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F1 not replacing Russian GP, season reduced to 22 races
LONDON (AP) — Formula One has decided against replacing the Russian Grand Prix. It had earlier been canceled following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The announcement reduced the current season from a record 23 races to 22, the same total as last year. The Sochi race scheduled for Sept. 25 and had been pulled from the calendar a day after Russia invaded Ukraine. F1 says in a statement “that there will be no additional Grand Prix added to the calendar to fill the gap.” Several cities had offered to host the race. But freight rules, logistical and travel costs made it too difficult. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/18/f1-not-replacing-russian-gp-season-reduced-to-22-races/ | 2022-05-18T14:32:34Z |
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Molecular Partners AG ("Molecular Partners" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MOLN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Molecular Partners investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares pursuant and/or traceable to certain documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021; and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021, and April 26, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MOLN investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the Company's product, ensovibep, was less effective at treating COVID-19 than defendants had led investors to believe; that (ii) accordingly, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA"); (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) another of the Company's product candidates, MP0310, was less attractive to Molecular Partners' collaborator, Amgen, than defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return to global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, documents issues in connection with the Company's initial public offer and defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Molecular Partners during the relevant time frame, you have until September 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("First High-School Education" or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS) and certain of its officers, on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired First High-School Education American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") pursuant or traceable to First High-School Education's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/fhs.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933.
The Complaint alleges that the Registration Statement was negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact, omitted material facts necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading, and failed to make adequate disclosures required under the rules and regulations governing the preparation of such documents. Specifically, they failed to disclose the following adverse facts that existed at the time of the IPO: (a) that the new rules, regulations and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to the Company and its business; (b) that contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth; and (c) that, as a result, the Registration Statement's representations regarding FHS's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company at the time of the IPO, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/fhs or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in First High-School Education you have until July 11, 2022, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique. Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients. In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Yael Nathanson
212-697-6484 | info@bgandg.com
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PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved apron with a larger surface area to protect clothing and keep the wearer dry while preparing food, grilling or washing dishes," said an inventor, from Warner Robbins, Ga., "so I invented the ARMSTRONG APRON. My design would offer an alternative to traditional aprons."
The patent-pending invention enables the wearer to cover a larger surface area when wearing an apron. In doing so, it increases coverage and protection. As a result, it helps to keep the wearer dry and comfortable and it could increase efficiency in the workplace. The invention features a durable design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for chefs, food service workers, dish washers, butchers, grocery store workers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AAT-4693, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Teen drowns in lake; officials stress water safety: ‘People don’t realize what riptides are’
MILWAUKEE (WDJT) - A teenager has recently drowned in Lake Michigan and officials said the area is short on lifeguards.
Milwaukee fireboats were in the water for just eight minutes after getting a 911 call and located the teen girl two minutes later.
“Once the individual was placed on the fireboat, we began life-saving measures,” said Milwaukee Fire Department Battalion Chief Captain Joel Rechlitz.
But life-saving measures proved unsuccessful, and the girl from Milwaukee became the latest drowning victim.
“It’s a concern for us because, especially with Lake Michigan and the history here at McKinley, there are riptides,” Rechlitz said.
As pools and beaches prepare to open for the summer, there is a critical shortage of lifeguards.
Despite vigorous recruiting efforts over the past six months, Milwaukee County Parks reports it has hired just 60 lifeguards, far short of the 200 needed.
Monday afternoon, a group of applicants started an express training session at the Pulaski pool.
“My dad was a lifeguard, and I feel like following in his footsteps. He told me it’s very serious. Encouraged me to come to a couple of these classes,” said lifeguard trainee Joseph McEvilly.
Due to the shortage, they’ll cram three weeks of training into one week, with a final test on Saturday.
“I really want to help people, like in the medical industry. So, I thought this could be my step up to see what it would be like when I’m older,” said lifeguard trainee Aiden Connors.
In June, five splash pads, nine wading pools, and four outdoor pools will all open. But again, this summer, no lifeguards will be posted at Bradford Beach.
“I commend people who are doing the outdoor lifeguarding because that is a step up from this. They are doing way more intensive training than we are,” said lifeguard trainee Areanna Walker.
McKinley Park Beach will remain closed while a study on rip currents continues, according to emergency personnel.
“People don’t realize what riptides are, and how dangerous they are, and how once you get in that cycle, you can drown pretty easy,” Rechlitz said.
Officials have not identified the drowning victim, but the medical examiner’s office reports an autopsy has been planned.
Copyright 2022 WDJT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/24/teen-drowns-lake-officials-stress-water-safety-people-dont-realize-what-riptides-are/ | 2022-05-24T20:56:17Z |
K-State’s Shankar wins second high jump national title
“I would like to dedicate this to the athletics department and the Little Apple. K-State is High Jump U.”
EUGENE, Ore. (WIBW) - K-State high jumper Tejaswin Shankar is bringing a national title back to Manhattan for the second time in his career.
Shankar was crowned the 2022 NCAA Men’s High Jump Champion Friday with a jump of 2.27m/7-5.25.
The title came down to the wire in a jump off between Shankar and Georgia’s Darius Carbin. The pair both fouled three times at 2.24m/7-4.25 and had the same number of misses. Shankar went on to clear the 2.27m/7-5.25 on his first try, while Carbin knocked the bar down — making Shankar this year’s champion.
“It feels great to be a national champion,” Shankar said in a statement. “I wanted to give my best and go out with a title. For that to happen is just a blessing. This one I will cherish the most. This meet was my last meet and I wanted to go out there and make it memorable for myself, make it memorable for the university. In the last five years, the university has done so much for me. I would like to dedicate this to the athletics department and the Little Apple. K-State is High Jump U.”
Shankar also won the outdoor national title in 2018. He was runner-up in 2019 and 2021.
The New Delhi native finishes his career as an eight-time All-American in high jump.
“He did a good job today,” Cliff Rovelto, K-State director of Track and Field and Cross Country, said. “I thought he did great during warm up and I thought he was a little nervous on the first jump. This is technically his fourth meet of the outdoor season, which isn’t a lot. I really felt like he was ready to compete to win. He just competes well. We’ve had a couple guys be eight time All-Americans, but he has scored at all the seven national meets in which he has competed.”
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DeSoto Heritage Fest Grand Parade held Saturday in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The DeSoto Heritage Fest Grand Parade will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in Bradenton.
The Parade kicks off at Manatee High School, so get there early to get the best possible view. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization has been named as the Grand Marshal, but it is not clear if any of the players will be participating.
The mission of the Hernando de Soto Historical Society is to “bring together a remarkable collection of committed volunteers representing a diverse cross-section of the community. More than 20 committees give hundreds of hours toward planning and producing events, many of which have received regional and national recognition.”
Significant funds are raised through the Society’s efforts and redistributed back into the community to facilitate activities in keeping with the mission of the two organizations.
The following roads will be closed:
Manatee Ave West, from 1 st Street through 43rd St, will close at 5:30 PM.
The Green Bridge will also close at the same time, with no traffic being able to cross north or southbound between Bradenton and Palmetto.
3rd Ave W, between 1st Street and 15th St, will remain open for vehicle traffic access to downtown Bradenton. -
Click here for information on parking and the route of the parade. https://www.desotohq.com/parade
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Ukrainian army to leave battered city to avoid encirclement
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces will retreat from a besieged city in the country’s east to avoid encirclement, a regional governor said Friday.
The city of Sievierodonetsk, the administrative center of the Luhansk region, has faced relentless Russian bombardment. Ukrainian troops fought the Russians in house-to-house battles before retreating to a huge chemical factory on the city’s edge, where they holed up in its sprawling underground structures.
In recent days, Russian forces have made gains around Sievierodonetsk and the neighboring city of Lysychansk, on a steep bank across the river, in a bid to encircle Ukrainian forces.
Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said that the Ukrainian troops have been given the order to leave Sievierodonetsk to prevent that.
“We will have to pull back our guys,” he said. “It makes no sense to stay at the destroyed positions, because the number of casualties in poorly fortified areas will grow every day.”
Haidai said the Ukrainian forces have “received the order to retreat to new positions and continue fighting there” but didn’t give further details.
He said the Russians were also advancing toward Lysychansk from Zolote and Toshkivka, adding that Russian reconnaissance units conducted forays on the city edges but were driven out by its defenders.
Following a botched attempt to capture Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in the early stage of the invasion that started Feb. 24, Russian forces have shifted focus to the Donbas region, where the Ukrainian forces have fought Moscow-backed separatists since 2014.
The Russian military controls about 95% of Luhansk province and about half of neighboring Donetsk province, the two areas that make up the Donbas.
After repeated requests to its Western allies for heavier weaponry to counter Russia’s edge in firepower, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said a response had arrived in the form of medium-range American rocket launchers.
A U.S. defense official confirmed Wednesday that all four of the promised High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, were in the hands of Ukrainian forces but said it was not clear if they have been used yet.
The U.S. approved providing the precision-guided systems at the end of May, and once they were in the region, Ukraine’s forces needed about three weeks of training to operate them. The rockets can travel about 45 miles (70 kilometers).
The U.S. will send an addition $450 million in military aid to Ukraine, including four more of the medium-range rocket systems, ammunition and other supplies, U.S. officials announced Thursday.
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- CRHC Board of Directors Recommends that all CRHC Shareholders Vote "FOR" the Business Combination and Related Proposals -
- CRHC Shareholders of Record as of August 15, 2022 are Eligible to Vote at Extraordinary General Meeting -
LUCERNE, Switzerland and WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allwyn Entertainment AG ("Allwyn" or the "Company"), a leading multinational lottery operator, and Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. (NYSE:CRHC) ("CRHC") today announced that Allwyn's registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement"), in connection with their previously announced proposed business combination with CRHC (the "Business Combination"), has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Registration Statement provides important information about CRHC, Allwyn and the Business Combination and can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov under the registrant "Allwyn Entertainment AG". CRHC shareholders are encouraged to read the Registration Statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination before making any voting or investment decision.
CRHC also announced today a record date of August 15, 2022 (the "Record Date") and a meeting date of September 7, 2022 for its extraordinary general meeting (the "Meeting") to approve the Business Combination. The closing of the Business Combination is subject to approval by CRHC's shareholders as of the Record Date, and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions and is expected to close shortly thereafter.
Upon closing, the combined company is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") with its Class B ordinary shares and warrants under the new ticker symbols "ALWN" and "ALWN.WS," respectively. For more information about the Business Combination, please visit www.cohnrobbins.com/investor-relations/ or see documents filed by Allwyn and CRHC with the SEC.
The CRHC Board of Directors recommends all CRHC shareholders vote "FOR" ALL PROPOSALS in advance of the Meeting, via the Internet or by signing, dating and returning the proxy card upon receipt by following the instructions in the Registration Statement.
CRHC believes the global lottery industry has attractive characteristics, including high consumer participation across wide demographics, resiliency through market cycles and upside potential from increasing online penetration. Allwyn is a leader in the $300 billion global lottery industry, operating lotteries through both retail and online channels in multiple European countries, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.
CRHC furthermore believes Allwyn is well-positioned to grow through both organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Allwyn's UK business, Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, was selected by the UK Gambling Commission as the preferred applicant in the competition for the fourth license to operate the UK National Lottery. If the license is awarded, this will further expand Allwyn's footprint as one of Europe's largest and fastest growing lottery companies. For further information on Allwyn, please visit the Allwyn Investor Relations Website at investors.allwynentertainment.com.
Shareholders that were CRHC shareholders as of the Record Date may attend the Meeting in person at the location indicated in the Registration Statement. Alternatively, shareholders can register to attend the meeting virtually via a live webcast starting at 9:30 am, New York City Time, on September 7, 2022. To register to attend the Meeting virtually, shareholders must enter the URL address www.cstproxy.com/cohnrobbins/2022 into a browser, enter a control number assigned by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, and follow the instructions applicable to them provided in the Registration Statement.
Each Shareholder Vote FOR ALL Proposals Is Important, No Matter How Many or How Few Shares a Shareholder Owns. If shareholders have any questions about voting or need assistance voting, please contact Morrow Sodali LLC, CRHC's proxy solicitor, by calling (800) 662-5200 (for individuals), or (203) 658-9400 (for banks and brokers).
As previously disclosed, the Business Combination contemplates a bonus pool of up to approximately 6.6 million CRHC shares to be made available exclusively to non-redeeming CRHC shareholders.
About Allwyn
Allwyn is a leading global lottery operator. Allwyn builds lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio. The lottery-first approach of focusing on affordable recreational play has earned Allwyn leading market positions with trusted brands across Europe in Austria, Czech Republic, Greece and Cyprus and Italy.
About Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp.
Founded and listed on the NYSE in 2020, Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. is Co-Chaired by Gary D. Cohn and Clifton S. Robbins. Mr. Cohn is Vice Chairman of IBM and has more than 30 years of financial services experience spanning the private and public sectors, having served as Assistant to the President of the United States for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council from January 2017 until April 2018, and as President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from 2006-2016. Mr. Robbins has more than 35 years of investment management experience, including as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Harbour Group from 2004-2020, a Managing Member of global growth investor General Atlantic Partners from 2000-2004, and as a General Partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., where he worked from 1987-2000.
Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It
Additional information about the Business Combination, including a copy of the Business Combination Agreement and prospectus, are provided in the Registration Statement. The Registration Statement is being mailed to each of CRHC's shareholders and can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov under the registrant "Allywn Entertainment AG."
Contacts
For media inquiries:
Adam Weiner
Arrowpath Advisors for Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp.
CRHCmedia@arrowpath.com
+1 212 596 7700
Dana Dvorakova for Allwyn Entertainment
dana.dvorakova@allwynent.com
For investor inquiries:
allwyn.ir@icrinc.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Business Combination between, among other parties, CRHC and Allwyn. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believe," "predict," "potential," "continue," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "would," "seem," "seek," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Allwyn's and CRHC's expectations with respect to anticipated financial impacts of the Business Combination, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the Business Combination, and the timing of the completion of the Business Combination. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of CRHC's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-240277), its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended from time to time, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Registration Statement filed by Allwyn. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Most of these factors are outside Allwyn's and CRHC's control and are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against CRHC or Allwyn following the announcement of the Business Combination; (2) the inability to complete the Business Combination, including due to the inability to concurrently close the Business Combination and the private placement of common stock or due to failure to obtain approval of CRHC's shareholders; (3) the risk that the Business Combination may not be completed by CRHC's business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of such deadline sought by CRHC; (4) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, including the approval by CRHC's shareholders and the satisfaction of the minimum trust account amount following any redemptions by CRHC's public shareholders; (5) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement; (6) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the consummation of the Business Combination; (7) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain key employees; (8) costs related to the Business Combination; (9) changes in the applicable laws or regulations; (10) the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the industry in which Allwyn operates; (12) Allwyn's ability to obtain or maintain rights or licenses to operate in any market in which Allwyn operates or seeks to operate in the future; (13) the potential inability of Allwyn to raise additional capital needed to pursue its business objectives or to achieve efficiencies regarding other costs; (14) the enforceability of Allwyn's intellectual property, including its patents, and the potential infringement on the intellectual property rights of others, cyber security risks or potential breaches of data security; and (15) other risks and uncertainties described in CRHC's registration statement on Form S-1 and Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended from time to time, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Registration Statement. Allwyn and CRHC caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive or exhaustive and not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Allwyn nor CRHC gives any assurance that Allwyn or CRHC will achieve its expectations. Neither Allwyn nor CRHC undertakes or accepts any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, or should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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Bystanders stop man from kidnapping baby, police say
By WGCL Staff
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ATLANTA (WGCL) — A man is facing attempted kidnapping charges after a woman alleges he tried to abduct an infant she was babysitting while they were walking on the BeltLine.
It happened Thursday at around 11 a.m. near Ponce de Leon Avenue NE. According to investigators, the woman told police the man approached her and began shouting as he tried to grab the stroller the baby was in.
The two fought over the stroller for a while before nearby bystanders intervened. Those bystanders, along with security guards and an off-duty Fulton County police officer in the area, held the man down until authorities arrived. He was placed under arrest and taken to Fulton County jail.
The suspect, identified by police as 31-year-old Declarence McGhee, was charged with Attempted Kidnapping and Simple Battery. He is currently being held in Fulton County Jail.
Arthur Harden was working a landscaping job nearby, when he says he heard screams from the woman.
“It happened in the broad daylight,” said Harden. “I couldn’t believe it.”
Harden said he doesn’t know what would have happened if bystanders hadn’t gotten involved.
“Some bikers were coming up the sidewalk and intervened – ran them away from her,” he said. “They came to the rescue for her. There are Good Samaritans out there.”
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Rodón solid with 12 Ks but Marlins rally to beat Giants 2-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN
Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins held on to beat San Francisco 2-1. Starter Carlos Rodón had a strong showing in his Giants debut with 12 strikeouts and one run in five innings. Brian Anderson doubled and scored for the Marlins. Steven Duggar had an RBI double for San Francisco, and Thairo Estrada singled and scored a run. Rodón’s 12 strikeouts are the most by a Giants pitcher through five innings since at least 1974. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/09/rodon-solid-with-12-ks-but-marlins-rally-to-beat-giants-2-1/ | 2022-04-10T00:08:23Z |
Nautical Boat Club® - Nashville celebrates 15th anniversary with a fifth
Middle Tennessee location that lets members enjoy the rolling ease of the river
NASHVILLE, Tenn. , June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nautical Boat Club® proudly announces the grand opening of Nautical Boat Club® - West Nashville – the company's 21st national franchise, a fifth location for Middle Tennessee, and the first Boating Country Club® on the Cumberland River.
"We're thrilled to be launching Nautical Boat Club® - West Nashville," on the River and to be on the forefront of the Downtown Nashville Riverfront development says Nautical Boat Club® – Nashville's franchisee Tim Kiser. We can't wait to see how the Nashville Riverfront continues to develop and what it will offer to our members. "Tennesseans love our lake locations at Percy Priest, Old Hickory, Center Hill, and Tims Ford, so we're excited to extend the opportunity to experience the ultimate in boating ease, affordability, and fun to the Cumberland River!"
Nautical Boat Club® - West Nashville will be conveniently located at Rock Harbor Marine, one of the largest marine support facilities in the southern U.S. Just 10 minutes from downtown by car or 15 water miles from Riverfront Park, Rock Harbor features private gated parking for members, as well as premium dockside valet service. Onsite dining is also available – and delicious! – at the Blue Moon Waterfront Grille, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
"Thanks to the Cumberland, Nashville is considered one of America's best 'river cities,'" says Kiser. "You can boat, fish, or dock and explore the riverside hike-and-bike trails. You can cruise into downtown and live it up, or you can coast along the rural riverbanks and let nature slow you down."
Kiser opened Nautical Boat Club® - Nashville in 2007 and is eager to celebrate the business' 15th anniversary by offering more of his Middle Tennessee neighbors the Boating Country Club® experience. All members receive unlimited boat use, access to a full fleet of fabulous boats, guaranteed reservations with an availability rate over 97%, complimentary use of water toys, premium dockside valet service, and reciprocal guest privileges at all Nautical Boat Club® locations nationwide.
"I grew up boating with my parents and siblings," Kiser notes. "Today's families are so busy, there isn't much time for owning a boat and all that goes with that. For 15 years, we've loved giving busy families a way to reconnect and make happy memories without the hassle or expense involved in ownership. We're proud to continue our legacy by providing fun and lifelong memories to members at Nautical Boat Club® - West Nashville!"
Founded more than two decades ago, Nautical Boat Club® was a pioneer in the boat-club business. The company's Boating Country Clubs® are a simple alternative to buying a boat: for about one-third of the cost of purchasing a single boat, members get unlimited use of a diverse selection of brand-new boats, all-you-can-use free water toys, and the convenience of valet boating service. Monthly dues cover all expenses except for gas – including insurance, maintenance, and slip fees.
"For our members, a day out on the water is as easy as 1-2-3," Kiser affirms. "You make a reservation for the boat you want and arrive at the marina at your scheduled time. Your boat is clean, fueled, and loaded with ice and whatever water toys you request. You just hop in, turn the key, and go! Once you're done, simply hand over the keys and head home – with your day well-spent and some great memories, too."
For more information about Nautical Boat Club® - West Nashville, please visit
www.NauticalBoatClub.com/Nashville-Tennessee-West-Nashville.
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Ulysses man sentenced to 16 years in prison for 2018 crimes
Published: Sep. 16, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
UYYSSES, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Attorney General’s Office announced on Friday that a Grant County man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison on five charges for crimes committed in 2018 with a deadly weapon.
Francisco Beltran, 30, of Ulysses, was sentenced on Thursday in Grant County District Court on one count each of the following charges:
- Robbery
- Aggravated Assault
- Criminal possession of a firearm
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery
- Contributing to a child’s misconduct
Beltran was sentenced to 16 years in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility and will be required to register as a violent offender for 15 years after his release. He pleaded guilty to the charges on July 21.
The AG’s office said the crimes occurred on or about August 18, 2018.
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Tech company will implant payment chip into your hand
(CNN) - Instead of carrying your wallet in your back pocket or purse, a tech company wants you to carry it under your skin.
The British-Polish company, Walletmor, is selling microchips as alternative payment options.
This chip is about the size of a grain of rice, costs about $300 and does not come inside a credit card. Instead, it must be implanted in your body, preferably in your hand.
Once you activate it using a digital wallet app, Walletmor says you will be able to make purchases at most businesses around the world just by swiping your hand over a card reader.
Right now, the chips are only being sold to citizens of the United Kingdom, Switzerland and countries in the European Union.
According to Walletmor, almost 200 people already have the implants.
Walletmor suggests using a surgeon or one of its trusted specialists for the minor operation, but once the implant goes in, there are no refunds.
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Mostow to Play Integral Role in CodeMettle's Continued Strategic Growth
ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle, an innovative developer of NetOps software from the edge to the enterprise, today announced Mike Mostow as its first chief operating officer. Mostow brings more than 25 years of experience in operations and sales leadership, along with a proven track record of building and scaling teams in fast-growing enterprise software and technology companies.
"We welcome Mike Mostow as our first-ever COO to guide our continued growth," said Richard Graham, CEO of CodeMettle. "Mike will play an integral role in that growth by leading business development, sales, marketing and operations. He will support our customers with the successful deployment and use of our products, including our new revolutionary Terminus 2.0, a first-of-its-kind product in the NetOps industry."
Mostow will continue to drive the use of sophisticated DevSecOps engineering practices as a competitive advantage, solving complex customer problems in bold and innovative ways. He will ensure operational excellence across the product sales and delivery lifecycle, providing our customers the best performing, most reliable, and highest quality NetOps solutions.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the CodeMettle team at this exciting time," said Mostow. "The company's customers, people, culture and technology are unmatched in the market. CodeMettle's dedication to exceeding customer requirements, to include those of our nation's Warfighters, is also a true company differentiator."
Previously, Mostow served in executive roles at Everbridge Inc. and Leidos. He brings two-plus decades of prior experience in sales leadership and general management, along with demonstrated success in scaling commercial and government enterprise software and technology businesses. Mostow will prioritize operational excellence as CodeMettle prepares for both for the upcoming Army Unified Network Operations program and the application of CodeMettle's products across the government and commercial markets.
CodeMettle was established in 2009 to simplify the management of the most complex networks for defense, government and commercial customers. Our intuitive software products consolidate fragmented data, processes and operations into one common operating picture. Edge to enterprise, simplified. Learn more.
Joyce Bosc
On behalf of CodeMettle
(301) 717-9529
jbosc@boscobel.com
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When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, it had hoped to overtake the country in a blitz lasting only days or a few weeks. Many Western analysts thought so, too.
As the conflict marked its third month Tuesday, however, Moscow appears to be bogged down in what increasingly looks like a war of attrition, with no end in sight and few successes on the battlefield.
There was no quick victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s powerful forces, no rout that would allow the Kremlin to control most of Ukraine and establish a puppet government.
Instead, Russian troops got bogged down on the outskirts of Kyiv and other big cities amid stiff Ukrainian defenses. Convoys of Russian armor seemed stalled on long stretches of highway. Troops ran out of supplies and gasoline, becoming easy targets.
A little over a month into the invasion, Russia effectively acknowledged the failure of its blitz and pulled troops back from areas near Kyiv, declaring a shift of focus to the eastern industrial region of the Donbas, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian forces since 2014.
To be sure, Russia has seized significant chunks of territory around the Crimean Peninsula that Moscow annexed eight years ago. It also has managed to cut Ukraine off completely from the Sea of Azov, finally securing full control over the key port of Mariupol after a siege that prevented some of its troops from fighting elsewhere while they battled diehard Ukrainian forces.
But the offensive in the east seems to have bogged down as well, as Western arms flow into Ukraine to bolster its outgunned army.
Russian artillery and warplanes relentlessly pound Ukrainian positions, trying to break through defenses built up during the separatist conflict. They have made only incremental gains, clearly reflecting both Russia’s insufficient troop numbers and the Ukrainian resistance. Russia recently lost hundreds of personnel and dozens of combat vehicles while trying to cross a river to build a bridgehead.
“The Russians are still well behind where we believe they wanted to be when they started this revitalized effort in the eastern part of the country,” Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Friday, adding that small towns and villages were changing hands every day in the Donbas.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, Russian forces have methodically targeted Western weapons shipments, ammunition and fuel depots, and critical infrastructure in hopes of weakening Kyiv’s military and economy.
But in trying to gain ground, Russian forces have also relentlessly shelled cities and laid siege to some of them. In the latest example of the war’s toll, 200 bodies were found in a collapsed building in Mariupol, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday.
The Kremlin appears to still harbor a more ambitious goal of cutting off Ukraine from the Black Sea coast all the way to the Romanian border, a move that would also give Moscow a land corridor to Moldova’s separatist region of Transnistria, where Russian troops are stationed.
But Russia seems to know that this objective is not currently achievable with the limited forces it has.
“I think they’re just increasingly realizing that they can’t necessarily do all of it, certainly not at one go,” said Justin Crump, a former British tank commander who heads Sibylline, a strategic advisory firm.
Moscow’s losses have forced it to rely increasingly on hastily patched-together units in the Donbas that could only make small gains, he said.
“It’s a constant downshifting of gear toward smaller objectives that Russia can actually achieve,” Crump said. “And I think on the biggest scale, they’ve actually downsized their strategy better to match their their ability on the ground.”
Two top officials appeared to acknowledge Tuesday the advance has been slower than expected. Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Nikolai Patrushev said it “is not chasing deadlines,” and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the pace was deliberate to allow civilians to flee, even though forces have repeatedly hit civilian targets.
Many in Ukraine and the West thought Putin would pour resources into the Donbas to score a decisive triumph by Victory Day on May 9, when Moscow celebrates its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Russia has falsely called the war a campaign to “denazify” Ukraine — a country with a democratically elected Jewish president who wants closer ties with the West.
Rather than a massive campaign, however, the Kremlin opted for tactical mini-offensives, aimed at steadily trying to encircle Ukrainian forces.
“The Russian leadership is urging the military command to show at least some gains, and it has nothing else to do but to keep sending more troops into the carnage,” said Mykola Sunhurovskyi, a military expert at the Kyiv-based Razumkov Center think tank.
Many in the West expected Putin to declare a broad troop mobilization, with British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace saying he might do it on Victory Day. That never happened, with Russia continuing to rely on a limited force that was clearly insufficient.
A massive mobilization would likely foment discontent in Russia, fuel antiwar sentiment and carry political risks. Authorities opted for more limited options, with lawmakers drafting a bill to waive the current age limit of 40 for those willing to sign up for the military.
The lack of resources was underlined last week by an abrupt Russian withdrawal from areas near Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city that has been bombarded since the war began. Some of those forces apparently were redeployed to the Donbas, but it wasn’t enough to tip the scales.
“They really had to thin out the troops they had around Kharkiv, simply because they’re trying to hold to too much of a line with too few troops,” said Phillips O’Brien, professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
The Donbas fighting has increasingly become artillery duels, and “it might go on for quite a long time without much movement in the lines,” he said.
“So it will be a more of a positional battle at that point, O’Brien added, with success going to whoever “can take the pounding.”
Ukraine, meanwhile, continues to get a steady flow of Western arms, including U.S. howitzers and drones, tanks from Poland and other heavy gear that is immediately sent into combat.
“Ukraine’s plan is simple and obvious — wear down the Russian forces in the nearest months as much as possible, win time for receiving Western weapons and training how to use them, and then launch a counteroffensive in the southeast,” said Sunhurovskyi, the Kyiv-based military expert.
He said Ukraine hopes to receive even more powerful Western weapons, such as U.S. HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, anti-ship missiles and more potent air defense weapons.
Russian hard-liners warn that Moscow can’t win if it doesn’t conduct a large mobilization and concentrate all of its resources in a decisive attack.
Igor Strelkov, a former security officer who led the separatists in 2014, denounced what he described as the Kremlin’s indecision, saying it could lead to defeat.
“For Russia, the strategic deadlock is deepening,” he said.
Ukrainian authorities are increasingly emboldened by the slow pace of the Russian offensive and growing Western support. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed last week that pushing the Russians back to pre-invasion positions would represent a victory, but some aides declared even more ambitious goals.
Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said Ukraine isn’t interested in a cease-fire “until Russia is ready to fully liberate occupied territories,” a bold statement that appears to reflect hopes for reclaiming the Donbas and Crimea.
Russia, meanwhile, apparently aims to bleed Ukraine by methodically striking fuel supplies and infrastructure while grinding out military gains. The Kremlin may also hope the West’s attention will shift elsewhere.
“Their final hope is that we will lose interest completely in the conflict in Ukraine by the summer,” Crump said. “They’re calculating the Western audiences will lose interest in the same way as Afghanistan last year. Russia thinks that time is working in its favor.”
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Danica Kirka in London, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Ukraine, contributed.
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- Numina signed a strategic partnership with Geek+, as North America's newest integrator of Geek+ robotics warehouse solutions.
- Numina has already begun deploying Geek+ AMRs for one of their clients, including a top-tier sporting goods firm.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geekplus, the global leader in autonomous mobile robot technology, is delighted to announce that Numina Group, a renowned software developer and integrator of warehouse automation solutions, has signed on to be Geekplus's newest strategic partner in North America and has already begun implementing Geekplus technology.
Numina, together with the client, chose Geekplus's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) based goods-to-person (G2P) solution to maximize picking productivity and profitability for the client's growing sporting goods order fulfillment operation. The online sports retailer now benefits from Geekplus's market-leading G2P technology with a fleet of P800 picking robots to automate picking and put away from 50,000 warehouse storage shelf positions.
Randy Randolph, VP of Channels and Partnerships at Geekplus Americas, said: "We are very pleased to have partnered with The Numina Group. They have an excellent reputation with over three decades of experience automating warehouse operations, and we are delighted to see that they have already started using Geekplus technology to create effective, modern supply chain solutions."
Dan Hanrahan, President at Numina Group, said: "We have been aware of the solutions Geekplus has been developing for some time, and we are excited to partner with them to deliver top-of-the-line AMR and G2P solutions for our clients. The warehouse automation system—underway at the client's 70,000 SKU sporting goods distribution firm—is an excellent example of how Numina Group's warehouse automation software can seamlessly integrate Geekplus's AI-powered G2P technology to deliver a software driven, cutting-edge technology solution that equips retailers and e-tailers with faster and more accurate order fulfillment."
The partnering agreement allows Numina to bring Geekplus's advanced robotics to companies throughout North America, providing them with the right technologies that maximize customer satisfaction by increasing same-day and peak order shipment capacity.
With access to Geekplus's offerings, Numina can provide multiple industries, including e-commerce, food and beverage, healthcare, 3PL, and consumer goods, the benefits obtained from advanced robotic solutions to lower operating costs, remove labor intensive work tasks, while improving warehouse space utilization.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ is trusted by over 500 global industry leaders and has been recognized as the world leader in autonomous mobile robots. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1500 employees, with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit: https://www.geekplus.com/
About Numina Group
The Numina Group is a warehouse automation systems integration firm focused on defining leaner, and more productive processes, managed with leading-edge warehouse automation software and technologies. Its Real-time Distribution Software, RDS™ software platform is a modular Warehouse Control and Execution System (WCS-WES) with a full family of pre-developed order fulfillment pick, pack, and ship automation modules, including Pick by Voice, Pick to Light, and pre-developed APIs for integrating G2P and AMR based picking, storing and moving solutions proven to lower labor costs, and optimize distribution operations.
For more information, please visit: https://www.numinagroup.com/
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HAIFA, Israel, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) and (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or "the Company") announced today, further to the Company's announcement of October 21, 2021, that it completed the sale of all ordinary shares held by its wholly-owned Israeli subsidiary, IMI Systems Ltd. ("IMI"), in IMI's 84.98%-owned subsidiary, Ashot Ashkelon Industries Ltd. (TASE: ASHO) ("Ashot") and all capital notes of Ashot held by IMI and Elbit Systems, to FIMI Opportunity Funds ("FIMI"), for approximately $84 million in cash (approximately NIS 291 million). The closing follows receipt of all the required regulatory approvals.
Ashot specializes in the manufacture of jet engine shafts, transmissions, gears and gearboxes, landing gear components and tungsten products for the aerospace and defense industries.
FIMI is a leading private equity fund in Israel with more than $7 billion in assets under management.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems President & CEO, commented: "This sale is consistent with our strategy to focus on our core areas of business. Since the acquisition of IMI by Elbit Systems, Ashot has improved its business focus and operational efficiency. We look forward to continuing our cooperative work with both Ashot and FIMI."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.
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Joseph Gaspar, Senior EVP – Business Management
Tel: +972-77-2948661
j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com
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Tel: +972-77-2946663
kobi.kagan@elbitsystems.com
Rami Myerson, Director, Investor Relations
Tel: +972-77-2948984
rami.myerson@elbitsystems.com
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Tel: +972-77-2946691
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AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Wednesday, a Travis County district judge denied a state senator’s request to order the Texas Department of Public Safety to release records related to the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde.
Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, requested various records under public information laws that could provide more clarity on the emergency response following the Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers. After his request to DPS went unfulfilled, he sued.
In her order, Judge Catherine Mauzy cited issues in how Gutierrez requested the records.
“As [Gutierrez’s] request not properly submitted pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.234, the Court did not consider whether the requested information is exempted from required public disclosure by the Texas Public Information Act,” the order said.
During the lawsuit hearing last Thursday, lawyers with the Texas Attorney General’s office argued Gutierrez’s open records request was not valid due to how it was submitted. The state argued his public information request needed to be submitted through its online PIR portal within the agency’s media relations office.
The DPS public information portal said, “electronic requests will be accepted only if they are sent through our Public Information Request page or emailed.” It also gives options for how to mail such requests.
“It’s just preposterous that we are arguing the semantics on how to deliver something, an open records request. The major point of these things is does the government have notice, actual or constructive? Well, guess what, they had both…they absolutely did nothing with it. It shouldn’t take a lawsuit to be honest with the people of Texas.”
Gutierrez told Nexstar he “respectfully disagrees” with the judge’s order. The senator said he emailed his letter to DPS requesting things like the department’s training manual to learn about active shooter protocol and documents related to the agency’s response. Gutierrez said the letter was also hand-delivered to Director Col. Steven McCraw.
The senator said he has filed many similar requests to state agencies throughout his political career, and the method has “never been an issue.”
The ruling comes as a win for state police, which have been able to keep secret the details of how 91 law enforcement officers responded to the shooting, nearly three months after the massacre at Robb Elementary. Judge Mauzy’s narrow ruling did not address whether DPS should be allowed to keep those records private.
During last week’s hearing on this lawsuit, Uvalde County District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee asked the judge to side with DPS, citing concerns that the release of records could interfere with ongoing investigations and her ability to potentially prosecute.
Information about law enforcement response that day has made it into the public eye, however. Leaks of hallway video and tidbits of information have been released through media outlets as pressure for answers mounts from Uvalde families still mourning. McCraw, despite Busbee’s request, gave a detailed account of response to the Texas Senate on June 21, placing the lion’s share of blame on Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo. Additionally, the House Committee report detailed widespread failure from law enforcement responders in multiple agencies.
Gutierrez says the information he is seeking is “benign” to the investigation but critical to the families who are seeking accountability.
“It is very disturbing that the Department of Public Safety has continued to fail to disclose even the most benign information to the public. You shouldn’t need a lawsuit to be honest and transparent with people about what occurred,” he said.
More than a dozen media outlets are also suing DPS for withholding records related to law enforcement response on that day.
Gutierrez said he and his legal team are looking into appealing the order and will re-submit its open records request again.
DPS did offer to hand over the records to Gutierrez, but on the condition that he signs a non-disclosure agreement. Gutierrez has so far refused to sign and NDA and said he doesn’t plan on doing so.
“We’ll live to fight another day,” he said. “We’re gonna get to the bottom of this, whether it’s my lawsuit or the lawsuit of the media. But under no terms am I gonna stop this fight.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas-politics/judge-denies-texas-senators-request-to-release-uvalde-shooting-records/ | 2022-08-10T21:06:35Z |
Study did not meet primary endpoints of mean change in low luminance visual acuity (LLVA) and geographic atrophy (GA) progression
Categorical improvement in LLVA, with >15% of elamipretide-treated patients gaining 2+ lines of vision at Week 48
Elamipretide demonstrated enhanced ellipsoid zone preservation through reduction of progressive attenuation, an important indicator of photoreceptor loss.
Company to host conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET
BOSTON, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stealth BioTherapeutics (Nasdaq: MITO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, today announced top-line data from its Phase 2 ReCLAIM-2 trial evaluating elamipretide in patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration. Although the trial did not meet its primary endpoints assessing mean changes in LLVA and GA, a key secondary endpoint showed however that elamipretide categorically improved visual function for patients with GA. Additionally, elamipretide demonstrated proof of mechanism by reducing progressive ellipsoid zone loss, a key biomarker of retinal mitochondrial health which has been shown to be predictive of long-term GA growth and development. Based on these data, the Company currently plans to progress development initiatives intended to better position this indication for potential partnering consistent with previous guidance.
"The categorical improvement in LLVA is a potentially important finding for patients with GA, who experience increasing impairment in their daily functioning due to the otherwise progressive and irreversible vision loss that characterizes this disease," said Jeffrey Heier, M.D., principal investigator of the ReCLAIM-2 study and director, retina service and director, retinal research, Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. "This approach shows the possibility to improve visual function for patients with this devastating disease, and we look forward to the Company's continued development efforts."
ReCLAIM-2 was a randomized, double-masked, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of elamipretide over 48 weeks in 176 patients with GA. Elamipretide improved LLVA relative to placebo, although the mean change (primary endpoint) was not statistically significant. Administration of elamipretide resulted in a 2 or more line gain in LLVA for greater than 15% of patients completing the 48-week trial (p=0.04). Although this improvement in visual function was not associated with reduced GA progression (primary endpoint), a significant reduction in ellipsoid zone loss (p=0.0034) was observed.
"We are excited by this finding that elamipretide resulted in reduction of progressive ellipsoid zone attenuation and may be a leading indicator for progression to more advanced disease," said Justis P. Ehlers, M.D., Advanced OCT Analysis Director for ReCLAIM-2. "We believe that mitochondrial dysfunction plays an important role in AMD progression and ellipsoid zone loss on OCT is a potential important biomarker and endpoint for both intermediate AMD and evaluating long-term GA progression risk. Advanced technologies for enabling the quantification of these ellipsoid zone alterations provide new avenues for better evaluating treatment response and disease features."
Elamipretide was generally well tolerated in ReCLAIM-2. Injection site reactions were the most commonly observed adverse events and in some cases led to early termination. The rate of new-onset exudations was 5% for patients treated with elamipretide versus 7% for patients treated with placebo.
"Although we are disappointed that the trial did not meet its primary endpoints, we are pleased to observe that elamipretide improved visual function for patients with GA, a finding we also saw in our Phase 1 ReCLAIM trial," said Reenie McCarthy, CEO of Stealth BioTherapeutics. "We are also encouraged by this evidence that elamipretide is improving mitochondrial function in the retina, which may offer us important enrichment strategies as we consider pivotal trial design and, importantly, demonstrates in vivo proof of mechanism. We are committed to making a meaningful difference for patients living with dry AMD and other diseases of mitochondrial dysfunction, and we believe that this demonstration of elamipretide's potential to improve mitochondrial health in older adults underscores the potential of our platform."
Conference Call Information
Stealth will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 am ET to discuss the ReCLAIM-2 trial. The call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-0989 (toll free) or 1-201-389-0921 (international) and referencing conference ID 13729736. A live audio webcast of the event can be accessed by visiting the Investors & News section of Stealth's Investor website, https://investor.stealthbt.com/. A replay of the webcast will be archived on Stealth's website for 30 days following the event.
About Geographic Atrophy
Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. GA lesions affect the central portion of the retina, known as the macula, which is responsible for central vision. GA is progressive and irreversible, leading to central visual impairment and permanent loss of vision. Based on published studies, more than five million people have GA globally including an estimated two million people in the United States. There are currently no approved treatments for GA.
About Stealth
We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria, found in nearly every cell in the body, are the body's main source of energy production and are critical for normal organ function. Dysfunctional mitochondria characterize a number of rare genetic diseases and are involved in many common age-related diseases, typically involving organ systems with high energy demands such as the eye, the neuromuscular system, the heart and the brain. We believe our lead product candidate, elamipretide, has the potential to treat ophthalmic diseases entailing mitochondrial dysfunction, such as dry AMD, rare neuromuscular disorders, such as primary mitochondrial myopathy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and rare cardiomyopathies, such as Barth syndrome. We are evaluating our second-generation clinical-stage candidate, SBT-272, for rare neurological disease indications, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar dementia, following promising preclinical data. We have optimized our discovery platform to identify novel mitochondria-targeted compounds which may be nominated as therapeutic product candidates or utilized as mitochondria-targeted vectors to deliver other compounds to mitochondria.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those regarding Stealth BioTherapeutics' expectations for its clinical development of elamipretide for GA associated with dry AMD and other indications, the potential benefits of elamipretide and potential regulatory interactions. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Stealth BioTherapeutics' beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "expect," "hope," "plan," "potential," "possible," "will," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "may," "predict," "project," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Stealth BioTherapeutics may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements as a result of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including: Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain additional funding and to continue as a going concern; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to successfully demonstrate the efficacy and safety of Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates and future product candidates; the preclinical and clinical results for Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates, which may not support further development and marketing approval; the potential advantages of Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates; the content and timing of decisions made by the FDA, the EMA or other regulatory authorities, investigational review boards at clinical trial sites and publication review bodies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of preclinical studies and clinical trials of Stealth BioTherapeutics product candidates; Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain and maintain requisite regulatory approvals and to enroll patients in its planned clinical trials; unplanned cash requirements and expenditures; competitive factors; Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain, maintain and enforce patent and other intellectual property protection for any product candidates it is developing; and general economic and market conditions. These and other risks are described in greater detail under the caption "Risk Factors" included in the Stealth BioTherapeutics' most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as in any future filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, Stealth BioTherapeutics does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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Thursday forecast: Morning showers/storms, afternoon heat
Cooler tomorrow, more seasonal
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The weather pattern today will be similar to yesterday with scattered showers/storms from overnight diminishing this morning with dry conditions this afternoon and some areas of sun.
As was the case yesterday, it will depend how much sun an area gets as to how hot it will get. The other question will be how quickly the rain diminishes this morning.
A cold front tonight will bring a shift in the winds and more seasonal temperatures Friday and Saturday. Technically the humidity will be lower but it’ll still be muggy. It’ll also bring another chance for scattered showers/storms tonight however uncertainty exists on how widespread the rain will be.
Today: Scattered showers/storms especially through mid-morning with a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Winds E/S 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Isolated showers/storms before midnight, scattered after midnight. Lows in the low-mid 70s. Winds S/NW around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: Other than a few leftover showers/storms early it’ll mainly be dry with partial clearing in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-upper 80s. Winds N 5-10 mph.
This weekend will be seasonal Saturday before warming back up on Sunday with winds around 10 mph both days. Northeast wind Saturday and a south-southeast wind Sunday. Other than some clouds and potential fog Saturday morning it’ll be mostly sunny for much of the weekend. The heat index by Sunday could be close to 100°.
One more extremely hot day Monday before a cold front Tuesday night will lead to more seasonal temperatures (for both lows and highs) the remainder of the week. The best chance of rain next week will be with the cold front Monday night but there remains uncertainty on if and how much rain lingers into the day Tuesday so keep that in mind if you have outdoor plans Tuesday to keep an eye on the forecast in the coming days for updates.
Taking Action:
- Most areas will be dry by mid-morning with rain from overnight diminishing.
- Depending how quickly clouds clear out will depend on how hot it will get today. At the very least it’ll be similar to yesterday.
- While it does get relatively cooler tomorrow and Saturday (and for most of next week) you still must protect yourself from the heat and continue to stay hydrated and safe.
- Other than some leftover rain early tomorrow morning, the next best chance of rain will occur Monday night which may linger into Tuesday so keep checking back for updates on that possibility.
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BELTON — A Temple woman charged with strangling a 14-year-old girl in 2020 to discipline her was sentenced to seven years probation by a state district judge Thursday.
Amy Coats, 36, was sentenced by 27th District Court Judge John Gauntt for a third-degree felony injury to a child charge after assaulting the teenager on March 26, 2020.
There was no argument between Bell County Assistant District Attorney Cristin Lane Taft and Coats’ defense attorney Michael White.
Gaunt silently read a presentencing report carefully for about 10 minutes before deciding on a sentence.
“I am going to follow your plea bargain agreement,” he said. “I am going to place you on seven years deferred adjudication. Should you come back before and I find that you violated the terms of this probation, the full range of punishment for a third-degree felony will be available to me.”
A third-degree felony in Texas has a range of punishment between two and 10 years and up to a $10,000 fine, according to the Texas Penal Code.
The assault was first reported to the Copperas Cove Police Department. However, the case was transferred to the Temple Police Department since the attack happened in the 1500 block of East Central Avenue.
The teen told officers that Coats tried to spank her and held her down on the bed with her hands around her throat, making it hard to breathe, according to the arrest affidavit.
The girl’s father was interviewed and he confirmed her story, the affidavit said. He added that he hit Coats with a clothes hanger to get her off the girl.
The girl had scratches on her neck after the attack.
On May 5, 2020, Coats turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest. On May 10, 2022, Coats plead guilty at Gauntt’s courtroom. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_79895f36-0866-11ed-93e8-37ba0e0422d4.html | 2022-07-20T23:19:51Z |
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said Tuesday that coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally. Hospitalization rates have also doubled, although intensive care admissions have remained low.
In a statement on Tuesday, WHO’s Europe director, Dr. Hans Kluge, described COVID-19 as “a nasty and potentially deadly illness” that people should not underestimate. He said super-infectious relatives of the omicron variant were driving new waves of disease across the continent and that repeat infections could potentially lead to long COVID.
WHO said the 53 countries in its European region, which stretches to central Asia, reported nearly 3 million new coronavirus infections last week and that the virus was killing about 3,000 people every week. Globally, COVID-19 cases have increased for the past five weeks, even as countries have scaled back on testing.
“With rising cases, we’re also seeing a rise in hospitalizations, which are only set to increase further in the autumn and winter months,” Kluge said. “This forecast presents a huge challenge to the health workforce in country after country, already under enormous pressure dealing with unrelenting crises since 2020.”
Earlier this week, editors of two British medical journals said the country’s National Health Service has never before had so many parts of the system so close to collapsing.
Kamran Abbasi, of the BMJ and Alastair McLellan of the Health Service Journal wrote in a joint editorial that the U.K. government was failing to address persistent problems worsened by COVID, including ambulances lining up outside hospitals too overloaded to accept new patients.
They slammed the government’s insistence that vaccines have broken the link between infections and hospitalizations. Although vaccines dramatically reduce the chances of severe disease and death, they have not made a significant dent on transmission.
“The government must stop gaslighting the public and be honest about the threat the pandemic still poses to them and the National Health Service,” the editors wrote.
WHO released its fall strategy for COVID-19 on Tuesday. The U.N. health agency called for a second vaccine booster dose for anyone age 5 and up with weak immune systems, promoting mask-wearing indoors and on public transportation, and better ventilation in schools, offices and other places.
Kluge said Southern Hemisphere countries were currently experiencing a very active flu season that, combined with COVID, was straining health systems.
“We are likely to see a similar scenario in the Northern Hemisphere,” Kluge said, warning that increased pressure could lead to business, travel and school chaos.
He urged people to make their own decisions, even in countries where authorities have largely abandoned coronavirus restrictions.
“We’re all aware of the tools we have to keep ourselves safe, assess our level of risk and take the necessary steps to protect others if we get infected,” Kluge said. “Just because a mask isn’t mandated doesn’t mean it’s prohibited.”
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1 hospitalized after crash on Arbon Valley Highway
POWER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - The Power County Sheriff's Office is investigating a one-vehicle rollover that occurred on Arbon Valley Highway on Thursday.
Police said at about 6:05 p.m., the driver was ejected from the vehicle.
An ambulance transported the driver to the hospital.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Power County Sheriff's Office. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/04/22/1-hospitalized-after-crash-on-arbon-valley-highway/ | 2022-04-22T21:15:55Z |
BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNET) ("VNET" or the "Company"), a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral Internet data center services provider in China, today announced the resignation of Mr. Yao Li as a member of the Company's board of directors (the "Board") and member of the compensation committee of the Board. Mr. Li's resignation was for personal reasons and was not due to any disagreement with the Board, the Company or any of its affiliates on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to Mr. Li for his service to VNET in the past years.
Following Mr. Yao Li's resignation, the Board consists of six directors, including five independent directors, and the compensation committee of the Board comprises Mr. Yoshihisa Ueno, Mr. Kenneth Chung-Hou Tai and Mr. Sheng Chen.
About VNET
VNET Group, Inc. is a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral Internet data center services provider in China. VNET provides hosting and related services, including IDC services, cloud services, and business VPN services to improve the reliability, security, and speed of its customers' internet infrastructure. Customers may locate their servers and equipment in VNET's data centers and connect to China's internet backbone. VNET operates in more than 30 cities throughout China, servicing a diversified and loyal base of over 6,500 hosting and related enterprise customers that span numerous industries ranging from internet companies to government entities and blue-chip enterprises to small- to mid-sized enterprises.
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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion, protesters and supporters of the ruling gathered at the high court's building in Washington, DC, and in other cities nationwide.
Similar demonstrations are planned across the country over the weekend, according to CNN's research. Organizations like Planned Parenthood, Bans Off Our Bodies and Women's March are among the groups organizing the events.
Late Friday, law enforcement in Arizona used tear gas to disperse a crowd of abortion rights supporters protesting outside the State Capitol in Phoenix.
"Troopers deployed tear gas after a crowd of protesters repeatedly pounded on the glass doors of the State Senate Building," Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bart Graves told CNN.
The crowd then moved across the street to the Wesley Bolin Plaza, where police used the tear gas after a monument was vandalized, Graves said.
"While working inside we were interrupted by the sound of bangs and smell of tear gas," Arizona State Rep. Sarah Liguori, a Democrat, tweeted from inside the building. She added: "Protestors cleared from the Capitol."
The demonstrations come after several Arizona abortion providers said they preemptively paused abortion services due to lack of legal clarity on the matter, according to posts on their websites.
Arizona State Rep. Justin Wilmeth, a Republican, tweeted that the legislators were working on a couple of policy items when they heard the protesters.
"As I heard it, some either banged on Senate windows or broke them and then DPS launched smoke bombs to disperse the crowds. Pure chaos for a bit," Wilmeth tweeted.
Protests took place outside the Supreme Court
In the nation's capital, one person led protesters in front of the Supreme Court in a chant of "Hands off! Hands off!" and a call-and-response of "My body! My choice!"
One woman told CNN affiliate WJLA that the decision was an outrage.
"It's illegitimate. Abortion bans are illegitimate," the woman said. "Forced motherhood is illegitimate."
Protesters asked those in attendance to donate to abortion advocates and purchase abortion pills to distribute to others.
Abortion rights opponents were also present in front of the Supreme Court. After the decision came down, a man -- standing amid placards including the messages "Roe is dead" and "I am the post-Roe generation" -- sprayed champagne in the air above others who were celebrating. There were several dozen abortion-rights opponents at the site during the afternoon, but it appeared they had filtered out of the crowd by evening.
In New York's Greenwich Village, thousands of people marched and chanted in the streets. One of the chants directed the f-word at Justice Brett Kavanaugh. There were some anti-abortion activists at the march, but they were keeping a low profile and there were no confrontations seen by the CNN crew walking with the protesters.
Demonstrators in Los Angeles clogged the 110 freeway as it passed through downtown, blocking traffic. While abortion will remain legal in California, the protesters said they were showing their concern and support for women in other states.
In Atlanta, several hundred people in two different demonstrations merged and gathered in front of the Capitol. Almost all the people were protesting the decision. A CNN crew saw one counter-protester where one group began its march a few miles away.
In Texas, a large crowd gathered in front of a federal courthouse in downtown Austin. People took to a microphone to tell stories, many of fear and frustration. Some carried signs, including one that said "Pro-life is a lie, they don't care if we die."
In Washington, DC, an abortion rights activist climbed to the top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, which was subsequently shut down. Guido Reichstadter posted videos and photos of himself on social media from the top of the bridge, where he unfurled a large green banner. Green is recognized as a symbol of abortion rights.
Reichstadter also planted a flag on the bridge that read "Don't tread on my uterus."
He told CNN while many people in the US oppose the Supreme Court's decision, their support is largely passive, which he says is not enough to ensure women have access to abortions across the country.
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Play-in-bound Wolves coach Finch signs multi-year extension
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has signed a multi-year contract extension. He guided the team to seventh place in the Western Conference and a play-in game berth. The Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday for a spot in the playoffs. They went 46-36 for their second-best record of the past 18 years. Finch has the second-best winning percentage by a head coach in franchise history. Terms of Finch’s deal were not disclosed. His assistants were also given contract extensions. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/11/play-in-bound-wolves-coach-finch-signs-multi-year-extension/ | 2022-04-11T16:07:58Z |
WASHINGTON, (NEXSTAR) – Former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate was searched by the FBI on Monday, as part of an investigation related to the potential mishandling of classified documents.
Republicans, including Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Jerry Carl, condemned the raid.
“I want to know what led to this. I think every Republican believes that the FBI, when it comes to Trump and other organizations, have lost their mind,” said Senator Graham (R-SC). “Nobody’s above the law, but the law needs to be above politics.”
Representative Carl (R-AL) noted “I’m really confused why anyone would do that to any president. I don’t care who that president is, I mean there is a respect that goes along with that office.”
Because this is an ongoing investigation, the FBI is not commenting on the search and Democrats say they are not involved.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre explained “the justice department conducts investigation independently, (the) president was not briefed, was not aware of it, no. No one at the White House was given a heads up.”
Congressman Carl says the raid will boost the former president’s standing and ensures a Trump 2024 presidential bid.
“The FBI has fired his base up and there’ll be no stopping Donald Trump,” Carl said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/republican-lawmakers-condemn-fbis-mar-a-lago-raid/ | 2022-08-09T21:58:00Z |
Inflation, labor costs, LEED certification set to drive up prices
CLEVELAND, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US architectural service revenues are forecast to grow 4.9% per annum in nominal dollars through 2026 from a depressed base in 2021, according to Architectural Services: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Demand for architectural services is closely tied to US building construction expenditures, which are forecast to rise 6.2% annually from 2021 to 2026. Providers of architectural services stand to benefit from a growing emphasis on sustainable design. Value gains over the historical period were promoted by increasing demand for architects and designers certified by the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, which heightened architectural design time and fees, among other costs. This factor will continue to support value growth into the forecast period as demand for LEED certification continues to expand due to environmental concerns and efforts to lower building utility costs, in addition to potential tax deductions. The rising cost of acquiring land and constructing structures will limit faster growth in building construction expenditures and in demand for architectural services.
In 2022, architectural service revenues are expected to expand 4.3%, with the most notable gains seen in the single-unit residential segment (10%). Gains will stem from attempts by consumers to renovate their existing homes and construct new homes, in addition to rising prices in the face of inflation and rising labor costs.
These and other key insights are featured in Architectural Services: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US architectural services revenue in nominal US dollars. Total revenues are segmented by market in terms of:
- commercial
- single-unit residential
- interior design
- landscape
- multiple-unit residential
- other market such as architectural advising, historical restoration, and urban planning
This report includes the revenues of both employer and nonemployer establishments. The interior design segment represents interior design revenues generated by architectural firms. The revenues of interior design firms are excluded from the scope of this report.
More information about the report is available at:
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Services & Industries reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana State Police identified a now-deceased man on Tuesday as the suspect who raped and killed three women in Indiana and Kentucky in the late 1980s as they were working night shifts as motel clerks.
Sgt. Glen Fifield of Indiana State Police said a laboratory analysis of crime scene samples positively identified Harry Edward Greenwell, who died in January 2013, as “the I-65 killer” — so-named because the attacks occurred at motels near Interstate 65.
“Greenwell had an extensive criminal history and had been in and out of prison several times, even escaping from jail on two separate occasions,” Fifield said. “He was known to travel frequently in the Midwest.”
Greenwell was born in Kentucky and died in Iowa, and his obituary listed cancer as his cause of death.
Fifield said evidence linked Greenwell to the Feb. 21, 1987, killing of Vicki Heath, who was working a night shift at the Super Eight Hotel, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and the March 3, 1989, killings of Mary “Peggy” Gill and Jeanne Gilbert.
Gilbert was slain while working the night shift at a Days Inn in Remington, Indiana, while Gill was killed while working at a Days Inn in Merrillville, Indiana, and the investigation also was known as the “Days Inn Killer” case.
Fifield said Greenwell was also linked by investigators to a Jan. 2, 1990, attack on a woman who was a clerk at a Days Inn in Columbus, Indiana, and who was “attacked in a similar manner as the previous three victims.”
“This victim was able to escape her attacker and survive. She was later able to give an excellent physical description of the suspect and details of the crime,” he said. “She is the only known victim to have survived the vicious, brutal attacks of this killer.”
Fifield said the Indiana State Police crime lab matched ballistic evidence in the Gill and Gilbert slayings, and the crime lab later matched DNA evidence linking the Heath and Gilbert killings to the Columbus, Indiana, case.
He said that one of the primary factors linking the four crimes scene were their proximity to Interstate 65, which runs from Gary, Indiana, to Mobile, Alabama.
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The story and summary have been updated to correct the spelling of Sgt. Glen Fifield’s first name. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/now-deceased-man-ided-in-1980s-slayings-of-3-motel-clerks/ | 2022-04-05T18:52:43Z |
Plaintiff Attorneys: Wells Fargo Refuses Black Female Judge in Discrimination Case
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 10:11 AM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
Plaintiff lawyers say bank seemingly questions judicial objectivity on racial grounds
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Fargo's refusal on Monday to consent to the jurisdiction of a Black female U.S. District Court judge to preside over a case where the bank is accused of improperly using race as a factor in its mortgage refinance approval process is a revelation of Wells Fargo's view of judicial objectivity, say lawyers representing the plaintiffs.
"Coming on the heels of the historic appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Wells Fargo's rejection of the handling of a discrimination class action case by a Black female judge reeks of racism," said Trent Copeland, partner at Ellis George Cipollone, the law firm representing the plaintiffs.
Wells Fargo filed its objection on Monday to the random assignment of Magistrate Judge Kandis Westmore—the only Black woman currently sitting on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California—in the case of Aaron Braxton, et al. v. Wells Fargo. Westmore was appointed as Magistrate Judge in 2012, after serving 13 years as Deputy City Attorney for the City of Oakland. She received her law degree from the University of San Francisco.
The case has been reassigned to Judge Jacqueline S. Corley in the San Francisco Division. "We are pleased that we will be able to present our strong case to Judge Corley, whose participation in a cameras-in-the-courtroom pilot project will add much-needed public transparency to the important principles at issue," Copeland said.
Aaron Braxton filed this discrimination class action on March 18, 2020, alleging—both on his own behalf and on behalf of thousands of other impacted Black homeowners—that Wells Fargo systematically discriminated against Black homeowners in its evaluation of refinancing applications. In 2020—at the height of the refinancing boom, when millions of Americans benefitted from the historically low interest rate environment—Wells Fargo approved 47 percent of all refinance applications by Black homeowners (meaning that Wells Fargo rejected the majority of applications from Black homeowners), whereas all other lenders approved 71 percent of all applications by Black homeowners. No other lending institution rejected a majority of Black homeowners' applications for refinancing.
"It's more than ironic that in responding to litigation over its redlining of Black mortgage applicants, Wells Fargo sought to redline the federal court." Copeland said. "It speaks directly to the bank's treatment of our clients."
Contact: Trent Copeland
310-274-7100
tcopeland@egcfirm.com
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Chiefs sign defensive tackle Danny Shelton
KANSAS CITY, MO. (WIBW) - The Kansas City Chiefs have made another addition to help strengthen their defensive line heading into the season.
On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Chiefs and veteran defensive tackle Danny Shelton agreed to terms on a one-year deal. This moves comes after Kansas City signed defensive end Carlos Dunlap to a one year, $8 million deal on July 28th.
Shelton, who was a former first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2015, figures to be a low-risk, high-reward signing provided he makes the Chiefs roster after training camp.
Shelton played 13 games with the New York Giants in 2021 and the Chiefs will be the fifth team he has played for during his eight-year career. Shelton won a Super Bowl as a member of the New England Patriots in 2018.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- V-Soft Consulting announced its elevation to ServiceNow Elite Partner status, placing the company among the top performing ServiceNow partners in the industry. V-Soft's ServiceNow practice operates under the V-Soft Digital brand, the innovation arm of V-Soft Consulting.
"We've been working hard to build a base of client success and develop a world class team of consultants across the ServiceNow platform for three years, first attaining Premier status, now demonstrating our success as Elite," stated Leslie June, VP – ServiceNow Customer Experience at V-Soft Digital. "We are committed to continuing to apply our professional expertise to bring value to our clients."
The Elite Partner status is awarded to organizations that demonstrate expertise in five or more ServiceNow products across IT, employee experience, and customer service workflows. As a ServiceNow Elite Partner, V-Soft Digital helps their clients achieve digital transformation through ServiceNow's suite of industry-leading products, such as ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, SPM, CSM, GRC, SecOps, HRSD, and MSP offerings.
David Roy, V-Soft Digital's VP – ServiceNow Delivery Excellence, said, "An increase in our sales accreditations and certification requirements will ensure our teams will have the latest ServiceNow release updates to help guide our customers on their ServiceNow investments."
This recognition by ServiceNow has reinvigorated V-Soft Digital's dedication to further excel in the ServiceNow ecosystem and provide clients with tailored solutions, including consulting, implementation, managed services, hosting, specialized staffing and 24x7x365 support. With plans to extend operations to more locations, V-Soft Digital is confident they will achieve the next milestone as a ServiceNow Global Elite Partner.
"Our next goal is to become a distinguished Global Elite Partner of ServiceNow," said June. "This means continuing to grow our professional services and bring our expertise to more clients around the globe, strategizing with our clients and ServiceNow to leverage the power of the platform in the most effective ways to make and sustain our clients as leaders in their industries."
Visit us here to learn more about V-Soft's ServiceNow capabilities and offerings.
V-Soft Consulting, founded in 1997, is a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). V-Soft is an award-winning IT consulting firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. As a trusted partner of industry leading companies, V-Soft has over 20 years of experience in delivering innovative technology solutions for today's complex business challenges to include information technology (IT) business solutions, managed services, engineering, and IT staffing across North America and internationally.
V-Soft's ServiceNow Practice operates under the V-Soft Digital brand, the innovation arm of V-Soft Consulting.
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LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Insured Brazil Power Finance S.à r.l., a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée), incorporated and existing under Luxembourg law, having its registered office at 16, rue Eugène Ruppert, L – 2453 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B 217648 (the "Company"), previously launched a consent solicitation (the "Consent Solicitation") in relation to its 9.850% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 with ISIN USL8915MAA38/US870880AA90 (the "Notes") pursuant to the consent solicitation statement, dated July 20, 2022 (as supplemented and amended prior to the date hereof, the "Statement"). Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this announcement (the "Announcement") have the meanings assigned to them in the Statement.
The Company today announces that the Expiration Time occurred as scheduled at 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 4, 2022. As previously announced, the Company received the Requisite Consents under the Indenture and the Uninsured Loan Agreement.
The aggregate Consent Payment payable to Holders who validly deliver their Consent at or prior to the Expiration Time, is 1.00% of the Original Face Value, or R$32,015,000, to be shared by all such consenting Holders. Specifically, the Consent Payment will be an amount, per R$1,000 of Original Face Value of Notes for which Holders have validly delivered Consents prior to the Expiration Time, equal to approximately R$10.63. The Consent Payment shall be payable in U.S. Dollars as converted based on the prevailing Reais / U.S. Dollar spot rate as of the Expiration Time of 0.1917 as shown on the Bloomberg "BRLUSD Curncy" screen. The Consent Payment is calculated using the Original Face Value of the Notes.
Payment of the Consent Payment to consenting Holders is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the other conditions to the Consent Solicitation set forth in the Statement. Subject to the consummation of any one of the Proposed Transactions and the other conditions described in the Statement, the Company expects to pay the previously announced Consent Payment upon the earlier of (i) the third business day following the consummation or termination, as applicable, of the Proposed Transactions and (ii) October 17, 2022 (the "Outside Date"); provided that, in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, unless the Consent Payment has been made on or prior to the Outside Date, each Consent provided pursuant to the Consent Solicitation shall be ineffective and deemed revoked and the Proposed Consent and Amendments and the CELSE Consent and Amendment Authorization and any amendments or consents resulting therefrom shall be void ab initio.
This Announcement is for information purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities. The Notes are currently listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (the "LuxSE") and admitted to trading on the Euro MTF market of the LuxSE.
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Biden: Russia war a ‘genocide,’ trying to ‘wipe out’ Ukraine
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — President Joe Biden said Russia’s war in Ukraine amounted to “genocide,” accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to “wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian.”
“Yes, I called it genocide,” he told reporters in Iowa on Tuesday shortly before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington. “It’s become clearer and clearer that Putin is just trying to wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian.”
At an earlier event in Menlo, Iowa, addressing spiking energy prices resulting from the war, Biden had implied that he thought Putin was carrying out genocide against Ukraine, but offered no details. Neither he nor his administration announced new consequences for Russia or assistance to Ukraine following Biden’s public assessment.
Biden’s comments drew praise from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had encouraged Western leaders to use the term to describe Russia’s invasion of his country.
“True words of a true leader @POTUS,” he tweeted. “Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil. We are grateful for US assistance provided so far and we urgently need more heavy weapons to prevent further Russian atrocities.”
A United Nations treaty, to which the U.S. is a party, defines genocide as actions taken with the “intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group.”
Past American leaders often have dodged formally declaring bloody campaigns such as Russia’s in Ukraine as genocide, hesitating to trigger an obligation that under international convention requires signing countries to intervene once genocide is formally identified. That obligation was seen as blocking President Bill Clinton from declaring Rwandan Hutus’ killing of 800,000 ethnic Tutsis in 1994 as genocide, for example.
Biden said it would be up to lawyers to decide if Russia’s conduct met the international standard for genocide, as Ukrainian officials have claimed, but said “it sure seems that way to me.”
“More evidence is coming out literally of the horrible things that the Russians have done in Ukraine, and we’re only going to learn more and more about the devastation and let the lawyers decide internationally whether or not it qualifies,” he said.
Just last week Biden had he did not believe Russia’s actions amounted to genocide, just that they constituted “war crimes.”
During a trip to Europe last month, Biden faced controversy for a nine-word statement seemingly supporting regime change in Moscow, which would have represented a dramatic shift toward direct confrontation with another nuclear-armed country. “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power,” Biden said.
He clarified the comments days later, saying: “I was expressing the moral outrage that I felt toward this man. I wasn’t articulating a policy change.”
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Miller reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Ellen Knickmeyer contributed to this report.
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Companies report getting overwhelmed with student loan refund requests
(CNN) - Student loan service companies are being overwhelmed with refund requests after President Joe Biden’s forgiveness program.
Despite the pandemic pause, many borrowers continued to make student loan payments and are wondering if they can get that money back.
The answer for many is “yes.”
While most of the 42 million people covered by the pause did not make payments, about 9 million kept paying.
It’s not clear how much of the U.S. Department of Education’s $1.6 trillion portfolio of loans would be affected. But many borrowers should be able to get refunds of up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt.
And for Pell grant recipients, the total climbs to 20,000 if they make less than $125,000 a year. The income limit for a married couple is even higher, at a combined total of $250,000 a year.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ, the leading enterprise Customer Experience Hub (CX Hub) powered by a customer data platform (CDP), today announced that Panayiotis Vitakis has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer to support the rapidly growing customer base with post-sales service and support. In his role as CCO, Panayiotis is responsible for supporting and growing the ActionIQ customer relationships through ActionIQ's Customer Success, Professional Services and Support teams.
"Making our customers successful has always been our top priority, and the new enterprise customers we've been adding are asking for a higher level of post-sales support," said Tasso Argyros, Co-Founder and CEO at ActionIQ. "We have reached a point in our growth when we need dedicated executive focus on ensuring that our customers derive maximum measurable value from the strategic investments they make in ActionIQ. Panayiotis's experience leading global customer organizations of hyper-growth technology companies is an ideal fit with our mission to make our growing enterprise customer base successful."
AIQ helps enterprise organizations bring order to CX chaos by pulling together fragmented customer insights and putting impactful customer experiences in motion. Going beyond marketing teams, the ActionIQ CX Hub breaks down organizational silos, eliminates inefficient processes and empowers every team to exceed customer expectations.
ActionIQ has recently made a number of changes to support ActionIQ's growing customer portfolio, such as introducing global, 24/7 follow-the-sun customer support and placing a greater strategic focus on enterprise-grade services, both directly and in partnership with other service providers.
"My goal is to build a strong community of successful ActionIQ customers - to deliver value and ROI multiples as our customers build for the future," said Vitakis. "I'm very impressed with the ActionIQ team, and I'm excited about working with our teams to support some of the most iconic brands in the world that placed their faith in ActionIQ."
Previously, Vitakis served as the Chief Customer Officer at Celonis, a global leader in execution management. During his time at Celonis the company saw a 8x increase in revenues, quadrupled its number of customers and grew its valuation to $11 billion. Prior to that, Vitakis served as the SVP of Operations at Persado, where he led global delivery, IT and operations, helping the company grow into a global leader in AI-generated marketing language.
About ActionIQ
ActionIQ revolutionizes the way brands think about customer experience, digital transformation and the value of customer data as a core corporate asset. We concentrate on solving enterprise data challenges so that teams are empowered to create authentic customer experiences across all brand touchpoints. ActionIQ helps G2000 companies by connecting their first-party customer data, providing an easy-to-use interface for business users to access customer insights and enabling customer experience orchestration across channels. To learn more, visit ActionIQ.com.
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YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan Wind Energy 2022 Conference & Exhibition (JWE2022), organized by Leader Associates, will be held on 11th-12th Oct. 2022 in Yokohama, Japan, co-locating with 5th edition Solar Energy Future Japan 2022 & 2nd edition Connecting Green Hydrogen Japan 2022.
In the context that Japan aims to expand the country's offshore wind power installed capacity to 10 GW in 2030 and 30-45 GW in 2040, the two-day conference will mainly focus on Offshore Wind.
Based on the success of Japan Wind Energy 2021 Conference & Exhibition, the organizer Leader Associates continue the mission that to be a premium information change and business networking platform between public and private stakeholders in the country's wind value chain. It is estimated that JWE2022 will attract 500+ wind industrial stakeholders, representing Japan central and prefecture governments, global developers, investors & financiers, EPCs, as well as key equipment and solution providers. This year, JWE2022 creates new partnership opportunities with key stakeholders through various networking opportunities including 1-1 networking meetings & Energy Sustainable Night cocktail party.
Until now, JWE2022 has had the attendance of 70+ corporations and 40+ speakers who are the key-decision makers from the global onshore & offshore wind market and ready to share insights in perspective of policy, market, investment and project construction.
With three months to go until JWE2022, we will try our best to provide customers with better meeting services. Look forward to seeing you in October.
About Leader Associates
Leader Associates is an international event organizer in the field of clean energy. Leader Associates is committed to clean energy and stands at the forefront of environmental sustainability. We put faith in our work to make renewable energy available and affordable through practical business platforms and non-business programs. Setting sail from Perth, Western Australia in 2015, Leader Associates has successfully hosted over 100 clean energy events across 5 continents and in over 20 countries worldwide.
For more information about Leader Associates, visit https://www.leader-associates.com/
If you want to know more about JWE2022, please visit https://www.japanwindenergy.com/
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KnowBe4 is proud to be recognized by TrustRadius for having exceptional value for its Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training (KMSAT) product in three categories for Best Value for Price, Best Relationship and Best Feature Set.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that TrustRadius has recognized KnowBe4 with several 2022 "Summer Best of" Awards. This new award highlights products providing customers with outstanding ROI.
"We are excited to announce the "Summer Best of" Award winners," said TrustRadius CEO Vinay Bhagat. "In the age of the self-serve buyer, software buyers rely heavily on third-party sources. That's why third-party reviews and awards from a trusted source like TrustRadius are so important. A Summer 2022 Best Value for Price Award offers further validation."
To win the Best Value Award, each organization had to receive 10 TrustRadius reviews between January 1 and June 30, 2022. Best Value for Price Award winners have provided accurate pricing in their product profiles to help buyers. Winners rank amongst the top three positions of their category. Extra vetting via textual review analysis was also performed by the TrustRadius research team.
"KnowBe4 is proud to be recognized by TrustRadius for their "Summer Best Of" Awards in all three categories for our KMSAT product," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. "These awards are exceptionally meaningful as they are based on positive feedback directly from KnowBe4's customers. KnowBe4 works hard to ensure that each of our customers has an exceptional and outstanding experience with our organization. We are proud to be valued by our user community and to be recognized for all of the great feedback we have received on TrustRadius."
KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 50,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.
TrustRadius helps technology buyers make better decisions and helps vendors tell their unique story, improve conversion, engage high-intent buyers, and gain customer insights. Each month over 1 million B2B technology buyers, over 50% from large enterprises, use verified reviews and ratings on TrustRadius.com to make informed purchasing decisions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, TrustRadius was founded by successful entrepreneurs and is backed by Mayfield Fund, LiveOak Venture Partners and Next Coast Ventures.
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Teenager confronts suspected home intruder, helps police catch him
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WCVB) - A Massachusetts teenager is earning rave reviews after she confronted a home intruder and helped police catch him.
“I think it was very scary,” 14-year-old Avery Cormier said.
Cormier did not let fear stop her when a stranger broke into her home in Middleborough, Massachusetts, on Friday morning.
“I heard the boots walk through the house and I thought that my mom might have just forgotten her phone and came back until I realized that’s not my mom,” she said.
So, she grabbed two steak knives from the kitchen and confronted the man.
“I was screaming at the top of my lungs to get out of my house, get out. That’s really it,” Cormier said.
Cormier said she didn’t really have a lot going through her head as it happened.
“It was just kind of adrenaline,” she said.
The suspect then fled and Cormier called 911. She also managed to record a video of him driving away.
It’s the video that police said cracked the case.
“She had the wherewithal in the moment of extreme stress and scary event to be able to think on her feet,” Middleborough Police Chief Joseph Perkins said.
And now 58-year-old Joseph Ridge is behind bars. Police said he has a long criminal record.
“She’s a straight-A student. She’s like, she’s just, she’s ... I don’t know, I’m blessed to have a daughter like her,” Cormier’s mother, who did not provide her name, said.
Cormier is relieved there was no violence, and in hindsight thinks she should have first called 911.
“Call the police before you do anything,” she said. “Don’t just grab knives and go chase after him. Might not work out.”
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Total judgment to exceed $183 million
CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A jury has ordered Eli Lilly and Company to pay over $61 million in damages eight years after whistleblower Ronald J. Streck filed a False Claims Act lawsuit alleging that the pharmaceutical company underpaid the rebates required of drug manufacturers under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. Under the False Claims Act, damages are trebled and the final judgment will be over $183 million.
Dan Miller of Walden Macht & Haran, lead counsel to Streck, said, "The jury has spoken. Eli Lilly knowingly violated the False Claims Act and defrauded the Medicaid Program of $61 million in taxpayer money. We took on one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, and one of the largest law firms in the world, and we won. We are very proud to represent Mr. Streck in this quest, which began more than eight years ago."
The $61 million award is the latest in Streck's series of successful False Claims Act lawsuits against drug manufacturers for alleged misconduct involving the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, including a $75 million settlement with Bristol Myers Squibb and an $18 million settlement with Astellas Pharma U.S. last year. Collectively, Streck's lawsuits have recovered more than $350 million for the Medicaid program. Miller has represented Mr. Streck across all of his whistleblowing cases.
The Department of Justice announced the settlement agreements regarding Streck's previous claims with Bristol Myers Squibb in 2021, Astellas Pharma and Amgen in 2019 and with AstraZeneca and Cephalon in 2015.
In 2018, when the government declined to intervene, Streck and his attorneys proceeded to litigation against Eli Lilly. These efforts include successfully defeating two motions to dismiss in 2018 by defendants Eli Lilly and Astellas Pharma U.S.
Today's decision marks the thirteenth previously-declined False Claims Act case that Walden Macht & Haran partner Miller has successfully prosecuted on behalf of the federal and state governments.
The case is captioned U.S. ex rel. Ronald Streck et al. v. Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. No. 1:14-cv-09412 and proceeded in the Northern District of Illinois.
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ENPH, R, MA, SEDG, and HUM.
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Company Assists Top Automotive Brands, Dealers, Service Providers and Banks with Rebates, Sales Incentives and Other Disbursements
CHICAGO and PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onbe, a market-leading corporate disbursements fintech, today announced its automotive business is growing as seven of the top 10 automotive brands, plus nationwide dealerships, service providers and banks, trust Onbe with their payout solutions. Onbe provides automotive-focused companies with a range of services, including solutions for service center promotions, auto loans refunds, settlements, test-drive incentives, sales incentives, streamlined payroll, loyalty programs and appeasements. Onbe helps ensure fast and easy disbursements within the automotive industry.
"Automotive-centric brands are embracing digital payments, especially as new, younger customers look to purchase vehicles. These consumers want more end-to-end digital automotive experiences, from selecting to financing to servicing their vehicles," said Bala Janakiraman, CEO of Onbe. "We've experienced tremendous growth in this sector as Onbe provides a range of critical payments solutions throughout the entire automotive ecosystem."
Onbe's 2021 automotive payments study found that to best reach millennials, businesses in the automotive sector must design a marketing program that meets their preferences for instant gratification and smooth digital experiences. Whether it's offering a loyalty program, encouraging car owners to return to the same service center or providing an immediate auto loan refund, virtual disbursements are key in motivating millennials – and their parents and younger siblings, who also prefer digital experiences – to engage with brands online, via mobile and in person.
To learn more about Onbe's automotive solutions, click here. Onbe will also be attending the Auto Finance Innovation Summit from April 25-26, 2022 in San Diego, which will showcase today's technology and tomorrow's innovation-driven opportunities to position automotive companies for success in this fast-paced digital era. Onbe is sponsoring the mid-morning coffee break on Tuesday, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. local time. Attendees are welcome to stop by and say hi for a chance at a giveaway. For those who have not registered yet, use code ONBE15 to save 15% off tickets.
Additional Resources:
- Car Shopping in 2021: How Digital Payments Drive Action Whitepaper
- Automotive Shopping in 2021: How Digital Incentives Will Help Auto Brands Adapt and Thrive Webinar
- Winning Millennial Automotive Buyers With Digital Rebates and Incentives Blog
About Onbe
With more than 25 years of industry experience and offices in Chicago, Philadelphia and London, Onbe is a fintech that manages and modernizes customer and workforce disbursements for corporate clients ranging from mid-market to the Fortune 500. Onbe's team of experts and technology platform offers clients a turnkey solution to offload their entire B2C payment operations, relieving them of the cost, complexity and risk that come with orchestrating these payments in-house. Backed by top-tier investors, Onbe delivers on today's consumer expectations for instant, digital and seamless payments. To learn more, visit www.onbe.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Marianne Dempsey
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BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Our planet is in crisis - but you can help make a difference, even from within the comfort of your own home. Next Earth, the third largest metaverse, is teaming up with SEE Turtles to launch a new game with a cause: players can purchase land in the metaverse, with a portion of proceeds going towards real-world environmental projects.
Having previously allocated 1 million USD to environmental issues, Next Earth is committed to making a difference. Users can now purchase land on certain territories within the metaverse, with a chance to win $200,000 worth of NXTT or five unique NFTs. In every transaction, 20% of proceeds will go to SEE Turtles, who will use the funds to implement plastic removal projects on the same locations in the real world.
How to Join the Game
In this campaign, players can help clean up the environment by purchasing land on any of the designated territories. As you play, you'll take part in a treasure hunt, searching for prizes hidden beneath the trash.
Next Earth placed $200,000 worth of NXTT in different values under the tiles, as well as 5 unique NFTs made by TinyWasteland. The campaign will launch in May, and Next Earth will soon announce the exact date.
Noemi Magyar, Head of CSR at Next Earth, and Brad Nahill, President of SEE Turtles, joined forces for a 21st April livestream to discuss their partnership and how donations are turning into real help. Peter Csakvari, TinyWasteland's artist, also joined to discuss his art and how NFTs can be used in these campaigns.
A "Metaverse For Good" Project
The Next Earth and SEE Turtles collaboration exemplifies how the metaverse can be used for good causes and social responsibility. Together, they are having a positive impact on the environment and helping endangered species thrive.
As a metaverse that already donates 10% of proceeds to environmental initiatives, Next Earth is excited to launch its latest social responsibility campaign in partnership with its community.
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Bosnia’s international official suspends Serb property law
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — The top international official in Bosnia has suspended a Bosnian Serb property law that is seen as part of a separatist drive by Bosnian Serbs. Christian Schmidt, who heads the U.N. Office of High Representative in Bosnia, says the law passed in February in the Bosnian Serb assembly was unconstitutional. Bosnian Serbs have refused to withdraw the law and top Serb politician Milorad Dodik said Tuesday that he does not accept Schmidt’s decision. The legislation seeks to transfer ownership of public property to the Serb-run entity called Republika Srpska, rather than the Bosnian federal state. On Monday, Britain slapped sanctions on Dodik and Bosnian Serb President Zeljka Cvijanovic for undermining peace in the Balkan nation. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/12/bosnias-international-official-suspends-serb-property-law/ | 2022-04-12T19:48:59Z |
FAA to give airports $1 billion for terminals and upgrades
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year’s huge infrastructure bill.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the projects will help meet future demand for travel and make flying safer and more efficient.
“I don’t think anybody could look at airports across America today and say that the existing system and existing levels of funding have been adequate,” Buttigieg told reporters.
The grants announced Thursday are the first installment of $5 billion for airport projects that were included in an infrastructure bill that Congress approved and President Joe Biden signed last November.
The largest of the Federal Aviation Administration grants include $60 million to improve the terminal and replace the bag-handling system at Denver International Airport, $50 million apiece for Boston’s Logan Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida, $49.6 million for Dulles Airport outside Washington, D.C., to build a new concourse and $20 million for Pittsburgh International Airport to build a new terminal next to the old one.
The main airports in Detroit and Philadelphia will get more than $20 million each to renovate their restrooms.
The FAA said 532 airports submitted applications for 658 projects that, if all had been granted, would have totaled more than $14 billion.
In the past, federal funds have gone largely into runways, taxiways and towers while airports paid for terminal upgrades with money they get from passenger facility charges, or PFCs — up to $4.50 per flight that is tacked onto every airline ticket.
Buttigieg said it is fine to spend taxpayer money on projects that were generally funded by passenger fees in the past because “there is a need out there; taxpayers expect it and want it.”
Congress could consider raising ticket taxes for airport projects next year. Airports want to raise the fees, but airlines don’t.
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BELLEVUE, Wash., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperproof, a pioneer in SaaS based Compliance and Security operations, announced today that it will be adding new Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) functionality to its platform. With Hyperproof's CCM functionality, compliance professionals will be able configure Hyperproof to automatically and continuously monitor, test, and validate the effectiveness of controls designed to mitigate a wide range of risks.
In the modern digital environment, data security and product reliability have become essential ingredients for building trust with one's customers. As a company matures and expands into new markets, their executives, customers, and partners expect a greater level of assurance on matters of security and compliance. This assurance can only be achieved when a compliance team is able to execute rigorous controls testing and remediate issues right away.
Yet, testing controls consistently and thoroughly is a tall order for most organizations because they don't have the tools to manage all controls in a consistent manner and easily collect evidence for testing. Compliance professionals try to do their best with the few resources they have. This ad-hoc approach to control testing leaves room for gaps, error, and neglect, which can lead to costly problems for an organization.
By setting up continuous controls monitoring in Hyperproof, compliance professionals can expect to eliminate unnecessary manual control testing work. They will gain insights into the operating effectiveness of controls in real-time and have exactly the data they need to be able to hold colleagues who manage key systems and business processes accountable for mitigating the associated risks.
"As someone who has to manage multiple work streams across both the compliance and security functions, I view technology as critical in helping me reduce routine work and make time to focus on the more strategic items. By setting up automated control tests in Hyperproof, I can worry less about those controls and focus my time on managing critical controls," says Tony Dell'Ario, Senior Compliance Manager at Highspot.
Furthermore, when an organization's controls and enterprise risks are centrally documented, managed, and monitored on a continuous basis within Hyperproof, senior executives and board members can have a higher level of assurance that their team is actively managing the critical risks facing the company.
After initial setup, Hyperproof will be able to automate all components of control testing, including gathering the evidence or compliance artifacts, initiating testing, generating results, and triggering follow-on tasks and alerts. In Hyperproof, one can configure a control to automatically update its health status based on a test result. Controls can also be linked to risks in Hyperproof's risk register and the software can automatically update the actual risk level of a risk scenario based on the health status of a control.
"While we're excited to be able to release our Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) capability at this time, we don't see this as the finish line. It's just the latest step of a multi-year journey we're on to solve pervasive challenges in the assurance space for our customers. Over the coming months, we will continue to enhance our CCM capability and make new types of automated control tests available to our customers," says Craig Unger, CEO of Hyperproof.
Hyperproof's CCM capability is built upon several existing innovations the company delivered in 2021 and earlier in 2022, namely (1) Hypersyncs – or third-party data connectors for automating evidence collection, (2) Smart Tasks that can be automatically triggered and assigned to individuals based on compliance events, and (3) built-in reports and dashboards.
More details on Hyperproof's CCM capability: https://hyperproof.io/continuous-controls-monitoring/
Hyperproof is a software company focused on creating revolutionary software that brings trust to life. To date, Hyperproof has delivered an innovative SaaS compliance operations platform that empowers compliance, risk, and security teams to stay on top of all compliance work and manage organizational risks (including vendor risks) on a continuous basis. Hyperproof has disrupted the GRC space by tackling a pressing problem ignored by others: helping compliance pros gain control over and effectively manage their ever-growing workload. Hyperproof is used by market leaders in security tech, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare tech, and communications tech.
To learn more about Hyperproof, visit https://hyperproof.io
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, today announced that it intends to redeem all its outstanding 4.150% Senior Notes due 2024 (CUSIP No. 012725 AC1, ISIN No. US012725AC13) (the "Notes") on June 12, 2022 (the "Redemption Date").
The Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of the Notes and (2) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Notes (exclusive of interest accrued to the Redemption Date) from the Redemption Date through the Par Call Date, as defined in the Notes (assuming the Notes matured on the Par Call Date), in each case discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate (as defined in the Notes) plus 30 basis points, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest on the redeemed Notes to, but not including, the Redemption Date.
The Notes will be repaid with a portion of the net proceeds from Albemarle's offering of $1.7 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes completed on May 13, 2022.
Holders of any Notes in certificated form will be paid the Redemption Price upon presentation and surrender of their Notes for redemption at the address of the Trustee and Paying Agent indicated below. Notes in book-entry form must be surrendered through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company in the usual manner, and payment of the Redemption Price will be made through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company in the usual manner. Notes called for redemption must be so surrendered to collect the Redemption Price.
Albemarle has instructed U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as the Trustee and Paying Agent for the Notes (the "Trustee"), to distribute a Notice of Redemption to all registered holders of the Notes on or about May 13, 2022. Copies of such Notice of Redemption and additional information relating to the procedure for redemption of the Notes may be obtained from the Trustee by calling its Bondholder Communications team at 1-800-934-6802 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. Central Time to 6 p.m. Central Time or by visiting the Trustee and Paying Agent's website at www.usbank.com/corporatetrust and clicking on the "Bondholder Information" link for redemption instructions.
This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell, nor shall there be any sale of any of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which the circumstances of such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and catalysts. We think beyond business as usual to power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, such as energy, electronics, and transportation. We actively pursue a sustainable approach to managing our diverse global footprint of world-class resources. In conjunction with our highly experienced and talented global teams, our deep-seated values, and our collaborative customer relationships, we create value-added and performance-based solutions that enable a safer and more sustainable future.
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Some of the information presented in this press release, including, without limitation, the Company's ability to complete the redemption and reduce its outstanding indebtedness, and all other information relating to matters that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from the views expressed. Factors that could cause Albemarle's actual results to differ materially from the view expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include, without limitation: changes in economic and business conditions; changes in financial and operating performance of its major customers and industries and markets served by it; the timing of orders received from customers; the gain or loss of significant customers; market correction in lithium market pricing; changes with respect to contract renegotiations; potential production volume shortfalls; competition from other manufacturers; changes in the demand for its products or the end-user markets in which its products are sold; limitations or prohibitions on the manufacture and sale of its products; availability of raw materials; increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, and its ability to pass through such increases to its customers; technological change and development, changes in its markets in general; fluctuations in foreign currencies; changes in laws and government regulation impacting its operations or its products; the occurrence of regulatory actions, proceedings, claims or litigation (including with respect to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and foreign anti-corruption laws); the occurrence of cyber-security breaches, terrorist attacks, industrial accidents or natural disasters, the effect of climate change, including any regulatory changes to which it might be subject; hazards associated with chemicals manufacturing; the inability to maintain current levels of insurance, including product or premises liability insurance, or the denial of such coverage; political unrest affecting the global economy, including adverse effects from terrorism or hostilities; political instability affecting our manufacturing operations or joint ventures; changes in accounting standards; the inability to achieve results from its global manufacturing cost reduction initiatives as well as its ongoing continuous improvement and rationalization programs; changes in the jurisdictional mix of its earnings and changes in tax laws and rates or interpretation; changes in monetary policies, inflation or interest rates that may impact its ability to raise capital or increase its cost of funds, impact the performance of its pension fund investments and increase its pension expense and funding obligations; volatility and uncertainties in the debt and equity markets; technology or intellectual property infringement, including cyber-security breaches, and other innovation risks; decisions it may make in the future; future acquisition and divestiture transactions, including the ability to successfully execute, operate and integrate acquisitions and divestitures and incurring additional indebtedness; continuing uncertainties as to the duration and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; performance of Albemarle's partners in joint ventures and other projects; changes in credit ratings; and the other factors detailed from time to time in the reports Albemarle files with the SEC, including those described under "Risk Factors" in Albemarle's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Albemarle assumes no obligation to provide any revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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LONDON (AP) — Elizabeth Emanuel cradles the massive scrapbook across her chest before laying it gently on the table and opening its Prussian blue covers to reveal a personal time capsule of her relationship with Princess Diana.
Emanuel got to know Diana during the months she and her then-husband, David, spent designing the future princess’ wedding dress. Four decades later, there’s a sense of intimacy as she leafs through sketches, fabric swatches and photos of Diana, displayed alongside images of the designer’s mother stitching embroidery into the gown. It’s like looking at a family album.
That sense of connection helps Emanuel understand why Diana’s death in a Paris car crash 25 years ago next Wednesday — Aug. 31, 1997 — resonated with so many people around the world.
“I think people just felt she was like family, that she cared,” Emanuel told The Associated Press. “They felt close to her because you knew every detail of her life. It was in all the press, all the time. And there was all these things going on. And you felt, you know, very much part of her life in a way. And so when her life was snatched away, it was this big void. … It was like a light being snuffed out.”
But for Emanuel, Diana wasn’t just the icon who appeared every day on TV screens and the front pages of newspapers. She was a real person who played a central role in her life and career.
The scrapbook documents that story — the story of a designer and a princess-to-be.
The tale begins with a pale pink blouse the Emanuels sent to British Vogue for a photo shoot on emerging beauties. Although they didn’t know it, the beauty destined to wear the blouse was Lady Diana Spencer, who would soon be engaged to Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne.
Diana liked the blouse so much that she asked who the designers were — then she called them. Emanuel answered the phone and made the appointment, but didn’t get her name.
So she was shocked when Diana showed up at her door. By then, the engagement had been announced and Diana was famous.
But she didn’t act like it. Emanuel remembers her wearing a little sweater and skirt and perhaps a string of pearls.
“She was so young and just so sweet and shy, and it was really fun,’’ said Emanuel, who was only a few years older than Diana. “It was a big adventure for her suddenly to see all the clothes in the showroom. And she put a lot of trust in us, really, to come up with clothes that would suit her. And for us, I mean, wow, it was just so fabulous to meet her.”
When it came time to make the wedding dress, the Emanuels’ 12-member team worked in secret to keep details of the garment under wraps. Security guards protected the frock, which was locked in a safe every night.
Newspapers offered thousands of pounds (dollars) for a sneak peak, but staff members turned them away out of respect for Diana, Emanuel said. In an era before smart phones and Facebook, the wedding dress design remained a surprise until the big day.
Emanuel compared Diana’s July 29, 1981, royal wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral to the transformation of a chrysalis into a butterfly — or in this case a nursery school teacher in cardigans and sensible skirts into a fairytale princess.
It was the 1980s. Big was in, and Diana walked down the aisle draped in yards of lace with a 25-foot train flowing behind her.
“We went completely over the top,” Emanuel said. “I mean, we were young, just out of college. (We said,) ‘Let’s do it. Let’s go crazy. St. Paul’s (has) this huge, big aisle. Let’s put all the frills on the lace, everything and make it the ultimate fairy princess dress.’ And we did that. And I don’t think you’re going to see another one like that.”
The wedding, which was televised around the world, was just the beginning of the public’s fascination with Diana. She was rarely out of the headlines for the rest of her life, earning a reputation as “The People’s Princess” when she hugged AIDS patients, befriended orphans and championed unfashionable topics like land-mine removal.
When her marriage finally ended, the collapse played out for all to see. Daily. In detail. That, too, struck a chord with the public.
“I think when somebody dies young, it really makes an impact,” Emanuel said. “And Diana was the most famous woman on the planet. And she still is, really.’’
Emanuel has had a long, successful career, creating designs for celebrities such as Madonna and Rita Ora. But she isn’t bothered by the fact that “The Dress’’ remains a constant subject of inquiry.
“It was such a privilege and an honor to have been part of all of that, to have been part of history as well,’’ she said. “I’ll never tire of it because it was just an extraordinary period in my life and — it was just wonderful!’’
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Florida still growing, but more slowly, data say
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida grew slightly over a previous forecast in the first quarter of this year, but slowing population growth due to deaths outpacing births is still in the Sunshine State’s future over the next decade, according to estimates released last week.
The estimates released by the state Demographic Estimating Conference showed that Florida’s population growth appears to have peaked last year with a 1.6% growth rate.
Florida’s population in 2022 will stand at more than 22 million residents, trailing only California and Texas in size. The April 1 estimate was 3,795 residents higher than a forecast last December, reflecting an increase in migration.
While Florida will continue to grow over the next decade and beyond, with its population reaching just short of 25 million residents by 2032, it’s pace of growth will slow down to 0.8% in 10 years and 0.6% by 2039, according to the estimates.
The slowdown will be driven primarily by deaths outpacing births in the next decade and a half, but fewer people moving to Florida also will play a role, according to the estimates.
Net migration to Florida appears to have peaked at more than 404,000 people in 2020, and it’s expected to be only about two-thirds of that by 2032 — or more than 262,000 people.
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The company earned 18 badges in total, ranging from Users Most Likely to Recommend to High Performer and Easiest Setup in the Local Marketing, Local SEO and Local Listings Management Categories.
VIENNA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GenNext Media, dba Surefire Local (www.surefirelocal.com), the leading business intelligence marketing software for small businesses to attract customers, grow profits, and maximize efficiency, announced today the company has been recognized as an industry leader for local marketing software in G2's Summer 2022 Reports.
G2 is the world's largest review platform for software and services used by business owners and professionals to research and compare technology solutions based on peer reviews and synthesized social data. The badges and rankings included in G2's Summer 2022 Reports are based on data provided by real, verified users of the software.
"Our obsession with product, customer service, and our mission to help locally-focused businesses simplify online marketing so they can grow profitably has never changed, which is why it is so humbling to read each and every G2 review from our incredible customers," said Chris Marentis. "Our customers are central to our mission, and being recognized as a leader in several essential categories for success is a testament to the entire Surefire Local organization. I want to say thank you to everyone who took the time to write a review on G2."
Surefire Local earned 18 badges in total in G2's Summer 2022 Report; most notable were: Most Likely to Recommend, Easiest Setup, and High Performer in the Local Marketing, Local SEO and Local Listings Management categories. The company has become an essential tool for locally-focused businesses of all sizes, across many industries. From roofing and HVAC contractors, to lawyers, optometrists, chiropractors, and CPAs, Surefire Local's business intelligence marketing software helps to attract customers, grow profits, and maximize efficiency.
Learn more about Surefire Local's badges and rankings as part of G2's Summer 2022 Reports.
Surefire Local provides business intelligence marketing software for small businesses helping them attract customers, grow profits, and maximize efficiency. Through its flagship product, Surefire Local Marketing Platform™, locally-focused businesses of all sizes can remove digital roadblocks hindering growth, gain insights, and take action to attract and engage new and current customers through measurable, multi-channel marketing.
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CINCINNATI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIVO), a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, announced that it received re-authorization of its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Revogene® SARS-COV-2 molecular assay from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Meridian expects to begin shipping this product before the end of its fiscal fourth quarter, ending September 30, 2022.
On November 10, 2021, Meridian announced the Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay was granted authorization by the FDA. Subsequent to that, it was determined that the original design of the assay would not detect the Omicron variant and Meridian delayed marketing the assay to modify its design to correct for the detection of the variant. In March, Meridian completed the development work and submitted an initial set of data to the FDA to validate the performance of this revised assay. Over the last few months in consultation with the FDA, Meridian completed additional clinical studies and the FDA has now re-authorized the EUA.
The Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay is a molecular diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, anterior nasal, and mid-turbinate nasal swab specimens and provides impressive clinical performance with a positive predictive agreement (PPA) of 97.7% and a negative predicative agreement (NPA) of 97.7%.
The Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay can help laboratories and healthcare systems improve their COVID-19 testing capacity and enable healthcare providers to quickly deliver the appropriate care and guide infection control measures for patients. The flexible Revogene® molecular testing platform can easily integrate into any laboratory or health system. Additional FDA-approved tests on the Revogene platform include Revogene® C. difficile, Revogene® Strep A, Revogene® GBS LB, and Revogene® Carba C.
"There continues to be demand for fast, accurate detection of COVID-19 especially considering the high transmissibility of these new variants and the upcoming respiratory season," said Tony Serafini-Lamanna, Executive Vice President - Diagnostics for Meridian Bioscience. "We believe our Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay and growing Revogene® platform can help clinicians and health systems meet these demands now and in the future."
To learn more about the Revogene® SARS-CoV-2 assay, please visit https://www.meridianbioscience.com/revogene-sars-cov-2/. For sales inquiries, please contact Meridian Bioscience at 1-888-763-6769 or sales@meridianbioscience.com.
This product has not been FDA cleared or approved but has been authorized for emergency use by FDA under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories. This product has been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3 (b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated, or authorization is revoked sooner.
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The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor from civil litigation for forward-looking statements accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements. Except for historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which may be identified by words such as "continues", "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "plans", "seeks", "may", "will", "expects", "intends", "believes", "signals", "should", "can", "guidance" and similar expressions or the negative versions thereof and which also may be identified by their context. All statements that address operating performance or events or developments that Meridian Bioscience, Inc. ("Meridian" or "the Company") expects or anticipates will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements, whether expressed or implied, are based upon current expectations of the Company and speak only as of the date made. Specifically, Meridian's forward-looking statements are, and will be, based on management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance. Meridian assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. These statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation, factors identified from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains a list and description of uncertainties, risks and other matters that may affect the Company. Readers should carefully review these forward-looking statements and risk factors, and not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements.
About Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Meridian is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy, and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. Through discovery and development, we provide critical life science raw materials used in immunological and molecular tests for human, animal, plant, and environmental applications. Through diagnosis, we provide diagnostic solutions in areas including gastrointestinal and upper respiratory infections and blood lead level testing. We build relationships and provide solutions to hospitals, reference laboratories, research centers, veterinary testing centers, physician offices, diagnostics manufacturers, and biotech companies in more than 70 countries around the world.
Meridian's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, symbol VIVO. Meridian's website address is www.meridianbioscience.com.
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Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
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Officer accuses Bradenton Police chief of conducting illegal search
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The union representing Bradenton Police officers is asking the city for an investigation of Chief Melanie Bevan after an officer filed a complaint, saying she witnessed Bevan conducting an illegal search of a home in July.
In a letter dated Aug. 8, Mick McHale, president of the Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association, asks Mayor Gene Brown for the city to authorize an independent probe of the incident.
The union also asked the city to suspend Bevan pending the resolution of “an unbiased investigation of her behavior and the behavior of her internal affairs investigators conducting the ‘investigation’ into their own chief.”
Meanwhile, the patrol officer who filed the complaint, Hannah Kalchbrenner, has resigned from the force, along her her husband -- who was also an officer in Bradenton -- and is filing a lawsuit against the department.
The letter describes the July 14 incident:
Bradenton Police, along with probation officers from the Florida Department of Corrections, were serving an arrest warrant on a suspect living in the 900 block of 21st Avenue West.
Chief Bevan was present, participating in a ride-along, observing a new officer on the force who was being trained by Kalchbrenner.
Corrections officers entered the house to arrest the suspect. As Bradenton officers waited outside, Chief Bevan, without a warrant or warning, entered the house and began searching the home and contents, despite not having a search warrant.
“Other Bradenton police officers on scene were in shock and were left speechless as they watched Chief Bevan conduct an unlawful search of the home,” the letter says.
The homeowner asked Bevan if she had a warrant to search the house, and demanded Bevan leave. “Chief Bevan ignored the homeowner’s command that she leave her house, and falsely claimed that she was permitted to look around the residence given that a suspect was arrested in the home,” the letter says.
Several days later, Kalchbrenner emailed internal Affairs to report the incident. On July 22, the union says she was “ambushed” by internal affairs investigators upon her arrival at the police station, and she was “thereafter interrogated and illegally detained,” the letter charges.
“...Investigators refused to allow Kalchbrenner to have union representation or a lawyer present, and they refused to allow her to use a restroom,” and demanded she surrender her person phone for examination, the police union says.
Kalchbrenner told ABC7 Wednesday that her interrogation last nearly 90 minutes. “I started crying,” she said. “I told them I didn’t do anything wrong.”
She said after deliberating and praying about it for a few days, she and her husband decided to resign. When they arrived at the station July 31, their key cards were already deactivated and were not allowed to enter the building.
Union President Mick McHale is critical of the city police’s Internal Affairs department, saying the tactics used “would make it incredibly difficult” to conduct a proper investigation of itself, given “they report to the chief,” he told ABC7.
Bradenton Police Department spokeswoman Meredith Frameli referred requests for comment to the city. “We can’t comment on any ongoing investigation,” she told ABC7 via email.
At a City Council meeting Wednesday, Mayor Gene Brown also would not discuss the matter after Sanders pressed him on the issue.
“I’m in receipt on the letter. And there are currently active administrative investigations ... so based on these facts, I’m not at liberty to discuss it at this time.
“We are addressing it. There will be no more discussion until the investigation is complete,” Brown said.
Sanders said the complaint is disturbing. “You’ve got the chief of police, training an officer on what’s suppose to be the legal way to have a search and seizure, but it’s the complete opposite,” Sanders told ABC7. “There’s nothing that anyone could defend this with.”
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A suspect is in custody after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Buffalo police responded to the scene of an "active multiple shooting event" at the Tops Markets on Jefferson Street in the city, according to a tweet from Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz.
Authorities have not yet made public how many people have been impacted by what police have referred to as a mass shooting.
"BPD on scene of a mass shooting at the Tops in the 1200 block of Jefferson Avenue," the Buffalo Police Department tweeted. "Police say multiple people have been struck by gunfire. The shooter is in custody. Motorists and residents are urged to avoid the area."
The Erie County Sheriff's Office expressed its condolences in a tweet following the incident, adding that Sheriff John Garcia "has ordered all available resources and personnel to assist" police.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul tweeted, "I am closely monitoring the shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo. We have offered assistance to local officials. If you are in Buffalo, please avoid the area and follow guidance from law enforcement and local officials."
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Ansys multiphysics platform chosen by Intel Foundry Services to enable silicon performance and reliability
- Ansys® RedHawk-SC™, Ansys® HFSS™ and other multiphysics analysis solutions are selected for Intel Foundry Services' new cloud alliance initiative
- Open, interoperable, scalable nature of Ansys multiphysics solutions and platform will enable more companies to access Intel's leading silicon technologies via the cloud to improve efficiencies
PITTSBURGH, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) today announced that it has joined the Intel Foundry Services (IFS) Cloud Alliance. IFS is a fully vertical, standalone foundry business announced by Intel last year. As part of the company's commitment to meet the growing demand for foundry capacity, Intel is partnering with cloud service providers and EDA suppliers to enable a secure design environment for customers on the cloud. Ansys tools, including Ansys RedHawk-SC, Ansys HFSS, Ansys® Totem™, Ansys® PathFinder™, Ansys® VeloceRF™ and Ansys® RaptorX™, are available as part of this interoperable, cloud-enabled semiconductor design flow that will help enable current and future Intel customers to enhance their productivity.
RedHawk-SC is a next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) power noise signoff platform that is built on Ansys SeaScape, the world's first custom-designed, big data architecture for electronic system design and simulation. Its underlying highly-scalable elastic compute architecture takes full advantage of the cloud, enabling customers to load the largest designs within seconds and quickly explore thousands of scenarios.
"We are pleased to announce the launch of the IFS Cloud Alliance to accelerate design on the cloud," said Rahul Goyal, vice president and general manager of Intel Product and Design Ecosystem Enablement. "We are excited to have Ansys as an alliance partner and look forward to continued collaboration with Ansys to enable efficient reliability and verification flows on the cloud."
The Cloud Alliance advances semiconductor design by ensuring that chip designers have a robust, interoperable EDA workflow that is easily accessible via the cloud. The workflow allows customers to focus on creating unique product ideas, rather than operational tasks.
"Our comprehensive suite of interoperable multiphysics analysis solutions are a key part of IFS first design flow supported on the cloud," said John Lee, vice president and general manager of the semiconductor, electronics, and optics business unit at Ansys. "IFS chose Ansys as their multiphysics partner, as the Ansys platform helps enable customers to work on delivering unique new capabilities while benefiting from Ansys' gold-standard simulation accuracy within popular EDA design flows"
RedHawk-SC and other Ansys multiphysics solutions work with other Ansys tools, EDA implementation flows, and even customers' internally developed solutions.
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Article describes Enteris' strengths and scalability in working with highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients
BOONTON, N.J., August 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enteris BioPharma, Inc., a biotechnology company developing innovative drug products based on its proprietary delivery technologies, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SWK Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SWKH), announced today that Director of Manufacturing at Enteris, Angelo P. Consalvo, was featured in Drug Development and Delivery discussing the capabilities of Enteris as a specialized CDMO able to overcome the pandemic-induced disruption of supply chains for highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs). The feature can be accessed at
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In the article, Mr. Consalvo discussed the skills necessary to work with HPAPIs, the need for quality and safety in manufacturing with these products, and how Enteris has the flexibility and expertise to provide solid oral dosages of these products for clinical trials and small-scale commercial production.
"We are honored to be included in the Drug Development & Delivery special feature and explain how Enteris is responding to a gap in the manufacture of HPAPI solid oral drugs," stated Mr. Consalvo. "The pandemic has tragically highlighted the fragility of larger CMOs. We are proud to offer our specialized skill set and meet a variety of manufacturing needs. We can overcome traditional challenges in the development of HPAPIs such as achieving content uniformity and bioavailability for low-dose, limited quantity products. Most importantly, we can manufacture our high-quality products while saving significant time and resources, prioritizing both safety and efficiency. We are excited to share our knowledge and welcome the opportunity to work with both large pharmaceutical companies and smaller biotechs to service their HPAPI needs."
Enteris BioPharma completed the renovation of its Boonton, NJ, manufacturing plant, which now encompasses a 32,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility with multiple suites dedicated to HPAPI handling/containment and solid oral dose manufacturing. This technical capacity is complemented by extensive experience and specialized knowledge working with HPAPIs and low-dose formulations to achieve excellent content uniformity.
Enteris BioPharma, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SWK Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SWKH) offering total integrated contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services for innovative formulation solutions utilizing its proprietary drug delivery technologies, Peptelligence® and ProPerma®, and contract manufacturing (CMO) services using non-proprietary technologies. The company's proprietary technologies have been the subject of numerous feasibility studies and active development programs, some of which are in clinical development. Additionally, Enteris BioPharma is advancing an innovative internal product pipeline of drug products that address significant unmet clinical needs for which there is no satisfactory treatment option. For more information on Enteris BioPharma and its proprietary oral drug delivery technologies, please visit http://www.EnterisBioPharma.com.
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- An original NFT project based on sandoll's assets, the first font-company in Korea
- Officially registered NFT in the Polygon's ecosystem
- Each Hangul consonant and vowel letters have its own NFT which allows buyers to create their own Korean words by mix and matching the letters.
SEOUL, South Korea, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 25th, sandoll Meta Lab (Sungmin Cho, CEO) plans to release an NFT project "TYPY", where NFT is applied to 40 consonants and vowels of Hangeul letter allowing various combinations of Korean words.
sandoll Meta Lab, a subsidiary of "sandoll Co., Ltd."(http://www.sandoll.co.kr) and Korea's first font-company established in 1984 under the name of "sandoll Typographics", is a font company that operates "sandoll Cloud", the largest "font platform service" in Korea.
Last year, sandoll Meta Lab conducted research and development of advanced blockchain technologies such as separation and combination of NFTs and active "Dapp" (Decentralized App) with Hanguel as the theme. Based on this, the first NFT project "TYPY" was released, challenging the global NFT market.
TYPY's base ideas is that the owner of purchased consonants and vowels of Hangul through minting or trading can create Hangul words through various combinations and create an NFT. The company plans to hold the first minting on April 25th.
Through the process of separating and combining NFTs, it will be possible to create valuable new NFTs. Special benefits will be provided with every successful combination of specific words.
TYPY's core value and competitiveness are to promote Hangeul, teach the principle of word formation through the combination of consonants and vowels, and provide value and fun to owners.
Currently, there are 350 disclosed words with benefits, most of which are block-chain-related Korean words, however "TYPY" is expected to continuously introduce Korean history and entertainment-related words in the future.
In addition, sandoll Meta Lab plans to expand a wide range of NFT businesses using various contents, starting with "TYPY", and actively seeks ways to create synergy in the block chain business.
CEO Sungmin Cho said, "I think it is very meaningful in that it is the first NFT project introduced by a company with font as its identity. Based on the technology of separating and combining NFTs, which is rare in Korea, when the scientific principles of Hangeul can be taught to people around the world, we can expect that we will be able to take the lead as a global Hangeul culture evangelist."
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Counties with the worst commutes in Idaho
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Counties with the worst commutes in Idaho
Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person’s day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability—among a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America’s commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to census data.
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2019. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide.
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#30. Washington County
– Average commute time: 18.8 minutes
— #2,532 longest among all counties nationwide
— 10.9% shorter than state average
— 31.9% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.6%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.5%
– Worked outside county of residence: 14.1%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (69.9%), carpooled (11.9%), walked (7.4%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (7.6%)
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#29. Latah County
– Average commute time: 19 minutes
— #2,492 longest among all counties nationwide
— 10.0% shorter than state average
— 31.2% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 1.4%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 11.4%
– Worked outside county of residence: 6.2%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (65.9%), carpooled (11.2%), walked (13.6%), public transportation (1.2%), worked from home (4.1%)
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#28. Bonneville County
– Average commute time: 19.3 minutes
— #2,441 longest among all counties nationwide
— 8.5% shorter than state average
— 30.1% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.0%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.6%
– Worked outside county of residence: 11.5%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (79.1%), carpooled (10.3%), walked (1.6%), public transportation (3%), worked from home (4.8%)
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#27. Blaine County
– Average commute time: 19.6 minutes
— #2,383 longest among all counties nationwide
— 7.1% shorter than state average
— 29.0% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.3%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 5.5%
– Worked outside county of residence: 3.9%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (76%), carpooled (6.4%), walked (3%), public transportation (1.7%), worked from home (10.1%)
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#26. Payette County
– Average commute time: 20 minutes
— #2,310 longest among all counties nationwide
— 5.2% shorter than state average
— 27.5% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.1%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 12.5%
– Worked outside county of residence: 17.3%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (82%), carpooled (10.4%), walked (3.1%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (3.6%)
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#25. Shoshone County
– Average commute time: 20 minutes
— #2,310 longest among all counties nationwide
— 5.2% shorter than state average
— 27.5% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.6%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 27.0%
– Worked outside county of residence: 12%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (74.6%), carpooled (9.9%), walked (6.8%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (5%)
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#24. Elmore County
– Average commute time: 20.4 minutes
— #2,246 longest among all counties nationwide
— 3.3% shorter than state average
— 26.1% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.0%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.8%
– Worked outside county of residence: 16.2%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (79.2%), carpooled (12.5%), walked (1.9%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (4.1%)
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#23. Ada County
– Average commute time: 20.7 minutes
— #2,191 longest among all counties nationwide
— 1.9% shorter than state average
— 25.0% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 1.2%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 9.0%
– Worked outside county of residence: 6.1%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (80.6%), carpooled (7.4%), walked (1.6%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (7.3%)
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#22. Kootenai County
– Average commute time: 21.9 minutes
— #1,962 longest among all counties nationwide
— 3.8% longer than state average
— 20.7% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 1.7%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.1%
– Worked outside county of residence: 3.2%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (80.8%), carpooled (9.3%), walked (1.9%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (6.1%)
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#21. Benewah County
– Average commute time: 22 minutes
— #1,941 longest among all counties nationwide
— 4.3% longer than state average
— 20.3% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.8%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 26.0%
– Worked outside county of residence: 18.3%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (79.1%), carpooled (9.6%), walked (4.7%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (4.5%)
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#20. Gooding County
– Average commute time: 22.2 minutes
— #1,900 longest among all counties nationwide
— 5.2% longer than state average
— 19.6% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.1%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.9%
– Worked outside county of residence: 35.3%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (79.3%), carpooled (7.3%), walked (2.9%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (7.5%)
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#19. Lewis County
– Average commute time: 22.7 minutes
— #1,785 longest among all counties nationwide
— 7.6% longer than state average
— 17.8% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.7%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.3%
– Worked outside county of residence: 33.8%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (76.1%), carpooled (9.4%), walked (7.5%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (5.5%)
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#18. Oneida County
– Average commute time: 22.7 minutes
— #1,785 longest among all counties nationwide
— 7.6% longer than state average
— 17.8% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.5%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 30.4%
– Worked outside county of residence: 2.8%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (76.8%), carpooled (16%), walked (2.8%), public transportation (0%), worked from home (4.3%)
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#17. Bingham County
– Average commute time: 23.3 minutes
— #1,651 longest among all counties nationwide
— 10.4% longer than state average
— 15.6% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.8%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 16.9%
– Worked outside county of residence: 34.7%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (74.5%), carpooled (14.4%), walked (2.1%), public transportation (2.7%), worked from home (4.7%)
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#16. Jefferson County
– Average commute time: 24 minutes
— #1,486 longest among all counties nationwide
— 13.7% longer than state average
— 13.0% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.4%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 14.6%
– Worked outside county of residence: 55%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (75.9%), carpooled (10.9%), walked (2.4%), public transportation (2.7%), worked from home (6.3%)
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#15. Canyon County
– Average commute time: 24.6 minutes
— #1,335 longest among all counties nationwide
— 16.6% longer than state average
— 10.9% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 1.4%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.2%
– Worked outside county of residence: 36.5%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (79%), carpooled (12.1%), walked (1.6%), public transportation (0.3%), worked from home (5.6%)
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#14. Adams County
– Average commute time: 24.8 minutes
— #1,289 longest among all counties nationwide
— 17.5% longer than state average
— 10.1% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.3%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 13.0%
– Worked outside county of residence: 41.5%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (69.7%), carpooled (12.4%), walked (2.7%), public transportation (0.8%), worked from home (13.5%)
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#13. Fremont County
– Average commute time: 25 minutes
— #1,241 longest among all counties nationwide
— 18.5% longer than state average
— 9.4% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.2%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 11.2%
– Worked outside county of residence: 42.4%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (79%), carpooled (9.9%), walked (2.6%), public transportation (0.7%), worked from home (6.4%)
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#12. Clark County
– Average commute time: 25.2 minutes
— #1,205 longest among all counties nationwide
— 19.4% longer than state average
— 8.7% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.1%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.8%
– Worked outside county of residence: 48.4%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (80.4%), carpooled (7.8%), walked (5.1%), public transportation (0%), worked from home (6.6%)
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#11. Bear Lake County
– Average commute time: 25.5 minutes
— #1,146 longest among all counties nationwide
— 20.9% longer than state average
— 7.6% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 8.8%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 21.9%
– Worked outside county of residence: 18.3%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (71.8%), carpooled (15.9%), walked (4.4%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (6.3%)
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#10. Bonner County
– Average commute time: 25.8 minutes
— #1,087 longest among all counties nationwide
— 22.3% longer than state average
— 6.5% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.9%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 18.1%
– Worked outside county of residence: 11.9%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (73.3%), carpooled (10.8%), walked (2.8%), public transportation (1%), worked from home (9.7%)
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#9. Owyhee County
– Average commute time: 26 minutes
— #1,044 longest among all counties nationwide
— 23.2% longer than state average
— 5.8% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.5%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 18.3%
– Worked outside county of residence: 53.3%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (74.7%), carpooled (12.1%), walked (5.2%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (6.3%)
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#8. Franklin County
– Average commute time: 27.1 minutes
— #846 longest among all counties nationwide
— 28.4% longer than state average
— 1.8% shorter than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 3.2%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 26.6%
– Worked outside county of residence: 5.8%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (80.7%), carpooled (10.7%), walked (2.1%), public transportation (0.9%), worked from home (4.5%)
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#7. Boundary County
– Average commute time: 28.4 minutes
— #642 longest among all counties nationwide
— 34.6% longer than state average
— 2.9% longer than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 5.2%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 25.2%
– Worked outside county of residence: 11.4%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (79.2%), carpooled (9.6%), walked (3.8%), public transportation (0.5%), worked from home (6.9%)
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#6. Gem County
– Average commute time: 29.1 minutes
— #548 longest among all counties nationwide
— 37.9% longer than state average
— 5.4% longer than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 1.7%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 17.2%
– Worked outside county of residence: 43.4%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (77.2%), carpooled (12.3%), walked (0.8%), public transportation (0.1%), worked from home (8.2%)
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#5. Teton County
– Average commute time: 29.3 minutes
— #522 longest among all counties nationwide
— 38.9% longer than state average
— 6.2% longer than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 1.4%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 8.1%
– Worked outside county of residence: 5%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (65%), carpooled (17.8%), walked (2%), public transportation (0.8%), worked from home (13.4%)
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#4. Clearwater County
– Average commute time: 29.5 minutes
— #492 longest among all counties nationwide
— 39.8% longer than state average
— 6.9% longer than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 6.2%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 27.8%
– Worked outside county of residence: 19.9%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (76.4%), carpooled (11.2%), walked (3.5%), public transportation (0.4%), worked from home (5.9%)
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#3. Lincoln County
– Average commute time: 29.6 minutes
— #485 longest among all counties nationwide
— 40.3% longer than state average
— 7.2% longer than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 2.5%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.4%
– Worked outside county of residence: 45.1%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (71.7%), carpooled (16.1%), walked (3.9%), public transportation (1.3%), worked from home (6.5%)
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#2. Boise County
– Average commute time: 38 minutes
— #45 longest among all counties nationwide
— 80.1% longer than state average
— 37.7% longer than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 6.5%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 15.2%
– Worked outside county of residence: 51.9%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (67.7%), carpooled (14.1%), walked (6%), public transportation (0%), worked from home (9.5%)
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#1. Camas County
– Average commute time: 39.1 minutes
— #31 longest among all counties nationwide
— 85.3% longer than state average
— 41.7% longer than national average
– Workers with 90+ minute commute: 13.0%
– Left for work from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 10.3%
– Worked outside county of residence: 53.5%
– Means of transportation: drove alone (81.3%), carpooled (7.1%), walked (0%), public transportation (0%), worked from home (11.2%)
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Police: Man shot, killed while he and another man were ‘playing’ with gun
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - A man was shot and killed Monday night in West Virginia while he and another man were playing with a gun, WSAZ reported.
The Charleston Police Department said 22-year-old Dominique Poindexter was shot just after 10:30 p.m.
Officers said Poindexter and the other man were drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana prior to the shooting.
At one point, the men began “playing” with a firearm they thought was unloaded, officers said.
According to police, the other man pointed the gun at Poindexter and pulled the trigger.
Poindexter was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The man accused of pulling the trigger immediately called 911. Officers said he has been fully cooperating with the investigation.
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JetBlue buys Spirit for $3.8 billion
Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:57 AM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
(AP) - JetBlue is buying Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, creating the nation’s fifth largest airline.
The agreement Thursday comes a day after Spirit’s attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
JetBlue will acquire Spirit for $33.50 per share in cash, including a prepayment of $2.50 per share in cash payable once Spirit stockholders approve the transaction. There’s also a ticking fee of 10 cents per month starting in January 2023 through closing.
The combined airline will have a fleet of 458 aircraft. The airlines will continue to operate independently until after the transaction closes.
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Why men should get tested for the BRCA gene
(CNN) - The BRCA genetic mutation puts people at risk for certain cancers.
Most people associate it with breast cancer, but the gene carries risks for both men and women.
At age 61, Steve Kalister’s father lost his battle to an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Because of his father’s battle, Kalister decided to get genetic testing done.
”I’ve long had concerns about what my risk might be,” he said. ”I’m 50 years old now and certainly want to be around for my family.”
His tests came back BRCA 2 positive.
Having that gene mutation increases his risk of certain cancers including prostate, pancreas and breast.
”Hereditary cancer can be inherited from your mom or your dad, whether you’re a male or a female. So, for example, if you’re a male who’s coming in to see me, you can inherit cancer risk from your mother,” Lindsey Byrne, a licensed genetic counselor at Ohio State University College of Medicine, said.
Byrne says it is important to know your family history on all sides.
If there is cancer in your family, she suggests talking to a doctor to see if genentic testing is right for you.
”It helps us to know who’s at higher risk and when to start screening,” Byrne said.
Since his results, Kalister has changed his lifestyle to limit his risks and makes sure he gets routine tests done yearly.
”It really is kind of a knowledge is power thing for me,” he said.
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Airline Economics' Aviation 100 Awards Recognizes Outstanding Performers in the Aerospace Industry
CHANDLER, Ariz., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, was awarded the No. 1 position on Airline Economics' Aviation 100 "Parts Supplier of the Year" rankings for the second year in a row, recognizing the company as a global authority and leader in the industry.
Parts Supplier of the Year is judged on the following criteria: parts stocked, clients on books/new clients in the past 12 months, locations/number of employees, ability to source, supply and timescale; plus, results from the Aviation News survey.
"We are thrilled to receive this recognition for the second year in a row," said Mike Bianco, CEO of AvAir. "It means so much to us to be honored by our peers in the industry and celebrate the hard work, dedication and services we provide to our clients."
Additionally, Mike Bianco, CEO of AvAir was placed in the top 10 of the prestigious "CEO of the Year" rankings by Airline Economics' Aviation 100 awards. CEO of the Year is judged on the performance of the company over the past 12 months, personal involvement with deals, expansions, agreements and suppliers.
The company had many milestones in 2021 while continuing to be agile and flexible to meet the needs and challenges presented by the global coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the industry. Several strategic partnerships were finalized, notably, the ones with GE Aviation, Iberia Maintenance and HAECO all with the mission to better serve more than 3,100 clients. These partnerships also continued to support the more than 26 million in-stock rotable and consumable components that AvAir manages.
AvAir also proudly retained 100% of its employees and grew the teams by 33% across both the Arizona and Ireland offices. The Dublin facility celebrated its one-year anniversary and received its customs warehouse accreditation from Irish Tax and Customs. This status allows the company to expedite the process of receiving and storing parts it acquires, continuing to save clients both time and money.
With an unmatched financial purchasing capability, AvAir looks to continue to grow its pool of inventory throughout this year and beyond.
AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or consign inventories with more than 26 million in-stock parts. The company is ISO 9001, AS9120, and ASA 100 certified, and adheres to the highest quality standards in all phases: purchasing, receiving, stocking, sales, and shipping.
For more information about AvAir, visit AvAir.aero.
About AvAir
Founded in 2000, Arizona-based AvAir is a global leader in the aviation aftermarket, providing customized inventory solutions for airlines, OEMs, and MROs. AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or consign inventories with more than 26 million in-stock parts. Recognized as a global leader, AvAir has been named "No. 1 Parts Supplier of the Year" by Airline Economics, and "Fastest Growing Companies in America." by Inc. 5000. For more about AvAir, visit AvAir.aero.
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Personal finance course to be required in the future for high school graduation in S. Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – Students in South Carolina will be required in the future to learn skills like managing credit cards and filing taxes to get their diplomas.
“I think it’s so important to try to teach some of these fundamental skills to these kids as soon as they can, so they just get off on the right foot,” personal finance teacher Bill Joy told WIS.
Joy teaches the course to sophomore students and covers units on budgeting, checking, savings and more.
“We actually teach kids how to prepare taxes, and actually some of those kids have gone on to prepare taxes for their parents. So, these are the type of sort of life skills that I think are really valuable,” Joy said.
A law written into the current state budget directs the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to develop the regulations for a required high school course in personal finance by the end of September, which will then be approved by the State Board of Education.
“We all understand our students need this. They need the foundation and the background knowledge and the schema and the financial literacy, rather than finding it out when it’s too late,” David Mathis, the deputy superintendent for SCDE’s Division of College and Career Readiness, said.
Those regulations include how the half-credit requirement will fit in with the 24 credits needed to graduate and which graduating class will be the first that will have to pass the course to earn their diplomas.
Mathis said they want to be able to offer different options for students to complete this requirement, which could include taking the course virtually, as an elective, or as part of their career and technology education requirement.
The new personal finance requirement will not be in place for the upcoming school year, as Mathis said it could take around a year just to develop the course standards.
“Once that is done, we have to build the coursework around that. We have to secure materials and resources that districts can choose from,” Mathis said.
The Department of Education will also have to work in time for professional development and to train teachers on the new course.
Personal finance is a required course to graduate high school in more than a dozen states, including most in the southeast.
Among neighboring states, North Carolina already has a personal finance requirement in place, while Georgia just passed a law this year adding it.
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The Georgia Department of Education’s Milestones test results for the last school year released Friday show improvement over the previous year’s results but are still mostly below pre-pandemic levels.
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Education’s Milestones test results for the last school year released Friday show improvement over the previous year’s results but are still mostly below pre-pandemic levels.
The Milestones standardized tests assess student performance in core academic subjects. The results are used at the student, school, school district and state levels to assess how Georgia students are learning.
Student scores improved on 17 of the 21 assessments, compared to the previous year.
“The state, districts, and local schools have been laser-focused on addressing the impact of lost learning activities,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.
The Department of Education has hired academic recovery specialists and is using summer learning and after-school programs to provide additional learning hours to students.
“These results show those efforts are paying off and students’ academic achievement has returned to the upward trajectory it was on prior to COVID,” Woods said.
Despite the improvement, this year’s results show that a significant number of Georgia children are reading below grade level. In the third grade, 36% of students are reading below grade level. Back in 2019 before the pandemic, 27% of students were reading below grade level.
Among sixth-graders – who would have been in the fourth grade when the pandemic began – 45% are reading below grade level. In 2019, 39% were reading below grade level.
In the eighth grade, 30% of students are reading below grade level.
In terms of high school, only one Milestones test – the American Literature exam – measures reading. Thirty-one percent of students who took the class are reading below grade level.
The tests also cover math as well as science and social studies in some grades.
Only 36% of the eighth-grade students were deemed “proficient and above” in math, meaning they could move on to the next math class without additional support. And for Algebra I, which most but not all Georgia high school students take, only 37% of students are proficient and above.
“We’re going to be using these scores to determine where to push in supports and continue addressing learning loss,” Allison Timberlake, the DOE’s deputy superintendent for assessment and accountability, said.
Timberlake said the 2021-2022 scores will be used to set a new baseline for future performance assessments.
The state will update its list of schools whose results indicate they need extra assistance for the first time since before the pandemic, she said.
Statewide results as well as district and school results are available on the Department of Education website.
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Financing Supports Birch Creek's Growth Ambitions to Scale Solar Development and Greenfield Projects Nationwide
LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Birch Creek Development LLC ("Birch Creek") and Fundamental Renewables, an established provider of debt financing for renewable energy projects, today announced an agreement in which Fundamental Renewables will increase its existing credit facility with Birch Creek to $250 million.
Proceeds from the credit facility will fund the development and construction of utility scale solar projects in Birch Creek's portfolio as well as strategic acquisitions in key markets. In addition, the credit facility supports Birch Creek's solar module procurement strategy, a key component of the company's growth plan.
Birch Creek focuses on the development and financing of utility scale solar and storage projects in the United States. Since 2019, the company has successfully financed over 700 megawatts (MW). Birch Creek has 5+ gigawatts (GW) of utility scale solar pipeline in various stages of development across MISO, PJM, Texas and the Southeast.
"We are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with Fundamental Renewables," said Dan Siegel, CEO of Birch Creek. "This enhanced credit facility lets us execute on our current pipeline and target new opportunities in our core markets, while also giving us the financial backing necessary to pursue our strategic objectives. Fundamental Renewables has been an incredible partner to us over the last three years and our collaboration has resulted in a significant deployment of renewable energy in the United States."
"Birch Creek has developed an impressive pipeline of executable solar and storage projects," said Mark Dominé, Managing Director of Fundamental Renewables. "We are excited to continue working with their talented team to support the development of renewable energy projects nationwide, and we are proud to be part of creating the many environmental benefits these projects will provide."
Fundamental Renewables is the renewable and clean energy investment arm of Fundamental Advisors LP ("Fundamental"). Fundamental has extensive experience investing in public purpose and community assets, including renewable energy, and provides the expertise and added flexibility to offer new and complementary financing solutions.
About Birch Creek Development
Birch Creek formed as a utility scale solar development platform in 2019 and focuses on the development and financing of utility-scale solar and storage projects in the United States. Birch Creek has 5 gigawatts (GW) of pipeline in various stages of development across MISO, PJM, Texas and the Southeast. For more information, please visit www.birchcreekdev.com
About Fundamental Advisors
Fundamental is a leading alternative asset manager dedicated to municipal, public purpose and community assets. Founded in 2007, the firm is focused on targeting control oriented investments in stressed and distressed assets or securities, financing the development or revitalization of public purpose or community assets, and acquiring undervalued securities in the secondary market. Fundamental Renewables is the renewable and clean energy investment arm of Fundamental and a leading provider of debt financing for renewable energy projects. For more information, please visit www.Fundamental.com.
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Smart management on both the Zepp App and adidas Running facilitates efficient and streamlined wellness tracking
BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), has teamed up with the award-winning digital health partner adidas Runtastic to provide unrivaled motivation for the diverse international athletic community, through industry-leading workout tracking and sharing.
As a brand committed to providing products and resources to promote healthier and happier living, Amazfit's proprietary multi-generation BioTracker™ PPG biometric tracking optical sensor technology allows users to accurately monitor a comprehensive range of health and fitness metrics, before generating a detailed activity report in the Zepp App, the brand's mobile app. Friendly to Android and iOS users, the Zepp App facilitates smart management of Amazfit devices - and when combined with the powerful motion and workout status algorithms on those devices, it makes the Amazfit fitness tracking experience one of the most all-inclusive available to global users across 90+ countries.
adidas Runtastic is a well-established digital platform that empowers its 182 million athletes to reach their fitness goals with adaptive guidance and motivation. Its integrated Partner API system enables safe and scalable data transmission, while allowing members to sync select activity data from their smart wearables to the adidas Running app, for efficient data tracking and comprehensive activity reports.
Data dimensions that can be synchronized include: distance, duration, heart rate, speed, start/end time, and so on - enabling users to instantly check their physical status on their Amazfit smart wearable, while also sharing their activity to a global online community. After each workout, users will also receive a customized sports report on the adidas Running app to assist with targeted and effective training improvements in the future.
Speaking on this partnership, Amazfit's Vice President, Bin Fan, said, "We are excited to have entered into this partnership with adidas Runtastic. As two global brands with a shared passion for creating products that help users advance their fitness journeys, we hope this partnership will further support Amazfit's continued growth and expansion into the larger global sports community."
Stuart Wells, VP Marketing at adidas Runtastic, also commented: "adidas Runtastic are stoked to collaborate with brands that recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. With Amazfit as a new health partner, we'll continue to change lives through supporting athletes of all shapes and sizes in achieving their fitness goals."
The official partnership kicks off in Q4, 2022. All features will be available with the brand-new Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 to begin with, with compatibility for other Amazfit health and fitness smartwatches to be added. For more information, visit the official websites of Amazfit and Runtastic.
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About Amazfit
Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company. Offering a wide selection of smart watches and bands, Amazfit's brand essence is "Up Your Game", encouraging users to live their passions and express their active spirits freely. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform that delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals.
Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, and EMEA and APAC regions. For more information about Amazfit, visit https://www.amazfit.com/de/
About adidas Runtastic
Through sport, we have the power to change lives. adidas Runtastic, founded in 2009, has been a proud member of the adidas family since 2015. Through the adidas Running and adidas Training apps, Runtastic empowers athletes to reach their fitness goals with adaptive guidance and motivation. adidas Runtastic creates a best-in-class running and training experience for its more than 185 million member registrations by inspiring and enabling connected athletes to achieve their goals at every stage in their fitness journey.
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NEW YORK , May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of FTC Solar, Inc. ("FTC Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FTCI). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether FTC Solar and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On January 14, 2022, Bank of America downgraded FTC Solar shares to Underperform from Neutral, opining that the Company is "among the [companies] most exposed to potential delay dynamics associated with utility-scale solar projects in the U.S. for 2022," noting that nearly all of FTC Solar's revenue is derived from the U.S., with international projects expected to contribute meaningfully only from 2023 and beyond.
On this news, FTC Solar's stock price fell $0.95 per share, or 15.63%, to close at $5.13 per share on January 14, 2022.
Then, on May 10, 2022, FTC Solar issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other items, FTC Solar disclosed non-GAAP earnings per share and revenue that both fell short of expectations.
On this new, FTC Solar's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on May 10, 2022.
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Bryan County launches new emergency alert system
BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) -Bryan County has launched an Emergency Alert Messaging System this week.
This has taken the county just four months to put together.
Ron Boyer, Bryan County Commissioner District 1, said this new technology is needed due to the growth of the county.
This will allow quicker and effective communication in case of an emergency.
“There haven’t been any alert system for us locally to be able to send out,” Bryan County Emergency Manager Cody Allen said.
Until now, Bryan County has had to rely on multiple sources to alert residents of an emergency.
But now they have a main point of contact to send urgent alerts.
“Our new emergency alert system will allow us the send emergency alerts to everybody who signs up,” added Allen.
In addition to weather emergencies, the new system can be used to send alerts of burn bans and other important information.
“This system will be better than we’ve ever had. Is it full proof? It’s only going to be as full proof as the user that’s going to use it. So if they don’t have their phone on, then it won’t be good. But in today’s world everyone has a cellphone,” said Boyer.
Before the county relied on alerts from Oklahoma City, risking a delay of critical seconds and sometimes minutes.
“The problem with that is some of the information could be as old as 15 minutes before we would receive it. and in a tornado environment,15 minutes could be 12 to 20 miles that it’s moved, 15 minutes could kill you” Boyer added.
While the county will still sound outdoor warning sirens, Boyers hopes that this new alert system will be an added layer of protection.
“Siren systems are very marginal effective in the wind, they’re good for outside events, you have a football game going on or something. But if you’re in your house you won’t probably hear them,” said Boyer.
Bryan County Emergency Management has also added a team of volunteer storm spotters that will report from the ground in the case that a tornado touches ground.
If you would like to volunteer as a storm spotter you can contact Cody Allen at (580) 380-4696.
To sign up for the Emergency Alert Messaging System, click here.
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During times of economic hardship, the national non-profit organization supports its animal welfare partners serving communities and pet families.
SAN ANTONIO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic turbulence affects pets, too. And during times of financial strain and uncertainty, Petco Love stands strong supporting animal welfare organizations, pets, and pet families to help keep them healthy and safe. To this end, Petco Love has announced $15 million in grant investments to its hundreds of animal welfare partners across the U.S.
Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. And Petco Love helps find loving homes for pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations across the U.S., with 6.5 million pets adopted — and counting.
Economic uncertainty and hardship doubly impact our nation's animal welfare organizations, and the toll can be dire. Not only do they face supply chain challenges, worker shortages, and inflation's ripple effects, but challenging times actually increase the need for their services.
As families face financial hardship, animal welfare organizations are overwhelmed with requests for help, and these same financial pressures result in decreased donations when they are most needed. Without community support of volunteers, fosters, and donations, animal shelters are on the brink of critical situations, with some facing the prospect of euthanizing pets due to lack of resources.
"Petco Love's investment strategy prioritizes grant funding to the hardest working under-resourced organizations with a relentless determination to save pet lives. Our commitment to a future in which no pet is unnecessarily euthanized means we must support our partners' lifesaving work particularly during the difficult times when they need us most," said Susanne Kogut, president of Petco Love.
Petco Love's lifesaving support is powered by resilient pet parents who not only take incredible care of their pets, but they shop with a spirit of generosity helping others in need with a donation to Petco Love.
In addition to Petco Love's grant investment support to on-the-ground programs that mitigate the effects of economic downturns, Petco Love provides direct resources to keep pets healthy and to stay with their loving families, including the following:
- Petco Love Lost, a searchable national pet lost and found database — which is fast, free and easy to use. With 1 in 3 pets going missing in their lifetime, Petco Love Lost can be used by anyone who loses or finds a pet and seeks to reunite pets directly with their families;
- Free pet vaccines that give pets their best shot at healthy lives by preventing deadly diseases such as parvo, distemper, and panleukopenia. Since August 2021, Petco Love has provided more than 800,000 family pets with these vaccinations to create healthy pet communities.
In making this $15 million investment in animal welfare organizations that steward the philosophy of love and respect for animals, Petco Love hopes to galvanize pet parents, caretakers, and the communities in which they live to also take action to make the world a better, safer, more caring place for all pets. And during times of economic hardship, this goal is more critical than ever.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide.
Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.
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Bidens to host 2020 US Olympic Team at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to host the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team at the White House this week, staging a much-delayed, in-person celebration of the Japan Games that were themselves pushed back a year by the coronavirus. The president and first lady Jill Biden will host the Olympians on Wednesday on the South Lawn. Jill Biden made her first solo overseas trip as first lady by traveling to Tokyo to attend the 2020 Olympics in July 2021 — though access remained restricted because of the pandemic. The Bidens also hosted a virtual celebration for Team USA from the Tokyo Olympics last summer. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/02/bidens-to-host-2020-us-olympic-team-at-white-house/ | 2022-05-02T23:18:31Z |
Rocket Man launches into web3 with one-of-a-kind Jadu virtual hoverboard, and Rocket NFT providing holders access to exclusive drops, pre-sale opportunities and more
LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading into NFT.NYC, global music legend Elton John announces his entrance into web3 by partnering with Jadu and Sweet to auction a one-of-a-kind Rocket Man Jadu Hoverboard NFT in addition to releasing a series of access tokens that give holders the opportunity to unlock a host of future fan experiences as part of the the Rocket NFT Club (nft.eltonjohn.com).
The Jadu Hoverboard auction begins at 10 am ET on Monday June 20 and will close on Wednesday Jun 22, 2022 at 6pm EST with all sales benefitting the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF).
Produced by Jadu, an Augmented Reality (AR) platform that puts web3 avatars at the center of gameplay mapped to the real world, the Rocket Man Hoverboard is the rarest of the 6,666 items within the Jadu Hoverboard collection. Designed by Voxel Bunny, who built Jadu's iconic jetpacks and hoverboards, the design creatively references a keyboard pinball machine, paying homage to Elton John "Pinball Wizard" Video from 1975, built inside the chassis supported by classic Elton John features including iconic star glasses, piano keys and the actual musical notes from "Rocket Man."
"As a fellow LGTBQ+ artist, it's hard to put into words the pride I feel paying tribute to Elton John & his legacy which continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of so many," said Voxel Bunny. "And knowing that my creation will play a role in helping to end the AIDS epidemic for the most vulnerable individuals and communities means the world to me," said Voxel Bunny.
"Whilst I'm no metaverse expert (!) I wanted to make sure that my first NFT was something true to me, and collaborating with LGBTQ+ artist Voxel Bunny and Jadu on something so unique which benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation for Pride month, was the perfect opportunity." said Elton John "Web3 has the potential to bring people from across the world together like never before and I'm excited for the opportunities to connect with my fans in a vibrant and growing community."
"Our team pours its heart into crafting virtual items that are expressive without constraint and allow collectors to develop a new relationship with their physical surroundings," said Jadu founder and CEO Asad J. Malik. "It's been a true delight to design our rarest Hoverboard with Elton John's iconic body of work as an inspiration and we're honored to play a small role in the Elton John AIDS Foundation fulfilling its mission to end the AIDS epidemic."
"Elton John has been on the frontline of innovation in music, fashion, and technology for over half a millenia. During his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, the release of these Elton John access tokens combines the innovative web3 world with Elton's penchant for providing high-value opportunities accessible to his entire fanbase," said Tom Mizzone, CEO of Sweet. "Together with Elton, we at Sweet look forward to continuing to reveal the additional benefits of the Yellow Brick Roadmap."
ABOUT ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION
The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organisations in the world. The Foundation's mission is simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic. The Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to overcome the stigma, discrimination and neglect that keeps us from ending AIDS. With the mobilisation of our network of generous supporters and partners, we fund local experts across four continents to challenge discrimination, prevent infections and provide treatment as well as influencing governments to end AIDS. www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org
ABOUT JADU
Jadu is an augmented reality (AR) game-world built around virtual items owned by its community of players. Jadu is developing an AR mobile app, emerging from beta in summer 2022, that connects to players' Ethereum wallets, letting them turn their 3D animated NFTs into playable avatars. For more information about Jadu, visit jadu.ar, for more information on Jadu Hoverboards, visit jadu.ar/nft/hoverboards and to join the Jadu Mirroverse Discord, visit discord.com/invite/jadu.
As more aspects of our social lives go digital, the Metaverse continues to gain traction, with Jadu offering a unique take: virtual items that work in the physical world with the help of AR. Jadu crafts fantastical virtual objects like Hoverboards and Jetpacks that can be owned as NFTs and used in-game by 3D playable avatars. Considered some of the finest items in the metaverse, they've generated over $25M in trading. Past Jadu hoverboard collaborations include Seven-Time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, Canadian musician and internet sensation, GRIMES, legendary American rapper Snoop Dogg among others.
ABOUT SWEET
New York-based Sweet is a highly flexible, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) platform and marketplace used by top creators, sports, entertainment, and consumer brands worldwide. Sweet delivers immersive NFT programs driving revenue, consumer engagement, and gamified experiences reaching both sophisticated and novice NFT collectors in ways never before possible. For more information, please visit sweet.io
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NEW YORK and LONDON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventus, a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, today received the award for Best Trade Surveillance Solution at the RegTech Insight Awards Europe 2022. The award is the second this month for the firm's Validus platform and recognizes the company's continued growth and expansion within the European region.
Presented at a luncheon ceremony in London, the award was determined by votes from throughout the capital markets community. RegTech Insight, an A-Team Group publication, said this year's awards had more entries and votes than ever before, following selection of the shortlist in each category by the editorial staff and advisory board.
Angela Wilbraham, CEO at A-Team Group, said: "Congratulations to Eventus for winning the 2022 RegTech Insight Award Europe for Best Trade Surveillance Solution. This year's RegTech Insight Europe awards have been extremely popular and competitive, highlighting established solution providers and innovative newcomers that help capital markets participants respond effectively and efficiently to evolving and ever more complex regulatory requirements across the global financial services industry."
Eventus CEO Travis Schwab said: "We've been putting substantial resources into our expansion in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. It's a great honor to receive this recognition based on votes from capital markets participants who appreciate our high level of service, the expertise of our growing team and our proven ability to deliver for our clients."
Last fall, Eventus won the award for Best Trade Surveillance Solution in the RegTech Insight Awards APAC 2021, one of four awards the firm received in 2021 for its efforts in the Asia-Pacific region. Eventus has previously won two RegTech Insight awards for trade surveillance addressing U.S. regulations. Earlier this month, the company won the Markets Media Markets Choice Award for Best in RegTech for the third consecutive year.
The annual RegTech Insight Awards Europe recognize both established solution providers and innovative newcomers, seeking to herald and highlight regulatory technology solutions that throughout the year have successfully improved firms' ability to effectively respond to the evolving and ever more complex regulatory requirements across the global financial services industry.
About Eventus
Eventus is a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions. Its powerful, award-winning Validus platform is easy to deploy, customize and operate across equities, options, futures, foreign exchange (FX), fixed income and digital asset markets. Validus is proven in the most complex, high-volume and real-time environments of tier-1 banks, broker-dealers, futures commission merchants (FCMs), proprietary trading groups, market centers, buy-side institutions, energy and commodity trading firms, and regulators. The company's rapidly growing client base relies on Validus and Eventus' responsive support and product development teams to overcome its most pressing regulatory challenges. For more, visit www.eventus.com.
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Blackbaud Institute Celebrates 10 Years of its Charitable Giving Index with a Series of Fireside Chats to Help Social Good and Nonprofit Leaders Understand Key Trends
CHARLESTON, S.C., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, is celebrating 10 years of its quarterly charitable giving index. The Blackbaud Institute aims to keep nonprofit executives informed with sector trends, industry insights and timely, relevant research to help guide their organizations and their teams to success.
Tracking over $40 billion in US-based charitable giving from over 8,400 organizations, the Blackbaud Institute Index is updated each quarter and reports year-over-year percent changes and giving to-date for the last 12 months. The Index features overall giving trends and can be viewed by organization size and by subsector. In addition to providing quarterly insights, the Index offers the context that organizations need to leverage the data as a benchmark against their efforts.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Index, the Blackbaud Institute will host a series of free, virtual "fireside chats" with the sector's foremost thought leaders and experts to give nonprofit leaders a clear picture of the trends that have shaped, and will continue to shape, the philanthropic landscape. Invited experts will cover trends and provide new insights around donor engagement, direct marketing, events and leadership.
Upcoming conversations include:
- June 9, 12:00 p.m. ET: The Science of Philanthropy with Chuck Longfield, founder of the Blackbaud Institute Index and former chief scientist at Blackbaud
- June 29, 12:00 p.m. ET: Achieving Marketing Maturity with Rachel Clemens, chief marketing officer, Mighty Citizen
- July 26, 1:00 p.m. ET: The Value Proposition with Tim Kachuriak, chief innovation and optimization officer, NextAfter
- Aug. 16, 1:00 p.m. ET: From Awareness to IMPACT: How your Brand Can Drive Higher Value with Ben Smithee, chief executive officer of The Smithee Group
- Sept. 8, 1:00 p.m. ET: The History of Direct Marketing: From Mail to Email and Beyond with Roger Craver, editor of The Agitator
- Sept. 28, 12:00 pm ET: Leadership and the Surprising Gift of Doubt with Marc Pitman, bestselling author and chief executive officer of Concord Leadership Group
- Oct. 26, 1:00 p.m. ET: The Shifting Demographics and Perspectives of Donors with Dr. Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs at Indiana University Lily School of Philanthropy
Find more details and register for free here. Additional dates to be added soon.
"In today's giving climate, social good organizations are continuing to support pandemic-related causes, while responding to heightened awareness of social issues, adopting digital-first strategies, and navigating a new environment with inflation on the rise," said Ashley Thompson, managing director, Blackbaud Institute. "Leaders of nonprofit organizations need to be aware of the trends shaping the philanthropic space so they can best position themselves for the future. We're proud to provide charitable trends through the Blackbaud Institute Index, and tactical expertise through our upcoming series celebrating the Index's 10th anniversary."
The Blackbaud Institute's mission is to convene the best minds in philanthropy to develop and share leading edge research and insight that accelerates the impact of the social good community. Operating as part of Blackbaud's commitment to the Ecosystem of Good®, all Blackbaud Institute resources are provided to the social good community free of cost.
The Blackbaud Institute drives research and insight to accelerate the impact of the social good community. It convenes expert partners from across the philanthropic sector to foster diverse perspectives, collective thinking, and collaborative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Using the most comprehensive data set in the social good community, the Blackbaud Institute and its partners conduct research, uncover strategic insight and share results broadly to drive effective philanthropy at every stage, from fundraising to outcomes. Knowledge is powering the future of social good, and the Blackbaud Institute is an engine of that progress. Learn more, sign up for our newsletter, explore our knowledge base of social good best practices and trends, see the latest quarterly statistics on giving, and check out our most recent resources at www.blackbaudinstitute.com.
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world's leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG), school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than four decades, Blackbaud is a remote-first company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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Hepsiburada launches the pilot store based on artificial intelligence with a 'pick and go' concept.
ISTANBUL, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform, today announces the launch of Hepsiburada Smart by MIMEX, a new offline shopping experience that uses artificial intelligence, image processing and digital sensors to allow customers to simply pick their products off the shelf and leave the store.
Hepsiburada Smart, featuring the MIMEX smart store concept, was launched with the support of approximately 2.2 million euros from the European Commission within the scope of Horizon 2020, one of the world's largest R&D and innovation programs. MIMEX, short for 'Micro Market Experience', was developed by Hepsiburada, as well as four other international companies (Spindox-Italy, Cefla-Italy, Metrica6-Spain, Fondazione Bruno Kessler-Italy) operating in the fields of hardware, sensors, camera systems and smart shelves. The store offers its customers an easy, fast and frictionless shopping experience.
'Pick and go' concept …
In Hepsiburada Smart, there is no physical payment point. All shopping-related transactions are carried out using artificial intelligence, image processing and digital weight sensor technologies, to deliver an easy and convenient shopping experience for shoppers.
The customers start their shopping journey by scanning the QR code on the kiosk at the entrance of the Hepsiburada Smart store. All they then need to do is enter the store, choose the products they like, and leave. Products chosen by customers are instantly added to the virtual cart in the application, and products left back on the shelf are immediately removed from the cart. When the shopping is completed, the customers simply leave the store without making any physical payment. The entire shopping process can be completed in seconds with no wasted time.
Hepsiburada Smart: Artificial intelligence-based image processing technology and low store costs
The artificial intelligence-based image processing technology used in the store distinguishes Hepsiburada Smart by MIMEX from the few similar cashierless store models in the global retail market. Thanks to the technology used in this project, the Hepsiburada SMART stores can be deployed and operated with relatively lower costs.
Hepsiburada CEO Mr. Emirdağ stated: "We are proud to continue representing Türkiye in the global technology arena with innovation and transforming the way our customers are able to shop. The launch of Hepsiburada Smart is a great testament to our vision of leading digitalization of commerce. Our R&D teams will continue to develop this kind of innovative projects by combining their expertise with internal partnerships and drive innovation in the smart retail sector."
Hepsiburada Smart by MIMEX will be opened to customers in Trump Mall in İstanbul by the beginning of January 2023.
About Hepsiburada
Hepsiburada is a leading e-commerce technology platform in Türkiye, combining a globally proven e-commerce business model with a one-stop 'Super App' to cater to our customers' everyday needs and to help make people's daily lives better. Customers can access a broad range of products and services including same-day delivery of groceries and essentials, products from international merchants, airline tickets and payment services through our embedded digital wallet, Hepsipay. As at the end of March 2022, we had seamlessly connected 44.2 million members and 82.9 thousand Active Merchants.
Founded in Istanbul in 2000, Hepsiburada was built to lead the digitalization of commerce in Türkiye. As a female-founded organization, we are committed to meaningful action to empower women. Through our 'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' program, we have reached over 32 thousand female entrepreneurs across Türkiye to date.
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TOLEDO, Spain , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- uin has announced a new partnership with the National Gallery, London to breathe new life into its classic and latest footwear by recrafting uin's iconic travel shoes using designs inspired by timeless masterpieces housed in one of the most celebrated art galleries in the world. Global art and cultural IP specialist ARTiSTORY brokered the deal for uin to acquire the global creative rights (excluding China) for the new "A Timeless Journey" collaborative collection that features art pieces by era-defining impressionist painters such as Van Gogh and Monet.
The nine-piece collaborative collection includes graphic designs that draw inspiration from Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Claude Monet's The Water-Lily Pond, Georges Seurat's The Seine Seen from La Grande Jatte, and Edgar Degas's Ballet Dancers. By distilling and purifying the colors and artistic elements of those stimulating vintage paintings, Fernando Acevedo, Chief Designer and Co-founder of uin, reimagines and recreates a theme that captures and transcends the strength and essence of the art pieces. The result is a marriage of the traditional impressionist style and modern interpretation that compels the designs to radiate a newfound charm.
"uin Art Travel Shoes are determined to create a new category of travel shoes, combining simple while natural and comfortable products with creative artistic patterns. The colors and inspirations of those artists fit perfectly into our brand philosophy, and we are excited to set forth on this timeless journey together with images inspired by the National Gallery's masterpieces," said Mr. Acevedo.
Originated in Toledo, Spain, uin's design philosophy for its travel shoes series is the embodiment of two passions that unite humanity across different cultures and continents – travel and art. Combining innovative and comfortable technologies, Fernando Acevedo celebrates the positive emotions emanating from these two types of life-enriching activities by incorporating colorful and soul-freeing pictorial languages that resonates with global travel lovers and artists alike.
Inspired by some of the best-known and best-loved impressionist paintings, the National Gallery, London and uin collaboration marks a new adventure, one that allows uin to reinterpret the artistic feelings embedded in those beautiful and dream-like art pieces in a modern light to redefine footwear design. Staying true to its brand values, uin also hopes to bring warmth and inspiration to customers through the new collection, as well as grant them an immersive artistic and cultural experience whenever they embark on a new journey.
The pandemic has transformed the way that people look at the world and themselves as it awakens us to the need for self-exploration and world travel. Against this backdrop, uin's simple and natural design, enriched with creative artistic patterns, speaks to and inspires those who are motivated to seek spiritual comfort and external adventures through cultural experiences. Over the past few years, uin has launched multiple IP collaborations with global artists and brands, with its Smiley Collection; Destination Collection, Pet Collection and Blossom Collection receiving positive market feedback from over 100 countries. In the US, uin Footwear saw a fifteen-fold sales increase from 2019 to 2021.
About uin
With travel and art embedded in its DNA, uin seeks to reimagine the design of travel shoes by giving them a new identity that matches people's ever-evolving lifestyles. In the exploration of the artistic expression that fuses the natural with the fashioned, the chief designer Fernando Acevedo creates the "uin Art Travel Shoes" series whose design philosophy gracefully centers on the spiritual and emotional power that travel delivers, allowing people to enjoy self-expression through vibrantly colorful patterns that embody youthful energy and freedom.
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Opelka beats Isner in Houston for first clay title
HOUSTON (AP) — Reilly Opelka beat fellow American John Isner 6-3, 7-6 (7) on Sunday to win the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in the tallest matchup in an ATP Tour final. The 6-foot-11 Opelka won his fourth tour title and first on clay. He improved to 5-1 against the 6-10 Isner. The 24-year-old Opelka, seeded third has won all his titles in the United States, taking the first in 2019 in an indoor event in New York and following at Delray Beach in 2020 and Dallas this year. The 36-year-old Isner, seeded fourth, won in Houston in 2013. He has 16 ATP Tour titles. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/10/opelka-beats-isner-in-houston-for-first-clay-title/ | 2022-04-11T00:37:41Z |
Transition to third-party manufacturing is the latest step by Peloton to simplify its supply chain and optimize its cost structure
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) ("Peloton" or the "Company") today announced it is exiting all owned-manufacturing operations and expanding its current relationship with leading Taiwanese manufacturer Rexon Industrial Corp.
The shift is a natural progression in Peloton's strategy to simplify its supply chain and focus on technology and best-in-class content to continue driving the business forward as the leading global Connected Fitness company.
Rexon will become the primary manufacturer of the hardware for Peloton's iconic Bike and Tread product lines. Along with this expanded partnership, Peloton will be suspending operations at its Tonic Fitness Technology, Inc. facility through the remainder of 2022. The Company acquired Tonic in October 2019.
Peloton Chief Supply Chain Officer Andy Rendich said, "We are thrilled to be expanding our partnership with Rexon, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer with over 50 years of experience. Rexon has been with Peloton for many years and is a proven partner for our global operations. We plan to maintain a significant corporate and manufacturing presence in Taiwan with over 100 Peloton Taiwan team members who continue to play a key role in our engineering and manufacturing strategy."
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy said, "Today we take another significant step in simplifying our supply chain and variablizing our cost structure – a key priority for us. We believe that this along with other initiatives will enable us to continue reducing the cash burden on the business and increase our flexibility. Partnering with market-leading third party suppliers, Peloton will be able to focus on what we do best – using technology and content to help our 7 million Members become the best versions of themselves."
Rexon CEO Rex Wang said, "We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with Peloton as the Company reaffirms its commitment to Taiwan. For years, Rexon has worked side by side with Peloton to produce the hardware behind its iconic and industry-leading products. We are grateful for the opportunity to play an even greater role in the Company's manufacturing and look forward to continued collaboration in the future."
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Peloton is the leading interactive fitness platform in the world with a loyal community of more than 7 million Members. The Company pioneered connected, technology-enabled fitness, and the streaming of immersive, instructor-led boutique classes for its Members anytime, anywhere. Peloton makes fitness entertaining, approachable, effective, and convenient, while fostering social connections that motivate its Members to be the best versions of themselves. An innovator at the nexus of fitness, technology, and media, Peloton has reinvented the fitness industry by developing a first-of-its-kind subscription platform that seamlessly combines the best equipment, proprietary networked software, and world-class streaming digital fitness and wellness content, creating a product that its Members love. Consumers can access the brand's immersive content through the Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, Peloton Bike+, Peloton Guide and Peloton App, which allows access to a full slate of fitness classes across disciplines, on any iOS or Android device, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku TVs, and Chromecast and Android TV. Organizations and enterprises can access select Peloton products and the platform for their teams and customers through Peloton Corporate Wellness or Peloton Commercial. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has a growing number of retail showrooms across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SturdyAI, which develops the AI-driven customer intelligence and automation solution enabling businesses to listen to and take action on feedback from their user base to reduce customer churn and lift dollar retention, announced today that it has been certified with Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) Type II compliance further demonstrating its commitment to data protection practices.
The SOC 2 certification affirms that SturdyAI's infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures, and operations have been formally reviewed by a verified, independent third party. The certification underscores SturdyAI's ongoing data-security commitment to its customers who entrust SturdyAI to provide customer-facing teams with just-in-time insights to detect revenue-related risks and opportunities.
"At SturdyAI, the security and integrity of our customers' information is of utmost importance," says Eric Weidner, Director of DevOps at SturdyAI. "SturdyAI has developed and maintains a comprehensive Information Security Management program to manage risks to the security, availability, confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of SturdyAI systems and products. Our program has been independently audited, verified, and certified to meet the requirements of Trust Services Criteria SOC2 Type II."
SturdyAI customers from the enterprise B2B SaaS, fintech and health tech industries often operate in heavily regulated environments, requiring SturdyAI to be at the vanguard of data protection practices. Investing in and attaining SOC 2 Type II compliance is a testament to the commitment SturdyAI has to its customers and their customers and end users.
SturdyAI develops the AI-driven customer intelligence and automation platform, Sturdy. The solution enables companies to leverage the power of AI and automation to build more durable and profitable customer relationships which improves dollar retention. Sturdy uses natural language processing and machine learning to help teams improve products, processes, relationships, and revenue by using the most valuable data they already have: the feedback they receive every day from customers.
SturdyAI recently raised $3.1M in funding from Grotech and other strategic partners. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, SturdyAI was founded by Steve Hazelton, Joel Passen, and Nathaniel Hazleton. Steve Hazelton and Joel Passen are SaaS entrepreneurs who previously founded Newton, a recruitment platform that was acquired by Paycor in 2016. For more information about SturdyAI visit the website SturdyAI.
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PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), an agricultural sciences company, today announced a new global sustainability platform that accelerates the company's goals on climate change, food security, conservation and social justice. The platform builds on FMC's 10 years of progress and represents the next evolution of the company's ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, globally.
"Throughout our history, FMC's technology and ingenuity have empowered farmers to safely and sustainably grow food the world needs," said Mark Douglas, president and chief executive officer of FMC. "Our new Greater Than Green platform takes FMC's commitment to farmers, the environment and our communities to the next level with sharper, more aggressive targets to track our progress. On the eve of Earth Day 2022, we are proud to share how FMC is investing in our planet."
Aligned with key U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, Greater Than Green accelerates agricultural innovation while advancing the company's climate strategy and diversity, equity and inclusion goals. FMC's commitments on these issues center on three areas: Protection, Innovation and Engagement. It is comprised of 11 strategic imperatives FMC will track and measure over time. Among the imperatives, FMC has committed to:
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2035
- Use renewable energy at all FMC locations
- Broaden its portfolio of new solutions to maximize crop yields on existing farmland
- Enable advancements in farming that reduce on-farm carbon emissions and promote water stewardship
- Enrich lives and livelihoods of minority and smallholder farmers
- Cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
FMC's expanded sustainability commitments include a more rigorous focus on environmental metrics. As the company announced in 2021, one of its signature imperatives is an industry-leading target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. The company recently achieved the first milestone in its net-zero journey, submitting near-term 2030 emissions reduction targets to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Business Ambition for 1.5°C. These include 42 percent absolute reduction for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions and 25 percent absolute reduction for Scope 3 emissions.
In addition to company-wide emissions, FMC is actively tracking and reducing water use and waste disposal across its manufacturing sites, and recently reset its long-term goals to drive greater improvements in water efficiency and waste reduction, reuse and recovery.
For example, FMC has committed to implement sustainable water practices as defined by the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard at all sites by 2035. The company will focus first on high-risk areas, pursuing AWS certification for sites in those locations by 2030. Furthermore, FMC will pursue 100 percent waste-to-beneficial reuse by 2035, which includes reductions in waste generation, reuse of materials, recycling and energy recovery.
"Greater Than Green represents a significant leap forward for FMC's longstanding commitment to sustainability," said Karen Totland, vice president and chief sustainability officer at FMC. "From efforts to foster a more resilient and sustainable food system to aggressive goals around net-zero emissions, energy, water and waste reduction, we're setting a new standard for sustainability in our industry."
Additional information about FMC's sustainability progress and goals, including an online copy of the company's sustainability report, is available at fmc.com/sustainability.
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn® and Twitter®.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. ("17EdTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YQ).
Class Period: December 2020 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 19, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their 17EdTech investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendant 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the IPO; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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New guidelines aim to accelerate multi-factor authentication deployment and adoption with FIDO security keys
DENVER, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identiverse -- The FIDO Alliance today released new user experience (UX) guidelines to help accelerate deployment and adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) with FIDO security keys.
The FIDO Security Key UX Guidelines are available at https://fidoalliance.org/ux-guidelines/.
FIDO security keys – small, portable high-security devices that connect to a phone or computer via USB, Bluetooth or NFC – are considered by many to be the "gold standard" for multi-factor authentication. Simply touching this device during sign-in protects accounts from a targeted attack 100% of the time. Many services, including Twitter and Facebook, now offer the option to enable FIDO security keys for mobile and desktop access.
The aim of the FIDO Security Key UX Guidelines is to help online service providers design a better, more consistent user experience for the consumer security key audience and ultimately maximize adoption. The document provides UX guidelines for all major steps of a consumer's journey with FIDO security keys: awareness; consideration; enrollment; management; and authentication.
"Having reached widespread support for FIDO Authentication across the web, the FIDO Alliance is increasingly focused on ways to grow and ultimately reach mass adoption. One of our primary areas of focus towards this objective is making FIDO more usable and accessible," said Andrew Shikiar, executive director and CMO of the FIDO Alliance. "We've established a FIDO UX Task Force consisting of UX experts from around the globe to conduct research and provide guidance on how to optimize user journeys as users enroll in, and subsequently sign in, with FIDO in various use cases. Today's guidelines follow our first set of UX guidelines focused on the desktop authenticator user experience, with more to follow. I strongly encourage service providers to leverage these best practices when rolling out FIDO Authentication."
The guidelines were created by the FIDO Alliance UX Task Force in partnership with usability research firm Blink UX. They conducted formal research of FIDO user journeys and actively engaged with FIDO Alliance stakeholders to establish these FIDO security key UX best practices. The guidelines were developed following multiple sessions of moderated and unmoderated consumer research conducted by Blink UX, in collaboration with FIDO UX Task Force members.
Attending Identiverse? Learn more about the guidelines today, June 22, during the session "Optimizing UX for FIDO Security Keys" at 12:00 pm MDT.
The FIDO UX Task Force for this project was established to develop best UX practices for implementing MFA with FIDO security keys for consumer web-based sites on desktops/laptops across platforms. Member volunteers for this project included product and design leaders from Feitian, Google, IBM, Idemia, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Meta, Microsoft, NIST, OneSpan North America, Onfido, Trusona, Trustkey, Visa, VMware, and Yubico.
The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance was formed in July 2012 to address the lack of interoperability among strong authentication technologies, and remedy the problems users face with creating and remembering multiple usernames and passwords. By harnessing the collective expertise of hundreds of leading technology, consumer services and government organizations, the FIDO Alliance is enabling simpler and stronger online experiences and more secure online identities and devices. The FIDO Alliance creates and publishes specifications, executes rigorous certification programs and educates consumers in order to build confidence and trust in FIDO Certified products and services.
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RADNOR, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Oscar Health, Inc. (Oscar) (NYSE: OSCR). The action charges Oscar with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Oscar's materially misleading statements to the public, Oscar investors have suffered significant losses.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: JULY 11, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: PURSUANT AND/OR TRACEABLE TO OSCAR'S MARCH 2021 IPO THROUGH MAY 12, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. (484) 270-1453 or Toll Free (844) 887-9500 or Email at info@ktmc.com
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
OSCAR'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
In March, 2021, Oscar conducted its IPO, selling 36,391,946 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $39.00 per share. Oscar received net proceeds of approximately $1.3 billion from the IPO.
On August 12, 2021, Oscar disclosed that its Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) for the second quarter of 2021 was 82.4%, an increase of 2170 basis points year-over year, claiming that the increase was primarily driven by meaningfully lower utilization in 2Q20 as a result of COVID-19, as well as higher COVID-19 testing and treatment costs. Oscar also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $73.1 million, an increase of $32.1 million year-over-year.
Then, on November 10, 2021, Oscar disclosed that its third quarter 2021 MLR increased 920 basis points year-over-year, to 99.7%. Oscar claimed, again, that the MLR increase was primarily driven by higher net COVID costs, as well as several other purported reasons. Oscar also disclosed that its net loss for the quarter was $212.7 million, an increase of $133.6 million year-over-year.
Following this news, Oscar's share price fell $4.05 per share, or 24.5%, to close at $12.47 per share on November 11, 2021. At the time of the filing of the complaint, Oscar stock has traded as low as $5.76 per share, a more than 85% decline from the $39.00 per share IPO price.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Oscar investors may, no later than July 11, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Oscar investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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James Maro, Jr., Esq.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish and Ukraine government officials say they plan to put on public display in Warsaw damaged or burnt-out Russian tanks and armored vehicles captured by Ukrainian forces during the war.
The head of the Polish prime minister’s office, Michal Dworczyk, said the idea is to highlight Russian “atrocities” and the Ukrainian response.
“On one hand we are showing the atrocities that the Russian army is carrying out in Ukraine, (and) on the other hand we are showing the heroic defense of Ukraine’s armed forces and the results of these fights,” Dworczyk said.
The ironically-named “Invincible Army” open-air exhibition will be staged in the Castle Square in Warsaw’s Old Town, that was painstakingly rebuilt after being razed during fighting in World War II.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said this week that there are plans for similar exhibits in other European capitals such as Berlin, Paris, Madrid and Lisbon.
“We will help ensure that Russian tanks end up in Europe, but in the form of wreckage,” Reznikov told Polish Polsat TV News Sunday.
Ukraine has been urging its western allies to provide more military equipment and munitions to support its defense against severe Russian attacks in the east of the country. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/war-damaged-russian-tanks-to-go-on-display-in-polish-square/ | 2022-06-21T17:46:34Z |
NEW ORLEANS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) to Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Biohaven will receive only $148.50 in cash and 0.5 of a share of New Biohaven, a new publicly traded company that will retain Biohaven's non-CGRP development stage pipeline compounds, for each share of Biohaven that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-bhvn/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
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New Orleans, LA 70163
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CHICAGO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Service Corps is the nation's leading nonprofit consultancy with the mission of helping nonprofits succeed. It has been a leader in philanthropic best practices for 44 years. Volunteers and remarkable leaders who have impacted their communities are honored at the Executive Service Corps annual event. The Annual Celebration of the Executive Service Corps will take place on April 28, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. CT (www.escevent.org). Join the Executive Service Corps in honoring these outstanding leaders.
Janelle St. John, MPA, Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year Award
Janelle St. John was named Executive Director of Growing Home after serving as the organization's Chief Fund Development and Communications Officer for more than a year. Since joining it, Janelle has contributed to the organization's essential three-year working plan, which includes initiatives to strengthen Growing Home's commitment to the Englewood community through workforce development and food access. Janelle worked at Edgewater Health, a Community Mental Health Center in Gary, Indiana, for five years, first as the Chief Development and Communications Officer and then as the Chief Strategy Officer. She is a dynamic senior-level professional with over 20 years of superior performance within the nonprofit industry.
Kelli Haywood, MA, Nonprofit Civic Leader of the Year Award
Kelli Haywood is the Founder and Executive Director of Dream On Education, a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides academic enrichment for high-achieving, low-income middle school students. She is also the Community Impact Manager for Cboe Global Markets, where she is responsible for increasing Cboe's impact on a national and global level through community partnerships, employee engagement, and D&I. Kelli is currently an MBA candidate at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. She has previously served as a Community Leadership Corp Consultant for The Obama Foundation and as Director of Corporate Development at the American Heart Association. Haywood is also a member of the Executive Service Corps' Nonprofit Advisory Council.
Laura Washington, MSJ, Nonprofit Board Member of the Year Award
Laura S. Washington is a Chicago Sun-Times contributing columnist and political analyst for ABC 7, Chicago's ABC-owned station. In 2015 and 2019, she served as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics. Washington has more than two decades of experience as a nonprofit professional and multimedia journalist. She specializes in African American affairs, local and national politics, race and racism, and social justice. From 2003 to 2009, she served as the Ida B. Wells-Barnett University Professor at DePaul University and a fellow at the DePaul Humanities Center. Washington was the editor and publisher of The Chicago Reporter, a nationally acclaimed investigative magazine focusing on race and urban issues, from 1990 until 2002. She is the President of the Arts Club of Chicago's Board of Directors.
Jeanne Mayes, MBA, Nonprofit Consultant of the Year Award
Jeanne Mayes joined Executive Service Corps in 2005 when she returned from an ex-patriot experience in Japan and the UK. Her consulting, business, and human resources talents were acquired throughout her time as a consultant and trainer in Tokyo, as well as her human resources career at the Fortune 200 food company. During her time with Executive Service Corps, Jeanne further developed her skills in Engagement Management; established an executive transition management practice; and assisted clients in strategic planning, human resources, group facilitation, organization audits, and more. Jeanne's nonprofit clients range from social services to professional associations, as well as performing arts and educational institutions. Jeanne is now the Chair of the Executive Service Corps Board of Directors. For many years, she volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New Jersey and Chicago, Chicago Lights Tutoring, and the Chicago Architecture Center Auxiliary Board.
Audrey Thomas, MA, Philanthropic Lifetime Achievement Award
Audrey Thomas is the CEO of Deborah's Place, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, whose aim is to provide opportunities for homeless women in Chicago. Before being named CEO in 2004, she held many positions at the company, including COO. Audrey has 40 years of experience in Chicago's homeless service community. Her experience includes strategic planning, fundraising, board development, program evaluation, and systems change. Audrey earned an MA degree from DePaul University School for New Learning and completed the Executive Scholar Program through Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Nonprofit Management. Audrey is a founding member of the Logan Square Cooperative, a limited-equity housing cooperative dedicated to keeping housing in Chicago affordable.
"The Executive Service Corps is excited to honor these incredible leaders at our annual event. We are all fortunate to have these exceptional women making a real difference in our community and inspiring all of us," said President and CEO Rachelle Jervis.
The Executive Service Corps will host an acclaimed author on April 28 to continue our traditional gathering to celebrate our influence. This year, our guest author will be Jean Hanff Korelitz. Korelitz is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Plot, You Should Have Known (which aired on HBO in October 2020 as The Undoing, starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, and Donald Sutherland) and Admission (adapted as a film in 2013, starring Tina Fey). When the author's new book, The Latecomer, is released on May 31, attendees will be able to get a signed hardcover copy. Tickets are available now at www.escevent.org.
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Funding will drive business expansion efforts and the development of Dot Compliance ready-to-use quality and compliance solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device companies
PHOENIX, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dot Compliance, the ready-to-use quality and compliance platform company, today announced it has raised $23 million in Series B funding led by Israel Growth Partners (IGP) with participation from existing investors Vertex Ventures, and TPY Capital. This round brings total funding to $33 million to date.
The round will allow Dot Compliance to continue accelerating hypergrowth driven by demand for its quality management system (QMS). Introducing a true QMS paradigm shift to the life sciences market, Dot Compliance offers the industry's first ready-to-use quality and compliance solution. The company delivers cost-effective out-of-the-box solutions, allowing life sciences customers to quickly deploy flexible and scalable solutions. Powered by the Salesforce.com platform, Dot Compliance solutions include an extensive set of off-the-shelf ready quality and compliance best practice processes that enable life-sciences organizations to deliver life-saving, innovative products faster, safer, and more efficiently by providing them with ready-to-use and end-to-end SaaS solutions to manage their all quality and compliance needs.
"Dot Compliance has shaken up a traditionally slow-moving space, setting a new standard for easy-to-deploy QMS solutions," said Doron Sitbon, the founder and CEO of Dot Compliance. "We are excited about the partnership with IGP and their trust in our vision. The additional funds will allow us to advance our efforts in enabling life sciences organizations to quickly automate their development and manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance."
Rising costs of bringing a product to market, soaring costs of quality, and a stringent regulatory landscape have created an environment where life sciences companies must be able to quickly automate their quality and compliance processes to stay competitive. Traditional QMS solutions no longer address those needs.
"Innovative quality and compliance solutions have become invaluable to the modern life sciences organization," said Yoni Levy, Venture Partner at IGP. "Dot Compliance has positioned itself as the technology-defining industry leader and has rapidly expanded its client roster. We are thrilled to partner with this seasoned team on its mission to make quality easier, faster, and cheaper for life sciences companies – freeing them to do their important work of making us all healthier."
The round is the latest in a series of milestones for the company, including triple digit annual growth over three consecutive years, exceeding 200 customers in more than fifteen countries, and establishing a global network of partners across the life sciences ecosystem.
"Digital transformation has finally reached the life sciences industry, and with it comes a need for companies of all sizes to leverage new technologies in their approach to quality and compliance," said Rosalind Beasely, VP Innovation at Dot Compliance. "Dot Compliance is leading the path with next generation QMS solutions that utilize structured and unstructured data across the entire life sciences ecosystem in ways previously unachievable by legacy solutions."
Dot Compliance will use the funds to meet rapidly accelerating global demand for the company's ready-to-use QMS solutions by expanding their global presence, investing in the company's commitment to delivering affordable, innovative quality and compliance products, and further empowering customers' journey to digitization.
With women comprising more than 50% of the company's headcount, Dot Compliance believes that establishing a diverse, global team encourages innovative thinking and delivering superior products to its customers. Funding will help the company continue to foster and develop an agile, inclusive team around the globe.
"Dot Compliance had the foresight to design and deliver cloud-based, out-of-the-box QMS solutions powered by Salesforce far ahead of its time. Its vision and ability to execute make us excited about Dot Compliance's continued hypergrowth and category leadership," said Aviad Ariel, General Partner at Vertex Ventures.
"Over the course of our investment in Dot Compliance, we've seen Dot Compliance expand its product offering and commercial outreach," said Guy Yamen, Managing Partner at TPY. "The life sciences market is primed to benefit from cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions that help get compliant products to market faster."
About Dot Compliance
Founded in 2015, Dot Compliance offers the industry's first ready-to-use Quality Management System powered by the Salesforce.com platform. The Dot Compliance Suite includes an extensive set of off-the-shelf ready QMS and compliance pre-configured best practice processes, enabling customers to deploy quickly and cost effectively. The company's solutions are trusted by life sciences companies, both large and small, worldwide with more than 200,000 users. The solutions are fully compliant with 21 CFR part 11, EU-Annex 11 and support ISO 9001, 13485, 14791 and 27001.
Contact info:
Mickey Landkof
VP Sales and GM
Mickey@dotcompliance.com
Ph: 480-330-9234
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3 school board candidates who spoke at DeSantis Sarasota rally win their races
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Three of the Sarasota County School Board candidates who spoke at a rally alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis have won their races.
Schoolboard races in Florida are non-partisan but they took on a partisan shape at the rally with the Governor who endorsed candidates who supported his administration’s education policies.
At the event Robin Marinelli Bridget Ziegler, and Tim Enos all spoke at the rally at Sahib Shrine Event Center last Sunday.
Election of school boards, traditionally low-key local affairs, have become political battlegrounds with statewide implications, political experts say.
Political Scientist Dr. Stephen Voss told ABC7 that in many cases, elections like school board and other non-partisan races were becoming polarized.
“We’re seeing lower level offices and historically non-partisan office being more politized,” Dr. Voss explained.
DeSantis touted his administration’s dedication to education and fighting the teaching of critical race theory in Florida schools. He also lauded that he was keeping Florida students inside schools when other schools in states like New York and California kept students locked out during COVID.
Denouncing leftism and Marxism, DeSantis said going forward, his goals were to keep those individuals out of Florida schools.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Carvana and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 18, 2022, the Illinois Secretary of State's office announced that Carvana's license to sell vehicles in Illinois was suspended on May 10 due to the misuse of issuing out-of-state temporary registration permits and for failing to transfer titles. The Secretary of State's office stated that vehicles that have already been purchased but not yet delivered can still be delivered to the purchasers during the suspension, but no new vehicle sales can occur in Illinois during the suspension order.
On this news, Carvana's stock price fell $6.55 per share, or 15.75%, to close at $35.05 per share on May 18, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Proceeds from 'Many Hands' to give 32 Haitian students full-ride college scholarships
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Compassion International launched "Many Hands," a revolutionary non fungible token (NFT) digital artwork collection created completely in virtual reality (VR). Funds raised from the collection will provide full-ride college scholarships for 32 high-achieving Haitian youth. The scholarship will cover a full four years of university tuition, a laptop, leadership development training, and continuous support throughout their education, starting this fall.
"Many Hands" is Compassion's first-ever NFT collection, and the collection's digital artwork will be sold directly by Compassion through the Ethereum blockchain. Minting begins today, July 20, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern at ManyHandsNFT.com. (Those who are new to NFTs can join Compassion's Discord and visit the #nft-101 channel for more information.)
The collection's artist, Patrick Bezalel, donated his time and talent to create five thousand pieces of art, all created in VR. Each piece represents Haiti's countryside and villages, along with the realities the country continues to face due to poverty, unrest, and natural disasters. Bezalel painted each layer using HTC Pro VR, where he was completely immersed in a three-dimensional, computer-generated environment.
Bezalel and his wife, Lily, first heard about Compassion more than a decade ago at a conference and were greatly moved by the organization's work. Since then, they have sponsored children through Compassion, and they currently sponsor two children from Haiti. Bezalel hopes the collection will sell out, adding, "I want to present Haiti in a way that has never been presented before in a VR environment. VR has the ability to immerse you into any space, and this art form is my way of immersing and involving everyone in their support for Compassion and their projects. It is not just about education – it is hope for the future."
According to USAID, the majority of Haitians lack access to a quality education, citing challenges like low enrollment and poor literacy rates. The average Haitian, age 25 years or older, has less than five years of schooling; and only 61 percent of the adult population is literate.
Education is crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty. UNESCO reports that if all adults completed secondary education, the global poverty rate could be cut by more than half. And yet, the majority of Haitians cannot afford to send their children to school.
Abbel Joseph, senior manager of program support at Compassion Haiti, sees many young people who have the skills, knowledge, and inclination to attend university, but not the finances. He explains, "The target group that we work with are among the most vulnerable in the country. That's why it is so important to help them to get that scholarship in order to go to college. For the development of the community, people need to get educated … to learn things in order to help themselves, to help their community. A lot of them, without this scholarship – they end up not having any possibility at all to go to college."
To this difficulty, Compassion responds, "Men anpil, chay pa lou." Roughly translated from Creole, this Haitian proverb means, "Many hands make the load lighter." And beginning at 10:30 am Eastern on July 20, individuals can make the load lighter for 32 Haitian students by minting "Many Hands" NFTs at ManyHandsNFT.com. The project will empower youth in poverty to become teachers, entrepreneurs, doctors, scientists, and other members of society who can break the chains of poverty and bring about a brighter future for all of Haiti.
Just ask Esterflie, a 19-year-old Haitian student slated to participate in the program. She shares, "I would like to have a career with computers – maybe a computer engineer. Technology is something that is very important for [the] development of a country. My parents are excited for me to have the opportunity to go to college. They are very proud of me."
To learn more about Compassion's Web 3 presence, visit ManyHandsNFT.com, join our Discord (where you can ask Compassion staff questions directly through the #support channel), or follow the project at @ManyHands_NFT on Twitter.
Compassion International is a Christian child development organization working to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. Founded in 1952, Compassion partners with more than 8,500 local churches in 27 program countries to deliver spiritual, economic, social, and physical care to over two million babies, children, and young adults in poverty. Ranked No. 10 in Forbes' America's Top Charities List in 2021, Compassion is a founding member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. For more information, visit compassion.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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GREENWICH, Conn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) ("the Company") today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.48 per share of common stock for the quarter ending June 30, 2022. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2022 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2022.
About Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) is a leading diversified finance company with a core focus on the real estate and infrastructure sectors. An affiliate of global private investment firm, Starwood Capital Group, the Company has successfully deployed over $87 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of over $25 billion across debt and equity investments. Starwood Property Trust's investment objective is to generate attractive and stable returns for shareholders, primarily through dividends, by leveraging a premiere global organization to identify and execute on the best risk-adjusted returning investments across its target assets. Additional information can be found at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
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Starwood Property Trust
Phone: 203-422-7788
Email: ztanenbaum@starwood.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court justices took in $800,000 in book royalties last year, a lucrative supplement to their judicial salaries, according to financial reports released Thursday.
By far the largest payment went to Justice Amy Coney Barrett, $425,000 for a yet-to-be-released book and likely the first installment on a reported $2 million deal she signed soon after joining the court in 2020.
Justices are being paid $274,200 this year for their work on the bench; Chief Justice John Roberts gets a little more, $286,700.
The largest advances before now have gone to Justices Clarence Thomas and Sonia Sotomayor, who each received more than $1 million for their accounts of their rise from poverty to the nation’s highest court.
In all, Sotomayor has earned more than $3 million in advances and royalties for her memoir, “My Beloved World,” and other books.
Barrett is writing about how judges should avoid letting personal feelings shape their decisions, Politico has reported.
She is working with the conservative Sentinel imprint that is part of Penguin Random House. Barrett is represented by the Javelin Group, a Washington-area literary agent.
Justice Neil Gorsuch received $250,000 in royalties last year from HarperCollins for a new book that has yet to be published. He previously reported $650,000 from Penguin Random House for his book, “A Republic, If You Can Keep It,” published in 2019. Gorsuch also reported a $700 pair of cowboy boots he got as a gift from the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society.
Sotomayor, a prolific author since joining the court in 2009, collected $115,000 in royalties and also reported a smaller payment, $5,125, to potentially turn her children’s book, “Just Ask!” into a television or video production.
Justice Stephen Breyer, who is retiring when the court finishes its work in early summer, reported $7,800 in royalty income from Penguin Random House.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that Justice Neil Gorsuch received $250,000 in royalties for a book that has yet to be published. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/justice-barretts-425k-tops-among-supreme-courts-authors/ | 2022-06-10T14:21:38Z |
CLIFTON, N.J., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassLink announced this week that their 2nd annual virtual ClassLink Learning Analytics Summit (CLAS) will be held on October 6 and 7, 2022, from 1:00 PM ET–4:00 PM ET each day.
CLAS helps school leaders learn to translate data into easy-to-understand narratives that drive action around equity, instruction, and professional development. Through practical and interactive sessions with analytics experts, education leaders, and ClassLink senior leadership—attendees will learn to become data storytellers.
Over two days, attendees can expect:
- Strategies to strengthen your analytics skill set
- Examples of how education leaders use data effectively
- Ideas for creating a data-driven school culture
- Solutions to your school system's data struggles
At CLAS, you will learn to use analytics to help your team make more informed decisions around equity, instruction, professional development, budgeting, and more.
There is no cost to attend CLAS.
Register today: https://www.classlink.com/clas
ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 17 million students and staff in over 2,200 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
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IRVING, Texas, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliant Systems announced today the retirement of its owner and president, Jeff Belcher, after 37 years with the company and predecessor organizations. Under Jeff's leadership, Alliant Systems has grown to become the largest supplier of route accounting and mobile computing software solutions to independent textile rental companies. Jeff is proud to have developed a company culture focused on service, support, and long-standing customer relationships.
Alliant Systems also announced today the sale of the company to HRFH (Herrera Rodriguez Family Holdings), a private Texas corporation owned by Mayron Herrera and Jhovanny Rodriguez.
"It has been a high honor and privilege to work for and serve as the owner of this special organization," noted Belcher. "I will be forever grateful for my time in this industry and will never forget the long list of mentors, friends and associates that helped shape my career and Alliant Systems. This decision has been in process for over three years and I am confident it is in the best interest of our employees and our customers. I remain thankful for our past and look forward to a bright future as the company moves ahead."
Alliant Systems will continue to operate under the same name as a wholly-owned subsidiary of HRFH, which also operates an IT services company (Synetek Solutions) and a cloud-based VoIP service (GreenLink Networks).
"I, along with others on the Alliant team, have enjoyed a long working relationship with Mayron for many years," said Belcher. "Mayron is an excellent leader who I trust and respect. He possesses many years of experience in this industry working with Alliant Systems' software."
Under the ownership of HRFH, Alliant Systems will continue to provide software services and support to the independent textile rental market. Benefits for Alliant Systems' employees and customers will be significant. The company, directed by HRFH's experienced management team, will enjoy access to additional resources including new development, service and marketing tools.
"I've been part of the laundry industry for over twenty years and have been involved with Alliant Systems for a good portion of that time supporting mutual customers," said Herrera. "I'm excited to be part of Alliant's future and to continue building on Jeff's legacy. I see lots of opportunities as we look to enhance Alliant's capabilities by adding resources, providing guidance and staying true to the history of always putting the customer first."
Jeff will remain with the company in an advisory capacity. Alliant's existing management, service and development teams will remain in place and there are no plans to change the daily operations of the company. Alliant's primary goal will continue to be servicing independent, textile rental customers. Events such as quarterly, educational webinars and Alliant's annual customer conference will move forward as planned.
Alliant Systems is the leading provider of route accounting and mobile computing solutions for textile rental operators. Alliant Systems' suite of software products enable textile rental companies to save time and money by improving front office and route operations. Alliant's products help companies generate greater revenue opportunities, streamline operations, and are less expensive to operate and maintain compared to custom, in-house accounting solutions.
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(The Hill) – A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study revealed a common herbicide chemical linked to cancer was detected in the majority of urine samples the public health agency reviewed.
The CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a program designed to assess the nutritional health of American adults and children, released data last month showing that more than 80 percent of urine samples tested by the health agency were at or above the detection limit for glyphosate, which is widely considered to be a carcinogenic chemical and is the main ingredient in the weedkiller product Roundup.
About 2,310 urine samples were collected from people aged 6-years-old and older in 2013 and 2014, with about a third of the samples coming from children. The CDC said it conducted the study to get a clearer picture of how prevalent glyphosate is among the general population.
In a news release on Monday, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) pointed out 87 percent of 650 children tested had detectable levels of glyphosate.
Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist at EWG, said that “glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the country, yet until now we had very little data on exposure.”
“Children in the U.S. are regularly exposed to this cancer-causing weedkiller through the food they eat virtually every day,” Temkin said. “The Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] should take concrete regulatory action to dramatically lower the levels of glyphosate in the food supply and protect children’s health.”
Glyphosate is used to kill weeds and grass and is most widely known to be in Roundup, the popular herbicide created by the company Monsanto.
Bayer, which bought Monsanto in 2018, has faced thousands of lawsuits by plaintiffs accusing Roundup of causing cancer or non-Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as cancer in the lymph nodes.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer labeled glyphosate a “probable” carcinogen in 2015, but the EPA in 2020 sided with pesticide companies, arguing there is not enough evidence to show the chemical is a probable or likely carcinogen.
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Bayer to throw out a lawsuit from a plaintiff accusing Roundup of causing him non-Hodgkin lymphoma, clearing the way for thousands of lawsuits against the pesticide company to proceed. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/herbicide-chemical-linked-to-cancer-found-in-majority-of-urine-samples-in-cdc-study/ | 2022-07-12T05:18:57Z |
(iSeeCars) – Because families come in all sizes, the best family cars can span all vehicle types. Whether you want a minivan for functionality and easy accessibility, a versatile three-row SUV for added passenger space and off-road capability, or even a spacious and practical sedan; there is a family-friendly vehicle to suit your needs. But with so many vehicles to choose from, which ones are best equipped to handle your most precious cargo?
To help narrow your choices, iSeeCars determined the Best Family Cars across multiple categories. These cars achieved a score of 8.0 or above (out of 10) on iSeeCars quality analysis, which takes into account long-term reliability, value retention, and highest average safety ratings over the last five years from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). These family vehicles also all have above-average or close to average cargo space and fuel economy ratings for their respective segments.
Best Family Cars by Vehicle Category
Here are the best family cars from smallest to largest.
Best Family Cars: Midsize Cars
Midsize cars are ideal for families that want a practical and efficient car but do not require an SUV or minivan. Here are the Best Midsize Family Cars:
1. Honda Accord
iSeeCars Quality Score: 9.0
- Reliability Score: 9.0
- Retained Value Score: 8.1
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $31,435
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $28,671
The best family car in the midsize sedan category is the Honda Accord. The Accord is fun-to-drive and its spacious cabin provides more passenger room than most of its competitors. The Accord also has an upscale interior that has the feel of a luxury car. The Accord’s base engine gets 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway, which is above-average for its class. It comes with a suite of standard safety features, including forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with road sign recognition, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, driver drowsiness monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlights.
2. Toyota Camry
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 8.9
- Retained Value Score: 7.9
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $30,406
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $27,295
The Toyota Camry midsize sedan ranks second in the segment. The Camry offers a comfortable ride and comes with plenty of legroom and headroom. The Camry’s base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 202 horsepower, with a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 offered on higher trims. It also comes with a suite of safety features including lane trace assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control.
3. Subaru Legacy
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.6
- Reliability Score: 8.1
- Retained Value Score: 7.8
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $32,018
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $28,242
The Subaru Legacy ranks third. The Legacy provides ample passenger room and a spacious trunk. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and a suite of active safety features, including adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a rear-seat reminder.
4. Kia Optima / Kia K5
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.4
- Reliability Score: 7.7
- Retained Value Score: 7.6
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $23,173
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $22,558
The Kia Optima, which was replaced by the Kia K5 beginning in the 2021 model year, ranks fourth. The Optima features a 15.9-cubic-foot trunk, which is more spacious than most cars in the midsize car class. The Optima has two complete sets of LATCH connectors for car seats in the rear outer seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat. The Optima also comes standard with a suite of safety features including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane change assist, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beam headlights.
5. Nissan Altima
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.3
- Reliability Score: 8.3
- Retained Value Score: 6.7
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $28,965
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $23,707
The Nissan Altima ranks fifth. The Altima has a spacious trunk and two roomy rows of seats. It’s also among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class. The Altima comes standard with forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, driver drowsiness monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlights.
For more midsize cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Midsize Cars.
Best Family Cars: Large Cars
Large cars provide even more passenger and cargo space than their midsize counterparts. Here are the Best Large Family Cars:
1. Toyota Avalon
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 9.8
- Retained Value Score: 6.9
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $42,832
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $37,791
The Toyota Avalon is the best family car in the large sedan category. Sadly, the Avalon was discontinued after the 2022 model year, but it will still be widely available in the used car marketplace. The Avalon has ample passenger and cargo space, and has an interior that feels like a luxury car. It comes with a suite of standard safety features such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, forward automatic emergency braking, road sign recognition, and LED automatic high-beam headlights to name a few.
2. Dodge Charger
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.8
- Reliability Score: 8.1
- Retained Value Score: 8.4
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $39,931
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $42,070
The Dodge Charger is a versatile and spacious large sedan with many powerful engine choices, ranging from a standard V6 to a potent supercharged V8. It is the perfect choice for drivers wanting the utility of a roomy family sedan with a little bit of extra muscle. The Charger lacks standard safety features beyond rear parking sensors, but a full suite of features are available.
3. Nissan Maxima
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.3
- Reliability Score: 8.6
- Retained Value Score: 6.3
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $41,377
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $30,049
The Nissan Maxima has a powerful 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine to appeal to drivers who want a powerful sedan with the characteristics of a sports car. It comes standard with a touch screen infotainment system, AppleCarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Maxima’s standard safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, rear cross traffic alert, pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, and rear door alert.
For more large cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Large Cars.
Best Family Cars: Hybrid Cars
For divers who want a car that offers better fuel efficiency than a standard sedan, here are the Best Hybrid Family Cars:
1. Toyota Prius
iSeeCars Quality Score: 9.1
- Reliability Score: 8.9
- Retained Value Score: 8.4
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $29,481
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $25,233
The Toyota Prius earns the title of the best hybrid family car. The roomy hatchback offers class-leading fuel economy and plenty of passenger and cargo room. The Prius also provides a suite of standard safety features including a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning, and a pre-collision system.
2. Toyota Camry Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 8.8
- Retained Value Score: 8.0
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $32,477
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $30,162
The Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks second. The Camry Hybrid is the hybrid version of the best-selling Camry sedan and offers the same infotainment and advanced safety features. The Toyota Camry Hybrid returns 52 mpg combined, compared to 32 mpg combined of its non-hybrid counterpart.
3. Honda Accord Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.4
- Reliability Score: 7.4
- Retained Value Score: 7.9
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $34,488
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $31,902
The Honda Accord Hybrid, which is the hybrid variant of the popular midsize sedan, ranks third. Like its gasoline counterpart, the Honda Accord Hybrid is praised for its reliability, ride quality, and list of standard infotainment and safety features. The Honda Accord Hybrid also offers added efficiency with 52 combined mpg compared to the 33 combined mpg of its non-hybrid version.
4. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.4
- Reliability Score: 7.8
- Retained Value Score: 7.3
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $43,102
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $38,287
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid, which is the hybrid model of the popular Avalon full size sedan, ranks fourth. The Toyota Avalon has an upscale interior that rivals a luxury vehicle and offers a comfortable ride. Standard infotainment features include a 9-inch touch screen, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. The Avalon also has a suite of standard safety features, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking.
5. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.3
- Reliability Score: 7.9
- Retained Value Score: 7.0
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $31,641
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $30,445
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ranks fifth and is the hybrid version of the popular midsize sedan. The Sonata Hybrid returns a combined MPG of up to 52 and has a suite of standard safety features, including forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver attention monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, rear-seat reminder, and safe exit assist.
For more hybrid cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Hybrid Cars.
Best Family Cars: Electric Cars
For divers who want a car that offers even better fuel efficiency than a hybrid, here are the Best Electric Family Cars:
1. Tesla Model S
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 9.4
- Retained Value Score: 8.3
- Safety Score: Not Available
Average New Car Price: $167,229
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $89,895
The Tesla Model S ranks first. The Tesla Model S was the first-of-its kind electric vehicle and it comes loaded with high-tech features while accelerating like a supercar. The Tesla Model S comes standard with a 17-inch touchscreen display, a rear-seat display, and wireless device charging. It offers 400 miles of driving range on a single charge, which leads the segment. The Model S has a suite of standard safety features, including forward and side collision warning, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.
2. Tesla Model 3
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.7
- Reliability Score: 7.2
- Retained Value Score: 9.0
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $57,452
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $50,572
The Tesla Model 3 ranks second. The Model 3 is a more budget-friendly version of the Tesla Model S that still boasts a long battery range and a long list of technological features. ??The Tesla Model 3 offers 23 cubic feet of cargo space, which is above-average for the electric car class, and includes the rear trunk and a small front trunk under the hood. The Model 3 comes standard with front, side, and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and lane change alert.
3. Nissan LEAF
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.1
- Reliability Score: 7.6
- Retained Value Score: 6.6
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $34,884
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $29,211
The Nissan LEAF ranks third. The LEAF is among the more affordable vehicles in the EV class, but it clearly lacks the range of its competitors, topping out at 226 miles on its highest trim. It comes with a suite of safety features that include lane departure warning, lane keep assist, pedestrian detection, and blind spot monitoring. Despite its small size, the compact hatchback has above-average cargo space for the class.
For more electric cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Electric Cars.
Best Family Cars: Minivans
The minivan is the consummate family vehicle. Although the rise of the SUV has stolen some of its thunder, the convenience and utility of a minivan for family hauling remains unmatched.
1. Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars Quality Score: Coming Soon
- Reliability Score: Coming Soon
- Retained Value Score: 7.5
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $49,553
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $38,914
The Toyota Sienna earns the top spot. Redesigned for 2021, the new Sienna features sharper interior and exterior styling to give it a more upscale appearance. Perhaps the most significant change is its standard hybrid powertrain that returns a combined 36 mpg, nearly double that of its competitors. The new hybrid four-cylinder engine replaces a V6 engine. An all-wheel drive system is also available and offers similar fuel efficiency at 35 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The Sienna comes standard with infotainment features including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Available features include a navigation system, wireless device charging, and a rear-seat entertainment system. You can even get an in-car intercom to easily communicate with rear passengers. The Sienna comes standard with a suite of safety features, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, and road sign recognition. Available advanced safety features include hands-free park assist and a surround-view parking system.
2. Honda Odyssey
iSeeCars Quality Score: 9.0
- Reliability Score: 8.7
- Retained Value Score: 8.3
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $41,538
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $39,999
The Honda Odyssey has above-average cargo capacity for its class with 32.8 cubic feet of space behind the third row and 88.8 cubic feet of space behind the second-row seats when the third-row seats are folded down. If both rows of rear seats are folded down, the Odyssey has a total of 144.9 cubic feet of cargo space. The Odyssey’s base trim has room for seven, with captain chairs in the second row and a third-row bench seat. Higher trim levels seat up to eight with three seats in the second row that use Honda’s Magic Slide system, allowing you to easily slide seats into several different configurations to meet your passenger and cargo needs. It has one of the best interior designs in the segment and offers available family-friendly features including a rear-seat reminder, a camera that shows the rear passengers on the infotainment screen, and an intercom system for projecting the front seat passengers’ voice to the rear seats. The Odyssey comes standard with advanced safety features, including forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist.
3. Chrysler Pacifica
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.0
- Reliability Score: 6.1
- Retained Value Score: 7.8
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $45,434
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $36,103
The Chrysler Pacifica ranks third. When it comes to family-friendly considerations, it is a leader in the minivan segment. The Pacifica has a long list of standard features, including a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a power liftgate, power sliding doors, and Stow ‘n Go seating. Available features include heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, a rear-seat entertainment system, and a panoramic sunroof. It also earns an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway for its front-wheel drive model. All-wheel drive is also available and gets 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The Pacifica is the only minivan that is also available as a plug-in hybrid. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid earns excellent fuel economy with a combined city/highway estimate of 82 mpg. It also has an all-electric range of 32 miles.
For more minivans to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Minivans.
Bottom Line
Finding the best family car doesn’t have to be a challenge. Because families come in different sizes and have different needs, the best family car might be a full-size hauler for some or a roomy sedan for others. Whichever vehicle type you choose, these safe, reliable, and efficient haulers are the best cars out there worthy of your most precious cargo.
For the complete list, including the best family SUVs, refer to our complete guide.
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of GrandSouth Bancorporation ("GrandSouth" or the "Company") (OTC: GRRB) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by First Bancorp ("First Bancorp") (NASDAQ: FBNC). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive 0.910 shares of First Bancorp common stock for each GrandSouth share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $32.01 based upon First Bancorp's June 21, 2022 closing price of $35.26. The all-stock transaction is valued at approximately $181.1 million.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) GrandSouth's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates GrandSouth's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A man charged in the prison killing of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger will remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Sean McKinnon, 36, was on federal supervised release when he was arrested Thursday in Florida on charges including conspiracy to commit first degree murder.
Two other men charged in Bulger’s killing — Fotios “Freddy” Geas, 55, and Paul J. DeCologero, 48 — were already locked up.
The men are accused of conspiring to kill Bulger hours after he was transferred to USP Hazelton in West Virginia from a prison in Florida in 2018. Bulger, who served as an FBI informant and later became one of the nation’s most-wanted fugitives, had been serving a life sentence for 11 murders and other crimes.
Authorities say Geas and DeCologero struck Bulger in the head multiple times while McKinnon acted as a lookout. McKinnon is charged separately with making false statements to a federal agent. Prosecutors say he told federal agents he wasn’t aware of what happened to Bulger.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Philip Lammens in Florida granted prosecutors’ request to keep McKinnon detained until trial, calling him both a flight risk and a danger to the community.
Authorities have not revealed a possible motive for Bulger’s killing, which has raised questions about why the 89-year-old was moved to the prison nicknamed “Misery Mountain” and placed in its general population instead of more protective housing.
McKinnon, who was Geas’ cellmate at Hazelton, pleaded guilty in 2015 to stealing a dozen handguns from a Vermont firearms dealer. He was moved to a halfway house in February before being released from there in July.
An email seeking comment was sent to an attorney who represented McKinnon at his detention hearing on Monday.
DeCologero, who was in an organized crime gang led by his uncle in Massachusetts, was convicted of buying heroin that was used to try to kill a teenage girl his uncle wanted dead because he feared she would betray the crew to police. The heroin didn’t kill her, so another man broke her neck, dismembered her and buried her remains in the woods, court records say.
Geas, a Mafia hitman, and his brother were sentenced to life in prison in 2011 for their roles in several violent crimes, including the 2003 killing of Adolfo “Big Al” Bruno, a Genovese crime family boss in Springfield, Massachusetts. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/man-charged-in-bulger-slaying-to-stay-locked-up-until-trial/ | 2022-08-23T13:00:37Z |
2-megawatt solar array supports commitment to 2035 carbon neutral goal
LEXINGTON, Ky., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, today broke ground on a two-megawatt solar array that will bring renewable energy to its global headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy Kenya Stump, and project partners Seth Parker from Melink and Kenny Cook from Schneider Electric participated in a ground-breaking event at the site today.
The solar array is expected to produce more than 3.3 million kilowatt hours (kWh) in its first year of operation, equivalent to avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions from nearly six million miles driven by an average passenger vehicle. Once operational in the spring of 2023, the solar array is expected to address approximately 10 percent of Lexmark headquarters' electric consumption.
"Lexmark has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all our operations by 2035," said Allen Waugerman, President and CEO, Lexmark. "Renewable energy will help us achieve that goal, and we are pleased to break ground on construction of a two-megawatt solar array at our Lexington headquarters. We appreciate the tremendous support from state officials, which helped make it possible."
"Last year, we announced Kentucky's energy strategy for a transitioning energy landscape," said Lt. Kentucky Governor Jacqueline Coleman, who took part in today's event. "Known as KYE3 – which stands for energy, environment, and economic development – our long-term strategic vision for Kentucky is an energy strategy wrapped in economic development and focused on resilience. Lexmark is one company embodying the essence of KYE3. Congratulations on the ground-breaking of your solar array."
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman noted the teamwork required to make this project possible. "This project and the collaborative effort between the cabinet and Lexmark is an excellent example of what we can achieve as Team Kentucky," Sec. Goodman said. "Lexmark is to be commended for their efforts to take an idle, inoperative piece of property and redevelop it for positive use for the community."
In addition to its environmental benefits, the Lexmark solar array project will provide a STEM education opportunity for local schools. Student groups will tour an adjacent (to be constructed) greenspace with walking trails, a wildlife habitat, butterfly garden and pollinator flower garden. Power generation analytics will be displayed in the company's customer engagement center.
"This project yet again shows that Lexmark is a great corporate citizen. Through volunteerism and other community investments, Lexmark employees contribute to improving Lexington," said Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. "This is one of several projects Lexmark has sponsored to improve our environment. The STEM education opportunities associated with this project will benefit our students for years to come."
Lexmark is working with project developer Melink to install the solar array and First Solar to manufacture the solar panels. Schneider Electric advised Lexmark, assisting the company in project selection and negotiations.
"Lexmark and Schneider Electric are two global sustainability leaders with a large presence in Kentucky," said Steve Wilhite, President Sustainability Business, Schneider Electric. "We're proud of the progress we've seen in the state – and we're thrilled to be part of Lexmark's onsite solar array project."
Additional Resources
- Read the Lexmark Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
- Learn more about Lexmark sustainable solutions.
- Subscribe to the Lexmark Blog.
- Follow Lexmark on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Lexmark
Lexmark creates cloud-enabled imaging and IoT technologies that help customers worldwide quickly realize business outcomes. Through a powerful combination of proven technologies and deep industry expertise, Lexmark accelerates business transformation, turning information into insights, data into decisions, and analytics into action.
Lexmark and the Lexmark logo are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Water outage forces school closures
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI)- Classes at Rocky Mountain Middle School, Bonneville Online High School, Technical Careers High School, and D93's Praxium Mastery Academy will be canceled on Monday, April 18th due to a water outage.
Students may email teachers for help and support. | https://localnews8.com/news/top-stories/2022/04/17/water-outage-forces-school-closures/ | 2022-04-18T05:35:52Z |
Biden to host ‘unity’ summit against hate-fueled violence
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combating a spate of hate-fueled violence in the U.S., as he works to deliver on his campaign pledge to “heal the soul of the nation.”
The White House announced Friday that Biden will host the United We Stand Summit on Sept. 15, highlighting the “corrosive effects” of violence on public safety and democracy. Advocates pushed Biden to hold the event after 10 Black people were killed at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket in May, aiming as well to address a succession of hate-driven violence in cities including El Paso, Texas, Pittsburgh and Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
“As President Biden said in Buffalo after the horrific mass shooting earlier this year, in the battle for the soul of our nation ‘we must all enlist in this great cause of America,’” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. “The United We Stand Summit will present an important opportunity for Americans of all races, religions, regions, political affiliations, and walks of life to take up that cause together.”
Biden will deliver a keynote speech at the gathering, which the White House says will include civil rights groups, faith leaders, business executives, law enforcement, gun violence prevention advocates, former members of violent hate groups, the victims of extremist violence and cultural figures. The White House emphasized that it also intends to bring together Democrats and Republicans, as well as political leaders on the federal, state and local levels to unite against hate-motivated violence.
Biden, a Democrat, has frequently cited 2017′s white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, with bringing him out of political retirement to challenge then-President Donald Trump in 2020. He promised during that campaign to work to bridge political and social divides and to promote national unity, but fulfilling that cause remains a work in progress.
Sindy Benavides, the CEO of League of United Latin American Citizens, said the genesis of the summit came after the Buffalo massacre, as her organization along with the Anti-Defamation League, the National Action Network and other groups wanted to press the Biden administration to more directly tackle extremist threats.
“As civil rights organizations, social justice organizations, we fight every day against this, and we wanted to make sure to acknowledge that government needs to have a leading role in addressing right-wing extremism,” she said.
The White House did not outline the lineup of speakers or participants, saying it would come closer to the event. It also would not preview any specific policy announcements by Biden. Officials noted Biden last year signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and released the nation’s first National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism.
Benavides said Biden holding the summit would help galvanize the country to address the threats of hate-inspired violence but also said she hoped for “long-term solutions” to emerge from the summit.
“What’s important to us is addressing mental health, gun control reform, addressing misinformation, disinformation and malinformation,” she said. “We want policy makers to focus on common sense solutions so we don’t see this type of violence in our communities. And we want to see the implementation of policies that reduce violence.”
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/08/19/biden-host-unity-summit-against-hate-fueled-violence/ | 2022-08-19T11:29:57Z |
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