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Former NBA player Jason Collins, who became the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the four major North American sports leagues, spoke out this week about the recent wave of NHL players and teams opting out of Pride Night, saying that "religion should not be a cause for division."
In an interview with The Athletic published Monday, Collins discusses a variety of topics, including the recent controversy surrounding the National Hockey League, where several teams and individual players have opted out of celebrating their respective Pride Night festivities this season.
"I have seen from afar some of the stories that have come out," Collins said when asked his thoughts on this issue.
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"I’ll say this: My grandmother was the most religious person that I’ve ever known. She’s a Black, Southern, upstate Louisiana woman… picture an old, Black woman with a Bible in one hand, three belts in the other. (Laughs) As religious as she was, it was always about love. As a disciplinarian, it was always about love."
Earlier this year, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov, who is Russian Orthodox, said he elected not to participate in pregame warmups during the team’s January Pride Night in order to "stay true" to himself and his religion.
"I respect everybody and I respect everybody’s choices," he told reporters at the time. "My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion. That’s all I’m going to say."
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Since then a number of players and teams have made similar decisions – some Russian players have opted out over fear of reprisal in their home country.
In March, San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer cited his "beliefs in Christ" and brothers Eric and Marc Staal, who play for the Florida Panthers, said they believe "wearing a Pride jersey, it goes against our Christian beliefs."
"Religion should not be a cause for division, to justify any kind of inequality or to not be able to accept someone for who they are," Collins told The Athletic. "When I came out to my grandmother – and she was the family member I was most nervous to come out to – she said, ‘Baby, it’s about love.’ She said, ‘Jesus taught me to love.’ It’s about bringing people together. That’s what I think religion should be about. It’s unfortunate when people aren’t that way and try to use religion as a way to divide."
Commissioner Gary Bettman addressed the backlash in late March, suggesting it was the first of its kind and that "it’s something that we’re going to have to evaluate in the offseason."
Collins, 44, played the majority of his career with the New Jersey Nets after getting drafted by the Houston Rockets with the No. 18 overall pick in 2001. He played for several teams and, in 2013, he came out as gay.
After returning to the Nets in 2014, he became the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the four major North American sports leagues.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers and the Packers suddenly are just a win away from an improbable playoff berth.
He has his defense to thank for continuing Green Bay’s reversal of fortune.
Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Packers shut down Kirk Cousins and star receiver Justin Jefferson in a 41-17 blowout of the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Keisean Nixon scored on a 105-yard kickoff return and Darnell Savage had a 75-yard pick-6 of Cousins — one of four turnovers by the Minnesota QB. The Packers (8-8) will reach the playoffs if they beat the Detroit Lions at home in their regular-season finale.
A fourth straight postseason berth seemed out of the question after a 1-7 stretch dropped the Packers to 4-8, but they haven’t lost since and have benefited from favorable results around the league. Green Bay’s latest bit of good fortune came earlier Sunday when Washington fell 24-10 at home to the Cleveland, putting the Packers in control of their postseason fate.
“I still believe in myself and felt like it just takes one sometimes,” said Rodgers, who went 15 of 24 for 159 yards. “It’s strange, but when we were sitting at 3-6 and looked at the next three, at the time Tennessee was playing really well, obviously the Cowboys were playing well and Philly was No. 1 in the league.
“I just felt like if we get one of those, we can win the last five, and 9-8 was going to get in. I didn’t really go around saying that because you don’t really want to say, ‘Hey, if we get just one of these three, you know, we can maybe make the playoffs.’ But in my head, that’s what I was thinking.”
The Packers beat the Cowboys in overtime before losing to Tennessee and Philadelphia. They’ve now won four straight, with their ball-hawking defense a big reason why.
Green Bay held Jefferson, the NFL’s leading receiver, to one catch for 15 yards. Jefferson had nine receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns in a season-opening 23-7 victory over the Packers.
Savage, Adrian Amos and Rudy Ford each intercepted passes by Cousins, while Kenny Clark recovered a fumble on a strip sack. The Packers converted each of Cousins’ turnovers into touchdowns.
“They say (turnovers) come in bunches, so you’ve just got to capitalize on it,” Savage said. “I think we’re just going out there, playing hard, trusting each other. A lot of stuff’s falling our way.”
Cousins went 18 of 31 for 205 yards for the NFC North champion Vikings (12-4). His only touchdown pass came in garbage time, a 47-yarder to Jalen Nailor that cut Green Bay’s lead to 41-10.
“I just didn’t play well enough tonight,” Cousins said. “Just need to play better, that’s the bottom line.”
The Vikings’ Dalvin Cook was held to 27 yards on nine carries.
Rodgers threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Robert Tonyan and also scored Green Bay’s final touchdown on a 2-yard scramble.
After a blocked punt by Josh Metellus gave Minnesota first-and-goal at the 1 to help the Vikings take an early 3-0 lead, the Packers scored 41 straight points.
That outburst started with the big plays from Nixon and Savage. This marked the first time the Packers scored on an interception return and a kickoff return in the same game since a 31-23 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 30, 1967.
Nixon’s touchdown was the Packers’ first off a kickoff return since Randall Cobb’s franchise-record 108-yarder against New Orleans in 2011. Nixon had a 94-yard kickoff return in a 26-20 Christmas Day victory at Miami, but he left that game with a groin injury that kept him from practicing most of this week.
“Guys had great blocks for me,” Nixon said. “They opened it up. I feel like it was open sea. I just ran through it. I just knew I had one person to beat, and once I passed the kicker, it was party time.”
Green Bay also got a solid game from veteran kicker Mason Crosby, who went 2 of 2 on field-goal attempts, including a 56-yarder that the crossbar before bouncing through to close the first half.
That kick gave Green Bay a 27-3 halftime lead. The Packers didn’t let up in the second half, and if they can maintain that level next week, they’ll conclude a remarkable turnaround with a playoff appearance.
“We’re going to have a good story to tell, you know what I’m saying, but we’ve got to finish it,” Amos said. “We finished this week and now we’re 0-0. We’ve been in playoff mode for a while. We’ve got to continue going into this week.”
INJURIES
The Vikings lost two of their starting offensive linemen to injuries in the first quarter. Center Austin Schlottmann suffered a broken fibula and right tackle Brian O’Neill departed with a calf injury. Schlottmann was starting in place of Garrett Bradbury, who missed a fourth straight game with a back injury.
Chris Reed, who hadn’t played an offensive snap all season, took over for Schlottmann at center. Olisaemeka Udoh filled in at right tackle.
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The Vikings visit Chicago and the Packers host the Lions next weekend.
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Michigan’s six dark sky preserves are legally closed to visitors after 10 o’clock, which seems counterintuitive for stargazing on summer nights.
State natural resources leaders will meet next week in Lansing and may make it legal to be in Michigan’s dark sky parks beyond regular state park visiting hours. The proposed rule change would allow 24-hour access at the six designated dark sky preserves found within Michigan state parks.
Officials said it’s not that people watching for meteors or taking in the stars are being herded out of the state’s dark sky preserves each night at 10 p.m., but it’s important for the official rules to match common practice.
“It’s just that technically, the rules should accommodate that instead of making it just a look-the-other-way thing,” said Ron Olson, parks and recreation chief for the state Department of Natural Resources.
“We periodically go through all of our rules and regulations and update them and oftentimes we’ll catch discrepancies, and we need to bring them in to alignment.”
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission will meet on June 9 in Lansing and decide whether to change land use rules for the six dark sky preserves.
Officials said Michigan became the first state in the United States to adopt standards for dark sky preserves.
The first designated dark sky preserve in Michigan came in 1993 to Lake Hudson State Recreation Area in Lenawee County.
Since then, five more state dark sky preserves were established at Port Crescent State Park in Port Austin, Rockport Recreation Area near Alpena, Negwegon State Park in Ossineke, Wilderness State Park near Mackinaw City, and Thompson’s Harbor State Park near Rogers City.
Entry to these stargazing spots between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. currently is prohibited because the dark sky preserves are within state parks. That is, unless visitors are registered campers.
If approved by commission members, legal 24-hour access to the state’s dark sky preserves could begin as early as June 10. Entry to dark sky preserves within state parks requires a Michigan recreation passport.
Increasing efforts to preserve dark skies from excessive amounts of nighttime light – called light pollution – also led to the creation of two international dark sky parks in Michigan. They include Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City and the Dr. T.K. Lawless International Dark Sky Park in Vandalia.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.08 per common share. The dividend is payable March 10, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business February 15, 2023. The 1st quarter dividend will be the company's 222nd consecutive dividend paid since October 1967 when the company became publicly held.
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center and by following @TargetNews.
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On social media, the “Ghost of Kyiv” was a military hero, an ace fighter pilot hailed for supposedly shooting down multiple Russian planes. The tales began just days into the war and circulated for months, bolstered by official Ukrainian accounts.
But on Saturday, Ukrainian authorities admitted that the legendary pilot was a myth.
“The Ghost of Kyiv is a super-hero legend whose character was created by Ukrainians!” Ukraine’s air force said in Ukrainian on Facebook.
The statement came after multiple media outlets published stories wrongly identifying Major Stepan Tarabalka as the man behind the moniker. Tarabalka was a real pilot who died on March 13 during air combat and was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Ukraine, Ukraine’s air force said last month.
But he was not the Ghost of Kyiv, the force said in Saturday’s statement.
“The information about the death of The Ghost of #Kyiv is incorrect,” Ukraine’s air force wrote in a separate post Saturday on Twitter. “The #GhostOfKyiv is alive, it embodies the collective spirit of the highly qualified pilots of the Tactical Aviation Brigade who are successfully defending #Kyiv and the region.”
The legend emerged just a day after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, as social media users began to spread claims, without evidence, of an anonymous fighter pilot who had single-handedly taken down multiple Russian planes.
Memes, unrelated photos, and even footage from a flight simulator video game circulated on social media, claiming to show the Ghost of Kyiv during combat.
On Feb. 25, former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko tweeted a photo that Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense had shared three years earlier, falsely claiming it showed the Ghost of Kyiv who had taken down six Russian pilots.
Two days later, Ukraine's official Twitter account shared a video including the same picture, along with footage of fighter jets in combat, set to pulsating music, with the caption: “People call him the Ghost of Kyiv. And rightly so — this UAF ace dominates the skies over our capital and country, and has already become a nightmare for invading Russian aircrafts.”
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That same day, Ukraine’s Security Service, the SBU, shared the same old photo on Telegram — but now claiming he had shot down 10 occupying planes.
By the time news outlets, including the Times of London, falsely identified the pilot as Tarabalka on Friday, reports had increased the ghost’s toll to 40 planes. The Times later updated its story to reflect the air force’s new position on the Ghost of Kyiv.
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The world's essential solution for international arbitration has been recognized in the Best Legal Information Solution category
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that Kluwer Arbitration, the world's leading information-based solution for international arbitration, has been honored as a Silver Stevie Winner for the 20th Annual American Business Awards in the Best Legal Solution category.
"By providing legal professionals with extensive arbitration materials and AI-enabled analytics, Kluwer Arbitration transforms customers' workflow and enables a faster, more efficient arbitration process," said David Bartolone, Vice President and General Manager for the International Group within Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory. "We are honored that Kluwer Arbitration has received this recognition, and we look forward to continuing to evolve this solution to meet and exceed our customers' needs."
Kluwer Arbitration provides exclusive access to arbitration resources and a streamlined research experience that supports legal professionals throughout the arbitration process end-to-end, from selecting the right arbitrator for a case to building a winning strategy. With 4,400+ data-driven arbitrator profiles and relationships of 13,700+ arbitration professionals, the solution offers practical guidance, data-driven information, a rich collection of awards, and superior deep domain expertise content that together save time, make information easily accessible, and drive efficiency in the arbitration research process.
Developed from data-driven information, Kluwer Arbitration provides a visualization of each arbitrator profile, including pie charts and tables. Users can also access valuable information associated with the arbitrator, including links to publications and awards, to gain a deeper understanding of the arbitrator's views and approach. Kluwer Arbitration users can also identify connections of arbitrators to uncover potential conflicts of interest. Together, these data-driven tools empower legal professionals to find, compare, or challenge arbitrators while minimizing involved risks and increasing predictability and efficacy of arbitrator appointments for the parties.
The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories across industries.
Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2022 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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Installations of 5G Provisions and 5G STC Portfolio in Development
ORLANDO (AEA Booth #906), April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duncan Aviation, in partnership with Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), is actively developing several additional 5G Supplemental Type Certifications (STCs) for the Gogo 5G system and provisioning multiple models of popular business aircraft.
"The Duncan Aviation partnership on the active development of a comprehensive 5G STC portfolio is leading the industry as we prepare to launch 5G service later this year," said Dave Salvador, vice president of the aftermarket channel for Gogo. "There is great anticipation in the market for 5G and the enhanced inflight connectivity experience it will deliver, and these STCs are a critical component."
The STCs Duncan has actively in development for Gogo 5G will cover the following in-service aircraft:
- Bombardier Global Express, 5000, XRS, 5500, 6000, 6500
- Bombardier Challenger CL-650, CL-605, CL-604
- Bombardier Challenger 300, 350
- Gulfstream GIV, G300, G400
- Gulfstream GIV-X, G350, G450
- Citation 560XL, XLS, XLS+
Additional aircraft models will be added to the program as first-article aircraft are identified.
"We are excited to support business operators in their quest for continually improving their connectivity in flight," says Nate Klenke, Duncan Aviation's completions and modifications sales manager in Lincoln. "As an industry leader in the installation and certification of connectivity solutions and a longtime partner with Gogo, we are committed to developing solutions that allow customers to take full advantage of Gogo's upgraded 5G network."
Operators who have an AVANCE L5 installed have the foundation required for an upgrade to Gogo 5G, and Gogo is offering significant savings – up to $100,000 in rebates – through the company's First To Fly promotion. Aircraft will receive 5G provisions and operate on Gogo's 4G network until the X3 (5G) LRU is available for installation.
Gogo 5G has been designed to deliver high throughput with very low latency to address the increased demand in data-heavy services and applications in use today, such as video conferencing and social media, as well as emerging technologies in the future. The 5G chip passed a critical design review earlier this year, and Gogo remains on track to launch in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The Duncan Aviation STCs have been used for more than 265 installations of the AVANCE L5 system. Once the 5G STCs are complete, Duncan Aviation will perform the installations at its full-service facilities in Battle Creek, Mich., Lincoln, Neb., Provo, Utah, and many of the company's 26+ satellite locations.
About Gogo
Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.
As of December 31, 2022, Gogo reported 3,279 business aircraft flying with Gogo's AVANCE L5 or L3 system installed, 6,935 aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboard, and 4,475 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at business.gogoair.com.
About Duncan Aviation
Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems, full paint and interior services, engineering and certification services, and preowned aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has international aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at +1 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory repairs and overhauls.
Complete service facilities are located in Battle Creek, Lincoln, and Provo. We also have dozens of other facilities strategically located throughout the United States to provide customers with regional support and the quickest response possible to avionics, engine and airframe Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) situations.
For more information about any of Duncan Aviation's services, call +1 402.475.2611 or visit www.DuncanAviation.aero.
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Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations may or may not be realized. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give you no assurance these expectations will prove to have been correct. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions, data or judgments that prove to be incorrect. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, our reliance on third parties for equipment and our ability to commercially launch Gogo 5G services in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 28, 2023.
Any one of these factors or a combination of these factors could materially affect our financial condition or future results of operations and could influence whether any forward-looking statements contained in this report ultimately prove to be accurate. Our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on them. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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A smart, fun and hassle-free way to experience the best of small-farmed wines. Curated by a Master of Wine. Intelligently tailored.
LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stompy, an ultra-personalized and expertly curated wine experience, is pleased to announce its official launch. Created to deliver a better wine experience accurately matched to each person's taste, Stompy employs a revolutionary taste technology that organizes the world of wine and taste perception into a succinct new system. This approach was developed by Master of Wine Stephen Wong alongside co-founder Andy Williams, a veteran of technology, branding and advertising. Each wine available at Stompy is a carefully curated celebration of organic and sustainable small-farm vineyards. Stompy brings a new level of transparency to wine buying, focusing on wine growers and winemakers who are going further to create something better for humans and the planet.
The Stompy experience makes it easy to find wine that suits anyone's taste, no matter what their level of knowledge. It departs from traditional industry wine language and introduces a more holistic way to describe how and why people like (or dislike) different wines. Initially developed on the floor of restaurants and hotels, Stompy's algorithm tracks each person's preferences for more than 900 subtle variations in wine flavor to create a detailed taste map that is unique to each person, like a fingerprint. Each wine in Stompy's curation is then measured against each person's taste map and the best-matched wines are offered up. Customers can personalize their recommended selections even further by choosing a price tier and wine style preference, as well as filtering for organic, vegan or natural wines. As each customer enjoys and rates their personalized wines, their taste map improves and evolves with their preferences.
"Our platform helps solve the part of wine most people struggle with: accurately matching their tastes to wines without first trying them. Not everyone has access to a sommelier or expert wine friend. We want to bring that same intelligence and accuracy while introducing a curation of the best of sustainable small producers," says Williams. Wong adds, "The existing system of wine buying and categorization is universally objective and driven by discrete attributes, which is not the way the majority of people experience wine. Stompy aims to reimagine that system and implement one that is fluid, subjective and opens up a whole new world of rewarding, soulful and beautiful wine experiences for each individual."
Customers can experience Stompy's expertly curated and eco-responsible wines through a flexible subscription or through a one-time order anytime, with new wines being added to the website regularly. Stompy guarantees it can match people accurately to wine, and if a customer doesn't love one of their choices, Stompy will refund the bottle.
At its core, Stompy makes better, ethical, harder-to-find wine more accessible to the public by combining expert curation with taste-mapping technology to create a personalized wine experience tailored to each person's palate. Stompy truly believes that everyone deserves a great bottle, every time.
About Stompy
Stompy is a new way to discover wine that accurately matches palates with (better) wines. It cuts through the hassle and confusion of wine buying with pioneering taste technology, expert curation and a hassle-free subscription. This new approach to wine allows anyone to consistently experience great wine made by sustainable small-farm producers. Stompy was founded in 2020 by college friends Stephen Wong MW, a leading expert in wine innovation, and Andy Williams, a veteran of technology, branding and advertising. With Stompy, you always know where, by whom and how your wine was made. For more information, please visit www.stompy.co.
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DENVER, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Mining ("Compass"), the world's first and largest online marketplace for bitcoin mining hardware and hosting, today announced the launch of the "Compass Mining Protection Plan," the first protection product for ASIC Bitcoin miners.
Compass Mining was the first to open the doors to retail exposure in Bitcoin mining through its direct purchase and hosting packages. Compass Mining continues to expand its product offerings by creating a full suite protection product that will be made available to customers for each ASIC they have hosted at a verified Compass Mining facility partner.
"Compass Mining is pleased to expand additional protections to our miners," Jameson Nunney, Chief Strategy Officer at Compass Mining, said in a statement. "Bitcoin mining is a burgeoning, young industry. Simple protection products like this should be considered a financial primitive. Compass Mining is proud to have built the first ASIC-protection package to offer to retail Bitcoin miners."
Mining with ASICs represents a tangible way to participate in the Bitcoin mining industry. However, no product existed for Bitcoin miners to protect against natural disasters, hosting incidences or machine theft. Compass Mining's Protection Plan protects miners from certain unexpected events, all for a low opt-in cost.
"Like any asset, ASICs bear risk," said Compass Mining Director of Risk Karoon Mackenchery. "There's been a dire lack of comprehensive protection products for miners in the market until now. I'm pleased to have built this product alongside the Compass Mining team and our broker partners."
The Compass Protection Plan is available for all customer-hosted equipment at Compass Mining's partner facilities located in Texas, South Carolina, Nebraska and Oklahoma. Compass Mining plans on expanding the Compass Protection Plan to alternative sites, facilities and miners after completing its initial rollout to core clients.
"Compass Mining allows anyone to purchase their own Bitcoin miner and host it at one of our corresponding facilities," Thomas Heller, Co-CEO of Compass Mining, said in a statement. "We continue to build mining, hosting and service offerings for our clients in order to allow our customers to achieve the best possible outcome for their mining operations. We look forward to expanding the Compass Protection Plan to serve the entire industry."
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Organized religion plays an important role in many Americans' lives. But the Christian church isn't always a welcoming place. This week, one woman’s journey of connecting with God inside and outside the confines of organized religion. And how she's on a mission to make faith more accessible to everyone.
GUESTS:
- Candice Marie Benbow: Theologian, Essayist, Columnist, and Educator. She is the author of the new book Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who've Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn't Enough
This episode originally aired on June 1, 2022, and was produced by James Szkobel-Wolf, Zshekinah Collier and Catie Talarski. Disrupted is produced by Kevin Chang-Barnum, Emily Charash and Catie Talarski. Our interns are Taylor Doyle and Jacob Gannon.
Our show is also available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode!
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WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) – An Ohio teenager shot and killed his father after the two were involved in an altercation at a Wooster, Ohio home on Tuesday, according to police.
The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. at a home on Gasche Street, according to a press release from the Wooster Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound who was then taken to an area hospital.
The man, identified as 42-year-old Anthony Cantley, was stabilized and transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General hospital, where he later died due to his injuries, according to The Daily Record.
Investigators determined that Cantley had been involved in an altercation with his 17-year-old son. Details about the alleged altercation weren’t immediately released.
The teenager was then taken into custody.
The Wooster Police Department Detective Bureau said Wednesday that the investigation was ongoing. No additional information was immediately available.
Wooster, home to about 26,700 people, is located about 60 miles south of Cleveland.
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311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
NYZ028-012000-
Eastern Clinton-
Including the cities of Champlain and Plattsburgh
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms until midnight, then a slight chance of showers
after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around
10 mph until midnight, becoming light and variable. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. Light and variable
winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
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NYZ031-012000-
Western Clinton-
Including the cities of Dannemora and Ellenburg
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms
this morning, then showers this afternoon. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and
variable winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s.
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NYZ026-012000-
Northern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena and Norfolk
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Cloudy with
a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and variable
winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable
winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Light
and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs
in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
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NYZ087-012000-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and Gouverneur
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms until midnight. Cloudy with
a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable
winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. Light and variable
winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Light
and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 70s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
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NYZ029-012000-
Southeastern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of South Colton and Star Lake
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
until midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the lower 50s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows around 50. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
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NYZ027-012000-
Northern Franklin-
Including the cities of Fort Covington and Malone
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph this morning, becoming
light and variable. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. Light and variable
winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Light
and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Light and variable
winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
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NYZ030-012000-
Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly this morning.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph this morning,
becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
until midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in
the lower 50s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and
variable winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows around 50. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s.
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NYZ035-012000-
Eastern Essex-
Including the cities of Port Henry and Ticonderoga
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...Showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around
10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 10 mph until
midnight, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Light and variable
winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 70s.
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NYZ034-012000-
Western Essex-
Including the cities of Lake Placid and Newcomb
311 AM EDT Wed Jun 1 2022
.TODAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the
mid 60s. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a slight chance of
thunderstorms until midnight, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and
variable winds.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Light and
variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 70s.
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Her slaying went unsolved for 34 years. Police say they identified her killer after he licked an envelope
By Faith Karimi, CNN
After more than three decades of questions and grief, Tamika Reyes finally knows who killed her mother.
Anna Kane was 26 when her body was found on October 23, 1988, in a wooded area near Reading, Pennsylvania, with baling twine around her neck. An investigation revealed she’d been strangled elsewhere and dumped in the woods.
A local newspaper, the Reading Eagle, ran a front-page story seeking information on Kane’s death. In February 1990, about 15 months after she was killed, the paper received an anonymous letter from a “concerned citizen” with information that only the killer would know, police said.
The letter writer also left his DNA when he licked the envelope. The DNA from the saliva matched what was found on Kane’s clothing, authorities said this week.
But years turned into decades, and police still didn’t know who the suspect was. Finally, in 2022, Pennsylvania State Police used genetic genealogy testing to identify the killer — a local man named Scott Grim — law enforcement officers said at a news conference last week.
Now Reyes finally has some answers — although she’s sad for her grandmother, who died before learning the case was solved.
“I felt a little bit of everything when I found out,” she told CNN. “I was happy to finally put a face behind the monster who took her from us, (and) upset that he will never be able to face consequences.”
She was 9 when her mother was killed
For 34 years, Reyes, along with her two brothers and their grandmother, have wondered who killed Kane. The lack of closure has added to the distress of losing their mother, she said.
Then Reyes got a call last week from a detective about a stunning development in the case.
After years of waiting for justice, she was relieved investigators finally had named her mother’s killer. But she was disappointed to learn that Grim had died in 2018 of natural causes at age 58 and will not pay for robbing her and her siblings of a childhood with a mother.
Reyes was 9 when her mother was killed, and said she thinks about her every day.
“She was a firecracker — very outgoing, not afraid of anything, very honest, blunt and caring,” she said.
Reyes said one of her fondest childhood memories was taking walks with her mother and seeing her suddenly dance to random music playing in stores as they passed.
After her death, Reyes’ aunt took her in and raised her while her two brothers moved in with their father.
Reyes said she’s still bothered by the image the media painted of her mother, who was unemployed at the time of her death. Although her mother had a dark past that included drug use and prostitution, she was trying to turn her life around, Reyes said.
“She was portrayed as this slain prostitute, like she deserved what happened to her,” said Reyes, 43, who lives in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. “It was hurtful. She was more than that, she was a victim. She was a mother. She was loved. No one deserves what happened to her.”
Investigators used breakthrough technology to crack the case
Investigators said they identified Grim as the killer using genetic genealogy, which combines DNA evidence and traditional genealogy to find biological connections among people.
In recent years, companies like 23andMe and Ancestry have encouraged people to explore their genealogy by spitting into a tube and sending it off for analysis. These companies then send back information on their clients’ ethnic heritage, genetic health risks and family tree — as well as a raw data file of their DNA.
With millions of users seeking to explore their genetic roots, the practice has become a big business. It’s also become a valuable tool for law enforcement officers trying to solve old crimes.
DNA collected from crime scenes can now be uploaded to an online service that compares it to DNA submitted by people using companies like 23andMe to explore their genealogy.
If a possible match is found, genealogists can build out family trees to help police find potential suspects. In recent years this method has helped solve some of the nation’s most high-profile cold cases, including the one of the notorious Golden State Killer.
Investigators analyzed Kane’s clothing and found traces of an unknown man’s DNA. They later determined that it matched the DNA on the envelope from 1990, confirming investigators’ belief that the person behind the letter was the killer.
But while while investigators had Grim’s DNA profile, there was nothing to identify him because he had never been arrested for anything that required his DNA to be put into the system, authorities said.
That’s where genetic genealogy came in. Genetic genealogy’s effectiveness in cold cases depends on the quality of crime scene DNA and whether it has degraded, State Police Trooper Daniel Womer said at a news conference last week.
The detectives’ careful preservation of DNA evidence in 1988 provided a solid foundation for today’s investigators to examine with new technology, Pennsylvania State Police Sgt. Nathan Trate said at the news conference.
“All of that stuff was … preserved the way it should be, because they knew probably somewhere down the line whatever they collected could be that little piece of evidence (to solve the case),” Trate said. “Well, here we are in 2022, and that little piece of evidence that they collected was exactly what we needed.”
Reyes still has questions for her mother’s killer
Investigators don’t know much about Grim other than he lived in the nearby Hamburg, Pennsylvania, area.
They’re trying to determine whether he knew Kane, and have urged anyone who knows the nature of their relationship to reach out. So far, they’ve found no ties.
“But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t some connection that we haven’t figured out yet,” Womer said.
Kane was reportedly working as a prostitute at the time she was killed and may have been meeting a customer, Womer said, adding that police are trying to determine whether it was Grim.
The Pennsylvania State Police have declined to release the 1990 letter to the newspaper or to elaborate on exactly what it said.
“There was just intimate details about where she was disposed of, how her clothes were displayed, stuff like that,” Womer said. “This led investigators to believe that whoever wrote the letter had committed the homicide.”
Investigators said the biggest breakthrough in the case happened this year after they obtained a new sample of Grim’s DNA to compare with the older evidence. They declined to elaborate how they obtained his DNA when he’s been dead for four years.
“It was obtained legally through a search warrant,” Trate said.
Now that they have identified Grim’s DNA, police will review other open cold cases to see if he was involved, Womer said.
Meanwhile, Reyes still misses her mother.
“It has been hard growing up without a mom,” she said. “No child should ever have to grow up without their mom.”
Reyes still has so many questions she’d ask Grim if he was still alive. Why did he kill a young woman who was just trying to take care of her children? And what went through his mind when he learned she had a family that loved her?
Reyes knows she’ll never get the answers. But she’s glad her family finally knows her mother’s killer.
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Get and stay active with a desk-job fitness essential
If you’ve noticed your activity level going down while working from home, an under-desk treadmill may be the perfect solution. When paired with a standing desk, it’ll help you keep moving during the day, warding off the negative health side effects associated with sitting still all day. If you’re tired of coming up with excuses to avoid exercise, slide one of these treadmills under your desk to transform your day and your lifestyle.
Why get an under-desk treadmill
Getting your steps in has tons of health benefits. Walking on an under-desk treadmill means you can get those benefits without having to alter your schedule or endure bad weather.
Walking for even a few minutes each day can accomplish a multitude of good things for your body, both physically and mentally. Walking can:
- strengthen your heart to reduce the risk of heart disease
- lubricate joints and strengthen muscles to ease knee and hip pain
- improve mood and energy levels
- clear your mind to help you think creatively
Walking inside on a treadmill won’t have all the same positive effects as taking a walk outside, but it’s better than sitting for hours, especially if you turn off your screen and focus solely on walking for a few minutes.
How to pick an under-desk treadmill
Treadmill size
If you want to be able to store your treadmill when it’s not in use, make sure it’s small enough to fit under your bed or sofa or against the wall and that it’s lightweight enough for you to move easily. Built-in wheels help make storage easier. Some treadmills even fold up for even more convenient storage.
Conversely, if you’re tall, check the treadmill’s specifications carefully. Many treadmills designed to fit under desks are also compact and may not offer a long enough stride length for taller people to use comfortably.
Treadmill controls
Since under-desk treadmills have collapsible handles or no handles at all, they also lack the traditional interface for controlling the treadmill’s programs and speed. Most desk treadmills make up for this by coming with a remote control. Some also offer app controls to use the treadmill through your smartphone. Some can even change speed automatically according to where you’re walking on the footpad.
Noise level
If you want to bring your desk treadmill into an office environment, or if your home office is in an apartment, quiet operation should be a high priority. Look for a motor of around 2 horsepower and a sound level of fewer than 50 decibels for the quietest — and least disruptive — operation. Placing your treadmill on a mat can help minimize noise while also protecting your floors.
Safety features
Desk treadmills should be used with caution because they don’t have handrails like a traditional treadmill. Look for treadmills that can stop operating when they detect that the user has stepped off the treadmill.
If you plan to use your treadmill for running as well as walking at your desk, choose a model that has collapsible handles that can be folded out for use when running. Make sure that the treadmill has a high enough weight capacity and maximum speed to be used for running, too.
Best under-desk treadmills
WalkingPad P1 Ultraslim Foldable Treadmill
One of social media’s favorite treadmills features a remote control plus app control. Its super-slim design is less than 3 inches thick. It can be stored upright or folded up to measure 32 inches by 21.5 inches. It can go up to 4 miles per hour and includes technology to slow down and stop the treadmill to prevent falling.
Sold by Amazon
Compact yet heavy-duty, this under-desk treadmill has wheels to roll it in and out of storage. It features a shockproof rubber footpad to reduce vibration, a remote control, and a bright LED screen. It offers 12 programs and speeds up to 4 miles per hour. It’s 6.5 inches tall at its highest point and supports up to 220 pounds.
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Urevo 3-in-1 Folding Treadmill with Removable Desk
This treadmill offers a weight capacity of up to 286 pounds. With fold-up handles and speeds topping out at over 8 miles per hour, it even lets you run. Silicone shock absorbers help reduce the impact on your joints. The bar display on the handles can be converted into a workspace thanks to the included small desk.
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LifeSpan TR1200-GlowUp Under-Desk Treadmill
Most under-desk treadmills tend to be light and compact, but this durable option measures 63 inches long and supports up to 350 pounds. This makes it a good pick for those with a longer stride. It goes up to 4 miles per hour and many users note that it’s quiet enough to talk on the phone while using it.
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Sunny Health and Fitness Walkstation
A treadmill is a considerable investment, but this compact, budget-friendly model still delivers everything you need to exercise at your desk. It’s lightweight and reaches 3.75 miles per hour, while a large display shows the time, calories burned, distance and more. It comes with a remote control and safety features such as pausing when no weight is detected on the treadmill.
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WalkingPad A1 Pro Smart Walk Folding Treadmill
Sleek and easy to set up, this folding option has an elegantly minimalist display screen and quiet operation. Control your speed through the app or where you stand on the treadmill: walking near the front makes it speed up while walking near the back slows it down. It supports up to 220 pounds and tops out around 3.7 miles per hour.
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Goplus 2-in-1 Folding Treadmill
Use this treadmill on the walking mode under your desk for speeds up to 2.5 miles per hour, then fold the collapsible handlebars out to run at speeds up to 7.5 miles per hour. It offers a remote control, LED display, and a quiet motor plus a Bluetooth speaker to play your favorite workout playlist.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Burakovsky had two goals, including the winner in overtime, and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 9-8 on Tuesday night in the highest-scoring NHL game this season.
Burakovsky scored on a power play at 2:08 of the extra session to give Seattle the first six-game winning streak in franchise history.
“End of the day, it was one of those games where last shot wins, and that’s exactly what happened,” Kraken coach Dave Hakstol said. “It’s better to be on the winning side and the good side of it than the other, but it’s a crazy hockey game.”
Matty Beniers and Jared McCann each scored twice as the Kraken, playing their second NHL season, set a team record for goals. Alex Wennberg, Daniel Sprong and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored, and Martin Jones made 27 saves.
Gabe Vilardi had two goals for the Kings, but Cal Petersen allowed four on 16 shots after replacing Jonathan Quick early in the second period. Anze Kopitar, Viktor Arvidsson, Carl Grundstrom, Adrian Kempe, Sean Durzi and Mikey Anderson also scored for Los Angeles.
Durzi cut it to 8-7 with 8:16 remaining in the third period, and Anderson tied it with 6:21 to go.
“It’s a very, very confusing night for all of us,” Kings coach Todd McLellan said. “I’m really disappointed that we gave up nine goals, absolutely. But on the other side of the coin, I’m glad that we fought back, got a point, and scored eight. So it’s mass confusion right now for all of us, and we better fricking figure it out quickly.”
It looked as if the Kings were in position to score in overtime when Trevor Moore played the puck in the offensive zone before Kempe could get to the bench, resulting in a penalty for too many men on the ice. Burakovsky fired a wrist shot from the right circle through traffic on the ensuing power play.
“I got the puck in a good area, and I’ll take that shot from there all day,” Burakovsky said.
Despite securing the win with his second multigoal game in the past three outings, Burakovsky wasn’t happy.
“It was kind of a messed-up night,” he said. “We were trading chances, a lot of sloppy plays. I think we played a really bad game, and so did they. We were lucky that they didn’t play good at all.”
GOALS, GOALS, GOALS
Seattle topped the eight goals it scored against San Jose last Wednesday. McCann likened the game to playing pond hockey growing up in Canada before then pointing out the similarities to junior hockey.
“It’s gonna be one of those nights,” he said. “Gonna be a lot of goals, gonna be a lot of offense, so good to get the two points.”
STAY OR GO
Hakstol said he never considered pulling Jones, who picked up his 12th win in 18 games to match his total in 25 games with Philadelphia last season.
For the Kings, the decision to change goaltenders proved costly, as Petersen was at fault for the score that put the Kraken back in front.
Petersen made a blocker save on Sprong’s shot but didn’t realize the puck went high into the air before coming down in his crease, landing on his skate and tumbling into the net at 7:27.
Bjorkstrand then beat Petersen with a wrist shot from the high slot under the crossbar to make it 7-5 midway through the middle period.
STRANGE FROM THE START
The first period was practically a game unto itself, producing a 3-3 tie after 20 minutes with Kopitar scoring 16 seconds in. It was his 11th career goal in the first minute of a game, which puts Kopitar sixth in NHL history, and it set the stage for two power-play goals per team on their four combined opportunities. Kraken defenseman Justin Schultz picked up the secondary assist on all three of his club’s goals to set a franchise record for most assists in a period.
WORTH NOTING
Kings F Kevin Fiala had four assists, and D Drew Doughty had three. … Kraken F Jordan Eberle had four assists.
UP NEXT
Kraken: Host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
Kings: Host the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.
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SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Galleher LLC, one of the nation's largest flooring distributors, is celebrating Veterans Day this year with its partners at Building Homes for Heroes, a national non-profit organization that strives to build or renovate quality homes and gift the homes to severely injured veterans nationwide, mortgage free. Building Homes for Heroes recognizes the tremendous sacrifices of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces by supporting the needs of severely wounded or disabled soldiers and their families.
New and modified homes for injured veterans in the program will receive GemCore flooring, Galleher's signature line of resilient flooring that has the beauty of hardwood or stone or wood but is waterproof, scratch resistant, and easy to maintain. The first home with all new donated floors by Galleher was recently completed in The Villages, Florida.
"On behalf of the entire team at Galleher, we thank all U.S. veterans for their service and sacrifices for our country, and as a veteran myself, I am honored to work in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes," says Ted Kozikowski, President and CEO of Galleher. "Giving back to injured veterans is a cause that is extremely important to me and my colleagues at Galleher, and we are proud to provide our GemCore resilient flooring for use in new and refurbished homes for the injured veterans."
"We are thankful to everyone at Galleher for their partnership to provide resilient flooring to our veteran's homes," noted Andy Pujol, Executive Director of Building Homes for Heros. "The support of companies like Galleher and its high-quality GemCore flooring products enable our organization to help more injured veterans in need and support them as they begin to rebuild their lives."
Building Homes for Heroes® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that is strongly committed to building homes and rebuilding lives and supporting the brave men and women who were injured while serving our country. The organization builds or modifies homes and gifts them mortgage-free to veterans and their families. For more information on Building Homes for Heroes, please call 516-684-9220 or visit buildinghomesforheroes.org.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Sunday its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capacity and threatened additional powerful steps over upcoming military drills between the United States and South Korea.
The United States responded by flying long-range supersonic bombers in a show of force later Sunday for separate joint exercises with South Korean and Japanese warplanes.
Saturday’s ICBM test, the North’s first missile test since Jan. 1, signals its leader Kim Jong Un is using his rivals’ drills as a chance to expand his country’s nuclear arsenal to get the upper hand in future dealings with the United States. An expert says North Korea may seek to hold regular operational exercises involving its ICBMs.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized “suddenly” without prior notice at Kim’s direct order.
KCNA said the launch was designed to verify the weapon’s reliability and the combat readiness of the country’s nuclear force. It said the missile was fired at a high angle and reached a maximum altitude of about 5,770 kilometers (3,585 miles), flying a distance of about 990 kilometers (615 miles) for 67 minutes before accurately hitting a pre-set area in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
The steep-angle launch was apparently to avoid neighboring countries. The flight details reported by North Korea, which roughly matched the launch information previously assessed by its neighbors, show the weapon is theoretically capable of reaching the mainland U.S. if fired at a standard trajectory.
The Hwasong-15 launch demonstrated the North’s “powerful physical nuclear deterrent” and its efforts to “turn its capacity of fatal nuclear counterattack on the hostile forces” into an extremely strong one that cannot be countered, KCNA said.
Whether North Korea has a functioning nuclear-tipped ICBM is still a source of outside debate, as some experts say the North hasn’t mastered a way to protect warheads from the severe conditions of atmospheric reentry. The North says it has acquired such a technology.
The Hwasong-15 is one of North Korea’s three existing ICBMs, all of which use liquid propellants that require pre-launch injections and cannot remain fueled for extended periods. The North is pushing to build a solid-fueled ICBM, which would be more mobile and harder to detect before its launch.
“Kim Jong Un has likely determined that the technical reliability of the country’s liquid propellant ICBM force has been sufficiently tested and evaluated to now allow for regular operational exercises of this kind,” said Ankit Panda, an expert with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Chang Young-keun, a missile expert at Korea Aerospace University in South Korea, said that North Korea appeared to have launched an upgraded version of the Hwasong-15 ICBM. Chang said the information provided by North Korea showed the missile will likely have a longer potential range than the standard Hwasong-15.
Later Sunday, U.S. B-1B bombers and other aircraft separately trained with South Korean and Japanese fighter jets over and near the Korean Peninsula. A South Korean military statement said Sunday’s training reaffirmed Washington’s “iron-clad” security commitment to South Korea.
North Korea is sensitive to the deployment of U.S. B-1B bombers, which are capable of carrying a huge payload of conventional weapons.
The North’s launch came a day after it vowed an “unprecedentedly” strong response over a series of military drills that Seoul and Washington plan in coming weeks.
In a statement Sunday, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of Kim Jong Un, accused South Korea and the U.S. of “openly showing their dangerous greed and attempt to gain the military upper hand and predominant position in the Korean Peninsula.”
“I warn that we will watch every movement of the enemy and take corresponding and very powerful and overwhelming counteraction against its every move hostile to us,” she said.
North Korea has steadfastly slammed regular South Korea-U.S. military drills as an invasion rehearsal though the allies say their exercises are defensive in nature.
“By now, we know that any action taken by the U.S. and South Korea — however justified from the vantage point of defense and deterrence against (North Korea’s) reckless behavior — will be construed and protested as an act of hostility by North Korea,” said Soo Kim, a security analyst at the California-based RAND Corporation. “There will always be fodder for (Kim Jong Un’s) weapons provocations.”
“With nuclear weapons in tow and having mastered the art of coercion and bullying, Kim does not need ‘self-defense.’ But pitting the U.S. and South Korea as the aggressors allows Kim to justify his weapons development,” Soo Kim said.
U.S. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the U.S. will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the American homeland and South Korea and Japan. South Korea’s presidential National Security Council said it will seek to strengthen its “overwhelming response capacity” against potential North Korean aggression based on the military alliance with the United States.
The South Korean and U.S. militaries plan to hold a table-top exercise this week to hone a joint response to a potential use of nuclear weapons by North Korea. The allies are also to conduct another joint computer simulated exercise and field training in March.
The foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan, meeting on the sidelines of a security conference in Germany on Saturday, agreed to boost a trilateral cooperation involving the United States and exchanged in-depth views on the issue of Japan’s colonial-era mobilization of forced Korean laborers — a key sticking point in efforts to improve their ties, according to Seoul’s Foreign Ministry.
South Korea and Japan are both key U.S. allies but often spat over issues stemming from Tokyo’s 1910-45 colonial occupation of the Korean Peninsula. But North Korea’s recent missile testing spree is pushing the two countries to explore how to reinforce their security cooperation.
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Many Disneyland guests visit the park to meet their favorite characters, ride iconic attractions and enjoy some of its famous food items. But did you know that some of Disneyland’s iconic eats can be enjoyed outside the “Happiest Place on Earth?”
Dole Whip
Dole, the company behind the beloved park’s pineapple soft-serve Dole Whip, announced in March that the famed treat would be available in grocery stores nationwide.
The frozen snack item will be available in three flavors: pineapple, mango, and strawberry. The company didn’t specify when the frozen treat would be available in stores.
The Dole Whip mix can also be purchased on Amazon.
Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars
The famous Mickey Mouse ice cream bars sold at Disney Parks can also be found in your local Target, Ralphs and Walmart, along with other stores.
Disney released the ice cream bars in 2019, one of the many ways the company celebrated Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday.
The ice cream bars sold nationwide are smaller than those sold in the park.
Churros
Disneyland’s famous churros can also be purchased at various Smart and Final locations, according to Inside The Magic, a Disney blog website. The blog reported that Tio Pepe’s Churros Pastry Stix is the same churro brand used at the Disneyland Resort.
Mickey Beignets
In 2020, during the resort’s shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disney Parks Blog released the official recipe for Mickey beignets, a popular snack sold in Disneyland and Downtown Disney.
Disney fans can also buy the official beignets mix at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express in Downtown Disney or buy it on Amazon.
Mickey Waffles
For some, a trip to Disneyland wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a hot plate of Mickey waffles. For Disney fans craving the dish but won’t be visiting the park anytime soon, they can still enjoy the popular breakfast item at home.
The Disney Food Blog reported that Disney uses Carbon’s Golden Malted Waffle Mix to make the famous dish. The waffle mix can be purchased on Amazon.
Joffrey’s Coffee
Joffrey’s Coffee, the official specialty coffee at Disney Parks, can also be purchased online.
Disney fans can also subscribe to the Disney Signature Coffee Collection for $43.69 a month to receive “specialty coffee blends inspired by Disney Parks & Resorts,” the company website said.
Main Street Popcorn Company
The popcorn sold at various locations across Disneyland can also be purchased on Amazon for about $15.
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BERLIN (AP) — Russian pranksters posing as Ukraine’s ex-President Petro Poroshenko managed to contact Angela Merkel by phone to discuss developments in Ukraine and Belarus, although the former German chancellor appeared wary during the call.
Merkel’s office said Monday that the former German leader received a call Jan. 12 from someone claiming to be Poroshenko. The conversation was assisted by a German-Ukrainian interpreter from the German Foreign Ministry’s language service.
In an emailed statement, the office said Merkel informed the ministry afterward about the “impression that she gained of the caller during the call,” but didn’t elaborate on what that was.
Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov, known as Vovan and Lexus, posted on their Telegram channel what they said were excerpts from the call. The pair have previously embarrassed European politicians including French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda and then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as Elton John and Prince Harry, with similar hoax calls.
The recording features Merkel saying — as she has done publicly before — that the much-criticized Minsk peace agreement had bought precious time for Ukraine. Merkel and former French President Francois Hollande had brokered the peace agreement with Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015. She also criticizes repression in autocratic Belarus.
Poroshenko was Ukraine’s president from 2014 until 2019. Merkel led Germany from 2005 until the end of 2021.
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Next week's Big Ticket festival to celebrate community, family, hope and Jesus
GAYLORD — A weekend to come together in worship and praise is set to return to the Otsego County Fairgrounds in Gaylord next week July 7-9.
The three-day festival is a longstanding one in the Gaylord area that annually brings in people from across the state and beyond with a roster and lineup filled with various Christian based artists to fill out the weekends entertainment.
"Big Ticket Festival is really a festival experience where people encounter the living god in a space that celebrates Jesus, community, faith and hope," said festival board member and planner Becky Mason.
"This year we have an incredible lineup and festival for everyone," she added.
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This year's festival kicks off on Thursday, July 7, and continues through Saturday, July 9, with various acts and headliners throughout each day coupled with speakers, a kids zone, games and activities with festival partners, a Lego pit and more.
Headliners for this year's concert include Thursday's For King and Country, Friday's We the Kingdom and Saturday's Phil Wickham. However, other acts to look for in the schedule include Dave Mead, I Am They, Lloyd Nicks, Anne Wilson, American Arson, Shiny Penny, Reach City Worship and more.
"I'm so excited for this year and I think our lineup is exactly what our community needs; especially after all of the things that has happened this year through the pandemic and the recent tornado," said Mason.
"I think our community needs some hope and this festival gets to minister to the community in a unique way by bringing these artists and people together all for the same reason and purpose with a positive message," she said.
Mason added that she's also excited for those who attend as "Jesus is there with all of us as we get together to celebrate with like minded people."
Tickets for the festival are still available with various offerings including weekend and one-day passes for groups, adults and kids. More information can be found at bigticketfestival.com.
Mason noted that Big Ticket Festival is traditionally in June but, because of the pandemic, has moved to July for this year only. Next year the festival will return to its regularly scheduled weekend in June.
Contact reporter Sean Miller at smiller@petoskeynews.com. Follow him on Twitter, @seanmillerpnr, and Instagram, @sean_everest.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Olaplex Holdings, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of OLPX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Olaplex common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering conducted on or around September 30, 2021.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) macroeconomic pressures and competition in the haircare market were more robust than the Company had represented to investors; (ii) accordingly, the Company was unlikely to maintain its sales and revenue momentum; and (iii) as a result, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to achieve the financial and operational growth projected in the offering documents; and (iv) as a result, the offering documents were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
DEADLINE: January 17, 2023 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/olaplex-holdings-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=34800&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of OLPX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is January 17, 2023. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Snow and Arctic winds blasting across parts of Canada’s British Columbia and into the northwestern U.S. temporarily halted all flights at Vancouver’s airport Tuesday.
Forecasters warned of whiteout conditions in some parts of the Pacific coast province as life-threatening cold from the Arctic air mass was expected this week to sweep as far as the Southern U.S. during the peak winter holiday travel season.
As much as 30 centimeters (12 inches) of snow accumulated on parts of southern Vancouver Island while Metro Vancouver grappled with up to 25 centimeters (10 inches), the Ministry of Transportation said. Environment Canada forecast that as much as 10 more centimeters (4 inches) would fall before conditions ease in Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport temporarily suspended all incoming and outgoing flights early Tuesday, holding departing aircraft at their gates and stranding passengers aboard some arriving flights for hours.
The airport said it was dealing with “mass cancellations” and working to “deplane passengers safely” after the snowfall had an “unprecedented” effect on flights, airport spokeswoman Megan Sutton said in an emailed statement.
“Passengers who are expecting to fly today and this week are advised to check with their airline directly on the status of their flight,” she said, urging people to stay away.
The airport was crowded with stranded travelers, many sitting or sleeping on the floor.
Surrey, British Columbia resident Mary Guzman said she and her family boarded a flight to the Philippines at 9 p.m., hoping to enjoy Christmas with relatives there. But after spending the night on the tarmac on the grounded plane, they were told the flight had been canceled.
“The night was not easy, especially (because) we have a four-year-old daughter and an 88-year-old senior,” said Guzman, pointing to her toddler and elderly mother. “We didn’t sleep at all on plane. But that’s the thing, we understand it’s for our safety. So I continue to pray that we can leave tonight.”
B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation said in a statement that drivers on the Lower Mainland and southern and central Vancouver Island are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel.
BC Ferries also canceled all morning sailings between the Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and southern Gulf Islands because of poor visibility and difficulty reaching ferry terminals, while police in Abbotsford, east of Vancouver, reported whiteout conditions along Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley.
The universities of B.C. and Victoria, as well as Simon Fraser University and the B.C. Institute of Technology, all cancelled exams or classes scheduled for the morning and expected to update afternoon plans later in the day.
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LIRR admits overestimating Grand Central Madison demand, making adjustments
NEW YORK - The first week of full service to the new Grand Central Madison station on the Long Island Railroad has been anything but a smooth ride for commuters, with pictures and videos on social media showing people running to make their connections and trains that are jam-packed.
Brooklyn train riders say they've been neglected and no longer have direct service to Atlantic Terminal, forcing them to transfer at Jamaica station for shuttle trains.
Now, the MTA says it has heard people's complaints and that they are working to alleviate some of the issues.
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LIRR Interim President Catherine Rinaldi has admitted that they overestimated the demand for direct service to Grand Central. The MTA had added 271 trains each weekday for that service, leaving less train cars for those heading to Penn Station.
"We are looking at a train-by-train basis," said Rinaldi. "Every train, every day. How long is it? Who's on it? How crowded is it? And we're making adjustments to be able to reflect actually what we're seeing out there."
Additionally, the MTA eliminated some scheduled connections at hubs like Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal, forcing people to make a mad dash to catch connections.
In response to criticism from riders, beginning Monday, the MTA is adding three more shuttle trains to Brooklyn for the morning rush hound and will add cars to some rush hour trains on the Babylon, Long beach, Port Washington, and Ronkonkoma branches.
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NEW YORK — U.S. dog lovers, say “benvenuto” to the bracco Italiano.
The ancient Italian bird-hunting dog is the 200th member of the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds, the organization announced Wednesday. That means the handsome, powerful but amiable pointers can now go for best in show at many U.S. dog shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club event next year.
The bracco (pronounced BRAH’-koh) goes back more than two millennia in Europe but wasn’t brought to the U.S. until the mid-1990s, according to the AKC. It’s sometimes called the Italian pointer or Italian pointing dog.
The ideal bracco should be “tough and adapted to all types of hunting, reliable, docile and intelligent,” while also friendly and neither shy nor aggressive, according to the AKC’s standard for the medium-to-large breed.
“They’re very easy to live with and be around, and yet it’s like a light switch — when it’s time to jump in the back of the truck and go hunting, and they’ve got a job, they just light up like a Christmas tree,” said owner and breeder Lisa Moller of Portage, Wisconsin.
She and husband Dale relied on Labrador retrievers as pheasant-hunting helpers before a friend introduced them to a bracco about five years ago. The couple was quickly struck by the dog’s methodical hunting style in the field and affectionate nature at home: “They’re very Velcro,” Lisa Moller said.
The dogs — the proper plural is “bracchi Italiani” — have a deep bark and readily deploy it on spotting backyard wildlife, so “they may not be the right dog for everybody,” she noted.
AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo called the bracco a great companion for active families who can provide “the love and attention it needs.”
The AKC opened the nation’s oldest dog registry with a mere nine breeds in 1878. In the last decade alone, the club has added over 20 breeds, ranging from the teeny Russian toy to the powerful dogo Argentino. Criteria involve the total number and generations of registered dogs nationwide, their geographical distribution and other factors.
There remain many breeds that are registered elsewhere but not by the AKC, or aren’t formally recognized at all. Some aficionados eschew, or are torn about, the exposure that AKC recognition brings to a breed.
Animal rights activists denounce dog breeding, and they say that adding more breeds just exacerbates faddish demand for purebred pets and fuels puppy mills that feed it.
The AKC says it promotes responsible breeding aimed at preserving characteristics that equip dogs for various tasks and ease owners’ search for a pup they can live with and commit to.
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NEW YORK (AP) — While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains.
The U.S. job market remains strong, consumer spending is resilient and inflation has been slowing. But elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household costs have taken a toll on shoppers.
As a result, many are reluctant to spend unless there is a big sale and are being more selective with what they will buy — in many cases, trading down to cheaper stuff and less expensive stores.
Shoppers are also dipping more into their savings, turning increasingly to “buy now, pay later” services like Afterpay that allow users to pay for items in installments, as well as running up their credit cards at a time when the Federal Reserve is hiking rates to cool the U.S. economy.
Such financial hardships could help drive shoppers to look for bargains.
Isela Dalencia, who was shopping for household essentials like detergent at a Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey, earlier this week, said she’s delaying buying holiday gifts until Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — when online sales rev up. Then, she will wait again until the week before Christmas to get the best deals, unlike last year when she started buying before Black Friday.
“I am shopping less,” Dalencia said, noting she will spend about $700 for holiday gifts this year, one-third less than last year.
Katie Leach, a social worker in Manhattan, was also browsing the aisles at Walmart but said she will start holiday shopping during the first week of December as usual. This time, however, she’ll be relying more on bargains, her credit card and “buy now, pay later” services to get her through the shopping season because of surging prices on food and other household expenses.
“The money is not going as far as last year,” Leach said.
This year’s trends are a contrast from a year ago when consumers were buying early out of fear of not getting what they needed amid clogs in the supply network. Stores didn’t have to discount much because they were struggling to bring in items.
But some pandemic habits are sticking around. Many retailers that closed stores on Thanksgiving Day and instead pushed discounts on their websites to thin out crowds at stores are still holding onto those strategies, despite a return to normalcy.
Major retailers including Walmart and Target are again closing their stores on Thanksgiving. And many moved away from doorbusters, the deeply marked down items offered for a limited time that drew crowds. Instead, the discounted items are available throughout the month, on Black Friday or the holiday weekend.
Against today’s economic backdrop, the National Retail Federation — the largest retail trade group — expects holiday sales growth will slow to a range of 6% to 8%, from the blistering 13.5% growth of a year ago. However, these figures, which include online spending, aren’t adjusted for inflation so real spending could even be down from a year ago.
Adobe Analytics expects online sales to be up 2.5% from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, a slowdown from last year’s 8.6% pace when shoppers were uncertain about returning to physical stores.
Analysts consider the five-day Black Friday weekend, which includes Cyber Monday, a key barometer of shoppers’ willingness to spend, particularly this year. The two-month period between Thanksgiving and Christmas represents about 20% of the retail industry’s annual sales.
While Black Friday still has a strong place in the U.S. among shoppers, it has lost stature over the last decade as stores opened on Thanksgiving and shopping shifted to Amazon and other online retailers. Stores have further diluted the day’s status by promoting Black Friday sales throughout the month. This year, stores began sales earlier than last year to get shoppers to spread out their buying.
Plenty of shoppers like Lolita Cordero from Brooklyn, New York, are sitting out Black Friday.
“I’m shopping early, trying to get things on sale, discount, or clearance – and I use coupons,” Cordero said. “I never did Black Friday. I hear it’s a mess, and people get hurt.”
Still, some experts believe Black Friday will again be the busiest shopping day this year, according to Sensormatic, which tracks customer traffic. Consumers are also back to shopping at physical stores amid easing worries about COVID-19. In fact, more stores opened than closed in the U.S. last year for the first time since 2016 — and that gap is only widening this year, according to Coresight Research, a retail advisory and research firm.
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Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 122-120 loss to the New York Knicks:
– This was a needed sign of life.
– Even if not the needed victory.
– Needed after allowing 70 points in the first half in consecutive games for the first time in the franchise’s 35 seasons.
– After falling behind by 17.
– After coming out so listless that no less than Ron Rothstein questioned the Heat’s first-half play during his televised halftime segment.
– No, the end result didn’t help.
– The Heat’s sixth loss in their last seven games.
– And it only gets tougher from here.
– A loss Saturday to visiting Atlanta now would drop the Heat to No. 8 in the East, seeding for a road game in the play-in round.
– But at least there was the good fight.
– More of which will be needed.
– As well as a win or two or a few.
– Also what will be needed is more of a bench boost, so it doesn’t have to be Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo or bust.
– When it came to bolstering the Feb. 9 NBA trading deadline, the Knicks added Jason Hart.
– The Heat sat idle.
– Which has made life considerably more complex for Erik Spoelstra’s team.
– Friday was another example of operating with a limited support system.
– But it has reached the point where the non-Butler, non-Adebayo minutes are harrowing.
– Because the support system isn’t there.
– And it’s not as if a Kyle Lowry return changes that calculus with Gabe Vincent returning to the bench.
– With Vincent again off in this one.
– And with Victor Oladipo having lost his footing.
– The Heat could have added wing depth.
– But instead went for Kevin Love and Cody Zeller.
– Both have had their moments.
– But neither offers the type of sixth-man explosiveness the Heat have lacked this season.
– The type Immanuel Quickley offered Friday night for the Knicks.
– To his credit, Caleb Martin did his part off the Heat bench.
– But that was about it for Heat bench boost.
– Listed as questionable earlier in the day due to knee pain, Butler was available and in the starting lineup.
– With that first five rounded out by Adebayo, Love, Herro and Vincent.
– That lineup now is 1-4.
– Lowry again was out (knee), with Spoelstra confirming Lowry also will miss Saturday’s home game against the Hawks.
– Lowry has not played since Feb. 3.
– The Heat again listed Orlando Robinson as inactive, leaving him at four NBA days on his two-way contract.
– It well could be that Robinson remains inactive as long as Zeller remains available and productive.
– Meanwhile, Omer Yurtseven was in the starting lineup Friday for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, his first game action since the preseason, the return coming in the wake of November ankle surgery.
– Oladipo played as the Heat’s first reserve.
– Max Strus followed.
– And then Caleb Martin.
– With Zeller making it nine deep.
– Butler’s sixth free throw moved him past Alonzo Mourning for 73rd on the NBA all-time list.
– Butler’s second free-throw attempt moved him past Larry Foust for 93rd on the NBA all-time list.
– Butler’s second steal tied Carmelo Anthony for 89th on the NBA all-time list.
– Herro’s first defensive rebound was the 1,000th of his career.
– Herro’s fifth 3-pointer was the 550th of his career.
– Love’s first shot was the 11,000th of his career.
– Love’s first 3-pointer tied him with former Heat guard Tim Hardaway for 41st on the NBA all-time list.
– Zeller’s first offensive rebound was the 1,000th of his career.
– Strus’ first assist was the 250th of his career.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors at the Los Angeles rape and sexual misconduct trial of Harvey Weinstein have been deliberating for a week without reaching a verdict.
The jury of eight men and four women went home Friday afternoon and will return to resume deliberations on Monday morning.
They must decide on two counts of rape and five other sexual assault counts against the 70-year-old former movie magnate.
The jurors have had no questions for the court that might provide insight into the status of their work.
They got the case at the end of closing arguments on Dec. 2. They have been deliberating for 5 1/2 days, or about 24 hours total.
The only issue raised, and the only time the attorneys have returned to the courtroom in a week, came Friday morning when one of the five alternate jurors asked if he could be excused because of travel plans. Weinstein's lawyers objected, and the judge rejected the request.
Weinstein still has more than 20 years left on his sentence in New York after a rape and sexual assault conviction there that is under appeal.
In California, he could get 60 years to life in prison if he's convicted on all counts involving all four women he's charged with assaulting.
All four testified during the trial, along with four other accusers who testified for prosecutors attempting to show a propensity for such acts by Weinstein.
Prosecutors urged jurors to end the "reign of terror" of a man they called a "degenerate rapist."
Weinstein's lawyers argued that two of the women's accusations are entirely fabricated and two others reframed consensual sexual encounters as assault years later, after the #MeToo movement made Weinstein a target.
He has pleaded not guilty and denied engaging in any non-consensual sex.
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The theater is now named Orlando Family Stage, as it aims "to empower young people to be brave and empathetic" by creating quality theatrical experiences.
After several years of consideration and more than 18 months of research, stakeholder interviews and a brand audit, the organization’s board of directors approved the new name in a unanimous vote in February, according to a press release.
Orlando Repertory Theatre, mostly known by its affectionate nickname "Orlando Rep," was founded in 1926 and is the seventh iteration of the original theater company. They have operated for the past 20 years as Florida’s only professional theater for young audiences.
“We were looking for a more identifying name,” board chair Adam Scheinberg said in a statement. “We seized on the opportunity to have a correct and clear name, a refreshed brand, and a name that ties us to the arts and brings attention to our niche programming, serving family audiences. Our new name is not only the logical evolution of who we have become but points to who we continue to be and aim to serve.”
Executive director Chris Brown revealed the new name and brand June 15 at a special event for media, long-time partners, community leaders and stakeholders. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings both gave their remarks and declared June 15, 2023, as Orlando Family Stage Day.
UCF Dean Jeff Moore spoke about Orlando Family Stage’s prolonged partnership with the University of Central Florida. According to the press release, the partnership with UCF’s MFA program in Theatre for Young Audiences is one of just a handful in the country where students gain hands-on experience in the field and receive training from experienced professionals. This relationship with UCF is necessary for its success, he says.
“Theater moves us to greater awareness,” says artistic director Jeff Revels. “That is vital for a community’s strength and health. Our new name will help our demographic discover us more easily.”
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Since its inception in 2020 roomvu video content platform has acquired over 110,000 real estate professionals. Funded by a Former Top Producer realtor in Vancouver, Canada, the platform initially served as a niche market insights video solution for Real Estate Agents. But throughout the past 3 years, the content has expanded to images and stories as well ads. The platfrom now also has over 3000 Mortgage Brokers and Loan Officers using the product. The Web-based solution also now provides Social Media Management, Digital ads, and Email marketing to distribute the content it creates.
Roomvu is proud to announce its partnership with the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS®, Inc. (SRAR). SRAR is a leading Real Estate organization representing over 12,000 real estate professionals in Southern California. The partnership allows roomvu's content to be integrated within SRAR's state-of-the-art internal systems, allowing agents to Single Sign On and also manage their social media through the platform. Roomvu will also provide interactive market insight videos based on SRAR's data for all agents.
Here are what most agents face when trying to market their business on social media:
- Agents are not consistently posting on social media.
- Agents run out of local content to post, which leads back to problem #1.
This leads to agents doing little to nothing at all (even if the brokerage creates content for them)
roomvu's technology allows for a consistent flow of Hyper-Local Content Across Multiple Channels. The platform creates Hyperlocal videos, customized to each agent and automatically posts it on every agent's social media Inc: Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok! The partnership allows for all agents within SRAR to get 1 free social media post per week on Facebook, Twitter, or Linkedin, as well as access to exclusive discounts to upgrade courtesy of SRAR.
"The world of digital and social marketing is ever evolving. roomvu has always tried to stay ahead of the trends on Digital Media Marketing for Real Estate, and this addition is the next step in that direction that broadens our marketing focus beyond agents," says Sam Mehrbod, Founder and CEO of roomvu. "We know that agents and brokerages already have millions of things to do on their plate. So we do what we do best, Creating Powerful Content. This is our largest partnership todate, empowering more agents, to start posting on social media , start a conversation with their audience, and bring them more visibility"
"SRAR is constantly looking for ways to offer our members the newest technology and resources to help them succeed." Says Rich Pisani, 2023 President of SRAR. "We are excited to add a best-in-class social media provider that is also part of NAR's REACH Canada class of 2022."
Roomvu.com is the pioneer in Video Marketing for Real Estate Agents & Mortgage Brokers, Backed by the USA's National Association of Realtors. Roomvu generates Localized & Relevant Content for over 110,000 agents across and USA & Canada. It produces hyper-local content to automate Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, CRM and Digital Ads for real estate professionals.
The Southland Regional Association of REALTORS is the "voice for real estate" in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. Their mission is to support members in serving their community with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, and to champion real property rights and pathways to homeownership for all.
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Lake Worth Beach veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
On Saturday, people in Lake Worth Beach came together to honor a special member of the community.
A South Florida veteran named Herman Mathews celebrated his 102nd birthday.
Mathews said his greatest accomplishment in his 102 years is surviving World War II.
The celebrations got underway with a parade as first responders drove by in their emergency vehicles and motorcyclists from a local patriot riders group joined them.
The event took place outside the All County funeral home where staff who organized the birthday said they met him through some of their services and stayed in touch and have since become close friends.
"He is a special man we have all had multiple conversations with him and and I don't even know, I don't know how Herman became part of us but he did and we love him," said Jessie Marucci, who works with All County and is a friend of Mathews.
Marucci said Mathews doesn't have any local family so when staff found out it was his birthday, they decided to surprise him.
"I feel good, I feel mighty surprised. It's a surprise about this. Look at all these all these motorcycle guys!" said Mathews.
He said his secret to making it to 102 is a combination of drinking clear liquor, and a little bit of luck.
After the parade people got together inside the facility for food and beverages.
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Three years ago Amy Neville went to her son Alex's bedroom and found the 14-year-old lying dead on a bean bag chair. He had overdosed — Neville describes it as a "poisoning" — on fentanyl.
"An amazing child who could do anything he set his mind to was gone," Neville testified Wednesday before a House panel in Washington, D.C.
According to Neville, her son began experimenting with illicit opioids and other drugs while using the social media site Snapchat.
"It was on Snapchat that Alex was able to visit with dealers and other users. It was on Snapchat that he set up a deal to get pills," she said.
The dealer who sold fentanyl to Alex was never caught or prosecuted. Snapchat hasn't acknowledged any role in his death.
During testimony Wednesday, Neville said social media companies aren't being held accountable for putting children like Alex in danger.
She and other witnesses called for changes to a provision of federal law known as Section 230.
Would it help to open Big Tech to more lawsuits?
Section 230 shields social media companies from most civil lawsuits linked to content on their platforms created by users — including users engaged in criminal activity.
"The question isn't whether tech is completely responsible for illicit drug sales," said Rep. Kelly Armstrong, a Republican from North Dakota. "They aren't."
But Armstrong joined a chorus of lawmakers who say it's time for the law to be reformed.
"The question is what duty we should impose on those [social media] platforms to mitigate illegal illicit drug sales. The answer can no longer be 230's near total immunity."
Supporters of Section 230 argue it has allowed tech companies to open platforms to a wide array of speech. They fear changes could lead to a flood of lawsuits, forcing companies to curb controversial topics.
But critics at Wednesday's hearing said immunity from civil lawsuits has allowed social media companies to focus on profits that come from attracting and engaging young people, while neglecting safety.
Laura Marquez-Garrett is an attorney with a group called the Social Media Victims Law Center that's suing Snap Inc., the company that makes Snapchat.
"We have a client who literally drove to Snap's physical address because she was trying to report a dealer who killed her son," Marquez-Garrett testified. "She could not get through to anyone. She could not find a 1-800 number."
Witnesses also testified tech companies have been slow to use their technology to help law enforcement trying to catch drug dealers.
"[Social media companies] seemingly know everything there is to know about me as a private citizen," said Sheriff John Nowels, who created a task force to target on-line drug dealers in Spokane, Wash.
"It is ridiculous to think [companies] don't possess the same ability to identify people who are using their platforms for illicit purposes," he said.
Snapchat is where the kids (and the dealers) go
Much of the criticism focused on one company: Snapchat.
In an interview with NPR, the company acknowledged dealers target kids on their platform for one reason: it's popular.
"This is where young people are, right?" said Jennifer Stout, Snap's vice president for global public policy.
Stout said the company has improved software designed to identify accounts opened by drug dealers and is getting better at cooperating with law enforcement.
"In recent months we have only increased ... our ability to fulfill law enforcement requests for information," she said. "We prioritize these based on urgency. We respond to emergency disclosure requests, often in less than 30 minutes."
Free speech on-line versus safety
Advocates for unfettered speech on the Internet also question whether changing Section 230 to make social companies more vulnerable to civil lawsuits will reduce on-line drug sales.
"I think people who are motivated to find drugs and to use drugs are going to find the ability to use drugs," said Aaron Mackey with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a non-profit digital rights group.
According to Mackey, companies are already working to improve safety for kids.
He worries if social media sites are pressured to shut down conversations about drug use — possibly using AI detection tools — it will stifle speech and drive conversations relating to drug use into darker corners of the Internet.
"All it's going to do is make it harder for law enforcement to find where that's occurring, to find who the individuals are and prosecute them," he said.
But fentanyl deaths are rising fast among teenagers and children. One recent study found fatal overdoses among kids under the age of 14 had risen 15-fold in since 2015.
Most experts, including law enforcement officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration, agree social media platforms are a big part of the problem, making fentanyl-laced pills "easily accessible" to kids.
Wednesday's hearing shows Congress and tech companies face intense pressure to make children safer when they go online.
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Thousands of mourners are expected to fill a Queens church later Friday to remember Timothy Klein, the 31-year-old FDNY firefighter from a family of firefighters who died in a ceiling collapse while battling a house blaze this week.
Klein died in the line of duty Sunday when the second-floor ceiling of the Brooklyn house collapsed. He was the second FDNY member from Ladder Company 170 killed in the line of duty in just over three years.
Klein served the department for more than six years, following in the footsteps of his father and several other relatives who chose to fight fires. His funeral is being held at the Church of St. Francis DeSales, a Roman Catholic parish in Belle Harbor.
Thursday was the start of a long and painful goodbye in Brooklyn for the firefighter, as crowds spilled out the door and around the block from a Marine Park funeral home to remember Klein at his wake. It was a sea of support for the Breezy Point-raised man who lived up to the title of New York's Bravest.
Fellow firefighters and others gathered and showed up late into the night Thursday, some sharing hugs as they honored their fallen brother.
"Everything you hear about Tim Klein is, he was the best firefighter, the best son, the best brother, the kind of guy everyone relied on, leaves a hole in our hearts and his family," said Acting FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh.
Members of the FDNY saluted Klein's family as they walked into the funeral home Thursday afternoon. New York City Mayor Eric Adams was among those who paid their respects for a man remembered as a hero.
Friday's funeral comes five days after hundreds of FDNY personnel stood shoulder to shoulder outside of Brookdale Hospital as Klein's body was removed from the medical center. The 31-year-old was killed while responding to a house fire in Canarsie on Avenue N shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday.
FDNY officials said he was inside the structure with other firefighters when the structure became too unstable and they were called back to evacuate. Before Klein and the others could make it out, part of the second-floor ceiling collapsed, leaving him trapped.
Klein was appointed to the FDNY on Dec., 28, 2015, according to the department, and joined Ladder Company 170 in Canarsie after graduating the Fire Academy.
Klein is survived by his parents and three sisters.
The last firefighter to die in the line of duty was Steven Pollard. The 30-year-old died on Jan. 2019. He was helping victims of a car crash on the Belt Parkway when he fell more than 50 feet off the Mill Basin overpass.
Klein spoke at Pollard's funeral that year. The two were assigned to the same company in Canarsie.
“Tim made an impression on everybody he worked with, junior men who he trained and senior men who he impressed,” Lieutenant Robert Kittelberger of Ladder Company 170 said at Klein’s wake Thursday.
“He was a very big part of our firehouse; he was very dependable at a fire,” Kittelberger said. “This has been heartbreaking for us. We are going to stick together and get through the next couple of days and take care of each other.”
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The best power banks for phones, laptops and tablets
Nobody likes it when their device’s battery runs out. Whether you’re talking on your smartphone, working on your laptop or killing time on your tablet, a dead battery immediately stops the fun. Even further, it’s bad for long-term battery health to run it down to 20% or lower regularly.
A portable power bank can keep your electronics alive and preserve their battery health over time. Thanks to powerful charging protocols such as USB-C Power Delivery, they can pump up to an impressive 100 watts over a single cable.
With that said, they’re not all alike. Those with low outputs in the 18 to 30-watt range are meant for small devices, while larger models that can provide 45 watts and up are great for many laptops. With the increasing number of laptops that support USB-C charging, it’s easier than ever to go for a long time without ever plugging into the wall.
Important USB-C Power Bank features
Reliability
A quick internet search yields countless power banks available. Many of them have nearly unintelligible names, often just jumbles of letters that make no sense. Avoid those brands.
Instead, stick to relatively well-known brands. Some examples of quality power bank manufacturers include Anker, RAVPower, Jackery, Omni and Belkin, among others.
Capacity
The most recent crop of power banks generally holds at least one full smartphone battery’s worth of juice, at minimum. Most of them top out at just under 100 watt-hours, enough to completely refill most laptop batteries at least once.
Supported charging protocols
USB PD may be the most interesting charging development in the last few years. The ability to charge relatively powerful devices such as full-size laptops opens up many opportunities for travelers, remote workers and anyone who likes to work outdoors. Pay special attention to the maximum Power Delivery wattage each power bank can accommodate to ensure it’s enough to drive your laptop and charge it at full speed.
All-new Apple devices also use the versatile standard, so iPhone users should be looking for it to get the best charging speeds. Keep in mind that depending on if you’re using Apple’s iconic smartphone, you’ll still need a USB to Lightning cable for the next couple of generations.
Many power banks also support a standard called Qualcomm Quick Charge. The latest version, QC 4.0, charges up to 20% faster than its predecessor while staying as much as 10 degrees cooler. That’s not just a convenience feature, either. Lower temperatures mean less stress on the power bank’s battery cells and, therefore, a longer, healthier lifespan.
While there are some other, more specialized charging protocols that other smartphone manufacturers use, there are few power banks that support them.
Status indicators
Nearly all power banks have a visual indicator that shows the percentage of capacity remaining. Some have a row of LED lights representing 25% capacity each. More premium models tell you the exact percentage left. Still, others go the extra mile and include an LED display that lays out which ports are being used, how much current they’re taking up, how hot the battery is and what charging protocols it’s using. For one of those, though, you’ll have to make a decent investment.
USB hub functionality
Some power banks also function as USB hubs when plugged into a computer. It’s still a rare feature, but it’s worth it when you can find it. Many compact laptops are lacking in USB ports these days, and the USB-C port is lost when you need to use Power Delivery charging.
Portable power bank prices
Prices increase as capacity, output and charging protocol support get better. At the low end, you’re looking at around $20 for a compact model that can recharge nearly any phone at least once. At the other end of the spectrum, a 97-watt-hour battery pack with 100-watt Power Deliver and an LED status display will cost you at least $150 and probably more.
Best portable power banks
Best power bank for laptops
Its 65-watt output can power many of today’s best laptops, and the roughly 72-watt-hour capacity is relatively large but doesn’t make the unit too heavy. It also recharges at 60 watts, faster than much of the competition, and sports one USB-C and two USB-A outputs.
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Best power bank for smartphones
It’s thin, light and able to refuel most smartphones completely at least twice. It also doesn’t take very long to refill once empty. Plus, it comes from one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of electronics accessories.
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Best high-capacity power bank
It can store 185 watt-hours, nearly double that of the most common high-capacity models. The only drawback aside from its weight is that it’s not allowed on commercial airplanes.
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Best portable power station
If you’re headed to the woods for several days and need power for nearly any device, this nearly 300-watt-hour power bank can help. It sports two AC outlets, three USB ports and a DC electric socket like what’s found in cars. It’s also compatible with solar panels if you want to make it a consistent long-term power source.
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Other great power banks
It’s one of the fanciest around due to its informative LED screen that displays current, remaining charge, temperature and the active charging protocol.
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Some laptops need more juice than others. If yours is among them, this power bank should still suffice, as it can deliver up to 100 watts over USB-C to supported devices.
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This slim, attractive and affordable choice is perfect for keeping your phone topped off no matter how far you are from an outlet.
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Anker PowerCore III 10K Wireless
It’s made by one of the most well-known players in charging accessories and is one of the few with both Quick Charge and wireless charging functionality.
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It’s one of the rare models with the fabled USB hub support, which is a huge boon to owners of MacBooks or anything else with limited USB ports.
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This one’s interesting because it has a three-prong AC outlet with a dust cover in addition to one Type-C and two Type-A ports. There’s also a built-in flashlight to make connecting tiny plugs easy at night.
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This novel device can charge two devices as well as its internal 10,000-milliamp-hour battery all at the same time. It’s perfect for keeping a combination of a phone, and a tablet charged up on the go.
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Growth in Rates trading activity using Rule Builder indicates increased use of automated trading
NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg today announced that it has introduced a range of enhancements to its Rule Builder (RBLD) solution to continue optimizing its automated trading offerings. The new functionality available to asset managers helps improve efficiency of rules-based trading and comes alongside increased use of automation through RBLD.
RBLD is a multi-asset automated trading solution which offers buy-side execution traders a way to deploy and realize the benefits automation can deliver, including increased speed and accuracy in trading and allowing more time to dedicate to clients and complex workflows. RBLD allows users to create rules within the Bloomberg Terminal that automate actions on selected orders. These auto-routing rules can be easily shared, modified, enabled or disabled across a trading desk.
Fixed income Rates activity automated through RBLD has more than doubled since 2021, with year-to-date volumes until April 2023 reaching all-time highs for active users and trading activity. In addition, analysis of trading data showed a nearly five-fold increase in round-lot activity (>$5 Million), with more clients increasing the size of their orders automated using RBLD.
Bloomberg is focused on delivering new tools and functionality within RBLD as clients' use of automation evolves. Recent enhancements include:
- Timed Release: Clients can write rules for fixed income and equities trades, to delay an order by either a fixed amount of time or to a certain point in the future such as a particular market close. This enables them to automatically route orders to market to hit a certain benchmark time or to access markets that they wouldn't usually access due to a difference in trading hours.
- Order Rerun: Clients now have the ability to set up rules for fixed income trades that immediately re-submit a trade in the event a rules-based trade does not execute, such as limited dealer response or the limit price is not met. This helps increase the likelihood of execution for the same order.
- Integrated Economic Data: RBLD now has data from economic releases integrated into its rule-based workflow, enabling clients to manage risk and volatility trading across asset classes during significant market movements. Orders can be queued to appear in a fixed income EMS (TSOX) during the rules-specified time period, such as 5 minutes prior to or 10 minutes following an announcement.
"Effective automated trading solutions improve productivity and support the customized ways in which market participants look to access liquidity. This enables firms to focus on high-value activities to support their clients in a constantly changing market environment," said Colby Jenkins, Strategic Advisor, Capital Markets at Aite-Novarica. "Consistently enhancing these tools is key to meeting firms' increasingly sophisticated and continually evolving portfolio and trading strategies."
"As automation is now critical to our buy-side clients' trading workflows, they need solutions that deliver innovative capabilities that help in both boosting productivity and demonstrating execution performance improvements," said Ravi Sawhney, Global Head of Trade Automation & Analytics at Bloomberg. "Rule Builder clients are able to create and manage automation rules, in real-time, directly on the Bloomberg Terminal. Not only does this minimize their technology lift, it allows them to express their trading intent using the rich data-sets and analytics available across the Bloomberg network."
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Starting July 16, people in mental health crisis will have a new way to reach out for help. Instead of dialing the current 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8.
Modeled after 911, the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are suicidal or in any other mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional.
"If you are willing to turn to someone in your moment of crisis, 988 will be there," said Xavier Becerra, the secretary of health and human services, at a recent press briefing. "988 won't be a busy signal, and 988 won't put you on hold. You will get help."
The primary goal of the new number is to make it easier for people to call for help. But lawmakers and mental health advocates see this as an opportunity to transform the mental health care system and make behavioral health care easily accessible everywhere in the United States.
Here is what you need to know about the new number and what to expect once it launches.
988 fills a big gap in mental health crisis care
Currently, the majority of people experiencing a mental health emergency end up dialing 911.
The problem is that 911 wasn't set up to address mental health needs. Either callers end up in a frenetic emergency room, waiting for hours and sometimes days to get care, or they end up interacting with law enforcement, which can lead to tragedy or trauma.
Mental health advocates hope that 988 will become a widely known, safer and more effective alternative.
"Unlike other medical emergencies, mental health crises overwhelmingly result in a law enforcement response," says psychologist Benjamin Miller, president of Well Being Trust. "If you look at the data from the police, about 20% of their total staff time is spent responding and transporting individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis."
Just last year, he adds, more than "2 million people with serious mental illness were booked in jail." And nearly a quarter of fatal shootings by the police in recent years have involved people with mental illness, he adds.
Miles Hall was one of them. The 23-year-old was shot by the police during a mental health breakdown outside his home in California.
Miles had schizoaffective disorder, says his mother, Taun Hall, who started the Miles Hall Foundation to push for mental health reform.
But he was never violent, even when he was experiencing delusions or hallucinations, she adds. "He was just a great kid. He'd walk in a room, and he had this infectious smile. He was just a beautiful soul."
On June 2, 2019, when he experienced a mental health breakdown, his family called 911, hoping they could get Miles into an ambulance and a hospital. Instead, police showed up at their door.
"He was shot and killed in a big cul-de-sac in the middle of the street," says Taun Hall. "Miles was shot four times."
The goal of the effort behind 988 is to ultimately reduce these kinds of confrontations with law enforcement and connect people in crisis to help right away. It's part of a longer-term effort to ramp up mental emergency response teams around the country.
The idea for 988 has been in the works for a few years. In 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law a bipartisan bill to create this number to respond to all mental health crises. It's a joint effort by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
988 connects callers to a network of trained counselors
The 988 lifeline will connect people to the existing network of more than 200 local crisis call centers around the country. (The 10-digit suicide prevention number — 1-800-273-8255 — will remain active, but calls will be routed to 988 once that three-digit number launches.)
People who call or text the number will be connected to a trained counselor at a crisis center closest to them. If a local crisis center is too busy to respond right away, the call gets routed to one of 16 backup centers around the country.
For the vast majority of people who call the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the call itself is an effective intervention.
"We know that close to 90% of people who call get what they need from the phone call," says Chuck Ingoglia, CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
The remaining 10% of callers may need additional support or in-person care, and trained counselors at the lifeline will try to connect them to that care.
It could spur communities to develop more in-person crisis support
In preparation for the launch of 988, a growing number of states are starting to build up their capacity to offer on-the-ground urgent mental health care to people who call in a crisis.
Angela Kimball, senior vice president for advocacy and policy at the nonprofit Inseparable, was fortunate to have experienced what good care during a mental health crisis can look like.
In 2017, Kimball's son, who had bipolar disorder, had a major manic episode. He was 32 years old and living in Portland, Ore., at the time.
"He'd ripped out all the kitchen cabinets. He smashed the stove with a sledgehammer," recalls Kimball. "He was talking about how soap was poison and how he felt like he was being surveilled."
Kimball reached out to the local crisis center, which sent a mobile crisis team to her son's house. "They came in — they talked very respectfully and kindly to my son," recalls Kimball.
Kimball says her son willingly went with the team to a local crisis stabilization unit and was treated right away.
This kind of mental health crisis response is still rare. The 988 initiative is intended to change that.
"Over time, the vision for 988 is to have additional crisis services available in communities across the country, much the way emergency medical services work," said Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, the HHS assistant secretary for SAMHSA, in a statement.
Serious federal funds are supporting 988's launch
Ever since its launch in 2005, the existing 10-digit lifeline has seen increasing use. But until recently, local call centers received very little federal funding.
"They've been operating on shoestring for many, many years," says John Draper, the executive director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Many centers have closed because of lack of resources in recent years.
According to the HHS, in 2021 the lifeline received 3.6 million calls, chats and texts. But a 2021 report by SAMHSA found that the current system is able to respond to only 85% of calls, 56% of texts and 30% of chats.
Health officials project that the number of calls, chats and texts will at least double in the first full year after 988 goes live.
To prepare for this rise in demand, the federal government has made significant investments in the network.
"Earlier this year, Congress finally started appropriating additional dollars to provide support to call centers so that they could hire dedicated staff to work on the 988 number," says Ingoglia, of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
More than $400 million — up from $24 million — has gone toward beefing up the capacity of local and backup call centers and providing associated services, including a subnetwork for Spanish speakers, according to a statement from the HHS.
And that's significant, says Draper. "A number of centers are [now] being funded in ways that they've never received funds before, so it's very encouraging," he says.
The centers have been able to hire new staff, and the lifeline has been able to expand the capacity of backup centers.
And he's already seeing an impact on the lifeline's ability to respond to those who reach out, he says. For example, he says, "right now we're answering over 90% of our chats. And this time last year it was closer to 20 to 23%."
This could be the start of a new era, but there's a long road ahead
It will take time for 988 to reach its ultimate goal, advocates say.
"This is the beginning of a story," says Ingoglia. "It's going to continue to require investment at the federal level, at the state level, at the local level, to really make sure that this reaches its potential."
But making 988 fully operational and able to respond to every caller in time will take significant state-level funding as well as federal funding. The 2020 law allows states to pass legislation to add a small fee to cellphone bills as a permanent source of funds for 988 and associated mental health services. (That approach is used to help support 911 services.) But so far, only four states have done so, and only two more have legislation in the works.
A recent survey of 180 public health officials from around the country by the nonprofit research group Rand Corp. found that 51% of respondents said they were not involved in developing a strategic plan for 988. And only 16% said they had created a budget to support 988 operations.
But "a lot of states are recognizing the really critical need around mental health and mental health emergency access right now," says Lauren Conaboy, vice president of national policy at Centerstone, a behavioral health and addiction service provider operating in several states.
So she's hopeful that once the number goes live, more states will eventually start enacting legislation to better support 988 in the long run. That would include investing in initiatives like the mobile crisis team and crisis stabilization unit that helped the Kimball family in Oregon, as well as other behavioral health services, including addiction care.
"The transition to 988 has come to represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revisit and reconceptualize how crisis services are resourced and delivered in communities across the country," says Colleen Carr, director of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention at Education Development Center.
SAMHSA's Delphin-Rittmon is urging states and territories to invest more in transforming the country's mental health crisis response system.
Despite the slow progress in many states, mental health advocates are excited about 988.
"We've got to get the training wheels on it and get it out of the garage and start pedaling, knowing that this is a process," says Becky Stoll, vice president for crisis and disaster management at Centerstone. "We can keep maturing it and getting it towards being adequately capable in all areas."
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90th annual Texas Rose Festival season kicks off
Posted/updated on: July 16, 2023 at 9:25 pmTYLER – This year marks the 90th annual Texas Rose Festival. The kickoff celebration was held at the Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler on Friday, July 12th. It comes at the end of a long week of practices and walk-throughs. 2023’s Rose Princess, Conley Cavender, took the time to welcome out-of-town guests, the committee and sponsors. 2023’s Rose Queen, Laura Bryan, taking the moment to thank all of the volunteers after a long week of coronation practices. Tickets go on sale to the public starting September 1st at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The family of a 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in Virginia said Thursday that the gun he used had been “secured” and that one of his parents usually accompanied him in class but did not the week the shooting occurred.
The family’s statement was released by an attorney and did not elaborate further on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The family also was not identified.
“Our family has always been committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children,” the statement said. “The firearm our son accessed was secured.”
The family also said that the boy “suffers from an acute disability and was under a care plan at the school that included his mother or father attending school with him and accompanying him to class every day.”
The family said the week of the shooting “was the first week when we were not in class with him. We will regret our absence on this day for the rest of our lives.”
The statement was released through the office of Newport News-based attorney James S. Ellenson. It is the first public communication from the child’s family and comes nearly two weeks after the shooting occurred Jan. 6 at Richneck Elementary.
Police said earlier that the 6-year-old’s mother legally purchased the gun but that it was unclear how her son gained access to it. A Virginia law prohibits leaving a loaded gun where it is accessible to a child under 14, a misdemeanor crime punishable with a maximum one-year prison sentence and $2,500 fine.
No charges have been brought against the mother, but the investigation continues, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew said during one of two Facebook live chats he held with the community Wednesday.
During the first chat, the chief was asked at least twice about whether the boy’s parents would be held accountable or the mother charged. Drew responded by saying he wanted to ensure detectives were able to conduct a thorough investigation.
“I am not going to rush them,” Drew said. His department has a great relationship with local prosecutors, he said, and he has “tremendous faith” that “they will make the right decision based on the evidence that they have in front of them.”
Investigators have nearly finished interviewing the children who were in the classroom, Drew said, and police are working with a psychologist to talk to them about what they saw.
“This is a unprecedented incident that we have had in our city, where a 6-year-old child obtained a firearm, brought it to school, pointed it, fired and shot his teacher in front of other students,” the chief said. “I have a young teacher who suffered a gunshot wound while teaching her classroom. By the grace of God, she’s still with us today.”
The shooting has drawn international attention to the shipbuilding city, which sits along the James River near the Chesapeake Bay. It has many people across the nation struggling to comprehend how such a thing could happen, while fueling an ongoing debate about how schools discipline children.
The statement from the boy’s family also elaborated on the child’s relationship with his teacher, Abigail Zwerner, who is still recovering from the gunshot wound and has been called a hero by police and educators alike.
“Our heart goes out to our son’s teacher and we pray for her healing in the aftermath of such an unimaginable tragedy as she selflessly served our son and the children in the school,” the family said.
“She has worked diligently and compassionately to support our family as we sought the best education and learning environment for our son,” the statement continued. “We thank her for her courage, grace and sacrifice. We grieve alongside all of the other teachers, families and administrators for how this horrific incident has impacted them, our community, and the nation.”
The family said the child has been under hospital care since the shooting and is receiving “the treatment he needs.”
“We continue to pray for his teacher’s full recovery, and for her loved ones who are undoubtedly upset and concerned,” the family said. “At the same time, we love our son and are asking that you please include him and our family in your prayers.”
The shooting occurred as Zwerner was teaching her first grade class at Richneck. Authorities said there was no warning and no struggle before the boy pointed the gun at Zwerner. The bullet pierced her hand and struck her chest, police said. The 25-year-old teacher hustled her students out of the classroom before being rushed to the hospital.
Drew, the police chief, described the shooting as “intentional.” A judge will determine what’s next for the child.
The superintendent of Newport News schools revealed last week that Richneck administrators had learned the child may have had a weapon before the shooting. But a search did not find the handgun, despite staff looking through his bag.
The revelation fueled outrage among parents and particularly teachers. Many criticized school system administrators at a school board meeting Tuesday night for what they called a misguided emphasis on attendance and other education statistics over the safety of children and staff.
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BEIJING (AP) — Residents of some parts of China’s capital were emptying supermarket shelves and overwhelming delivery apps Friday as the city government ordered faster construction of COVID-19 quarantine centers and field hospitals.
Uncertainty and scattered, unconfirmed reports of lockdowns in at least some Beijing districts have fueled demand for food and other supplies, something not seen in the city for months.
Unusually large numbers of shoppers in the city’s northern suburbs left shelves bare in markets, but customers were relatively few in the center of the city of 21 million, where supplies remained abundant.
Daily cases of COVID-19 across the country are hitting records, with 32,695 reported Friday. Of those, 1,860 were in Beijing, the majority of them asymptomatic.
Improvised quarantine centers and field hospitals hastily thrown up in gymnasiums, exhibition centers and other large, open indoor spaces have become notorious for overcrowding, poor sanitation, scarce food supplies and lights that stay on 24 hours.
Most residents of the city have already been advised not to leave their compounds, some of which are being fenced in. At entrances, workers clad head to toe in white hazmat suits stop unauthorized people and make sure residents show a recent negative COVID-19 test result on their cellphone health apps to gain entry.
Several university campuses have been closed off and students in lower grades have been shifted to online classes.
Meanwhile, some of Beijing’s grocery delivery services have reached capacity.
An increase in demand combined with a worker shortage left some customers unable to book same-day delivery slots on Friday for food and supplies from popular online grocery services such as Alibaba’s Freshippo and Meituan Maicai.
Online, some Chinese users said some delivery personnel were unable to work because their compounds were locked down. The reports could not be verified.
Alibaba did not immediately comment.
At a Friday afternoon news conference, city government spokesperson Xu Hejian said it was necessary “to strengthen the management and service guarantee” of quarantine centers and field hospitals where people who test positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with an infected person are taken by police.
Authorities must “further accelerate” their construction and “coordinate the allocation of space, facilities, materials, personnel and other resources,” Xu said.
Officials have in recent days repeatedly insisted that China must stick with its hard-line “zero-COVID” policy that mandates lockdowns, mass testing and quarantines for anyone suspected of having come into contact with the virus. The policy is seen as taking a harsh toll on the economy and upending lives in many Chinese cities, leading the World Health Organization and others to call for a change in tack — calls the ruling Communist Party has angrily rejected.
While the number of cases and deaths in China is relatively low compared to the U.S. and other countries, the party remains committed to the strategy, which aims to isolate every case and eliminate the virus entirely. Most other governments have eased anti-virus controls and now rely on vaccinations and immunity from past infections to help prevent deaths and serious illness.
Harsher measures have been enacted in many other parts of China, despite the government urging more precise and targeted measures to reduce the social burden and economic costs. Local officials are under intense pressure to prevent outbreaks and often gravitate toward the most extreme measures.
Guangzhou suspended access Monday to its Baiyun district of 3.7 million residents, while residents of some areas of Shijiazhuang, a city of 11 million people southwest of Beijing, were told to stay home while mass testing is conducted.
A key issue is concern about public vulnerability to the virus. With few having caught COVID-19 or even having been exposed to the virus, only a small percentage are thought to have built up effective levels of virus-fighting antibodies.
China has an overall coronavirus vaccination rate of more than 92%, with most people having received at least one dose. But far fewer older Chinese — particularly those over age 80 — have gotten the shots and the earlier vaccination drive seems to have lost momentum.
Also Friday, Beijing cut the amount of reserves that banks are required to hold in a move that will help lenders comply with orders to defer repayments by companies that are struggling because of increasing anti-virus controls.
The amount of their deposits that banks are required to leave with the People’s Bank of China will be cut by 0.25 percentage point to an average of 7.8%, the central bank announced. It didn’t mention virus controls and said the cut would “consolidate the upward basis for economic stability.”
Private economists and the International Monetary Fund have trimmed already low forecasts of China’s annual economic growth as the government closes shops and offices and tightens controls on manufacturing.
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For people who enjoy backyard birds, there’s no joy quite like looking outside on a winter’s day to see their bird feeders bustling with Northern cardinals, blue jays, black-capped chickadees and other feathered friends.
But there’s still concern about whether encouraging birds to congregate can unintentionally contribute to the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, a disease that broke out earlier this year and largely affects waterfowl, raptors, scavengers, gulls and terns.
Earlier this fall, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommended that backyard bird feeders be removed as a precaution during the continuing outbreak.
In a recent update, the DNR is now recommending the following two tips for keeping birds safe this winter:
“The more you can do to discourage the artificial gathering of birds during this outbreak, the better.” Removing feeders isn’t mandatory, especially since most backyard songbirds are at a lower risk for contracting avian influenza. But removing feeders during fall migration, which ends for most birds in late fall and early winter, was recommended out of an abundance of caution. It should be safer to put out bird feeders this winter, particularly once local waters freeze over, the DNR says.
“Cleaning bird feeders every two weeks with a 1-to-10 bleach to water solution (10% bleach) is always good practice.” Regularly cleaning bird feeders helps prevent transmission of HPAI and other diseases, keeping your backyard birds healthy throughout the year. Use a 10% bleach solution to wash feeders, scrubbing away debris and drying the feeder before refilling; bird baths may be cleaned with a scrub brush in a solution of nine parts water and one part vinegar.
Stay up to date on the latest recommendations from the DNR via the avian influenza updates webpage or the HPAI FAQ page.
To learn more about Michigan’s birds, visit the MI Birds webpage.
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PHOENIX, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RVnGO (RVeloCITY, Inc., doing business as RVnGO, Phoenix, Arizona the "Company") announced today that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") relating to the proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The initial public offering is expected to occur after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions.
This press release is being made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
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TILLAMOOK, Ore., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The heat (and grill) is on, but does the sliced cheese on your burger make the cut? Tillamook Farmstyle Slices are the thicker, meltier choice for your grill game this summer.
Stand by for burger-inspo: Chef and New York Times Bestselling Author Gaby Dalkin of "What's Gaby Cooking" teamed up with Dan Pelosi, also known as "GrossyPelosi" and author of the highly anticipated debut cookbook, Let's Eat, to create a Double Cheddar Bacon Burger, featuring Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Slices, like you've never tasted before.
In New York City? You are invited to come see the dynamic duo in action, as Gaby and Dan grill up their Double Cheddar Bacon Burger sliders at the "Tillamook Slices of Summer" Event at The Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards.
"Tillamook Slices of Summer" at Hudson Yards event details:
- Noon to 7:00 PM EST on Monday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 27 – Event open to the public; Tillamook Farmstyle Slices samples available
- 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST on Monday, June 26 and Noon to 3:00 PM EST on Tuesday, June 27 – Watch Gaby and Dan in action and try their Double Cheddar Bacon Burger in slider form
Can't make it? No problem. You can enter Tillamook's Summer Grilling Sweepstakes for a chance to win your own portable grill. A winner will be selected in each of the 50 US states. Simply sign-up to receive the Tillamook e-mail newsletter and be entered to win one of 50 Tillamook-orange portable grills in the Tillamook Summer Grilling Sweepstakes.
About the recipe, by Gaby X Grossy:
This Double Cheddar Bacon Burger is truly out of this world incredible. It's got double the extra-thick and melty Tillamook Farmstyle Sliced Cheddar both INSIDE the burger and on top. There's tons of delish 80/20 beef along with some crumbled bacon, a big dollop of guacamole and a tomato on top to seal the deal. Everything is then wrapped in the embrace of a warm toasted burger bun! We are not saying this burger will change your life, but it will at least bring you all the delicious joy of Gaby and Grossy's friendship! Enjoy!
For the Burgers:
1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20)
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
8 slices Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Slices, divided
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 burger buns (your preference)
For the Caramelized Onions:
2 large yellow onions (about 1 pound) peeled and sliced into ¼ inch slices
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Guacamole:
4 ripe Hass avocados
3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
½ lemon juiced
½ lime juiced
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For Serving:
Sliced tomato
Add the ground beef, crumbled cooked bacon, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 heaping teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper to a large mixing bowl. Use clean hands to mix the meat mixture until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, then divide each portion in half, leaving you with 8 equal portions.
To form the burger, take one portion of beef and smash it into a round patty, slightly bigger than the bun. Take one slice of the Sharp Cheddar Slices and tear it into quarters. Shingle the cheese on the patty, leaving a ½- inch border. Take another portion of beef and flatten it to the same size as the first patty. Place it on top and gently crimp the patties together. Set the finished patty aside on a plate and continue the process with the remaining meat and cheese to make 4 total patties.
Prepare the caramelized onions. Heat butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large dutch oven or large sauce pan over medium high heat. Add in the sliced onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes uncovered. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 10 minutes stirring frequently. Drop heat to medium low and continue to cook till onions are deep golden brown for another 5-10 minutes. Place in a bowl to cool.
Prepare the guacamole. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, chives, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400-450 degrees F) and lightly oil the grates. Add the burger patties to the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. With 2-3 minutes to go, add the remaining Sharp Cheddar Slices on top of the burgers. Remove the burger patties from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the burgers are resting, add the buns to the grill, cut side down, and grill until lightly toasted, about 2-3 minutes.
To assemble the burgers, add a spoonful of caramelized onions and a patty on each bottom bun. Top with guacamole and a slice of tomato. Serve immediately. Recipe makes 4 burgers.
About Tillamook County Creamery Association
Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) recently achieved the distinction as a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) and prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, Tillamook® produces internationally recognized, award-winning cheese as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese spreads, yogurt, and sour cream, made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by a group of farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon and employs more than 900 people throughout the state. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. For more information on TCCA and Tillamook, visit Tillamook.com.
About Hudson Yards:
Hudson Yards is the newest neighborhood on Manhattan's West Side developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group. A template for the future of cities, Hudson Yards is Manhattan's first LEED Gold Certified Neighborhood; home to leading retail brands in every category from luxury to fast fashion, and first-ever stores from popular online retailers; restaurants and food experiences by world-renowned chefs and restaurateurs; dynamic cultural institutions and attractions including Edge, Vessel and The Shed; modern residences offering unparalleled amenities; more than five acres of public plazas, gardens and groves; the world's first Equinox Hotel; state-of-the-art commercial office space for industry leaders including Meta, Warner Bros. Discovery, BlackRock and more; and eventually a new 750-seat public school. For more information on Hudson Yards, please visit HudsonYardsNewYork.com.
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(NEXSTAR) – While Netflix’s fourth season of “Stranger Things” has been taking the Internet by storm this month, there was one character and his job in particular that stole the show: Surfer Boy Pizza employee, Argyle.
Now you have the chance to call Argyle.
Thanks to some Internet sleuths, “Stranger Things” fans found you can actually dial the number seen on the side of Argyle’s Surfer Boy Pizza van.
After you call the number – 805-457-4992 – you’ll be greeted by Argyle, played by Eduardo Franco, who tells you that “we make everything fresh here at Surfer Boy Pizza, except our pineapple, which comes from a can.”
The recorded call lasts for about one minute, and, unfortunately, you’re unable to order your own Surfer Boy Pizza.
However, you can likely find Surfer Boy pizza in a Walmart near you. The retailer is offering four varieties – meat lovers, supreme, pineapple jalapeno, and pepperoni – and a variety pack that includes one of each. The packaging even matches the boxes seen on “Stranger Things.”
Not sure about trying the pizza? Like Argyle says, “Try before you deny, bro.”
During a recent interview with Insider, Franco said he actually tried to land a different role – as another now-beloved character, Eddie – for the latest season of “Stranger Things.”
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Jay Leno thinks the 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta is aging nicely, and in this episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” he explains why.
Unveiled at the 2000 Paris auto show, the open-top Barchetta was a limited-edition version of the Ferrari 550 Maranello coupe, and one of the last Ferraris launched before the era of smartphones and infotainment. It’s from a simpler time when, as Leno puts it, “all you could do was drive.”
With its front-mounted V-12 and 6-speed manual transmission with gated shifter, the 550 Barchetta recalls classic Ferraris of the 1960s. And like a 1960s sports car, it was designed primarily as an open car, with only a rudimentary tent-like roof provided for sudden downpours.
The 5.5-liter V-12 features dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, along with dry sump lubrication—everything you’d expect from an engine wearing the Ferrari name on its valve covers. It produces 478 hp and 419 lb-ft of torque, which Ferrari says is good for 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds and a 186-mph top speed.
Beyond the numbers, the naturally aspirated engine, manual transmission, and lack of complex driver aids provide a purer driving experience than current Ferraris. It’s a genuine throwback that shows just how much things have changed over the past two decades.
Ferrari and coachbuilder Pininfarina built 448 of the Barchettas, compared to about 3,000 examples of the standard 550 Maranello coupe. The production run was completed fairly quickly, with the last car leaving the factory in December 2001. That wasn’t the end for convertible versions of this platform, though. After Ferrari refreshed the 550 Maranello into the 575M, it launched the 575M Superamerica, this time with a retractable hard-top roof. But that’s a story for another day.
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Volusia County mother charged after baby dies from overdose
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A Volusia County mother is facing an aggravated manslaughter charge in the 2021 death of her 4 ½ month-old son who a medical examiner determined died from a meth overdose, law enforcement announced in a news release Wednesday.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Andrea Dunmire's son died on Dec. 9, 2021, in a camper behind a vacant home on W. Euclid Avenue in DeLand. Dunmire told law enforcement she shared a bed with her baby boy, and he slept cradled in her arms next to her body, while she had meth stashed in her bra, the affidavit stated.
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"Because the decedent was a four-month-old, who was completely dependent on the actions of others for feeding and because of the neglect in allowing an infant to be exposed to controlled dangerous substances, the manner of death is homicide," the medical examiner's report stated.
Dunmire had already been in jail since December 2021 on multiple meth trafficking charges related to a major drug operation that was led by a former prison guard.
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The middle-age woman returns to the same familiar locations night after night to get some sleep. She deftly disappears into the landscape outside a government building, a public school, an auto parts store and a tucked-away hotel.
She’s part of the hidden homeless population in the Region. These people — our neighbors — can be found in every community when you start looking for them. For the past month I’ve spotted this woman at multiple spots in Valparaiso, a charming and growing city that is struggling to address its homelessness problem.
“Valparaiso has nowhere for these souls to go,” said Lance Nolting of Christ Lutheran Church.
The church he attends is one of a handful of places of worship in the city that, on a rotating basis, opens its doors overnight to homeless neighbors in the winter.
“Local churches have tried to step in and do the Christian thing,” Nolting said.
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The “Christian thing” seems to fall on deaf ears with other people in positions of power and influence who can formally address this chronic social problem. I’m not sure whether they don’t know what to do or simply don’t care.
The chronic issue of homelessness is itself homeless. Not enough of us are willing to welcome it into our minds or hearts. Contrary to popular assumptions, homelessness is not strictly an urban problem, or a mental health problem, or a poverty problem. It’s an awareness problem, as I wrote in my first column in this series. (Read it at NWI.com.)
“Homelessness is a structural, systemic problem, not an individual problem,” said Donald Spears, a professor of human services at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. “Many people greatly underestimate the seriousness of the homelessness problem, allowing the underlying conditions to be ignored.”
Major cities, such as Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, are attempting to “clear out” their homeless populations from visible areas. City workers are frequently sent to remove tents and other temporary shelters, forcing people to relocate to less visible locations.
“This only hides the problem,” said Spears, who has spoken extensively to his students about the broader sociological aspects of homelessness.
Many homeless situations do not conveniently fit the stereotype of a drug addict or mentally ill man who lives under an overpass.
While this is certainly one category of homelessness, there are increasing numbers of women with children and entire families who find themselves unhoused for various reasons. This includes medical bills, unemployment, domestic violence, lack of affordable housing, and an increasing number of rental units becoming condominiums, priced well beyond their ability to afford.
“Homeless” doesn't always mean living unsheltered from the elements.
“We occasionally receive calls from employers who discover that one of their employees has been living out of their car for months,” said Kevin Feldman, director of development for the Salvation Army in Lake County.
“There are growing numbers of homeless people who will stay one or two nights at a relative's house, the next four nights in a friend's apartment, one week with a coworker, and so on. These are also the hidden homeless.”
Most of us have house keys dangling on our keychains. Too many others in the Region have no keys to unlock their homelessness. They fit into the permanent housing infrastructure like a rusted key for the wrong lock.
“It's a winding path that takes grace and patience, but we are truly working to help resolve and prevent homelessness in our community,” said Lisa Franko, director of development at Housing Opportunities Inc. in Valparaiso.
The nonprofit resolves and prevents homelessness in Porter and LaPorte counties by coaching clients on a road to self-sufficiency. Its resource center is open seven days a week for people to shower, do a load of laundry, access its food pantry.
“During this time, they also have access to a staff member who can help start navigating them in directions for seeking help and next steps of shelter,” Franko said.
In fiscal 2021-22, about 1,200 people were served by its programs, including 228 individuals reached directly on the streets and 283 children who ended up housed, according to the group’s Community Impact Report.
Mary D’Aloisio is one of many Valparaiso residents who advocate for her homeless neighbors and who joins in the annual “point in time” count, which takes place this month. She got involved after meeting an elderly man named Gary who was homeless and mentally ill.
“He was kind of dancing in traffic by Valpo University,” she told me. “I tried to get him help.”
After a week, she realized that there are no appropriate shelters in her city.
“It all just kind of snowballed from there,” she said. “I started seeing shelter-less people everywhere. My husband and I aren’t the kind who can easily look away.”
The couple spotted an older woman named Peggy Sue who camped behind an auto parts store. And then another homeless person. And another. D’Aloisio and her husband have done what they can for these people. It’s not their job. It’s their compassion.
“It’s been emergency stop-gap measures and a runaround from the city,” she said. “It’s been devastating to keep talking about this issue in a beautiful community like Valpo, with people denying there’s a problem. It’s just gross to see the human-suffering consequences.”
In my next column in this series, I will investigate what city and region officials are doing — and not doing — to address these consequences. If they’re looking away, I want to know why.
Contact Jerry at Jerry.Davich@nwi.com. Find him on Facebook @JerDavich. Opinions are those of the writer.
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Tom Brady admits to failures, talks co-parenting with Gisele Bündchen following divorce
Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and ex-wife Gisele Bündchen divorced in October
Tom Brady praised his and his ex-wife's parenting skills following the couple's bombshell divorce.
The retired NFL quarterback opened up about what is important for his kids along with dealing with failure as he navigates life as a single dad. Brady and Gisele Bündchen divorced after 13 years of marriage. The couple shares two kids, Benjamin and Vivian.
For Brady, giving his kids a "real solid base and foundation" was important. "And I think myself and their mom have done an amazing job of providing that, and I think that we're just gonna keep doing it," he told Entertainment Tonight.
"We're never a finished product. The kids aren't finished products," Brady added. "At the end of the day, we're learning along with them. And all you can do is the best you can do with the opportunities that you have, and the challenges you have, and we all have unique challenges to our life that we deal with."
Brady admitted he doesn't have a "guidebook" to life, and still sometimes finds himself in a new situation at age 45.
"You don't know how to say always the appropriate thing or the right thing, but the only thing you can do for your kids is to try and say, 'All right, guys, this is kinda the way that it's worked for me, and the things that I've learned from, and now it's up to you, you gotta take it,'" Brady explained. "'Now, you've got choices outside of the house ... go out there and do well in the community, respect everyone, respect others. Go out there and make a contribution and find something you love to do. Bring a positive attitude.'"
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback noted that failure and "adversities" are what we are defined by.
"We're all gonna fail. We're all gonna have adversities in life, and I think you're defined a lot by your adversities because those are the things in the end that challenge you to grow the most," Brady noted when asked what advice he'd give his children.
"I mean, life has its ups and downs, professionally, and there's different things that happen in your life personally, and you just gotta continue to understand them emotionally, intellectually, and then as you move forward, try not to make the same mistakes. And just try to keep growing and become a better person by all your different actions."
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Brady and Bündchen officially announced their divorce in separate Instagram posts at the end of October.
The former NFL quarterback and the supermodel had been the subject of divorce rumors since the start of the 2022 season.
"In recent days my wife and I finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage," Brady wrote. "We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way. We will continue to work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve."
Bündchen added, "The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always."
The couple's two children have been spending time with both sets of parents and Brady revealed they have some fun travel plans for the summer.
Brady took the kids to Disneyland to celebrate the end of school, and Benjamin and Vivian will spend some time in Brazil with their mom before traveling to Europe with the NFL star.
"They got lots of good plans," he told People magazine. "These kids have a really good summer lined up."
"It's interesting because there's so much attached to their friends with their devices and so forth. But I think it's always a balance between letting them do those things and staying connected with people from Boston and from Tampa and from Costa Rica and from Brazil," Brady explained.
Along with his children with Bündchen, Brady also shares a son with former girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.
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Thirty-four classmates, 27 Steering Committee members, three days, and one amazing experience.
That sums up Leadership Midland, an annual Midland Business Alliance program which I was privileged to be a part of last week.
According to the Midland Business Alliance, Leadership Midland "develops and enhances leadership skills, informs leaders about opportunities and challenges facing the community, inspires leaders to make Midland a better place to work and live, and establishes a network of individuals to strengthen personal and organizational influence."
Leadership Midland began in 1986 and has more than 1,130 graduates.
From 6:30 a.m. Thursday until 3 p.m. Saturday, we were on the move, riding Bullock Creek and Midland Public school buses throughout the Midland area.
Talk about intense! In less than three days, we visited the Arnold Center, Senior Services, Greater Michigan Construction Academy, Live Oak Coffeehouse, Midland County Courthouse, Midland City Hall, Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, Bullock Creek High School, Chippewa Nature Center, Downtown Midland, Whiting Forest, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library and MyMichigan Medical Center.
Not to mention that we spent several sessions at Northwood University, our host for the two nights during the class.
If you have lived in Midland for several decades like I have (basically my whole life, in fact), you may think, like I did, that you know everything there is to know about this town. But I was really wrong about that. This was the first time I had visited the construction academy, Live Oak and the Alden B. Dow Home, a fact which served as a reminder that I have yet to see many places – and meet many more people – in this community.
If you are an extrovert, like my roommate for the class, Greater Midland Tennis Center tennis professional Arnel Hipolito, Leadership Midland is right up your alley. It lends itself to enthusiasm, boldness and spontaneity.
If you are more of an introvert, like me, well, this class is also up your alley. It pushed me to move outside of my comfort zone and to challenge limitations I had put on myself. For example, we were encouraged at the start of the class to sit with a different person each of the many times we got back on the bus to go to the next site. I embraced this challenge, and as a result I was able to chat with about 25 of the other participants by the time we had parted ways on Saturday.
Have I forgotten about the namesake of the program, leadership? Leadership was actually manifested in many quiet ways throughout the weekend -- by several classmates who stepped up to assist one of our classmates who was using an electric scooter and crutches, by those who hauled the heavy coolers full of refreshments when we got on and off the bus each time, by those who had the thoughtfulness to present gifts to the steering committee leaders who were in charge of our class.
Along the way, we heard from Northwood President Dr. Kent MacDonald, whose one-word counsel in terms of leadership was "awareness;" Three Rivers Corporation President Jon Lynch, who suggested that some obvious solutions may have never occurred to us; and Midland County Administrator/Controller Bridgette Gransden and Midland City Manager Brad Kaye, who in discussing the dam failure crisis of May 2020 reminded us that leadership often involves making the right decisions in the face of scathing criticism – in this case, life-saving decisions to evacuate residents ahead of the flood.
Now that the three-day class is complete, we get to embark on the class project that our group chose, which is helping the Bullock Creek School District elementary nature program. I am really looking forward to getting involved in that.
Now being a member of the Leadership Midland Alumni Association, I encourage you to apply for next October's class. If you are interested, you can email Diane Middleton at dmiddleton@mbami.org to be placed on a distribution list. She will send application materials out next spring. Or you can keep an eye on the Leadership Midland website http://mbami.org/leadership-midland/ or call 989-839-9901.
Dan Chalk is managing editor of the Midland Daily News and a member of the 2022 Leadership Midland class ("No props!"). Email him at chalk@mdn.net
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WASHINGTON — The Iron Sheik, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, has died at 81, his official Twitter account announced Wednesday.
Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri was an Iranian-born American who debuted in the WWE ring in 1973 as the Iron Sheik. He was the only Iranian champion in WWE history, winning the 1983 WWF World Heavyweight Championship. He was introduced to the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and retired from wrestling in 2010.
His character, who often acted as the villain in wrestling's choreographed stories, had an ongoing rivalry with fellow wrestler Hulk Hogan, turning Hogan into one of the most iconic heroes of the 1980s.
Khosrow's signature look played into his Iranian background: a shaved bald head, a traditional "buffo" style mustache and wrestling boots with the toe curled up.
On the Sheik's Twitter page, a long note to fans offered condolences to his loved ones and fans, and praised him as a family man whose values extended beyond the ring.
"Today, we gather with heavy hearts to bid farewell to a true legend, a force of nature, and an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik, but we also take solace in knowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come," the note began.
Khosrow was married to his wife Caryl for 47 years. They had three children and five grandchildren together.
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MONACO (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen’s lights-to-flag victory at the Monaco Grand Prix gave the Red Bull driver his fourth victory of the season and a record 39th overall for the team as he extended his championship lead to 39 points over teammate Sergio Perez on Sunday.
Verstappen’s wins have all been with Red Bull since his first on debut for the team at the Spanish GP in 2016 when he became the youngest F1 winner at 18 years old.
Seven years and two world championships later, the Dutchman set a team record for wins as he passed former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel’s previous tally of 38 victories when he won four straight titles from 2010-13.
“It’s great, I never thought I’d be in this position in my career,” Verstappen said. “It’s better than I could have imagined for sure.”
Spanish veteran Fernando Alonso was a season’s best second for Aston Martin as he collected a fifth podium in six races, albeit 28 seconds behind Verstappen, while Frenchman Esteban Ocon secured third place and a rare podium for Alpine.
Red Bull has won all the races so far.
“It’s super nice to win it in the way we did today with the weather and everything to stay calm and bring it home,” Verstappen said.
For most of the race, he coasted on a dry and narrow track where overtaking is the hardest in F1.
But an incident-free race in Monaco is rare and heavy rain played havoc with about 20 of the 78 laps left. Some drivers had pitted for the wrong medium tires shortly before the downpour and slid around.
“It was incredibly slippery,” Verstappen said.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. glided sideways into the barriers and was lucky not to damage his Ferrari. Kevin Magnussen lost control of his Haas and Lance Stroll retired after damaging his Aston Martin.
Red Bull had wisely put Verstappen on the versatile and more suited to the wet conditions intermediates on Lap 56 and they carried him to his second win in Monaco. The first was in 2021.
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth for Mercedes and picked up a point for fastest lap. His teammate George Russell was fifth, having earlier almost slammed into Perez as visibility worsened. A serious crash was somehow avoided in a hectic few minutes before the rain eased off.
“Braking was extremely fragile,” Alonso said. “I think everyone did an amazing job today to keep the cars on track.”
Alonso is third in the standings and closed the gap on Perez to 12 points. The 41-year-old Alonso’s podium was his 103rd in F1, while Ocon grabbed his third.
“I’m speechless at the moment,” Ocon said. “A little bit on my cloud at the moment.”
Russell was given a five-second penalty for rejoining the track in an unsafe manner but had just enough to keep fifth place ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Pierre Gasly (Alpine), a seething Sainz, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri (both McLaren) rounded out the top 10.
On Saturday, Verstappen just edged out Alonso to deny him his first pole for 11 years.
Perez, who won the race last year, started from last after a clumsy crash in qualifying and finished 16th.
The sinewy 3.4-kilometer (2.1-mile) street circuit gives the pole sitter a massive advantage if he makes a clean getaway, which is what Verstappen did as Alonso’s gamble to start on hard tires didn’t work.
“Max drove super well on the medium tires on that first stint,” Alonso said. “We (went) for all or nothing. We started on the hard tire and didn’t have the pace.”
After 26 of the 78 laps Verstappen was 12 seconds clear of Alonso, who even persuaded himself he had a puncture. Twice his team assured him it wasn’t the case.
Eventually Verstappen started losing time and wanted to pit for new tires but his team told him he’d fall behind Alonso if he did that.
At the same time Perez stuck among the back markers was getting tense, almost clipping Stroll and then bumping into the back of Kevin Magnussen’s Haas.
Sainz, meanwhile, was furious that Ferrari — a team with a worrying reputation for still making bad strategy calls — pitted him too early and put on the wrong tire to cover Ocon’s stop and let his team know with an outburst over team radio.
The Spaniard had already endured a difficult day after his front wing clipped Ocon’s Alpine as he tried to overtake. A portion of the wing came off subsequently but Sainz got away with just a warning for the incident.
The sky then darkened and rain started to fall heavily soon after drivers had completed 50 laps.
“I have to drive super slow because my tires are (expletive),” Verstappen lamented on Lap 54, while Alonso pitted a lap later for mediums.
Early on, Sainz’s front wing clipped Ocon’s Alpine as he tried to overtake coming out of the tunnel. A small piece of debris came off but the wing stayed on the car, and Sainz got away with a warning.
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Davinci Motor, a fast-growing Chinese manufacturer of high-performance robotic electric motorcycles, has made its first-ever appearance at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's most influential global tech event. The company took center stage and showcased the seamless user experience delivered by its futuristic DC100 electric motorcycle, which has also seen its US debut.
"We are thrilled to be here at CES 2023. The huge North American market is primed for the introduction of new market entrants, and with the technical prowess and knowhow that has gone into the creation of the DC100, we are well-positioned to become a major player here within the next few years," said Qi Wang, COO of Davinci.
"Users of traditional gas-fueled two-wheelers no longer need to compromise on performance when switching to a greener mobility solution. Given that the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the US market has already reached a mature stage with strong coverage nationwide, users have also no need to suffer range anxiety, a traditional pain point in the electric mobility sector," added Qi Wang.
The North American electric mobility market represents a monumental opportunity for Davinci. Research from IMAC Group shows that the overall size of the North American electric motor market is slated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.5% to hit a total value of US$32.9 billion by 2027.
The Davinci team have produced an electric two-wheeler capable of rivalling traditional 1,000 cc motorcycles. The technical specifications of the DC100 are industry leading when compared with other players in the electric motorcycle sector, able to hit 60 mph (100 km/h) in just three seconds before hitting a maximum speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). When it comes to range, the DC100 really packs a punch, with a battery capacity of 249 mi (400 km). Likewise, level-3 DC fast-charging stations, an industry standard in the North American market, delivers riders with a full charge in just half an hour.
The innovative braking system, smooth forward and reverse and hill-start/decent assist control can deliver an effortless riding experience, while its Combined Braking System and Traction Control System ensure rider safety.
The models on display at CES 2023 also demonstrate the bike's innovative smartphone-based dashboard feature. During the show, attendees could take a "virtual test drive" using the model's groundbreaking interface systems. Riders need only to dock their smartphones with the DC100 to take control, with their handset screens serving as the dashboard.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden avoided challenging Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro over his upcoming election and handling of the Amazon rainforest during the public portion of their first-ever meeting Thursday, while the Brazilian leader sounded a more defensive tone in addressing those issues.
The two had never met, or even spoken, before they took their seats in a room at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where Biden has been hosting a weeklong summit of leaders from the Western Hemisphere.
During the public portion of their meeting, Biden praised Brazil’s “vibrant, inclusive democracy and strong electoral institutions,” a show of support for a system Bolsonaro often criticizes.
Bolsonaro, who is up for reelection this year and faces a challenge from one of his predecessors, has been repeating baseless claims about his country’s voting systems in what some Brazilian analysts see as an attempt by Bolsonaro to cast doubt on the outcome if he loses in October.
Bolsonaro raised his upcoming election himself, striking a defensive tone as he did so.
“We do wish to have honest, clean, transparent, auditable, reliable elections” so that there is no “shadow of a doubt whatsoever following the elections,” he said in Portuguese through a translator.
“I came to office through democracy and I am quite certain that when I leave office it will also be through democratic means,” Bolsonaro said.
Biden, who has been on the receiving end of baseless claims by former President Donald Trump that he lost to Biden because the election was stolen, has made promoting democratic institutions at home and abroad a core feature of his presidency.
Bolsonaro supported Trump, and was one of the last world leaders to congratulate Biden, waiting more than a month after the November 2020 election to do so.
The U.S. and Brazilian leaders met about an hour before a U.S. congressional committee in Washington opened the first in a series of televised public hearings into the violent attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, by angry supporters of Trump, who sought to delay certification of Biden’s defeat of the Republican in the November 2020 presidential election.
Before the meeting, Bolsonaro told journalists that it wasn’t supposed to happen.
“I wasn’t expected to come here. They sent a special envoy and we set the agenda,” he told journalists outside his Los Angeles hotel, speaking of the U.S. “It is well set, so we will show up. It is like a marriage; you accept my flaws, I accept yours and let’s be happy.”
Bolsonaro had said he would attend the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas only if Biden agreed to a private meeting and also refrained from confronting him over some of the most contentious issues between them, three Brazilian’s Cabinet ministers told The Associated Press this week.
He did not want to be criticized over Amazon deforestation or warned about his questioning of the Brazilian electoral system’s reliability as he prepares to campaign for reelection, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly..
But Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told U.S. reporters who accompanied Biden to Los Angeles that no topic is ever off limits for the president. Sullivan said he anticipated that Biden would discuss “open, free, fair and transparent democratic elections” and that climate, including protecting the Amazon, would be among the topics of conversation.
In the meeting, Biden also offered kind words for Bolsonaro’s handling of the Amazon rainforest, praising Brazil for making some “real sacrifices” to protect the vast natural resource.
But Biden also suggested there’s more that can be done.
“I think the rest of the world should be able to help you preserve as much as you can,” Biden said.
As a candidate for office, Biden had criticized Brazil for rising deforestation in the Amazon. After Biden took office, Bolsonaro’s administration worked to demonstrate commitment to reining in the destruction. Efforts included stepping up its pledges at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, last year, and regular bilateral meetings with U.S. authorities.
But those conversations have stalled as data show continued deforestation. The most recent annual reading was the worst in 15 years. Bolsonaro has vowed to introduce mining, logging and other industries to the Amazon.
Addressing the Amazon, Bolsonaro again sounded defensive, telling Biden that “at times we feel threatened in our sovereignty in that region of the country. But the fact is that Brazil does very well preserve its territory.”
Biden and Bolsonaro, presidents of the hemisphere’s two largest democracies, met for about 45 minutes, the White House said. They did not shake hands in front of journalists who witnessed their public comments.
Unlike during a meeting Biden had earlier Thursday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the U.S. and Brazilian delegations wore face coverings.
A member of Bolsonaro’s delegation had tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the meeting, a White House official said. Since other members of the delegation were considered “close contacts,” the official said, the Brazilians were asked to wear masks and U.S. officials did the same.
The White House official requested anonymity to discuss the planning for the meeting.
Bolsonaro himself had flouted health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and proudly insisted he would not get vaccinated against the virus. He continues to say he has not received the vaccine, and has had his vaccination record sealed for 100 years.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt Turner told his American teammates not to worry when their match against Canada went to penalty kicks.
“He had the last word before we went out to the field,” U.S. interim coach B.J. Callaghan said. “It’s just encouraging the guys to stay calm, stay committed to what they’ve practiced.”
Turner stopped two penalty kicks, and the American beat Canada 3-2 in the shootout after a 2-2 draw Sunday night for a berth in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal against Panama. The U.S. had not won a shootout since 2005.
“A lot of the penalties that I had seen on my sheets or in my preparation, most of those guys were off the pitch by the time the pens were there,” Turner said. “I just trusted my instincts, really, and typically when I do that, I find myself having a lot more success.”
Brandon Vázquez gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead in the 88th minute, but Steven Vitória tied the score in the third minute of stoppage time with a penalty kick after a hand ball on Miles Robinson. Jacob Shaffelburg put Canada ahead in the 109th but an own goal by Canada’s Scott Kennedy made it 2-2 in the 115th.
Turner stopped Vitória’s opening penalty kick with his right hand when Vitória shot down the middle, as he did in regulation. Vázquez skied his attempt over the crossbar and Turner dived left to bat away Liam Fraser’s attempt.
“He’s a really settling force at the back for the U.S.,” Canada coach John Herdman said. “He’s got wonderful feet. He’s game management is very good, and he can save penalties.”
Cade Cowell, Gianluca Busio and Jesús Ferreira all converted for the U.S. while Kamal Miller and Jacen Russell-Rowe made shots for Canada. Charles-Andreas Brym put Canada’s final attempt off the crossbar.
The U.S.-Panama winner on Wednesday at San Diego advances to the championship match on July 16 against Mexico or Jamaica at Inglewood, California.
The Americans have reached 12 straight Gold Cup semifinals. Going to a shootout for the first time since losing to Panama in the 2015 Gold Cup third-place game, the Americans improved to 5-4 in games decided by penalty kicks, including 5-2 in competitive matches. They had not won a shootout since beating Panama in the 2005 Gold Cup final.
Vázquez had put the U.S. ahead with a header from DeJuan Jones’ looping cross. In his home stadium where he plays for Cincinnati, Vázquez scored his fourth international goal and third goal of the tournament. He had entered in the 73rd minute.
Vitória tied the score with his fifth international goal. Robinson was called for the penalty by Mexican referee Marco Ortíz after a video review of a ball bouncing off the defender’s arm while Robinson was challenging Rowe. Ortíz declined to award a penalty after a video review of a ball off Robinson’s arm in first-half stoppage time,
Shaffelburg gave Canada the lead when he picked up a loose ball near midfield and dribbled past Ferreira. From just inside the penalty area, Shaffelburg sent a shot that deflected off a calf of defender Matt Miazga for his first international goal.
Turner lofted the ball from midfield into the penalty area. Miazga centered a header to Jordan Morris, who headed the ball in front. Dayne St. Clair made a leg save on Busio, but the shot deflected off defender Kennedy and in for an own goal.
In the opening game, Jamaica beat Guatemala 1-0 on a 51st-minute goal by Amari’i Bell. The defender scored from a Demarai Gray pass with a right-foot shot from 8 yards for his first international goal. Jamaica will play Mexico at Las Vegas on Wednesday.
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO (AP Business Writers)
Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light’s parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them.
Target and Bud Light recently came under fire for their efforts to appeal to the LGBTQ+ community, only to come under more fire when they tried to backpedal.
But even as they battle the negative publicity, Target and Bud Light haven’t pulled away from this year’s Pride celebrations. Target is a platinum sponsor of NYC Pride, which requires a $175,000 donation. And Bud Light’s parent Anheuser-Busch is a sponsor of Pride celebrations in Chicago, San Francisco, Charlotte and elsewhere.
Many other big companies are sticking to their sponsorships as well, including PepsiCo, Starbucks, General Motors and Jeep parent Stellantis — all of which said they have been supporting Pride events for decades and aren’t hesitating to back them again this year.
Jeff Gennette, CEO of Macy’s, another major Pride sponsor, told The Associated Press that although the company has received some negative reactions to its Pride merchandise, the company is “very careful about how we put out this product that we select and how we position it on website and in stores” and doesn’t plan to remove any of it.
“We stand by our values and we’re a highly inclusive organization. And we think the bulk of America is as well,” Gennette said.
InterPride, which represents more than 375 Pride organizations globally, said 40% have reported their sponsorship dollars are up 20% or more this year.
The buying power of the LGBTQ+ community is likely too big for companies to ignore. LGBT Capital, a U.K.-based investment company, estimates the U.S. has more than 17 million LGBTQ+ people with more than $1 trillion in spending power.
“For every one customer knocking the display over, there are 10 who love it, and they are going to vote with their feet,” said Allen Adamson, co-founder and managing partner of marketing firm Metaforce.
Anheuser-Busch didn’t respond to questions from the AP about its Pride sponsorships. Target said its focus is “moving forward with our continuing commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community.”
Despite the corporate support, there are clouds hovering over the rainbow.
A majority of negative social media posts about Pride this year are attacking companies for being “woke” and accusing them of sexualizing or grooming children, says RILA Global Consulting, which tracks more than 100 million websites and social media pages per day.
That’s an abrupt change from last year, when a majority of negative social media posts were focused on brands being “inauthentic” and not truly supporting the LGBTQ population even as they expanded their offerings.
In May and June of 2022, there were fewer than 400 posts calling for Pride-related boycotts, RILA said. This year, in May alone there were more than 15,000.
The backlash comes amid a furious and fast-spreading debate over the rights of transgender people. At least 17 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors, most since the start of this year.
That has left many companies feeling jittery.
“I had a sponsor last night say their CEO is skittish about getting political,” said Fernando Lopez, executive director of San Diego Pride. “The fact that they’re even having that conversation is disheartening at best.”
Target has long marketed to the LGBTQ+ community. But it recently found itself at the center of the bullseye when angry customers tipped over Pride displays and threatened staff in some stores. Target wound up removing certain items, to the dismay of LGBTQ+ supporters.
Six weeks earlier, transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney revealed on social media that Bud Light had sent her a commemorative can emblazoned with her picture. Boycott threats immediately followed, fueled by conservative commentators such as Matt Walsh, who has 1.9 million Twitter followers.
Kohl’s, Lego and Southwest Airlines also have taken heat for their LGBTQ-friendly marketing in recent days.
The backlash has produced real consequences. In the month ending May 13, Bud Light’s U.S. sales were down 23%, according to Bump Williams Consulting. Target’s shares have plunged 20% since mid-May, wiping away $15 billion in market value, although that’s partly due to investor concerns about inflation’s impact on shoppers.
Lopez, at San Diego Pride, worries that some companies will back out of Pride celebrations because of concerns that boycotters will target them.
“Companies may not be anti-LGBTQ, but they don’t want to be putting their employees in a potentially dangerous space,” Lopez said.
Suzanne Ford, the executive director of San Francisco Pride, said she understands that companies are facing difficult decisions but they also know that the LGBTQ+ community is watching very closely this year.
“In the end, human rights will win out,” Ford said. “And we’re going to remember: Did you shirk and disappear on us or did you step forward and say, ‘Even if it’s unpopular with a segment of the country, this is the right thing to do.’”
Some Pride organizations had already distanced themselves from Bud Light because they felt it wasn’t doing enough to support the LGBTQ+ community beyond the street parties in June.
When Anheuser-Busch’s multi-year sponsorship agreement with Miami Beach Pride ended in 2021, the organization signed a new multi-year contract with Molson Coors. Robert Legere, director of sponsorships for Miami Beach Pride, noted that Molson Coors’ seltzer brand Vizzy made a $1 million donation to the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ+ group.
“We don’t just blindly say, ‘Oh sure, we’ll take your money.’ We want to make sure the companies have a clear path to why they want to participate,” Legere said.
Others, like San Francisco Pride, are sticking with Bud Light but bracing themselves for backlash from attendees who think the brand should have done more to support Mulvaney.
Ford, the executive director, said Anheuser-Busch has been a longtime patron and increased its donation to San Francisco Pride this year. The group relies on its sponsors to keep its two-day, $3 million festival free, Ford said, and its costs for labor and security are skyrocketing.
“There is some tension and we will be watching it. But on a local level, they’ve been a very great supporter,” she said.
In its hometown of St. Louis, Bud Light will sponsor the main stage at Pride and provide the beer for the VIP tent, said Jordan Braxton, the director of diversity, inclusion and outreach for Pride St. Louis.
“Times can be difficult, but they support us and we support them,” Braxton said. “They’ve been supporting us for years. It’s not our fault that you just woke up and realized it.”
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LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - A LaPlace couple has been arrested after a 1-year-old girl was found dead, according to St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre.
Tregre says officers responded to a call of a juvenile not breathing on Sun., Dec. 11 around 9:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Revere Drive.
The child was found unresponsive in a bed and first responders were unable to detect any vital signs. The parish coroner pronounced the girl dead at the scene.
Officers and medical personnel reported seeing bruising to her face and other parts of her body.
An autopsy found the baby suffered from several severe injuries to her head and body. The parish coroner determined the cause of death to be homicide by blunt force trauma.
The child’s mother, Keaura Dillon, and Renard Robinson, both 23, were arrested on Monday.
Officials say Robinson admitted to harming the infant, causing her to lose consciousness, leading to her death.
Robinson was booked for second-degree murder and is being held on a $300,000 bond.
Robinson reportedly told detectives he told Dillon about what happened prior to them calling 911.
Dillon was booked for accessory after the fact to second-degree murder. She is being held on a $190,000 bond.
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New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 13 game?
The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers play on Monday Night Football in a game on the NFL Week 13 schedule.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these NFL Week 13 picks and predictions for the game, which can be seen at 6:15 p.m. MST on ESPN and ESPN2.
The Buccaneers are a 3.5-point favorite in the game.
The Arizona Republic: Saints 21, Buccaneers 20
Jeremy Cluff writes: "A Saints would throw the throw the NFC South into absolute chaos. Chaos it is."
Bookies.com: Take the Saints with the points vs. Buccaneers
Bill Speros writes: "A year ago on December 19, Dennis Allen (filling in for Sean Payton due to COVID) coached the Saints to a 9-0 win at Raymond James. Will history repeat itself this year?"
NFL Week 13 odds: Bills vs. Patriots | Steelers vs. Falcons | Broncos vs. Ravens | Packers vs. Bears | Jaguars vs. Lions | Browns vs. Texans | Jets vs. Vikings | Commanders vs. Giants | Titans vs. Eagles | Seahawks vs. Rams | Dolphins vs. 49ers | Chiefs vs. Bengals | Chargers vs. Raiders | Colts vs. Cowboys | Saints vs. Buccaneers
ESPN: Buccaneers have a 65.2% chance to win the Week 13 game
The site gives the Saints a 34.5% chance to get the victory.
Draft Kings: Go with the Buccaneers to cover vs. Saints
It writes: "The Saints have lost three of their last four games, and all three were by a margin of ten points or more. Tampa Bay has a playoff berth on the line as we approach the end of the season, and for the struggles they’ve had, they do still have Tom Brady at the helm. The shutout in San Francisco highlighted a lot of the issues that the Saints have been facing all year, and it feels like this downward spiral is just going to continue. Bucs to cover."
How to watch:NFL Week 13 schedule, television information
Sports Betting Dime: Buccaneers 18.4, Saints 15.4
The site's formula predicts that the Buccaneers will win the Week 13 NFL game.
OddsChecker: Buccaneers won't cover vs. Saints
It writes: "This’ll likely come down to which defense can keep the score the lowest. Neither offense is good enough to win this game, especially with the Bucs losing Tristan Wirfs due to injury. So this should be a tight low scoring affair. Considering the massive spread, that means the Saints are the team to take here."
NFL power rankings Week 13:San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders surge
NFL playoff picture Week 13:NFC East a beast with four teams in postseason position
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
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- Elon Musk declared that he's going to vote for Republicans, saying the Democrats had become the party of "division & hate."
- The news follows months of criticizing President Joe Biden and other Democrats.
- Historically, Musk's companies have worked to influence both parties.
Elon Musk said twice this week that he plans to vote for Republicans in upcoming elections, even though he says he previously voted for Democrats such as former President Barack Obama.
Musk's stated political leanings will not surprise people who follow the celebrity CEO's interactions and proclamations on Twitter and elsewhere.
Behind the scenes, Musk and his biggest companies, SpaceX and Tesla, have worked to influence the U.S. political landscape for years through lobbying and political donations. Combined, SpaceX and Tesla spent over $2 million on lobbying in 2021. They tend to spend on both sides of the aisle.
But Musk has been historically anti-union, opposed to a billionaire's tax and is a vocal critic of President Joe Biden.
Meanwhile, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, said in a September interview with CNBC that Musk approved of his red-state social policies, which have included severe abortion restrictions, book bans that called for LGBTQ memoirs to be removed from school curriculum or libraries, and abuse investigations into families pursuing gender-affirming care for transgender children.
On Wednesday, Musk wrote on Twitter:
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"In the past I voted Democrat, because they were (mostly) the kindness party. But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will vote Republican. Now, watch their dirty tricks campaign against me unfold..." adding a movie popcorn emoji for emphasis.
The tweet followed earlier statements at the All In Summit in Miami on Monday, where Elon Musk accused Twitter of having a strong left-wing bias, saying during a podcast recording, "I would classify myself as a moderate, neither Republican or Democrat. In fact, I have voted overwhelmingly for Democrats historically. Overwhelmingly. I might never have voted Republican. Now, this election? I will."
Musk has characterized his pending $44 billion acquisition of Twitter a "moderate takeover" of the platform, not a right-wing takeover. But he then proceeded to bash the Democratic Party.
Spurred by podcast and event host Jason Calacanis, who is raising funds to help Musk acquire Twitter, the Tesla CEO said, "The Democratic party is overly controlled by the unions and the trial lawyers, particularly the class-action lawyers."
On the social platform, Musk has frequently insulted and scrapped with elected Democrats, including Biden, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
By contrast, he tends to engage in a friendly and nonconfrontational manner with right-wing elected officials like Lauren Boebert and far-right personalities including Steven Crowder, Dinesh D'Souza and others.
He also has said that he would reinstate former President Donald Trump on Twitter.
Twitter permanently suspended Trump from the platform in January 2021 following an attack by his supporters on the U.S. Capitol. The company said it made the decision following the Jan. 6 riot "due to the risk of further incitement of violence."
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The deaths of three men forced officials in Vermont to cancel the annual Islands Ice Fishing Derby.
Anglers were asked to get off the ice on Saturday, following the deaths of two individuals that morning.
According to Vermont State Police, the men were on Lake Champlain when the enclosed utility task vehicle they were operating fell through the ice. John Fleury, 71, was pulled from the ice and brought to shore, police said. He was rushed to the University of Vermont Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
A diver located the other individual, 88-year-old Wayne Fleury, inside the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Thursday, police said 62-year-old Wayne Alexander fell through the ice on Lake Champlain. Rescue crews found him after a relative reported that he didn't return from a fishing trip. He was also pronounced dead at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
The National Weather Service warned on Saturday that the area has experienced "well above normal temperatures" over the last two months, causing ice thickness on lakes and ponds to be inconsistent.
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Hundreds of Cannabis Workers Join Union in Only Three Weeks
ROCKFORD, Ill., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty workers at the Sunnyside Dispensary in Rockford, Ill., have unanimously voted to join Teamsters Local 777. It is the second dispensary in Illinois to join the Teamsters in less than two weeks.
"Workers in this field are organizing with us because they want contracts that address the issues that matter to them," said Jim Glimco, Local 777 President. "These include better wages and benefits, seniority, a voice on the job, respect, and so much more. We're going to fight to get these workers a contract that addresses their concerns, and then we're going to take that fight to every remaining non-union dispensary throughout Illinois."
"We're only three weeks into the new year and already we've had nearly 400 cannabis workers join our union," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region Vice President and Food Processing Division Director. "We aren't about to let this become yet another sector of the economy where all the revenue goes to shareholders and the C-Suite. So long as the Teamsters are around, cannabis is going to be an industry where workers have equitable compensation and prosperous, long-term jobs."
"We're unionizing with Local 777 because of the love for the industry that we have and our desire to feel safe in our decision to make a career out of it," said Keith Franz, a Wellness Advisor at Sunnyside Rockford. "With how quickly things change in this line of work, we wanted to have security and control over our futures in cannabis."
Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to teamsters777.org/.
Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
mmcquaid@teamster.org
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Summer can be hard for low-income families trying to keep their children fed. Dayton Public Schools is hoping to help provide meals through the summer months.
According to a release, children 18 and under can get free meals through the DPS Summer Food Program. Beginning on Monday, June 5, these kids can receive breakfast, lunch and a snack at various churches, summer camps and schools holding summer programs.
The Summer Food Program will run until July 28.
For a schedule of locations and times for these programs, click here.
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NY Albany NY Zone Forecast for Sunday, April 9, 2023
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5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
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15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
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Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming south after
midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to
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afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows
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336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
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in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to
20 mph.
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40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
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.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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.TONIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows
in the upper 30s. South winds around 5 mph.
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10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower
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50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
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Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
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afternoon.
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40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows
in the mid 50s.
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336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
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5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
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40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
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Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
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winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. West winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs around 70.
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Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
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5 mph.
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Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
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afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
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10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
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around 80.
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cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
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70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
30 mph in the afternoon.
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10 to 15 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows in
the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
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.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Whitehall and Granville
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336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds around
5 mph.
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph, becoming southwest around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
around 80.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
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in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ084-101500-
Southern Washington-
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Including the cities of Hudson Falls, Fort Edward, Cambridge,
and Greenwich
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper
70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
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in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ082-101500-
Northern Fulton-
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Including the cities of Caroga Lake, Northville, and Mayfield
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
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Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph
in the afternoon.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
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.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
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the mid 60s.
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NYZ039-101500-
Southern Fulton-
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Including the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
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Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds around 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to
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15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows
around 50.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s.
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.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Montgomery-
Including the cities of Amsterdam, Wellsville, and Fonda
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph,
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increasing to around 10 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
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Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph
in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s.
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Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
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Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
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Schoharie-
Including the cities of Cobleskill and Middleburgh
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
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Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around
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15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 50s.
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.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
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Western Schenectady-
Including the cities of Delanson, Esperance, and Duanesburg
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. West winds
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5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
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Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
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around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows
in the lower 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 50s.
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.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Eastern Schenectady-
Including the cities of Schenectady and Rotterdam
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming south after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
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Highs around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50.
West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows in
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the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of
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showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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NYZ050-101500-
Southern Saratoga-
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Including the cities of Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Mechanicville,
and Waterford
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming south after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
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10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
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10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows in
the lower 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows
in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
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in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ051-101500-
Western Albany-
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Including the cities of Altamont and Berne
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
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Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to around 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows
around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
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.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
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in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ053-101500-
Western Rensselaer-
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Including the city of Troy
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming west around 5 mph this afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to
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10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50.
West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Eastern Rensselaer-
Including the cities of Grafton and Hoosick Falls
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to west 15 to 20 mph with
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gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds
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15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
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Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of
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showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
NYZ060-101500-
Western Columbia-
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Including the city of Hudson
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph,
becoming west around 5 mph this afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. South winds around 5 mph in
the evening, becoming light and variable.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
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5 mph, increasing to west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower
50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Eastern Columbia-
Including the city of Chatham
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336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
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Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening,
becoming light and variable.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in
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the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
40s. West winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
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around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows in
the mid 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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NYZ059-101500-
Eastern Greene-
Including the cities of Catskill, Coxsackie, Athens, Cairo,
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and Jefferson Heights
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
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Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening,
becoming light and variable.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
5 mph, increasing to southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
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in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower
50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
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around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
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.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
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Western Ulster-
Including the cities of Ellenville, Woodstock, West Hurley,
Kerhonkson, Napanoch, and Phoenicia
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336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as
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cool with lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
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40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
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Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
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cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
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around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Eastern Ulster-
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Including the cities of Kingston and New Paltz
336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 60s. South winds around
5 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows
in the upper 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest
after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
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5 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower
50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows
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in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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NYZ066-101500-
Eastern Dutchess-
Including the cities of Pawling, Dover Plains, Millbrook,
Pine Plains, Amenia, and Millerton
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336 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows
in the mid 30s. South winds around 5 mph.
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.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50.
West winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
around 80.
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LAPORTE — Registration has opened for a pharmacy technician training program in LaPorte being offered by the LaPorte Community School Corp. and Indiana University-South Bend.
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This is a short-term program designed to train students for the Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam, which is required to become a certified pharmacy technician. Evening classes are scheduled to start March 16 and take place on Mondays and Thursdays at Boston Middle School, 1000 Harrison St., through early June.
The course costs $790, and students can register at iusb.edu (search for "professional development" and click the Pharmacy Technician Training link under Health Professions).
"This would be a great opportunity for high school seniors looking to go into the medical field or anyone with a high school diploma interested in a career as a certified pharmacy technician, CPhT," the district said in a news release.
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John and Blaire Sabol, Winfield residents since 2020, review the comprehensive plan maps.
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Winfield map plan for growth
Katie Lipski uses colorful sticky notes and dots provided to mark her suggestions for the map.
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Winfield maps plan for growth
Adrian Dominguez of Winfield talks with Alaina Shonkwiler, director of community and economic development for Veridus Group.
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Andrean’s Liv Delevic (4) looks to the official as Lapel’s Kerith Renihan (0) and Lindsay Arcella (2) go for possession in the fourth quarter during the 2A Semi State semifinals at Logansport High School.
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Lapel’s Rosemary Likens (30) passes the ball against Andrean’s Liv Delevic (4) in the third quarter during the 2A Semi State semifinals Saturday morning at Logansport High School. Delevic was called for her fourth foul on the play.
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Andrean’s Liv Delevic (4) goes to the basket off a turnover to make it 38-31 Lapel in the fourth quarter during the 2A Semi State semifinals at Logansport High School.
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Lapel’s Laniah Wills (11) and Andrean’s Madison Walton (14) take the opening tip Saturday morning during the 2A Semi State semifinals at Logansport High School.
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Andrean’s Victoria Allen (20) is surrounded by Lapel’s Kerith Renihan (0), Laniah Wills (11) and Jaylee Hubble (12) as she tries to get a shot off in the first quarter during the 2A Semi State semifinals at Logansport High School Saturday morning.
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Andrean’s Lailoni Staten (22), Aubrey Grasha (33), Alesi Rodriquez (10) and Samantha White (23) cheer as the 59er’s cut the Lapel lead to seven in the fourth quarter during the 2A Semi State semifinals Saturday morning at Logansport High School.
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Andrean’s Victoria Allen (20) pressures Lapel’s Madelyn Poynter (21) in the third quarter during the 2A Semi State semifinals at Logansport High School Saturday.
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Special-education students at Wheeler Middle School participate in Colonel's Coffee
After finishing up their coffee sale, Brian Karikari, left, and Evan Luri count their earnings, assisted by teacher Ryan Jurczak. Behind them is classmate Caleb Terry.
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Special-education students at Wheeler Middle School participate in Colonel's Coffee
Caleb Terry prepares iced coffee Thursday morning at Wheeler Middle School.
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Lake Station’s Travis Randolph (2) goes between Illiana Christian’s Andy Spoelman (33) and Mason Post (34) to the basket in the first quarter at Illiana Christian in Dyer Friday evening.
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Illiana Christian’s Mason Post (34) tries to get the ball away from Lake Station’s Armoni Gonzalez (5) in the first quarter at Illiana Christian in Dyer Friday evening.
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Lake Station’s Travis Randolph (2) with Maurion Turks (13) tries to get the ball from Illiana Christian’s Cody DeJong (25) at Illiana Christian in Dyer Friday evening.
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Illiana Christian’s Cody DeJong (25) tries to stop Lake Station Edison’s Armoni Gonzalez (5) as he goes to the basket in the first quarter at Illiana Christian in Dyer Friday evening.
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Lake Station’s Willie Miller (1) goes up to the basket against Illiana Christian’s Cody DeJong (25) and Noah Kieft (5) in the first quarter at Illiana Christian in Dyer Friday evening.
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Michigan City at Merrillville boys basketball
Former Merrillville football player Ryan Neal gives words of encouragement after his jersey is retired at Friday's Michigan City at Merrillville boys basketball game.
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Michigan City's Jameer Nelson is fouled by Merrillville's Bryce Peters at Friday's Michigan City at Merrillville boys basketball game.
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Merrillville's Robert Kennedy can't find the handle on the ball at Friday's Michigan City at Merrillville boys basketball game.
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Michigan City's Briton Franklin tries brings down a rebound at Friday's Michigan City at Merrillville boys basketball game.
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Lake County Board of Elections and Registration lottery
Election administrator Jerome Schmitt (right) passes a jar with names of primary candidates to members of the Lake County Elections Board.
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Lake County Elections Board member Michael Mellon picks a name for an East Chicago 4th District council candidate from a jar held by election administrator Jerome Schmitt.
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Portage better off now, mayor says
Portage Mayor Sue Lynch says the city is a stronger financial position than when she took office in 2020, but there's still improvement to be made.
Doug Ross, The Times
Justice for Judah
Jenna Hullett wipes away a tear as she talks about the death of her 4-year-old second cousin Judah Morgan, who was murdered by his father.
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association ("NPA") has filed a motion for leave to participate in Ninth Circuit case of Estate of Daniel Hernandez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Nos. 21-55994 & 21-55995, which raises important questions about police use of deadly force. The NPA has filed briefs amicus curiae across the country in support of rules of law that recognize and support the discretion of police officers to respond to the difficult and often life-threatening circumstances to which they are exposed in their line of duty.
In this case, after causing a serious multiple car accident, Mr. Hernandez confronted Officer Toni McBride of the Los Angeles Police Department with a box cutter in his hand, advancing on her and refusing repeated commands to drop the weapon. Mr. Hernandez' surviving relatives sued Officer McBride, the Los Angeles Police Department and the City of Los Angeles, alleging that Officer McBride violated Mr. Hernandez' constitutional rights by shooting him.
The National Police Association filed with its motion a comprehensive brief addressing the latest science concerning police decision making in complex and dangerous situations and how such research compels deference to officer decision making. Officer McBride arrived at a volatile scene that required her instantly to identify who was injured, assess the degree of those injuries for triage purposes, determine who or what might threaten injuries, and prioritize and get control of the threats.
Relevant research confirms that these circumstances, requiring complex "task switching," reduces efficiency, raises risk, slows reaction time—in a context where there is already a cognitive time gap between action and reaction of between 500 and 750 milliseconds. Extreme stress also causes changes in perception including narrowed peripheral vision, reduced depth perception and changes in the perception of time. Legal rules setting standards for officer behavior must take account of all these unavoidable human limitations.
Police officers like Officer McBride are required to make life and death decisions, subject to all of these limitations, in a matter of seconds. Officer McBride, though retreating as Mr. Hernandez advanced, was accused of firing too soon, and firing again after he got up again and appeared poised to sprint at her following the first two shots. Unlike a reviewing court, Officer McBride did not have the luxury of reviewing carefully documented evidence in a leisurely fashion.
The record, recorded on multiple video streams, also contains some indication that Mr. Hernandez was engaging in the phenomenon of "suicide by cop," in substance forcing Officer McBride to use deadly force upon him to defend herself and others. The NPA's brief presents relevant research on this circumstance as well.
In its brief, the NPA warns that it would be "contrary to the interests of law enforcement and social order generally to create a rule of constitutional law denying the use of deadly force against armed suspects advancing on police officers who refuse commands to drop the weapon." Police officers cannot effectively maintain control of violent offenders on the Nation's streets, and prevent further injury to the public if their only option available is to retreat until the suspects can somehow be controlled without the use of deadly force. That will not work for many offenders and poses an unreasonable risk to the lives of police officers and the public. The U.S. Constitution does not require such a result.
The National Police Association is represented by James L. Buchal of Murphy & Buchal LLP. The NPA's amicus can be viewed here: https://nationalpolice.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hernandez-v-McBride.pdf
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Good Monday morning! We are tracking a few isolated and scattered light sprinkles across the WLFI viewing area this morning. After 9 AM, we’ll have plenty of dry time however, it will be mostly cloudy for much of the day.
Morning lows are in the mid 50s and we will rise up back into the lower 70s for afternoon highs. We’ll have a refreshing ENE wind today reaching 5-10 mph at times.
Tuesday
Moving into tomorrow morning, be aware of more widespread light showers across our region. Rain will begin to work in after 4 AM through 11 AM. These will be light rain showers and may only produce a couple of hundredths to possibly a tenth of rain by Noon Tuesday.
Morning lows will be in the lower 50s with highs (dependent on sunshine) in the mid to lower 70s. The main cold front will finally knock this system out of here Tuesday night and into Wednesday which will usher in high pressure and tranquil weather for Wednesday and Thursday.
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invests in Optibus Ltd, that develops and provides optimization software for public transportation planning and management. The investment highlights the companies' shared commitment to sustainable bus fleets and more efficient transportation operations.
High quality, sustainable public transportation can be achieved through industry-wide digitalization and vehicle electrification. As part of Volvo Group, Volvo Group Venture Capital's investment in Optibus accelerates the digitalization and electrification of the global public transportation sector. The Optibus solution is in use in 1,000 cities in 26 countries across North and South America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. "Optibus offers a scalable SaaS solution and has doubled its revenue year over year. We are impressed by the founders, the team culture, and the company's achievements. We believe the Volvo Group can add considerable strategic value to the continued development of the business," says Christina Brinck, Investment Director, Volvo Group Venture Capital.
The bus market is transforming due to digitalization, electrification, and changes in business models. Advanced software solutions are key for cities and bus operators to take advantage of the market development. Optibus and Volvo Group will collaborate to create mutual strategic learnings and growth opportunities. "The collaboration with Optibus will contribute to our efforts to support customers with more efficient and sustainable transport solutions," says Anna Westerberg, President of Volvo Buses.
"We are honored to receive this strategic investment from Volvo Group Venture Capital to enable greener, more efficient public transportation operations through better software infrastructure. Between Volvo Group, as a global OEM with decades of transport industry expertise, and Optibus, as an agile, quickly scaling SaaS company, this relationship spurs the synergy needed to advance digitalization and sustainable fleets," says Amos Haggiag, CEO and co-founder of Optibus.
Volvo Group Venture Capital was founded in 1997 and invests in venture companies in North America and Europe. The aim is to drive transformation by facilitating the creation of new services and solutions and to support collaborations between start-ups and the Volvo Group. The market trends shaping the future of transportation and the strategic priorities of the Volvo Group define the investment focus areas: Logistics Services, Site Solutions, Electrification, and Climate Tech.
The transaction has no significant impact on the Volvo Group's earnings or financial position.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Croatia’s president said Friday that efforts by the European Union to uphold democratic standards in member countries threatened to tear the bloc apart, and condemned EU efforts to financially penalize Hungary for its alleged breaches of rule of law standards.
President Zoran Milanović made the statements during a news conference in Hungary’s capital Budapest following talks with his Hungarian counterpart Katalin Novák. Milanović echoed frequent Hungarian criticism of the EU, saying the bloc was overreaching in its powers over member states and that this excessive control had precipitated Brexit and driven the United Kingdom out.
The EU shouldn’t become, he said, a “United States of Europe,” adding that EU procedures against Hungary — which have frozen billions of euros in funding to Budapest over corruption and rule of law concerns — threatened to destroy the 27-member bloc.
“This sort of approach (between the EU and Hungary) is deeply irritating,” he said, warning that “today it is Hungary, tomorrow it will be some bigger country that will need to be ‘taught a lesson.’”
Milanović won the presidential election in Croatia in late 2019 as a liberal and left-leaning candidate, a counterpoint to the conservative government currently in power in the newest EU member state. But he has since made a turn to populist nationalism, and criticized Western policies both toward the Balkans and Russia.
Milanović has thus developed a reputation as pro-Russia, which he has denied. Yet in recent months, he has openly opposed the admission of Finland and Sweden into NATO amid the war in Ukraine, and the training of Ukrainian troops in Croatia as part of EU aid to the embattled country.
While the heads of state said they both condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine and support its territorial integrity, Milanović said he, like Hungary’s government, doesn’t support sanctions against Moscow, and characterized the conflict in Ukraine as a proxy war between Russia and the United States.
“The question is how much damage (sanctions) will bring upon us. It creates damage to Europe,” Milanović said. “We managed to bring Russia and China closer together. In whose interest is this? All those questions will have to be answered to me, especially by those who are making those decisions in my name. I demand an answer.”
Novák on Friday told the news conference that she welcomed Croatia’s Jan. 1 entrance into the 27-country Schengen Area, a zone of border-free travel in Europe.
With the entrance of Croatia into the zone, a border fence separating Hungary and Croatia was subsequently dismantled, a change that Novák said would grow tourism and ease travel between the neighboring countries and move the EU’s external borders further to the south.
Novák also called on Ukrainian authorities to respect the rights of the Hungarian ethnic minority in the western Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia, where she said that Hungarian flags had been recently removed from public institutions in what she called a restriction of minority rights.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is asking Congress for more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget he’s sending to Capitol Hill on Thursday to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.
More than half of the money, $1.7 billion, would go to the Department of Health and Human Services to support the Democratic president’s cancer initiatives across an array of departments and agencies, according to White House officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share details with The Associated Press before Biden formally unveils his spending blueprint later Thursday in Philadelphia.
The funding request would support a “cancer moonshot’ initiative Biden announced last year with the goal of cutting cancer death rates in half over the next 25 years. Biden aims to help close gaps in cancer screenings, better understand and address environmental and toxic exposures associated with certain cancers, and reduce the effects of preventable cancers, such as those linked to tobacco and poor nutrition. The initiative also spends money on cutting-edge research and resources to support patients and their caregivers.
The “moonshot” program was launched in 2016 by President Barack Obama and led by his vice president — Biden. As president, Biden resurrected the initiative last year.
Cancer is personal for Biden and his wife, Jill, as the disease is for millions of people in the United States who have been diagnosed with cancer or have lost loved ones to various forms of the disease. Both the president and the first lady this year had lesions removed from their skin that were determined to be basal cell carcinoma, a common and easily treated form of cancer.
In 2015, the Bidens’ eldest son, Beau, died of an aggressive brain cancer at age 46.
While Biden’s budget is unlikely to clear Congress untouched, fighting cancer is an issue that Biden hopes can find bipartisan support.
Cancer is among four issues that Biden made part of a “unity agenda” he announced in his 2022 State of the Union address. Veterans, drug abuse and mental health are the other issues. Congress last year passed numerous pieces of legislation to address aspects of the agenda.
In recognition of March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the White House on Friday was hosting a discussion with government officials and others on improving outcomes for this particular form of cancer.
Excluding some skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the fourth most-common cancer in men and women and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Featured speakers will include Simone Ledward Boseman, the widow of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020 at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, and NBC News anchor Craig Melvin, who lost an older brother to the same disease, also at age 43.
Separately on Friday, Jill Biden was scheduled to visit the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans with U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and his wife, Laura, to talk about the president’s cancer budget request and highlight the importance of colorectal cancer screenings. The Cassidys are medical doctors.
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(KTLA) – Another country may ban the upcoming “Barbie” movie because it features a map depicting China’s disputed claims on territory in the South China Sea.
Officials with the film review board in the Philippines are deliberating on whether to show “Barbie” in the country after it was revealed the movie features a map that shows the “nine-dash line.”
The nine-dash line, which China has claimed as its maritime border, has brought about tense confrontations with countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, who reject China’s assertions.
The nine-dash line was “repudiated in an international arbitration ruling by a court in The Hague in 2016,” according to Reuters. “China refuses to recognize the ruling.”
On Tuesday, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board of the Philippines posted a message to its website about the movie.
“We confirm that the Board has reviewed the film ‘Barbie’ today, 04 July 2023. At this time, the assigned Committee on First Review is deliberating on the request of Warner Brothers F.E. Inc. for a Permit to Exhibit.”
Local Sen. Francis Tolentino spoke to CNN Philippines that same day and touched on the topic.
Tolentino said that editing out the map could be a “middle ground.”
“If the invalidated nine-dash line was indeed depicted in the movie ‘Barbie,’ then it is incumbent upon the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board of the Philippines to ban the same as it denigrates Philippine sovereignty.”
Such a move, however, could risk angering film regulators in China, where “Barbie” has already been approved for a release and is expected to earn far more than it does in Southeast Asia. The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Warner Bros. for comment.
Earlier this week, Vietnam banned the film over the same marking and claimed it too violated the country’s sovereignty.
The Hollywood Reporter noted that the film has already been approved to be released in China, and the edit could anger the country.
“Barbie” is currently set to hit theaters in the Philippines on July 19.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), is moderating a panel featuring four industry experts on Thursday, Sept. 22, as part of the InsureTech Connect 2022 conference.
The panelists, who will discuss Solving for the World's #1 Climate Risk—Flood, are convening from 2:55 to 3:30 p.m., PDT, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The session is being held in the venue's North Convention Center, Islander Ballroom, Room E.
"Floods are the number one natural catastrophe affecting people in this ever-increasing world of climate risk," Kevelighan stated. "Yet floods also are the most uninsured natural catastrophes. Decades ago, floods were unpredictable and private insurance options were often unattainable, leaving governments to present risk transfer solutions. That is no longer the case. Innovation is a primary reason for this."
The four panelists joining Kevelighan on Thursday, Sept. 22, in alphabetical order, are:
- Christina Colby, Chief Customer Officer, Guidewire
- Seth Rachlin, Global Insurance Industry Leader, Capgemini
- Adam Rimmer Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, FloodFlash
- Raghuveer Vinukollu, Senior Vice President, Climate Resilience and Solutions Lead, Munich Reinsurance America
"The panel will discuss how innovation, along with public-private partnerships, can play a key role in mitigating flood risks," Kevelighan concluded. "Given the extraordinary flooding we've seen this year in Australia, Pakistan, and South Africa, as well as U.S. states such as Kentucky and Missouri, protecting life and property from this natural catastrophe is one of the world's most pressing public policy issues."
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May 31, 1953 – June 1, 2022
Beecher/ Illinois - Denis was born in East Chicago, Indiana to George Tatgenhorst, Jr. and Pauline Maskovich Tatgenhorst. He passed away at home surrounded by love on June 1, 2022, after a courageous 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Denis devoted his 40+ year career to Illinois law enforcement, proudly serving the Lynwood Police Department as patrol officer, juvenile officer, D.A.R.E. Instructor, and Sergeant for over 30 years. He was the Director of Community Policing in Minooka for 8 years, and the Director of Beecher Emergency Management Agency, where he also served as a part-time police officer and worked in community policing. Early in his career Denis also served the Thornton and East Hazel Crest departments and began his career journey at the Glenwood Police Department as a police cadet and dispatcher. Denis was an alumnus of Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command, and proudly served in the U.S. Army 101 st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles, for a brief while during the Vietnam era. Denis loved camping (aka "glamping") at the family's slice of heaven in Michigan, go-kart, stock car and NASCAR racing, and his family.
Denis devoted many hours to numerous organizations, including Lions Club, various Law Enforcement Explorer programs, Special Olympics, food pantries, Shop with a Cop and Project Share. He participated in building "NASQUADS" for three police departments. He was known for his booming voice, having no filter, riding in their Slingshot, talking like Donald Duck, loved to dance, and his we're-doing-this-my-way state of mind. On a family cruise he was voted "Mr. Diamond Princess" (really, you had to be there) and by the end of the cruise everyone on the ship knew him by name. But he could be a softy, and with his partner in life Denise, they loved doing countless quiet good works for those needing a boost in life.
A special thank you goes out to Silver Cross Hospital, its physicians, and the UChicago Medicine Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital for the outstanding care Denis received. Thank you for the extra two years. And to Compassionate Care Hospice for their caring, thorough, and passionate commitment to providing the finest end-of-life care possible.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lansing, Illinois from 2:00 to 7:00 PM with services immediately following with Pastor Shaun Buikema officiating. Cremation to follow.
Denis is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Denise (nee Paris), his sons: Dustin and Dana (Gayle Pischner); his grandsons: Zachary and Colton Fliszar-Tatgenhorst; his sister, Mary (Sandy Olevsky) Kosa; his brothers-in-law: David (Colette) Gurin and Jeffery Paris; his cherished cousins: Diane (Brian) Lorenc, Darlene (Lou) Aigner, Rick (Renee) Tatgenhorst, Robert (Sandy) Tatgenhorst, Pattie Villanueva, and Denise Bulla Owens; and loved extended family too numerous to name. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, special uncle and aunts: Richard and Pat Tatgenhorst and Floris Mae Kosa; his mother- and father-in-law, Oliver and Nola Paris; sisters-in-law, Lynn Paris Gurin and Tammy Paris; and his cousins: Debbie Beck and Timothy Tatgenhorst and David and Dwayne Bulla. He will be dearly missed by his furbabies, Sarge and LT. To his Brothers and Sisters in Blue, "Let's be careful out there."
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Denis' name directly to the Tatgenhorst family which will then be distributed to the police and fire charities of their choice. www.schroederlauer.com
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At least 4 killed in mass shooting in small Georgia city, county spokeswoman says
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — A county government official in Georgia says at least four people have been killed in a mass shooting in a small community south of Atlanta. Police in Hampton, Georgia, planned to release more details at an afternoon news conference. Henry County government spokeswoman Melissa Robinson confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday that four people were dead. She said police were still seeking the suspected shooter. Hampton is a city of about 8,500 people about 40 miles south of Atlanta. Several local and state law enforcement agencies were assisting with the search. Henry County officials said in a statement that an “active shooter incident” occurred late Saturday morning at a subdivision called Dogwood Lakes.
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LANSING, Mich., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Coast Underwriters is proud to recognize Gallagher's Illinois branch in Decatur as its 2022 Agency of the Year for the middle market Midwest division.
"We're so pleased to recognize Gallagher's Illinois branch in Decatur with Third Coast Underwriters' Agency of the Year Award," said Steve Cooper, president of AF Group Commercial Markets. "Their dedication to delivering our products and showing our value to their customers has resulted in a remarkable and successful partnership that we look forward to continuing for years to come."
"We are so honored to be recognized as Third Coast Underwriters' Agency of the Year," said Chris Behnke, area president, Gallagher. "Our partnership and friendships have truly benefited our customers."
"We are thrilled to award Gallagher's Illinois branch in Decatur with the 2022 Agency of the Year recognition for our Midwest division," said Justin Bealhen, vice president of Business Development and Operations for United Heartland and Third Coast Underwriters. "They have been one of our most consistent partners, with steady growth and strong performance. They exemplify our shared values as partners – to serve our mutual customers with genuine care. Congratulations to Gallagher's Illinois branch in Decatur!"
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AUBURN — Lauren Brown, the newly-crowned 2022 Miss DeKalb County, is no stranger to the 4-H fair.
Brown, a sophomore at Purdue University and a 2021 Eastside High School graduate, won the title in a field of 13 contestants at the conclusion of a pageant on the fair’s main stage Monday on a damp and chilly fall night.
When asked on stage where her favorite place at the fair, without hesitation she responded, “the beef barn,” having finished her 10 years in 4-H last year.
Brown said she was inspired to enter this year’s pageant — her first ever — by previous winner, Caitlyn Taylor.
“(Taylor) went to Purdue and wanted to see more 4-H girls (in the pageant), so I took the initiative and I wanted to do it, just so 4-H would have some representation in the pageant,” Brown said.
Having completed her 10 years of 4-H last year, “being able to be involved again will be very nice.
“I was having some withdrawals,” she said of not being in 4-H this year. “I am so excited to hand out ribbons to the 4-H kids, I know so many of them, so being able to hang out at the fair and say hello to everyone.”
She is the daughter of Derek and Kelly Brown and is studying veterinary science at Purdue.
Brown also sees the role of Miss DeKalb County as a continuation of her service to the community.
Her speech, “Journey to the Cure,” shared the loss of her aunt to multiple myeloma during Brown’s senior year at Eastside.
“Losing her awakened a new passion in me to help similar patients and their families deal with their cancer battles,” she said.
A few months prior to her aunt’s passing, Brown joined the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Students of the Year campaign which brought together students from across northeast Indiana to compete to raise the most funds for LLS.
“I joined this campaign hoping I would make a difference in the lives of others. I never realized how much of a difference it would make in my own. I became part of something bigger than myself,” she said of meeting with company executives to garner funds and having it make community service a part of her daily life.
After weeks of nonstop effort and through the immense support of the community of DeKalb County, Brown was named the 2021 Student of the Year for raising a record-setting $65,000 for blood cancer research.
“I am incredibly thankful to this community and all they have done to support me — and will continue to serve in the community,” she said.
“I would just like to say thank you to my family, friends and to my Lord for making this happen for me,” she said following the pageant.
Contestants participated in interviews with judges earlier in the day for 50% of their total score. During the evening program, the professional wear portion with a one-minute speech scored 20%, plus the evening gown and on-stage question for the final 30%.
Braelyn May, a 2021 graduate of DeKalb High School, was first runner-up. She is the daughter of John and Kathy May.
Her speech, “Promoting 4-H Involvement,” shared her 10 years of experience in 4-H through which she met a lot of new people and learned valuable life lessons. She advised incoming 4-Hers “to always try your best, and always do your best.”
To older 4-Hers, “there’s a little kid watching you every step of the way, whether in your daily routine or in your 4-H career,” as way to “show them here are no limits except those you set for yourself.”
Lydia Sullivan, a junior at Eastside High School, was second-runner-up. She is the daughter of Bob and Renee Sullivan.
Her speech, “In Front of and Behind the Lens,” focused on her love of taking photos that began with her 4-H photography project, and later learning about camera settings and understanding photo composition. More recently, she has been taking photos for the Eastside sports teams and has been spending time in front of the lens through local modeling projects.
Maggie Woodward, a senior at Garrett High School, was third runner-up. She is the daughter of Rob and LeeAnne Woodward.
Her speech, “Growing Up in Garrett,” shared her love for her hometown.
“Growing up in a small town has been a huge blessing in my life. Because of the people and the support given to me, there’s not a more perfect place to have grown up than Garrett, Indiana,” Woodward said.
She recalled childhood memories of swimming at the city pool, getting Blue Moon ice cream at least twice a week, the number of people who gather for the home team for Friday night lights, watching movies at the drive-in — and how cool it is going to the local grocery store where she would know at least 80% of the people there.
“But nothing will compare to the way this community comes together in a time of need. I am so fortunate to be able to call this place my forever home,” Woodward said.
Carine Bowers, a senior at DeKalb High School, was fourth runner-up. She is the daughter of Jermey Bowers and Cari Krakwoski.
Her speech centered around her wish for a pony as a four-year-old girl living in Auburn and eventually having her own horse only to have it suffer from equine herpes virus this past year. Bowers nursed “her girl” all hours of the day for many months to bring her back to health. That experience inspired her to seek a career as a veterinarian.
Bowers also was the People’s Choice Award winner, determined in a dollar-per-vote audience contest.
Miss Congeniality, voted on by fellow contestants, went to Bella Hug, a sophomore at Trine University and a 2021 Garrett High School graduate. She is the daughter of Dave and Terri Hug.
Hug was also presented the Guy Thomas 110 Percent Spirit Award. The award was begun four years ago in memory of Mr. Thomas for his devotion to the pageant for many years. His wife, Joy Thomas, was a longtime director of the Miss DeKalb County pageant.
Other contestants include:
- Lilly Saurbeck, a senior at DeKalb High School and the daughter of Josh and Karie Saurbeck;
- Olivia Woodcox, a junior at DeKalb High School and the daughter of Brad and Amy Woodcox;
- Katie Blessinger, a senior at Garrett High School and the daughter of John and Dawn Blessinger;
- Ali Ohlemacher, a junior at Garrett High School and the daughter of Dan Ohlemacher and Shelley Nadeau;
- Kaitlyn Blair, a senior at DeKalb High School and the daughter of Coby and Shanon Blair;
- Lilly Moore-Warstler, a senior at DeKalb High School and the daughter of Shanon Moore and the late Robert Warstler; and
- Emily Anne Caywood-Fralick, a freshman at the University of Saint Francis and a 2022 Garrett High School graduate, the daughter of Kara Caywood.
Contestants and 2021 Miss DeKalb County Payton Warfield performed an opening number to “Fireball” by Pit Bull wearing gray T-shirts with Miss DeKalb County logo and black workout pants.
Pageant directors were Erin Dove and Kelli Thornson. Judges were Heather Lortie of Churubusco, Annette Johnson from Angola and Michelle Schlotterback of Auburn. Kent Johnson served as emcee for the event.
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Leading figure in Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood dies at 85
LONDON (AP) — The former acting leader of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has died in London at the age of 85. The group says Ibrahim Munir died on Friday in London, where he has lived in exile for the past 40 years, after having spent much of the 1950s and 1960s behind bars in Egypt. The Brotherhood came to power in Egypt following elections a year after the 2011 popular uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak. The Egyptian army in 2013 ousted the country’s Islamist President, Mohammed Morsi, who hailed from the Brotherhood, after mass protests over his divisive rule. The group was later outlawed as a terrorist organization and authorities have cracked down on its members, jailing thousands.
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BALTIMORE — Unwanted animals filling nearly every cage are hoping to become someone’s forever pets, but both time and space are running out for them at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter.
“We’re just not seeing as many people come down and adopt, and it has left us in the middle of winter being out of space, which is not common for our shelter,” said BARCS Community Engagement Director Bailey Deacon. “We typically see out of space in the summertime when we’re taking in more strays and puppies and kittens.”
So far, in January alone, the shelter has already taken in 200 dogs, but it only has 120 cages to house them.
In a bid to free up space, the shelter is waiving the adoption fees for both dogs and cats through Sunday.
While some suggest the economy is a factor, it appears demand has fallen dramatically since the nation was in the throes of the pandemic.
“What we’re seeing here is a lot of people saying, ‘Well, I adopted during the pandemic’, and the pandemic was great for that,” said Deacon. “So many animals got adopted. We couldn’t keep animals in our shelter. It was amazing.”
Now, the open-admission shelter must move out an animal for each one it takes in or risk the prospect of having to put some down if the community doesn’t take them in.
“We don’t want to have to make those decisions and we haven’t had to in years so I’m hoping today is going to be a really, really, really busy, crazy day here in our lobby with lives being saved,” added Deacon.
The shelter on Giles Road is open weekdays from 2pm to 6pm and on weekends from 11am to 4pm.
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The clock is about to begin ticking down on Ron DeSantis’ presidential announcement.
On Monday, the Florida governor’s political operation is set to move into its new base of operations, which will trigger disclosure requirements with federal officials.
The DeSantis political operation is currently housed in downtown Tallahassee, but staffers are set to make a short move to a new downtown location that will serve as a more official campaign home, according to a source familiar with the campaign’s plans, as well as another person knowledgeable about the move.
That move will require the not-yet-filed campaign to spend more than $5,000 and, under Federal Election Commission guidelines, when someone running for federal office spends more than $5,000, they are required to register, file financial reports and designate a principal campaign committee.
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“The DeSantis team has been housed at the Florida GOP building since the re-elect,” said a veteran Republican consultant. “They are gearing up to move out soon. In moving, they would be spending funds and [it] most likely would force them to file a ‘Form 1‘ with the FEC, which would force an announcement sooner rather than later.”
A DeSantis spokesperson declined to comment.
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Casper Ruud vs. Alexander Zverev: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | French Open
On Friday, Casper Ruud (No. 4 in the world) meets Alexander Zverev (No. 27) in the semifinals of the French Open.
With -120 odds, Zverev is the favorite against Ruud (-105) in this match.
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Casper Ruud vs. Alexander Zverev Match Information
- Tournament: The French Open
- Round: Semifinals
- Date: Friday, June 9
- TV Channel: Tennis Channel
- Venue: Stade Roland Garros
- Location: Paris, France
- Court Surface: Clay
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Casper Ruud vs. Alexander Zverev Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Alexander Zverev has a 54.5% chance to win.
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Casper Ruud vs. Alexander Zverev Trends and Insights
- In the quarterfinals on Wednesday, Ruud defeated No. 6-ranked Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune, 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
- Zverev reached the semifinals by beating No. 49-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday.
- Ruud has played 27.0 games per match in his 56 matches over the past 12 months (across all court types).
- On clay, Ruud has played 21 matches over the past 12 months, totaling 23.5 games per match while winning 55.6% of games.
- In his 31 matches in the past year across all court surfaces, Zverev is averaging 26.4 games per match and winning 53.5% of those games.
- Zverev has averaged 24.7 games per match and 9.9 games per set through 18 matches on clay courts in the past year.
- Zverev has defeated Ruud two times in three matchups. Ruud took their most recent match 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open presented by Itau on March 30, 2022.
- Zverev and Ruud have faced off in seven sets against on another, with Zverev taking five of them.
- Zverev has the upper hand in 63 total games versus Ruud, taking 37 of them.
- Ruud and Zverev have matched up three times, averaging 21 games and 2.3 sets per match.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stefan Wilson fractured his back during a heavy crash with Katherine Legge in practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Monday, and the British driver will not be allowed back into his car for the 107th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
The two drivers were going through Turns 1 and 2 about an hour into the two-hour session when the entire field appeared to slow down. Legge closed fast on Wilson and hit the rear of his car, sending both skidding into the wall. Legge hit with a glancing blow to the rear of her car, but Wilson was pointed nearly head-on when he made contact with the SAFER barrier.
The safety crew spent about 10 minutes carefully extricating Wilson from his car. He was placed on a stretcher, immobilized and wearing a neck brace, gave a quick thumbs-up before he was loaded into an ambulance and taken to the hospital.
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing said Wilson fractured his 12th thoracic vertebrae and would remain hospitalized for observation.
“I can tell you that he’s doing well,” said Dr. Julia Vaizer, chief medical director for IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
It was unclear who will step into Wilson’s car for Sunday’s race, though JR Hildebrand has been at the speedway. He has made 12 consecutive starts, nearly winning as a rookie in 2011 before finishing second, but could not put together a ride for this year.
Three of Hildebrand’s starts in the Indy 500 were with Dreyer & Reinbold, including an 11th-place finish in 2018.
Wilson’s brother, Justin Wilson, was the last IndyCar driver killed on the track. He was competing in a 2015 race at Pocono when Sage Karam crashed ahead of him, and a piece of the car struck Wilson in the helmet and sent him into the wall.
Legge is the only female driver in this year’s field, and she was the only driver on struggling Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing that made the 33-car grid on the first day of qualifying. Christian Lundgaard and Jack Harvey joined her Sunday when Harvey bumped teammate Graham Rahal in the final seconds of a dramatic qualifying run.
Legge’s team said it would attempt to repair her car in time for Carb Day on Friday, when teams get one last chance on the track before the race. It was already removing shattered pieces from the chassis by the time Monday’s session ended.
“I know it’s another blow to the team,” Legge said. “After yesterday, those guys don’t deserve it. It’s not right.”
Will Power paced the field with a lap of 229.22 mph on Monday, providing a jolt of confidence to Team Penske, which put only the 2018 Indy 500 winner in the Fast 12 of qualifying. Scott Dixon, Takuma Sato and pole sitter Alex Palou were next for Chip Ganassi Racing as the team thrived in the same kind of heat expected on race day.
“We’ve been having vibration problems. I think we somewhat got on top of that,” said Power, who turned 88 laps, the second-most in the session. “I think the car is pretty good. I think we’re in a good spot, a really good spot.”
Pato O’Ward, who will start fifth for Arrow McLaren, shut down practice early as the team tried to diagnose a problem.
“We just found a big disparity from set to set,” he said. “It’s just frustrating because you know, one run will be fine and another will be, ‘What is this?’ We just need to analyze and see what’s going on, see if it’s a problem from our side or not.”
Dale Coyne Racing also was scrambling after an electrical problem developed in David Malukas’ car.
“We only managed one or two runs. We’re trying to figure it out,” Malukas said. “We’re going to have a lot to do on Carb Day.”
RAHAL LEFT WATCHING
Some wondered whether Rahal Letterman Lanigan would buy its way into the field or replace Harvey with Graham Rahal after the son of team owner Bobby Rahal, who carries significant sponsorship, failed to qualify. That did not take place.
“I don’t believe in buying my way,” Rahal said, while watching from Harvey’s pit stall. “It’s going to be tough. Everybody put so much into our team and the No. 15 car. It is not what we want for them by any means. But I also don’t think it’s right to replace anybody here. All of these cars need to represent their sponsors the best they can for themselves.”
DON’T BE TARDY
Just before practice, drivers were supposed to line up alongside the BorgWarner Trophy on the famous yard of bricks for the traditional photograph of the field. Felix Rosenqvist, who will start third on Sunday, was last to arrive, running down pit road to take his seat while the other 32 drivers sarcastically clapped for his arrival.
That wasn’t his only shaming. Ed Carpenter Jr. was standing behind Rosenqvist’s stool, and with a quick hand and perfect timing, he yanked it out just as Rosenqvist was taking his seat. Rosenqvist went sprawling as the rest of the drivers laughed.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd. ("Dingdong") (NYSE: DDL) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased, or otherwise acquired, Dingdong American Depository Shares pursuant or traceable to the F-1 registration statements and related prospectus on Form 424B4 issued in connection with Dingdong's June 2021 initial public stock offering.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Dingdong, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: According to the filed complaint, the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's initial public offering misstated and/or omitted facts concerning Dingdong's so-called commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of the food it distributes to the market. For example, despite claiming that it applies "stringent quality control across [its] entire supply chain to ensure product quality to [its] users," Dingdong sold food past its sell-by date. Consequently, Dingdong was, in fact, no better at providing or assuring access to "fresh" groceries than the supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms it repeatedly claimed to be displacing. Moreover, the foregoing conduct subjected Dingdong to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement, all of which, once revealed, were likely to negatively impact Dingdong's business, operations, and reputation.
DEADLINE: October 24, 2022
Aggrieved Dingdong investors only have until October 24, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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A new survey commissioned by A.Team and MassChallenge explores insights from 580+ tech founders and executives on the Great Resignation, return-to-office plans and recession fears.
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A.Team, the first members-only network of the world's top product builders, and MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, today released their inaugural 2022 Tech Work Report. The tech industry is facing a pivotal moment with the backdrop of the pandemic and difficult economic conditions, pushing leaders to change direction and adapt the way they do business.
The 2022 Tech Work Report arrives on the heels of the Sept. 6th deadline many tech companies set mandating employees to return to the office. It offers a detailed look at the change in tech leaders' sentiments toward remote vs. in-office work models and insight into how they're navigating hiring challenges and reassessing business priorities amid the market downturn.
- 44% say that a significant number of their top performers have exited due to the Great Resignation, and 62% report it takes four months or more to hire product and engineering talent.
- 62% believe shifting to a more flexible work model during the pandemic has increased employee productivity, while 53% say that an economic downturn would make it easier to require employees to return to the office.
- 37% intend to have employees work from the office more over the next 12 months – that number jumps to 55% for more mature Series B, C, D, E and public companies.
- 45% say their hiring plans have increased over the last six months. For founders & executives at the Series B to IPO stage, that number jumps to 59%.
- 70% say the traditional recruiting process takes too long and is too expensive. Product and engineering roles are the hardest to fill (39%).
- 73% of tech companies now have integrated teams of freelancers and full-time employees, and 71% say that bringing on freelancers gives their business greater agility during times of economic uncertainty
- 60% expect to fundraise in the next 12 months, and 78% plan to in the next 18 months.
- When asked to rank their top priorities, revenue growth was the most popular choice at 43%, followed by fundraising (22%). Reducing burn rate and achieving profitability was a distance third (14%).
"What's most fascinating about these findings is how prevalent blended teams of freelancers and full-time employees have become since pre-pandemic times," said Raphael Ouzan, A.Team co-founder and CEO. "This emerging talent model is more than just a cost-cutting measure to weather hard economic conditions. We're seeing some of the world's most highly-skilled builders ditching the 'one job, one role' mentality to go independent. Tech leaders who embrace this growing workforce are bringing on people they could never hire full-time. They'll have a strong advantage over competitors—attracting the brightest minds to build world-changing products at record speed."
"At MassChallenge, we have a unique vantage point to see shifts in the innovation economy broadly, and the startup sector more specifically. We were eager to partner with A.Team to quantitatively explore how founders are navigating fundamental shifts in both workforce and the macro-environment," said Cait Brumme, CEO of MassChallenge. "I believe founders and funders will find this research insightful as they make decisions on key questions related to the future of work and fundraising. Without a doubt, this research showcases how founders remain agile and optimistic in the face of extraordinary change."
To view the full findings within the 2022 Tech Work report, please visit a.team/mission/2022-tech-work-report
A.Team and MassChallenge partnered to survey 2,568 tech employees based in the United States. This report focused on a subset of 581 tech founders and executives (C-Suite or department leaders). All respondents identified themselves as owners/founders, partners, members of the c-suite, or VPs/heads of departments, actively serving in a leadership role at their organization. Respondents were all surveyed in July 2022 through the MassChallenge network of founders, experts, and partners. Respondents ranged from Seed to IPO companies, with a small subset of (10%) self-funded or grant funded.
A.Team is the first members-only network of the world's top engineers, product managers, designers, and marketing talent, designed to help growing companies accelerate product development through the power of great teams. A.Teamers come together as cloud-based, modular teams to work on problems they care about for forward-thinking companies—with the freedom, flexibility, and autonomy they crave. For more information please visit a.team.
MassChallenge is the global network for innovators. Headquartered in the United States with eight locations worldwide, it is the non-profit's mission to help bold entrepreneurs disrupt the status quo and create sustainable change. Since launching in 2009, MassChallenge has run programs in 18 countries, supported more than 3,500 startups from around the world and awarded over $17M in equity-free cash and prizes. Learn more about MassChallenge at masschallenge.org.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an Israeli spyware maker’s bid to derail a high-profile lawsuit filed by the WhatsApp messaging service.
The justices left in place lower court rulings against the Israeli firm, NSO Group. WhatsApp claims that NSO targeted some 1,400 users of the encrypted messaging service with highly sophisticated spyware.
WhatsApp parent Facebook, now called Meta Platforms Inc., is trying to block NSO from Facebook platforms and servers and recover unspecified damages.
NSO argued that it should be recognized as a foreign government agent and therefore be entitled to immunity under U.S. law limiting lawsuits against foreign countries. The request appeals a pair of earlier federal court rulings that rejected similar arguments by the Israeli company.
The Biden administration recommended that the court turn away the appeal. The Justice Department wrote that “NSO plainly is not entitled to immunity here.”
NSO’s flagship product, Pegasus, allows operators to covertly infiltrate a target’s mobile phone, gaining access to messages and contacts, the camera and microphone and location history. Only government law enforcement agencies can purchase the product and all sales are approved by Israel’s Defense Ministry, NSO said. It does not identify its clients.
WhatsApp says at least 100 of the users connected to its lawsuit were journalists, rights activists and civil society members. Critics have said that NSO’s clients include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Poland and that those countries have abused the system to snoop on critics and stifle dissent.
NSO said it has safeguards in place to prevent abuses, although the company also said it has no control over how its clients use the product.
The WhatsApp case is among a series of legal battles plaguing NSO. In a separate lawsuit, Apple says it aims to prevent NSO from breaking into products. It claimed Pegasus had affected a small number of iPhone users worldwide, calling NSO’s employees “amoral 21st century mercenaries.”
In November, journalists from an investigative news outlet in El Salvador also sued NSO in a U.S. court after Pegasus spyware was detected on their iPhones.
“Today’s decision clears the path for lawsuits brought by the tech companies, as well as for suits brought by journalists and human rights advocates who have been victims of spyware attacks,” Carrie DeCell, senior staff attorney at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, said in a statement. The Knight Institute represents the journalists.
In its own statement, NSO said: “We are confident that the court will determine that the use of Pegasus by its customers was legal.”
NSO also has been blacklisted by the U.S. Commerce Department, limiting its access to U.S. technology. U.S. officials said the company’s products were complicit in “transnational repression.”
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Salman Rushdie attacker 'surprised' the author survived
MAYVILLE, N.Y. - The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the accomplished author had survived the attack.
Speaking to the New York Post from jail, Hadi Matar said he decided to see Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution after he saw a tweet last winter about the writer's planned appearance.
"I don’t like the person. I don’t think he’s a very good person," Matar told the newspaper. "He’s someone who attacked Islam. He attacked their beliefs, the belief systems."
Matar, 24, said he considered late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini "a great person" but wouldn't say whether he was following a fatwa, or edict, issued by Khomeini in Iran in 1989 that called for Rushdie’s death after the author published "The Satanic Verses."
Iran has denied involvement in the attack. Matar, who lives in Fairview, New Jersey, said he hadn't had any contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. He told the Post he had only read "a couple pages" of "The Satanic Verses."
RELATED: Salman Rushdie attack: Iran denies involvement but justifies stabbing
Rushdie, 75, suffered a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye, according to his agent, in the attack Friday. His agent, Andrew Wylie, said his condition has improved and he is on the road to recovery.
RELATED: Salman Rushdie off ventilator, 'talking and joking' after attack in New York
Matar, who is charged with attempted murder and assault, told the Post he took a bus to Buffalo the day before the attack and then took a Lyft to Chautauqua, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) away.
He bought a pass to the Chautauqua Institution grounds and then slept in the grass the night before Rushdie's planned talk.
Matar was born in the U.S. but holds dual citizenship in Lebanon, where his parents were born. His mother has told reporters in interviews that Matar came back changed from a visit to see his father in Lebanon in 2018. After that, he became moody and withdrew from his family, she said.
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The U.S hit its debt limit of 31.4 trillion dollars more than five months ago, and since then talks to raise the country's debt ceiling have been at a standstill
Congressional leaders are optimistic a decision will be made soon, but there are concerns that programs like Social Security and Medicare will need to be changed.
Changes that could heavily affect groups like senior veterans.
"You know they are in the back end of their life, this is an earned thing that they've paid into and now this could be a threat of them not getting paid," said David Ragan the President of Veterans Promise a veterans advocacy group located in Lackawanna County.
"I mean this could be the difference of people getting food on the table, being able to eat, or put clothes on their back."
Ragan says the area's senior veteran population is growing and many rely on these kinds of programs.
"We can't have things that are a long staple for you know people that have paid into social security you know military disability benefits those things should never be affected by budgetary items," said Ragan.
"We put into it all our lives why should we have it cut now," said Eugene Wasczcak.
Wasczcak served in the Vietnam War and currently relies on both Social Security and Medicare.
He says it's hard enough now to get the right kind of treatment.
"It helps me make my ends meet, I mean I get a disability, without the Social Security I'd be in a world of hurt again," said Wasczcak.
The deadline for a decision in Washington is June 1st.
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Shopping early will simplify your search for essentials for the upcoming school year
The first day of school for some is still weeks away, so you might not be thinking about back-to-school shopping just yet. However, now is actually the perfect time to find deals on numerous items you’ll need when summer ends and school begins.
Backpacks, notebooks, laptops, clothes, classroom supplies and more can already be found on sale. Many popular retailers are marking down prices on school must-haves now, so there’s no reason to wait to shop.
Shop this article: HP 15 Windows Laptop, Under Armour Boys’ UA Revival Fleece Crew and adidas Striker 2 Backpack
How to shop early for back-to-school
This time of year, many people are focused on summer fun. If this sounds like you, don’t let the urge to prolong the season put you behind on back-to-school shopping. Although you may still be buying products for the pool, backyard or beach, it’s a good idea to begin shopping in different categories for the upcoming school year.
Products to prepare for class
Before ever stepping foot in the classroom, there are key items that are necessary for a successful school year. Younger students will need items like crayons, glue, erasers and pencil boxes. Students in higher grades and college require calculators, highlighters, organizers and laptops. All students need a durable backpack with ample room and numerous pockets to carry gear, as well as a lunch bag or box for break time.
Classroom essentials
Notebooks, rulers, pencils, erasers and pens are classic classroom items that most students will need. It’s also a good idea to purchase items like tissues, wipes and hand sanitizer, in case these items aren’t provided in the classroom.
For the dorm
In addition to products for completing coursework and stuffing a backpack, college-bound students need items for their dorms. If you are shopping for a dorm dweller, be on the lookout for sheet sets, compact desks, printers, shower caddies, lamps and storage bins for their home away from home.
Dress for school success
Along with other school supplies, most back-to-school shoppers purchase new clothes for their kids before each new school year starts. Everything from the latest fashions to favorites such as jeans is marked down ahead of the first day of school.
Best back-to-school deals
This laptop is already marked down, so you’ll save big on a device that’s built to tackle schoolwork. Ample storage, long battery life, a speedy processor and a crisp micro-edge screen with a minimal bezel make it perfect for any student’s needs.
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In addition to 100 strong college-ruled sheets, this notebook includes interior pockets for stashing important papers, notes and documents. The cover is made of a sturdy poly material that protects the contents. Now is the best time to stock up for coursework to come.
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Under Armour Boys’ UA Revival Fleece Crew
Made of cozy fleece material that’s lightweight yet warm, this good-looking sweatshirt will come in handy when the fall days turn chilly. It’s made of cotton and polyester that’s soft and holds up well to laundering.
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There are plenty of compartments and pockets in the Striker 2 backpack for stashing your favorite student’s books, notebooks, writing tools and more. It even has a lined media pocket that provides extra protection for a laptop or other devices. Padded straps make it comfortable to carry to class after class.
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Ticonderoga Premium Wood Pencils
Traditional number 2 pencils should be in every student’s collection of back-to-school gear. The pencils in this affordable pack of 24 are made of durable wood that sharpens nicely and are topped with erasers that don’t cause smudges on paper.
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Techni Mobili Compact Computer Desk
This computer desk won’t take up a lot of space in a dorm, yet offers enough room for a computer, keyboard and assignments. The side shelf is useful for stacking books or setting up a small printer. It’s one of our favorite models for its minimal size and budget-friendly price that’s even more appealing when it’s on sale.
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Not only are they inexpensive, but these colored pencils are made by Crayola, a brand that’s been trusted for generations. It includes 36 pencils in a variety of colors that will take art projects to the next level. We also like that they are made of reforested wood that’s strong and eco-friendly.
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HP DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
The compact size of this printer makes it suitable for small home spaces and dorm work areas. It’s easy to set up plus has Wi-Fi connectivity and an app for wireless printing. It also copies and scans, so it can accomplish numerous classroom tasks.
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Mier Portable Thermal Insulated Mini Lunch Bag
Because it’s well insulated, this lunchbox will maintain temperatures for hours so food is fresh when lunchtime rolls around. While it’s small enough to fit into a backpack, the interior will accommodate a sandwich plus a drink or snacks.
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Back-to-school deals worth checking out
- The Light+Nine Mini Backpack is perfect for elementary schoolers.
- There are 20 retractable pens in the colorful Paper Mate InkJoy collection.
- The Big Joe Medium Bean Bag Chair is great for a dorm.
- Pen+Gear 3-Ring Binders are currently on sale.
- Paper Mate Erasers are available in an affordable pack of 12.
- The Homecube Pencil Case will hold numerous pencils and a few small accessories.
- Epson Premium Presentation Paper is made for important assignments.
- Elmer’s School Glue is a top-selling product by a trusted brand.
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HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Sources announces that its flagship trade shows will take place from April 11 to 21, 2023 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The events are designed to meet the rebound in demand from sourcing professional worldwide.
An influential international B2B sourcing event, the shows will focus on in-demand products representing popular concepts such as carbon neutrality, outdoors and travel, and the pet economy, featuring more than 8,000 booths showcasing over 200,000 creative products, innovative technologies, and applications of the latest design concepts. The shows will take place in two phases.
Phase I (April 11–14)
Global Sources Consumer Electronics
Bringing together high-quality OEM and ODM manufacturers and suppliers from China and the rest of Asia to meet the sourcing needs of global buyers looking for consumer electronics, computer peripherals, e-sports, car electronics, outdoor electronics, audio-visual equipment, and electronic components. The show is built to be buyers' number-one destinatiion to discover next-gen electronics and on-trend designs.
Phase II (April 18–21)
Global Sources Mobile Electronics
This show focuses on branding, smart technology and innovative design elements, covering mobile devices, smart wearables, AR/VR, portable speakers, charging products and mobile accessories. Global Sources Mobile Electronics is an efficient platform connecting manufacturers, brands, and design firms with quality buyers from all over the globe.
Global Sources Smart Home & Appliances
Designed as a specialized sourcing event for smart home products and appliances from the Greater China region. It displays a wide range of smart home products, security products and home electronics from quality manufacturers, solution providers, and design firms, offering whole-house smart solutions for system integrators, building materials dealers, distributors, housing design companies, and online sellers.
Global Sources Home & Kitchen
A a one-stop sourcing destination for design-led and eco-friendly home and kitchen products, including décor, household cleaning products, kitchenware and tableware, all designed for high-quality lifestyles.
Global Sources Lifestyle x Fashion
This show focuses on high-quality custom-made, stylish products applying sustainable manufacturing and technologies, including a large collection of cutting-edge designs and gadgets in the categories of sports and leisure, everyday apparel and accessories, tech gifts, pet products, and travel products.
20 years in the trade show business
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Global Sources Exhibitions. As the first stop of the celebration tour, Global Sources Hong Kong shows, world-class professional events certified by the UFI, will maintain their position as "must-attend trade shows" by featuring the latest achievements of the industry as well as highly topical industry forums to help buyers and suppliers seize the surging business opportunities as quarantine-free travel resumes between Hong Kong and the rest of the world.
"Our Hong Kong shows in April are the first influential sourcing event to be held by Global Sources since the lifting of travel restrictions," said John Kao, Vice President for Global Sources' Hong Kong Show and Overseas Show business. "As an industry leader, Global Sources will upgrade buyers' visit experience by offering a mix of sourcing intelligence through diverse show content such as industry trends, expert recommendations, and experience zones."
Analyst's Choice
The latest innovative, cool products selected by Global Sources' analysts are displayed in the Analyst's Choice pavilion, which features product launches, showcases, and experience zones for buyers to take a closer look at the physical products. Dedicated staffs are ready to guide buyers to suppliers' booths to learn more details about the products of their choice.
Experience zones
Various experience zones, such as the electric personal transporter pavilion and test drive area and outdoor electronics experience zone, will be set up to create an immersive sourcing experience.
Onsite seminars focusing on hot industry topics
A series of topical seminars will offer industry experts' insight into market trends and future developments.
Attended by more than 60,000 professional buyers from around the world
The April 2023 Global Sources Hong Kong shows are expected to attract more than 60,000 professional buyers from 150 countries and regions. The event will play an important role in creating business opportunities and facilitating trade and coordination between international buyers and suppliers.
About Global Sources
Global Sources is an internationally recognized B2B sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for over 50 years. The Company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with tailored solutions and trusted market intelligence through trade shows, digital platforms, and magazines. Global Sources pioneered the world's first cross-border B2B E-commerce web site GlobalSources.com in 1995. The Company has over 10 million registered international buyers and users.
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(The Hill) — Thousands of flights were delayed on Saturday and Sunday as rainstorms swept across the mid-Atlantic region and forced airlines to adjust travel times over the busy post-Thanksgiving Day weekend.
On Saturday, 4,400 flights were delayed and 67 canceled, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
And another 3,722 flights were delayed on Sunday and 78 flights were canceled as of late afternoon.
The largest share of delays were in New York City, with 172 flights delayed and two flights canceled in the city on Sunday.
The National Weather Station in New York City said the region was expecting up to one inch of rainfall on Sunday with “heavy downpours” through the evening.
In Washington, D.C., four flights were canceled and another 115 were delayed. The Washington-Baltimore region was also experiencing rain and messy weather as well.
Republic Airways delayed 26 percent of its flights, or 227 flights on Sunday, according to FlightAware. Most of the airline’s flights were scheduled to take off from airports on the East Coast.
PSA Airlines delayed 23 percent of its flights on Sunday, or 125 flights, a majority of them at Reagan National airport in D.C.
Frontier delayed 110 flights, or 21 percent of its flights scheduled for takeoff across the country.
Airlines have come under intense scrutiny from the Biden administration and lawmakers this year, who have raised concerns about the large number of flight delays and cancellations amid reported staffing shortages.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg fined six airlines more than $7 million this month for failing to refund customers affected by delays and cancelations on time.
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Keke Palmer is sick of struggling with her skin issues.
The 28-year-old actress took to social media to vent her frustrations with her adult acne and hilariously questioned why doctors have not yet found a "cure" for the condition.
"I was just thinking about the fact that plastic surgeons are amazing," she began her video on Aug. 10 as she rocked a make-up free face. "They can give you a boob job, above the muscle, under the muscle, liposuction, tummy tuck, BBL, they can even implant muscles, I mean, the list goes on. But they cannot figure out how to clear up somebody's skin?"
Keke continued, "All these years and all these inventions, you can't figure out how to take the beautiful skin from my ass and put it on my face? I'm tired of it. I'm done with it. People out here with adult acne are struggling, and you haven't figured out that cure? I'm done."
Along with her selfie video, the Nope star continued her exasperation in the post's caption, wishing for "instant results" and telling plastic surgeons that "the real money" is in clearing up acne.
"Enough with all the hard work of having to find the PERFECT diet and trying to get an expensive facial every other day," she wrote. "Give us the plastic surgery we're begging for, and make it possible for black skin as well. I need the dual love."
Keke has been candid about her complicated complexion in the past. In 2020, she revealed her acne was "so traumatic" that Tyler Perry once helped send her to the "best dermatologist."
"I remember when I was 14 and Tyler Perry pulled my mom aside at the NAACP Awards and literally said, 'I would pay for her to go to a dermatologist, to the best dermatologist, to help her with her skin,'" she recalled in an episode of PEOPLE (the TV Show!). "So what I've dealt with, with my skin, has been so traumatic and big that people have literally reached into their own pockets to help me."
That same year, Keke revealed she had been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition with symptoms that can include bad acne.
"Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome has been attacking me from the inside out my entire life and I had no idea," she shared on Instagram, along with two unfiltered close-ups of herself. "My skin has made me sad many nights but I do not give up on myself."
Keke also encouraged her followers who may be struggling with their skin to remember they are not alone and reminded them they are "still so f--king fine."
"Pray for me on this journey and I will pray for you too," she added. "I'm not afraid to show myself to the world and you shouldn't be either."
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INDIANAPOLIS — News organizations will be allowed to bring cameras inside Indiana courtrooms for proceedings starting in May as long as a judge approves it.
Starting May 1, an order amending Rule 2.17 will go into effect and will give the discretion to allow cameras to local judges.
The rule only allows news media to be authorized by a judge to bring cameras into court proceedings.
Minors and jurors won’t be allowed to be shown on camera.
“This is the culmination of years of work and pilot projects with discussion and evaluation,” Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush said in a news release. “Trial court judges are in the best position to determine how to balance the importance of transparency while protecting the rights of people involved in a court matter.”
A judge can revoke the authorization at any time.
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Two Auburn grads become youngest licensed architects in US
AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - Two graduates from Auburn University have made history by becoming the youngest licensed architects in the United States.
Hunter Swatek and Tate Lauderdale met in physics class their freshmen year at the university, not knowing they would help each other become successful.
“We always were just motivating each other trying to get things done,” Lauderdale said.
Between late nights studying for exams and completing projects, the duo faced a lot of obstacles, including having to transition to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’re trying to figure out as fourth years how we’re trying to produce work that looks good for portfolio, that looks good so that we could get jobs one day,” Swatek said.
Lauderdale and Swatek work at Goodwyn Mills Cawood in their Auburn and Birmingham locations working on different projects ranging from school buildings to stadiums.
According to the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards, the average architect completes takes around seven years to complete their licensure.
Requirements include completing the Architect Experience Program which consists of 3,740 hours of internship credits that are spread out among sections including practice management, project management, programming and analysis, project planning and design, project development and documentation, and construction and evaluation.
The candidate must also take the Architect Registration Examination, which normally takes 2.6 years and is made of six different tests based on knowledge obtained from their academic work and internships.
Lauderdale and Swatek completed their licensure requirements 10 months after graduation.
The two plan to become leaders in the architecture industry, hoping to make a difference in the quality of life in different cities and communities.
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"When I first heard, I was just shocked — just total shock," said Robert Hubbard. "It made no sense to me knowing the gentleman I knew, the young wrestler I knew since he was about 8 or 9 years old. It just made no sense."
Hubbard is a high school wrestling coach in Akron, Ohio and is still processing the death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker — shot by police dozens of times after a traffic stop on June 27.
Police video shows a stream of gunshots following a chase with eight officers, although Walker was unarmed at the time. The released footage sparked protests in downtown Akron this week as Walker became the latest symbol of outrage over Black deaths at the hands of law enforcement.
But Hubbard will remember Walker as "one of the sweetest kids." He coached him as a young wrestler for years.
"One of those kids, you know, I wish I had 10 of them on my team. That was the type of kid he was," Hubbard said.
"His father brought him to a youth wrestling team we have. And eventually I got him in high school, and he was a kid that I never had any problems from. I've had some kids that have tested me and pushed me. Jayland Walker was not one of those kids."
Hubbard said police video of the shooting was too traumatic for him to watch in its entirety, but from what he could tell, Walker's behavior in trying to run from police was unusual.
"The Jayland I know — that's totally out of character. I don't know. I understand he was going through some stuff. He'd just lost his fiancée in a terrible car accident."
Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett said officers tried to pull Walker over for unspecified traffic and equipment violations, but that he didn't comply right away and that the sound of a shot was heard from the car, changing the scene from a standard traffic stop to a "public safety issue." Officers said they feared that Walker was preparing to fire a gun when they discharged their weapons.
The incident has made Hubbard hold his own family a little closer lately. As he talks about his sons, there's an undercurrent of fear that one of them might be next.
"My son was home this weekend from school because he just graduated from Ohio State in Columbus," Hubbard said. "Man, I had to give him an extra hug. Like, I'm so glad I have my son here. I can hug you."
Hubbard said he hoped that if someone he loves was ever in the same situation as Walker was with the police, that they try to assist, not harm.
"My wish is that they can get them the help — not be judge and jury," he said. "But actually, you know, if he needs to be arrested, get him arrested. That would be my wish — not to be afraid of him to the point that after I've put 60 rounds in him, he still needs to be handcuffed."
More than 60 gunshot wounds were found on Jayland Walker's body. Officers were filmed providing aid after the shooting, and one said he felt a pulse. But Walker was later pronounced dead at the scene. The family's attorney said the shooting continued even after Walker fell to the ground, and that he was handcuffed before being given medical aid. The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
"I'm not a police expert on protocol or anything," Hubbard said. "You know, over these years, we've been talking about de-escalation. It seemed like there was no de-escalation. And once that car stopped, they were just on a hundred as soon as they got out there. As the families say, it seems like you wouldn't treat an animal that way. That was — it was heartbreaking."
Hubbard wants to know why the officers didn't see someone in need, rather than a threat.
"I think at worst, Jayland might have needed some help," he said. "If they had handled it differently, if they had, you know, subdued him and got him in, they probably could've gotten him some help. This is somebody that has not hurt anybody."
This week, President Joe Biden made brief remarks about the shooting of Walker, saying that the Justice Department's civil rights division and the local U.S. attorney's office was closely monitoring what had happened. He also said the FBI was coordinating with state and local partners.
"If the evidence reveals potential violations of federal criminal statutes, the Justice Department will take appropriate action," Biden said.
When asked what he thinks justice would look like here, Hubbard said he hadn't thought of that. He was still trying to process the loss of the person he knew and loved. But he knows one thing:
"What I want is for nobody else to have to lose a loved one the way Jayland's family lost him."
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FANCY FARM, Ky. (AP) — Republicans running for governor in 2023 took the stage at Kentucky's biggest political event Saturday, bashing Gov. Andy Beshear's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic while offering support for recovery efforts that the Democratic governor is leading in the wake of historic flooding and tornadoes.
While his challengers aimed zingers at him, Beshear spent the day consoling families displaced by flash flooding that swamped the Appalachian region more than a week ago, killing 37. Beshear visited two state parks where some of the suddenly homeless took refuge.
“Today I’m at our state parks, spending time with our eastern Kentucky families who have been displaced from the catastrophic flooding," Beshear posted on social media. "These Kentuckians have been through the unimaginable. My priority is being there for them.”
Last December, deadly tornadoes tore through parts of western Kentucky. The political speaking at the annual Fancy Farm picnic — the traditional start of the fall campaign — took place about 10 miles (16 kilometer) from Mayfield, which took a direct hit from a tornado.
Living up to the event's reputation for edgy attacks, Republicans wanting to unseat Beshear took aim at restrictions that the governor imposed on businesses and gatherings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor has said his actions saved lives at a perilous time when vaccines were not available. The state's GOP-led legislature reined in the governor's virus policymaking power in a case settled by the state's Supreme Court.
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Ryan Quarles referred to Beshear as the "shutdown governor."
“He shut down our economy,” said Quarles, the state's agriculture commissioner. "He shut down our ‘mom and pop’ stores. He killed countless jobs and kept the big box stores open.
“Folks, just because we lived through a global pandemic doesn't mean that our rights, our freedoms and liberties should be tossed out the window,” he added.
In his speech, Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Colmon Elridge came to the defense of Beshear, who consistently receives strong approval ratings from Kentuckians in polls. Elridge praised Beshear's efforts in leading recovery efforts in tornado-ravaged western Kentucky and said he'll do the same for flood victims in the state's Appalachian region.
“Once again, our governor is showing through his actions how we show up in moments of devastation and embrace our fellow Kentuckian, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Kentuckians,” Elridge said.
Beshear was already a committed no-show for the state's premiere political event. The governor initially planned a visit to Israel that coincided with the Fancy Farm picnic. He canceled that trip after the massive flooding hit eastern Kentucky.
The Fancy Farm stage was dominated by Republican officeholders — reflecting the GOP's electoral dominance. The event is a rite of passage for statewide candidates, who are tested in stump-style speeches in the August heat while facing taunts and shouts from partisans from the other party.
The political attacks were punctuated by calls for continued public support for people rebuilding from tornadoes and facing the same daunting task in flood-ravaged areas.
“We might be sharing a few laughs today, but whether we’re Republican or Democrat, know that we are with you," said GOP gubernatorial hopeful Daniel Cameron. "When natural disasters strike, we take off our partisan hats and we root for each other. We help repair and we help rebuild.”
Cameron then shifted into promoting his candidacy. He touted his endorsement from former President Donald Trump and his work as the state's attorney general in defending Kentucky’s anti-abortion laws and fighting Biden administration policies in court.
“I am the best candidate and the only candidate that can beat Andy Beshear next fall,” Cameron said.
Two other GOP gubernatorial candidates also made pitches to the crowd and a statewide television audience that watched — state Auditor Mike Harmon and state Rep. Savannah Maddox.
Missing from the political speaking Saturday was Kentucky's most powerful Republican, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell. A picnic mainstay for decades, McConnell relishes the verbal combat but missed the event because of Senate duties. In a Senate speech Saturday, McConnell said the federal role in the long recovery for flood-damaged areas will grow once the rebuilding begins.
“Soon I’ll visit the region myself to meet with flood victims and listen to their concerns," McConnell said. "Then I’ll take what I hear from my constituents back to Washington and ensure we stand by their side as we rebuild bigger and better than before.”
Biden declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to hard-hit Kentucky counties.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis skipped meetings Friday because he was running a fever after a particularly busy day, the Vatican said.
The Vatican No. 2, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said Francis was tired and attributed the fever to the fact that Francis had greeted, one by one, a particularly big crowd of his school foundation Thursday afternoon.
“He wanted to greet all of them and probably at a certain point lost his resistance,” Parolin was quoted as saying by the LaPresse news agency.
The last time Francis spiked a serious fever, in March, the 86-year-old pontiff was rushed to the hospital where he was diagnosed with acute bronchitis. He received intravenous antibiotics and was released three days later.
A Vatican official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak about the pope’s health, had confirmed Francis didn’t receive anyone in audience Friday “because of a feverish state.”
There were no formal audiences scheduled Friday, but Francis keeps a separate, private and unofficial agenda of meetings with people he receives at his residence.
Francis has had a busy week, presiding over a meeting of the Italian bishops conference, participating in an afternoon encounter Thursday with his school foundation Scholas Occurentes, as well as meeting with several other prelates and visiting dignitaries.
He is due to preside over Pentecost Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica, and in a sign that he was expected to recover quickly, the Vatican on Friday announced a new official audience with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, scheduled for Monday.
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American Airlines' push to seal its billion-dollar pilot deal has come to a halt.
The airline's pilot union, Allied Pilots Association, was expected to vote on a $9 billion tentative agreement Monday, but in a memo Sunday, the union said they would indefinitely postpone the vote until further amendments were made to the agreement.
The company had agreed Friday to raise its tentative agreement, or TA, by more than $1 billion, bringing the total amount for the four-year offer to more than $9 billion. The move brought it to par with the new pay standards set by its competitor, United Airlines, about a week before.
But in its memo Sunday, the 15,000-pilot union said American's TA is still behind on other improvements "that would bring us in line with our peers."
"Apparently, Robert Isom's idea of taking care of our pilots and ensuring parity with our peers at other airlines is that we will be paid comparably while working under more onerous work rules. That won’t fly," the memo said.
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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom told pilots they would have a "new quality of life" with the ratification of the TA, which he hoped would happen by August. And although he reiterated his commitment to match wages, including retroactive pay, the pilots say he did not commit to matching "the work rules and quality-of-life provisions in the TA in a manner comparable to what (CEO) Scott Kirby has committed to at United."
"Robert Isom said he wants pilots to 'feel great about their jobs,'" the memo said. "For that to happen, we need work rules that meaningfully improve our work-life balance and how we perform our job, and we want a management that recognizes our job is more than just the paycheck we receive for going to work."
The union said it wouldn't agree to the TA until it outlined "sufficient compensation" and enhanced work and quality-of-life rules, like that of United pilots.
The deal United pilots' union made with the airline gave the employees up to a 40% raise. With about a $10 billion value over four years, it includes bonuses, extended sick bank, better life insurance and other benefits.
And those aren't the only two pilot unions battling for better deals. In March, Delta Airlines pilots agreed to a four-year deal with 34% raises, and Southwest Airlines' pilots union has recently approved a strike authorization vote after three years of unsuccessful negotiations.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. ("Atara" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ATRA) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.
On November 4, 2021, Atara issued a press release touting its T cell immunotherapy product candidate, ATA188. In this release, the Company claimed that there was "positive momentum around the ATA188 program" and "increasing awareness of and excitement . . . among the medical community and industry." Atara also made positive statements about ATA188 with regard to patients' sustained disability improvement and about Atara's progress with enrollment in Phase 2 efficacy and safety studies.
Then, on February 28, 2022, Atara issued a press release attached to their Form 8-K, providing an update on ATA188. The Company claimed that "a key data point at the time of the interim analysis will be EDSS [expanded disability status scale] improvement at six months for applicable patients. In the Phase 1 study, EDSS improvement at six months was >85 percent predictive of achieving sustained EDSS improvement at 12 months, the primary endpoint of EMBOLD [Phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled study]." Stock price fell from $12.85 per share to $10.21 per share the next trading day, as the market reacted negatively to this prediction.
On July 12, 2022, after the market closed, Atara announced the completion of its interim analysis of its phase 2 EMBOLD study for ATA188. The company stated:
"Based on the analysis of the EMBOLD data available at the time of the IA [interim analysis], there was not a sufficient dataset to draw conclusions about the predictive value of six months EDSS improvement for 12 months EDSS improvement. The IDSMC [Independent Data and Safety Monitoring Committee] believes the six-month interim endpoint may be an inaccurate measure of the potential of this intervention in this condition."
As of 3:50pm on July 13, 2022, ATRA stock traded at $3.905 per share after closing at $8.66 per share on July 12, 2022. To obtain additional information, go to:
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