Colonial Athletic Associations' Assistant Commissioner of Championships from 2006-07 and Director of Championships from 2003-06. While at the CAA, he coordinated pre-event planning for several sports, oversaw the conference's merchandising program, and supervised the production of all championship manuals. He also served as a member of the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Committee from 2005-07.
Before his time at the CAA, Taylor spent one year as an intern at the NCAA headquarters where he played a key role in the organization of many championship events, including the 2003 Women's Basketball Final Four. Learn more about Brad Taylor.
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Eddie held up Bryan the Lion, a stuffed animal with its very own tiny plush injector pen and little blue stars stitched onto its fuzzy body.
"The stars are where we do the shots," his dad said, prompting his 4-year-old son to chime in.
"Yeah! Um, this is the pen," Eddie said, as he gave the lion a few faux shots. The toy was a gift from Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company that makes Norditropin, an injectable human growth hormone drug for kids like Eddie whose bodies don't make enough of the hormone they need to grow.
A few minutes later, it was time for Eddie's dad to give him the real shot. The Norditropin injector's needle makes the tiniest thwip as it goes into Eddie's backside exactly where one of the stars on Bryan the Lion is located. Eddie's dad counts,"1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6."
"Left butt today!" Eddie said, unfazed.
Eddie has a twin brother, Harry, who doesn't have the condition and has always measured average for his age. He's about a head taller than Eddie and waits for his brother to return to the runway they've made out of blocks but populated with plastic dinosaurs instead of airplanes.
The daily injections have been a routine part of Eddie's life since age 3, after he was diagnosed with Albright hereditary osteodystrophy, a rare disorder, and severe early onset scoliosis.
But the routine was threatened by shortages of the drug that began around Thanksgiving. Eddie doesn't know that his dad, Edward Garnett, has spent hours on the phone trying to get his hands on Norditropin pens in the last few months.
Early on, Novo Nordisk said the supply would be restored by February. Then, the estimate stretched to June. Now, the shortage is expected to last the rest of the year.
"Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances have resulted in longer than expected ramp-up time to expand capacity at our new production facility and meet the ever-increasing global demand for Norditropin," Novo Nordisk spokesperson Allison Schneider told NPR in an email. "These manufacturing delays mean that in the US there will continue to be intermittent product availability with periods of stockouts of all Norditropin dose strengths until the end of 2023."
She said the company is increasing manufacturing capacity and expects the supply to "stabilize" in 2024. "We understand how frustrating this situation is for the communities we serve and are doing everything we can to minimize the impact for everyone affected."
The company didn't elaborate on the "unforeseen circumstances" and hasn't publicly disclosed many details about reasons for the ongoing shortage.
For families, many questions and few answers
Parents are anxious. For children lacking growth hormone, every day they miss an injection puts a limit on how tall they'll grow.
On social media, parents have wondered if the shortage is a prelude to the drug being discontinued. Does the shortage have something to do with Novo Nordisk's latest blockbuster drug Ozempic, a diabetes drug that is used widely to help people lose weight? They had no idea.
Garnett, whose family lives in Washington, D.C., ran into trouble filling Eddie's Norditropin prescription last December. Then he and his wife went to a Facebook group for kids with rare conditions like Eddie's, and found out that lots of families were having the same problem.
"We've been told it's a manufacturing issue," Garnett told NPR, but Novo Nordisk case workers said there was nothing else they could tell him. "I was like, OK, that's not super helpful."
He said the cold shoulder was in stark contrast to how the company pitched the Garnetts to choose Norditropin for Eddie over another brand. Novo Nordisk dispatched a nurse to their house to make the case and sent Bryan the Lion in the mail.
Meanwhile, Eddie's mom, Julie, noticed a lot of talk about Ozempic while scrolling through Instagram to unwind after the kids went to bed. There were viral stories of celebrities using the diabetes drug to lose weight and reports of soaring off-label demand that left patients with diabetes scrambling to find their medicine.
Then, she saw the Ozempic injector pen on an episode of 60 Minutes in January. To her – and a lot of other stressed-out Norditropin parents confiding in one another on social media – it looked just like the Norditropin pen. And both were made by Novo Nordisk.
"I [saw] the pen and I was like, 'That is the same exact pen,' " Julie said. Without much information from the company, it has become a popular theory: Maybe Novo Nordisk, struggling to meet surging demand for Ozempic, diverted plastic pens away from Norditropin to use them for Ozempic.
Can't rule it out
According to public records maintained by the National Library of Medicine and information from Novo Nordisk, Norditropin doesn't share drug manufacturing sites with Ozempic. However, manufacturers of component parts, which could include plastic injector pens, do not have to be listed in these records.
Novo Nordisk's Schneider said parents' suspicions that Norditropin pens are being diverted to Ozempic are incorrect. She also said Norditropin isn't made at the same factories as the company's diabetes and weight-loss drugs — and that their production hasn't affected the supply of Norditropin. She did not answer whether Ozempic and Norditropin share injector pens or pen manufacturing sites by deadline.
It's difficult to verify independently. "These things are very complicated," said Yali Friedman, founder and president of DrugPatentWatch.com. "And even if two pens look the same, it doesn't mean that they are the same. You never know what's going on, on the inside."
After taking a look at the patents, he said the drugs' pens share some components but probably aren't the same.
Still, he said he also couldn't rule the possibility out.
Waiting for relief
Dr. Bradley Miller, a pediatric endocrinologist and professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, isn't Eddie's doctor, but he has plenty of patients who depend on Norditropin. He said it's not the first time he's heard the Ozempic pen theory from a parent. It's clear to him that families are stressed.
"We've had families who have filed complaints against me, against my staff, against my hospital for not hiring additional people to help deal with the shortage," he said, adding that his patients have run the gamut during the shortage. "I've had patients off of growth hormone for three months and I've had patients who, for whatever reason, have not missed a single dose."
For most kids, a missed shot is a missed opportunity to grow and reach the same size as other kids their age. For some very young children, missing growth hormone can have more serious consequences, Miller said, including dangerous hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. But in his practice of between 500 and 600 children, only about five of them are at risk for this, he said.
Although it's possible to switch to another company's growth hormone, like Eli Lilly's Humatrope or Pfizer's Genotropin, insurance companies often declined to cover the competing drugs until recently, Miller said. And once some patients started switching, some of the other medicines went into shortage, too.
Miller, who doesn't speak on behalf of Novo Nordisk, but has consulted for it and other pharmaceutical companies that make growth hormone products, said he learned last year from company contacts that Norditropin production was being switched from one factory to another.
The switch took longer than expected. "They recognized that the short term was going to be much longer," Miller said. In January, Novo Nordisk sent a letter to health care providers explaining there would be no new Norditropin entering the U.S. for a few months. The letter cited "manufacturing delays."
A letter sent in February said some shipments to U.S. wholesalers would resume but availability would remain intermittent until June. Meanwhile, there wouldn't be enough Norditropin to meet demand through the company's patient assistance programs, including one that provides the drug for free to patients who qualify. Norditropin is expensive: The list price for the most commonly used pen is $1,535.70, and a typical month's supply costs more than $6,000, according to GoodRx, a website that helps patients get discounts on drugs.
"The hardest hit are those on the patient assistance program," Miller said in an email to NPR after receiving an update from Novo Nordisk about how the shortage would last through the end of the year. "Some of them have been out of medication for months."
Part of the problem was that increased demand was exacerbating the manufacturing delays, the company said.
When NPR sought to independently verify this with prescription claims data from Definitive Healthcare, it couldn't quite confirm an increase in demand. In fact, monthly claims had decreased in five of the 10 months prior to the start of the shortage.
'Sometimes that's all we get.'
While companies need to notify the Food and Drug Administration about shortages as they emerge, they aren't required to publicly disclose the reason something is in short supply.
"[Pharmaceutical companies] basically have the ability to control what information gets out and what doesn't," said Michael Ganio, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality with the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, which maintains its own drug shortages database. "What we can also do is sometimes try to put pieces of the puzzle together. When you look at things like FDA inspection reports or FDA warning letters, sometimes that helps us get a little bit more insight into the cause of a shortage."
Ganio said the Norditropin shortage lacked a lot of information beyond an increase in demand and manufacturing delays. "That's extremely vague," he said. "But sometimes that's all we get."
Asked why the shortage's resolution seems to get further and further away, Novo Nordisk spokesperson Schneider told NPR the company has had problems in filling enough vials with the drug and "additional unanticipated downtime."
"We understand how frustrating this situation is for the communities we serve," she said. "We remain committed to this community and are doing everything we can to stabilize supply and share timely and transparent information."
When NPR contacted Garnett to update him on the shortage with information from Schnieder at Novo Nordisk, he had mixed feelings. He was glad to learn the drug wasn't being discontinued, as some parents have feared, but wasn't expecting the shortage to last so much longer. The lack of answers is grating, too. "It's intellectually pretty frustrating just to not really understand why," he says.
"We've been able to get our prescriptions filled. I just did it today, actually. It's super, super stressful every month."
Edited by Scott Hensley for broadcast and Shots.
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Jordan lawmakers move to criminalize some online speech. Rights groups accuse kingdom of censorship
By OMAR AKOUR
Associated Press
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The lower house of Jordan’sia parliament has passed legislation to punish online speech that the government deems harmful to national unity. The measure has drawn criticism from human rights groups. They say it is another crackdown on free expression in a country where censorship and repression are increasingly common. The legislation adopted Thursday makes certain online posts punishable with months of prison time and fines. These include comments that promote immorality, demonstrate contempt for religion, and undermine national unity. Proponents say the law is meant to stop blackmail and online attacks.
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SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state’s decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.
DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, spoke at a meeting with sheriffs near Arizona’s border with Mexico, pledging to get control of the border and flexing his muscles on a signature issue for Donald Trump, his chief rival for the 2024 nomination.
“I think the border should be closed. I don’t think we should have any of this,” DeSantis said. “But if there’s a policy to have an open border, then I think the sanctuary jurisdictions should be the ones that have to bear that.”
DeSantis’ administration said this week that the three dozen migrants whom the state recently flew from El Paso, Texas, to Sacramento at taxpayer expense all went willingly, disputing allegations that the individuals were coerced to travel under false pretenses. California officials are investigating whether any violations of criminal or civil law occurred.
For DeSantis, the focus on immigration is a chance to boost his credibility on a top issue for GOP primary voters. He sees political upside in picking a high-profile fight with liberal California and its Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, who has become a bogeyman for many on the right.
It’s also an opportunity for DeSantis to confront an issue that has been central to the appeal of Trump, who promised to build a border wall and make Mexico pay for it. By the end of his administration, the wall had not been finished and U.S. taxpayers were on the hook for the billions of dollars it cost.
This is not the first time DeSantis has chartered planes to transfer migrants across the country. Last fall, Florida flew 49 Venezuelans to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard.
California declared itself a “sanctuary” for immigrants after Trump was elected president, extending protections to people living in the country illegally and allowing them to apply for some state benefits. DeSantis said those policies serve as a magnet for people looking for a better life and make it harder to crack down on illegal immigration.
“The sanctuary jurisdictions are part of the reason we have this problem because they have endorsed and agitated for these types of open border policies,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis did not respond to Newsom, who raised the possibility of kidnapping charges and called DeSantis a “small, pathetic man.”
Immigration is a national problem that border states shouldn’t have to shoulder on their own, DeSantis said, adding that the federal government should give states more authority to enforce immigration law on their own. Beyond the migrant flights, he touted Florida’s other efforts to confront illegal immigration beyond its borders, including sending National Guard soldiers and state law enforcement officers to Texas and interdicting migrant boats off Florida’s coast.
DeSantis said Florida taxpayers are on board with his use of state funds to move migrants from Texas to California, saying it was an issue in the campaign in which he was overwhelmingly reelected last year. DeSantis in May signed a law allocating $12 million that can be used for migrant flights.
Two weeks after kicking off his presidential campaign, DeSantis is in a distant second place behind Trump. He did not mention his rival by name, taking aim instead at President Joe Biden’s border policies, which he blamed for the proliferation of drugs.
The Florida governor met with sheriffs from around the country at a community college in the southeastern Arizona town of Sierra Vista, a conservative enclave that’s home to many Border Patrol officers and sits next to the Fort Huachuca Army base. Later, his aides said he planned to visit the border but did not allow journalists to come.
Trump’s super PAC noted that DeSantis praised his rival’s immigration policies on Twitter two years ago and pointed to the former president’s own immigration plans. Trump has revived his pledge to end birthright citizenship and his push to use the U.S. military to attack foreign drug cartels. He also has pushed the death penalty for drug dealers.
In Arizona, DeSantis pledged to crack down on “bogus asylum claims” from people who want to move to the U.S. for economic reasons. He said he is “sympathetic” to people legitimately facing political persecution, but the U.S. could deny asylum claims from people who traveled through other safe countries to get here.
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NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Stagwell Inc. (STGW) on Thursday reported a loss of $6.5 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 22 cents per share.
The marketing communications company posted revenue of $708.2 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported profit of $27.3 million, or 17 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $2.69 billion.
Stagwell expects full-year earnings in the range of 90 cents to $1.05 per share.
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A historic goodbye: Key moments from Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
By Melissa Lopez-Martinez
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TORONTO (CTV Network) — After 10 days of mourning, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch has finally been laid to rest after members of the Royal Family, world leaders and thousands of others witnessed a historic send-off.
On Monday, the world said one last goodbye to the Queen in a full-day service that included a moving sermon, personal send-offs from members of the Royal Family and united Canadian and British armed forces.
THE ARCHBISHOP’S MOVING SERMON
Leading the service was Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who provided a moving sermon that talked about the Queen’s lifelong dedication to the Crown.
Welby spoke to the hundreds of guests at Westminster Abbey and millions watching from home on Monday as he praised the Queen’s promise she made on her 21st birthday that she would dedicate her whole life to serving the Commonwealth nations.
“People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. Leaders of loving service are still rarer,” he said. “But in all cases those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are long forgotten.”
The archbishop offered comfort in prayer to the Royal Family and mourners across the globe feeling grief over the loss of the world’s most notable matriarch. His sermon referenced one of Queen’s final broadcasts, which was during the height of the pandemic, where the late monarch assured the public “we will meet again” amid a global lockdown.
“Service in life, hope in death. All who follow the Queen’s example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: ‘We will meet again,’” he said. ROYAL FAMILY MEMBERS SAY GOODBYE TO THEIR MATRIARCH
Among the 2,000 world leaders paying their respects to the Queen during Monday’s service, Royal family members went to say their last goodbyes to their matriarch.
Her eldest son and now the new sovereign, King Charles III, left a handwritten note on the coffin of his late mother. According to CNN, the message read: “In loving and devoted memory. Charles R.”
Along with the letter, Charles also had a special wreath made that contained flowers and foliage from the gardens of Buckingham Palace. The wreath included rosemary, scented pelargoniums, dahlias and myrtle, which was cut from a plant that grew from a sprig of myrtle that was in the Queen’s wedding bouquet, according to the Palace.
Charles, along with the Queen Consort Camila, his siblings, children and grandchildren were all in attendance. The children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, also played a role in their grandmother’s funeral by being included in the royal procession.
Prince George, who is nine years old and his sister, seven-year-old Princess Charlotte, walked alongside their parents during the service at Westminster Abbey as they accompanied the Queen’s coffin. MOUNTIES LEAD PROCESSION
Canada’s presence was made widely known during the Queen’s send off Monday morning as five members of the Royal Mounted Police (RCMP) led the procession in London. Four of the members of Canada’s Musical Ride contingent rode horses that were gifted to the Queen by the RCMP. Alongside the RCMP, more than 60 members of the Canadian Armed Forces were also in attendance from various regiments across Canada.
The RCMP has provided several horses to the monarch during her reign, including gifting her what would later become her favourite horse, Burmese, in 1969. The Musical Ride contingent has accompanied the monarch on many occasions, including her coronation in 1953. PALLBEARERS PRAISED
Eight pallbearers are being praised for gracefully carrying the Queen’s coffin up St. George’s steep chapel steps in London as members of the Royal Family walked behind them.
The soldiers of the Queen’s 1st Battalion regiment had the nerve-wracking honour of carrying the late monarch in the heavy, lead-lined coffin, topped with the diamond encrusted Imperial State Crown and the monarch’s orb and scepter.
Viewers took to Twitter to praise the soldiers for their steady composure during the service.
A user by the name Sheila Allies tweeted, “Well done to the queen’s pallbearers. What a fantastic job they did. I’ve walked up those steps into the chapel and they are very steep. Well done indeed.”
Another person tweeted, “In awe of the Queen’s Company 1st Batallion Grenadier Guards who were Her Majesty’s pallbearers. The strength, courage and nerve shown during the #queensfuneral today was nothing short of amazing. Immaculate precision with the eyes of the world on them.”
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First Step in Previously Announced Sale of the Company's Assets and Subsequent Merger
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Realty Trust (NYSE: CDR) (the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of a portfolio of 33 grocery-anchored shopping centers and a redevelopment property to a joint venture between a fund managed by DRA Advisors LLC and KPR Centers for total gross proceeds of approximately $879 million, including assumed debt. The Company previously sold its Riverview Plaza redevelopment property for gross proceeds of approximately $34 million.
The completed transactions are the first step in the Company's previously announced sale of the Company's assets and subsequent merger in a series of related all-cash transactions. The final step of the process, expected to be completed within 4-6 weeks, is the merger of the Company with a subsidiary of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: WHLR) in an all-cash transaction that values the Company's remaining assets at $291.3 million.
Total net proceeds from the transactions, after all expenses, will be distributed to common shareholders upon the completion of the Wheeler merger.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The information included herein, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by Cedar, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions.
Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "may", "will", "should", "estimates", "projects", "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "intends", "future", and words of similar import, or the negative thereof. Factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the merger may not be satisfied or waived; (ii) the ability of the merger parties to obtain required financing in connection with the proposed merger; (iii) the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals for the Company and/or its assets will be made; (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including in circumstances which would require the Company to pay a termination fee or other expenses; (v) the risk that shareholder litigation in connection with the transactions may result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (vi) the ability and willingness of the Company's tenants and other third parties to satisfy their obligations under their respective contractual arrangements with the Company; (vii) the loss or bankruptcy of the Company's tenants, particularly in light of the adverse impact to the financial health of many retailers that has occurred and continues to occur as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; (viii) the ability and willingness of the Company's tenants to renew their leases with the Company upon expiration, the Company's ability to re-lease its properties on the same or better terms in the event of nonrenewal or in the event the Company exercises its right to replace an existing tenant, and obligations the Company may incur in connection with the replacement of an existing tenant; (ix) risks related to the market for retail space generally, including reductions in consumer spending, variability in retailer demand for leased space, adverse impact of e-commerce, ongoing consolidation in the retail sector and changes in economic conditions and consumer confidence; (x) risks endemic to real estate and the real estate industry generally; (xi) damage to the Company's properties from catastrophic weather and other natural events, and the physical effects of climate change; (xii) uninsured losses; (xiii) the Company's ability and willingness to maintain its qualification as a REIT in light of economic, market, legal, tax and other considerations; and (xiv) information technology security breaches. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A, of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
Except for ongoing obligations to disclose material information as required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. All of the above factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect the Company's actual results and may be beyond the Company's control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company's management to predict all such factors or to assess the effects of each factor on the Company's business. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company's current expectations will be realized.
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