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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — On a November night five years ago, masked men kicked in the door to an apartment in Bakersfield, California, and opened fire. Their target, police believe, was a West Side Crips gang member.
He wasn’t home. But his pregnant girlfriend and her two young children were.
Gunfire struck and killed 3-year-old Major Sutton. His brother, 5, and mother were wounded but survived.
The shooting stunned the community, prompting an outpouring of anger and calls for justice. Law enforcement promised a thorough, relentless investigation.
They kept that promise, placing two alleged shooters in custody. Keeping them there, however, proved unexpectedly difficult.
Arrests made
Authorities obtained new information in Major’s death during a sweeping 10-month investigation into criminal activity by the West Side Crips culminating in December 2017 with the arrests of more than 40 people connected to the gang. Charges, including federal offenses, were filed against a number of gang members and associates.
Prosecutors announced charges in Sutton’s killing two months later, naming three suspects: Tyrone Johnson, David Palms and Myeisha Dale. All three were ordered held without bail.
It’s alleged Johnson, 25, and Palms, 23, fired the shots while Dale served as a getaway driver.
Witnesses are often reluctant to cooperate in the case of gang killings, but a young boy’s death by gunfire apparently prompted people to come forward. According to court documents, anonymous tips helped lead police to the suspects, and evidence gathered through wiretaps and shoe prints, among other evidence, led to the filing of charges.
A prior incident also played a role.
Police said in the documents they started looking at Johnson and Palms as the gunmen because the killing bore similarities to another shooting in which they were suspects. In that incident, three people broke into an apartment and shot and killed a man in bed with his girlfriend and two children.
A key piece of evidence in Major’s shooting was a distinctive Vans shoe print left on the apartment door. Police contacted Johnson a day after the shooting and noticed he wore Vans shoes.
They arrested him and seized the shoes for testing, revealing they were a match in size, brand and tread pattern for the print on the door, documents said. However, the evidence was not conclusive and Johnson was released from custody.
Meanwhile, tips kept pouring in. A confidential informant and multiple anonymous callers named Johnson and Palms as the killers, according to the documents.
Johnson and an alibi witness gave conflicting statements on where they were the night of the shooting, documents said. Dale claimed she was at home, but GPS data obtained from her cellphone placed it in the area of the shooting, police said in the filings.
During another arrest days after the shooting, Johnson, placed in the back of a patrol car, was recorded telling another person, “They know bro that I kicked the door with the right. That’s why they coming to talk.”
Investigators recorded phone calls Johnson made from jail. During one conversation, he told a woman he was going to “take a life sentence,” according to the documents, adding, “I pulled that trigga (sic) (expletive)!”
Johnson and Palms are charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and multiple firearm-related offenses.
Charges were dismissed against Dale after the 33-year-old died last year while in custody. Coroner’s reports say she died of natural causes, with seizure disorder listed as cause of death and bleeding within the skull — possibly resulting from high blood pressure — a contributing factor.
The escape
Early April 28, 2021, staff at Lerdo Jail heard noises on the roof. They dismissed them as the scampering of cats or raccoons and went back to work.
An hour later, while reviewing surveillance footage, staff discovered the noises had been made by mammals of the two-legged variety: Two men, dressed only in white boxer shorts and shoes, darted across the Justice Facility main entrance roof and slid down flag poles, according to sheriff’s reports.
Staff locked down the facility and performed an emergency head count. When they got to the cell housing Palms and Johnson, they saw what appeared to be an inmate in the top bunk and another in the bottom bunk, covered with blankets. They didn’t respond to deputies’ commands.
Deputies entered the cell and found the bunks contained bags of liquid placed so they imitated a torso, with newspapers and toilet paper rolled up to simulate a head, according to the reports. Socks tucked into shoes had been placed near the bottom of the bunks to complete the effect.
Detentions deputies found an 18-by-18-inch hole in the ceiling where metal had been cut and pulled down, leading to a crawl space and air ducts, according to the reports. Rope and torn clothing were found in the crawl space. A metal sheet and pieces of metal were found under the bottom bunk.
A message written on the cell wall may have been a taunt aimed at jail staff. “Now you see” was written on the east wall, “now you don’t” on the west wall, the documents say.
Shafter police arrested Palms at about 6:14 a.m. at a Dollar General store. He was taken to sheriff’s office headquarters for questioning.
Deputies pressed Palms for information on how he got out, but he was uncooperative, the filings say.
A residential burglary that occurred the morning of the escape was later connected to Johnson.
A man awoke to find someone running through his backyard, according to the documents. He told investigators he went outside and found a man trying to steal his car.
The resident chased the man and grabbed a backpack from him before he got away, according to the documents. The backpack belonged to the resident and contained his Chromebook and car keys, which had been taken from a kitchen counter, the filings say.
Johnson managed to evade authorities for nearly three months. He was arrested June 21, 2021, after a vehicle chase through Bakersfield in which he was a passenger, police said.
The vehicle crashed and police rearrested Johnson, and also took the driver into custody.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood has said policies and procedures at the detention center were being reviewed to help prevent further escapes. He revealed Johnson and Palms were kept in the same cell despite a previous escape attempt.
The two are no longer housed together.
What’s next
Trial is currently set for Sept. 19, with a status conferenced scheduled next month. There have been multiple postponements, the most recent occurring in June when another attorney was assigned to the case and needed more time to prepare.
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- Open Connect will enable faster connections between supply chain software, logistics providers, and shippers -
PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chain.io, a cloud-based integration platform that connects partners across the global supply chain, today announced Open Connect, a new feature that enables software providers to build API connections to the Chain.io network. With Open Connect, supply chain software companies can quickly integrate their data with logistics service providers (LSPs), shippers, and other industry-leading software platforms, revolutionizing collaboration and integration.
Software companies can build Open Connect Adapters to the Chain.io network, enabling a seamless flow of supply chain data including advanced shipment notices and milestones, CO2 emissions calculations, and more. By connecting to Chain.io's expansive network, they gain access to a vast number of new and existing customers and partners, streamlining operations and fueling efficiency.
"We're thrilled to introduce Open Connect, a game-changing feature that strengthens the flow of data between software providers and the global supply chain," said Brian Glick, CEO of Chain.io. "With Open Connect, software companies can rapidly establish connections to our network, enabling deeper data integration with their customers and empowering efficiency, transparency, and growth."
Data from third-party software providers is often manually entered across logistics systems, delaying the ability to provide value. With Open Connect, software providers can integrate their data directly to a TMS, ERP, or other platform, resulting in real-time operational efficiencies and better customer experiences.
"Open Connect marks a pivotal moment for software providers, addressing their demand for greater control and flexibility in building integrations to the Chain.io network," said Johnny Bilotta, VP of Product at Chain.io. "Now, a software provider can leverage Open Connect to build a connection to our integration network, enabling them to provide critical data directly to their customers' systems."
Through Open Connect, Chain.io reinforces its commitment to providing cutting-edge technology solutions that bridge the gap between software providers, LSPs, and shippers. The platform's advanced integration capabilities facilitate real-time data exchange and enable seamless collaboration, resulting in improved data transparency, accelerated operations, and increased customer satisfaction.
About Chain.io
Chain.io helps anyone involved in buying or moving products around the world work with supply chain vendors, customers, and software platforms more efficiently. With logistics expertise built into the heart of its software, Chain.io plugs into any ecosystem seamlessly and makes sure the right data is going to the right people at the right time. Shippers, logistics service providers, and software providers leverage Chain.io's network to optimize critical business processes. For more information, visit www.chain.io.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AES El Salvador Trust II bis, a trust formed under the laws of the State of New York (the "Issuer") today announced the expiration and final results of the previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") of any and all of its 6.750% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2023, listed in the table below (the "Notes"), guaranteed by each of (i) Compañía de Alumbrado Eléctrico de San Salvador, S.A. de C.V. ("CAESS"), (ii) AES CLESA y Compañía, S. en C. de C.V. ("CLESA"), (iii) Empresa Eléctrica de Oriente, S.A. de C.V. ("EEO") and (iv) Distribuidora Eléctrica de Usulután, S.A. de C.V. ("DEUSEM" and, jointly with CAESS, CLESA and EEO, the "Guarantors" and the Guarantors, together with the Issuer, referred to herein as "we," or "us"). The Tender Offer for the Notes expired at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on June 17, 2022 (the "Expiration Date") and the Issuer has accepted all Notes validly tendered as of the Expiration Date. Capitalized terms used in this announcement and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Issuer's Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated May 12, 2022 (as amended from time to time, the "Statement").
According to information received from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the Tender, Solicitation and Information Agent for the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation, as of the Expiration Date, the Issuer received valid tenders and consents from holders of the Notes as outlined in the table below.
In respect of the Solicitation, the Issuer received the consent of holders for an aggregate principal amount representing 92.08% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes and intends to execute a supplemental indenture so that the Proposed Amendments become effective once the Issuer pays the Total Consideration to tendering and consenting Holders on the Final Settlement Date, which is expected to occur on June 24, 2022. As described in the Statement, Holders of such Notes will receive the Total Consideration (as set forth in the table above), which includes the Early Tender Premium plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the Final Settlement Date.
Full details of the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are set forth in the Statement, which is available from the Information Agent.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC ("J.P. Morgan") is the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent in the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender, Solicitation and Information Agent for the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation should contact J.P. Morgan at (toll free) (866) 846-2874. To contact Global Bondholder Services Corporation, banks and brokers may call (212) 430-3774, and others may call U.S. toll-free: (855) 654-2015 or email contact@gbsc-usa.com.
None of the Issuer, any of the Guarantors, their respective board of directors, its officers, the dealer manager and solicitation agent, the tender and information agent or the trustees with respect to the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, made any recommendation that holders tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of the principal amount of their Notes and consent to the Proposed Amendments to the Indenture, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders made their own decision as to whether to tender their Notes and provide their Consent and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender in the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation.
This press release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase with respect to any Notes or any other securities. The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation was made solely pursuant to the terms of the Statement. The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation was not made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. The Statement does not constitute a public offer to purchase in El Salvador or a public offer to purchase to any resident of El Salvador.
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This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not based on historical facts and are not assurances of future results. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and estimates about future events and financial trends, which affect or may affect the Issuer's businesses and results of operations. The words "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect" and similar words are intended to identify estimates and forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation, including whether the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are consummated in whole or in part. Although the Issuer believes that these forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, these statements are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to the Issuer. Estimates and forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and the Issuer's future results may differ materially from those expressed in these estimates and forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement contained in this press release. The Issuer undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Time and space mark the finest margins in the game of futbol. With Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets on the field, it seems Inter Miami now has infinite of both.
Messi landed in South Florida on July 11 after being in China with the Argentina national team followed by a Bahamas vacation and trip back home to South America. Shame on us for even having the thought that he might need some time to adjust to his new surroundings.
After a few practices and getting to know his teammates, he has already added spectacular highlights to an unparalleled résumé in just a couple of games. He only played 36 minutes in the first and 78 in the second, but remember, time is infinite when dealing with this legend.
Three goals and an assist already — it all still seems unreal.
The greatest soccer player ever is now in Major League Soccer and using this blank canvas to continue painting masterpieces as only he could.
His first goal was a magical stroke of the brush, a classic free kick from right outside of the box to give Miami a 2-1 win in stoppage time versus Cruz Azul in his debut.
The second was a flashback to Barcelona as Busquets sailed a superb ball over the top and left Messi alone with the keeper. His initial shot ricocheted off the post but of course bounced back perfectly to his feet as he put it in the back of the net.
The third was a simple tap-in, but it was orchestrated by a vintage Messi run and movement that is routine for him as he sent the ball wide and drifted back into the box to receive the assist.
In a pair of matches, Messi and Busquets have almost made you forget that Inter Miami is the worst team in MLS. But that’s something they’ll worry about later because the objective now is Leagues Cup, and they’ve looked like the best team in that competition thanks to the new acquisitions.
This might be a good time to remind you that Jordi Alba, who is signed, hasn’t even joined the group yet.
On Tuesday they host their next rival in the knockout round of the tournament. For as much conversation that preceded his arrival and whether or not they should play games at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami due to larger capacity, Fort Lauderdale has already transformed into a comfortable home for "Messi mania."
Take a lap around DRV PNK Stadium hours before a game and you might think Argentina is playing because those classic No. 10 jerseys are in abundance as they blend in with the pink and black. When the team steps on the field for warmups, his every move is cheered and recorded as fans scream out their admiration and soak in the moment.
It’s a name so easy to chant, two syllables, that has now become an instant soundtrack throughout Inter Miami games. The stands in the stadium are like bleachers so at times it sounds like a thunderstorm is rolling through, which isn't unusual for the area, but it’s really just fans stomping on the ground in a furor.
It is indeed a full show and experience. So far LeBron James, Serena Williams, Diddy, Kim Kardashian, DJ Khaled among others have pulled up to the Messi show.
Cameras often pan to co-owner David Beckham smiling uncontrollably among the celebs and bright lights. He’s finally watching his dream come to life. The plan was never Rodolfo Pizarro, Gonzalo Higuain or Blaise Matuidi. Those were names Inter Miami ultimately had to settle for. But from the very inception they were shooting for the stars, and they finally got them.
New head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino is also a massive part of this equation, especially due to his familiarity with the league and players. When asked what the biggest difference he sees in Messi now compared to when he coached him years ago, Tata didn’t hesitate.
“The biggest change in Leo is that he’s lifted a huge weight off him he had with the Argentina national team,” Martino told Yahoo Sports. “He has done it in the past few years and that shows in everything: his day-to-day, statements, way of facing each of the games. Lionel is feeling very free, and undoubtedly, a player of that caliber being free means starting to see much more of these types of performances.”
That’s the most important part aside from what happens on the field. Messi, humble as always, doesn’t want this to be about just him. This is about Inter Miami as a whole and being the best teammate possible. He’s now also a teacher, constantly giving his teammates advice and pointing them in the right direction. It isn’t something he had to do much of in his career besides maybe lately with the national team, and you saw how well that worked out for them in December as they won the World Cup.
Naturally, everyone around him will improve because his caliber is one of a kind. But his arrival has allowed for Inter Miami players to loosen up, play freely and much more confidently. The stars are now going to inherit the responsibility, all his teammates have to do is execute. And do it well.
Miami forward Robert Taylor has answered the call, scoring three goals along with an assist in the past two games. Same stats as Messi.
Interestingly, Busquets and Alba might end up being the more influential pieces tactically for Inter Miami. But if teams aren’t going to press and get physical with these guys on the field, they are going to punish them every time.
“Coaches can prepare a game plan in a certain way, but players that good will always create their own space,” said Martino.
They’ve been doing it their whole lives.
A month ago it was unimaginable that Miami might be able to make a Leagues Cup run. Now? Sky is truly the limit. Then they will shift focus to try and erase such an atrocious start to league play and make a push for a playoff spot. There’s also the U.S. Open Cup semifinals, where they visit FC Cincinnati in a place where no visiting team has won this year.
That could change just as everything else seemingly has.
It’s a new era in South Florida. This isn’t Barcelona or Paris. It’s not the legendary Camp Nou or Parc des Prince.
It’s Miami Fort Lauderdale. DRV PNK Stadium.
But at the end of the day, it’s the same ol’ Messi.
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Partnership will secure 300 MW of solar, $500,000 for CPS Energy community priorities
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CPS Energy, the largest municipally owned, electric and natural gas utility in the United States, has reached agreement with Consolidated Edison Development, Inc., a subsidiary of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc., for a 300 megawatt (MW) solar project to be located in Goliad County, Texas as the first part of its FlexPOWER BundleSM initiative. The selection marks one-third of the utility's goal of adding up to 900 MW of clean, sustainable energy to its power generation mix, and will further strengthen San Antonio's national top five Solar Superstar ranking.
Construction is scheduled to begin next year and is expected to add 250 – 300 temporary jobs with priority hiring from the San Antonio area. As part of the partnership agreement, Con Edison Development will contribute $500,000 over a 10-year period to support one of CPS Energy's community priorities of supporting customers and education. Con Edison Development also will hire up to eight positions from Greater San Antonio and maintain $750,000 in annual spending with local suppliers and vendors through the life of the 25-year agreement. This will result in a $19 million local investment for Bexar and Goliad counties.
"This agreement is a significant step forward for the FlexPOWER Bundle initiative and our community's clean energy strategy," said Mayor Ron Nirenberg. "The way we generate power determines our ability to ensure a sustainable environment. San Antonio is making great advances toward carbon neutrality and CPS Energy's continued leadership in renewable energy is making our progress possible."
"Our vision for a cleaner energy future for San Antonio will be realized through innovative partnerships like this one with Consolidated Edison Development, Inc.," said CPS Energy Interim President & CEO Rudy Garza. "CPS Energy is already a top solar purchaser in Texas, and while we continue to thoughtfully evaluate and identify even more options for our community, the FlexPOWER Bundle is proving to be an initiative that delivers real solutions."
"We are proud to be working with the visionary leaders of San Antonio and CPS Energy in support of their sustainable energy goals," said Mark Noyes, President and CEO of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses. "In addition to delivering clean solar energy to San Antonio, the operation of the facility will deliver $750,000 in annual economic benefits to the Greater San Antonio area. We are also committing to $500,000 for community support and scholarships as we look forward to being part of the San Antonio community for many years to come."
The FlexPOWER Bundle initiative aims to further diversify CPS Energy's power generation mix, adding up to 900 MW of solar, up to 50 MW of energy storage and up to 500 MW of firming capacity. The bundle is part of the utility's wider plan to replace older generation with newer and cleaner technologies.
Launched in November 2020, a request for proposals for the FlexPOWER Bundle resulted in over 650 proposals from 100 companies across the U.S. and ten other nations, including Japan, England and South Korea. CPS Energy expects to finalize and award all FlexPOWER Bundle contracts within the next few months with the next solar selections expected in the coming weeks.
"Our customers have shared their desire for an affordable but more sustainable energy system," said Garza. "The FlexPOWER Bundle is our response to say that we hear you, that we want the same and are making great strides in that direction."
Currently, CPS Energy's clean power generation portfolio includes 1,049 MW of wind, 552 MW of solar and 10 MW of battery storage resources. The 300 MW project, dubbed Peregrine Solar (Peregrine), is expected to increase CPS Energy's total solar capacity to 852 MW once it comes online. Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses will be solely responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of the project, while CPS Energy will acquire the solar energy produced at Peregrine through a Power Purchase Agreement of 25 years.
Photos from Tuesday's news conference can be found here. A map of the solar farms CPS Energy currently purchases power from is below.
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Established in 1860, CPS Energy is the nation's largest public power, natural gas, and electric company, providing safe, reliable, and competitively-priced service to 884,811 electric and 366,709 natural gas customers in San Antonio and portions of seven adjoining counties. Our customers' combined energy bills rank among the lowest of the nation's 20 largest cities – while generating $8 billion in revenue for the City of San Antonio for more than seven decades. As a trusted and strong community partner, we continuously focus on job creation, economic development, and educational investment. We are powered by our skilled workforce, whose commitment to the community is demonstrated through our employees' volunteerism in giving back to our city and programs aimed at bringing value to our customers. CPS Energy is among the top public power wind energy buyers in the nation and number one in Texas for solar generation.
Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. (Con Edison CEB) offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related solutions, including utility-scale and behind the meter renewable development, construction and operation, battery storage, power marketer and asset management services, and energy efficiency services. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, Con Edison CEB is part of the Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) family of companies, which has a corporate history dating back to 1823. Con Edison CEB is the second largest solar energy owner and operator in North America. Consolidated Edison Development, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Con Edison CEB.
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BEIJING, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China on Wednesday underscored the importance of solidarity and openness at a time when the world is facing drastic changes "unseen in a century" and witnessing "major setbacks" in development.
"Despite changes in an evolving global environment, the historical trend of openness and development will not reverse course, and our shared desire to meet challenges together through cooperation will remain as strong as ever," Chinese President Xi Jinping said when delivering a keynote speech in virtual format at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum.
The forum is part of the 14th summit of BRICS, an emerging-market group that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. China holds the rotating presidency of BRICS this year.
Xi: Peace should be defended by all
The summit comes amid a lingering COVID-19 pandemic, sluggish world economic recovery and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has lasted nearly four months and exacerbated many existing problems.
Xi urged the international community to "embrace solidarity and coordination and jointly maintain world peace and stability." He stressed that hegemony, group politics and bloc confrontation only lead to wars and conflicts, citing lessons from the two world wars and the Cold War.
"The Ukraine crisis is another wake-up call for all in the world," he said. "It reminds us that blind faith in the so-called 'position of strength' and attempts to expand military alliances and seek one's own security at the expense of others will only land oneself in a security dilemma."
The international community should uphold the United Nations Charter and strive to maintain peace in a volatile world, he said.
Reiterating the Global Security Initiative he proposed earlier this year, Xi called on all countries to stay committed to the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, stay committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and stay committed to taking the legitimate security concerns of all countries seriously.
Xi stresses sustainable global development
Countries across the world should work together to promote sustainable global development and pursue win-win cooperation, Xi said, warning against attempts to politicize the global economy.
"Development holds the key to solving various difficult problems and delivering better lives to the people," he stressed, noting that the global development process "has hit major roadblocks."
Almost 1.2 billion people in nearly 70 countries are confronted with COVID-19, food, energy and debt crises, he said.
Xi underscored the Global Development Initiative he put forward last year, reiterating the call for all counties to implement the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The international community should deepen cooperation to safeguard food and energy security, embrace innovation, and help developing countries advance green transformation and fight COVID-19, he said.
He urged major developed countries to adopt responsible economic policies and "avoid negative policy spillovers that may take a heavy toll on developing countries."
"To politicize the global economy and turn it into one's tool or weapon, and willfully impose sanctions by using one's primary position in the international financial and monetary systems will only end up hurting one's own interests as well as those of others, and inflict suffering on everyone," he said.
China's commitment to opening-up
Xi called for a commitment to inclusiveness, openness and integration, stressing that economic globalization is an "unstoppable historical trend."
"China will continue to pursue opening-up against higher standards, develop new systems for a higher-standard open economy, and continue to foster a market- and law-based and internationalized business environment," he told the audience.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the opening ceremony of the forum, which was held in an online plus offline format in Beijing. About 1,000 economic and trade ministers, envoys to China and representatives from the business community were present.
The five BRICS countries represent more than 26 percent of the world's landmass, 42 percent of the global population, and about a quarter of the global gross domestic product (GDP).
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SMArtX Leverages Flyer Financial Technologies to Upgrade Managed Accounts Solutions
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SMArtX Advisory Solutions ("SMArtX"), a leading innovator in managed accounts technology and operator of the SMArtX turnkey asset management platform ('TAMP'), announced a partnership with Flyer Financial Technologies ('Flyer FT') and its Co-Pilot OEMS, a cloud-based order and execution management platform. The integration of Flyer FT's Co-Pilot OEMS and SMArtX's UMA technology streamlines broker and custodial connectivity while expanding trading services and capabilities for advisors and asset managers using the SMArtX platform.
By integrating Co-Pilot OEMS via API, SMArtX clients will have full control over order instructions, order routing, and post trade allocation processing, while maintaining real-time visibility that supports ongoing portfolio management updates from advisors, model managers, and other platform participants. As a result, traders will improve execution quality and scale their middle and back-office trade operations.
"SMArtX is thrilled to partner with a leading WealthTech firm like Flyer FT to bring best-in-class trading capabilities to the managed accounts industry," said Evan Rapoport, CEO of SMArtX Advisory Solutions. "This partnership will support asset managers and managed accounts providers that need a better way to deliver their services at scale."
The partnership will enable traders at SMArtX enterprise firms, TAMPs, independent broker-dealers, and other providers to effortlessly trade at scale with a seamless experience. It will also assist asset managers looking to scale their middle and back-office operations while supporting accounts across multiple custodians. Flyer Trading Network is connected directly to over 100+ brokers and custodians supporting SMArtX's current roster of 7 custodians and expansion plans for adding 2 more custodians.
"Flyer is excited to work with an innovative firm like SMArtX to enable a shared vision of delivering a feature-rich trade order management platform," said Brian Bleasdell, Chief Product Officer of Flyer FT. "By using the Co-Pilot API, SMArtX has greatly enhanced their order management workflows and overall trading capabilities. The API enables third-parties, such as SMArtX, to integrate advanced OEMS functionality and trading connectivity in a fraction of time that it would have taken to build in-house."
The partnership lays the groundwork for the next stage of SMArtX's technological expansion: an end-to-end standalone portfolio management solution designed to support managed accounts across custodians for asset managers, while continuing to advance the capabilities of the SMArtX TAMP.
SMArtX Advisory Solutions is an award-winning managed accounts technology provider and manages SMArtX, a turnkey asset management platform ('TAMP'). SMArtX's API-first, cloud-native technology operates within a modular, micro-services architecture, providing clients a tailored solution catered to their unique specifications. SMArtX is available as an off-the-shelf TAMP for advisors seeking wider selection of investment product and ease of use, while automating the investment processes and simplifying the everyday tasks of managing client accounts. SMArtX also licenses its proprietary technology to enterprise firms looking to create, customize, or upgrade their existing managed accounts technology as a standalone or fully integrated solution. SMArtX is the managed account technology and TAMP platform of choice for multiple RIAs, broker-dealers, and asset managers. Learn more at www.smartxadvisory.com
Flyer Financial Technologies (Flyer FT) builds cutting-edge technology that solves asset and wealth management firms' toughest trading workflows. As a leading cloud-based FinTech provider, Flyer FT serves wealth managers, asset managers, broker-dealers, RIAs, banks, TAMPs and other technology service providers. The platform includes Co-Pilot, a multi-asset trading platform, and Flyer Trading Network, an order and trade routing network with direct FIX connectivity. Co-Pilot and FTN enables advisors, portfolio managers, and traders the freedom to focus on performance at each stage of the trading lifecycle, from portfolio construction to trade execution. For more information, visit https://flyerft.com/.
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DOJ: 305 dogs rescued, 20 arrested in largest dogfighting ring in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. - More than 60 federal and state officers rescued 305 dogs from an alleged dogfighting ring in South Carolina over the weekend, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The agency said the authorities made the bust over the weekend after executing nearly two dozen search warrants for properties around Columbia, South Carolina.
It’s believed to have been the largest dogfighting operation in South Carolina history, DOJ officials said.
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Authorities said they interrupted a scheduled dogfighting match in Richland County Saturday. The next day, officers executed the search warrants at known dogfighting kennels or those associated with dogfighting.
Of the 305 dogs rescued, authorities said 275 of them are believed to have been involved with dogfighting.
In addition, officers also seized 30 firearms and $40,000 in cash among other evidence of the alleged crime. More than 20 people were also arrested for state charges regarding animal cruelty and dogfighting.
The Humane Society of the United States assists federal authorities in rescuing dogs from an alleged dogfighting operation throughout multiple properties in South Carolina. Photo by Meredith Lee/The HSUS (Meredith Lee/The HSUS)
"To force dogs to fight, often to the death, for the enjoyment of others is not only a federal crime, it is also cruel, sadistic, and can create a haven for other illicit activities involving drugs and firearms," U.S. Attorney Adair F. Boroughs said in a news release.
"The depravity involved in carrying out a dogfighting conspiracy is unimaginable to most people, and those involved in such a crime must be rooted out and punished," Gov. Henry McMaster added.
The Humane Society of the United States also assisted in the bust.
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The society claimed dogs were found living outdoors in pens or chains. The dogs also appeared not to have access to food or water despite the summer-like weather.
Responders said some of the dogs had severe scarring, along with festering open wounds, lacerations, and abscesses. Some also received emergency veterinary critical care.
"It’s truly distressing to come upon dogs who are severely injured yet chained to trees or left to languish in a pen instead of getting the care they desperately need," Adam Parascandola, vice president of the animal rescue team for the society, said in a separate news release. "Thanks to all the agencies who intervened on behalf of these dogs, this is the last day they’re going to have to live like this."
The society said rescued dogs were transported to a safe, undisclosed location.
The DOJ said the Animal Welfare Act makes it a felony punishable by up to five years in federal prison to fight dogs or to possess, train, sell, buy, deliver, receive, or transport dogs intended for use in dogfighting.
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President Biden says customers of U.S. banks should have confidence that their money will be there when they need it, as he seeks to limit the damage done by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other problems. He also promised accountability for leaders and investors of banks that fail.
Biden's words didn't prevent anxiety over the banking emergency from hammering stock prices of financial institutions on Monday morning. The pain was particularly acute for regional and middle-sized banks.
The banking emergency has prompted federal regulators to take extraordinary actions to close two banks and guarantee all their deposits.
Because of those actions, Biden said, "every American should feel confident that their deposits will be there if and when they need them."
Companies with accounts at the collapsed banks "can breathe easier, knowing they'll be able to pay their workers and pay their bills," Biden said. "Their hardworking employees can breathe easier as well."
Biden tries to calm markets, but stocks fall
Biden spoke from the White House at 9 a.m. ET Monday, just 30 minutes before the New York stock market opened. But one hour into trading, a number of banking stocks were down.
Many eyes are on First Republic Bank, the San Francisco institution whose clients include tech companies and wealthy investors. The bank's stock plummeted below the $20 mark early Monday — one week after it closed at $122.
Bank of America and Wells Fargo also saw their stock prices slip, both of them falling by 4% or more in the first hour of trading.
Biden says actions won't use taxpayers' funds
Silicon Valley Bank now stands as the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, after the 2008 collapse of Washington Mutual Bank. Biden stressed that while customers' deposits are protected, "no losses will be borne by the taxpayers."
The president spoke as regulators strive to shore up confidence in the banking system and prevent runs like the one that triggered the stunning collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and New York-based Signature Bank. In recent days, officials and experts have used the word "contagion" to describe the danger of turmoil spreading to more institutions.
The crisis poses both economic and political risks, as the Biden administration balances the twin goals of dampening ripple effects from the banks' failures while avoiding the political spectacle of giving a full bailout to Silicon Valley Bank, which caters to tech firms and venture capitalists.
Biden emphasized that no taxpayer money will go toward resolving the crisis.
"Instead, the money will come from the fees the banks pay into the deposit insurance fund," he said.
Banks' investors and leaders won't be bailed out, Biden says
Laying out highlights of his administration's response, Biden said the banks' leaders will face repercussions.
"The management of these banks will be fired," he said. "If the bank is taken over by FDIC, the people running the bank should not work there anymore."
Biden added, "investors in the banks will not be protected. They knowingly took a risk, and when the risk didn't pay off, investors lose their money. That's how capitalism works."
In a bid to contain the crisis, the Biden administration announced on Sunday that customers of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank would have full access to their deposits, even if their account totals were above the maximum $250,000 covered by federal insurance.
Giving new details about his administration's response, Biden also promised a "full accounting of what happened and why," so anyone who acted in an irresponsible way can be held accountable.
To prevent similar situations from recurring, Biden said he would ask Congress and regulators to strengthen the rules, which he said had been weakened during the Trump administration.
The president has directed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard to coordinate regulators' responses to the banking crisis. The solution they reached, he said on Sunday, "protects workers, small businesses, taxpayers and our financial system."
Fallout over Silicon Valley Bank is also hitting other countries. In the U.K., banking officials quickly orchestrated the sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK, the beleaguered company's affiliate, to HSBC, the largest bank in Europe.
"Today the government and the Bank of England have facilitated a private sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK," Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said, adding that customers "can bank as normal."
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Before Michigan played Rutgers, Michigan assistant Phil Martelli talked up the Scarlet Knights’ toughness, their defensive prowess and ability to get in passing lanes, and their offensive balance.
Seeing it all on tape must have inspired the Wolverines. They excelled in those areas on Thursday night to beat Rutgers on the road, 58-45.
Perhaps they need needed to see Rutgers up close, in live action, for the lessons to fully sink in. Because Michigan fell behind 13-3, allowing layups and some open 3s and failing to score more than one basket for the game’s first eight-plus minutes.
The sold-out Jersey Mike’s Arena reached uncomfortable decibel levels. The Wolverines didn’t panic.
“We’re a gritty team,” Michigan point guard Dug McDaniel said. “We’re fighting for our season. We knew we were going to do whatever it takes to get back in the game. They went on their little run but we didn’t let it deter us from making our run.”
For the rest of the half, Michigan got enough stops to prevent the game from getting out of hand before chipping away and grabbing a lead it would never relinquish.
Whenever Rutgers got within a basket in the second half, Michigan countered with a basket of its own. A steal and dunk gave the home team life with four minutes left, down six. Michigan scored the next nine points to extinguish those hopes.
The Wolverines (16-12, 10-7) are trying to play themselves into the NCAA Tournament conversation. After faltering down the stretch in consecutive games, they’ve flipped the script in the last two.
Defense was the catalyst. Michigan held Rutgers to 18-of-47 from the field. That’s 29 misses, yet Michigan allowed just six offensive rebounds.
Rebounding, head coach Juwan Howard said with a smile, was a “point of emphasis in practice, point of emphasis in film, point of emphasis before the game, timeouts, and also at halftime.”
McDaniel was terrific for Michigan. He played 38 minutes, finishing with a game-high 16 points and five of the team’s 11 steals. The turnovers he caused, and the baskets he or his teammates scored as a result, were critical to the victory. His backcourt mate Kobe Bufkin scored 14 on nine shots.
Michigan played through Hunter Dickinson (who, with a 6-for-14 shooting performance, was not at his best) but did not rely solely on his production.
Michigan was without Jett Howard, who sat after turning his right ankle in Saturday’s game.
“If you know Mr. Miyagi, please send him our way so we can get his ankle healthy,” Juwan Howard said. “I’m not going to rush him back. His health is No. 1.”
Howard referenced his son’s previous (left) ankle injury that caused him to miss one game.
“I’ll be frank with you guys: Back when he injured his ankle before the Purdue game, he was playing on a bum ankle. He rushed back. He wanted to play in the Purdue game, I didn’t let him. Then he came back the game after, he rushed back, but that’s because he wanted to be out there with his teammates. Same goes for today -- he wanted to play. I’m going to play him when he’s healthy enough to play.”
Howard also dismissed any notion that the Wolverines have a better grasp of their roles offensively in Jett’s absence. “We miss Jett. We need him,” Howard said.
Terrance Williams II did play after missing the previous two games with a bruised knee. He came off the bench -- Howard said he’d only practiced twice since the injury and is still getting back into game shape -- and played 22 minutes, grabbing nine rebounds and adding four points.
The Wolverines’ mental toughness to not get too rattled early was impressive -- Howard saw no doubt in his players’ eyes -- as was the physical toughness they showed all game. Howard acknowledged that and said he saw it in Saturday’s win over Michigan State as well.
“The key is consistency,” he said, “and I know and I trust our guys will continue to keep competing.”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
23-28-35-37-39
(twenty-three, twenty-eight, thirty-five, thirty-seven, thirty-nine)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
23-28-35-37-39
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Earthquake off the Alaska coast triggers brief tsunami advisory, sending some residents to shelters
(AP) - A 7.2 magnitude earthquake triggered a brief tsunami advisory for southern Alaska late Saturday, but the advisory was cancelled about an hour later, monitoring bodies reported.
The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula and Cook Inlet regions, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
In Kodiak, Alaska, sirens warned of a possible tsunami and sent people driving to shelters late at night, according to video posted to social media.
The United States Geological Survey wrote in a social media post that the earthquake occurred 106 kilometers (65.8 miles) south of Sand Point, Alaska, at 10:48 p.m. Saturday. The quake initially was reported as 7.4 magnitude but downgraded to 7.2 soon after.
The U.S. National Weather Service sent a tsunami advisory saying the quake occurred at a depth of 13 miles (21 kilometers). The agency cancelled the advisory about an hour after the first alert.
Before the cancellation, the National Weather Service in Anchorage, Alaska, tweeted that the tsunami advisory applied to coastal Alaska from Chignik Bay to Unimak Pass, but Kodiak Island and the Kenai Peninsula were not expected to be impacted.
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said shortly after the tsunami warning went out that there was no threat to the islands.
There were an estimated eight aftershocks in the same area of Alaska, including one measuring 5.0 magnitude within three minutes of the original earthquake, KTUU-TV reported.
Residents were advised not to reoccupy hazard zones without clearance from local emergency officials, KTUU reported.
Small sea level changes were still possible, KTUU reported.
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Walmart pulls ‘tone-deaf’ Juneteenth products after criticism
Published: May. 24, 2022 at 9:24 PM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
(CNN) - Walmart is pulling products, including an ice cream, that were attempting to commemorate Juneteenth after a social media backlash.
The Juneteenth ice cream featured a message to celebrate African American culture, but critics called it a tone-death effort to cash in on the federal holiday.
Walmart released a statement and apologized, saying the company is removing such items as appropriate.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
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DALLAS (KFDX/KJTL) — A $1 million lawsuit was filed on July 13, 2022, after two customers claimed the restaurant manager of a Taco Bell in Dallas poured boiling water on them.
Ben Crump Law and McCathern Law, who are handling the case, said that the customers were given “severe burns and trauma” as a result of the incident that happened back in June at the fast food chain.
Below is surveillance video of the alleged incident from Ben Crump Law via Storyful:
“This tragic and violent incident that has caused customers, one being a child, life-altering burns and psychological damage over a taco order raises questions about Taco Bell’s hiring and vetting process, as well as their training procedures relating to resolving disputes with customers,” the firm said in a join statement posted to Twitter on July 22.
The law firms released footage from June 17 which shows the Taco Bell manager splashing water on the customers, who left the restaurant after the incident.
According to both firms, after the initial incident, more footage shows another employee handling a firearm.
In Texas, gun laws allow employer’s to enforce and ultimately make the final decision on policies in regards to carrying firearms in the workplace.
When Storyful reached out to ask Taco Bell Corp about its policy on employees carrying firearms in the workplace, Taco Bell said they could not comment on the matter due to the lawsuit.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in Taco Bell restaurants. We take this very seriously and are working with our local franchisee to investigate,” Taco Bell told Storyful.
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GENEVA (AP) — About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N.
In a new report published Friday, the World Health Organization and UNICEF said their figures show 25 million children last year failed to get vaccinated against diptheria, tetanus and pertussis, a marker for childhood immunization coverage, continuing a downward trend that began in 2019.
“This is a red alert for child health,” said Catherine Russell, UNICEF’s Executive Director.
“We are witnessing the largest sustained drop in childhood immunization in a generation,” she said, adding that the consequences would be measured in lives lost.
Data showed the vast majority of the children who failed to get immunized were living in developing countries, namely Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and the Philippines. While vaccine coverage fell in every world region, the worst effects were seen in East Asia and the Pacific.
Experts said this “historic backsliding” in vaccination coverage was especially disturbing since it was occurring as rates of severe malnutrition were rising. Malnourished children typically have weaker immune systems and infections like measles can often prove fatal to them.
“The convergence of a hunger crisis with a growing immunization gap threatens to create the conditions for a child survival crisis,” the U.N. said.
Scientists said low vaccine coverage rates had already resulted in preventable outbreaks of diseases like measles and polio. In March 2020, WHO and partners asked countries to suspend their polio eradication efforts amid the accelerating COVID-19 pandemic. There have since been dozens of polio epidemics in more than 30 countries.
“This is particularly tragic as tremendous progress was made in the two decades before the COVID pandemic to improve childhood vaccination rates globally,” said Helen Bedford, a professor of children’s health at University College London, who was not connected to the U.N. report. She said the news was shocking but not surprising, noting that immunization services are frequently an “early casualty” of major social or economic disasters.
Dr. David Elliman, a consultant pediatrician at Britain’s Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, said it was critical to reverse the declining vaccination trend among children.
“The effects of what happens in one part of the world can ripple out to affect the whole globe,” he said in a statement, noting the rapid spread of COVID-19 and more recently, monkeypox. “Whether we act on the basis of ethics or ‘enlightened self interest’, we must put (children) top of our list of priorities.”
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Woman dies after hit in head with rake, police say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A woman died after being hit in the head with a rake, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Police said 53-year-old Marcia Averett was found unconscious Sept. 30. She died at the hospital just under a month later Oct. 20.
According to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Averett had head trauma and a 4-5 inch cut on the side of her forehead.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she had to be intubated and treated for a skull fracture and brain bleed, police said.
Averett’s husband told police his wife was hit on the head with a rake.
Officers saw blood in the area and spoke to several witnesses who said a woman riding a bicycle hit Averett in the head with the lawn tool.
Averett’s husband told police he had heard the woman involved was named Bianca and was known to frequent the area on her bike, according to the arrest report.
After several neighbor tips, LVMPD found a Bianca Robinson living in a nearby apartment who owned a bike matching the description given, the report said.
When interviewed by police, Robinson said she would often ride her bike in the area where the incident happened but “had no memory” of the rake incident, the arrest report stated.
The report went on to state that a neighbor told police that Robinson may suffer from psychiatric problems.
Robinson was arrested Oct. 24 on a battery charge but is now facing a murder charge, according to court records.
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Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down on his badly sprained right ankle, then was shoved late out of bounds by Joseph Ossai, giving Harrison Butker a chance to kick a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left that gave the Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game Sunday night.
The Chiefs finally managed to beat the Bengals after three straight losses, including a three-point overtime defeat in last year’s conference championship game. Kansas City advanced to play the Philadelphia Eagles in their third Super Bowl in four years.
Mahomes, who hurt his ankle against Jacksonville in the divisional round, threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns, even though he was missing three of his wide receivers to injuries by the fourth quarter.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling led the way with 116 yards and a touchdown, while Travis Kelce — bad back and all — had seven for 78 yards and a score.
Joe Burrow had 270 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions for Cincinnati. He was sacked five times.
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ATALAIA DO NORTE, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian police say searchers found a backpack, laptop and other personal items of two men missing in the Amazon.
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CHUMS CORNER, MI -- A 48-year-old Interlochen man is believed to have suffered a medical emergency prior to a two-car crash Monday near the intersection of US-31 and M-37. Troopers with the Michigan State Police were dispatched to the scene and when they arrived, they discovered the man was in cardiac arrest.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead when he arrived. His identity has not been released by police.
MSP says a preliminary investigation determined the man crossed the center lane while driving -- possibly while having a medical emergency -- when he hit another car that was passing by, before leaving the road and hitting a tree.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31, 2022
NEW YORK and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP reminds investors that a federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased TuSimple Holdings, Inc. ("TuSimple" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TSP) securities during the period from April 15, 2021 through August 1, 2022 inclusive (the "Class Period").
All investors who purchased the shares of TuSimple Holdings, Inc. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at classmember@whafh.com or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774. You may obtain additional information concerning the action or join the case on our website, www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in TuSimple Holdings, Inc. you may, no later than October 31, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class. Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in TuSimple Holdings, Inc.
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According to the filed complaint, on April 15, 2021, TuSimple effected its Initial Public Offering ("IPO"), selling 33.8 million class A common shares at $40.00 per share, generating $1.031 billion in gross proceeds.
On August 1, 2022, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety at TuSimple," which brought to light a number of previously undisclosed concerns that undermined defendants' representations and omissions concerning the Company's safety. The article referenced an April 6, 2022, accident involving a truck fitted with TuSimple's autonomous driving technology, noting that regulators disclosed the accident to the public in June after TuSimple filed a report on the incident, which "underscores concerns that the autonomous-trucking company is risking safety on public roads in a rush to deliver driverless trucks to market, according to independent analysts and more than a dozen of the company's former employees."
On this news, the Company's share fell almost 10%, to close at $8.99 per share on August 1, 2022.
Wolf Haldenstein has extensive experience in the prosecution of securities class actions and derivative litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. The firm has attorneys in various practice areas; and offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego. The reputation and expertise of this firm in shareholder and other class litigation has been repeatedly recognized by the courts, which have appointed it to major positions in complex securities multi-district and consolidated litigation.
If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions regarding your rights and interests in this case, please immediately contact Wolf Haldenstein by telephone at (800) 575-0735 or via e-mail at classmember@whafh.com
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) ("CNX," "we," or "our") today announced the closing of its private placement of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.375% senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The Notes were offered under an indenture, dated September 26, 2022 (the "Indenture"), among CNX, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and UMB Bank, N.A., as trustee. The Notes are guaranteed by all of CNX's wholly-owned domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee its revolving credit facility.
CNX intends to use the net proceeds of the sale of the Notes (i) to purchase up to $350 million aggregate principal amount (the "Tender Cap") of its outstanding 7.25% senior notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") pursuant to the tender offer that commenced concurrently with the offering of the Notes and (ii) to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility, with any remaining proceeds used for general corporate purposes.
The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the rules promulgated thereunder and applicable state securities laws. The Notes have been and will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.
CNX is the premier independent natural gas development, production, and midstream company, with operations centered in the major shale formations of the Appalachian basin.
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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering was made only by means of an offering memorandum.
Various statements in this release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, may be considered forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. When we use the words "believe," "intend," "expect," "may," "should," "anticipate," "could," "estimate," "plan," "predict," "project," "will" or their negatives, or other similar expressions, the statements which include those words are usually forward-looking statements. When we describe strategy that involves risks or uncertainties, we are making forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release, if any, speak only as of the date of this press release; we disclaim any obligation to update these statements unless required by securities laws and we caution you not to rely on them unduly. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the factors discussed in the 2021 Form 10-K under "Risk Factors," which is on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by any subsequent Form 10-Qs that we file.
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BOISE, Idaho — The Fairness in Women's Sports Act was signed into law by Governor Brad Little in 2020. The Idaho law would ban transgender and intersex women and girls from participating in school sports.
Related: ACLU files lawsuit against State of Idaho for barring transgender female athletes
The law has been on hold since August 2020 when Idaho District Court Judge David Nye granted a preliminary injunction after a lawsuit was filed by Lindsay Hecox.
The lawsuit has been in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California since November 2020.
In 2022, lawyers for the state of Idaho argued the lawsuit should not be allowed to proceed and take effect because of changes in the case after the case was filed, and the lawsuit was no longer relevant.
On January 31, The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the lawsuit can proceed and is relevant. The Court will now review the Idaho's Fairness in Women's Sports Act to see if it violates the United States Constitution.
A ruling could come in the next few months, and would be the first of its kind in the country. After being signed into law in Idaho, several other states passed similar legislation.
Related: Governor Little signs into law two bills targeting transgender Idahoans
"The Ninth Circuit got it exactly right. Lindsay’s case is alive and well and continues to successfully block what we believe is a flagrantly unconstitutional and harmful law. This is a great victory at a time when transgender people are experiencing unprecedented attacks by Idaho lawmakers,” said Aadika Singh, attorney for the ACLU of Idaho.
You can read the full ruling advancing the lawsuit below.
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LA CROSSE, WI (WXOW) When's the last time you saw a silent film?
Whether you have or not, the Cappella Performing Arts Center is offering the opportunity Friday, March 31.
The Arts Center has a screening of the Charlie Chaplin film called, "The Kid."
But, the film is not the only feature during the night.
You'll also hear from Peter Krasinski. He came from Boston for one evening at Cappella.
He plays the organ.
And he's very good.
Krasinski is also known as a silent film accompaniment specialist. He's memorized the movie and he helps tell the story with his improvisation. Krasinski calls it, narration.
And he wants you to know, the music is not the focus. The movie is.
You can see "The Kid" at the Cappella Performing Arts Center, Friday March 31 at 721 King Street. The movie begins at 7 PM.
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Contractors can now get measurements and prepare takeoffs and bids faster from blueprint designs – all within the HOVER platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HOVER, the technology company that transforms smartphone photos of any property into a digital twin with valuable 3D data, today announced that it is offering its entire 3D measurement and takeoff solution for new construction jobs with the ability to upload blueprints. Now, contractors can secure the same 3D models with exterior measurements that HOVER provides from smartphone photos through blueprint designs. HOVER now supports both the improvement of existing structures as well as ground-up new construction projects.
"HOVER's mission is to help people improve their homes with the world's best 3D property data, and today's launch makes that mission even more accessible," said A.J. Altman, Founder and CEO of HOVER. "Supporting contractors in streamlining their workflows is at the core of what we do. Now, with a faster, easier, more affordable path to prepare takeoffs for new construction bids, contractors can simplify their bidding process and stand out from the competition with inspiring, visual representations of the finished product."
HOVER's new construction solution transforms blueprint plans into scaled 3D models with comprehensive measurements for the property exterior – powering takeoff, proposal, and ordering features in the HOVER platform. Transforming a 2D, black & white drawing into a 3D digital twin allows contractors to instantly demonstrate real colors and materials on an unbuilt home, inspiring property owners and helping contractors stand out from their competition. With a fast turnaround, HOVER eliminates the historically arduous process of manually scaling measurements from drawings that can take up to a week and makes it more cost effective for any contractor to include project visuals in their proposals.
David Ferraro, Owner of Good Guys Contracting said, "Before this solution existed, I didn't have time to scale off a blueprint. Now, I can bid on more jobs and win more business. It's a game changer."
HOVER's new construction solution is now available for contractors to use within the HOVER platform. To learn more about HOVER and download the app, please visit https://hover.to/.
About HOVER
HOVER is developing the most accurate and usable data set of physical property to deliver a simpler and more transparent home improvement experience. Used by contractors, insurance adjusters and homeowners alike, HOVER drives efficiencies with a mobile app that measures, designs, and estimates costs all in one place; smartphone photos transform into beautifully rendered, fully-measured 3D models of any home. For more information, visit hover.to.
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By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — It took four days for No. 2 Ohio State to go from unbeaten to second place in the Big Ten. If the Buckeyes don’t find a fix quickly, coach Kevin McGuff knows the slide could accelerate. It’s a frightening thought in perhaps the strongest women’s basketball conference in America this season. With four teams ranked in the top 11, six in The Associated Press Top 25 and all six within three games of the league lead, every night seems like musical chairs. And every night, it seems someone else is being left out.
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Innovative Home DIYers Use Only FrogTape® Brand Painter's Tape and $1,500 While Competing for $5,000 Grand Prize and the Opportunity to "Paint It Forward" with Special Spaces
AVON, Ohio, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On your mark, get set... PAINT! Beginning today, eight home DIY influencers will be put to the test as they compete for a $5,000 grand prize in the annual FrogTape® Paintover Challenge®. This year's challenge requires participants to complete one room makeover and highlight a special painting project of their choice in the same space. While one DIYer may transform a bedroom with a unique gallery wall and another tackles a laundry room renovation with additional storage space, the end results will show how a space can be taken from dull to daring using just paint and FrogTape® Brand Painter's Tape.
Each influencer will be assigned one of the four 2023 FrogTape® Design Trends to incorporate into their project. Identified by celebrity interior designer Taniya Nayak, the 2023 FrogTape® Design Trends include Redrock Renewal, Bohemian Bazaar, Nordic Nature and Midtown Modern.
"We want to show DIYers of all skillsets how easy it is to use these Design Trends to create standout spaces in the home," said Allison Shagovac, influencer marketing manager, Shurtape Technologies, LLC. "With the contestants doing complete room transformations plus a special project this year, we can't wait to see the breadth of creativity and style they bring to the competition."
The winner will be determined by an evaluation completed by Nayak (30%) and a public vote (70%). Nayak's judgement will be based on the following criteria: workmanship, originality, use of paint, use of FrogTape® Brand Painter's Tape and incorporation of the 2023 Design Trend into the makeover. The public can vote on their favorite makeover online from August 9-23. Voters will also be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win a $1,000 sweepstakes prize.
The 2023 Paintover Challenge® participants include:
Jonathan and Jenna of jonathanandjenna
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While the winning home DIY influencer will receive a $5,000 grand prize, they will also 'Paint it Forward' by working with Special Spaces, a not-for-profit that creates dream bedrooms for children with cancer, to makeover a child's room in Cleveland. Nayak and the winner will design the space while employees from Shurtape Technologies, the parent company of FrogTape®, will volunteer to decorate and paint the room. FrogTape® will donate $15,000 to cover the costs of the makeover.
"Once the winner is selected, we will all work together to transform the room into a spot where the child and their family can play, relax and recover from their treatments as they continue their battle with cancer," Shagovac said. "This partnership shows us how paint can make a difference in someone's life."
"We are grateful to have the support, creativity and expertise of FrogTape and Taniya Nayak to create a beautiful, healing space for a child with cancer in the Cleveland area," Ann Swain, director of engagement, Special Spaces, added.
To follow the Paintover Challenge® and learn more about the 2023 Design Trends or FrogTape® brand products, visit FrogTape.com/PaintoverChallenge.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The 2023 FrogTape® Paintover Challenge® Sweepstakes (for voters) is sponsored by Shurtape Technologies, LLC. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and DC who are 18 years of age or older as of date of vote. Begins at 12:00 p.m. ET on 8/9/23 & ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 8/23/23. Void where prohibited by law. For complete Official Rules, visit https://www.frogtape.com/paintoverchallenge.
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Beloved Harriet the bald eagle missing after nest attack
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CNN) - A bald eagle in Florida is working hard to defend his eaglets from intruders after their mother went missing more than two weeks ago.
A video shows an intruding eagle attacking the nest while the two eaglets are alone and even kicks one of them.
The eaglets can’t seem to catch a break.
A video from just two days before shows their father fending off an attack from yet another aggressive intruder.
According to the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam Facebook page, the eaglets continue to do well despite the threat.
Their mother, Harriet, was last seen on camera on Feb. 2, when she flew out of the camera’s view in an apparent attempt to scare off intruders.
Harriet’s web camera has been running for years, and viewers have followed her since 2012.
Authorities said they are doing what they can to find her and bring the eagle family back together.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two employees of a rural Tennessee town that resisted a takeover attempt by the state after Ford Motor Co. announced plans to build an electric truck plant nearby have been charged with the theft of town funds and official misconduct, officials said Wednesday.
Reva Marshall, the former finance officer for the town of Mason, and Michele Scott, Mason’s human resources manager, have been indicted by grand juries in two counties, the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office said in a news release and an investigative report.
Both Marshall and Scott were charged with receiving tens of thousands of dollars in improper wages, benefits and reimbursements from Mason by submitting timesheets for many more hours than they actually worked, officials said. They also worked full-time for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system while also employed by Mason, receiving compensation from both entities for the same hours of work, officials said.
In a report released Wednesday, investigators also questioned tens of thousands of dollars in credit card transactions and reimbursements by town employees.
Marshall and Scott were indicted in west Tennessee’s Tipton County, where Mason is located, and in Shelby County, which includes Memphis. Online court records did not show if they had lawyers to speak on their behalf about the charges.
Mason’s mayor did not immediately respond to a phone call and email seeking comment.
The allegations are the latest in a string of financial problems that have beset Mason, located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Memphis. The state comptroller’s office said the town has experienced 20 years of financial mismanagement.
The 2020 Census shows Mason’s population at about 1,330. But that fell to less than 800 after a private prison closed.
The town’s current leadership is mostly Black, but white leaders were in charge for many of the years that the state said Mason’s affairs were mismanaged. The town has seen investigations into misconduct and accounting irregularities, including one by the comptroller’s office cited in a report in 2016, when its leaders were mostly white. Several officials resigned.
Last year, Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower asked Mason’s town leaders to surrender their charter, pointing to the financial mismanagement. After Mason voters refused to do so, Mumpower later said the state would take over its financial supervision.
The news of the takeover attempt sparked national attention as many questioned its timing because Mason is near the site of a future $5.6 billion Ford electric pickup truck factory. The plant is expected to employ about 5,600 workers at the plant, and construction will create thousands more jobs.
Town leaders filed a lawsuit — with the help of the NAACP — hoping to stop a full takeover of its finances. Mason and the state later struck a deal for a scaled-back supervision of the town’s finances.
“The Comptroller’s Office continues to have enhanced supervision over the Town of Mason’s fiscal condition,” the news release said. “This includes ensuring the town maintains a balanced budget; requiring the town to provide monthly financial records and reports to the Comptroller’s Office; and requiring implementation of policies to address audit findings.”
Construction has begun for the planned Ford factory in neighboring Haywood County. Officials say the plant, called BlueOval City, will boost west Tennessee’s economy. The factory is expected to bring both small and large businesses to the area, including hotels, restaurants, health care facilities and suppliers for the plant, among others. Real estate values also could increase.
Ford has said it has not been directly involved with Mason’s financial situation, but it has reached out to state and local community leaders about it.
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When a flash flood tore through Waverly, Tennessee, 17-year-old Zoe Turner ran to safety on the top floor of her family's home. The rushing water would claim the lives of 20 of her neighbors, damage more than 700 homes and add a new challenge to what Zoe had hoped would be a more normal senior year of high school.
"I've never experienced such, like, terrible feelings," she says. "Just feeling so raw."
Despite the community's dangerous history of flooding, her family would ultimately decide to stay and rebuild in the months after the August 2021 flood. And Zoe agreed to document and share her thoughts and feelings since then with WPLN News in Nashville.
A new normal
In the first few weeks after the flood, there was hardly a calm moment for flood survivors to process what happened. Many scrambled to find housing arrangements. Others were focused on collecting what cash they could from friends, family, and local nonprofits and federal government agencies.
For many, the Thanksgiving holiday was a rare moment to collect their thoughts about the devastation. It stirred up difficult emotions. Families who lost loved ones in the flood had one less person at the dinner table, and those displaced from their homes looked for new places to gather.
At the same time, the mood at Waverly Central High School was settling into familiar rhythms.
"We are cramming in most of my classes, because we missed the three weeks after the flood," Zoe says. "So, that put us back quite a bit, and everyone had to take a while to get back in the swing of that."
The threat of another flood
By the spring, Zoe and some neighbors were back on edge when a strong storm with heavy rain made its way through Middle Tennessee.
"I do get nervous if we've had a lot of rain, and then the water starts to come up," Zoe says into her smartphone as the rain beat down. "I know that what happened is completely out of the usual, but it still makes me nervous. A lot of people do have trauma from the flood."
A year of 'lasts'
On April 1, Zoe took part in her final high school guard competition at the 2022 Southern Color Guard Circuit Championships. It's what occupies her time, outside of National Beta Club during the school year, and church outside of school. The competition marked a moment of reality for Zoe. It was a sad reminder that her high school journey was coming to an end. Her mom and boyfriend were in the audience to support her.
"One of the things I'm most sad about is the community I've found in guard, the friends, the funny times," Zoe says. "All those little moments that you spend together are going to come to an end."
The final weeks of school were bittersweet. On May 18, Zoe headed to high school for the last time. She took two finals with a mix of excitement and nervousness.
"All of my friends and everyone, we keep reminding each other like, 'Oh, this is our last day.' Like, last night it was like, 'This is the last time we could ask our parents to sleep over and they say, 'No,' because it's a school night and we have school the next morning," Zoe says. "I'm kind of a little bit sad to say goodbye to this part of my life."
Beginning a new journey
On graduation day, Zoe would take on a special role among her classmates. In her royal blue cap and gown, the valedictorian took to the podium to address the community.
"Do not think about the unknown stresses of the future or the treasured memories of the past," Zoe says to her fellow classmates, "but think about the present moment we are living right now. What we've been waiting for is finally here."
The evening marked the end of a chaotic senior year that caught her entire town by surprise. But surviving the flood added new layers of meaning to Zoe's senior year, and made her more resilient.
"Now I feel a lot stronger because of what, um, I and the rest of the community went through," Zoe says. "I feel very resilient. I'm looking forward to what Waverly will become in the future and how it'll grow."
In the fall, Zoe will leave the small town of Waverly to study at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville
"The environment I'm in right now, this is, you know, who I am. I've grown up here my whole life. So many people know me from when I was, you know, a baby until now," Zoe says. "I'm kind of excited to have interactions with people where they don't already have an idea — like know me or know what I've done — just kind of going in with, like, a blank slate."
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SHENZHEN, China, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME," or the "Company") (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Financial Highlights
In the three months ended March 31, 2023:
- Total revenues were RMB7.00 billion (US$1.02 billion), representing 5.4% year-over-year growth.
- Revenues from music subscriptions were RMB2.60 billion (US$378 million), representing 30.4% year-over-year growth. Paying users increased by 17.7% year-over-year to 94.4 million. On a sequential basis, the number of online music paying users grew by 5.9 million.
- Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB1.15 billion (US$167 million), representing 88.5% year-over-year growth. Non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company[1] was RMB1.41 billion (US$205 million), representing 57.0% year-over-year growth.
- Diluted earnings per ADS was RMB0.73 (US$0.11) and the number of ADSs used in diluted earnings per ADS computation was 1.58 billion.
- Total cash, cash equivalents and term deposits as of March 31, 2023 were RMB28.5 billion (US$4.15 billion).
"We started 2023 with great momentum as our strategic emphasis on quality growth propelled a strong increase in our online music revenues. We are pleased to see that the revenue size of our online music services has now caught up with social entertainment services for the first time. This signifies that our long-term commitment to developing a sustainable online music business model is bearing fruit. Our total revenues experienced healthy growth in the first quarter, while our focus on efficiency optimization also drove robust net profit growth," said Mr. Cussion Pang, Executive Chairman of TME. "We are glad to achieve a record-high online music paying ratio and expand ARPPU for the fourth consecutive quarter. The broad appeal of our innovative advertising formats and expanded monetization toolbox have been driving our performance. During the quarter, we deepened partnerships with top music labels and artists to further enrich both our iconic music catalogues and vertical content offerings. We continued to foster creativity and nurture artists through a rich variety of support programs, stage performances and monetization opportunities, all of which are dedicated to amplifying the influence of musicians and their works. Furthermore, to capitalize on the public's growing demand for in-person activities, we kept exploring innovative means of interaction and monetization, while broadening our presence in the offline entertainment realm via TME Live, our online-merge-offline performance brand. Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize high-quality growth and business development that create long-term value for our stakeholders and promote the healthy, vibrant advancement of the music industry."
"We take pride in fostering a community of passionate music lovers on our platform. To better serve their evolving needs, we further refined users' music consumption experience in the first quarter by expanding our premium sound quality and effects to more scenarios and providing more personalized listening experiences. These efforts drove a continuous growth of average daily time spent per daily active user," said Mr. Ross Liang, CEO of TME. "Audio live streaming has become an important growth driver for our ecosystem. We are leveraging our differentiated content and interactive features to fuel its further advancement, which not only enhances user experience but also attracts more vibrant audio anchors. This, in turn, benefits our musician ecosystem by incubating talented artists, showcasing their skills and helping them reach a wider audience. In addition, through ongoing exploration of large language models (LLMs), we have invigorated our platform ecosystem with a broader range of AI-generated content (AIGC) applications. This endeavour allows us to improve musician's efficiency in the key steps of music production as well as to provide users with a more dynamic and interactive user experience. These innovations are designed to further enrich our platform's content, creating tremendous opportunities for us to meet users' diverse and nuanced music tastes and social needs in new and exciting ways."
Financial Review for the First Quarter of 2023
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2023 were RMB7.00 billion (US$1.02 billion), representing an increase of 5.4% year-over-year. Revenues from online music services increased by 33.8% year-over-year to RMB3.50 billion (US$510 million). Revenues from social entertainment services and others decreased by 13.0% year-over-year to RMB3.50 billion (US$510 million). In the first quarter, the revenue size of our online music services has caught up with social entertainment services for the first time along TME's growth trajectory.
Online Music Services
As we further enhanced our monetization capabilities, revenues from online music services delivered robust growth of 33.8% year-over-year to reach RMB3.50 billion (US$510 million) in the first quarter of 2023. Revenues from music subscriptions for the first quarter grew by 30.4% year-over-year to RMB2.60 billion (US$378 million), propelled by the rapid expansion of both online music paying user base and ARPPU. Specifically, the number of online music paying users increased by 17.7% year-over-year to 94.4 million, which took online music paying ratio to a record high at 15.9%; while ARPPU expanded to RMB9.2, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of growth. The increases in both paying users and ARPPU were primarily attributable to our optimized content operations, increased user willingness to pay for premium features such as sound quality and effects, and more effective promotions. In addition, our Internet of Things ("IoT") service also delivered good results as more customers started to adopt our service, which gives us more monetization opportunities as we keep expanding use cases and service offerings.
Revenues from online music services other than subscriptions for the first quarter recorded robust year-over-year growth. Advertising revenues achieved notable growth year-over-year, primarily due to a lower revenue last year caused by the COVID-19 impact, as well as increasing interest from advertisers in our innovative advertising formats and an improved macro environment. Advertising spend by advertisers in the e-commerce, games, travel, and food and beverage verticals increased year-over-year, while revenues from ad-supported mode surged as more users adopted the model. In addition, during the first quarter, we attracted many brand advertisers, such as PepsiCo, YangYuanQing and JD.com to sponsor TME Live events. We also launched artist merchandise for well-known artists such as Allen Ren, Lu Han and Justin Huang,[2] with items including collection cards, action figures and T-shirts, among others. Our long-form audio is gaining popularity with an increasing number of trending releases, leading to healthy revenue growth on a year-over-year basis.
Social Entertainment Services and Others
Revenues from social entertainment services and others for the first quarter of 2023 decreased by 13.0% year-over-year to RMB3.50 billion (US$510 million). To adapt to the changing environment, we focused on increasing our competitiveness through ongoing product innovation and new initiatives in social entertainment services, such as audio live streaming, real-time interactive experiences and international expansion.
Revenues from audio live streaming in the first quarter of 2023 increased year-over-year as we provided differentiated content and interactive features. We also strove to build a growth path for more live streaming performers, further tapping into their potential, while strengthening their connection with users, and thereby cultivating users' willingness to consume and pay for content. In the first quarter, the number of performers in audio live streaming continued to grow year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. For WeSing, based on our multi-person singing and chat rooms in both video and audio settings, we upgraded our chorus feature to support a chorus of 1,000 people, further enriching our platform's chorus scenarios and immersive experience while driving a year-over-year increase in our singing rooms' penetration rate for the fifth quarter in a row. Revenues from overseas business increased year-over-year in the first quarter with our ongoing expansion through both organic growth and M&A.
Costs, Expenses and Profitability
Cost of revenues for the first quarter of 2023 decreased by 2.0% year-over-year to RMB4.69 billion (US$683 million). The decline in revenues from social entertainment services led to a decrease in revenue sharing fees, which was the primary reason for the overall decrease in cost of revenues on a year-over-year basis, partially offset by the increase in content costs of royalties and higher payment channel fees.
Gross margin for the first quarter of 2023 increased 5.1 percentage points to 33.1% from 28.0% in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the strong growth of revenues from music subscriptions and advertising services, and our effective control and optimization of content costs, as well as improved operational cost efficiency.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2023 decreased by 8.4% year-over-year to RMB1.23 billion (US$179 million). Operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 17.5% in the first quarter of 2023 from 20.2% in the same period of 2022.
- Selling and marketing expenses were RMB212 million (US$31 million), representing a year-over-year decrease of 35.8%. This decrease was primarily due to effective control over marketing expenses and optimization of our overall promotion strategies, as we reduced spending on user acquisition and remained focused on driving high-quality paying user growth.
- General and administrative expenses were RMB1.02 billion (US$148 million), which was relatively stable compared with the same period of 2022. We continued to closely manage employee-related expenses by improving headcount efficiency as well as to invest in research and development to further empower music-related content creation, enhance production efficiency and improve sound quality and effects.
Driven by effective cost controls and improved operating efficiency, our operating profit grew to RMB1.38 billion (US$201 million) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 84.4% year-over-year.
For the first quarter of 2023, net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB1.15 billion (US$167 million), and non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB1.41 billion (US$205 million). Please refer to the section in this press release titled "Non-IFRS Financial Measure" for details.
Basic and diluted earnings per American Depositary Shares ("ADS") were RMB0.74 (US$0.11) and RMB0.73 (US$0.11), respectively, for the first quarter of 2023, and non-IFRS basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB0.90 (US$0.13) and RMB0.89 (US$0.13), respectively. The Company had weighted averages of 1.56 billion basic and 1.58 billion diluted ADSs outstanding, respectively. Each ADS represents two of the Company's Class A ordinary shares.
Other Key Financial Information
As of March 31, 2023, the combined balance of the Company's cash, cash equivalents and term deposits amounted to RMB28.5 billion (US$4.15 billion), compared with RMB27.4 billion as of December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily driven by cash flows generated from operations.
Operating Metrics
- TME's online music and social entertainment services key operating metrics[*][3]
Business Review
Deepened partnerships with popular music labels and artists to enhance our music offerings:
- Established strategic collaboration with Rock Records to provide users with iconic Chinese songs and original soundtracks of popular TV dramas, including the works of Chenyue Chang, Emil Chau, Jonathan Lee, Wu Bai and Mayday. We also strengthened strategic partnerships with Ronghao Li and Fenghua Qiushi, whose managed artists include Lu Han and Black Panthers, as well as with HYBE from South Korea with artists such as BTS and SEVENTEEN on its roster.
- Provided users with privileged access to popular artists' content. Featuring a seven-day head-start period, our partnership with JJ Lin for his new digital album "Happily, Painfully After" was well-received by users, with this album breaking his previous sales record in terms of gross merchandise value on our platform. We also collaborated with well-known artists like KUN and Oaeen for head-start benefits on new song releases, together with merchandise sales, online and offline performances, and artist-fan interaction events.
- To cater to the increasing demand for rap music among younger audiences, we strengthened music verticals and made solid progress in enriching our rap offerings by adding a number of new rap songs from heavyweight rappers such as Masiwei.
Leveraged a wide range of services to boost the exposure and influence of talented artists and their original musical works:
- Unveiled a new initiative on our Tencent Musician Platform, the "Emerging Force Program." The program offers a wide range of artist services, including traffic support, revenue sharing and on- and off-line performance opportunities. Our goal is to increase the exposure and popularity of quality songs, while amplifying artists' influence, and thereby improving the vitality of the musician ecosystem on our platform. As of the first quarter, we had assisted 260 up-and-coming musicians in reaching their first million streams and helped multiple aspiring artists make their debut performances on stage. Notably, after joining the program, singer-songwriter Leezi and Slow-mo experienced a surge in followers and streams.
- Teamed up with Billboard China to hold our first original music contest, "THE ONE," featuring a distinguished panel of singers and songwriters in both China and abroad, including Greyson Chance, Lenka, MIKA and TIA RAY. Our mission is to discover emerging artists with the ability to produce high-quality original Chinese music and expand their global reach.
- Capitalized on our comprehensive content production strength to expand the IP value of the entertainment industry, creating musical works for numerous iconic films, games, animations, and other media. In the first quarter, we cooperated with the broader Tencent ecosystem, producing singles for 11 well-known games and four animations. Notable examples included "Praying for the Mountain and the Sea" for Honour of Kings and "Light of Dawn" for Dawn Awakening. We also co-produced Zhou Shen's Chinese cover of the theme song from Suzume which raked in over 100 million streams within three weeks of its release.
- As the performance market recovered, TME Live seized opportunities to provide users with exceptional audio-visual experiences anytime and anywhere, while exploring innovative ways to monetize and interact with users. In the first quarter, we hosted a total of 29 online and offline concerts, among which the online concerts by KUN and Richie Jen received widespread user acclaim and attracted almost 70 million unique visitors in the Tencent ecosystem. We provided fans with the option to purchase custom merchandise while enjoying the shows. We also organized offline tours in cities such as Shenzhen, Changsha and Hangzhou for musicians such as Coola, Kafe.Hu, Pharaoh, Switch GodLes and the rock and roll band WhitePaper, allowing them to interact with fans up close.
Strengthened product features to more efficiently satisfy users' personalized needs:
- Brought premium sound quality and effects to cover a wider range of scenarios. During the quarter, we introduced a customized sound effect for Teens in Times' (TNT) album, Utopia, which highlights vocal details and instrumental layers to create an air of a live performance. A total of 2.3 million users have utilized this sound effect across 170 million streams. In addition, we extended our premium sound quality to in-car use cases. One example is QQ Music's Galaxy Sound Effect which maximizes the performance of in-car audio systems.
- Consistently improved our algorithms and optimized products to advance recommendation efficiency, gain deeper insights into content and user behaviors, and create a more personalized listening experience. In the first quarter, QQ Music and Kugou Music's recommendation streaming volume and time spent per user both increased year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, taking the proportion of recommended streaming to a new high on our platform.
- Created more differentiated audio live streaming content by leveraging the exceptional talent of our performers, with focus on categories such as music, emotional healing and talk shows. Our vibrant audio anchor ecosystem also benefits our musician community by providing a platform for talented artists to showcase their skills and reach a wider audience. Moreover, QQ Music live streaming added new interactive features to serve as icebreakers between performers and users, resulting in a year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increase in daily time spent per user.
- AIGC tools empowered us to produce content more efficiently and create more engaging experiences for users. The launch of "TME Studio" and "Vocal Producer" feature not only enhances musicians' creation efficiency in lyrics writing, composition, and music content analysis and editing, but also facilitates the generation of high-quality content by seamlessly blending users' original voice into different songs. In the first quarter, we introduced our first AI music companion, Xiaoqin, who hosted a live streaming show of singing and dancing with features of immersive entertainment experiences. In addition, users were able to engage with performers through AI-generated virtual gifts and personalized gameplays.
Social Responsibilities
We remain committed to fulfilling our social responsibilities. We launched a caring program, "If Music Has a Shape," to raise awareness about autism. The program invited more than 50 groups of singers and musicians from China and abroad to perform in our program and share their love, including Joker Xue, Sean Xiao and TIA RAY. We also debuted the caring through music theme song "Secrets Hidden in the Stars," sung by LUCY, our first hyper-real virtual pop idol.
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("USD") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB6.8676 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2023, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.
Non-IFRS Financial Measure
The Company uses non-IFRS net profit for the period, which is a non-IFRS financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. TME believes that non-IFRS net profit helps identify underlying trends in the Company's business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that the Company includes in its profit for the period. TME believes that non-IFRS net profit for the period provides useful information about its results of operations, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Non-IFRS net profit for the period should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to operating profit, net profit for the period or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review non-IFRS net profit for the period and the reconciliation to its most directly comparable IFRS measure. Non-IFRS net profit for the period presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company's data. TME encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Non-IFRS net profit for the period represents profit for the period excluding amortization of intangible and other assets arising from acquisitions, share-based compensation expenses, net losses/gains from investments and income tax effects.
Please see the "Unaudited Non-IFRS Financial Measure" included in this press release for a full reconciliation of non-IFRS net profit for the period to its net profit for the period.
About Tencent Music Entertainment
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country's highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. TME's mission is to create endless possibilities with music and technology. TME's platform comprises online music, online audio, online karaoke, music-centric live streaming and online concert services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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HONG KONG, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) is an intergovernmental non-profit international organization, composed of countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The APSCO Council is the highest decision-making body for APSCO and is composed of ministers or ministerial representatives of member states responsible for space affairs. Following the APSCO Leadership Development Forum, the 16th Council Meeting of APSCO was held in Pakistan from November 15 to 16, 2022, with the participation of representatives from its member states.
On 16th November 2022, under the joint witness of Mr. Jose Antonio Garcia Morgan, Chairman of APSCO Council and Director of the Peruvian Space Agency (CONIA), all member states of APSCO Council and all delegates, Mr. Sun Fengquan, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HKATG (1725.HK), and Ms. Yu Qi, Secretary General of APSCO, signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation, focusing on providing satellite manufacturing and telemetry, tracking, and command services, building the Asia-Pacific aerospace industry chain, carrying out capacity building, conducting education and training, and continuing international cooperation projects to carry out all-round cooperation.
The signing of the MOU was actively supported and widely welcomed by all the participants, and it is of great significance: First, comprehensively deepen the cooperation between the HKATG and APSCO, and contribute to the development of global commercial aerospace; Second, strive to contribute to the economic development, livelihood security and national modernization of APSCO member countries, by taking full advantages of HKATG; Third, provide high-quality services to member states in satellite constellation applications, satellite manufacturing and precision manufacturing, and satellite launch site services.
Under the framework of this MOU, HKATG and APSCO will co-name the Golden Bauhinia-1 05 satellite to be launched in early December 2022 with the suggested name "Golden Bauhinia 05/APSCO-1". And HKATG will cooperate with APSCO and its member states to explore the possibilities of specific cooperation and sign project cooperation agreements around constellation co-naming and application services, satellite manufacturing, joint construction of space industry chain, joint development of space education, and other aspects.
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OKOTOKS, AB, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: MTL) The Board of Directors of Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation") announced today that it has declared a monthly dividend of $0.06 per Common Share payable to the holders of record of Common Shares at the close of business on December 31, 2022. The dividend will be paid on January 16, 2023.
For Canadian resident shareholders, this dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for purposes of the enhanced dividend tax credit rules contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any corresponding provincial and territorial tax legislation.
Mullen Group is one of North America's largest logistics providers. Our network of independently operated businesses provide a wide range of service offerings including less-than-truckload, truckload, warehousing, logistics, transload, oversized, third-party logistics and specialized hauling transportation. In addition, we provide a diverse set of specialized services related to the energy, mining, forestry and construction industries in western Canada, including water management, fluid hauling and environmental reclamation. The corporate office provides the capital and financial expertise, legal support, technology and systems support, shared services and strategic planning to its independent businesses.
Mullen Group is a publicly traded corporation listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MTL". Additional information is available on our website at www.mullen-group.com or on the Corporation's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, emocha Health, the leading digital medication adherence platform, announced that it has been recognized for Medication Adherence Management in three 2022 Gartner Hype Cycles: Digital Care Delivery; Life Science Commercial Operations; and Consumer Engagement and Experience in Healthcare and Life Sciences.
emocha Health, with its proven 360° video-based Directly Observed Therapy technology, has already cemented itself as an industry leader. emocha Health is the top provider in medication adherence within the public health market, with more than 400 health department partners and additional customers across Medicaid health plans, health systems, clinical trials, and academic research programs.
"These reports offer valuable insight into the market saturation and perceived value of medication adherence management," said Sebastian Seiguier, CEO of emocha Health. "Even more, we're thrilled to see innovative medication adherence solutions featured as valuable resources in reducing health inequities and creating positive outcomes for historically underserved populations."
All three Gartner Hype Cycles show Medication Adherence Management sliding into the "Trough of Disillusionment," the stage of an innovation where interest wanes as experiments and implementations fail to deliver. emocha Health's video-based approach is uniquely poised to weather the "Trough of Disillusionment," and help Medication Adherence Management move towards the "Slope of Enlightenment" where understanding, stability, and usability grows as more enterprises adopt the innovation.
As a path forward, the Gartner Hype Cycle reports identified several obstacles and recommendations for the industry. emocha Health addresses all of these through its highly personalized and comprehensive medication adherence program. Through daily asynchronous video check-ins with an engaged care team, emocha Health addresses a broad range of medication adherence issues while delivering a convenient experience for patients — making it simple for any patient to learn and embrace healthy behaviors. In addition, emocha Health's history of working closely with underserved populations and addressing social determinants of health, perpetuates a unique and science-backed ability to bridge healthcare inequity gaps.
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emocha Health's 360° model of care builds on Directly Observed Therapy by combining technology and personalized video coaching to engage patients with diabetes, opioid use disorder, asthma, COPD, hepatitis C, and other chronic and infectious conditions. emocha Health has partnered with health plans, hospitals, health centers, and managed care organizations to improve adherence rates for vulnerable populations across the globe. Learn more at www.emocha.com.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed Wednesday that he underwent surgery and six weeks of radiation therapy during the summer for bone cancer in his jaw.
Turner made the disclosure during a question-and-answer session after he delivered his annual State of the City address, the Houston Chronicle reported. Turner said he underwent nine hours of surgery on July 30 to remove the osteosarcoma.
“Let me tell you, I have been blessed,” Turner said to applause.
Turner missed a few weeks of City Council meetings while receiving his radiation therapy in August and September. His staff said he was undergoing medical treatment but did not specify what for.
Turner, who has served as Houston’s mayor since 2016 after 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives, suffered a bout of COVID-19 last December.
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Ranking the best, worst QB draft classes in NFL history originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
A new crop of quarterbacks enter the NFL every year.
Sometimes, the fresh faces burst onto the scene and make an immediate impact in the league. Other times, the lights are too bright and the entire class flames out.
With the 2023 NFL Draft less than a week away, C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis hope to join the former group rather than the latter.
Before the action begins in Kansas City next week, here’s a look at the three best and three worst NFL draft classes of the last 50 years:
Best: 1983
Notable picks: John Elway (No. 1), Jim Kelly (No. 14), Tony Eason (No. 15), Ken O’Brien (No. 24), Dan Marino (No. 27)
As the only class (so far) with three Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks, 1983 certainly reigns supreme.
Elway was drafted by the Baltimore Colts before forcing a trade to the Denver Broncos, where he won two Super Bowls and 1987 MVP. Kelly nearly pulled a similar move, but joined the Buffalo Bills in 1985 after two seasons in the USFL. He led the squad to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances, all losses, before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002. Marino, the third Hall of Fame QB, dropped in the first round but became a nine-time Pro Bowler and the winningest QB without a Super Bowl win.
Eason and O’Brien are the forgotten first-rounders from this class, but both had respectable pro careers. Eason, drafted by the New England Patriots, started 51 games over eight seasons and finished sixth in MVP voting in 1986. O’Brien made 110 starts and two Pro Bowls after being selected by the New York Jets.
Worst: 2007
Notable picks: JaMarcus Russell (No. 1), Brady Quinn (No. 22), Kevin Kolb (No. 36), John Beck (No. 40), Drew Stanton (No. 43), Trent Edwards (No. 92), Matt Moore (undrafted)
It’s probably not a good sign when the best quarterback from a class ended up being undrafted.
Moore made just 32 career starts, with 49 touchdowns and 36 interceptions, and it’s pretty clear he was the star of this group. Russell was one of the biggest busts in NFL history, playing three seasons with the Oakland Raiders before he was out of the league. Quinn never reached his college heights after the Cleveland Browns selected him later in the first round.
Early in the second round, Kolb and Stanton had a few moments as fill-in starters but neither saw much action. Edwards, a third-rounder, similarly got an opportunity for the Buffalo Bills early in his career but couldn’t figure it out.
Best: 2004
Notable picks: Eli Manning (No. 1), Philip Rivers (No. 4), Ben Roethlisberger (No. 11), J.P. Losman (No. 22), Matt Schaub (No. 90)
This group could soon join 1983 with three Hall of Fame quarterbacks.
The two classes had similar stories at the top, where Manning refused to play for the San Diego Chargers and was shipped to the New York Giants for Rivers. Both had solid careers in their respective homes – Manning winning two Super Bowls, Rivers posting overall better statistics. Roethlisberger was probably the best of the trio, winning two Super Bowls and totaling the most passing yards of the three.
Losman never made much of an impact after the Bills drafted him, making 33 career starts with 33 touchdowns and 34 interceptions. Schaub, was an underrated fourth quarterback from this class, starting for seven seasons with the Houston Texans and making two Pro Bowls after beginning his career as Michael Vick’s backup.
Worst: 1996
Notable picks: Tony Banks (No. 42), Bobby Hoying (No. 85), Jeff Lewis (No. 100), Danny Kanell (No. 130), Damon Huard (undrafted)
There isn’t much to praise with this group.
Banks had the best numbers, but his career was defined by being the guy before the guy. He started for three seasons with the St. Louis Rams before he was replaced by Kurt Warner, who quickly led them to a Super Bowl. Then he started for a season and a half with the Baltimore Ravens before being replaced by Trent Dilfer, who went on to win the Super Bowl.
Beyond Banks, no one in this class started more than 27 games. Huard, undrafted out of Washington, was in the league for 12 seasons – mostly as a backup. Kannel started 10 games for the Giants in 1997 and 1998, but that was the extent of his NFL career.
Best: 2012
Notable picks: Andrew Luck (No. 1), Robert Griffin III (No. 2), Ryan Tannehill (No. 8), Brock Osweiler (No. 57), Russell Wilson (No. 75), Nick Foles (No. 88), Kirk Cousins (No. 102)
Even with Luck and Griffin’s injuries, this group has sneaky depth.
Luck was a four-time Pro Bowler, retiring at the peak of his powers after just seven seasons due to injuries. RG3 was the Offensive Rookie of the Year, got hurt in the postseason for Washington and was never the same. But even with those unfortunate stories for the top two picks, there were plenty of success stories later on.
Tannehill developed into a capable, longtime NFL starter with the Dolphins and Titans. Osweiler earned a big contract after respectably filling in for Peyton Manning, though he flamed out soon after. Wilson has had the best career of any 2012 quarterback, winning a Super Bowl and making the Pro Bowl nine times so far. Foles had a few solid seasons as a starter and will forever be remembered for his Super Bowl MVP run with the Eagles. Then there’s Cousins, who continues to produce into his mid-30s as a four-time Pro Bowler.
Worst: 2013
Notable picks: EJ Manuel (No. 16), Geno Smith (No. 39), Mike Glennon (No. 73), Matt Barkley (No. 98), Landry Jones (No. 115)
One year after a great quarterback class, one of the worst showed up.
Smith is fighting to salvage this group. He finally got another chance as a starter in 2022 after a rocky start to his career with the Jets – responding with a Pro Bowl season for the Seahawks before earning a big contract.
Glennon is the only other player with more than 20 starts, but he has a 6-25 career record while playing for seven different teams. Manuel got a chance to play for the Bills as a rookie, quickly proving that he wasn’t a starting QB. Barkley is still bouncing around as a backup, though he’s only made seven starts in his 10-year career.
Sleeper: 2020
Notable picks: Joe Burrow (No. 1), Tua Tagovailoa (No. 5), Justin Herbert (No. 6), Jordan Love (No. 26), Jalen Hurts (No. 53)
If the first three seasons of this class’s career is any indication, it could soon be one of the best ever.
Burrow made the Super Bowl in just his second season, quickly turning around a Bengals franchise that hadn’t seen that kind of success in decades. When healthy, Tagovailoa posted above-average numbers in 2022 – injuries obviously remain a concern, though. Just behind him at No. 6, Herbert was Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2020, a Pro Bowler in 2021 and top-10 in MVP voting in 2022.
Later in the draft, Hurts is rapidly becoming a star. He had a breakout season for the Eagles in 2022, leading Philly to the Super Bowl and posting historic numbers in a close loss. Love will get his first crack at starting in 2023 after the Packers trade Aaron Rodgers.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Xavier Castaneda scored 32 points to lead Akron over Buffalo 81-64 on Tuesday night.
Castaneda made 10 of 12 shots, including 7 for 8 from distance, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Zips (16-6, 8-1 Mid-American Conference), who upped their win streak to seven. Enrique Freeman added 18 points and nine rebounds. while Nate Johnson scored 10 with six boards.
Curtis Jones led the way for the Bulls (10-12, 4-5) with 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Isaiah Adams scored 13, while Zid Powell finished with 10 points and two steals.
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Akron plays Kent State at home on Friday, and Buffalo visits Western Michigan on Saturday.
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‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery
BELDEN, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life.
Bandit, a 20-pound (9.1-kilogram) cat, lives with her retired owner Fred Everitt in the Tupelo suburb of Belden. When at least two people tried to break into their shared home last week, the cat did everything she could to alert Everitt of the danger, he told the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
“You hear of guard dogs,” said Everitt, 68. “This is a guard cat.”
The attempted robbery occurred sometime between 2:30 and 3 a.m. on July 25, Everitt said. He was first awoken by Bandit’s meows in the kitchen. Then, she raced into the bedroom, jumped onto the bed and began pulling the comforter off of him and clawing at his arms. Everitt knew something was wrong.
“She had never done that before,” Everitt said. “I went, ‘What in the world is wrong with you?’”
Everitt got up to investigate and saw two young men outside his back door. One had a handgun, and the other was using a crowbar to try and pry the door open, he said.
Everitt said by the time he retrieved a handgun and returned to the kitchen, the would-be intruders had already fled. Everitt told the newspaper that he did not call the police.
He said the situation could have been different without Bandit.
“It did not turn into a confrontational situation, thank goodness,” Everitt said. “But I think it’s only because of the cat.”
Everitt adopted Bandit from the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society four years ago.
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WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
747 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HARTFORD COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN TOLLAND COUNTY...
At 746 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tolland, or 7
miles northeast of Vernon, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include...
Vernon, Mansfield, Ellington, Tolland, Coventry, Stafford and
Willington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
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2023 U.S. Women’s Open Betting Odds, Favorites & Insights – Round 2
Hyo Joo Kim is the current leader (+2000) at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open after one round of play.
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U.S. Women’s Open Second Round Information
- Start Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Venue: Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Location: Pebble Beach, California
- Par/Distance: Par 72/6,509 yards
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Rose Zhang
- Tee Time: 11:50 AM ET
- Current Rank: 39th (+2)
- Odds to Win: +900
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Jin-young Ko
- Tee Time: 5:35 PM ET
- Current Rank: 124th (+7)
- Odds to Win: +1400
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Atthaya Thitikul
- Tee Time: 11:39 AM ET
- Current Rank: 83rd (+4)
- Odds to Win: +1800
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Hyo Joo Kim
- Tee Time: 11:17 AM ET
- Current Rank: 1st (-4)
- Odds to Win: +2000
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Leona Maguire
- Tee Time: 11:39 AM ET
- Current Rank: 3rd (-3)
- Odds to Win: +2000
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NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 5/2
Advisories
--None at this time.
At the Shore
Current conditions and forecast as of Fri morning
Tide Times
Marine Forecast
From the National Weather Service, Mt. Holly
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
REST OF TONIGHT: S winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Areas of heavy drizzle. Areas of dense fog. Vsby 1 NM or less. Swell mainly from the E with a dominant period of 8 seconds.
FRI: S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Areas of dense fog in the morning, then patchy fog early in the afternoon. Areas of heavy drizzle in the morning. A chance of tstms late. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM early in the afternoon. Swell mainly from the SE with a dominant period of 7 seconds.
FRI NIGHT: S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Tstms likely in the evening, then a chance of tstms after midnight. A chance of showers late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM late in the evening. Swell mainly from the SE with a dominant period of 6 seconds.
SAT: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the morning. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of showers early in the morning. Swell mainly from the S with a dominant period of 6 seconds.
SAT NIGHT: W winds around 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
SUN: N winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft.
SUN NIGHT: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
MON: SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft.
MON NIGHT: SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
TUE: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft.
TUE NIGHT: W winds around 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 ft or less. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Plan Your Trip
Data on this page amalgamated from several sources, including the National Weather Service (weather), National Ocean Service (tides), U.S. Naval Observatory (sun), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (UV index).
Dan Zarrow is Chief Meteorologist for Townsquare Media New Jersey. The Shore Report is generated semi-automatically daily at 5 a.m. from mid-May to late September. Follow Dan's weather blog, Facebook page, and Twitter feed for your latest forecast and realtime weather updates.
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Saudi ambassador welcomes review of US ties at time when relationship is at ‘point of disagreement’
By Zeena Saifi, CNN
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States affirmed to CNN that, although Riyadh’s relationship with Washington is at a “point of disagreement” in light of OPEC+’s decision to slash oil production, the ties between the two longtime allies remain strong.
Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, in her first televised interview with international media since becoming the ambassador in early 2019, told CNN’s Becky Anderson that “it’s OK to disagree.”
“Our relationship is more than the sale of arms and it is more than the exchange of oil,” Princess Reema said in the interview, which aired Tuesday.
The Saudi-led OPEC+ oil cartel announced earlier this month it would cut output by 2 million barrels per day, a decision that rebuffed heavy lobbying from US administration officials and prompted a Biden administration review of the longstanding relationship between the two countries. The cut in oil production aligns with Russian interests and is particularly politically troublesome for US President Joe Biden, coming in the home stretch of the midterm election season.
Saudi officials have insisted that the production cut is being done to protect the country’s economic interests, but the decision set off bipartisan rage in Washington, with several lawmakers touting punitive measures such as stopping the sale of arms, pulling US troops out of the region and limiting overall ties with the kingdom.
Princess Reema rejected the accusation that the kingdom is cooperating with Russia, saying it engages with “everybody across the board, those we agree with and those we disagree with.”
Saudi Arabia is one of the largest oil producers in the world, but Princess Reema said under Vision 2030, the kingdom is “reframing itself to be one of the largest energy producers” by investing billions of dollars in renewables while ensuring the balance of the oil market.
“We want to have this next chapter of clean energy as a partnership, because that’s the future. This argument about OPEC is today because the world is tense. But it’s not the conversation of the future,” she added.
The princess was appointed ambassador to Washington in 2019, at a time when Saudi-US relations were extremely frosty following the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The CIA has concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally ordered the killing, which he denies.
In her interview with Anderson, Princess Reema said she welcomed a US review of the relationship between the two countries, because “the kingdom is not what it used to be five years ago.”
“I deal very regularly with the administration, and frankly, it’s an administration that I have profound respect for. I have only had the most gracious and direct communication, as we should. That’s how partners communicate with each other,” she continued.
Before becoming ambassador, the princess was an advocate for women’s rights in the kingdom and worked with the Ministry of Education to include physical education for girls in schools. But despite significant reforms introduced by the Saudi government, there is still very little room for public dissent, especially for women. In August, Saudi women’s rights campaigner Salma al-Shehab was sentenced to 34 years in prison for her activity on Twitter, according to court documents viewed by CNN.
Asked how she squares the empowerment of women in the kingdom amid a wave of arrests that critics have deemed harsh and unreasonable, Princess Reema said some reforms happen faster than others.
“I will tell you their cases are under review. I believe they’re under appeal. And I do believe that the system will correct itself if that’s what’s necessary,” she said.
“The United States had a 200-year journey of transformation,” Princess Reema continued. “We’ve had 80. We’re different people in a different place, and we are going to get there because we believe in the same thing. We believe in the set of opportunities for our people. And we’re very proud of the changes that have happened.”
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A former Massachusetts town official pleaded guilty on Wednesday to joining a mob in storming the U.S. Capitol after she organized a bus trip to Washington, D.C., for fellow members of a right-wing group called “Super Happy Fun America.”
Before her guilty plea, Suzanne Ianni had argued in February that federal authorities had selectively targeted her for prosecution based on her political beliefs. Prosecutors said her political views played no role in charging her with crimes for her conduct at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. A judge rejected Ianni’s request to dismiss the case before she pleaded guilty.
Ianni, 60, of Natick, Massachusetts, faces a maximum sentence of six months of imprisonment and five years of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in a Capitol building. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols is scheduled to sentence her on Dec. 2.
Ianni was an elected member of Natick Town Meeting in a Boston suburb while serving as operation director of Super Happy Fun America, which gained national notoriety for organizing a “Straight Pride Parade” in Boston in 2019.
On its website, Super Happy Fun America calls itself “a right of center civil rights organization focusing on defending the Constitution, opposing gender madness and defeating cultural Marxism.” The group registered as a nonprofit with Massachusetts state regulators.
A Dec. 29, 2020, post on the group’s Twitter account said Super Happy Fun America members would be in Washington “to get wild.” Ianni was listed as the contact for the trip. The account also tweeted a photo of Ianni and other members on a bus traveling to Washington on the eve of the riot.
After marching to the Capitol, she joined a crowd chanting “Fight for Trump!” and “Our house!” while rioters near her broke windows, forced open doors and breached police barricades. Surveillance video captured Ianni marching through the Capitol after she entered the building through a Senate fire-exit door. She raised her fist in the air in front of police officers who stopped her and other members of the mob, prosecutors said in a court filing.
Mark Sahady, another Super Happy Fun America member, was arrested on Capitol riot-related charges that haven’t been resolved.
In April 2021, Natick Town Meeting members voted to condemn the Capitol riot. Ianni, who was elected to a three-year term that was due to expire in March 2022, told the MetroWest Daily News that the vote represented “political persecution of conservatives.”
Also on Wednesday, a Nevada man pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers at the Capitol with what appeared to be a table leg, injuring an officer. Josiah Kenyon, 35, of Winnemucca, Nevada, is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 15. Kenyon was dressed up as “Jack Skellington,” a character from the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” when he attacked police.
More than 870 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot. Approximately 400 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors, and over 250 have been sentenced.
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This version of story has been corrected to reflect that Judge Carl Nichols did deny Suzanne Ianni’s request to dismiss her case before she pleaded guilty.
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WATCH: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ trailer released by 20th Century Studios
(Gray News) - The new trailer for the highly anticipated “Avatar” sequel has been released on Wednesday.
The sci-fi sequel titled “Avatar: The Way of Water” is set to hit theaters on Dec. 16.
According to 20th Century Studios, the second installment in the franchise is set more than a decade after the events of the first film.
Directed by James Cameron and produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, the Lightstorm Entertainment Production stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and Kate Winslet.
Variety reports the film will have the return of Lang’s villain character Colonel Quaritch, who is seemingly revived through a Na’vi avatar form and once again at odds with Pandora native Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and her mate Jake Sully (Sam Worthington).
The studio said the film begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids). It will reportedly show the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.
According to Us Weekly, the sequel began shooting in 2017 with much of the third film also filmed and scheduled for a 2024 release.
“Avatar” set box office records since being released in 2009, grossing more than $2.9 billion, according to IMDb.
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Atlantic City, NJ can’t catch a break as another strike looms (Opinion)
Sometimes it seems like Atlantic City can’t get a break. This beautiful resort on some of the most precious strips of beach and boardwalk in New Jersey has had its share of struggles over the years. It seems like every time it bounces back, something else comes up to give it another punch in the face. The economic decline it witnessed during the mortgage-led Wall Street crisis in 2009 was difficult to bounce back from.
Next, the city faced months of hotel and casino vacancies as casinos faced competition from newly opened competitors in Pennsylvania and New York encroaching into their market. Then Sandy hit. And just as it looked like Atlantic City‘s problems would finally abate, the pandemic.
Don’t get me wrong— I’m an Atlantic City fan I will always support and defend it. But the union's last strike in 2016 against the Trump Taj Mahal incited a ripple effect of gloom down the boardwalk. That strike, over health care and pension benefits, forced the casino to close.
Then, when Hard Rock Hotel and Casino came in to save the day, Atlantic City rebounded in a big way. But now another strike looms just in time for the big Fourth of July weekend. If it happens, Friday, July 1 is D-Day.
According to the Press of Atlantic City, Unite Here Local 54 members have authorized a strike for the five casinos involved, Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s, Tropicana and Hard Rock. And if they occur, there will be major financial losses even if a strike lasts one day. For example, the Borgata is at risk of losing $1.6 million in a strike and its neighboring casinos are at just as much risk.
The article says that negotiations at Hard Rock were ongoing today, Tuesday, with talks planned with the owners of three or four others on Wednesday in the hope of reaching new labor agreements and averting a strike.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small announced that he stands with the Unite Here Local 54, and agrees that their wages must be renegotiated.
Placards are being printed, cardboard signs are being stapled to wooden sticks and, according to the article, workers have already have begun signing up for reduced-level strike pay from a fund the union maintains for walkouts. I have no doubt that Atlantic City will survive the latest uncertainty on the boards. But the question is will this uncertainty ever end?
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RENO, Nev., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Avenue Capital (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, hosted a Family Resource Day event for its residents at Park on Virginia, a newly renovated property that offers high-quality homes for lower-income individuals and families in the Reno area.
"Lincoln Avenue Capital is committed to investing in underserved communities and providing opportunities to enrich the lives of our residents," said Lincoln Avenue Capital CEO Jeremy Bronfman. "We are proud to partner with some of Reno's leading social service organizations to help Park on Virginia residents discover important programs and resources in their community."
The Family Resource Day featured representatives from local service providers including CCSNN, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Health Plan of Nevada, Community Health Alliance, Community Services Agency, The Children's Cabinet, Nation's Finest, Northern Nevada HOPES, Tu Casa Latina, WCSD Parent University, and Liberty Dental. These groups shared information about the resources they offer, including assistance in health care, nutrition and wellness, early education and youth support, veteran programs, and emergency services.
"We believe that providing stable homes is the most effective way Lincoln Avenue Capital can positively impact communities across the country where affordable housing is needed," said Rebecca Schultz, LAC Vice President of Asset Management. "Family Resource Days are one of the ways we build upon that impact by helping our residents make meaningful connections in their communities."
LAC regularly hosts Family Resource Days at its affordable housing properties across the nation, offering residents the chance to engage with local service organizations, enjoy outdoor activities, and connect with their neighbors.
About LAC: Lincoln Avenue Capital is one of the nation's fastest-growing developers, investors, and operators of affordable and workforce housing, providing high-quality, sustainable homes for lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families nationwide. LAC is a mission-driven organization that serves residents across 22 states, with a portfolio of 119 properties comprising 21,000+ units.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump faced rebuke Sunday from officials in both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Trump, who announced last month that he is running again for president, made the claim over the weekend on his Truth Social media platform.
“A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution,” he wrote. “Our great ‘Founders’ did not want, and would not condone, False & Fraudulent Elections!”
Incoming House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday described Trump’s statement as strange and extreme and said Republicans will have to make a choice whether to continue embracing Trump’s anti-democratic views.
“Republicans are going to have to work out their issues with the former president and decide whether they’re going to break from him and return to some semblance of reasonableness or continue to lean in to the extremism, not just of Trump, but Trumpism,” Jeffries said.
Trump, who is the first to be impeached twice and whose term ended with his supporters violently storming the Capitol in a deadly bid to halt the peaceful transition of power on Jan. 6, 2021, faces a escalating criminal investigations, including several that could lead to indictments. They include the probe into classified documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago, and ongoing state and federal inquiries related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Asked about Trump’s comments Sunday, Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, said he “vehemently” disagrees and “absolutely” condemns the remarks, saying they should be a factor as Republicans decide who should lead their party in 2024.
“There is a political process that has to go forward before anybody is a frontrunner or anybody is even the candidate for the party,” he said. “I believe that people certainly are going to take into consideration a statement like this as they evaluate a candidate.”
Rep.-elect Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., also objected to the remarks, saying it was time to stop focusing on the “grievances of prior elections.”
“The Constitution is set for a reason, to protect the rights of every American,” Lawler said. “I think the former president would be well-advised to focus on the future, if he is going to run for president again.”
Trump’s comments came after Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, said he would reveal how Twitter engaged in “free speech suppression” leading up to the 2020 election. But files released Friday, which focused on the tech company’s confused response to a story about Biden’s son Hunter, do not show Democrats trying to limit the story.
The White House on Saturday assailed Trump, saying, “You cannot only love America when you win.”
“The American Constitution is a sacrosanct document that for over 200 years has guaranteed that freedom and the rule of law prevail in our great country,” spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement. “Attacking the Constitution and all it stands for is anathema to the soul of our nation.”
Jeffries appeared on ABC’s “This Week,” Turner spoke on CBS’ “Face the Nation” and Lawler was on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
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MADRID, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Erik Martel and Ignacio Martínez, CEOs of Asterion Energies S.L., have announced their resignation from the company after the successful integration of the platform into the Repsol Group.
The Board of Directors of Asterion Energies and the Repsol Group have accepted the resignations and have put in place the necessary mechanisms for their succession, thanking them for the services provided during the exercise of their respective positions and, especially, in recent months for the transition and integration of the Asterion Energies Group into the Repsol Group.
The trajectory of the two entrepreneurs represents a case of success in the world of entrepreneurship, having completed the full cycle from start-up phase to the sale of the company, all beginning in 2017/18 when the two left their respective jobs to launch the solar and wind platforms to help boost the renewable energy market in Spain, an emerging sector that has now been consolidated.
From the outset, the entrepreneurs defined the strategies, founded the first companies, selected both the collaborators and the team and, after a long fundraising process, chose Asterion Industrial Partners as their financial partner in mid-2019. This capital infusion allowed them to mature their portfolio of renewable projects and continue to grow the team. In 2021, with the development of the platform well advanced, the first assets were rotated to LightsourceBP, culminating the cycle with the sale and transition of the group to Repsol Renovables in 2023.
Now they pass the baton on to Repsol with a diversified platform 7GW of solar and wind projects present in three countries, a great team and ecosystem of partners/collaborators, as well as a culture of execution and success, confident that Repsol will take the platform even further.
With their sights set on new goals, Erik and Ignacio commented that "we close a very successful cycle by thanking our entire team and ecosystem for their support and trust."
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Major winter storms continued to dump on California and a stretch of the Upper Midwest on Wednesday, with heavy rain on the West Coast and heavy snow in the north-central states — as a possible tornado damaged homes in the South.
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A Delta jet went off an icy taxiway after landing in a snowstorm in Minneapolis on Tuesday but no passengers were injured, the airline said. The flight from Los Cabos, Mexico, had landed safely, but then the nose gear of the plane “exited the taxiway while turning toward the gate due to icy conditions,” Delta Airlines said.
It took about an hour to get the 147 passengers off the plane and bused to the terminal, said Jeff Lea, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the Star Tribune reported.
The airport had received 10 inches (25 centimeters) of snow as of 6 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Another 3 to 5 inches (7 to 12 centimeters) was possible. Multiple schools were closed Wednesday in Minnesota and western Wisconsin as steady snow fell in the region.
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To the south, a possible tornado damaged homes, downed trees and flipped a vehicle on its side in Montgomery, Alabama, early Wednesday. Christina Thornton, director of the Montgomery Emergency Management Agency, said radar indicated a possible, but unconfirmed, tornado. The storm had extremely high winds and moved through the area before dawn, she said.
Severe weather that swept Illinois on Tuesday produced at least six tornadoes, the largest number of rare January tornadoes recorded in the state since 1989, the National Weather Service said.
Five of the tornadoes occurred in central Illinois in or around the city of Decatur, while the sixth touched down near the Ford County community of Gibson City, the weather service said Wednesday.
Staff from the agency’s Chicago office planned to survey storm damage Wednesday in the Gibson City area, where at least two homesteads suffered damage and power lines were knocked down.
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On the West Coast, the snowpack covering California’s mountains is off to one of its best starts in 40 years, officials announced Tuesday, raising hopes that the drought-stricken state could soon see relief in the spring when the snow melts and begins to refill parched reservoirs.
Roughly a third of California’s water each year comes from melted snow in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range that covers the eastern part of the state. The state has built a complex system of canals and dams to capture that water and store it in huge reservoirs so it can be used the rest of the year when it doesn’t rain or snow.
Statewide, snowpack is at 174% of the historical average for this year, the third-best measurement in the past 40 years. Even more snow is expected later this week and over the weekend, giving officials hope for a wet winter the state so desperately needs.
In Southern California, forecasters said “all systems go” for a major storm to sweep over the area Wednesday and Thursday, with peak intensity occurring from midnight to noon Thursday.
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The storms in California still aren’t enough to officially end the drought, now entering its fourth year. The U.S. Drought Monitor showed that most of the state is in severe to extreme drought.
“We know that it’ll take quite a bit of time and water to recover this amount of storage, which is why we don’t say that the drought is over once it starts raining,” said Jeanine Jones, drought manager for the California Department of Water Resources.
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GOP Sen. Rick Scott revises plan to exempt Medicare and Social Security from sunset provision
By Steve Contorno, CNN
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has revised his much-maligned proposal to sunset all federal programs in five years, after absorbing weeks of criticism from Democrats and even his own party, by adding an exemption for Medicare and Social Security.
The updated version of Scott’s “Rescue America” plan now says: “All federal legislation sunsets in 5 years, with specific exceptions of Social Security, Medicare, national security, veterans benefits, and other essential services.”
The previous version of the proposal included no such exemption and instead declared: “If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.”
Democrats and Republicans had pointed out that such a provision could have endangered the popular entitlement programs. President Joe Biden seized on the proposal in his State of the Union address earlier this month and attempted to tie Republicans to Scott’s idea, leading to an animated back-and-forth with GOP lawmakers during his speech.
Biden in Florida last week continued to hammer Scott, telling supporters, “The very idea the senator from Florida wants to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block every five years I find to be somewhat outrageous.”
The criticism of Scott’s plan wasn’t limited to Democrats. Last week, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell told a Kentucky radio station that the Florida senator’s proposal was “just a bad idea.”
“I think it will be a challenge for him to deal with this in his own reelection in Florida, a state with more elderly people than any other state in America,” McConnell said.
Scott has stumbled to defend his proposal, repeatedly claiming that Biden and Democrats have misrepresented his plan. His revised Rescue America blueprint included a shot at Biden, McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in bold typeface.
“Note to President Biden, Sen. Schumer, and Sen. McConnell — As you know, this was never intended to apply to Social Security, Medicare, or the US Navy,” the plan now says.
The revision marks the second time Scott has been forced to adjust his plan amid criticism from both sides of the aisle. He previously dropped a proposal to require all Americans to pay at least some federal income tax, which could have forced low-income earners to pay taxes, as well as those in the middle class who have reduced their income tax burden to zero through various deductions.
In its place, Scott added a new requirement: “Able-bodied Americans under 60, who do not have young children or incapacitated dependents, should work. We need them pulling the wagon and paying taxes, not sitting at home taking money from the government.”
Scott was chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the campaign arm of the Senate GOP, at the time he released his Rescue America plan. He said the proposal was his own and didn’t reflect the views of the Senate Republican Conference. Nevertheless, he said he introduced it to give Republicans a platform to run on in the 2022 midterm elections, suggesting party leadership wasn’t presenting voters with ideas for what the GOP stood for.
“Some Republicans are also going to complain about our plan,” Scott told a crowd at last year’s Conservative Political Action Conference. “They’ll argue that Democrats will use it against us in the election. I hope they do. Because my response is, ‘Bring it on.'”
McConnell, anticipating the potential fallout from the idea in the midterms, immediately distanced his party from Scott’s blueprint not long after he had unveiled it.
“Let me tell you what would not be a part of our agenda,” the Kentucky Republican said at a news conference last March. “We will not have as part of our agenda a bill that raises taxes on half the American people, and sunsets Social Security and Medicare within five years.”
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LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Enservco Corporation ("Enservco" or the "Company") (NYSE: ENSV).
Class Period: May 13, 2021 – April 18, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 19, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Enservco lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/enservco-corporation/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for ERCs; (3) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the SEC; (4) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (5) accordingly, the Company could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (6) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David C Cook announced today that former DreamWorks Animation executive Rick Rekedal will join the team as chief creative officer. For more than 145 years, David C Cook has provided resources to help bring God's word to people everywhere. Rekedal brings expertise that will enable David C Cook to harness the power of story to reach a new generation with life-changing messages of hope and inspiration.
Rekedal's award-winning career includes more than 20 years at DreamWorks Animation, where he served as chief creative of global franchises, head of licensing and interactive gaming, and head of online production. Past properties Rekedal has worked on include Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, The Prince of Egypt, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and How To Train Your Dragon, as well as Dreamer, Saving Private Ryan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and more.
"The power of story never changes; but new formats, platforms and media are always changing. We want to reach people with the inspirational story of God's word right where they are," Rekedal said. "Gen Alpha is coming fast and will be the largest generation in history by 2025, with 1 billion-plus strong. One of my favorite verses is Luke 18:1: 'And then Jesus told them a story.' Using the power of story, we have the opportunity to bring the 'Greatest Story Ever Told' to new generations all around the world."
David C Cook recently created the role of chief creative officer to help shepherd all new storytelling efforts at David C Cook and Integrity Music. Rekedal will oversee new project development, as well as lead efforts toward innovation in new platforms.
"Storytelling is at the foundation of our ultimate goal at David C Cook, spreading the good news of the Gospel," said John Aden, CEO of David C Cook. "We're excited for the role Rick will play in helping us use the power of story to reach a new generation."
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — As Elizabeth Holmes prepares to report to prison on Tuesday, the criminal case that laid bare the blood-testing scam at the heart of her Theranos startup is entering its final phase.
The 11-year sentence represents a comeuppance for the wide-eyed woman who broke through “tech bro” culture to become one of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, only to be exposed as a fraud. Along the way, Holmes became a symbol of the shameless hyperbole that often saturates startup culture.
But questions still linger about her true intentions — so many that even the federal judge who presided over her trial seemed mystified. And Holmes' defenders continue to ask whether the punishment fits the crime.
At 39, she seems most likely to be remembered as Silicon Valley’s Icarus — a high-flying entrepreneur burning with reckless ambition whose odyssey culminated in convictions for fraud and conspiracy.
Her motives are still somewhat mysterious, and some supporters say federal prosecutors targeted her unfairly in their zeal to bring down one of the most prominent practitioners of fake-it-til-you-make-it — the tech sector's brand of self-promotion that sometimes veers into exaggeration and blatant lies to raise money.
Holmes will begin to pay the price for her deceit on May 30 when she is scheduled begin the sentence that will separate her from her two children — a son whose July 2021 birth delayed the start of her trial and a 3-month-old daughter conceived after her conviction.
She is expected to be incarcerated in Bryan, Texas, about 100 miles northwest of her hometown of Houston. The prison was recommended by the judge who sentenced Holmes, but authorities have not publicly disclosed where she will be held.
Her many detractors contend she deserves to be in prison for peddling a technology that she repeatedly boasted would quickly scan for hundreds of diseases and other health problems with a few drops of blood taken with a finger prick.
The technology never worked as promised. Instead, Theranos tests produced wildly unreliable results that could have endangered patients' lives — one of the most frequently cited reasons why she deserved to be prosecuted.
Before those lies were uncovered in a series of explosive articles in The Wall Street Journal beginning in October 2015, Holmes raised nearly $1 billion from a list of savvy investors including Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and media mogul Rupert Murdoch. It was the duping of those investors that led to her prison sentence and a $452 million restitution bill.
Holmes' stake in Theranos at one point catapulted her paper wealth to $4.5 billion. She never sold any of her stock in the company, though trial evidence left no doubt she reveled in the trappings of fame and fortune — so much so that she and the father of her children, William “Billy” Evans, lived on a palatial Silicon Valley estate during the trial.
The theory that Holmes was running an elaborate scam was buttressed by trial evidence documenting her efforts to prevent the Journal's investigation from being published. That campaign compelled John Carreyrou — the reporter responsible for those bombshell stories — to attend court and position himself in Holmes' line of vision when she took the witness stand.
Holmes also signed off on surveillance aimed at intimidating Theranos employees who helped uncover the flaws with the blood-testing technology. The whistleblowers included Tyler Shultz, the grandson of former Secretary of State George Shultz, whom Holmes befriended and persuaded to join the Theranos board.
Tyler Shultz became so unnerved by Holmes' efforts to shut him up that he began sleeping with a knife under his pillow, according to a wrenching statement delivered by his father, Alex, at her sentencing.
Holmes' supporters still contend she always had good intentions and was unfairly scapegoated by the Justice Department. They insist she simply deployed the same over-the-top promotion tactics as many other tech executives, including Elon Musk, who has repeatedly made misleading statements about the capabilities of Tesla's self-driving cars.
According to those supporters, Holmes was singled out because she was a woman who briefly eclipsed the men who customarily bask in Silicon Valley's spotlight, and the trial turned her into a latter-day version of Hester Prynne — the protagonist in the 1850 novel “The Scarlet Letter.”
Holmes steadfastly maintained her innocence during seven often-riveting days of testimony in her own defense — a spectacle that caused people to line up shortly after midnight to secure one of the few dozen seats available in the San Jose courtroom.
On one memorable day, Holmes recounted how she had never gotten over the trauma of being raped while enrolled at Stanford University. She then described being subjected to a long-running pattern of emotional and sexual abuse by her former lover and Theranos conspirator, Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, and suggested his stifling control blurred her thinking.
Balwani's lawyer, Jeffrey Coopersmith, denied those allegations during the trial. In Balwani's subsequent trial, Coopersmith unsuccessfully tried to depict his client as Holmes' pawn.
Balwani, 57, is now serving a nearly 13-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy.
When it came time to sentence the then-pregnant Holmes in November, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila seemed as puzzled as anyone about why she did what she did.
”This is a fraud case where an exciting venture went forward with great expectations and hope, only to be dashed by untruth, misrepresentations, hubris and plain lies," Davila lamented while Holmes stood before him. “I suppose we step back and we look at this, and we think what is the pathology of fraud?”
The judge also hearkened back to the days that Silicon Valley consisted mostly of orchards farmed by immigrants. That was before the land was ceded to the tech boom beginning in 1939 when William Hewlett and David Packard founded a company bearing their surnames in a one-car garage in Palo Alto — the same city where Theranos was based.
“You’ll recall the wonderful innovation of those two individuals in that small garage,” Davila reminded everyone in the rapt courtroom. “No exotic automobiles or lavish lifestyle, just a desire to create for society’s benefit through honest hard work. And that, I would hope, would be the continuing story, the legacy and practice of Silicon Valley.”
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Michael Liedtke has been covering Silicon Valley for The Associated Press for 23 years.
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- Meeting adjourned to October 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time
- Soligenix encourages all stockholders of record at the close of business on July 25, 2022 who have not yet voted, to vote by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time on October 18, 2022
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soligenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need, announced today that its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") scheduled for and convened on September 22, 2022 has been partially adjourned for the purpose of soliciting additional votes with respect to Proposal 2, the approval of an amendment to the Company's Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 75,000,000 to 125,000,000, as set forth in the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2022 (the "Proxy Statement").
A quorum was present at the Annual Meeting, and Proposals One (the election of five directors), Three (the approval of the amendment to the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan), Four (the advisory vote on executive compensation), and Five (the ratification of the appointment of EisnerAmper LLP), set forth in the Proxy Statement, received the requisite votes for approval.
The Annual Meeting will be reconvened solely with respect to Proposal 2 on October 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will continue to be held virtually via live audio-only webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/sngx2022.
The record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the reconvened Annual Meeting remains the close of business on July 25, 2022. Any proxies previously submitted by such holders with respect to Proposal 2 will continue to be counted. Such holders need not submit a new proxy for their votes to be counted. Such holders may revoke their proxies as set forth in the Proxy Statement.
Stockholders as of close of business on July 25, 2022, the record date for the Annual Meeting, who have not yet voted are encouraged to vote as soon as possible via the Internet at www.proxyvote.com (have proxy card available). Stockholders who need assistance voting or have questions may contact the Company's proxy solicitation firm, Alliance Advisors, LLC, at 1-833-782-7145 or SNGX@allianceadvisors.com.
The Company's Board of Directors believes that the proposed increase in the number of shares available for issuance under the Certificate of Incorporation is critical to continue to operate the business efficiently. As the Company remains on track to file the new drug application for HyBryte™ in the fourth quarter and continues to build towards a commercial launch of HyBryte™ in the U.S., the use of equity awards in the form of stock options as a component of employee compensation will be important to attract quality personnel that give the Company the highest probability of continued success.
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This material may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the Annual Meeting to be reconvened and held on October 19, 2022. In connection with the Annual Meeting, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC on August 5, 2022. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISIONS, STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING. The definitive proxy statement was made available to shareholders who are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. No changes have been made in the proposals to be voted on by stockholders at the Annual Meeting. The Company's proxy statement and any other materials filed by the Company with the SEC can be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at sec.gov or the Company's website https://ir.soligenix.com/sec-filings.
About Soligenix, Inc.
Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. Our Specialized BioTherapeutics business segment is developing and moving toward potential commercialization of HyBryte™ (SGX301 or synthetic hypericin) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). With a successful Phase 3 study completed, regulatory approval is being sought and commercialization activities for this product candidate are being advanced initially in the U.S. Development programs in this business segment also include expansion of synthetic hypericin (SGX302) into psoriasis, our first-in-class innate defense regulator (IDR) technology, dusquetide (SGX942) for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and proprietary formulations of oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate (BDP) for the prevention/treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders characterized by severe inflammation including pediatric Crohn's disease (SGX203).
Our Public Health Solutions business segment includes active development programs for RiVax®, our ricin toxin vaccine candidate, and SGX943, our therapeutic candidate for antibiotic resistant and emerging infectious disease, and our vaccine programs targeting filoviruses (such as Marburg and Ebola) and CiVax™, our vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2). The development of our vaccine programs incorporates the use of our proprietary heat stabilization platform technology, known as ThermoVax®. To date, this business segment has been supported with government grant and contract funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
For further information regarding Soligenix, Inc., please visit the Company's website at https://www.soligenix.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @Soligenix_Inc
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TakeAim Lymphoma data for the combination of emavusertib plus ibrutinib show tumor reduction in 8 of 9 evaluable patients, including 2 complete responses and 2 partial responses
Potential for overcoming ibrutinib resistance demonstrated with a complete response in a patient who had prior treatment with ibrutinib
TakeAim Leukemia data, top-line data previously released in January, highlight emavusertib's single-agent activity in heavily pretreated AML and HR-MDS patients
LEXINGTON, Mass., June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, today announced the presentation of encouraging clinical data from both the TakeAim Lymphoma and TakeAim Leukemia studies at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting currently taking place in Chicago and online until June 7, 2022.
"We are excited to share data with the oncology community from our TakeAim Lymphoma and TakeAim Leukemia studies at ASCO, including the first release of clinical data investigating the use of emavusertib in combination with ibrutinib in patients with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma," said James Dentzer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Curis. "These data demonstrate encouraging signs of anti-cancer activity, including a complete response in a primary CNS lymphoma patient who had prior treatment with ibrutinib. We also presented a poster with data from the TakeAim Leukemia study, previously disclosed in a January 2022 press release, demonstrating emavusertib's encouraging monotherapy activity in patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)."
"In addition to the data from Curis's studies, there are presentations at the meeting this year by our collaborators at Washington University and the University of Florida, which help more fully explore emavusertib's use in tumor types outside of the company's current focus in hematologic malignancies," said Robert Martell, M.D., Ph.D., Head of Research and Development.
TakeAim Lymphoma:
The TakeAim Lymphoma study is a Phase 1/2 open-label, dose escalation, dose expansion clinical trial investigating emavusertib as monotherapy and in combination with ibrutinib in patients with R/R hematologic malignancies, such as non-Hodgkins's lymphoma and other B cell malignancies. The poster presentation (#7575) made by Dr. Grzegorz Nowakowski, Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic-Minnesota, today at ASCO includes clinical data from a May 6, 2022 data cutoff, on 13 patients who received the combination, 9 of whom had post-baseline response assessments and were evaluable for response.
Key findings in patients treated with the combination included:
- The combination appeared to be well tolerated
- No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) at 200mg of emavusertib; 2 DLTs observed at 300mg (stomatitis and syncope)
- 8 of 9 evaluable patients experienced reduction in tumor burden, including:
- One of the CRs was in a patient who had received prior treatment with ibrutinib, suggesting that the combination may be able to overcome ibrutinib resistance
Next steps for the TakeAim Lymphoma study include further dose expansion in order to determine the Recommended Phase 2 Dose for the combination.
TakeAim Leukemia:
The TakeAim Leukemia study is a Phase 1/2 dose escalation and dose expansion study examining emavusertib use as both monotherapy and in combination with azacitidine or venetoclax in patients with R/R AML or high risk MDS. The poster presentation (#7016) made by Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Manero, Chief of the Section of Myelodysplastic Syndromes within the Department of Leukemia at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, today at ASCO, include clinical data from a December 16, 2021 data cutoff for the 49 patients who had been treated with emavusertib in monotherapy as of that date.
Key safety findings included:
- Emavusertib was well-tolerated across multiple dose levels, including at the Recommended Phase 2 Dose of 300 mg BID
- No dose-limiting myelosuppression observed
- No cumulative toxicities observed
These attributes of emavusertib's emerging safety profile may provide an advantage compared to current standard of care therapies in monotherapy and may also make emavusertib an attractive candidate for addition to combination therapy regimens.
Key tumor assessment findings included:
Collaborator Studies:
- In patients with spliceosome-mutated R/R AML:
- In patients with spliceosome-mutated R/R MDS:
- In patients with FLT3-mutated R/R AML:
Being presented today (#TPS4168) is work in gastric cancer by Dr. Kian-Huat Lim's team at Washington University School of Medicine. Based on compelling preclinical work, Dr. Lim and his team have developed a clinical study exploring combination of emavusertib (CA-4948) in combination with FOLFOX chemotherapy plus nivolumab or pembrolizumab. Preclinically, it has been established that chemotherapy resistance can be driven by TLR9 activation and IRAK4 dependent activation of pro-survival NF-kB signaling. Inhibition of IRAK4 has been shown to block this signaling, and to reduce tumor desmoplasia along with revitalization of intratumoral T-cells, setting the stage for combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors. This study is active, but not yet recruiting.
Being presented tomorrow (#2011), June 5, is preclinical work from Dr. Duane Mitchell's team at the University of Florida, which investigated emavusertib (CA-4948) in melanoma brain metastasis where IRAK4-dependent signaling is known to be high. Emavusertib exposure in the brain and in brain tumors achieved therapeutically relevant levels, resulted in substantial reduction of B16.F10 tumor volume and prolonged survival of the mice.
About Emavusertib (CA-4948)
Emavusertib is an IRAK4 kinase inhibitor and IRAK4 plays an essential role in the toll-like receptor (TLR) and interleukin-1 receptor (IL-1R) signaling pathways, which are frequently dysregulated in patients with cancer. TLRs and the IL-1R family signal through the adaptor protein MYD88, which results in the assembly and activation of IRAK4, initiating a signaling cascade that induces cytokine and survival factor expression mediated by the NF-κB protein complex. Additionally, third parties have recently discovered that the long form of IRAK4 (IRAK4-L) is oncogenic and preferentially expressed in over half of patients with AML and MDS. The overexpression of IRAK4-L is believed to be driven by a variety of factors, including specific spliceosome mutation such as SF3B1 and U2AF1. In addition to inhibiting IRAK4, emavusertib was also designed to inhibit FLT3, a known oncologic driver, which may provide additional benefit in patients with AML and MDS.
About Curis, Inc.
Curis is a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. In 2015, Curis entered into a collaboration with Aurigene in the areas of immuno-oncology and precision oncology. As part of this collaboration, Curis has exclusive licenses to oral small molecule antagonists of immune checkpoints including the VISTA/PDL1 antagonist CA-170, and the TIM3/PDL1 antagonist CA-327, as well as the IRAK4 kinase inhibitor, emavusertib (CA-4948). Emavusertib is currently undergoing testing in the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Lymphoma trial, in patients with hematologic malignancies, such as non-Hodgkins lymphoma and other B cell malignancies, both as a monotherapy and in combination with BTK inhibitor ibrutinib, and the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Leukemia trial in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, for which it has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on the TakeAim Leukemia and TakeAim Lymphoma trials during which no new patients will be enrolled, and current study participants benefiting from treatment may continue to be treated with emavusertib at doses of 300mg BID or lower. In addition, Curis is engaged in a collaboration with ImmuNext for development of CI-8993, a monoclonal anti-VISTA antibody, which is currently undergoing testing in a Phase 1 trial in patients with solid tumors. Curis is also party to a collaboration with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, under which Genentech and Roche are commercializing Erivedge® for the treatment of advanced basal cell carcinoma.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, any statements with respect to Curis's plans, strategies, objectives or financial results; statements concerning product research, development, clinical trials and studies and commercialization plans, timelines, anticipated results or the therapeutic potential of drug candidates including any statements regarding the initiation, progression, expansion, use, efficacy, dosage and potential benefits of CA-4948 in clinical trials as a monotherapy and/or as a combination therapy, the progression, use and potential benefits of CI-8993, Curis's plans and timelines to provide preliminary, interim and/or additional data from its ongoing or planned clinical trials, any statements concerning Curis's expectations regarding its interactions with the FDA or its ability to resolve the partial clinical hold of the TakeAim Leukemia study or the partial clinical hold of the TakeAim Lymphoma study, and statements with respect to mutations or potential biomarkers; and statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. 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Two days after an 18-year-old gunman shot and killed 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary school, officials have released more information, while Americans across the nation continue to express shock and grief at the incident.
Here are the latest developments:
The gunman shot his grandmother before heading to the school
The gunman shot his grandmother in the face and posted on social media about it 15 minutes before fleeing and driving to Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said at a Wednesday press conference.
"Anyone who shoots his grandmother in the face has to have evil in his heart, but it is far more evil for someone to gun down little kids," he said.
The massacre lasted at least 40 minutes
Approximately 40 minutes to an hour passed between when the gunman first arrived at Robb Elementary and fired a shot at a security guard to when he was killed by a Border Patrol agent, according to The Associated Press.
Witnesses shouted at police to go into the school after the gunman, but the officers did not do so initially.
One man, Juan Carranza, who lives across the street from the school and saw the gunman pull up in a truck, eventually suggested to the civilians gathered outside that they charge the school building as law enforcement waited, AP reported.
Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the shooting, Abbott said.
Former congressman Beto O'Rourke interrupts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's remarks
As Abbott prepared to close his remarks, former congressman and 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke interrupted the governor.
"You are doing nothing," O'Rourke said. "This is totally predictable. You're all doing nothing."
A variety of responses can be heard in the background, including, "sit down," "you're out of line and an embarrassment" and "let him talk."
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said, "I can't believe you're a sick son of a b**** to come to a deal like this to make a political issue."
O'Rourke, who is running against Abbott in the state's 2022 gubernatorial election, then left the auditorium.
He spoke to media outside the auditorium about Abbott, saying, "The only thing he did was make it easier to carry a gun in public. And he bragged about the fact that there would be no background check, no training, no vetting whatsoever. He talked about this was evil. The only thing evil is what he continues to do to the people of this state."
NBA team urges fans to call lawmakers over gun control
At a Wednesday night playoff game, the Miami Heat basketball team urged fans to call their lawmakers to advocate for gun reform laws after 19 children and two adults were killed at a the Uvalde elementary school shooting.
"The Heat urges you to contact your state senators by calling 202-224-3121 to leave a message demanding their support for common sense gun laws," the stadium announcer said as the team geared up to play the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the teams' playoff series.
The team, which was facing the Boston Celtics, held a moment of silence before the announcement.
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CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is proud to announce the launch of its new eLearning course for biological dental hygiene accreditation.
The IAOMT's Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation Program helps dental hygienists understand the science behind using integrative holistic oral health approaches and how they influence whole body health.
The course is being offered on a new, user-friendly online learning system consisting of peer reviewed scientific articles and videos, as well as a workshop that can be attended virtually or in person so that dental hygienists everywhere can learn the fundamentals of biological hygiene at their own pace.
The IAOMT offers this course for dental hygienists looking to receive high quality education that provides a wide variety of knowledge in a relatively short period of time. No matter the level of experience, this course will have something for everyone. It's perfect for beginners and those looking for professional development to advance their careers and earn CE credits.
Coursework includes learning how to recognize nutrition's role in periodontal health, identify signs of sleep-disordered breathing, understanding patient biocompatibility with dental materials and the harm from fluoride as well as knowing how to reduce harmful mercury exposures when working with amalgam fillings.
The Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation program is one of the most comprehensive and innovative dental hygiene education programs in North America. Participants will receive personal mentorship from highly qualified experts, access to peer-reviewed research articles about biological dentistry, and partnership in a professional network committed to continuing to investigate the oral-systemic connection.
The IAOMT is a global consortium of dentists, hygienists, physicians, other health professionals, and scientists who research the biocompatibility of dental products and practices. The IAOMT is committed to ensuring that dental care practices remain safe by researching all potential risks associated with dental treatments including those from mercury fillings, fluoride, root canal treatment as well jawbone osteonecrosis risk factors.
The IAOMT is a non-profit organization dedicated to biological dentistry and its mission of protecting public health and the environment since it was founded in 1984.
Contact:
David Kennedy, DDS, IAOMT Public Relations Chair, info@iaomt.org
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
Phone: (863) 420-6373; Website: www.iaomt.org
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Toddler accidentally starts apartment fire, investigators say
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC/Gray News) – A toddler playing with a lighter on a living room couch started an apartment fire in Michigan, police said.
Escanaba Public Safety Officers responded to a structure fire at the Sand Hill Town Homes apartment complex Monday around 5:45 p.m.
Witnesses saw flames and smoke coming out of a window. When officers arrived on scene, the entire living room was engulfed in flames.
Officers quickly entered the apartment and extinguished the fire. The attached apartments on both sides were saved and did not sustain any damage.
The original apartment sustained major damage and all the contents inside were destroyed. Water and smoke damage was also contained to the one apartment.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries, but no residents were injured.
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On the cusp of forming a new government, incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his inclusion of far-right groups in his coalition amid domestic and global criticism of his alliances with extremist figures.
“They’re joining me, I’m not joining them,” Netanyahu said in an NPR interview Thursday during the final stretch of his coalition talks, which are currently set for a Dec. 21 deadline. “I’ll have two hands firmly on the steering wheel. I won’t let anybody do anything to LGBT [people] or to deny our Arab citizens their rights or anything like that.”
Netanyahu specifically defended his expected decision to bestow Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, with the newly created title of national security minister, a post which would give him control over Israel’s police forces. Ben-Gvir has previously called for the expulsion of all Arabs from Israel and has a long history of inciting political violence in the country.
Former ministers and police chiefs have said that Ben-Gvir would turn Israel into a “police state” under such expanded powers; at least one former police chief said he would sooner resign than work for him. But Netanyahu said the lawmaker has changed.
“He’s modified a lot of his views since then,” Netanyahu said of Ben-Gvir, insisting that “a position of responsibility in governance” would moderate the politician’s stances. “I have to say that with power comes responsibility.”
Netanyahu said he granted Ben-Gvir the role of head of police because “the erosion of internal security in Israel” is “a big, big issue” that Ben-Gvir had run on and noted that the Israeli Supreme Court had previously ruled that Ben-Gvir was eligible to be a lawmaker despite his extremist past.
Ben-Gvir’s party won six seats in the Knesset in November’s elections. Liberal Jewish groups have expressed alarm over the prospect of Netanyahu working with him, arguing that an alliance with such a figure could cause a rift in U.S.-Israel relations, damage Israel’s international standing and alienate American Jews, who are largely liberal.
Netanyahu’s comment on LGBT rights in Israel likely referred to his negotiations with another far-right lawmaker, Religious Zionism party head Bezalel Smotrich. The Knesset is currently engaged in a legislative blitz to grant expanded powers in the next government that would likely go to Smotrich, who has compared gay marriage to incest. Under the agreement, Smotrich — whose party calls for an increase in the construction and recognition of Israeli settlements — would gain a new role in the defense ministry that would grant him oversight over the Israeli government’s actions in the West Bank
Smotrich also backs several religious citizenship proposals opposed by Diaspora Jewry, including ending the Law of Return that grants Israeli citizenship to anyone with demonstrable Jewish ancestry and ending the country’s recognition of non-Orthodox conversions to Judaism. Israeli media has reported that at least some versions of these policies appear to be on the table for Netanyahu’s Likud party.
Israel’s attorney general has called the proposed new laws an attack on the country’s democracy, leading Ben-Gvir to denounce her.
Netanyahu has the option of requesting up to an additional four days for coalition talks from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, which would move his deadline to Dec. 25.
In the NPR interview, Netanyahu also continued to assert that a peace deal with Palestinians would only be possible if Israel retains control over the region’s “security” and reiterated his opposition to an Iranian nuclear deal.
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BOA VISTA, Brazil (AP) — From a distance, the small group lying on the sidewalk outside the city market could be confused with hundreds of homeless people spread through Boa Vista.
But they are Yanomami, an Indigenous people from the Amazon rainforest who traditionally live in relative isolation. Years of neglect during the previous government of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro led to a health crisis that got worse while illegal gold miners swarmed into their territory. Dozens of Yanomami ended up roaming in the region’s largest city.
The eldest ones in a group living in Boa Vista's food market are a couple — Oma Yanomami, 46, and Bonita Yanomami, 35. Both are from the Koroasipiitheri community, only accessible by air. In September, they were medivaced to Boa Vista to accompany their 3-year-old son, who was ill with malaria.
Initially, they stayed in the Indigenous Health House known as Casai, a federal facility on the outskirts of Boa Vista, a sprawling city of 440,000 people and capital of Roraima state. But in the first few days, the family left the facility and began living on the streets.
“It was too crowded,” Oma Yanomami told The Associated Press Thursday in broken Portuguese while sitting on the dirty sidewalk. Beside him, his wife was asleep despite the heavy car traffic nearby. Both had sustained bruises and appeared in poor health.
A report published this week by the Ministry of Health paints a grim picture of Casai, which was built to host Yanomami under treatment and their relatives. Its capacity is 200 people, but it harbors many as 700, representing 2% of the Yanomami population. The figure doesn't include those hospitalized, including several children with severe malnutrition.
“The bathrooms are unhealthy, and the dining areas are insufficient and unpleasant. In addition, the food was insufficient until a few months ago,” the report says. “The Yanomami lack space to prepare their food and other activities, so at night, there are several drunken people and reports of violence and car hit-and-runs.”
According to the report, 150 Yanomami are eligible to return to their villages, but the wait for a place on a return flight can be very long — 10 years in one extreme case.
An estimated 30,000 Yanomami people live in Brazil’s largest Indigenous territory, which covers an area roughly the size of Portugal and stretches across Roraima and Amazonas states in the northwest corner of Brazil’s Amazon.
Life in the streets took its toll on Oma and Bonita Yanomami. Their son soon contracted pneumonia, while his parents fell into drinking sprees. Health workers found out about the situation and took the baby to a local hospital. There, he was admitted as “indigent,” which put him on the adoption path without the parents’ consent.
For four months, the couple did not see their child. Then social workers affiliated with the Indigenous movement intervened to get them inside to visit. The future of the child now hinges on a judicial order.
It is not uncommon to meet Yanomami in the streets of Boa Vista, most with drinking problems. Some go back to Casai during the night, while others end up under viaducts.
Their life is rough. Two weeks ago, a Yanomami woman gave birth on a sidewalk. On Thursday, a Yanomami man died several days after being injured in a fight inside a prison, according to the State Secretary of Justice. There are 269 Indigenous inmates in Roraima of various peoples.
In January, the federal government, led by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people. Since then, military doctors treated over 1,000 people in a field hospital in Boa Vista, and 4,000 food baskets were distributed in the vast territory.
In parallel, security forces started to destroy equipment and control entry of illegal gold miners, estimated at 20,000 people. As a result, dozens have decided to leave the Indigenous territory, while many others keep mining gold.
The Indigenous organizations now want the Yanomami child, now four years old, to be returned to his parents so they can board a plane and go back to Koroasipiitheri, where six siblings are waiting for them.
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Turn the Tide Committee, established to save Thomas Nelson Community College, will hold Press Conferences Wednesday, June 1, at Thomas Nelson Community College, Williamsburg, Virginia at 9:00 a.m, at John Tyler Community College, in Chester, Virginia, at 11:00 a.m., and at the State Capitol in Richmond at 1:00 p.m.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turn the Tide Committee has garnered over 1,000 signatures on a Petition calling on Governor Glenn Youngkin to "Let the People Decide" the name change at Thomas Nelson Community College.
Matt Waters, the executive director of Turn the Tide Committee, a 501 c4 non-profit organization, and a 1989 graduate of Thomas Nelson Community College, called on the Governor to heed the call of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Brad Pollack, an attorney representing William B. Holtzman and three other citizens of Shenandoah County, has filed suit in Shenandoah County Circuit Court against the State Board of Community College to stop all the name changes.
"Our petition drive calls on Governor Youngkin to listen to the people who elected him: no more critical race theory; no more cancel culture; no more 'wokeness,' no more reverse racism; no more fake history like the 1619 Project. It is time all Virginia schools, K-12 and beyond, teach American history. It is time to protect alumni, students, and faculty from the radical agenda to push the Founding Fathers—the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Patriots of '76, out of our history books.
"Thomas Nelson was one of the undisputed heroes of our country. To take him, President John Tyler, freedom hero Patrick Henry, Thomas, Lord Fairfax, and Dabney Lancaster off of our community colleges sets a very dangerous precedent. Next up will be George Mason, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. If we succumb to erasing history—especially here in Virginia, the birthplace of seven Presidents, what do we have left? We are on the verge of losing America. The people of Virginia have spoken:
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, who elected you to "Roll-Back" the dangerous and wrong ideas commonly called "Critical Race Theory," we offer our sincere petition: We ask you to allow the people of Virginia to decide on renaming these Community Colleges. We call on you to ask the Citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia and current and former students, faculty, alumni their opinion regarding renaming these colleges.
"Our Petition is simple: Let the People Decide. Not an unelected, partisan state board of community colleges all of whom were appointed by Democratic Governors. Fifteen people made the decision for 8.6 million Virginians. This is a terrible overreach and must be met head-on. The Governor has in his power the ability to turn the issue over to the people of Virginia. We're not calling on him to expend any political capital, he simply must to turn the issue over to the people to decide."
Turn the Tide Committee, INC is a 501 c4 organization based in Hampton and Williamsburg, VA. For more info please see: TurntheTideCommittee.org or Facebook.com/TurnTheTideCommittee.
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, who elected you to "Roll-Back" the dangerous and wrong ideas commonly called "Critical Race Theory," we offer our sincere petition: We ask you to allow the people of Virginia to decide renaming Thomas Nelson, John Tyler, Patrick Henry, Lord Fairfax and Dabney's Community Colleges. We call on you, and your newly appointed Community College State Board, to ask the Citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in particular the Citizens of each respective region, including current and former students, faculty, and alumni their opinion regarding renaming the Community Colleges.
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WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, January 28, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1149 AM EST Thu Jan 26 2023
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1200 AM EST.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
At 8.0 feet, Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along Hiscox
Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some homes in
French Village in Hopkinton.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EST Thursday was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 7.6 feet late this
afternoon. It will then fall tomorrow afternoon. It will rise
to 7.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood
stage late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.6 feet on 01/29/1976.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
2-8-7, FIREBALL: 1
(two, eight, seven; FIREBALL: one)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
2-8-7, FIREBALL: 1
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CNN — As authorities continue to search for an Alabama corrections official and the inmate she disappeared with, the US Marshals Service said the officer, Vicky White, may have tinted her blonde hair a darker shade and offered renderings of what she may look like after the change.
The agency also released pictures of the inmate, Casey White, 38, as well as photos of identifying markers such as several tattoos. He should be considered “armed and extremely dangerous,” the agency said in a news release Thursday.
The service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the capture of the inmate — who was being held on murder charges — and up to $5,000 for the officer, the release added.
Authorities also said they learned Casey White made threats against his ex-girlfriend and her sister that if he got out of jail he “would kill them,” the release said. Authorities have warned his potential targets and have taken actions to protect them, it added.
The pair could be traveling in a 2007 orange or copper-colored Ford Edge which Vicky White purchased prior to the disappearance, The Marshals Service said. However, whether the vehicle has a license plate and what that plate could be is unknown, the release said.
Investigators are also chasing leads including reported sightings from Florida to Kentucky, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton told CNN.
Authorities discovered the officer, 56, and the inmate may have had a romantic relationship.
The pair, who are not related, disappeared last Friday morning when the corrections officer said she was taking Casey White from the Lauderdale County jail to the courthouse before going to get medical attention because she felt unwell, authorities have said. But the two never showed up at the courthouse and the officer didn’t make it to the medical facility.
In the days since they went missing, investigators have determined the officer and inmate had a “special relationship” in which Vicky White afforded the inmate privileges, including extra food. The investigation was aided, in part, by inmates who informed officials of the relationship over the weekend, Singleton said.
Vicky White was set to retire the day she went missing. She had also made some major financial moves leading up to the escape, like selling her home for well below market value on April 18. The house sold for $95,550, according to documents, but county records list the home’s total current parcel value to be $235,600.
“Clearly lots of planning went into this,” Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly told CNN’s “New Day” on Thursday.
Video captures quick escape
Vicky White brazenly violated department policy when she took Casey White from the jail, officials said.
The facility had a policy requiring that two sworn deputies accompany inmates at all times, including during transportation to the courthouse. Singleton said that policy was emphasized with respect to Casey White after authorities discovered he had a plot to escape custody and take a hostage in 2020 and uncovered a makeshift knife on him.
Vicky White asked an officer to prepare Casey White for transport last Friday, saying she would take him by herself to the courthouse since the other officers had already left for court and she was the only officer available with a certified firearm, Singleton said.
Surveillance video shows Casey White, shackled and handcuffed in an orange jumpsuit, being escorted into the back of Vicky White’s patrol vehicle Friday morning.
The investigation has revealed the pair then drove to a shopping center parking lot less than ten minutes away, left the patrol car in the lot, and escaped in a gold- or copper-colored 2007 Ford Edge SUV with minor damage to the rear left bumper, authorities said.
“We know that there was never any effort to go to the courthouse. They went straight to Florence Square parking lot, dumped the patrol car, got in the other vehicle, and left,” Singleton said.
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BENGALURU – For six years, Pravinbhai Parmar's farm in Gujarat state in western India has been lined with rice, wheat and solar panels.
The 36-year-old is among a handful of farmers in his native Dhundi village who have been using solar power to irrigate crops.
“I was spending nearly 50,000 rupees ($615) every year to water my crops,” said Parmar. “With solar I spend nothing."
Parmar also sells the excess electricity to his state’s grid, earning an average of 4,000 rupees ($50) a month.
"It’s a win-win in every way,” he said.
Thousands of farmers have been encouraged to take up solar power for irrigation in the agriculture-rich state as India aims to reach ‘net zero’ by 2070. But livelihoods powered by clean energy are major outliers in the country that’s the third-largest emitter of planet-warming gases in the world, and last year announced its biggest-ever auction for coal mines.
Coal’s share in producing electricity for Gujarat fell from 85% to 56% in the last six years, according to analysis by London-based energy think tank Ember. The share of renewable energy for the state grew from 9% to 28% in the same period.
But Gujarat is just one of four of India's 28 states that met their renewable energy targets for 2022. Most states have installed less than 50% of their targets and some states such as West Bengal have installed only 10% of their target.
Nationwide fossil fuels generate more than 70% of India’s electricity and have been doing so for decades. Coal is by far the largest share of dirty fuels. Renewable energy currently contributes about 10% of India’s electricity needs.
From 2001 to 2021, India installed 168 gigawatts of coal-fired generation, nearly double what it added in solar and wind power combined, according to an analysis of Ember data. India’s federal power ministry estimates that its electricity demand will grow up to 6% every year for the next decade.
“The challenge of reducing the share of coal in the electricity generation mix is particularly acute because you are dealing with a sector that is growing rapidly,” said Thomas Spencer, energy analyst at the Paris-based International Energy Agency.
Spencer said India’s quickly developing economy and growing electricity consumption per capita is causing rising demand.
“Historically, countries that have achieved substantial and rapid transitions away from coal-fired power tend to have had either slowly growing or stagnant or even slightly declining electricity demand,” he added.
A report by the Global Energy Monitor ranks India among the top seven countries globally for prospective renewable power. The planned buildout of 76 gigawatts of solar and wind power by 2025 will avoid the use of almost 78 million tons of coal annually and could lead to savings of up to 1.6 trillion rupees ($19.5 billion) per year.
India missed its target to install 175 gigawatts of renewable energy to its overall power production by 2022. Experts say that to meet its 2030 renewable energy target of installing a total of 450 gigawatts, India needs to build out clean energy at a far greater rate than it is doing now.
The Indian government has repeatedly defended its use of coal and its energy transition strategy, stating that the fuel is necessary for the nation's energy security. Coal India limited, a government-owned company, is the largest state-owned coal producer in the world. It's responsible for about 82% of the total coal produced in India.
In November last year, the Indian government announced its biggest ever auction for coal mines, inviting bids for 141 mines spread across 12 states in the country. The government says the additional mines will contribute to its target of producing 1 billion tons of coal by April 2024.
Analysts say multiple obstacles include acquiring land for clean energy projects in part due to resistance from local communities. Longstanding contracts with coal plants also make it easier for state-run electricity companies to buy coal power instead of clean power.
As of December 2022, Indian state-owned electricity distribution companies owed power generators $3.32 billion in overdue payments. Their poor financial health has dampened their ability to invest in clean energy projects, analysts say.
Building energy storage, enacting more progressive policies — such as the $2.6 billion government scheme that encourages making components required to produce solar energy — and ensuring these policies are being implemented is essential to speed up a move toward renewables, analysts say.
“New laws such as the energy conservation bill as well as updated mandates issued by the federal government that make it necessary for electricity companies to purchase renewables provide hope,” said Madhura Joshi, an energy analyst at the climate think tank E3G. “At the end of the day what is needed is speeding up the installation of renewables and associated infrastructure.”
She added: “It’s great that India has a 2070 net zero target, but changes need to happen now for us to achieve this. We must build out our renewables capacity at a great speed.”
Experts say that electricity distribution companies need to allow for more rooftop solar installations even if it results in short-term economic losses for them. Investing in modernizing and building new wind energy projects will also speed up the transition, analysts said.
“Ultimately in India, renewable energy is a highly cost-effective technology. The perception that coal is cheap is changing,” said Spencer.
The price of renewable energy has plummeted. The cost of solar power has dropped roughly sixfold from 12 rupees (14 cents) per kilowatt-hour in 2011 to 2.5 rupees (0.03 cents) per kilowatt-hour in recent years.
Aditya Lolla, an energy policy analyst at Ember, is optimistic for India's clean energy future, saying renewables are “at the cusp” of skyrocketing. He believes battery storage for renewables to provide uninterrupted electricity and clean fuels — such as green hydrogen — will grow at a rapid pace.
“Storage technology for clean energy as well as green hydrogen is expected to become affordable in the coming years," Lolla said. “India is betting big on that.”
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How to watch Duke football vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies on TV, live stream, plus game time
The Duke Blue Devils football team is scheduled to play the North Carolina A&T Aggies on Saturday, Sept. 17.
The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET at at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.
Duke enters the game 2-0 overall. They beat Northwestern 31-23 last Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois.
The Aggies will enter the contest 0-2. They lost to North Dakota State on Sept. 10.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Saturday's game:
How to watch Duke vs. NC A&T on TV, live stream, plus game time
Start time: 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 17
Location: Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC
TV: ACCNX/ESPN+
Online live stream: ESPN.com/watch
Online radio stream: The Varsity Network
Read more Duke football news:
- HOT START: Sophomore QB Riley Leonard's hot start helps coach Mike Elko win his Duke coaching debut
- ACC FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS: Drama, upsets, stuck elevators round out ACC football power rankings
- TIKTOK VIRAL: Duke football's TikTok goes viral for offensive lineman opera performance
Mike Elko is the Duke football head coach. Sam Washington is the NC A&T football head coach.
Robert Franklin is a digital producer for the USA Today Network. You can follow him on Twitter @therobfranklin.
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ST PAUL, Minn. — "I have been a Beyoncé fan since 1998," said Jovonta Patton, a Twin Cities-area gospel singer.
Patton is the self-proclaimed leader of the Minneapolis BeyHive. At her last concert in town, Patton sang along in the front row.
"I am excited that she's coming back to Minneapolis and we're high on the tour list," he said.
He says her upcoming tour brings back "Déjà vu."
"I've been to about seven Beyoncé concerts and this one will make eight," he said.
But after concerns surrounding Ticketmaster's site crash back in November during a presale event for Taylor Swift's stadium tour, many fans are left asking: Will this happen again when tickets go on sale for Renaissance World Tour?
Cybersecurity experts say there are a few things to consider.
"One, is they don't have the infrastructure to handle the demand that Taylor Swift brought to the table," said John Vandegrift, a cyber security instructor at the University of Minnesota. "At the same time, they are worried about automated ticket sales, where they have these bots that are attempting to log in, so they have to deal with that as well."
The Senate Judiciary Committee recently held a hearing questioning Ticketmaster's monopoly-like control over venues, artists and consumers, with Senator Amy Klobuchar saying ticket fees now average 27% of the ticket cost — and can climb as high as 75%.
"You cannot do that to us. Her fans don't play fair, so we don't have the opportunity to buy $2,000 tickets," said Patton.
"I know Congress is asking questions, and it's in their interest, and I have to believe their management is saying we have to address it," said Vandegrift.
The speculation still hasn't deterred fans from getting into "Formation" for Beyoncé's latest tour.
"What I'm looking forward to is taking my kids, my three daughters, and they love Beyoncé," said Patton. "I can't do the wait. I need my tickets today.'"
Ticketmaster previously issued a statement in response to the Taylor Swift site crash. Here's the link to the full statement.
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Corrections Officer From Salem County, NJ, Admits Accepting Bribe
A corrections officer at the Salem County Correctional Facility has admitted accepting a bribe in exchange for agreeing to smuggle a phone into the jail for a prisoner.
And for doing so, he now potentially faces decades behind bars with the people that he formerly watched over.
On Tuesday, 36-year-old Marcus Kidd of Elmer pleaded guilty to one count of attempted extortion under color of official right, according to U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger.
Officials say,
Kidd agreed with a federal pretrial detainee housed at the Salem County Correctional Facility to smuggle a phone into the jail and provide the phone to the detainee in exchange for a $5,000 bribe. Kidd met with an associate of the detainee at a parking lot in Elmer, New Jersey, and accepted $5,000 in cash and a cell phone.
The charge that Kidd pleaded guilty to carries up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Sentencing is scheduled for December 20th.
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NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Sculptor Capital Management Inc. (NYSE: SCU)'s sale to Rithm Capital Corp. for $11.15 per Class A share of Sculptor. If you are a Sculptor shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Pardes Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRDS)'s sale to MediPacific, Inc. Per the terms of the agreement, MediPacific would acquire all outstanding shares of Pardes for not less than $2.02 in cash and an additional cash amount of not more than $0.17 per share at closing, plus a non-tradeable contingent value right representing the right to receive 80% of the net proceeds payable from any license or disposition of Pardes' programs and assets effected within five years of closing. If you are a Pardes shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Neoleukin Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NLTX)'s merger with Neurogene Inc. Pre-merger Neoleukin stockholders are expected to own approximately 16% of the combined company. If you are a Neoleukin shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE: AJX)'s sale to Ellington Financial Inc. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each share of Great Ajax common stock will be converted into 0.5308 shares of Ellington Financial common stock. Upon the closing of the transaction, Great Ajax stockholders are expected to own approximately 16% of the combined company's stock. If you are a Great Ajax shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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TOKYO, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLOCKSMITH&Co., a subsidiary of fellow game development studio KLab and game developer Thirdverse Group announce that professional football player Andrés Iniesta has been appointed as an ambassador for the new blockchain game "Captain Tsubasa - RIVALS-". In this occasion, a special campaign with Andrés Iniesta will be conducted on Twitter.
Comment from Andrés Iniesta
Captain Tsubasa has been my inspiration since childhood and there is no doubt that it was Tsubasa who brought me to Japan, where I currently play soccer at.
I respect the team's challenge towards turning this into a blockchain game and am excited to become an ambassador and be a part of spreading the word.
Looking forward to enjoy this game together with all Captain Tsubasa, soccer, and blockchain game fans from all around the world.
Profile
Born in May 1984, he is a Spanish professional footballer.
He started his professional soccer career with FC Barcelona, winning 4 Champions League titles, 9 Liga titles, and was a key player in leading the Spanish national team to its first 2 consecutive EURO titles and its first World Cup title.
In May 2018, he transferred to Vissel Kobe and made his J.LEAGUE debut in July of the same year.
On New Year's Day 2020, the 25th anniversary of Vissel Kobe, he brought home their first title.
With 39 titles in a career spanning more than 20 years, he is second on the world's all-time list for soccer players.
His world-class technique, which has not diminished yet, fascinates people all over the world.
Click here for more detail: https://www.blocksmithand.co.jp/en/news/73
- Official website: https://tsubasa-rivals.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TsubasaRivalsEN
- Twitter (Japanese): https://twitter.com/TsubasaRivalsJA
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tsubasarivals
About BLOCKSMITH&Co.
Website: www.blocksmithand.co.jp/en/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/blocksmithandco-en/
Twitter: twitter.com/BLOCKSMITH_EN
About Thirdverse
Website: www.thirdverse.io/en/
Twitter: twitter.com/Thirdverse_US/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thirdverse/
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact
BLOCKSMITH&Co.
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ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) continues its comprehensive and extensive site cleanup effort in East Palestine, Ohio with regulatory oversight from multiple agencies, aiming to meet or exceed regulatory requirements and alleviate the concerns of its residents.
Norfolk Southern is committed to coordinating the cleanup project and paying for its associated costs. Several local, state, and national authorities are working with Norfolk Southern to confirm the necessary cleanup standards to achieve and maintain a safe environment for residents. Recovery crews are using highly specialized systems in their work, and their efforts have resulted in safe air and municipal water sources, as validated by testing done by federal and state environmental and health agencies. Work will continue, under the oversight of the agencies, until the area is restored and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Oversight of the project involves federal, state, and local authorities with various jurisdictions, areas of expertise, and regulations they must abide by. For example:
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is working with the Ohio EPA to analyze soil, water, and air samples to determine environmental safety.
- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is examining the impact of the incident on wildlife.
- The Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and Columbiana County Health District are sharing health and safety information and guidance for the public.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, in collaboration with the Biden administration, have involved the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other experts from the Department of Health and Human Services to continue to examine public health risks and impacts from the chemicals released from the incident.
Norfolk Southern's primary focus is to lead the recovery and cleanup efforts overseen by and consistent with the direction provide by all of these agencies. The efforts began as soon as crews could safely approach the site and continues today.
The first phase of the cleanup has concentrated on safety measures to preserve life and property, as well as excavating more than 9,000 tons of contaminated debris and soil for proper disposal and more than a million gallons of impacted water. The contaminated water is being transported out of the area by truck for disposal at a licensed disposal facility, and the contaminated soil will be transported away from the site to an appropriately permitted facility once all approvals are received.
Norfolk Southern is deeply committed to the cleanup work to ensure that East Palestine's residents and natural environment not only recover but thrive.
"Our company will be working tirelessly every day to get East Palestine back on its feet as soon as possible," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw. "We know we will be judged by our actions, and we are taking this accountability and responsibility very seriously."
About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
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July 14 1938 - December 22, 2022
A memorial service for John Roger Martin, 84, of Yuma, Arizona, formerly of Coos Bay, will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay. Private inurnment will be held at Coos River Cemetery.
John was born July 14, 1938 in Santa Ana, California to James L. and Ruth E. (Kissinger) Martin. He passed away December 22, 2022 in Yuma, Arizona.
John graduated from Marshfield Senior High School June, 1956 and went into the U.S. Navy the next day.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Dale Staines Martin; his daughter, Wendy Lou Martin Reeves; grandchildren, Tyler Martin Reeves and Audrey Nicole Reeves Hester, great granddaughter, Bennie Wayne Hester; his sister, RuthAnn Martin Goddard; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com
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DUBLIN – In the postgame analysis, free beer at the Nebraska-Northwestern game in Ireland was the right call.
The freebies flowed for two hours during Northwestern’s 31-28 victory on Saturday, and the catering company for Aviva Stadium hailed its workers for keeping the refreshments coming.
Levy UK + Ireland said Sunday the problem was with its payment provider, and not with the stadium’s internet connection.
"Due to technical issues caused by our payment provider, SumUp, we were unable to process card transactions for two hours at Aviva Stadium,” the company said in a statement.
It said the problem "was solely down to the external network system which the payment provider operates on to process transactions. This was not a technical issue isolated to Aviva Stadium or indeed Ireland.” The stadium went cashless in 2021.
Levy, a sports and hospitality caterer whose other clients include English Premier League soccer clubs, did not give an estimate of lost revenue.
“Our team at Aviva Stadium were extremely quick to ensure that the fan experience was upheld and food and beverage kiosks were kept open serving customers for the entirety of this period," it said. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this caused customers and would like to thank our employees at Aviva Stadium for the spirit they showed in keeping everything going.”
SumUp posted on its Twitter account minutes before kickoff that it was “experiencing issues with logins, payments, and other services.” Two hours later, it posted that the problem was resolved. It apologized to clients “for any disruption to your day.”
Ronan McGowan got “three or four” plastic cups of Guinness “but it took 40 minutes, I missed the game. It wasn’t good. In fairness, most people didn’t have cash. They did the right thing, under the circumstances.”
McGowan said people were also “ordering a lot of drinks,” which slowed everything.
Nebraska fan Elena Kuiper was already in line when she realized the beer was free. Afterward, she said “news traveled fast.” Her husband, Scott, said a man sitting next to him moved quickly.
“He took off right away and went up there to go get one,” he said Sunday at Dublin Airport.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Kohl's between October 20, 2020 and May 19, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until November 1, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Kohl's Corporation issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Kohl's new strategic framework to "drive top-line growth," "expand operating margin," and become "the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle" (the "Strategic Plan") was not well tailored to achieving the Company's stated goals; (ii) the defendants had likewise overstated the Company's success in executing its Strategic Plan; (iii) Kohl's had deficient disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting, and corporate governance mechanisms; (iv) as a result, the Company's board of directors was able to and did withhold material information from shareholders about the state of Kohl's in the lead-up to the Company's annual meeting; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Kohl's financial condition and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Pegasystems Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of PEGA 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 all persons and entities that purchased PEGA common stock between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the lawsuit filed by Appian as a result of the foregoing misconduct (the "Appian Litigation"); and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
DEADLINE: July 18, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/pegasystems-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=29515&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of PEGA 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 July 18, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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LONDON (AP) — A British judge jailed a man who killed his grandfather for life Thursday in the first crown court sentencing to be televised in Britain.
Judge Sarah Munro’s remarks were the first to be broadcast live on news channels after a change in law to allow cameras in British crown courts, which deal with serious criminal cases.
The legal change was made in 2020, but it was only implemented Thursday because of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Munro sentenced Ben Oliver, 25, to life in prison with a minimum term of 10 years and eight months for the manslaughter of his 74-year-old grandfather.
The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court in London, which routinely hears the country’s most high-profile cases including murders and terrorism trials.
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab said the move will help the public better understand the decisions judges make in complex criminal cases.
“Opening up the courtroom to cameras to film the sentencing of some of the country’s most serious offenders will improve transparency and reinforce confidence in the justice system,” Raab said in a statement.
Under the change in the law, crown court judges can be filmed delivering their sentencing remarks. Only the judge will be on camera to protect the privacy of victims, witnesses and jurors.
Previously court proceedings were only broadcast from certain Court of Appeal cases.
Broadcasters hailed the change as a “landmark moment for open justice.”
“Court reporting is vital to democracy and the rule of law and this long overdue change is welcomed,” said John Battle, chair of the Media Lawyers Association.
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NEW YORK and SHANGHAI, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MultiMetaVerse Holdings Limited ("MMV" or the "Company"), an animation and entertainment company for young consumers in China, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") with Orient TM Ruibo Limited (the "TM Ruibo"). In accordance with the Letter of Intent, the Company and/or its affiliates intends to acquire a 72.81% equity stake in Orient TM Parent Limited ("Orient TM," collectively with the entities directly or indirectly controlled by Orient TM, "Taomee"). Taomee is a leading family interactive entertainment group in China, held directly or indirectly by TM Ruibo and/or its affiliates (the "Seller") (the "Proposed Transaction").
The Proposed Transaction, if consummated, would significantly expand MMV's IP portfolio with the addition of Taomee's three signature IP brands, "Mole's World," "Seer" and "Flower Angel." Furthermore, Taomee's product portfolio would enhance MMV's income base. Additional synergies are expected as MMV and Taomee currently operate according to similar business models, with complementary strengths and advantages.
Yiran Xu, Chairman and CEO of MMV, stated "We are extremely excited to work with Taomee, a standout company in China's entertainment industry. Taomee has been creating and developing original, compelling IP brands for over 16 years and has accumulated a large and loyal following across China, particularly among the younger generations. As we explored this transaction, we discovered that MMV and Taomee have much in common in terms of both their business models and company culture, making the two companies a natural fit for collaboration. We look forward to creating engaging new content and products with Taomee while also realizing the underlying business synergies between us."
Founded in 2007, Taomee is one of China's leading entertainment and media companies for younger generations, with well-received original brands including "Mole's World," "Seer" and "Flower Angel." Taomee provides a variety of content and entertainment experiences through the internet via web games, mobile games and online broadcasted animations, as well as through traditional channels, including animated box office films, TV series, books, and consumer products, most notably toys and trading cards. Taomee has released over ten films and over 800 animation episodes, including "Mole's World," "Seer" and "Flower Angel," covering hundreds of TV channels in China as well as the main streaming video media platforms. In addition, Taomee has launched eight online games based on its popular "Mole's World," "Seer" and "Flower Angel" brands and has a track record in the development and operation of these games.
Taomee Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orient TM, was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2011 as a leading entertainment and media company for younger generations in China. In 2016, it was taken private by Orient TM and certain management of Taomee via a merger with Orient TM Merger Limited, at which point it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orient TM.
About MultiMetaVerse Holdings Limited
MultiMetaVerse Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: MMV) is an animation and entertainment company dedicated to providing a high-quality, immersive entertainment experience through original, user-generated, and professional user-generated content. MMV commenced animation production in 2015 under its signature Aotu World brand, which has attracted a broad following with its inspiring storyline and unique graphic style, particularly among younger audiences in China. By leveraging the company's established user base, MMV has built a diverse product portfolio, including animated content, comic books, short videos, collectibles, stationery, consumer products, and mobile games across the Aotu World brand. It has also developed and augmented new brands, stories, and characters, such as Neko Album.
For more information, please visit https://www.multi-metaverse.com/.
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VENICE, Fla. (AP) — It was less than three weeks before the Sarasota County, Florida, school board election when the former White House national security adviser weighed in on the local political race.
“These ‘woke’ members need to be defeated in detail this upcoming election,” Michael Flynn posted on Telegram on Aug. 6. “Our children’s lives and futures are at risk when our school boards here in Florida and around the nation shove (critical race theory) and transgender nonsense down their throats.”
A few days later, the retired three-star Army general who spent decades enmeshed in international conflict weighed in again on the local election. “‘WOKE’ SOBs operating in many counties and on many school boards across the country” have to be voted out or censured "and some just need to be arrested.”
Later that month, Flynn’s chosen candidates — who were also backed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis — ousted three school board members.
Flynn, who just eight years ago under President Barack Obama led the U.S. military's intelligence agency, now is at the center of a far-right Christian nationalist movement that has a growing influence in the Republican Party. In speeches across the U.S., he urges his supporters to get involved in local politics as a way to change the country from the bottom up.
“Local action equals national impact,” Flynn says at nearly every stop.
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This story is part of an ongoing investigation from The Associated Press and the PBS series “Frontline” that includes the upcoming documentary “Michael Flynn’s Holy War,” premiering Tuesday on PBS and online.
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In Sarasota County, Flynn and his allies have created a kind of laboratory for his approach, energizing local conservative activists through social media and public appearances, and gatherings at a venue called The Hollow that has become a meeting place for the far right. He questions American democratic institutions, repeats lies about the 2020 election, attacks the news media and embraces conspiracy theories about COVID-19. One of the groups he’s welcomed into the fold is the violent extremist group the Proud Boys.
The political marriage between a man who once sat at the right hand of President Donald Trump and local extremists in Sarasota County starts in some ways on Jan. 6, 2021, and with their failed attempts to thwart the democratic process and keep Trump in power.
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It was insurrection day and Flynn, American flag hat atop his head, sat in the VIP section of the rally as Trump urged his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol and stop Congress from confirming that he had lost the election.
Less than two miles away, James Hoel, decked out in tactical gear, a walkie-talkie on his chest, advanced past the Capitol barricades with fellow members of the Proud Boys, at the vanguard of the deadly riot.
There’s no evidence the two men knew each other on that day. But in the 21 months since Trump’s fight to stay in office came to an end, their paths and interests have crossed again and again.
The Associated Press and the PBS series “Frontline” reported last month that Flynn’s movement envisions Christianity as the basis of American life and institutions; where the right to bear arms is paramount; where abortion is illegal; where concepts such as systemic racism and gay or transgender rights have no place in the schools; and where people who disagree are called “Marxists,” or perverts, and are excluded from American civic life.
Flynn has drawn together election deniers, mask and vaccine opponents, insurrectionists and leaders in state and local Republican parties who are continuing the attack on American democracy and institutions that came to a head on Jan. 6.
After the failed insurrection, Flynn moved to Sarasota County and set out to build a political community of like-minded people. He found an operating base of sorts at a place known as The Hollow in rural Venice. It’s a 10-acre site that’s at times a children’s playland, wedding venue, organizing space and weapons training ground.
The Hollow’s owner, Victor Mellor Sr., is a former Marine who posted on Facebook that he “Just knocked on front doors” of the Capitol on Jan. 6. Mellor told “Frontline” that he was proud he was there that day and once suggested on social media that he would have a “J6 reunion at the Hollow.”
Flynn first visited the site in May 2021, and the next day, Mellor posted on Facebook that there was a “war going on” and pledged “all our resources to the Flynns in this battle.” Since then the Hollow has turned into a center of activity for Sarasota County’s far right.
Last fall, the Hollow drew thousands to events with Flynn in attendance where doctors distributed mask and vaccine waivers for school children. The site hosts political groups and candidates, offers free playdates — with water slides, zip lines and a bouncy house — has advertised classes on “Biblical citizenship,” food storage and wound and trauma care, and provides access to a neighboring, unpermitted gun range to ex-military and law enforcement. The gun range has hosted groups as large as 40 and has offered free shooting lessons to children as young as 6.
Visitors enter through a bunker-like windowless hallway, painted black and filled with quotes, many of which push the idea that violent revolution is part of the nation’s history and possibly its future. “To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them,” reads one. A Thomas Jefferson line reads: “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”
In a meeting space inside, a banner promises “any attempt of violence towards our children will be met with overwhelming deadly force.” On another wall hangs a “soldier’s prayer,” signed by Flynn, that reads in part: “Let Your truth be my shield and buckler/Against the fiery darts — the lies — of the enemy.”
The bunker then opens onto an expansive outdoor space decorated with American flags and bunting and landscaped with palm trees, pathways and pergolas. One winding path connects to an adjacent property that includes the gun range. Mellor said he added a 10-foot cross at Flynn’s suggestion.
Reporters for AP and “Frontline” visited the outskirts of the Hollow in February. Later, Mellor invited a “Frontline” crew inside for a tightly controlled visit and sat down for an interview. Mellor said he was not a right-wing extremist and expressed concern the Hollow would be portrayed as “a militia camp.” He added: “But it is absolutely the opposite spectrum of that."
Flynn has been visiting the Hollow regularly for over a year, and supporting it financially. After Hurricane Ian swamped the site with several feet of water, Flynn and Mellor visited it together by boat, Mellor told AP. He shared a photo of the two of them, surrounded by floodwaters, folding an American flag.
It was at The Hollow where Flynn was seen mixing with Proud Boys, including Hoel.
Photos and video posted on Facebook and a public Telegram chat show Flynn at The Hollow with men wearing the Proud Boys’ signature yellow and black shirts or other gear with the group’s logo. Sarasota lawyer Ron Filipkowski, who tracks far-right figures online, circulated a photo posted on Facebook in September 2021 that showed a man wearing a Proud Boys hat, yellow shirt and bandanna standing with Mellor and Flynn.
The Proud Boys played an important role in the insurrection. One of its members, Jeremy Bertino, pleaded guilty this month to seditious conspiracy for his role in the attack.
Samantha Kutner, an extremism researcher who is an expert on the Proud Boys and runs the consultancy Glitterpill LLC, said grievance is a driving factor in the group: they paint themselves as victims of a progressive society that wants to emasculate them.
Many Proud Boys attended the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017. They’ve been designated a terrorist organization by the governments of Canada and New Zealand and labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit legal advocacy group.
Hoel and other Sarasota Proud Boys have taken Flynn’s presence and words as a rallying cry, echoing them in public Telegram chat groups they use to organize their political activities. They have often shared messages from Flynn as a way to encourage each other to get involved in local politics.
In October 2021, Flynn was the featured guest for a family event at the Hollow, “Halloween with General Flynn.” Messages from a public chat on Telegram show Proud Boys and their wives organized to volunteer.
On Oct. 19, Proud Boy Nick Radovich suggested a person whose username is “MilkshakePB” could volunteer for the event. “I can try and take Halloween off to help. Is there a job list and time slot,” MilkshakePB replied. A Proud Boy who goes by the nickname Milkshake has been charged and pleaded not guilty for his alleged actions on Jan. 6.
“Interested in seeing General Flynn and (state GOP Rep. Anthony) Sabatini at the Hollow at no cost? Can you help volunteer for 3 hours at the Halloween event?” Radovich’s wife, Melissa, wrote Oct. 23, one of several posts she made about the event.
The event promised a “haunted hike” and trick-or-treating for kids, but it also included political speeches by a number of far-right activists, including Flynn and Kimberly Fletcher of Moms for America, one of the groups that organized the rallies in Washington on Jan. 5 and 6, 2021. Organizers said 1,000 people came. A video shows that during the event, Flynn got a standing ovation before telling the crowd that Republicans need to improve their election tactics.
“I can tell you exactly how the Democratic Party does precinct training and then who they put in charge,” Flynn said. “They know exactly where to put people, where to put the thugs.”
He suggested those in the audience should register to be precinct volunteers and poll watchers.
Later that night, Nick Radovich posted a video in a public Telegram chat saying he had met Flynn, and the general had congratulated him for being part of a group that protested outside the school board chair’s house, calling for her to come outdoors for a “ redress of grievances.” Local media had reported on Proud Boys' involvement in the protest.
“He said good, keep it up,” Radovich said in the video. “So, anybody seeing this should know that we have his approval.”
Two weeks later, Hoel posted a photo he took with Flynn at the Hollow: Hoel wears a Proud Boys shirt, and next to him, Flynn holds up for the camera a Proud Boys emblem.
Mellor told “Frontline” that some Proud Boys had volunteered at the Hollow before he knew they were members of the extremist group.
“They’re just dads and husbands and their kids come out here, OK? You know, they’re part of the society,” he said and added that the Proud Boys are “just another organization that just like any organization is welcomed here.”
It is not clear whether Flynn has a formal relationship with the Hollow, and he and Mellor declined to answer questions on the subject.
Mellor said in a written statement that one of Flynn’s nonprofits, America’s Future Inc., had recently donated $25,000 to purchase an observation dome for a 14.5-inch telescope for the Hollow’s new science and nature program. Flynn has also been soliciting money for the Hollow through a crowdfunding campaign for The America Project, a group he started last year and that AP and “Frontline” previously reported has been spending millions on efforts to advance its agenda, including by undermining trust in elections.
Some Sarasota residents told AP and “Frontline” that Proud Boys have tried to intimidate people at school board meetings — labeling those who supported masks or sympathized with gay children as “perverts.”
Angela Wynn said she was harassed by a group of Proud Boys when she attended a women’s rights rally with her 10-year-old. She believes Flynn’s outspoken presence in Sarasota has given members of the group confidence and validation.
“Maybe back in the day they would have tried to hide who they are,” Wynn said. “But now they’re just so emboldened and they have this sense of empowerment.”
At one protest, children were photographed hoisting Proud Boys flags.
Carol Lerner, a public education activist and retiree in Sarasota County who is opposed to Flynn’s politics, has visited The Hollow twice and tracked the Proud Boys activities in Sarasota and at The Hollow.
She says Flynn, with the help of Mellor and the Proud Boys, is building an infrastructure to further the attack on American democracy that came to a head on Jan. 6 and using The Hollow to build a community and teach children anti-democratic values.
“It’s pretty. It’s nice. It fills a need. Then you look at what their worldview is, what they’re fighting for. It’s scary. It’s quite frightening,” Lerner said. “It’s kind of like a socialization of insurrection.”
THE CAMPAIGNS
Flynn has said in public speeches that he and his supporters have “flipped” 250 school boards across the country to people who agree with his views. He declined to provide a list of the communities he was referring to. But it’s certain that he counts Sarasota County as one of his success stories.
Flynn, Mellor and the Proud Boys supported candidates in Sarasota that they believed would stand against mask and vaccine mandates, ban books they see as objectionable and stop any talk of sexual orientation.
Campaign finance records show that Mellor, his business and The Hollow together donated more than half the money raised by a political action committee that backed those candidates. The PAC paid for a mobile billboard calling one Jewish school board candidate a liar and “baby killer,” drawing condemnation from people who noted the term’s history as an antisemitic slur. Flynn’s The America Project kicked in $5,000 to the PAC in the days after the uproar.
As the school board campaign raged, Flynn and his supporters branched out beyond schools. “General Flynn is submitting his application to the Republican Executive committee on Monday,” Nick Radovich wrote on Telegram July 9. “Patriots need to control the Republican party, my wife will bring you an application to join so we can take over the republican party and get rid of the RINOS. Send me date and time where she can meet you.”
In the following weeks, dozens of people submitted paperwork to join the executive committee of the Sarasota County Republican Party, including Flynn, several Flynn family members, Hoel and his wife. The Herald-Tribune newspaper was first to report Flynn’s application to the committee.
On Sept. 8, Hoel and Flynn were sworn in to the party’s executive committee. Flynn signed up to be a poll watcher.
A Sarasota Republican Party spokesman, Rod Thomson, would not comment on whether the party endorses the views Flynn espouses. He said the party was just following its rules when it approved Flynn and Hoel to the 270-member executive committee.
Kutner and others who study extremism see a mutually beneficial relationship between Flynn and Proud Boys, likening it to when then-President Donald Trump called for the Proud Boys to “ stand back and stand by ” ahead of the 2020 election. Flynn is working to consolidate various factions within the GOP, while Proud Boys are trying to gain visibility and legitimacy while deflecting from their actions and involvement during Jan. 6, Kutner said.
“They are trying to engage in local politics,” she said, “because that’s where the fight is now.”
FLYNN RESPONDS
Mellor told AP in a written statement that he and Flynn are “experiencing and nurturing a true grassroots movement in its purest form.”
“I assure you; this is only the beginning.”
Flynn has not answered several questions sent to him since August, both before and after AP and “Frontline” published the article about his political movement on Sept. 7. But a few days after it ran, he held a 90-minute live-streamed response without providing any substantive rebuttal to the article’s findings.
He did, however, reiterate his commitment to local action.
“We’re on the battlefield that I believe is the most important battlefield, which is the local battlefield,” he said. "The terrain that I have chosen to fight on is the local battlefield, the local terrain. And I think that that’s the terrain that will win the day.”
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“Frontline” producers Richard Rowley and Paul Abowd, and AP news researcher Randy Herschaft contributed to this report.
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Carlos Alcaraz may only be 20 years old, but the men’s world No. 1 has all the tools to be one of the best in tennis.
At the end of the 2022 season, Alcaraz secured the top spot in the ATP rankings and has been holding his own in the 2023 season despite the new added pressure and expectations.
Not only has his game been highly respected by fans around the world, but his sportsmanship and maturity have immediately sparked much respect.
With the 2023 French Open underway, here are five things to know about Carlos Alcaraz:
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Carlos Alcaraz became the second-youngest player to win a men's US Open title
Everyone knew who Carlos Alcaraz was at the end of the 2022 U.S. Open. The Spaniard became the second-youngest player to win a men's singles U.S. Open title at 19 years and 129 days old.
He trails tennis legend Pete Sampras, who won the event in 1990 at the age of 19 years and 28 days.
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Carlos Alcaraz was the youngest world No. 1 in men's tennis history
After winning the 2022 U.S. Open, Alcaraz became the new ATP No. 1 – making him the youngest ever at 19 years and 214 days.
En route to the top ranking, Alcaraz reached the 2022 French Open quarterfinals and won numerous titles including the Rio Open, the Miami Open and the Barcelona Open.
Carlos Alcaraz boosts his income with endorsement deals
When Alcaraz isn't racking in the big bucks on the tennis court, he earns money through his various endorsement deals.
He’s sponsored by Nike for clothing and shoes and by Babolat for his racquets.
Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for the luxury Swiss watch brand Rolex in January 2022.
He is also working with a dermo-cosmetics company called Isdin, a Spanish food business named ElPozo and the German automobile manufacturer BMW.
Carlos Alcaraz is coached by tennis legend Juan Carlos Ferrero
Alcaraz and former professional tennis player-turned-coach Juan Carlos Ferrero have been working together for the past three years.
Ferrero helped the youngster crack the top 100 for the first time in 2021 and helped him win his first ATP tour title that same year.
In April 2022, Alcaraz dedicated his semifinal win at the Miami Open to Ferrero's father who suddenly passed away during the tournament.
After the win, Alcaraz wrote on the camera "This win's for you Juanki."
Ferrero of Spain is a former world No. 1 tennis player and the winner of the 2003 French Open. He was given the nickname "Mosquito" for his remarkable speed and physical build.
Carlos Alcaraz idolizes Rafael Nadal
Until your idols become your rivals.
If you ask Alcaraz who he idolized growing up, it was fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal all the way.
He said, "I want to be like Rafa" because each of their games is more suited for clay.
At just 16 years old, Alcaraz spoke out on the comparisons the tennis world was making to the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
"It is not easy being compared to Nadal, because both generations end up losing. He is an idol and there is only one of him. I continue working hard to be a professional tennis player,” he told TennisWorld.
Alcaraz defeated Nadal on May 6, 2022, in the quarterfinal of the Madrid Open in three sets.
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A frigid February for Wall Street closed out with more losses Tuesday.
The S&P 500 fell 0.3% to lock in a loss of 2.6% for the month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7% Tuesday, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. Both also sank over the month.
After a strong start to the year, bolstered by hopes that inflation was on the way down, Wall Street shifted into reverse last month. A stream of recent data showed that U.S. inflation and the overall economy are remaining more resilient than expected. That’s forced investors to raise their forecasts for how high the Federal Reserve will take interest rates and how long policymakers will keep them elevated.
High rates are meant to drive down inflation, but they also raise the risk of a recession. High rates also drag down prices for stocks and other investments.
After hoping earlier this year that the Fed will soon pause its aggressive rate increases, and perhaps even begin cutting rates later in 2023, traders have now come to believe the Fed’s long insistence that it plans to take rates higher for longer to ensure that the job is done on inflation.
The Fed has said it wants rates to climb to a “sufficiently restrictive” level where the economy slows enough to get inflation down to its 2% goal.
“Everything is sort of churning,” said Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments. “Right now, the economy is doing fairly well, but earnings estimates for 2023 for the S&P 500 are continuing to drift lower. So you’re still moving in a softening direction. It’s just: How close do you get to the ground?” He has raised his forecast for how high the Fed will ultimately raise rates, but also said it’s difficult to feel a great amount of certainty given all the push and pull.
“What everyone’s hoping for is that they are restrictive but not destructive,” Martin said of the Fed and rate increases. “Where we end up, there’s just a wide range of outcomes.” Many investors now see the Fed lifting its key overnight interest rate up to at least 5.25%, if not higher, and keeping it there through the end of the year. The Fed’s rate is currently set in a range of 4.50% to 4.75% after starting 2022 at virtually zero.
The heightened expectations for rates sent yields jumping in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury held steady at 3.92% Tuesday. It helps set rates for mortgages and other loans that shape the economy’s health and is still near its highest level since November.
The two-year yield, which moves more on expectations for Fed action, ticked up to 4.81% from 4.78%, near its highest level since 2007.
Worries about rates have caused the S&P 500’s gain for the year to more than halve. It was up as much as 8.9% in early February, the day before a report showed that U.S. employers hired nearly a third of a million more people in January than expected.
Such strength is good news for the economy and calms fears about a recession hitting imminently. But the Fed worries it could also feed into upward pressure on inflation. Not only are jobs still plentiful, but U.S. households also increased their spending at stores and elsewhere in January.
Now the S&P 500 is hanging onto a gain of 3.4% for the year.
Re p o r t s o n t h e U. S . economy released Tuesday showed some slight cracks. One said confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly fell in February. Another said manufacturing in the Chicago region weakened more than expected.
All the worries have come across a backdrop of falling earnings for big corporations. S&P 500 companies are in the midst of reporting their first decline in profits from year-ago levels since 2020, according to FactSet.
Most companies have already reported results for the last three months of 2022, but several big-name retailers are still on the schedule for this week.
Among them was Target, which reported better profit and revenue Tuesday than expected for the latest quarter. But the retailer also echoed other companies in giving a cautious forecast for upcoming results as U.S. households contend with still-high inflation. Shares of Target Corp. rose 1% on the day.
On the losing end was Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd. Shares of the company tumbled 10.2% after it reported a bigger loss for the latest quarter than expected. The company also gave profit forecasts for the upcoming quarter and year that fell short of Wall Street expectations.
All told, the S&P 500 fell 12.09 points to 3,970.15. The Dow fell 232.39 to 32,656.70 and the Nasdaq dropped 11.44 to 11,455.54.
Information for this article was contributed by Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott of The Associated Press.
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JAN 123's in vitro study on low dose naltrexone vies for the Society's "Best Research Abstract of the Year"
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JanOne (Nasdaq: JAN), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in developing non-addicting pain killers and treatments for underlying causes of pain, will present data on two of its investigational pharmaceutical compounds at the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) annual meeting in Washington DC in March, 2023.
Dr. Amol Soin, Chief Medical Officer of JanOne, will present results from the Phase IIa trial of JAN 101, which treats patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He will also report data from in vitro studies of JAN 123, the low-dose naltrexone that treats complex regional pain syndrome and is being readied for late-stage clinical trials to facilitate FDA approval.
Both drugs have drawn attention for their innovative targeting of the causes of pain as a strategic option for physicians seeking to avoid exposing patients to addictive opioids.
JanOne's research project titled "In Vitro Study of Development of a Biphasic Low Dose Naltrexone (2mg) To Treat Complex Regional Pain Syndrome" was chosen as a finalist for "Best Research Abstract" of the year. The winner will be announced at the ASIPP annual meeting.
"The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians is one of the largest and most respected societies in the specialty of pain management," said Dr. Soin. "To have our work selected as a finalist at their annual meeting is a tremendous honor, and validates the great work done by our team."
Dr. Soin said he was looking forward to presenting data on the JAN 123 study on the main stage before colleagues from world-renowned institutions, physicians from large-group practices, and community physicians.
ASIPP has over 4,500 physician members. In addition to the national society, ASIPP has 48 state component societies and a large outreach to the pain management physician community.
Soin's enthusiasm was echoed by his colleague, Dr. Tony Giordano, JanOne's Chief Scientific Officer. "We are excited to present our research at ASIPP. As for having a candidate for best research abstract, we're especially honored given the peer review and strong competition. Being nominated is implied recognition of JAN 123's tremendous potential to relieve pain without the risk of having to deploy opioids."
Tony Isaac, JanOne's CEO, put the upcoming annual meeting in perspective: "While we are excited to present our work on ASIPP's national stage, we are equally motivated to bring these new therapies to those suffering from debilitating, chronic and painful diseases, such as complex regional pain syndrome and peripheral artery disease. The dedicated researchers at JanOne want to make a positive impact and ultimately improve people's quality of life."
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This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the statements that JAN 101 will treat PAD, that JAN 123 will treat CRPS, the timing of the commencement of further clinical trials, that the FDA will permit approval through a 505(b)(2) pathway for JAN 123, that upon approval JAN 101 will immediately disrupt the PAD market, and other statements, including words such as "continue", "expect", "intend", "will", "hope" "should", "would", "may", "potential" and other similar expressions. Such statements reflect JanOne's current view with respect to future events, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by JanOne, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause JanOne's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements described in this press release. Such factors could include, among others, those detailed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions set out in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in JanOne's filings with the SEC underlying those forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and JanOne does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. JanOne cannot assure that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Individuals are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
About JanOne Inc.
JanOne is a unique Nasdaq-listed company offering innovative, actionable solutions that it believes can help create an end to the opioid crisis. JanOne is dedicated to funding resources toward innovation, technology and education to find a key resolution the national opioid epidemic, which is one of the deadliest and widespread in the country's history. The company continues to operate its legacy business – ARCA Recycling – under its current brand name. JanOne's subsidiary, ARCA Recycling, recycles household appliances by providing turnkey recycling and replacement services for utilities and other sponsors of energy efficiency programs.
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A Bethlehem Township shopping center that is in the middle of booming residential development is getting a new name and new tenants.
The Shops at Bethlehem at 2920 Easton Ave. is the new name for the old Easton Commons. Anchor tenant Giant Foods has renewed its lease and renovated the interior of the store, according to NAI Summit, which handles leasing at the 166,000-square-foot shopping center.
The shopping center is in the middle of a developing area east of the intersection of Easton Avenue and Stefko Boulevard. Across the street, on the City of Bethlehem side of Easton Avenue, 54 apartments are planned for the vacant lot that was once Kospia's Nursery. To the east, in the township, 220 units are in the works at the former Bethlehem Drive-In.
Not too far away, Kay Builders has presented plans for 166 homes on agricultural land on Farmersville Road.
"We felt the name of the shopping center should be more representative of the community it serves," Sarah Finney Miller, vice president at NAI Summit, said in a statement.
Current tenants include MAXX Fitness Center, Dairy Queen, Unity Bank, Vic's Bagels, Sports Clips, Allstate Insurance and others. There is a vacant site toward the front that NAI said would become home to "a nationally recognized coffee franchise." That may be Starbucks, according to comments made at a Bethlehem Township municipal meeting.
On the way are new tenants, including Active Learning Centers, a daycare business, and home furnishings company Dave's Department Store.
"Our goal has been to attract a wide variety of businesses that serve the local community," said Jennifer Kennedy, an associate broker with NAI Summit.
A 33,000-square-foot "junior anchor" space remains available, according to NAI, and renovations continue, with facade updates, new lighting, new columns and new signs.
The Shops at Bethlehem is in a prime spot, according to NAI, with nearly 26,000 households and a population of more than 66,000 people within a three-mile radius, according to NAI.
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Veterans receive free dental cleanings, tooth extractions and fillings in Pasco County ahead of holiday
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - One week ahead of Veterans Day, dozens of military veterans sat down Friday at the dental clinic on the west Pasco campus of Pasco-Hernando State College for free dental cleanings, tooth extractions, and fillings.
The annual event – called Stars, Stripes and Smiles – sees dentists within the community donating their time to provide urgent dental care to military veterans living in Tampa Bay who have been suffering from untreated dental pain and infection, all at no cost to the veterans. It's a partnership between the office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Pasco-Hernando State College, and the West Pasco Dental Association.
"Oral health is an integral part of overall well-being and a vital component of preventative medicine," organizers said in an announcement for the event. "When left untreated, dental infection often exacerbates underlying health conditions and can increase the cost of care. However, dental care through the VA is currently limited to those Veterans who are 100% disabled or have a direct service-connected injury impacting their oral health."
A vast number of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress, family crises, and have been chronically unemployed. Some are homeless and some are in substance recovery programs.
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"These heroes deserve a system of care to ensure their oral health care needs are met. Until that can become a reality, it is our professional privilege to serve this special segment of our community," said Dr. Zacharias Kalarickal of the West Pasco Dental Association.
Organizers told of one veteran named Ken who had been trying over the last few years to have the remaining teeth in his mouth removed so that he could finally obtain a denture so that he can digest his meals better and perhaps have the confidence to gain employment. Though he receives care from the VA system, and though he is a cancer survivor, he is ineligible for any dental care from the VA since he does not have a 100% disability rating.
"Veterans have sacrificed so much to defend our freedom, and they deserve access to high-quality health care, including dental treatment," said Congressman Bilirakis. "I have filed legislation, the VET CARE Act, which would expand Veterans' access to dental care. However, I am very grateful for the generosity of the dentists from the West Pasco Dental Association who are not waiting for a change in law. They are ensuring our heroes receive immediate care, and I am honored to help organize this important event again this year."
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paris Hilton and Parlux LTD. announced the launch of Love Rush, the fragrance Hilton personally created and wore on her wedding day, now available to the public for the first time to coincide with her first wedding anniversary, November 11th.
Love Rush is a bold, striking, yet sentimental, addition to the Rush Collection that radiates romance, elegance and love. The scent encapsulates some of the most luxurious florals, including notes of Italian bergamot, white apricot nectar, lush gardenia, sandalwood and vanilla orchid, highlighting the radiance and allure that comes with finding forever love.
"This is my most intimate fragrance to date, the perfume I wore on my wedding day. Since I was a little girl, I dreamt of my wedding day and this fragrance made it even more special and memorable. Whenever I wear Love Rush, I feel immersed in true love and happiness," states Paris Hilton.
Paris met with Firmenich Perfumer Clement Gavarry to share her highly personal vision for the fragrance she would wear on her wedding day. She brought along her then fiance, now husband, so he could share in the development of her dream wedding fragrance. Gavarry states, "It was important for me to capture the essence of Paris's adoration for her new marriage. I was drawn in by her passion for love, real and unconditional, that I could see in her eyes. I knew instantly that this fragrance needed to represent Paris's love story. I combined celebratory ingredients to capture the essence of perfect love: exciting, sweet and romantic."
Draped in radiant white, Love Rush features a gorgeous white cap in the shape of a sleek dress bodice which leads down into a glittered elegant glass bottle, revealing the heart fluttering fragrance inside.
TOP - Italian Bergamot, Mandarin Zest, White Apricot Nectar
HEART - Dahlia Blanche, Lush Gardenia, Tunisian Orange Flower
BASE - Sandalwood, Musks, Vanilla Orchid
Paris recently hosted a long overdue fête to celebrate the launch of her global media company, 11:11 Media, with a full day of events and programming including an evening carnival in "Slivingland," celebrating pop culture, art, music, fashion, love and Paris's love of technology. As part of the day, which also coincided with the one year anniversary of her wedding, Hilton launched Love Rush, her 29th fragrance since 2004. To integrate the fragrance into the carnival, Parlux LTD hosted a fragrance display area for guests to discover and smell the new Love Rush fragrance and play the iconic "Roll a Ball Horse" game, which was reimagined as "Love Rush to the Altar."
On December 1st, Paris Hilton Fragrances marks a beauty industry first when Hilton becomes the first person ever to do a fragrance signing in the metaverse in Roblox to celebrate the launch of Love Rush. This virtual fragrance signing experience starts in the "Tunnel of Love," where the player will have an interactive experience. Players will see images of Hilton's wedding and need to guess the ingredients in the new Love Rush Fragrance before entering Paris's Perfumery where they can meet Paris' avatar to have her sign a bottle of Love Rush.
"As Paris is the "Queen of the Metaverse," we are proud to partner with Paris to create a beauty industry first and do the first ever fragrance signing in the metaverse. This immersive experience is open to Paris's global fans and gives a fun, modern, interactive experience to learn about the new Love Rush fragrance," states Lori Singer, President of Parlux LTD.
AVAILABLE $75, 3.4 fl. oz / 100ml EDP; Exclusively at www.parishiltonfragrances.com
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PARIS (AP) — French film legend and amateur race car driver Jean-Louis Trintignant, who earned acclaim for his starring role in the Oscar-winning film “A Man and a Woman” half a century ago and went on to portray the brutality of aging in his later years, has died. He was 91.
Trintignant died in his home in southern France, according to Bertrand Cortellini, who operated a vineyard with the actor and visited him Thursday before his death. He did not divulge details. French news reports said Trintignant had prostate cancer.
In a career that started when he was 19, Trintignant appeared in more than 100 films. He was one of France’s premier actors in the post-war era — and one of the last remaining performers of his generation.
Tributes poured in after his death was announced Friday. France’s national Cinematheque museum called him “one of the greatest actors in the history of French cinema.”
Born Dec. 11, 1930 in Piolenc in southern France, near where he died, Trintignant started out acting in the theater but gained broader fame in cinema, notably starring with Brigitte Bardot in “And God ... Created Woman” in 1956. The two had an unabashed, off-screen love affair that shocked many.
He described turning to acting to overcome intense shyness. An actor “is to be a blank page, starting from nothing, from silence. From there, you don’t need to make a lot of noise to be listened to,” he was quoted as saying in Le Monde.
He starred in Italian films and several films by legendary French director Claude Lelouch, most famously “A Man and a Woman” in 1966, which won the Oscar for best foreign film. Trintignant played a race car driver — a passion he pursued off-screen — in a complex romance alongside Anouk Aimee.
Trintignant stopped performing for nearly a decade after the loss of his daughter Marie, also an actor, in 2003. Her boyfriend, popular French singer Bertrand Cantat, beat her to death during a dispute in a hotel room in Lithuania, where she was making a film.
Trintignant continued acting on stage and on screen into his 80s, and earned new international attention in Michael Haneke’s 2013 Oscar-winning drama “Amour,” a raw depiction of an aging couple and the ravages of Alzheimer’s on their love.
In his final role on film, Trintignant reunited with Lelouch and Aimee in “The Best Years of a Life,” in 2019.
Among survivors are his wife Mariane Hoepfner, a former race car driver, and his son Vincent Trintignant and grandson Jules Benchetrit, also actors.
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Mother and boyfriend charged with murder after 3-year-old found dead in Warren Co. pond
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - “A very tragic situation,” is how Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace described the events of Friday morning during an interview with The Vicksburg Daily News.
According to the sheriff, around 9:30 a.m., authorities received a call from a woman on Old Highway 27 who said that a 5-year-old boy had appeared at her home.
Due to the child being special needs, the boy could not communicate where he was from.
With the aid of police, the child’s mother was located about an hour later, with the mother, Brooke Mallet, 25, and her boyfriend, John Walker, 22, not even realizing the boy had gone missing.
While authorities were speaking with the mother, it was realized that a 3-year-old was also missing from the same home.
Every sheriff’s deputy on duty began to look for the child, Pace said, as well as officers with the Vicksburg Police Department. Drones were also sent into the air.
It was during the search that the 3-year-old’s body was found in a pond. Though CPR was administered, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pace stated that the child’s mother and her boyfriend are being charged with murder and are being held without bond. This does not mean that they deliberately killed the child, the sheriff said, but that their alleged inaction led to the child’s death.
The 5-year-old is in CPS custody.
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The industry's only global and open clinical AI SaaS Platform with the goal of optimizing clinical workflow, reducing physician burnout, and improving clinical outcomes
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ConcertAI's TeraRecon, the advanced visualization and clinical AI SaaS category leader, announced the launch of its enhanced, next-generation Eureka Clinical AI platform. Designed to support the communication infrastructure and enable collaboration for the entire care team, the platform serves as an end-to-end clinical application integrating multiple AI algorithms and workflows. This latest release expands Eureka Clinical AI to further streamline clinical solutions and care coordination with support for longitudinal AI analysis, desktop chat, and tailored multi-AI algorithm workflows.
"The Eureka Clinical AI platform is unique in supporting third-party, customer-developed, and TeraRecon-developed AI algorithms on one unified, open, AI clinical platform," said Jeff Elton, Ph.D. CEO of ConcertAI. Dr. Elton future noted, "When using Eureka Clinical AI customers get the benefit of multi-AI model workflows tailored to their individual institution preferences and requirements and clear notifications on AI interpretation execution and performance. ConcertAI believes in AI-model derivation and performance transparency as the basis of trust and utility, so we provide the ability to directly interact with the AI, including accepting and rejecting any AI recommendations. We are now building an AI ecosystem that enables these dynamic capabilities to grow with new partners coming on board weekly across dedicated therapeutic solutions, such as our new Neuro Suite."
"A high-performance AI ecosystem is fundamentally built on four key pillars," said Dan McSweeney, President of TeraRecon. "First is the comprehensive ability to host all forms of AI, including customer-developed, TeraRecon-developed, and 3rd party algorithms. Second is physician-centricity in that the platform enables the clinician and reaffirms their role in the decision-making process and diagnosis. Third is integration, in that the AI platform can serve as the single point of access for consolidating AI solutions, minimizing the burden to procure new AI algorithms, standardizing the deployment process, and seamlessly integrating into providers' enterprise imaging systems. And finally, the ecosystem should enable AI solution performance to be fully transparent to further provide confidence in AI and the scope of where it should be applied. These pillars must be built on a solid foundation of a vendor agnostic platform that is AI ready, scalable, secure, and robust. TeraRecon's solution is the only one on the market that delivers on those promises today."
"We are committed to continually improve our product offerings," Dr. Elton added. "Following the successful launch of our Eureka Clinical AI platform last fall, we gained great insights from our users and clinicians that led to this enhanced version of Eureka. This new platform allows for sequential AI analysis, a capability that our customers have told us is instrumental for enhancing diagnostic accuracy and monitoring progression of disease to name a few."
Eureka Clinical AI is the leading AI SaaS imaging interpretation and clinical decision augmentation solution. It is unique in that it is open to third-party AI algorithms, allowing consolidated management of all AI interpretation solutions with seamless PACS or EMR integrations. Multi-specialty care teams can see results and receive mobile alerts to confirm AI findings, ensuring optimal and timely patient interventions, management, and coordinated care delivery.
Learn more about Eureka Clinical AI platform capabilities and algorithms that span across neurology, radiology, cardiology, oncology, and more: https://www.terarecon.com/artificial-intelligence
About TeraRecon: Serving 1,300 clinical sites globally, TeraRecon, a ConcertAI company, is a Best in KLAS solution provider for AI-empowered radiology, oncology, cardiology, neurology, and vascular surgery. Awarded the 2020, 2021, and 2022 KLAS Category Leader for Advanced Visualization, TeraRecon solutions are independent of any one manufacturer's imaging equipment or PACS system, allowing a single, unified, and simplified clinical workflow that can improve efficiencies and deliver actionable physician-guided insights. For more information, visit us at https://www.terarecon.com/
About ConcertAI: ConcertAI is the leader in Real-World Evidence (RWE) and AI technology solutions for life sciences and health care. Our mission is to accelerate insights and outcomes for patients through leading real-world data, AI technologies, and scientific expertise in partnership with the leading biomedical innovators, health care providers, and medical societies. For more information, visit us at https://www.concertai.com/.
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What’s the best Dell gaming laptop?
When desktop computers became commercially available to the masses in the ’80s, there were just a few models to choose from and little chance of making upgrades. However, over time, the cases, motherboards and towers shifted toward a more do-it-yourself design.
That resulted in a robust market where users built their own computers at home, buying the individual components they preferred. But not everyone has the technical knowledge, time or budget to do so. In that case, a pre-built computer is an excellent option, such as the Dell Alienware Aurora R 13 Gaming Desktop.
What to know before you buy a Dell gaming desktop
Pre-built vs. building your own
Depending on your affinity for technology, building your own system might seem like the logical way to go about getting a gaming computer. It’s tricky, as you must buy components individually and then place them on the motherboard in the correct slots. But the benefit of DIY is that you aren’t limited to a specific brand, specification or color scheme. Sure, you can only use components that are compatible with each other, but there is a vast range.
On the other hand, a pre-built computer is fully assembled according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Generally, there is nothing else that you must do, and you can happily start gaming straight out of the box. The disadvantage is that you can’t pick the innards.
Upgrading your PC
Computer purists scoff at pre-built machines, seen as run-of-the-mill devices that lack personality or upgradeability. But any computer can be upgraded to suit your needs better — though you can only upgrade a Dell gaming desktop up to a point.
There are several factors that go into upgrading a computer, and just like building your own, the components must be compatible. This often drastically limits what you can upgrade and how up-to-date your system specifications will be in the future.
The central processing unit is crucial
The most important part of a computer is the central processing unit. It serves as the brain that keeps all the other components working as they should. The CPU’s speed determines how many instructions it can send out and activates other components when needed.
Two CPU manufacturers dominate the industry: Intel and AMD. Each maker’s CPU is only compatible with the corresponding motherboard. Therefore, most of Dell’s gaming desktop computers use an Intel CPU, Intel motherboard and an Nvidia graphics card.
What to look for in a quality Dell gaming desktop
Powerful graphics card
Especially crucial for gaming, the graphics card is the muscle for producing high-quality visuals. Games have minimum system requirements, and if the graphics card isn’t sufficient, the games might not load or might stutter severely.
A graphics card comprises several parts, with the dedicated graphical processing unit and RAM the most important. A good-quality Dell gaming computer has an Nvidia graphics card with at least 4 gigabytes of dedicated RAM.
Enough RAM
In addition to the RAM on the graphics card, there must be sufficient RAM on the motherboard. Where the CPU issues the instructions, the RAM remembers what to do. Just like human memory, if there isn’t enough, instructions get lost or take longer to execute — slowing down the gaming experience. A good-quality gaming computer has at least 8GB of RAM, but 16GB is optimal to play most current games.
Multiple connections
Since the Dell gaming desktop is pre-built, you don’t have a lot of customization options. That’s why it’s best to look for a machine with multiple connections. This is especially important if you have a dual monitor setup, as the graphics card should have at least two HDMI outputs. For other input devices such as a wired keyboard and mouse, several USB 3.0 ports are a necessity.
How much you can expect to spend on a Dell gaming desktop
The average price largely depends on the computer’s age and internal components. An entry-level gaming machine costs $400 to $500, while a powerful computer with an Nvidia graphics card costs $1,100 to $1,400.
Dell gaming desktop FAQ
Does it come with an operating system?
A. Yes, all Dell gaming computers come with Microsoft Windows 10 pre-installed, and the license key is valid for that computer only. There might be a small fee if you want to upgrade the edition, but the upgrade is free if the system is compatible with Windows 11.
Is there one component you should upgrade?
A. The computer is ready for gaming straight out of the box, but the CPU cooling system is definitely something you should consider upgrading. Most Dell gaming desktops are fitted with a generic fan cooler, which might not prevent the CPU from overheating.
What’s the best Dell gaming desktop to buy?
Top Dell gaming desktop
Dell Alienware Aurora 13 Gaming Desktop
What you need to know: Housed in a sleek Dell PC case, this computer has everything you need for an excellent gaming experience.
What you’ll love: The blue lights on the sides add a cool effect. It offers 16 gigabytes of RAM and runs at around 200 FPS.
What you should consider: Some users said the fan is loud.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Dell gaming desktop for the money
What you need to know: This basic computer lets you easily play some of the latest games.
What you’ll love: This PC is powered by an Intel i7 with a 3.4 GHz clock speed. It has 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage and an Nvidia GeForce GT 730 graphics card.
What you should consider: The case is relatively bland with no options for personalization.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: The case might not seem like much, but the internal components pack a punch.
What you’ll love: With a powerful Nvidia Geforce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB graphics card, there are no games this PC can’t handle with ease. It has 32GB of RAM, an Intel i7 4.9 GHz CPU and 512GB of internal storage.
What you should consider: The case doesn’t have sufficient cooling for the high-powered components, so you’ll need to add more fans or a liquid cooling system.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Complementing recent news of the opening of its Shanghai data center campus and introducing a new leadership team, Chayora continues to invest in the people and facilities necessary to grow a premium data center platform serving China
HONG KONG, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chayora Limited, a leading developer and operator of hyperscale data center campuses in China, reinforces its market commitment with the opening of a new Beijing office to further support its continued business growth in region. Located in the central business district, the new office at Prosper Center has tripled in size, offering partners and customers convenient access.
2023 has already seen Chayora open its newest data center campus in Shanghai and introduce a new leadership team. With this additional investment in China's capital city, Chayora is strongly positioned to meet growing regional customer demand for critical IT infrastructure that can support latency sensitive content, large scale cloud, or high-density AI deployments.
China is the world's fastest-growing data center market, valued at $13 billion in 2020 and expected to reach $36 billion by 2026. As one of China's largest cities with a population of 22 million, Beijing's financial, business, and technological development have made it one of Asia's important economic, commercial, and communications centers of China.
"Chayora remains focused on and committed to the China Market, working to create a limitless and sustainable digital future for our customers. Enterprises and tech companies in China, especially the large internet and content providers, demand reliable and scalable data center infrastructure to fuel their customers' demands. Our significant growth sets the stage for the next critical phase of Chayora's regional development and fuels further customer expansions. Chayora is also uniquely focused to help businesses across China capitalize on opportunities arising from innovations such as Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing." - James Wei, CEO of Chayora.
As a trusted data center infrastructure services company and strategic partner of EdgeConneX, coupled with the ability to expand into other leading Chinese markets, Chayora offers appealing low-risk China growth options. Currently operating two hyperscale carrier-neutral facilities with expansion potential, Chayora provides considerable advantages to customers as it is fully licensed to operate and connect its data centers.
Chayora's data center campus in Tianjin serves the tri-province area – Beijing, Tianjin and Heibei and is the first Northern China data center awarded both Uptime's Institute Tier III Certificate of Design Documents and a Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility. It is also the first data center facility in China having achieved OCP Ready™ certification. The Shanghai data center campus is fully customizable for build-to-suit customers and wholesale colocation requirements. It enables multi-national corporations to develop global standard data centers to support their enterprise and cloud requirements. The two facilities can jointly scale to over 200MW IT load to meet the hefty demands of high-density computing with access to 100% renewable energy.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The cherry trees in the nation’s capital are confused by Earth’s changing climate, with the iconic blossoms appearing earlier than expected because of the unusually warm winter.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and the National Park Service announced Wednesday that Washington’s 3,700 cherry blossom trees would reach peak bloom this year from March 22-25. That’s several days earlier than observers and experts had expected.
“This has been a challenging year to read the trees,” said Jeff Reinbold, NPS superintendent for the national mall and memorial parks. One of the warmest winters on record, plus dramatic fluctuations in temperature have essentially sent confusing signals to the trees.
The district’s winter featured dramatic temperature shifts, including a week in February where it hit 81 degrees one day and briefly snowed two days later. The end results, Reinbold said, are trees that he compared to a hormonal teenager. “There’s a lot going on in there,” he said.
The early bloom, by itself, isn’t a huge problem, unless the temperatures drop suddenly again now that the vulnerable blossoms are emerging. “An early frost would definitely damage the blossoms,” Reinbold said.
Cherry Blossom Festival President Diana Mayhew said this year’s bloom dates aren’t unprecedented, but they’re the second earliest she had witnessed in 23 years with the organization. As a result, her organization has accelerated their own timetable, moving up multiple events planned at the Tidal Basin by a week.
Mayhew said she and city officials are expecting a boom year for the festival, which typically signals the unofficial start of D.C.’s tourist season. The 2020 cherry blossom season was essentially wrecked in real time by the creeping shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was moving across the country just as the festival was holding press conferences to announce that year’s peak bloom. Organizers finally were forced to cancel most in-person events.
Washington’s cherry blossoms date back 111 years to an original 1912 gift of 3,000 trees from the mayor of Tokyo. The Japanese embassy has remained deeply involved in their maintenance and in the annual festival — organizing a host of cherry blossom-themed events and performances.
Koichi Ai, head of chancery for the Japanese Embassy, said Wednesday that the trees hold “special status” within Japanese culture. Their brief but spectacular bloom cycle represents, “the transient nature of beauty and the everlasting cycle of life,” he said.
The 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival took place fully under pandemic restrictions with organizers offering online bloom-cams and multiple virtual events and activities. Last year’s season drew an estimated 1.1 million visitors — close to the pre-pandemic average of 1.5 million. This year, Mayhew said she hopes to match or exceed those pre-pandemic numbers.
In their ongoing quest to maintain and protect the trees, NPS officials have to contend with a second climate change-related issue — regular flooding in the Tidal Basin due to rising seas levels. The 107-acre man-made reservoir where the largest concentration of trees is located now floods twice a day at high tide, submerging a stretch of sidewalk next to the Jefferson Memorial. During heavy rains that routinely occur in Washington, the floodwaters completely overflow the sea wall in multiple locations and soak the tree roots with salty brackish water.
The original 1880s design of the Tidal Basin also simply wasn’t equipped to handle the kinds of crowds and traffic the area now receives. That traffic has only increased as more monuments have been added to the Tidal Basin area over the years: a memorial to Franklin Roosevelt opened in 1997, and the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial was inaugurated in 2011.
In 2019, the NPS, along with the Trust for the National Mall and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, launched a long-term project to rebuild the basin’s deteriorating sea wall and modify and expand sidewalks to accommodate modern crowds. Reinbold on Wednesday said the funding for the project had been secured and the proposed changes were in the design stage.
The twin impacts of confusing temperature shifts and Tidal Basin flooding represent a potential long-term threat to the health of the trees, according to Chris Walsh, a professor emeritus of horticulture at the University of Maryland. Warmer winters and fluctuating temperatures, he said, are producing similar early blooms this year in other flowering fruit trees such as apricots and pears.
“Everything’s ahead of schedule this year,” he said.
Since the cherry blossom trees aren’t relied on to produce fruit, the impact on them should be minimal and won’t harm the flowers — provided that there isn’t a sudden cold snap. However, Walsh said the arboreal confusion could impact the annual development of protective bark, which could ultimately “put a lot of stress on the trees” and shorten their lifespan.
“If you add the stress of the fluctuating temperatures to the stress of salt on the roots, now you have two problems,” he said.
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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gamelancer Media Corp. (CSE: GMNG) (OTCQB: GAMGF) (FRA: P93) ("Gamelancer'' or the "Company"), a media & entertainment company producing short-form video content for brands, with broadcast on its owned-and-operated TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat channels, is pleased to announce that its @Gaming channel on TikTok has reached 10 million followers. Gamelancer's community of 27 channels totalling over 34 million followers on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, grows by over 1.2 million new followers every month.
@Gaming on TikTok has also amassed over 486 million likes since the network launched in 2019. With over 29 million followers across its 11 TikTok channels, Gamelancer Media owns and operates the largest gaming community on TikTok, with a significant majority of the audience residing in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia.
"By 2027 TikTok's ad revenue is expected to surpass both Meta & YouTube combined. There is a paradigm shift underway that is witnessing brands and agencies spending less on television ads to reach their desired audience, and instead directing ad spend to short-form video platforms such as TikTok. With over 29 million TikTok followers matched with our creative studio, JoyBox Media, Gamelancer is uniquely positioned to grow its already impressive roster of brand partners spending across our network. According to a blog published by Hootsuite on March 29th of this year, TikTok was the most downloaded app of 2021, with 656 million downloads. Downloaded more than 3 billion times to date, the global TikTok community increasingly utilizes the platform for ecommerce, with 67% of users claiming TikTok inspires them to shop - even when they weren't planning to do so. Viewers can watch videos on TikTok without being inundated by programmatic ads, instead ads are curated short-form videos that are produced to live organically on the platform. Gamelancer's network ownership + creative content + content distribution strategy was built specifically to address the needs of blue-chip brands looking to connect with GenZ & young Millennials on TikTok, Instagram & Snapchat." – Jon Dwyer, Chairman & CEO, Gamelancer Media Corp.
Acquired by Wondr Gaming, Gamelancer Media Corp. is a media & entertainment company producing short-form video content for brands, with broadcast on its owned and operated TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat channels. Gamelancer works with companies such as Samsung, Belkin, RBC, Celsius, and several other notable brands. The company produces and distributes content across its 27 owned-and-operated channels to over 34 million followers & subscribers, generating over 1.8 billion monthly video views. A majority of the Gamelancer's audience are located in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia.
With advanced user data analytics, Gamelancer provides its audience with content relevant to the GenZ & Millennial respective communities. Gamelancer owns the largest gaming media inventory on TikTok. Gamelancer also monetizes across its Snapchat Discover channels in partnership with Snapchat.
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BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Friday after higher-than-expected U.S. inflation dashed hopes the Federal Reserve might ease away from more interest rate hikes.
Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney declined. Oil edged higher.
Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index lost 1.1% on Thursday, adding to declines since this week’s release of government data showing August inflation stayed near a four-decade high despite four interest rate hikes this year to slow the economy.
On Thursday, U.S. government data showed unemployment claims last week declined while August consumer sales rose. That gives ammunition to Federal Reserve officials who say the economy can tolerate more rate hikes.
Wall Street’s decline indicates “no sign of relief for risk sentiments” while the job market data “provided the go-ahead for further tightening” in monetary policy, Yeap Jun Rong of IG said in a report.
The Shanghai Composite index lost 1% to 3,166.77 after official data showed Chinese consumer and factory activity improved in August but still were weak. Housing sales fell 30% from a year earlier under pressure from a government crackdown on debt.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo sank 1.1% to 27,581.36 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong retreated 0.5% to 18,829.43.
The Kospi in Seoul shed 1% to 2,377.69 and Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 was 1.5% lower at 6,742.90.
India’s Sensex opened down 1% at 59,311.07. New Zealand and Southeast Asian markets declined.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 declined to 3,901.35 on Thursday after the Labor Department said the number of applications for unemployment benefits last week fell to a four-month low.
The market benchmark is down 4.1% for the week following the biggest pullback in two years on Tuesday after the government reported U.S. consumer prices rose 8.3% from a year earlier and 0.1% compared with July.
The overall figure was down from June’s 9.1% peak, but core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices to give a clearer picture of the trend, rose to 0.6% over the previous month, up from July’s 0.3% increase.
Traders worry aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and central banks in Europe and Asia to control price rises might derail global economic growth. Two of the Fed’s rate hikes this year have been by 0.75 percentage points, triple its usual margin, and traders expect a similar increase this month.
Fed chair Jerome Powell said in August that rates would stay elevated for some time until the U.S. central bank is sure inflation is under control.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% to 30,961.82. The Nasdaq slid 1.4% to 11,552.36.
Retail sales data gave a mixed view of how American consumers are coping with inflation.
Sales rose by an unexpectedly strong 0.3% in August after falling 0.4% in July.
Railroad operators mostly edged higher after a tentative labor agreement was reached, averting a disruptive strike. Union Pacific rose 0.2% and Norfolk Southern gained 0.3%. CSX fell 3.4%.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude rose 24 cents to $85.34 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell $3.38 on Thursday to $85.10. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, gained 38 cents to $91.22 23 per barrel in London. It lost $3.26 the previous session to $90.84.
The dollar declined to 143.33 yen from Thursday’s 143.49 yen. The euro edged down to 99.90 cents from 99.91 cents.
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A 14-year-old girl was charged with murder Monday following the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who was caught in gunfire as two girls fought, according to Dallas police.
On Sunday afternoon at about 2 p.m., police were called to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in south Dallas.
During the investigation into the shooting, police determined a fight was going on between two girls in the parking lot of the complex.
"One juvenile suspect retrieved a handgun and shot in the direction of the female she was fighting; however, the shot struck a male juvenile bystander," police said in a statement.
The 11-year-old boy was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries, police said.
The suspect initially ran from the location but was later taken into custody and charged, and she remains at the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, police said.
A weapon was recovered during the investigation, the agency added.
Police are not releasing the names of those involved in the incident due to their ages.
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More than 200 sailors moved off Navy aircraft carrier after multiple suicides
(CNN) – The U.S. Navy is relocating hundreds of sailors who had been living on an aircraft carrier as it investigates a jump in crew suicides.
The Navy is now looking into the deaths of seven crew members on the U.S.S. George Washington, including four by apparent suicide in the past year.
More than 200 sailors were allowed to move to a Navy facility Monday while the ship goes through a major refueling and overhaul in Newport News.
The idea is to give crew members more access to support programs.
The Navy also plans to provide additional morale and well-being measures for the 2,000 to 3,000 sailors still living on the carrier during the overhaul, which is expected to take a number of years.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. If you or someone you know needs help, you are asked to call 1-800-950-6264.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than 3,000 applications for nonpublic school vouchers have been approved in West Virginia and more are being reviewed, officials said.
The state Treasurer's Office had approved 3,010 applications as of Friday and had another 469 applications that were still under review, agency spokesman Jared Hunt told the Charleston Gazette-Mail in an email.
A law enacted last year creates a publicly funded savings accounts program called the Hope Scholarship. It allows state money to be put into a special account that parents could then spend on private school tuition, homeschooling and other educational needs. It would allow private and homeschooled students to participate, pushing the potential cost to the state to more than $100 million annually.
May 15 was the last day for parents to apply to receive the full voucher amount, which will be $4,300 for the 2022-23 school year, Hunt said.
The law is being challenged by three parents of children who attend public schools who contend that it violates the state Constitution and will siphon money away from public education. They filed a lawsuit this year and requested a preliminary injunction to stop the program’s implementation while the case is ongoing.
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Top 76ers vs. Nets Players to Watch - NBA Playoffs Game 4
The Philadelphia 76ers (54-28) take on the Brooklyn Nets (45-37) at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday at Barclays Center. Tobias Harris of the 76ers is a player to watch in this game.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to look out for in this matchup, which you can watch on FOX with a seven-day free trial to Fubo!
How to Watch 76ers vs. Nets
- Game Day: Saturday, April 22
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Arena: Barclays Center
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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76ers' Last Game
On Thursday, the 76ers beat the Nets 102-97, led by Tyrese Maxey with 25 points (plus three assists and three rebounds). Bridges was the leading scorer for the losing side with 26 points, and he added five assists and six boards.
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Nets' Last Game
76ers Players to Watch
- Harden puts up a team-high 10.7 assists per game. He is also putting up 21 points and 6.1 rebounds, shooting 44.1% from the floor and 38.5% from downtown with 2.8 made 3-pointers per game.
- Harris posts 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 50.1% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Maxey averages 20.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 48.1% from the floor and 43.4% from beyond the arc (fifth in league) with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game.
- De'Anthony Melton is averaging 10.1 points, 2.6 assists and 4.1 rebounds per contest.
- Jalen McDaniels puts up 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocked shots.
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Nets Players to Watch
- Bridges is No. 1 on the Nets in scoring (20.1 points per game), and produces 4.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Spencer Dinwiddie is the Nets' top assist man (6.5 per game), and he contributes 17.3 points and 3.4 rebounds.
- Nicolas Claxton is the Nets' top rebounder (9.2 per game), and he contributes 12.6 points and 1.9 assists.
- Royce O'Neale is putting up 8.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, making 38.6% of his shots from the floor and 38.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 treys per game.
- Dorian Finney-Smith gets the Nets 8.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
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