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(The Hill) – President Biden is nearing a decision on student loan debt forgiveness, with the president and his team zeroing in on canceling $10,000 per borrower, with some potential caveats.
White House officials cautioned no decision has been finalized as Biden continues to weigh his options. The president is scheduled to speak at the Naval Academy’s commencement ceremony on Friday and at the University of Delaware’s ceremony on Saturday.
Multiple reports indicated Biden considered using the weekend commencement ceremonies to announce some student debt forgiveness, with The Washington Post reporting the timing was changed in the wake of a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children dead. A White House official disputed that was the case, however.
“No decisions have been made yet — but as a reminder no one has been required to pay a single dime of student loans since the president took office,” said deputy press secretary Vedant Patel.
Multiple sources told The Hill in late April that Biden was looking at canceling at least $10,000 in student debt, and indications are the White House appears to have settled on that number even as they work through potential limits on who the loan cancellation would benefit.
The Washington Post reported Friday that the latest iteration of the plan called for capping the debt forgiveness to individuals who earned less than $150,000 last year, or $300,000 for married couples. It is also unclear if the cancelation would apply to all student loan debt, or just undergraduate students.
Biden in the 2020 campaign supported forgiving at least $10,000 in federal student loans per person after several other candidates made student loan forgiveness a key part of their platforms.
Since taking office, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) have repeatedly pushed Biden on the issue, insisting it would provide immediate relief to minorities and low- and middle-income families. Schumer has called for canceling up to $50,000 in student debt per borrower.
While that large of a sum has been publicly ruled out, Biden has in recent weeks made increasingly clear he is prepared to provide some student debt forgiveness.
“I am not considering $50,000 debt reduction, but I’m in the process of taking a hard look at whether or not there will be additional debt forgiveness and I’ll have an answer on that in the next couple of weeks,” Biden said on April 28, days after he reportedly told members of the Hispanic Congressional Hispanic Caucus he was open to forgiving some student loans.
The White House has yet to give an updated timeline in the month since Biden said a decision was a couple weeks out, but officials have pointed to actions that have helped student loan borrowers over the past year and a half.
Biden last month extended the pandemic moratorium on federal student loan payments and interest accrual through August. Loan payments were first paused in March 2020 early in the pandemic under then-President Trump, and the moratorium has been extended multiple times since.
The White House has repeatedly said Biden is prepared to sign legislation canceling student loan debt, but in the meantime is weighing what authority the president has to unilaterally wipe out some debt.
Conservative critics have pushed for student loan payments to resume, arguing the moratorium has cost the federal government billions of dollars and that any widespread forgiveness would benefit disproportionately wealthy Americans. A Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget study that found roughly 75% of student loan repayments come from the top 40% of earners.
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German history: By 1928, the Weimar republic was ready to enact a comprehensive firearms law. The Gesetz über Schußwaffen und Munition (Law on Firearms and Ammunition) required a license to manufacture, assemble, or repair firearms and ammunition, or even to reload cartridges. A license was also required to sell firearms as a trade. Trade in firearms was prohibited at annual fairs, shooting competitions, and other events.
Acquisition of a firearm or ammunition required a Waffen oder Munitionserwerbscheins (license to obtain a weapon or ammunition) from the police.
The requirement applied to both commercial sales and private transfers. It did not apply to transfer of a firearm or ammunition to a shooting range licensed by the police for sole use at the range. Exempt were “authorities of the Reich” and various government entities.
Carrying a firearm required a Waffenschein (license to carry a weapon). The issuing authority had complete discretion to limit its validity to a specific occasion or locality.
“Licenses to obtain or to carry firearms shall only be issued to persons whose reliability is not in doubt, and only after proving a need for them.” Licenses were automatically denied to “gypsies, and to persons wandering around like gypsies”; persons with convictions under various listed laws, including this law (i.e., the 1928 Gesetz), the 1920 Law on the Disarming of the Population; and “persons for whom police surveillance has been declared admissible, or upon whom the loss of civil rights has been imposed.”
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Amber Alert issued for Arizona baby
BUCKEYE, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) — An Amber Alert was issued on Friday for a baby taken by his biological mother and three other suspects, according to authorities.
Nine-month-old Raylon Zahir Tucker was last seen just after midnight in the area of Miller and Baseline Roads. Police say that’s where 19-year-old Jessica Jones Angulo, the mother, and three other people broke into the home.
Authorities said they attacked the people inside, which included Raylon’s biological father, threatened them with a gun and grabbed Raylon before driving off.
“At least one of them fired a weapon before taking off, but it is our understanding that no one has been injured,” said Carissa Planalp with the Buckeye Police Department.
Investigators said they found one of the attackers, 36-year-old Jessica Howard Davila, and arrested her. Planalp said she’s the mother of Angulo.
The suspects’ vehicle involved in the abduction was also found at a home in Goodyear, Arizona. However, Raylon and Angulo are still missing.
“We understand that there’s an ongoing custody dispute between the father and the mother,” Planalp said.
Police are also still searching for the two other suspects, 19-year-old Exzavior Jones and an unidentified woman.
“We’re still trying to identify the vehicle that these suspects may be driving at this time,” Planalp said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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VANCOUVER, Wash., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire F.L. Emmert, a leading manufacturer and marketer of advanced nutritional solutions for the pet and livestock industries.
Emmert is a 140-year-old, family-owned company with manufacturing operations in Cincinnati, Ohio, and 35-plus employees. "We look forward to welcoming the Emmert team and we're excited about the capabilities this acquisition provides," said Matt Fanta, President of Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition.
Emmert has a proven track record in animal nutrition, delivering the right balance of brewer's yeast, protein, vitamins, and essential amino acids to support companion animal and livestock health. As a leader in expanding U.S. and global markets, Emmert is also known as an innovator with strong research and development capability.
"Emmert supports Nutrition's strategic priorities and complements our three core businesses – pet, livestock and aquaculture," Fanta said. "The acquisition will expand our product and customer base in pet food with value-added products. We also see great potential for Emmert's research and development capabilities – which complement our own and can be leveraged in the future across the division, including the livestock and aquaculture businesses."
Wilbur-Ellis President and Chief Executive Officer John Buckley noted, "Emmert's capabilities are a great fit for the Nutrition business, bringing greater balance and diversification to the division's portfolio. The acquisition also supports the company's broader strategy to continue building on our position as a leading agriculture and food company in North America."
Along with a strong business fit, Buckley and Fanta highlighted the similar values and culture of Emmert and Wilbur-Ellis. In 2021, Wilbur-Ellis celebrated its 100th anniversary and is one of the largest family-owned companies in the United States. With Emmert's 140-year-plus history as a family-owned business, the two companies share a long-term view and similar values (articulated at Wilbur-Ellis as IDEAS, or integrity, diversity, effort, accountability and service).
"Wilbur-Ellis has a long history of growth through acquisition," Fanta noted. "And in every case, having similar values has been an important consideration. With that in mind, we look forward to having such a strong, value-based organization like Emmert become part of the Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition business."
Consummation of the acquisition remains subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
About the Wilbur-Ellis Companies
Founded in 1921, the Wilbur-Ellis companies are leading international marketers, distributors and manufacturers of agricultural products, animal nutrients and specialty chemicals and ingredients. By developing strong relationships, making strategic market investments and capitalizing on new opportunities, the Wilbur-Ellis companies have continued to grow the business with sales of over $3 billion. For more information, please visit www.wilburellis.com.
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The relationship demonstrates Archer's continued momentum as it moves toward its goal of achieving Type Certification of its production aircraft in 2024
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and PHOENIX, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Archer Aviation Inc. ("Archer") (NYSE: ACHR) has entered into an agreement with Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) covering the supply of flight control actuation and thermal management technologies. Honeywell's actuation technology is a key enabler of Archer's 12 tilt 6 configuration, and Honeywell's thermal management technology will help Archer provide a best-in-class in-cabin experience for its passengers.
Archer's production aircraft will operate in dense urban environments, making critical precision from the aircraft's flight controls and actuators a must. Honeywell's actuators can accept hundreds of micro adjustments and commands per second from fly-by-wire computers, enabling precise navigation. Archer works to incorporate the latest advancements in technology into its aircraft to draw on its safety benefits, and accommodate the unique elements of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. As such, Archer has selected the MicroVCS, Honeywell's thermal management system that provides several advantages compared to conventional systems, including lower weight, higher efficiency, and higher reliability in its size and power class.
Honeywell has more than 60 years of experience delivering actuation and thermal management systems for space, aerospace and naval applications and is an established leader in the eVTOL segment, offering a full line of avionics, navigation, electric propulsion, radar and communications systems, in addition to flight controls and actuation technology.
"Honeywell's position as an established leader in delivering advanced aerospace technologies will be critical to our delivering on our goal of certifying our production aircraft in 2024," said Adam Goldstein, CEO, Archer. "It is evident to us that Honeywell shares our belief that the key to commercializing eVTOL aircraft is working with leading aerospace suppliers to ensure we can deliver as safe an aircraft as possible."
"Honeywell has a wide variety of ready-now solutions that will create a more sustainable future for the aviation sector, and the technology we're providing Archer is a great example of that," said Stéphane Fymat, vice president and general manager, Urban Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems, Honeywell Aerospace. "We're committed to making Urban Air Mobility an everyday form of travel, and Archer's aircraft will help bring that vision to life."
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
Archer's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer's goal is to move people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia (Ginni) M. Rometty, former Chairman, President and CEO of IBM, has been elected to the Cargill Board of Directors.
"Ginni led the reinvention of IBM for the era of cloud and data, by realigning their portfolio through organic and acquired growth. She also is a steadfast advocate for advancing diversity in the workplace, pioneering efforts that brought IBM into a more inclusive future. Through these efforts, Ginni has become a leading voice on technology ethics, business transformation and the workplace of the future. We are thrilled to bring her expertise and vision for purpose-driven corporations to Cargill," said Dave MacLennan, Cargill's Board Chair and CEO.
Rometty became CEO of IBM in 2012 and retired in 2020. She made bold changes during her tenure, notably leading the acquisition of 65 companies, including Red Hat, the largest acquisition in the company's history. IBM also achieved record results in diversity and inclusion under her leadership. She enabled people of diverse backgrounds and education levels to participate in the digital economy, with IBM creating thousands of "New Collar" jobs and championing the reinvention of education around the world.
In 2020, Rometty was named to the board of directors for JP Morgan Chase. She is the co-chair of OneTen, an organization that brings together top U.S. companies, including IBM and Cargill, to upskill, hire and promote 1 million Black Americans over the next 10 years. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Brookings Institute. Rometty is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the Singapore Economic Development Board International Advisory Council, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Advisory Board and the BDT Capital Advisory Board. Rometty also serves as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Visiting Innovation Fellow.
Rometty has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences from Northwestern University, where she later was awarded an honorary degree. She also has honorary degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and North Carolina State University.
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30 National Cyber Security Organizations Tap Into Intelligence Cloud for Global Cyber Defense
BOSTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recorded Future, the world's largest intelligence company, today announced the launch of the National Cyber Defense Intelligence Kit for national cyber security organizations and governments to protect their critical infrastructure and mission-critical areas. Fueled with over a decade of human and machine intelligence combined with the most comprehensive dataset in the private industry, Recorded Future has the unique visibility on common national priorities that countries need to secure their infrastructure, assets, and data.
"Alliances are one of democracy's strongest weapons. They are a thing that autocrats don't have. Mutual support is what makes us strong. It is in all our interests to see cyber defense capabilities rise across the board, enabling allies to defend themselves and to defend each other. In the new gray zone of conflict, all of our threats connect. I'm proud that Recorded Future has taken a leading role in the vital task of helping our friends help themselves and thereby making us all stronger." – Sir Alex Younger, Former Chief of MI6
The scope of national security is constantly evolving based on which threat actors are targeting a country, newly identified vulnerabilities affecting critical assets, and the geopolitical landscape. Recorded Future's Intelligence Cloud uniquely provides a comprehensive composite as threats leave digital markers that can be collected, collated, contextualized, and delivered directly to technical defenses. Analysts are then enabled to rapidly investigate geopolitical, cyber, and influence operations threats. Over 30 national cyber defense organizations and over 150 government, defense, intelligence, and law enforcement organizations around the globe leverage Recorded Future's intelligence.
"With the diversity and escalation of threats to critical infrastructure and governments around the world, cybersecurity is now more than ever before a matter of national security. As such, intelligence is essential to keep up with the threats and expose adversaries. With Recorded Future's new intelligence kit, governments can identify and prioritize threats while collaborating and using common language to make global cyber defense stronger." – Yigal Unna, Former Director General of Israel National Cyber Directorate
The National Cyber Defense Intelligence Kit centralizes intelligence on specific industries and areas of interest, enabling analysts and leaders to quickly answer intelligence requirements, set up real-time alerts, and conduct deep investigations. The mission-critical areas the National Cyber Defense Intelligence Kit covers includes, but will not be limited to: Government, Utilities, Energy & Industrial Control Systems, Telecommunications, Elections, Finance, Defense, and Health.
"The convergence of threats - cyber, geopolitical and kinetic, and influence operations - demands a centralized view of the threat landscape, and we've built an expertise from working with governments and national security organizations for over a decade to manage their risk from a world of threats - whether it's state-sponsored cyber threats, physical warfare and geopolitical issues, disinformation campaigns, or even disruption to global supply chains." – Dr. Christopher Ahlberg, CEO and Co-Founder, Recorded Future
Learn more about the National Cyber Defense Intelligence Kit and request a demo of the Intelligence Cloud Platform at go.recordedfuture.com/demo.
About Recorded Future
Recorded Future is the world's largest intelligence company. Recorded Future's cloud-based Intelligence Platform provides the most complete coverage across adversaries, infrastructure, and targets. By combining persistent and pervasive automated data collection and analytics with human analysis, Recorded Future provides real-time visibility into the vast digital landscape and empowers clients to take proactive action to disrupt adversaries and keep their people, systems, and infrastructure safe. Headquartered in Boston with offices and employees around the world, Recorded Future works with more than 1,400 businesses and government organizations across more than 60 countries. Learn more at recordedfuture.com.
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Russia bans Canadian senators in latest ‘counter’ sanctions
By Rachel Aiello
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OTTAWA (CTV Network) — Russia has banned most Canadian senators from entering the country, in its latest volley of counter sanctions.
According to a statement posted on the Russian foreign ministry’s website, 86 of the current 90 senators are now on the “stop list” or “black list” of foreigners that will be denied entry to the Russian Federation. Russia also added one former member of the upper chamber, Sen. Diane Griffin, to the list, totaling 87. Of the four current senators not on Russia’s latest list, one of them, Sen. Percy Downe, acknowledged he’d already been banned.
“Welcome Fellow Senators. Have been on this list/barred from Russia since 2017 when I supported the passing of the #MagnitskyAct. I think my speech ‘that the current Russian government was a criminal organization masquerading as a government’ was the tipping point,” he tweeted on Wednesday.
Sen. Tony Dean was also absent from the list, he told CTV News that he’d be “writing to complain immediately.”
The embassy’s statement indicates sanctioning the vast majority of the Senate’s representatives is being done “on the basis of reciprocity,” over Canada’s “hostile” Russian sanctions.
The Canadian government has been imposing sanctions on an ongoing basis on a wide list of top Russian government and military officials as well as on wealthy and influential oligarchs in an effort to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his attacks on Ukraine.
In March, Russia sanctioned hundreds of MPs and other Canadians including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and Defence Minister Anita Anand, in retaliation for supporting Ukraine.
Russia is warning that further counter-sanctions “are planned,” including expanding its “stop list.”
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The hire signals the agency's continued focus on innovation and brand experience
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York announced the appointment of Rori DuBoff as Chief Innovation Officer. With more than 20 years of work in experience design and business strategy, DuBoff will be responsible for driving innovation within TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, helping the agency's clients architect their total brand experience and harness industry disruption, while evolving the agency's own practices and ways of working.
DuBoff joins TBWA following the best year of growth in its history, after spending five years at Accenture Song as Managing Director, North America Innovation Lead and Experience Strategy. DuBoff will work closely with the agency's creative and strategy leadership, as well as finance, talent and operations. She will also be part of NEXT, TBWA's global innovation practice. DuBoff will report to TBWA\Chiat\Day New York CEO Nancy Reyes.
The appointment highlights TBWA's continued focus on brand experience and its commitment to evaluating and evolving how the company operates. In recent years, TBWA has grown through expanded products and services on top of the agency's core advertising offer, as clients seek partners that can bring cohesion to their marketing ecosystem.
Nancy Reyes, CEO, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York notes, "Innovation is about guiding the way we work, think, tackle business problems and deliver the total brand experience, for our clients and ourselves. Rori is an exceptional talent with a unique blend of skills and a passion for creativity that will move the company forward."
DuBoff's background is multifaceted. Prior to her tenure at Accenture, which focused on experience strategy and innovation, DuBoff spent time in senior roles at Havas Media Group and Ogilvy. She also worked on the client side at Credit Suisse.
"I was drawn specifically to TBWA\Chiat\Day for its high bar for creativity, fearlessness and Disruption process. This company has the best clients in the world. That coupled with an incredible leadership team and the belief that we have permission to do anything if we can create impact, is inspiring and energizing," added DuBoff.
DuBoff continued, "As the innovation pendulum pushes in the direction of new technologies, I'm excited that TBWA's unique creative power, culture and clients will lead the next generation of brand experiences."
Known as the Disruption® Company, TBWA\Chiat\Day NY is the New York office of the TBWA global collective. Recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2022, named AdAge's 2022 Agency Network of the Year and Adweek's Global Agency of the Year in 2021, we help brands find strategic and creative white space through the power of Disruption.
Clients include Abbott, bubly, Columbia Journalism Review, Dial, got2b, Hilton, Mayo Clinic, Mountain Dew, Nissan, Schwarzkopf, Snuggle and Travelers Insurance.
Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. TBWA is part of Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC).
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ("GBDC") (Nasdaq: GBDC, www.golubcapitalbdc.com), a business development company, today announced that it originated $449.6 million in new middle-market investment commitments during the three months ended June 30, 2022. Approximately 93% of the new middle-market investment commitments were one stop loans, 2% were senior secured loans and 5% were equity and other securities. Of the new middle-market investment commitments, $350.0 million funded at close.
Total investments at fair value are estimated to have increased by approximately 3.5%, or $187.5 million, during the three months ended June 30, 2022 after factoring in debt repayments, sales of securities, net fundings on revolvers and net change in unrealized gains (losses).
ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, INC.
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. ("GBDC") is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. GBDC invests primarily in one stop and other senior secured loans to middle market companies that are often sponsored by private equity investors. GBDC's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, GC Advisors LLC, an affiliate of the Golub Capital LLC group of companies ("Golub Capital").
ABOUT GOLUB CAPITAL
Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced credit asset manager. The firm specializes in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. Golub Capital's sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of its Late Stage Lending, Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. Golub Capital nurtures long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors.
As of April 1, 2022, Golub Capital had over 620 employees and over $50 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. The firm has lending offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.
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The Location Is the Brand's First Full Drive-Thru Experience
PLANTATION, Fla., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smokey Bones is becoming the first fast-casual dining brand in the U.S. to add a fully equipped all digital drive-thru lane to its restaurants. The first drive thru is opening at the Bowling Green, Ky., restaurant and is available to guests starting Wednesday, June 22.
While other brands have added designated pick-up windows, the Smokey Bones drive-thru will have everything a quick service restaurant has, meeting the expectations of a traditional drive-thru customer. Complete with digital ordering boards, digital order confirmation, high-quality audio, a drive-up window for express menu pick up, and parking spots for Smokey Bones favorites that take a little more time, the drive-thru window offers guests another option for ordering and picking up food from Smokey Bones.
"Not only does a drive thru lane address the way people are dining today with more to go orders, but it makes it faster, easier, and more convenient for guests to enjoy Smokey Bones 'anytime anywhere' – our vision for Smokey Bones' off-premise dining," said CEO James O'Reilly. "We believe drive-thru is a next generation initiative for casual dining and has the potential to redefine what 'fast casual' really means."
In another industry first, Smokey Bones' virtual brands – The Wing Experience and Burger Experience – will also be offered in the drive-thru and are available for pick up at the same window.
For people in Bowling Green, Smokey Bones is offering free donuts from 8 am – 10 am on Wednesday, June 22. This offer is only available via the drive-thru and while supplies last.
"We are committed to the Bowling Green community and excited to lead this initiative as our first drive-thru location," said Hal Lawlor, COO of Smokey Bones. "We are proud of General Manager, Casey Turner and the leadership team who have led the way in preparing the staff for the new operational opportunities that come with a drive-thru. Casey and team are ready and excited to add this convenient option for our valued guests."
The Masters of Meat Smokey Bones is a full-service restaurant delivering great barbecue, award winning ribs, perfectly seared steaks and lively libations in 62 locations across 16 states. Smokey Bones is an affiliate of Boca Raton, FL based Sun Capital Partners.
Twitter: @smokeybonesbar
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Walgreens, Florida settle opioid costs lawsuit for $683M
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Walgreens pharmacy chain has reached a $683 million settlement with the state of Florida in a lawsuit accusing the company of improperly dispensing millions of painkillers that contributed to the opioid crisis, state officials said Thursday.
State Attorney General Ashley Moody said the deal was struck after four weeks of government evidence was presented at trial. Walgreens was the 12th and final defendant to settle with Florida, which will bring in more than $3 billion for the state to tackle opioid addiction and overdoses.
“We now go into battle armed and ready to fight back hard against this manmade crisis,” Moody said at a news conference in Tampa. “I am glad that we have been able to end this monumental litigation and move past the courtroom.”
Walgreens, based in Deerfield, Illinois, said in a statement the company did not admit wrongdoing in the deal, during which $620 million will be paid to the state over 18 years and a one-time sum of $63 million for attorney fees. Walgreens operates more than 9,000 stores in all 50 states, according to the company website. About 820 of those locations are in Florida.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has a tentative nationwide deal that includes $6 billion in cash from members of the Sackler family who own the company. In all, settlements, civil and criminal penalties around the country since 2007 have totaled over $45 billion, according to an Associated Press tally.
The Florida case hinged on accusations that as Walgreens dispensed more than 4.3 billion total opioid pills in Florida from May 2006 to June 2021, more than half contained one or more easily recognized red flags for abuse, fraud and addiction that the company should have noticed and acted upon.
The opioid epidemic has been linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades, counting those from prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and generic oxycodone as well as illicit drugs such as heroin and illegally produced fentanyl.
In the same case, CVS Health Corp. and CVS Pharmacy Inc. agreed to pay the state $484 million. Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. agreed to pay $195 million and Allergan PLC more than $134 million.
Florida has previously obtained millions of dollars in opioid settlements involving McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc., Johnson & Johnson Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp.
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Amazon, Rite Aid cap purchase of emergency contraceptives
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is limiting how many emergency contraceptives consumers can buy, joining other retailers who put in place similar caps following the Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade.
Amazon’s limit, which temporarily caps purchase of the contraceptives at three units per week, went into effect on Monday, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to The Associated Press. The company did not share further details on what emergency contraceptive products were limited for purchase, but a listing showed the cap applied to Plan B, the popular “morning after” pill.
A similar policy went into effect Monday at the drugstore chain Rite Aid, which has limited the purchase of Plan B pills to three units per customer due to increased demand, a company spokesperson said. The limit applies to both in-store and online purchases.
Emergency contraception is different from abortion pills used to end a pregnancy. Plan B, which can be obtained without a prescription, contains a concentrated dose of the same drug found in many regular birth control pills. If a woman takes Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex, she can lower the risk of pregnancy significantly.
Emergency contraception has been attacked by some abortion foes who believe life begins when an egg is fertilized. The federally approved label says it may prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the womb. But researchers with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have said its unlikely to have that effect.
A large Missouri hospital chain briefly stopped providing Plan B due to confusion over whether the state’s abortion ban could put doctors at risk of criminal charges for providing it. St. Luke’s Health Kansas City said Wednesday, however, that it would resume offering the medication.
Retailers limiting purchases is standard practice that helps retailers prevent stockpiling and reselling at higher prices.
“Retailers are being cautious. They are trying to manage it,” said Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail. “But I don’t think there are chronic shortages.”
Walmart, Amazon’s top competitor, has capped online purchases of Plan B to 10 units, though it’s unclear when the purchase limit began. The retailer doesn’t have in-store limits at this time, but managers may make changes to help ensure availability based on the demand.
“Many of our products have online purchase limits in place,” a Walmart spokesperson said. “During times of fluctuating demand, these limits may change.”
Meanwhile, CVS Health said it removed its own caps on emergency contraceptives after it installed a temporary limit following Friday’s high court ruling. The company said it had been seeking to preserve access to the products following a “sharp increase” in sales, which have since returned to normal levels.
“We continue to have ample supply of emergency contraceptives to meet customer needs,” CVS Health spokesman Matthew Blanchette said.
The pharmacy chain Walgreens is still able to meet demand for in-store purchases and curbside pickup of over-the-counter emergency contraception pills. But spokeswoman Emily Mekstan said the company is restocking its ship-to-home business, which saw a jump in demand. CVS Health and Walgreens are the two biggest U.S. drugstore chains. They run around 19,000 locations combined.
Spokespeople for Target and Kroger said they didn’t have anything to share on potential limits on contraceptive purchases.
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AP staff writers Anne D’Innocenzio in New York and Tom Murphy in Indianapolis contributed to this report.
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| 2022-06-30T12:59:40Z
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CCRF's Emerging Scientist Award develops the independent research of highly qualified scientists still early in their careers.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCRF recently awarded two promising scientists the Emerging Scientist Award at the University of Minnesota. Each award is worth $100,000 and will be used over a one-year period.
With the funding, Awardee Andrew Marley, Post-Doctoral Fellow, will be exploring the understudied link between maternal obesity and acute lymphoblastic leukemia incidence in children. Understanding if there is a link could help doctors create interventions, screen and identify children who may have pre-leukemia, help counsel parents and provide targets for future immunotherapies.
Awardee Jemma Larson, Post-Doctoral Associate, aims to understand the deadly impact of acute Graft-versus-Host Disease (aGVHD) in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Larson's work is critical for the continued development of safe and effective targeted therapies for children.
At CCRF, we believe early career scientists with inventive approaches can enliven the childhood cancer research field. Scientists just entering the field typically don't have the breadth or quantity of research that could make them stand out against those who are more experienced, making it difficult to earn large grants from the government and other institutions.
We've made it part of our mission to give them the funding to further explore their research so that kids can get treatments informed by fresh, forward-thinking perspectives. With our Emerging Scientist Award, their ideas turn into mature projects that can vie for larger grants.
"We would've never gotten [an R01 grant] without CCRF helping mature the project. The Emerging Scientist Award got the ball rolling, and we got it to snowball into a bigger project." - Beau Webber, PhD, a 2017 Emerging Scientist Award recipient, is on his way to a 5-year, $3.3 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support his Ewing sarcoma research at the University of Minnesota.
More about the Emerging Scientist Award can be found here.
CCRF invests in groundbreaking research that is leading to better treatments and cures for children with cancer. Since 1981, CCRF donors have funded research that has revolutionized the way childhood cancer is treated worldwide. Visit ChildrensCancer.org or call 888-422-7348 to learn more.
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| 2022-09-07T19:25:51Z
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Inspired by Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the new line gives special focus to sustainability and environmental preservation.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc. ("Goodness Growth" or the "Company") (CSE: GDNS) (OTCQX: GDNSF), a physician-led, science-focused cannabis company and IP developer, today announced the launch of its Boundary Waters line of premium cannabis pre-rolls focused on sustainability and environmental preservation.
Inspired by Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which exists within Superior National Forest, Boundary Waters pre-rolls are hand-rolled from premium whole flower and are available in Sativa, Indica and hybrid strains, and can be purchased in five-roll and ten-roll packs. The Company plans to donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of Boundary Waters products to help keep the Boundary Waters clean and safe.
"Our Boundary Waters brand was inspired by the beauty and calm of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the importance of keeping public lands, like the Boundary Waters, clean and safe," said Harris Rabin, Chief Marketing Officer for Goodness Growth. "We take that mission seriously and have applied the concept of environmental preservation to the packaging of our Boundary Waters products."
Boundary Waters pre-rolls come in sustainable packaging, made from 57 percent plant-based materials. The packages are recyclable and made to decompose at an accelerated rate in landfills, if not recycled. The pre-rolls themselves are made with biodegradable paper inserts.
"Minnesota, where our company was founded and is headquartered today, is known for its remote and awesome wilderness and lake-rich geography," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Kingsley, M.D. "Our team created the Boundary Waters brand to honor Minnesota and to offer our Minnesota patients even more variety, with multi-packs of premium pre-rolls in environmentally friendly packaging. We're proud to offer a wide array of cannabis products, including Boundary Waters, to Minnesotans at our Green Goods® retail stores."
Boundary Waters pre-rolls are made from premium whole flower material and are available at launch in six strains, including Candy Glue, Chem Fruit Funk, Critical Jack, OG Kush, White Wedding and Flap Jacks. Boundary Waters pre-rolls are currently only available in Minnesota at Green Goods® dispensaries operated by the Company's Minnesota subsidiary. Subject to regulatory approvals, the Company plans to expand the Boundary Waters brand to include additional product offerings and other markets.
Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc., is a physician-led, science-focused holding company whose mission is to bring the power of plants to the world. The Company's operations consist primarily of its multi-state cannabis company subsidiary, Vireo Health, Inc., and its science and intellectual property incubator, Resurgent Biosciences, Inc. The Company manufactures proprietary, branded cannabis products in environmentally friendly facilities and state-of-the-art cultivation sites and distributes its products through its growing network of Green Goods® and other retail locations and third-party dispensaries. Its team of more than 500 employees is focused on the development of differentiated products, driving scientific innovation of plant-based medicines, and developing meaningful intellectual property. Today, the Company is licensed to grow, process, and/or distribute cannabis in five markets and operates 18 dispensaries across the United States. For more information about Goodness Growth Holdings, please visit www.goodnessgrowth.com.
Contact Information
Investor Inquiries:
Sam Gibbons
Vice President, Investor Relations
samgibbons@goodnessgrowth.com
(612) 314-8995
Media Inquiries:
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Senior Manager, Communications
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Two arrested following Topeka narcotics search
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 9:03 PM CDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police arrested two people following a narcotics search performed Monday in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
Officers with the TPD narcotics unit and Shawnee Co. Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1700 block of SE Morrison; uncovering drugs. stolen property and firearms, according to TPD.
TPD says Jason Fisher, 43, was arrested for meth distribution, possession of stolen property, and possession of a firearm as a felon. Kimberly Harris, 36, was booked for drug possession and an outstanding warrant.
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| 2022-08-23T02:44:50Z
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Update on Product Candidates, FDA Regulatory Strategy, Operations
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: RGRX) ("the Company" or "RegeneRx"), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on tissue protection, repair, and regeneration, has issued a Letter to Stockholders updating development of product candidates, FDA regulatory strategy, and its ongoing operating strategy. The Letter may be viewed at RegeneRx's homepage: www.regenerx.com.
About RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
RegeneRx is focused on the development of novel therapeutic peptides, including Thymosin beta 4 (Tβ4) and its constituent fragments, for tissue and organ protection, repair, and regeneration. RegeneRx currently has three drug candidates in clinical development for ophthalmic, acute inflammatory and dermal indications, four active strategic licensing agreements in the U.S., China, and Pan Asia (Korea, Japan, and Australia, among others), and the EU, and has patents and patent applications covering its products in many countries throughout the world.
Forward Looking Statements
Any statements in the 2022 Stockholder Letter that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made under the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in the stockholder letter include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our strategic and research partnerships, regulatory applications and approvals, the development and timing of clinical trials for our drug candidates, the use of our drug candidates to treat various conditions, our operating strategies, and our financial needs. The proposed clinical trials and costs to operate the Company during such trials, as well as any other forward-looking statements, are expectations and estimates based upon information obtained and calculated by the Company at this time and are subject to change. Moreover, there is no guarantee any of these trials will be successful or confirm previous clinical results. There also is no assurance that by the end of 2022 we can successfully raise the capital required to continue our business operations in the normal course. Please view these and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those identified in the "Risk Factors" section of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings it makes with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements in this stockholder letter represent the Company's views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update this information, as a result of future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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| 2022-08-22T13:09:54Z
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(NEXSTAR) – Don’t expect to find Hellmann’s mayonnaise in supermarkets west of the Rocky Mountains.
That’s not to say the people of the West Coast refuse to eat mayonnaise, or hold some kind of grudge against the condiment. It’s because Hellmann’s mayonnaise, one of the most recognizable brands of mayonnaise in many parts of the country, is known as something else entirely in parts of the West.
Take a gander at these jars of Best Foods mayonnaise:
Best Foods — a brand owned by Unilever, like Hellmann’s — is essentially the Hellmann’s of the western United States. More specifically, Best Foods and Hellmann’s are brand names for the very same line of mayonnaise products. They’ve simply retained separate branding since 1932, when Best Foods Inc. of California purchased Richard Hellmann Inc. of New York, according to Unilever.
Best Foods and Hellmann’s have been offered (almost) exclusively in their respective regions ever since.
Best Foods and Hellmann’s also maintain their own separate websites, which appear nearly identical aside from their Best Foods or Hellmann’s branding.
But it goes beyond that. Fans of Best Foods and Hellmann’s have been exposed to nearly identical advertising campaigns for the better part of a century — including this pair of animated commercials from the 1950s, and these early-‘90s commercials featuring the same jingle and slogan. (“Bring out the Best Foods and bring out the best,” one commercial cheerily suggests, while the other asks consumers to “Bring out the Hellmann’s and bring out the best.”)
Still, despite their shared histories and marketing, there may be a difference of opinion when it comes to the tastes of both brands. A representative for Unilever did not respond to questions about their specific recipes, but an FAQ page on the former Hellmann’s website indicated that both products were not identical, but rather “basically” the same.
“Taste preferences vary; some people find Best Foods Mayonnaise is slightly more tangy,” according to the site’s archived FAQ page from 2002.
A comparison of both products’ nutrition facts shows they have the same ingredients and relative ingredient quantities. Best Foods, however, has five more milligrams of sodium per teaspoon than Hellmann’s, according to Unilever.
In any case, the differences are slight enough that Unilever’s official Hellmann’s webpage claims that Hellmann’s is simply “known as Best Foods west of the Rockies.” Those who want to taste for themselves, meanwhile, can sometimes find both brands at outlets within the same city or state, as Reddit users in several places have previously claimed.
“I did a side-by-side taste test once and there is slightly more [tanginess] in Best Foods than Hellmann’s,” one user from Colorado wrote.
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| 2022-09-17T16:37:49Z
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Securities LLC ("American Securities") and Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal") today announced that an affiliate of American Securities has acquired Meridian Adhesives Group ("Meridian" or the "Company"), in partnership with the management team and funds affiliated with Arsenal. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Meridian is a leading producer of high-performance advanced adhesives for electronics, infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The Company sells a broad portfolio of chemistries and focuses on niche applications that require custom solutions and complex formulations. Meridian operates 25 facilities and serves over 5,000 customers in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Houston, TX and employs approximately 560 people globally.
"We are grateful for the support of Arsenal over the past four years as we established Meridian as the go-to solution provider in the industry," said Dan Pelton, Chief Executive Officer of Meridian. "We are excited about Meridian's next phase of growth and our new partnership with American Securities."
"The time that we have spent evaluating and investing in companies in the adhesives space gives us immense appreciation for Meridian's leadership positions in attractive and growing end markets and applications," commented Scott Wolff, a Managing Director of American Securities. "We are excited to support the Company's organic growth and M&A strategies, innovation, and continued operational excellence so that Meridian can continue to solve problems for its customers."
"Meridian's growth has been a result of focusing on positive long-term trends in technologies and end markets, coupled with hard work from a talented leadership team and employee base," said Roy Seroussi, an Investment Partner of Arsenal. "We look forward to our continued partnership with the Company and American Securities as we build a leading, global adhesives company."
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as financial advisors to American Securities and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as legal counsel. Citi and Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisors to Meridian and Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP served as legal counsel with respect to the transaction.
About Meridian Adhesives Group
Meridian Adhesives Group is a leading manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies. With a broad portfolio of dynamic solutions, Meridian serves the electronics, infrastructure, and industrial (flooring, packaging, and product assembly) markets. The group's operations are located in the Americas, EMEA and Asia, with a multitude of sales/service offices worldwide that are positioned to serve Meridian's global customer base. For more information, visit https://meridianadhesives.com.
About American Securities LLC
Based in New York with an office in Shanghai, American Securities is a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion. American Securities and its affiliates have more than $26 billion under management. For more information, visit www.american-securities.com.
About Arsenal Capital Partners
Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in industrial growth and healthcare companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds totaling over $10 billion, completed more than 250 platform and add-on acquisitions, and achieved more than 30 realizations. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value-add. For more information, visit www.arsenalcapital.com.
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| 2022-09-08T18:37:22Z
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BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Film Director Center came into being with the era's new and huge developments in China's film and television industry. It is the first film and television industry chain complex created in China after the end of the studio era. In its early stages, this whole-chain film and television complex, which was actualized "from a draft into actual work," participated in the production of a large number of phenomenal Chinese films and nearly 600 movies and television shows, with total box office revenue exceeding RMB ¥100 billion yuan. However, the pandemic forced a stop to many Chinese film markets. What is the current situation with the China Film Director Center?
Xin Zheng, the General Manager of the China Film Director Center stated that during the most serious period of the pandemic in 2020, China Film Director Center still ensured that the post-production of the film Eight Hundred would proceed while taking measures to prevent infection in the crew, guaranteeing the film's successful release.
Zheng said, "Thanks to our smooth operations, the China Film Director Center has had healthy development since its establishment. Our operations make it possible for us to remain calm when times get difficult." When talking about development in the past decade, Zheng said that the Center has stepped out of its own comfort zone by relying on 4 innovative concepts, which not only promote the development of the entire Chinese film industry, but maximize the operational benefits with imagination-driven business growth.
Zheng said that the establishment of the China Film Director Center stemmed from a beautiful "vision." "In 2010, we saw the shortcomings of extensive and technological lag in producing Chinese film and television and hoped to industrialize the industry in China. The first concept we pushed for was creating the first Chinese Hollywood-style film and television industry chain complex." Driven by this idea, the China Film Director Center was established in July 2012, a progressive move in the Chinese film and television industry at the time. Once it was founded, it established a complete industrialized system of pre-planning, creating, shooting, post-production, special effects, etc., and formed a centralized set of operations and production from "a story" to "a film."
During that period, various cultural parks began to spring up, almost like mushrooms after heavy rain. "However, cultural parks must understand culture, understand the needs of culture, and understand how people of a certain culture act. The product attributes of cultural parks are cultural attributes. The China Film Director Center was focused on its first concept: to build a cultural park for the film and television industry, and more importantly, to have the China Film Director Center as the first film and television park in China built by film and television practitioners themselves," stated Zheng, who graduated with a degree in Photography from Beijing Film Academy. The Center's second concept is the direction of the film and television industry, where it aims to progress past the traditional rental-type park operation model. The perception of the industry right now is that its focus is too narrow and "pure."
In order to achieve great heights in this field, the Center's operation team and architects have followed the directors for a long time, learning their needs for space according to each director's working habits and the characteristics of different film and television production companies, essentially creating tailor-made product spaces. Zheng said: "The product spaces we present are at the top of the industry, which naturally attracts an active influx of resources and generates cash flow."
Zheng said that although the Center's product spaces have been perfected, this is only the most basic aspect it has fully refined. "What we are thinking about is how to use the China Film Director Center to present the main characteristics of film and television to the greatest extent possible and create breakthroughs in the industry. At this time, having a huge studio with a total area of 2,000 square meters and no pillars is a major advantage for us, making the China Film Director Center a 'place for cultural events' and 'the place where the brand events take place', which became the third 'concept' of the Center."
The China Film Director Center is home to one of the world's two largest film directors' associations: the China Film Directors Association, bringing together 471 top directors from across the Taiwan Strait and three regions. As the host of the China Film Directors Association Annual Awards Ceremony, the China Film Director Center has become "China's Kodak Cinema." Every year, the star-studded red carpet attracts the attention of the outside world, making the Center quickly transform into an extravagant movie theater. As the first choice for premieres and high-end releases, the Center organizes and executes more than 100 annual corporate meetings, public relations events, product launches and promotions, exhibitions, catwalks, and performing arts shows every year, including TV column recordings, which have led to the Center becoming a thriving business hub.
Regarding the fourth concept, Zheng remarked: "In order to expand the Center's path for the future, we also proposed to focus on the product attributes of cultural products. This is the concept of operating with culture, which is the embodiment of the commercial core value of cultural products." The China Film Director Center has the best production teams in terms of planning, creativity, shooting, post-production, special effects, music, sound, animation, as well as visual effects and visual packaging from the film industry both at home and abroad. The Center integrates resources to operate its film-based business: media content is its main commercial product, and with movie-quality production standards and story structures, hundreds of commercial micro-films, advertisements, promotional films, and image films have been filmed for various brands and institutions, including the first series of commercial brand documentaries in China. The Center has created a precedent in the industry and has made itself a "well-known IP" for audio-visual content. Zheng joked that the commercials produced by the China Film Director Center were essentially a "dimensionality reduction blow" for other advertising companies.
"Without content, there's no media and without media, there's no marketing," said Zheng. "The China Film Director Center respects Universal's business model very much. Universal's film content accounts for 26% of its cash flow income and 74% of its revenue. There's the cash income of the real estate sector, but real estate only accounts for 22% of the price-earnings ratio, and the remaining 78% comes from the content sector. Inspired by this model, China Film Director Center put effort into making a lot of entertainment marketing products, showing the possibilities of the 'movie+' concept, and embedding cultural experience into the products and services for various customers through stars, events, scene implantation, and other means to satisfy consumers. The demand for upgrades in consumption will in turn introduce high-quality customers to the industry chain sector and achieve cross-border integration."
Through the execution of these four concepts, the China Film Director Center has revitalized its resources, has short-term cash flow in its development model, medium-term high-profit projects, and long-term and creative content. Zheng said this: "A healthy company can only thrive when all sectors work together, which is also necessary to avoid the risk of insufficient cash flow that other Chinese film companies experience."
As a result, the China Film Director Center has successfully operated three major business sectors, including the "Comprehensive Film and Television Industry Chain Complex", "Professional Top-Class Content Production", and "360° Entertainment Integrated Marketing." Zheng said that in the future, Chinese films will achieve regional development, and "Chinese video" will become mainstream. For this reason, the China Film Director Center has been actively preparing to welcome the arrival of the next window of opportunity.
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Texas native will begin on September 6, 2022
CINCINNATI, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosland Fisher McLeod will join Cincinnati Children's as Senior Vice President, Legal and Public Affairs and Chief Legal Officer on September 6, 2022.
As the senior executive for all legal and public affairs at Cincinnati Children's, McLeod will serve as legal advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees. She will oversee a team of attorneys, outside counsel, and other professionals, advising on corporate and commercial transactions, litigation, employment, regulatory matters, intellectual property and more. She will also serve as the senior leader for compliance, internal audit and government affairs.
"I am excited to add Rosland to our team," said Steve Davis, MD, President & CEO of Cincinnati Children's. "Her experience and leadership in a variety of healthcare delivery systems will contribute greatly to our ability to continue to excel and expand our clinical care, research and teaching missions. She is also a person with demonstrated integrity and the ability to inspire others."
With nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare law, McLeod has experience working with hospitals, pharma, medical device manufacturing, biotech, physician practices and more. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for SCL Health in Denver, Colorado. Prior positions include executive leadership at Biogen Idec (Cambridge, MA); Novation, LLC (Irving, TX); and Triad Hospitals (Plano, TX).
"The opportunity at Cincinnati Children's is incredible," said McLeod. "I am looking forward to joining the team and being part of an organization that is improving lives for children not just in Cincinnati but around the country and the world."
McLeod has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to her field, most recently on the Becker's Health Care 2020 List of African Americans in Health Care to Know. She also received the University of Houston Law Center Distinguished Alumni in Healthcare recognition in 2021. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, she received her Juris Doctor at University of Houston Law Center.
McLeod replaces Beth Stautberg, who left Cincinnati Children's in January 2022.
About Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children's ranks among the top three in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 listing of Best Children's Hospitals. A nonprofit, academic medical center established in 1883, Cincinnati Children's is one of the top three recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health. The medical center is internationally recognized for improving child health and transforming delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education, and innovation.
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| 2022-08-08T12:16:00Z
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Planet Fitness offers high school teens free workouts all summer
(WXIX/Gray News) - Planet Fitness is offering free workouts to high schoolers ages 14-19 this summer.
The offer is good at all of Planet Fitness’s 2,200 locations from May 16-Aug. 31.
Need more motivation? All participants who sign up starting May 16 are automatically entered into the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass Sweepstakes.
Planet Fitness will award one $500 scholarship in each state (and the District of Columbia), and one grand prize $5,000 scholarship at the end of the summer.
These scholarships can be used for academic or athletic activities or programs.
It’s part of the High School Summer Pass initiative, formerly the Teen Summer Challenge, which was launched in 2019 and saw more than 900,000 teens sign up and complete more than 5.5 million workouts over the summer.
You can pre-register here.
Teens under 18 must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club.
A Planet Fitness spokesperson cites a study that says less than 15% of teens met the 60-minute daily physical activity recommendation during the pandemic.
A national study commissioned by Planet Fitness further found 93% of American teens want to stay healthy and active but lack motivation or access.
The High School Summer Pass is envisioned as a solution when school sports programs, gym classes and after-school activities wind down.
“As the leader in fitness, we believe we have a responsibility to provide a welcoming, safe, and Judgement Free environment for high school students to improve their physical and mental wellness, particularly given the challenges they have and continue to face in the wake of the pandemic,” said Chris Rondeau, chief executive officer at Planet Fitness.
“Our study found that nearly all (92%) high school students agreed that when they are regularly physically active, they feel much better mentally. Fitness is about feeling good, too, and our hope is that High School Summer Pass empowers teens to create life-long workout habits to help them succeed in every aspect of their lives.”
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Survey finds flexibility continues to be a top priority for gig workers, as inflation drives them to their phones for work.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyer, a leading on-demand labor app powering the gig economy, today announced findings from their 2022 midyear survey, "A Glimpse into the Gig Economy." Surveying over 1,000 gig workers who have turned to Hyer for gig work, the survey sought to better understand their views on the current labor landscape, the impact inflation is having on them, and their overall outlook on the gig economy.
As inflation wears on, the survey found that 80% of workers reported being extremely concerned about inflation, with 65% citing they are picking up more gig work or working multiple jobs in an effort to battle rising prices.
Hyer CEO, Dave Dempsey, said, "Another revealing factor spurring growth throughout the gig economy has been the continued shift to more flexible work. With 73% of workers citing flexibility as the main driver for choosing gig work over the traditional 9 to 5 grind, an overwhelming 85% also believe gig work is a great long-term option for them when it comes to earning money."
In McKinsey's latest American Opportunity Survey, they showed a seismic shift in how Americans work —with a remarkable 36 percent of respondents identifying as independent workers. However, because independent contractors do not fit neatly into official labor statistics, this pool tends to be an underreported segment of the economy.
Today, this growing pool of talent represents nearly 60 million workers in the United States that participate in the gig economy. "As August job openings continue to outnumber available workers by just shy of a 2-to-1 margin, many businesses are looking for alternative ways to hire the help they need—and it's out there," Dempsey said.
August numbers reinforced that there is still a considerable shortage of workers for available positions, a sign that the U.S. labor market is still extremely hot, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
As businesses look for ways to fill these gaps, McKinsey said that shifting to a more agile workforce that includes independent workers enables companies and organizations of all sizes to expand their workforces during periods of peak demand—such as holiday seasons for retailers. A strategy that can shore up workers while reducing costs.
About Hyer
Hyer, a leading on-demand labor app powering the gig economy, connects workers to businesses in real-time. Delivering temporary staffing to leading retailers, warehouses, hotels and restaurants in the tap of an app—our team is continually guided by our vision to Reinvent How Work Gets Done. Led by a team of industry experts, Hyer launched in 2019 in Michigan—and today has expanded their footprint across 27 states.
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Osage City fills with guests for BBQ contest
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Osage City is once again welcoming in the great smell of barbecue this weekend with 101 teams from 11 states coming to compete in the 19th annual Smoke in the Spring barbecue contest.
“I tell people I throw the biggest party in the county one time every year,” said Corey Linton, Parks and Recreation Director for Osage City. “With this event it brings several thousand people to Osage City to showcase our town, to showcase our county and helps out the local businesses with bringing everyone into the community.”
This year’s contest will not only showcase over one hundred barbecue masters, but honor the legacy of a smoker left empty.
“Its been very heart warming,” said Kelly Magee, now owner of Q39 Barbeque in Kansas City after her husband Rob Magee passed away. “I think that’s what makes the Kansas City and barbecue community both so wonderful is that we all help each other out. I think that was one of his biggest things about the barbecue community is the comradery and we are all competitors but at the end of the day everybody is helping everybody else out.”
Rob Magee is being honored with a moment of silence and by having his smoker on display in his favorite lot. He was often a sponsor and a judge with a true passion for barbecue.
“It was such a big part of his life,” said Magee, “the contests and the competitions, he did it for over 12 years and it is just very near and dear to his heart so having the smoker out here is a way to get back in the throws of the competitive circuit and as the guys get geared up this year for the big barbeque season.”
Barbeque season has become chapters of life for many competing this weekend. Terrance Jefferson is the owner of the Topeka BBQ Shop and is just nioe of may examples of people passionate about barbecue.
“What really got me interested in barbeque is watching shows during the holidays like Labor Day and Memorial Day,” said Jefferson, “and I said, hey, I can do that. Once I started competing, I got hooked.”
While friends may offer as much help as they can for their fellow barbecuers, they quickly turn up the heat on one another when the judges come around. For Bill Heyen with HHH BBQ, that’s what it’s all about.
“That’s why we are here, we show up to win it all,” said Heyen. “I mean, it’d be a big win. Anytime you’re in a hundred team contest and take home the top prize it’s a big win.”
All said and done, a total of $24,000 will be awarded to the top finishers.
Kelly Magee and Q39 Barbecue may not officially be competing this year, but Rob’s passionate flame for barbecue will continue to burn.
“Well we aren’t competing technically, but if Rob were here he’d say heck yes, we are definitely going to win!”
In addition to the barbecue being served up Saturday, there is a car show in nearby downtown Osage City. For more information on Smoke in the Spring, please visit their Facebook page where updates are continually posted.
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SAN DIEGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilshire Quinn Capital announced Thursday that its private lending fund, the Wilshire Quinn Income Fund, has provided a $16,025,000 refinance loan on two hotels in Los Angeles, California.
The first property is a four-story, 91,978 square-foot Ramada by Wyndham located near Los Angeles International Airport and adjacent to the 405 Freeway. The hotel is comprised of 167 rooms, fitness center, restaurant and bar, pool, and 209 parking spaces.
The second property is located off Wilshire Boulevard in Korea Town/Wilshire Center, and consists of 56,000 square-feet and 71 rooms. The independently owned hotel has a full restaurant and conference center, in addition to subterranean parking.
The loan was funded in eight business days after the request for capital was made.
"As liquidity continues to tighten in the capital markets and the commercial lending process becomes even more restrictive, Wilshire Quinn remains committed to providing rapid lending solutions for our clients," CEO and Chief Investment Officer Christopher Garcia said.
Wilshire Quinn, a national portfolio bridge lender and debt fund manager based out of San Diego, is well known for its quick loan closings and competitive short-term lending rates.
Since 2011, Wilshire Quinn (www.wilshirequinn.com) has provided senior debt financing ranging from $200,000 to $20,000,000 on a variety of property types, including but not limited to: non-owner-occupied residential properties, multi-family properties, condos, hotels, assisted-living facilities, entitled land, parking lots, office buildings, industrial buildings, and retail centers. Wilshire Quinn works directly with real estate owners and mortgage professionals nationwide.
Loans are made or arranged by Wilshire Quinn Income Fund, LLC pursuant to California Finance Lenders Law license #603J060. Wilshire Quinn Capital, Inc. serves as manager of the Wilshire Quinn Income Fund, LLC. The information above is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Nothing contained in the information above is an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Any such offer to purchase securities will be made only through the Private Placement Memorandum of Wilshire Quinn Income Fund, LLC.
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- IFS extends leadership in the EAM software space with ULTIMO's impressive product capabilities and customer base, and expert team.
- ULTIMO's SaaS offering differentiated by fast time to value, high levels of flexibility and configurability
LINKÖPING, Sweden, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Ultimo Software Solutions, the Netherlands based provider of cloud Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software. ULTIMO has been widely acknowledged for building a strong reputation for the completeness, flexibility, and configurability of its SaaS EAM solutions.
IFS boasts a deep and long-standing heritage in asset management and provides end-to-end industry specific EAM software to companies with complex needs and looking to manage their assets' efficiency from cradle to grave.
ULTIMO complements the IFS Cloud EAM offering with a proven track record of delivering faster time to value within the industries they serve, and providing an EAM point-solution widely accredited for its rapid deployment and ease of use.
Founded in 1988, ULTIMO'S customers base sits primarily in Europe with some US presence. The company is Headquartered in the Netherlands, has 180 employees, and over 2000 customers, including London Gatwick Airport, BASF, VTTI, Ravago, Vion Food Group, Argent Energy, and Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam.
The combination of IFS and ULTIMO means that IFS stands out against competitors as the only vendor that is now able to offer Cloud native EAM solutions that cater for every company with either complex end-to-end business needs or as a standalone point solution.
IFS CEO, Darren Roos, commented, "This acquisition puts IFS in a uniquely strong position as we now offer the most complete set of EAM capabilities in the market. The flexibility and configurability of ULTIMO is a great complement to the end-to-end capabilities of IFS Cloud". Roos added: "Helping our customers deliver on their Moment of Service goals by turning assets and the services they require, into a business differentiator has been central to IFS's success in EAM, and this is something that we know resonates equally well with ULTIMO customers."
Willem-Jan Scholten, CEO of ULTIMO commented: "I am proud that we have successfully established ULTIMO as a well-respected provider of Enterprise Asset Management software in our core industries. The market is ripe for disruption, and we have a lot more to achieve, so being part of the IFS family means we can capitalize on our joint ambitions even faster." He concluded: "Now as part of the industry's #1 provider of EAM software, we have found a company in IFS that shares our values and provides the backing we need to take what's so special about ULTIMO - with our product, customers, people and partners - to the next level."
Earlier this month, Gartner recognized IFS as #1 in EAM market share by revenue - compared to SAP, IBM, Infor and Oracle - with 18% share, that grew 29.1% YoY. In addition, IFS's commitment to customer success was also seen by Gartner Peer Insights awarding IFS with the Customers' Choice accolade. The company believes this achievement is evidence that its continued focus on bringing to market composable technology with industry-specific capabilities is resonating with customers.
For more information about IFS Cloud for EAM, please visit: https://info.ifs.com/eam.html
IFS expects the acquisition of ULTIMO to complete in Q3 2022.
About IFS
IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers-at the Moment of Service. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 4,500 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.
About Ultimo Software Solutions
Ultimo supplies the number one flexible Enterprise Asset Management cloud platform for midsized enterprises. The software is used by more than 2,000 customers globally in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure and utilities. It offers customers in these sectors many advantages such as increased uptime, the management of costs, increased equipment lifespan, ease of adherence to laws and regulations and the assurance of a safe working environment. Ultimo provides these advantages with an unparalleled return on investment due to fast implementation processes, seamless integrations and self-service application management. The company was formed in 1988, has offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the UK, and is globally supported by an extensive open partner ecosystem. www.ultimo.com
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It’s feeling hot hot hot
Heat index near advisory levels
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Temperatures will be getting even hotter over the next several days due to high humidity and plenty of sunshine. The usual afternoon and evening storms are going to be absent through Wednesday of this work week with only an occasional late day storm or two. High pressure and fairly dry air will suppress our normal afternoon and evening thunderstorm pattern. Temperatures will be exceeding the averages for this time of year however. The average high is 90 and the low is 74 degrees.
With a steady west wind at 5-10 mph the humidity will be high which will make “feels like” temperatures in the range of 100-105 by early afternoon. We will have mostly sunny skies throughout the day with only an isolated shower or two developing during the afternoon. The rain chance on Tuesday is only a 20%.
Wednesday we will see more of the same with limited afternoon and early evening showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s with heat indices in the range of 103-107 during the afternoon. The rain chance on Wednesday is at 30%.
By Thursday things will begin to moisten up a bit so the rain chances will be going up slightly for those late day storms. We will see mostly sunny skies with a few clouds gathering later in the afternoon. The high will warm into the low 90s.
Friday the rain chance goes up to 30-40 percent for a few late day storms otherwise mostly sunny skies can be expected.
For the weekend look for a 40% for scattered late afternoon and early storms otherwise mostly sunny skies can be expected.
Boating weather looks good with seas running 2 feet or less with a light chop on the waters.
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Teen shot by officer investigating sound of gunfire in Ohio
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Ohio teenager was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting. Police were investigating after they heard shots fired.
According to Akron Police, officers were patrolling around 6:30 p.m. Saturday when they heard multiple shots fired. Officers drove to a home on Longview Avenue and approached the back to investigate.
Police say as officers approached the rear of the home, they encountered multiple male subjects, at least one of whom was armed with a handgun, WOIO reports.
During the encounter, one officer shot his department-issued weapon, striking a 16-year-old male suspect in the hand. Officers were able to take the subject into custody without further incident.
Officers administered first aid and called for an ambulance.
The 16-year-old was later transported to Akron Children’s Hospital in stable condition. His injury is considered non-life threatening.
Police say multiple firearms were recovered from the scene.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating.
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BigID Wins Hot Company Cloud-Native Security Award in 10th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAC 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BigID, the leading data intelligence platform that enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, security, and governance, is proud to announce that SmallID, the first pay-as-you-go cloud data security platform, has won the Hot Company Cloud-Native Security Award) from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine.
"We're thrilled to receive one of the most prestigious and coveted cybersecurity awards in the world from Cyber Defense Magazine, during their 10th anniversary as an independent cybersecurity news and information provider. We knew the competition would be tough and with top judges who are leading infosec experts from around the globe, we couldn't be more pleased to include this as part of SmallID's debut at RSA," said Dimitri Sirota, CEO and co-founder of BigID.
"BigID - and subsequently smallID - embodies three major features we judges look for to become winners: understanding tomorrow's threats, today, providing a cost-effective solution and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach," said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.
We're thrilled to be a member of this coveted group of winners, located here: http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com/
Please join us virtually at the #RSAC RSA Conference 2022, https://www.rsaconference.com/usa today, as we share our red carpet experience and proudly display our trophy online on our website, our blog, and our social media channels.
BigID's data intelligence platform enables organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for privacy, protection, and perspective. Customers deploy BigID to proactively discover, manage, protect, and get more value from their regulated, sensitive, and personal data across their data landscape. BigID has been recognized for its data intelligence innovation as a 2019 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, named to the 2021 Forbes Cloud 100, the 2021 Inc 5000 as the #19th fastest growing company and #1 in Security, a Business Insider 2020 AI Startup to Watch, and an RSA Innovation Sandbox winner. Find out more at https://bigid.com.
Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives. Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power.
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Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger
(AP) - Air travel in the United States improved Monday after a rocky weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded by thunderstorms in Florida, technology problems at the busiest domestic airline and labor problems at another carrier.
However, airlines that do much of their flying in Florida were still struggling Monday, especially Spirit Airlines.
And airlines were bracing for another round of storms that were forecast to hit the Dallas area — home to American and Southwest — Monday night.
Airlines scrubbed about 650 U.S. flights by midafternoon Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.com. That followed the cancellation of more than 3,500 flights — about one in every 13 — over the weekend.
Thunderstorms led the Federal Aviation Administration to limit flights over much of Florida and briefly halt flights at several airports in the state on Saturday. That caused ripple effects across the country for the rest of the weekend, and some travelers reported having to wait before they could be put on another flight.
“It’s spring-break season, so unfortunately there is no worse place to have bad weather than Florida right now,” Henry Harteveldt, a travel-industry analyst for Atmosphere Research, said Monday. “The airlines are scrambling to get people where they want to go, they’re working to get planes to and from Florida. It’s going to take a couple days.”
On Monday, Spirit, which is based in Miramar, Florida, canceled about 250 flights, or 30% of its schedule. JetBlue Airways, which flies frequently between Florida and the Northeast, canceled about 140 flights, or 13% of its total for the day.
Spirit did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Southwest Airlines, which operates more domestic flights than any airline, was doing much better on Monday — about 60 cancellations, 1% of its schedule, after scrubbing more than 900 flights, or about 13% of its total, Saturday and Sunday. The airline also suffered what it called intermittent technology problems over the weekend.
Southwest’s unusual point-to-point route map means that many of its planes stop in Florida at some point during a normal day. By contrast, American, Delta and United run so-called hub-and-spoke networks in which flights radiate outward from a few key airports. That keeps planes in one part of the country insulated from bad weather in other places.
Alaska Airlines, the fifth-largest U.S. carrier, canceled about 40 flights or 5% of its schedule Monday. Over the weekend, the airline seemed to blame the pilots’ union. Off-duty pilots have picketed at airports and an investor conference by the Seattle-based airline to protest the slow pace of contract negotiations over the past three years.
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Zephyr's investment management platform earns international recognition for superior technology breakthroughs
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), and a recognized leader in investment management technology for wealth managers and advisors, has been awarded the 2022 FinTech Breakthrough Award for Best Financial Research and Data Company.
The honor follows a breakthrough year of innovations and advancements for the Zephyr platform. In addition to enhancing users' research and screening capabilities, the company unveiled Portfolio DNA, Proposal Generation, Portfolio Performance and ESG Ratings and Reviews in 2021. Zephyr also announced a series of partnerships, first with Digital Financial, fully integrating Zephyr with all trust, accounting and custodial systems; and AppCrown, making it possible to fully connect Zephyr with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud and other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
"The relationship between clients and their advisors is changing and investors now have access to advisors 24/7 and everything that was once a manual process – for instance, aggregating client and prospect data – is now fully automated," said James Johnson, Managing Director, FinTech Breakthrough. "Zephyr is pioneering the investor experience relationship, transforming how clients work with advisors and enables advisors to showcase their value via significant research and data. Congratulations to the entire Zephyr team on winning the 'Best Financial Research and Data Company' award."
"We are extremely honored that Zephyr has been chosen for this important recognition by FinTech Breakthrough," adds Christopher Volpe, Head of Informa Financial Intelligence's Zephyr business. "The word 'breakthrough' truly defines Zephyr and the work of our talented team who have worked hard to provide a superior fintech solution that offers significant competitive advantages for investment professionals. We appreciate being included in this well-respected award program and send our congratulations out to all the winners."
The Zephyr platform launched in 2019 providing extensive research capabilities as well as an asset allocation tool allowing wealth managers and advisors to build portfolios using classic mean variance optimization via its sophisticated Black-Litterman optimization module. Users could estimate the probability of meeting future wealth goals using the Monte Carlo simulation module, and quickly and easily evaluate a portfolios composition including asset allocation, equity and fixed income characteristics, sector and regional weightings, top ten holdings and country exposure. In 2020, Zephyr added data analytics featuring screening capabilities with extensive filtering capabilities and statistical tools that could also track and compare investment products and returns based style analysis using 200 plus key statistics.
"Investment professionals will dominate this decade," says Randy Jones, Director of Product Management at Zephyr. "We see school systems now requiring financial understanding, Baby Boomers transferring their assets to their children and grandchildren, and significant interest in alternative investing. We have truly entered an era of great opportunity for wealth managers and advisors. Zephyr provides the speed, functionality and research to take advantage of this extraordinary time."
Zephyr's newest enhancement, Portfolio Performance, is a performance measurement and benchmarking tool for wealth managers, trust officers, institutional and private wealth advisors. Designed for timeliness and accuracy, users can quickly and efficiently analyze performance and calculate returns at various levels, including total portfolio, class level, subclass or style level, and individual asset level. Extensive benchmarking from over 1000 market indices is also possible with customized presentation tools to easily create client reports from the data with drag and drop technology.
Learn more about the Zephyr platform at one of its upcoming webinars on April 14, April 20 or April 21. To register, visit https://pages.financialintelligence.informa.com/Upcoming-Zephyr-Webinars.
The FinTech Breakthrough Awards is the premier awards program founded to recognize the FinTech innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the world in a range of categories, including Digital Banking, Personal Finance, Lending, Payments, Investments, RegTech, InsurTech and many more. The 2022 FinTech Breakthrough Award program attracted more than 3,950 nominations from across the globe.
About FinTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for technology innovation and leadership around the globe, the FinTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Financial Technologies and Services companies and products. The FinTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of FinTech companies and products in categories including Payments, Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Fraud Protection, Banking, Lending, RegTech, InsurTech and more. For more information visit FinTechBreakthrough.com.
About Zephyr
Zephyr's financial services solution enables wealth managers and advisors to fully manage client investment goals with communication tools to create custom, professional proposals and presentations that convey advisor strategies and success. The platform consistently scores high among users for its ease of use with valuable tools including presentation center, portfolio proposal generation, performance measurement, asset allocation modeling, research, analytics and ESG ratings and reviews. Visit financialintelligence.informa.com to learn more about Zephyr and to request a demo or 14-day free trial on the Zephyr platform.
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In July 2021, Odenkirk collapsed on the Albuquerque, New Mexico, set while filming the sixth and final season of the show. He later confirmed that it had been due to a "small heart attack."
The star, who has been nominated for numerous Golden Globe and Emmy Awards for playing the titular character, has now revealed that he stopped breathing during the frightening episode but was saved thanks to emergency medical care on set.
Though he cannot recall the immediate aftermath of the incident, he now knows it happened at around 5:30 p.m. when the cast and crew were changing shots. At that time Odenkirk, now 59, mounted an exercise bike he used between shoots to watch a Chicago Cubs baseball game on TV, he said.
In an interview with the Radio Times magazine this week, the actor recalled: "I went down on one knee, and then I went all the way down. I guess I said, 'I don't feel very good.'"
The star, who plays con-artist-turned-lawyer Jimmy McGill who takes on the pseudonym Saul Goodman, said his co-stars Rhea Seehorn, who plays Kim Wexler, and Patrick Fabian, who plays Howard Hamlin, grabbed his head and hand and "started yelling at me to stay on Earth."
"I wasn't breathing," he continued. "I mean, if nobody had been there, if they didn't do that CPR, I'd have been dead in a few minutes."
He had three shots of the defibrillator then emergency surgery to clear the artery he called "the widowmaker."
"Better Call Saul" is a prequel to the AMC hit "Breaking Bad," which ran for five seasons between 2008 and 2013. That show introduced Odenkirk as Goodman, an attorney for Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston.
Odenkirk told the Radio Times that the reunion was "the greatest joy ever," adding: "The first episode I did on 'Breaking Bad' was a big scene with those guys in the desert, at 2 a.m., in a sandstorm. So to revisit the relationship now ... I can't say more than that. Because it's a mindblower, man."
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Amber Alert issued for abducted 3-year-old from Illinois
(Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued for 3-year-old Kyaira Montgomery, who was abducted from Maywood, Illinois Tuesday morning.
Kyaira is a Black female. She is 3 feet tall and weighs 30 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink blouse and maroon pants during a Division of Child and Family Services visitation with suspect Shaina K. Davis.
Davis is a 31-year-old Black female. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 152 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black and white dress.
Kyaira is listed as a protected party from Davis in an active order of protection.
Authorities say Kyaira was forced by Davis into a silver 2021 Honda Insight with Illinois license plate number CQ69619. An unknown Black female was driving.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that CME Clearing has further expanded the collateral it accepts and now will permit clearing members to deposit Short-Term U.S. Treasury Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to meet initial margin requirements.
CME Clearing accepts the widest range of collateral of any major clearing house. The addition of short-term ETFs gives clearing members and their clients greater flexibility and increased efficiency in managing their collateral costs. In particular, the ETFs pay a dividend, which is more operationally efficient and mitigates the need for clients to re-invest maturity proceeds for individual U.S. Treasury securities.
"We are very pleased to provide our market participants with additional capital efficiencies by continuing to expand the types of collateral we accept," said Suzanne Sprague, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Clearing & Post-Trade Services. "We've worked closely with ETF sponsors to ensure that this new collateral both meets our rigorous risk management standards and offers a broader range of collateral choices for clearing members."
"iShares launched the first four-bond ETFs 20 years ago believing they would modernize fixed income markets by increasing transparency and liquidity while unlocking sophisticated portfolio and trading capabilities for our clients," said Carolyn Weinberg, Global Head of Product for ETF and Index Investments, BlackRock. "Margin and collateral are a new use case for bond ETFs like SGOV and SHV, which further demonstrates how they are useful, resilient investment tools that can improve outcomes for individuals and large institutions alike."
"Treasury ETFs such as the Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF (GBIL) are a useful form of collateral that may benefit clients who have challenges managing the roll of a U.S. Treasury Bill portfolio, or who simply wish to outsource treasury management," said Mike Crinieri, Global Head of ETFs at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. "We are excited to work with CME Clearing to deliver the operational efficiency of the ETF wrapper for collateral purposes."
"We appreciate that CME Clearing has developed an initiative to create a flexible and efficient funding solution for market participants with initial margin requirements," says Emily McKinley, Head of Institutional Specialists for Invesco ETFs and Indexed Strategies. "CME Clearing's addition of the Invesco Treasury Collateral ETF (CLTL) and other short-duration U.S. Treasury ETFs as eligible collateral expands the available toolset for collateral providers and receivers."
"This initiative aims to bring flexible and efficient funding solutions for market participants with initial margin requirements and highlights an additional use case for short term treasury ETFs," said Kimberly Russell, Vice President and Market Structure Specialist at State Street Global Advisors.
The short-term ETFs invest in U.S. Treasury securities with less than one-year to maturity and are portable instruments held at the Depository Trust Company. More information about this new acceptable collateral is available here.
About CME Group
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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Malone panel discussion: Is America a Christian nation, or a nation of Christians?
CANTON – Is America a Christian nation?
Last week, Malone University's Spring Worldview Forum, in conjunction with the Center for Faith & Culture, examined the question during "Christianity and the American Founding" with guest speakers, John Fea, chair of the history department at Messiah University, and Mark David Hall, the Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University.
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Hall pointed out that while America has been "profoundly influenced" by Christian ideals, neither the Declaration of Independence or Constitution contain specific references to the faith. Article 6 of the Constitution, in fact, specifically prohibits religious tests for people in public office.
"The answer is clearly no," he said. "America was not founded as a Christian nation."
But Fea said it's a question that does not have a definitive answer.
"Too often, the question emerges as a political question," he said. "But it's not what the Founders probably asked. I think we need to sort through why we are superimposing the question on 18th century (documents). It's a contemporary political question, but that doesn't mean religion didn't shape them."
Though they hold different views about Christianity's influence on the Founders, both historians agree that the Constitution is not a Christian document.
Hall, whose books include "Did America Have a Christian Founding? Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth," and "America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding," noted that 98% of the colonists were Protestant Christians; 2% were Catholic; and 2,000 were Jewish, but that still doesn't put the question to rest.
"We know very little about the Founders and where their hearts lie," he said. "For instance, James Madison; it was very unclear what he believed, but it was clear he was influenced by Christian ideals."
Letter to a Synagogue
Hall also cited President George Washington's Aug. 18, 1790, letter to the Hebrew Synagogue at Newport, Rhode Island, in which he wrote in part:
"The Citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for having given to mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal policy ... All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship. It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights. For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support."
"I don't like the language like 'Christian nation,'" Hall said. "I don't think that is at all what the Founders intended."
But Protestantism was the dominant faith, Fea said.
"I would argue that on the grounds of the culture and the way people lived, Protestantism, for the most part, was the only game in town," he said. "Do you define a Christian nation as the people in the Colonies, who were Christian? Then, of course. When the Founders talked about morality and things that were healthy for the Republic, Christianity is one of the sources they drew from."
Hall argues that none of the Founders would classify as "evangelical" in the modern sense.
"Washington kept his faith private, expressing his belief in letters," he said. "This tells us a lot about the culture. You would not get elected dogcatcher in Virginia if you didn't believe in the Virgin Birth or other Christian dogma."
Hall said that when you examine less prominent founders such as John Jay, Roger Sherman and Patrick Henry, it's clear they were orthodox Christians. He noted that while it is true that Washington, a High Church Anglican, never took Holy Communion, "It may have been because he thought so highly of it."
Fea agrees.
"Sam Adams and John Witherspoon might have felt comfortable in an evangelical church." he said. "But no evangelical church would put George Washington on its elder board. Thomas Jefferson was a skeptic who rejected Jesus' deity and the Trinity but evangelical Christians loved him because defended religious liberty."
Jefferson's secret
Both men noted that Ben Franklin made no pretense of being a Christian, John Adams considered himself a Christian but rejected the doctrine of the Trinity, and although Thomas Jefferson was baptized in the Anglican church, he rewrote the Bible, deleting Jesus' claims of deity and stories of miracles.
However, Jefferson didn't broadcast his unorthodox beliefs, and Hall said that had they been widely known prior to the 1800 presidential election, he would have lost.
"His Bible wasn't revealed until the 20th century," Fea said. "His saving grace was his strong belief in religious liberty."
Fea, author of the book, "Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?" said the Founders' quotes about faith have been misused by people across the political spectrum.
"I was particularly interested in the rise of people such as D. James Kennedy and Jerry Falwell using and cherry-picking from the past in order to promote a political agenda," he said, "The left does this too."
Examples of this, he said, are Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States."
"The crowd that annoys the heck out of me is academics who know better, with such arguments as most of America's Founders were Deists, or that they insisted on a wall of separation of church and state." Hall said. "Franklin, Jefferson and Adams respected traditional Christianity."
Fea and Hall said historians are ethically obligated to present history in a factual manner.
"I deliberately chose a Christian publisher," Fea said. "My book was aimed at the church because evangelicals were being deceived by really bad history."
Hall said calls by some on the Christian right to eliminate the Constitution's Establishment Clause is "A horrible idea."
"Muslims have as much right as anyone else to build mosques," he said. "Conversely, voucher programs, some of which are used at Christian schools, are not unconstitutional, as my friends on the left say."
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A laughing Hall recalled that during a debate with Andrew Seidel of the Freedom From Religion, Seidel described him as "the Zamboni of Christian nationalism."
"Simply getting history right is a contribution to historical literacy," he said.
Malone history Professor Jay Case, who served as moderator, asked the historians why they think modern Americans are fascinated with the Founders' religious beliefs.
Fea said it's a fun exercise.
"People want to have some spiritual connection with the Founders," he said. "It's interesting. But I'm not sure it tell us a whole lot about what they thought of how church influences society."
Hall said the nation's founding documents contain four references to a deity, but not a specific religion.
"You could make a a good argument that most Americans believed that all men were created equal, which is later the basis for abolition," he said. "The Founders articulated their understanding of liberty to be not doing whatever you wanted, but within the context of what was right. But the Constitution is not a Christian document."
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Tropical depression forms in Atlantic
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A tropical depression has formed in the south Atlantic that is moving toward Florida, the National Hurricane Center announced Wednesday.
The center of Tropical Depression Seven was located about 800 miles east of the Leeward Islands. The depression is moving west near 14 mph and this general motion is expected to continue during the next few days.
On the forecast track, the center of the system is forecast to move through the Leeward Islands on Friday or Friday night, and be near the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend, forecasters say.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight or Thursday.
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| 2022-09-14T17:10:28Z
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- Ringier AG's investment values LiveScore Group's gaming and media business at £500 million
- New strategic partnership unites two of the most exciting players in global sports media
- Ringier continues to strengthen its sports growth strategy via its new dedicated sports vertical Ringier Sports Media Group
- LiveScore Group is home to LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet, three pioneering brands within the sports and gaming industries
LONDON and ZURICH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveScore Group and Ringier AG have today announced a landmark strategic partnership, with the Swiss-based media and technology company making a substantial investment in LiveScore Group's rapidly growing sports media and gaming business.
The deal will fuel the expansion of the industry-disrupting business which incorporates leading brands LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet. LiveScore Group is a rapidly scaling business, which has made significant share gains in highly competitive markets. This has been achieved through leveraging its differentiated customer acquisition funnel with bespoke gaming integrations across its LiveScore assets.
As the latest evolution within one of Europe's pre-eminent media businesses, the recently created Ringier Sports Media Group division boasts a thriving portfolio of innovative businesses which are changing the way global audiences interact and engage with sport. The new strategic investment in LiveScore Group will specifically accelerate growth across key Central and Eastern European territories, a notable strength of Ringier's sports media assets.
Following the investment, Stilian Shishkov will join the Supervisory Board of LiveScore Group. Shishkov is currently Senior Partner of the Ringier Sports Media Group, as well as founder and CEO of Ringier`s Sportal Media Group in Bulgaria.
The significant new investment comes after three-years of eye-catching performance for LiveScore Group, founded in 2019 by former Gamesys Chairman and co-founder Noel Hayden, and led by industry veteran Sam Sadi.
Sam Sadi, CEO LiveScore Group: "This is a hugely significant day for LiveScore Group, as we take a significant step forward following a £50 million strategic investment from Ringier which values our business at £500 million. Ringier, with its Sports Media Group, is the perfect partner as we look to accelerate our expansion into Central and Eastern European territories, given their outstanding expertise, assets and relationships."
Noel Hayden, Executive Chairman LiveScore Group Board: "I'm excited to see two of the most innovative sport and media businesses form a game-changing new relationship. This is a breakthrough moment which will allow LiveScore Group to maximise strategic opportunities together with Ringier, and to deliver better experiences and value for sports fans around the world."
Marc Walder, CEO Ringier AG: "From delivering real-time sports scores and free-to-air live streams to millions of global users, to offering the most innovative and trusted sportsbook betting opportunities, LiveScore Group has demonstrated it is already a true industry leader and will be a fantastic business partner for Ringier. Together, we aim to enhance, and increase the enjoyment of sport, through innovative products, and immersive experiences under the operational lead of the Ringier Sports Media Group. With LiveScore Group's support we will better understand the way people feel about sport and what it means to them. Our vision is to fuel the fans' passion for sport."
Robin Lingg, Chairman of the Ringier Sports Media Group Supervisory Board: "Sports media is THE place where sports audiences, athletes and advertisers meet. Within its three-month existence, Ringier Sports Media Group has very purposefully put into practice its founding promise, to unite leading digital sports media brands under its umbrella. The participation in LiveScore Group is another decisive step to develop innovative products based on common technologies in the future and to benefit from the exchange of know-how. That a leading business such as LiveScore Group has agreed to work closely with us in strategic partnership is truly a tribute to our vision of sports media at Ringier."
The Ringier Sports Media Group includes the sports brands of Sportal Media Group and Digital Ventures OOD in Bulgaria, Gazeta Sporturilor in Romania, Sportal.rs in Serbia and Pulse in Africa. The group`s portfolio is set to grow strongly in the coming months through mergers and acquisitions as well as newly launched products.
Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisor and CMS acted as legal advisor to LiveScore Group. DLA Piper acted as legal advisor and KPMG as financial advisor to Ringier AG.
About LiveScore Group
LiveScore Group is home to LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet, three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming industries today. The Group was demerged from the Gamesys group of companies (now part of Bally's Corporation) in September 2019. LiveScore was previously acquired in 2017 as a means of moving into the sports media industry, while Virgin Bet was launched in 2019 following a partnership with Virgin to enter the sports betting market. Today, LiveScore Groups sits within the Anzo Group of companies.
Whether it is LiveScore delivering real-time sports scores or free-to-air live streams to its users across 200 territories, or LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet offering innovative and trusted sportsbook betting opportunities, we bring our audiences closer than ever to the sports they love with our best-in-class products.
- About LiveScore
An early pioneer in the online sports media space, LiveScore™️ was founded in 1998 and is one of the world's leading sports updates and streaming services. Following its acquisition in 2017, the LiveScore business was subsequently demerged into the Anzo Group in 2019. With millions of global users across over 200 territories, it's long been an essential part of the match-day experience for football fans who rely on the service to provide the simplest, fastest, and most reliable updates on matches that matter to them.
- About LiveScore Bet
LiveScore Bet™, is a sportsbook offering customers in the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands a new and improved betting experience. Building on the existing user relationship with the trusted LiveScore brand that is already a core part of the live sport experience, LiveScore Bet seeks to deliver a best-in-class product and represents a new opportunity for customers to bet responsibly.
- About Virgin Bet
Virgin Bet™ was launched in the UK in May 2019. With access to a huge range of betting markets across all the top sports, as well as the nation's most popular casino products, Virgin Bet delivers a top-quality experience for its customers and has the perfect line-up to disrupt the sportsbook industry. VIRGIN and the Virgin Signature Logo are trademarks of Virgin Enterprises Limited and are used under licence.
About Ringier
Ringier is a Media- and Technology Company Swiss by nature. The Group includes over 130 companies operating numerous leading media brands, digital platforms, and marketplaces. Ringier addresses every walk of life and touches the lives of millions of people – every day around the globe in 19 countries. 73 percent of operating profit comes from the digital sector. This puts Ringier in the group of leading European media companies. The family-owned enterprise believes in entrepreneurship, collaboration, innovation, trust and courage for nearly 190 years. In a world that's becoming ever more complex and challenging, Ringier`s mission is to keep interest alive and to ensure that customers, users, or readers never lose sight of what connects them: We create interest in the world around you – and beyond. www.ringier.com
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No-Cost, After School Center Offers Academic, Athletic, Social, and Personal Space for Youth Ages 6-18
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis will join South Florida's Chen Family Mission Foundation for the opening of the foundation's first Youth Impact Center (YIC) in Fort Lauderdale on April 2, 2022.
The YIC will offer free, academic, personal support, and athletic training to students ages 6-18 in two spacious neighboring studios. The Enrichment Center will help youths and teens achieve improved test scores through tutoring and quiet study spaces. The Athletic Center will have an array of exercise equipment and space for indoor sports training.
"The YIC will be a safe space to ensure that young people have a place to meet, grow and thrive. When the final school bell rings, parents can rest assured that their children are utilizing their creativity and talents within a safe environment surrounded by mentors and staff that truly care about them," says Mary Chen, ChenMed's Co-Founder and Chief Market Development Officer.
"The future of our community relies on the next generation," adds Mrs. Chen. "Students are our leaders of tomorrow and the YIC will help them maximize their potential."
The Chen family has a long history of supporting its community through philanthropic efforts. As owners of ChenMed, a national, mission-driven healthcare organization, the family gives 10 percent of every dollar made to local charities and churches. "We are blessed at ChenMed, and we use those blessings to bless others," said Stephanie Chen, ChenMed's Chief Legal and Culture Officer.
The first YIC is located at 909 (Athletics Center) and 947 (Enrichment Center) East Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale. It will be open Monday - Friday from 2-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. For more information, call 954-928-0027 or visit www.youthimpactcenters.org.
About ChenMed
ChenMed, headquartered in Miami, is a privately owned medical, management and technology company that delivers the high-touch and personalized primary care Medicare Advantage-eligible seniors need to enjoy better health. Named one of Fortune's 2020 "Change the World" companies, ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations. ChenMed brands include Chen Senior Medical Center, Dedicated Senior Medical Center and JenCare Senior Medical Center.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world's leading cloud software company powering social good, will report its first quarter 2022 financial results on Tuesday, May 3, after the U.S. financial markets close for trading. In conjunction with this announcement, Blackbaud will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 4, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results.
A webcast will be available and archived on Blackbaud's investor webpage following the call.
About Blackbaud
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 four decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has 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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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.415 per share, payable on July 29, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 15, 2022.
About Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,700 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.
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| 2022-05-11T23:09:49Z
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Doctors remove ‘miracle’ baby’s grapefruit-sized facial tumor
HAYWARD, Wis. (WCCO) - A Wisconsin family is celebrating their little boy’s first birthday. Doctors had to perform life-saving surgery on him before he was even born, due to a rare and potentially deadly birth defect.
Jagger Scalzo celebrated a hard-fought first birthday after dealing with a medical condition that surprised even experts.
Mycaela and Donovan Scalzo, parents to an almost 1-year-old girl, found out they were expecting a boy, but when they got an ultrasound, there was something they were not expecting: a congenital tumor.
“He had what’s called an oropharyngeal teratoma. They can be really small or quite large. His was huge,” said Dr. Joseph B. Lilligard, surgeon at Children’s Minnesota. “It’s a condition that happens in about one in 35,000 to one in 200,000 live births. They can block the airway, so the moment the baby is born, they wouldn’t have the ability to protect their airway or breathe.”
The Scalzo family decided to head to the Midwest Fetal Care Center in Minneapolis, a partnership between Children’s Minnesota and Allina Health.
“I think I cried almost every appointment up until he was there. It’s just so unknown,” Mycaela Scalzo said.
Lilligard and his coworkers knew what to do. It would require a C-section where the baby would be partially born while doctors removed the grapefruit-sized tumor from his mouth and face.
The surgery was risky for both baby and mother.
“I mean, we went into my C-section not knowing if he would be OK or if I would,” Scalzo said.
But thankfully, everything worked out.
“It’s pretty remarkable. You go from a really horrific-type scene to a quite normal, exciting, almost perfect outcome,” Lilligard said. “The sky’s the limit for Jagger. He can do anything.”
After conquering a brain bleed, Jagger was able to leave the hospital after 76 days.
“I cried the entire way from Minneapolis, and I was just so excited. His dad was driving and was like, ‘Are you just gonna stare at him the whole time?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, I am.’ It was just so exciting for him to meet our daughter and see them finally realize that the other exists,” Scalzo said.
Jagger’s mother says he is doing well and getting stronger. He did have a recent setback when he had a brain bleed and was treated for hydrocephalus, but his family says he’s recovering.
“He’s a miracle, and I think that’s the best way any of us can describe it. He’s the perfect, happy, smiley, little miracle, and we are so grateful we ended up where we did,” Scalzo said.
She hopes Jagger won’t have another surgery for at least 20 years.
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Exclusive Savings and Special Offers on Top Brand Cookware and More
VALLEJO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Bay Area, California-based Meyer Corporation, U.S. – one of the largest cookware companies in the world – announces its first-ever inventory blowout sale with savings of up to 80 percent on over 1,000 kitchen products, such as cookware, bakeware, pantryware, ceramics, food storage, teakettles, tools and gadgets, and cutlery. Leading brands offered at the upcoming sale include Anolon, Circulon, Farberware, Ayesha Curry, Rachael Ray, BonJour, Breville, and LocknLock.
The new summer sale is in addition to the long-established annual Meyer Outlet Sale that is held prior during the winter holiday season.
The upcoming summer sale will be held in Vallejo, CA.
- All COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place, including social distancing and face coverings required.
- Extra discounts with 30 percent off coupon – Shoppers can download a 30 percent off coupon at meyerus.com/sale for additional savings off already discounted items.
- Free Parking
Dates: Thursday, August 11 through Sunday, August 28
Times: Weekends Only (Thursday-Sunday): 10 am – 6 pm
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Vallejo, CA 94590
For consumer inquiries: Call 1-800-450-0156 (Mon-Fri, 7:30AM - 4PM)
For downloadable coupon, and preview of discounted items available, visit https://meyerus.com/sale/
Established in 1981 and headquartered in Vallejo, California, Meyer Corporation, U.S. is one of the largest cookware companies in the world. Widely recognized brands include Anolon®, Circulon®, Farberware®, Hestan®, Ruffoni®, BonJour®, Rachael Ray®, LockNLock, and Ayesha™.
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| 2022-08-08T13:17:45Z
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NFL’s Washington Commanders may have broken financial laws, House panel says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission saying it found evidence the NFL’s Washington Commanders engaged in potentially unlawful financial conduct for more than a decade by withholding ticket revenue from visiting teams and refundable deposits from fans.
In the letter obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, the committee outlined through the testimony of former employees and access to emails and documents a pattern of financial impropriety by owner Dan Snyder and team executives. At one point in 2016, the committee said the team retained up to $5 million from 2,000 season-ticket holders while also concealing sharable revenue from the league.
One former employee testified before Congress saying the team had two separate financial books — one with underreported ticket revenue that went to the NFL — and the full, complete picture. According to testimony, Snyder was aware of the numbers shared with the league while also being privy to the actual data.
The business practice was known as “juice” inside Washington’s front office. And, if correct, it could spell significant trouble for Snyder and the Commanders.
Ticket revenue is shared among all 32 NFL teams, with 40% of it deposited in a visiting team fund. Such money is among the pillars of the league’s revenue-sharing commitment.
A team spokeswoman said there was no new comment and referred to the statement from March 31: “The team categorically denies any suggestion of financial impropriety of any kind at any time.”
“We adhere to strict internal processes that are consistent with industry and accounting standards, are audited annually by a globally respected independent auditing firm, and are also subject to regular audits by the NFL. We continue to cooperate fully with the Committee’s work.”
The league did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
The committee is sharing documents with the FTC while requesting the commission take any action necessary to make sure the money is returned to its rightful owners.
Congress launched an investigation into the team’s workplace misconduct after the league did not release a report detailing the findings of an independent probe into the matter. After testimony from former employees, that investigation expanded to the organization’s finances.
Lawyers Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, who represent more than 40 former employees, including some who testified, called the letter “damning.”
“It’s clear that the team’s misconduct goes well beyond the sexual harassment and abuse of employees already documented and has also impacted the bottom line of the NFL, other NFL owners, and the team’s fans,” they said in a statement. “We are proud of our many clients who have come forward at great personal risk to reveal the truth and bring us closer to total transparency about the full extent of the dysfunction at the Washington Commanders.”
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Three suspected catalytic converter thieves evaded Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during a high-speed chase up to the Santa Clarita Valley early Saturday morning, but were brought into custody after they crashed into a deputy involved in an unrelated pursuit.
The suspects were caught on a security camera targeting homes in the middle of the night and stealing catalytic converters. The homeowner did not want to be identified but said it appeared four men were involved, including two lookout drivers.
Sheriff’s deputies eventually located a minivan believed to be connected to the catalytic converter thefts that was driving on the 5 Freeway in Valencia. Authorities pursued the driver but the chase was called off after the driver took off at dangerous speeds.
A short time later, deputies responded to a call from Burbank police regarding a suspected stolen vehicle and another pursuit began on the 5 Freeway, this time in Newhall. The call was unrelated to the catalytic converter thefts, LASD said.
While assisting Burbank police, a crash occurred involving a sheriff’s deputy vehicle and the suspects from the earlier pursuit. Inside the suspects’ vehicle, officers said they found at least eight catalytic converters.
All three of the suspects were taken to a local hospital, along with the deputy involved in the crash, but no serious injuries were reported by authorities.
Authorities encourage residents to do what they can to prevent catalytic converter thefts. Some steps you can take include getting your catalytic converter etched, installing cameras on your property, and parking in well-lit areas or in a garage if possible.
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NEW YORK , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We are thrilled to announce that Alexandra Vino's "GREEN KOLA," won the Grand Jury Prize, out of 80 films, for "Best Short Film" at The Paris Independent Film Festival. The festival supports women filmmakers and indie projects and is in the highbrow market of France's movie crowd.
Green Kola was written and directed by Alexandra, and she acts in the production. Vino teamed up with the stylish Ukrainian videographer Lera Loeb as the producer. She plays a heightened version of herself in the film. Along with renowned fashion photographer and entrepreneur, Antoine Verglas. Verglas serves the role of executive producer and plays a heightened version of himself in the film as well.
The rest of the ensemble cast is iconic:
The stunning supermodel, and comedian, Eugenia Kuzmina. The celebrity chef, and restaurateur Todd English. The amazing Katherine Wallach, from Goodfellas and Gangs of New York.
Green Kola is the second award-winning short film written, directed, co-produced, and acted in on film from Ms. Vino.
The Paris Independent Shorts Festival jury selection described Green Kola as "an amazing project which captivated our jury with its uniqueness, humor, and originality of its portrayal."
Green Kola conveys the inner workings of the opportunistic players in the film industry that revolve around a Hollywood Starlet, Nina Finch. The story of the film is set in New York City and follows Antoine Verglas, France's top photographer who has been selected to shoot for this year's most anticipated fashion campaign. Green Kola gained much deserved attention through its debut at the event. The mockumentary comedy is meant to convey through humor that the 'glamorous' lives led by many Hollywood film professionals are a façade. The film delves into the metaphor by analyzing America's Sweetheart, Nina Finch, and the underlying elements of her seemingly perfect lifestyle as a Hollywood star.
We asked the team a few questions:
Where/how did you pull together such a dynamic cast? -This film was inspired by my experience working with Antoine and Lera. I feel the energy of Antoine's Photo Studio has a life of its own, and it motivated me to write Green Kola. The cast came out of my personal rolodex. I called my long-time friends and offered them the roles. Nobody auditioned. Most of the cast I had worked with before, besides the cast that was brand new!
Where did the name Green Kola originate? -This title is meant to raise a few questions. What is Green Kola? Well, it's a drink made to mock the health food industry, where most of the time these trendy diet foods fall into the category of inedible. It's the best! The Healthiest! Let's put America's Sweetheart on there and people will believe it's worth buying. The satirical humor surrounding the "Green Kola" product campaign runs the whole show.
What inspires you as a filmmaker? -My favorite part of filmmaking is collaborating with other artists. My inspiration comes from a large range of places: from life, art, the state of the world. Deepening myself as a person has always reflected in the evolution of my work. I worked on over 30 movies as an actor and I watched some terrific directors bring out the best in their films. I love the joy of working with actors and non-actors to create realism. The truth makes the comedy funnier! Antoine Verglas, Lera Loeb, Alexandra Vino are teaming up again to make a full length feature that parodies the film industry…
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Mother left ‘unrecognizable’ after son beat her to death, police say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Police in Hawaii arrested a 19-year-old man accused of beating his mother to the point of her being “unrecognizable.”
Honolulu police say Joshua McPeek punched and stomped on his 38-year-old mother, Michelle McPeek, in the middle of a highway after an argument on April 20, according to Hawaii News Now.
Court documents say the woman was found by police, lying lifeless on her back with her face completely smashed in. They said she was unrecognizable because of her injuries.
An officer said Joshua McPeek was located a short time later, about a mile from the crime scene, near Makaha Beach Park. Police said his hands and face were covered in blood.
Defense attorney Victor Bakke said it appeared the teen may have been suffering from a serious mental illness, drug addiction or both.
“Nobody just assaults somebody else like that and especially your mother,” he said.
The attorney added that intoxication is not a defense.
“But sometimes with long-term drug use you’ll see that it causes a brain injury so that the person actually becomes brain damaged so to speak,” Bakke said.
It’s still unknown what led up to the argument between Joshua McPeek and his mother.
However, witnesses did report seeing a second woman during the attack, crying and running up and down the road, but she vanished a short time later.
Authorities said there was a brief struggle before the teen was detained.
McPeek is charged with murder, and his bail remains at $1 million.
A vigil for Michelle McPeek was held on Monday, with a group of people meeting at a park and then releasing flowers into the ocean.
Kuulei Lincoln, who had known Michelle McPeek for 15 years, said she was a mom of seven.
“She was a very lovely person,” said Lincoln. “She loved her kids, she did everything for her kids.”
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Caught on video: Bus driver helps lost toddler in Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A bus driver with Green Bay Metro Transit helped a toddler reunite with his mom last Tuesday.
“Operators are trained to be very observant and aware of their surroundings, so a lot goes into it when they’re moving down the road,” said Jake Lueptown, the operations supervisor.
That training kicked into high gear for one driver, who declined an on-camera interview, when an unattended little boy ran across a street in Bellevue around 6:30 p.m.
The WBAY crew noticed a busy street was just one block away in the direction the boy was headed.
Surveillance video from the bus shows several angles of the road and inside the bus. It shows the driver taking the boy into the bus.
“We’re going to find your mom and dad, OK? Find out where they went. Did you wander away from the house? Yeah. Yeah? Do you live here? Are you in the apartments?” asked the driver.
She continued to ask questions and reassure the boy they’ll find mom and dad. They remained in the bus for about 10 minutes until law enforcement showed up.
“Hey buddy, how are you?” asked the officer. “He was just standing in the middle of the road here,” said the driver.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office said the boy was reunited with his mom.
Lueptow said he is proud of the driver and said it’s what they do.
“Just goes to show how the great job that the drivers do in utilizing that training, being observant, aware of their surroundings and always willing to help out any way that we can,” he said.
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Justice Dept.: 4 men indicted for fentanyl conspiracy, overdose death
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Gray News) - Four Missouri men have been indicted for their role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which resulted in an overdose death, according to the Justice Department.
Dmitry Cattell, 22, Joseph Burgess, 21, Jordon Simmer, 20, and Kelton Hill, 22, were charged in a nine-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury on Tuesday.
The Justice Department reports the indictment was unsealed and made public following the arrests of all four defendants on Thursday. They remain in federal custody pending a detention hearing on April 12.
The federal indictment alleges that all four defendants have participated in a conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl since Sept. 12, 2019.
In addition to the drug-trafficking conspiracy, the indictment charges Cattell and Simmer with aiding and abetting each other to distribute fentanyl. The use of which caused the death of another person on May 18, 2020. The victim of the fatal overdose was not identified in court documents.
The Justice Department reports Cattell was also charged with two counts of distributing fentanyl, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of being an unlawful drug user in possession of a gun. Cattell allegedly was in possession of a Taurus handgun on Nov. 10, 2020.
Simmer, Burgess, and Hill each were also charged with one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.
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Biden honors 9/11 victims, vows commitment to thwart terror
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, laying a wreath at the Pentagon in a somber commemoration held under a steady rain and paying tribute to “extraordinary Americans” who gave their lives on one of the nation’s darkest days.
Sunday’s ceremony occurred a little more than a year after Biden ended the long and costly war in Afghanistan that the U.S. and allies launched in response to the terror attacks.
Biden noted that even after the United States left Afghanistan that his administration continues to pursue those responsible for the 9/11 attacks. Last month, Biden announced the U.S. had killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the Al-Qaida leader who helped plot the Sept. 11 attacks, in a clandestine operation.
“We will never forget, we will never give up,” Biden said. “Our commitment to preventing another attack on the United States is without end.”
The president was joined by family members of the fallen, first responders who had been at the Pentagon on the day of the attack, as well as Defense Department leadership for the annual moment of tribute carried out in New York City, the Pentagon and Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
“We owe you an incredible, incredible debt,” Biden said.
In ending the Afghanistan war, the Democratic president followed through on a campaign pledge to bring home U.S. troops from the country’s longest conflict. But the war concluded chaotically in August 2021, when the U.S.-backed Afghan government collapsed, a grisly bombing killed 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops at Kabul’s airport, and thousands of desperate Afghans gathered in hopes of escape before the final U.S. cargo planes departed over the Hindu Kush.
Biden marked the one-year anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan late last month in low-key fashion. He issued a statement in honor of the 13 U.S. troops killed in the bombing at the Kabul airport and spoke by phone with U.S. veterans assisting ongoing efforts to resettle in the United States Afghans who helped the war effort.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday criticized Biden’s handling of the end of the war and noted that the country has spiraled downward under renewed Taliban rule since the U.S. withdrawal.
“Now, one year on from last August’s disaster, the devastating scale of the fallout from President Biden’s decision has come into sharper focus,” McConnell said. “Afghanistan has become a global pariah. Its economy has shrunk by nearly a third. Half of its population is now suffering critical levels of food insecurity.”
First lady Jill Biden will speak Sunday at the Flight 93 National Memorial Observance in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband attended a commemoration ceremony at the National September 11th Memorial in New York.
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Pega receives top score out of 11 vendors in current offering category
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider that builds agility into the world's leading organizations, today announced Forrester Research has named Pega a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Core CRM Solutions, Q3 2022 report (1). Pega received the top score in the current offering category as well as the highest score possible in 16 of 35 criteria.
In its report, Forrester evaluated the 11 most significant CRM providers. Among the criteria, Pega received the highest possible score in CRM user productivity, CRM user assistance, CRM user guidance, next best action, digital sales, customer success, customer service agent, customer service operations, actionable insights, customer profile, omnichannel engagement, conversational intelligence, process management, certifications, developer tooling and extensibility, and execution roadmap.
"Pegasystems offers exceptional automation and process management within its CRM," the report states. "Pegasystems' vision is one of an 'autonomous' CRM where automation offloads repetitive work and AI assists users, increasing their efficiency and the delivered customer experience. The CRM combines workflow automation, real-time decisioning, and a low-code platform with the goal of achieving this vision. Pegasystems uses real-time customer context and journey data to anticipate their needs and proactively – even preemptively – engage; for example, understanding a customer's intent, guiding users through adaptive workflows, proposing an offer that is most likely to be accepted, and adjusting follow-on steps based on customer feedback. CRM users seamlessly transition interactions from human-assisted to self-service with the aid of chatbots and RPA. The CRM has a complete customer profile that is updated in real time and has consistent business and developer tooling and broad industry compliance."
The Forrester report evaluated Pega's CRM solutions built on Pega Platform™, including Pega Customer Decision Hub™, Pega Customer Service™, and Pega Sales Automation™. Together, our powerful solutions help automate work and increase efficiency on the back end, while enabling users to make better decisions in real time, achieve faster resolution, and optimize every customer interaction on the front end.
This report is the latest in recent analyst firm recognitions of Pega's low-code platform for AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation. Recognitions include being named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Real-Time Interaction Management, Q2 2022 (2), The Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q4 2021 (3) report, and in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for the CRM Customer Engagement Center (4) report.
"For a CRM strategy to achieve meaningful customer relationships, brands need to take into consideration processes across an entire organization – not just those in the front office," said Don Schuerman, chief technology officer, Pega. "To us, this recognition exemplifies how Pega's low-code platform for AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation helps our clients to improve customer and employee experiences across the entire scope of the customer journey – from back-end processes to sales and service front-end interactions – while also giving enterprises the tools to offer customers relevant, helpful interactions. We believe this continued recognition exemplifies how Pega is continuing to provide clients with powerful and flexible CRM solutions to work smarter, stay ahead of the competition, and most importantly – keep customers happy."
- The Forrester Wave™: Core CRM Solutions, Q3 2022
- Product background: Pega Platform™
- Product Background: Pega Customer Service
- Product background: Pega Sales Automation
- Product background: Customer Decision Hub™
- Website: Next-Best-Action Customer Journeys
- Video: Next-Best-Action Customer Journeys
- Forrester Research, "The Forrester Wave™: Core CRM Solutions, Q3 2022" by Kate Leggett, July 27, 2022
- Forrester Research, "The Forrester Wave™: Real-Time Interaction Management, Q2 2022" by Rusty Warner, May 25, 2021
- Forrester Research, "The Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q4 2021" by Rob Koplowitz, December 14, 2021
- Gartner, Inc., "Magic Quadrant for the CRM Customer Engagement Center" by Nadine LeBlanc, Jim Davies, Varun Agarwal, June 15, 2021
Pega provides a powerful low-code platform that builds agility into the world's leading organizations so they can adapt to change. Clients use our AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation to solve their most pressing business challenges – from personalizing engagement to automating service to streamlining operations. Since 1983, we've built our scalable and flexible architecture so people can meet today's customer demands while continuously transforming for tomorrow. For more information on Pega (NASDAQ: PEGA), visit www.pega.com.
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Aleksandar Vucic was sworn in for his second term as Serbia’s president Tuesday, pledging to keep the Balkan country on its European Union membership path and hinting that a new government might consider joining Western sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Despite voting in favor of three U.N. resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Serbia remains the only European state that has not joined sanctions against its ally Moscow.
In his inaugural speech in parliament, Vucic said Serbia’s priority will be its EU membership path and that the new government — which should be formed in July — will have to work harder on gaining entry into the 27-member bloc and consider sanctions against Moscow, although he didn’t specifically refer to Russia.
“Forming a new government is of utmost importance because of the situation we are in, difficult situation,” he said. “We will have to deal with new sanctions and stuff, which could damage us so we will ask our European partners to help us,” he said.
Vucic, who convincingly won the presidential election mostly on his pro-Russian agenda, said that he wants to take Serbia into the EU during his new term. But he has spent recent years cementing ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a long-time ally.
Opposition groups and foreign observers said the April vote was far from being free and fair and that Vucic’s autocratic rule sidelines the government and parliament.
Vucic announced on Sunday that he has secured an “extremely favorable” three-year natural gas deal with Russia during a telephone conversation with Putin — something widely seen as his determination not to join EU sanctions despite pressure from the West.
But the Serb president on Tuesday appeared to soften his pro-Russia stance, saying “we must be firm on the European path.”
He said Serbia will not seek NATO membership and would maintain its military neutrality.
“We are not politically neutral because we want membership in the European Union,” said Vucic.
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Reaffirms Full-Year 2022 Guidance
NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thorne HealthTech, Inc. ("Thorne HealthTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: THRN), a leader in developing personalized, innovative solutions to help people live healthier, longer lives, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Highlights:
- Net sales grew 22.9% to $54.7 million, with direct-to-consumer ("DTC") sales growth of 33.0%
- Gross profit grew 29.6% to $30.1 million; gross margin increased 285 basis points to 55.1%
- Net income attributable to common stockholders of $5.0 million; adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million
- Diluted earnings per share of $0.09; adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.12
- Full-year 2022 guidance reaffirmed for projected net sales of $240 million to $250 million; adjusted EBITDA of $30 million to $35 million; and adjusted EPS of $0.28 to $0.30
"Our solid first quarter performance was driven by robust growth across sales channels," said Paul Jacobson, Thorne HealthTech's chairman and CEO. "More health professionals, sports organizations, and individuals are becoming aware of the science-backed solutions we offer that help optimize performance and inform personalized decisions that can lead to a longer, healthier life. With the recent launch of our healthy aging campaign, positive results from the OneDraw blood collection device study and upcoming product launches, we are strengthening our position in each of our end markets."
As of March 31, 2022, the Company's number of active subscriptions grew 57.0% to approximately 265,000, compared to approximately 168,000 as of March 31, 2021. The Company continued to experience high customer retention, recurring purchases, and low customer acquisition costs. For each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company's annual life-time value ("LTV") to customer acquisition cost ("CAC") ratio was 6.2x.
Important disclosures about, and reconciliations of, non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share ("EPS") are provided in the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this press release.
Financial Position
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $31.4 million in cash, and it had $2.3 million of debt outstanding, inclusive of $0.8 million attributable to finance lease liabilities.
On April 8, 2022, the Company entered into a new loan agreement that provides a $15.0 million revolving line of credit (the "Line of Credit"). Outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit are subject to interest at a rate equal to the Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index rate, plus 1.50 percentage points, and is subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.2% per year due quarterly until the expiration of the loan agreement on March 31, 2027. There are no outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit as of the date of this news release.
The Company's financial guidance assumes the following:
- Foreign exchange rates, the effects of which are currently not significant, will remain in effect throughout the year
- Net sales attributable to the acquisition of Nutrativa are expected to contribute to between 1% and 2% of projected net sales growth for the year
- Marketing costs are expected to be between 16% and 18% of net sales; these costs are expected to be lower in the first quarter compared to the second through fourth quarters of the year due to the anticipated timing of certain brand campaigns which have typically resulted in incremental net sales both during and after such campaigns
- For adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, guidance also assumes (i) an estimated full-year adjusted tax rate of 10% and (ii) diluted weighted-average shares outstanding of 62.0 million as of December 31, 2022
In addition, while the Company expects that (i) advanced purchases of necessary raw materials for its products are sufficient to meet anticipated demand for the full-year and (ii) remaining costs for the construction of its new manufacturing and distribution facility in South Carolina will approximate forecasted amounts, the Company's guidance also assumes that existing global supply chain and inflation conditions do not further deteriorate.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 8 a.m. (U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results. A live webcast of the call can be accessed by logging onto the investors section of the Thorne HealthTech website at https://investors.thornehealthtech.com. A replay will be available on the same website after the call.
In addition, the conference call can be accessed over the phone by dialing +1 844 200 6205 for U.S. callers, or +1 929 526 1599 for international callers, approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time. An audio replay will be available for 7 days following the call. To access the replay, dial +1 866 813 9403 (U.S.) or +44 204 525 0658 (International). The access code for the live call and replay is 237057.
About Thorne HealthTech
Thorne HealthTech is a leader in developing personalized, innovative solutions to help people life healthier, longer lives. Thorne HealthTech is a science-driven wellness company that is utilizing testing and data to create improved product efficacy and deliver personalized solutions to consumers, health professionals and corporations. Thorne HealthTech's unique, vertically integrated brands, Thorne and Onegevity, provide insights and personalized data, products, and services that help individuals take a proactive and actionable approach to improve and maintain their health over a lifetime.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this news release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the conditions of our industry, our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, development plans, expected research and development costs, regulatory strategy, product and service development, sales and marketing activities, international expansion efforts, timing and likelihood of success, as well as plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "guidance," "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "intend," "target," "project," "contemplate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding financial guidance, market opportunity, ability to penetrate the market, expanded product offerings and expectations for growth. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about our business, the industry in which we operate and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, and these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or development. These forward-looking statements are current only as of the date of this news release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in the section titled "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Thorne HealthTech's filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2022 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which we plan to file on or about May 12, 2022, and other SEC filings, copies of which are available free of charge on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To provide investors with additional information regarding its financial results, the Company has provided certain financial measures that are not recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in this press release, including: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share.
The Company calculates EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income or loss excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense and income taxes. The Company calculates adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, by further excluding non-cash items for stock-based compensation expenses, change in fair value of warrant liability, loss on Drawbridge step acquisition, loss on Drawbridge transaction, guarantee fees and income or loss from equity in unconsolidated affiliates. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue. The Company calculates adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net income or loss excluding (i) stock-based compensation expenses, change in fair value of warrant liability, loss on Drawbridge step acquisition, loss on Drawbridge transaction, guarantee fees and income or loss from equity in unconsolidated affiliates and (ii) utilizing an adjusted provision for income taxes based on the Company's estimate of applicable statutory rates.
EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share should be viewed as measures of operating performance that are supplements to, and not substitutes for, operating income or loss, net income or loss and other GAAP measures of income and loss. The Company has included EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share in this press release because they are key measures used by the Company's management to evaluate and compare the Company's financial and operational performance over multiple periods, identifying trends affecting the Company's business, formulating business plans and making strategic decisions. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses or income in calculating adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income facilitates operating performance comparability across reporting periods by removing the effect of non-cash expenses and certain non-recurring variable charges. In addition, the Company believes that providing each of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income, together with a reconciliation of net income or loss to each such measure, helps investors make comparisons between Thorne HealthTech and other companies that may have different capital structures, different tax rates and different forms of employee compensation. Each of EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share has inherent limitations because of the excluded items, and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled metrics used by other companies.
The Company has not reconciled the forward-looking adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance included in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP measures because this cannot be done without unreasonable effort due to the variability and low visibility with respect to certain costs, the most significant of which are incentive compensation (including stock-based compensation), certain fair value measurements, acquisition transactions and integration, tax items and others that may arise during the year, each of which are potential adjustments to future earnings. The Company expects the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable, and a potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP financial results.
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LONDON (AP) — The British government vowed Wednesday to organize more flights to deport asylum-seekers from around the world to Rwanda, after a last-minute court judgment grounded the first plane due to take off under the contentious policy.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said ”preparation for the next flight begins now” despite legal rulings that none of the migrants earmarked for deportation could be sent to the East African country.
“We will not be put off by the inevitable legal last-minute challenges,” Patel told lawmakers.
Under a deal signed in April, Britain plans to send some migrants from countries including Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria who arrive illegally in Britain as stowaways or in small boats to Rwanda, where their asylum claims will be processed. If successful, they will stay in the African country, rather than returning to Britain.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government says the plan is a legitimate way to protect lives and thwart the criminal gangs that send migrants on risky journeys from France across the English Channel.
Human rights groups argue that the plan rides roughshod over the protections afforded to refugees under rules set up after World War II. They have called the idea inhumane and a waste of money. Britain paid Rwanda 120 million pounds ($150 million) up front for the deal.
Critics include leaders of the Church of England and, according to British news reports, heir to the throne Prince Charles.
British courts refused last week to ground the first flight, scheduled for Tuesday, but the number due to be aboard was whittled down by appeals and legal challenges, from 37 last week to seven — all men — on Tuesday.
Then the European Court of Human Rights, an international tribunal supported by 46 countries, including Britain, ruled late Tuesday that an Iraqi man due to be on the plane shouldn’t fly, saying he faced “a real risk of irreversible harm.” That judgment allowed the final few migrants on the plane to win a reprieve from British judges with minutes to spare, and the government canceled the then-empty flight.
British Cabinet minister Therese Coffey said the government was “surprised and disappointed” by the ruling.
“I think the public will be surprised at European judges overruling British judges,” she told Sky News — though the European judges did not overrule British courts, which had ruled on the issue of the flight as a whole, not on individual migrants.
Some lawmakers from the governing Conservative Party nonetheless say Britain should withdraw from the Strasbourg-based European human rights court, which Britain helped to set up. A spokesman for the prime minister: “We are keeping all options on the table,” including legal reforms.
A full trial of the legality of the Rwanda plan is due to be heard in the British courts by the end of July.
Human rights lawyer Frances Swaine, who represents one of the people due to be sent to Rwanda, urged the government to wait for that decision before organizing any more deportation flights.
“I would be sitting back and thinking: Was it worth it, either from a financial or a legal perspective, to organize one of these very expensive flights again when they’ve been so unsuccessful this time around on legal grounds?” she said.
The British government says it welcomes refugees who come by approved immigration routes but wants to put the criminal smuggling gangs that operate dangerous cross-Channel voyages out of business.
Migration and refugee groups point out that there are no approved legal routes to Britain for most refugees, with the exception of those fleeing Afghanistan and Ukraine. Britain receives fewer asylum applications than comparably sized European countries such as France and Germany.
There are also concerns about the migrants’ treatment in Rwanda, the most densely populated country in Africa. While Rwanda was the site of a genocide that killed hundreds of thousands of people in 1994, the country has built a reputation for stability and economic progress since then, the British government argues.
Critics say that stability comes at the cost of political repression.
More than 28,000 migrants entered Britain last year by crossing the English Channel, up from 8,500 in 2020. About 10,000 have arrived so far this year. Dozens have died while attempting the trip, including 27 people in November when a boat capsized.
Johnson, fighting for his political life amid concerns about his leadership and ethics, has promised to stop the criminal gangs behind the perilous journeys — a “tough on immigration” message that plays well with the Conservative grassroots.
Labour Party migration spokeswoman Yvette Cooper said the plan is “unworkable, unethical and won’t stop the criminal gangs.”
“This isn’t a long-term plan; it is a short-term stunt,” she said.
Migration groups say the Rwanda plan is unlikely to deter desperate people making risky journeys to Britain. More than 440 people were brought ashore in southern England from small boats on Tuesday, including a heavily pregnant woman and parents with children. Scores more arrived Wednesday, a day of calm seas and sunshine.
Nando Sigona, a migration expert at the University of Birmingham, said that because most of the people chosen for deportation under the Rwanda plan are single men, the policy could lead to more women, children and families attempting to cross the Channel.
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Shareholders with $500,000 losses or more are encouraged to contact the firm.
BENSALEM, Pa., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AXSM).
Class Period: December 30, 2019 – April 22, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 12, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Axsome 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) Axsome's CMC practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07 and its manufacturing process; (2) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 NDA on its initially represented timeline; (3) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the FDA reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (4) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (5) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (6) 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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SINGAPORE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Ship Hub (SSH) is a ready to deploy digital platform for global maritime logistics. SSH is disrupting the maritime industry the way avionics did in airline industry. Cloud based and on demand, SSH provides "unified platform and a single source of truth" for Ship owners, Ship Operators, Charter Parties, maritime insurers, Port authorities. The platform caters for merchant ships, naval ships, oil rigs, river going barges and fishing vessels.
Global maritime, despite being the largest mode of transport suffers from operational inefficiencies, lack of visibility, transparency leading to commercial leakages. Ship owners, operators, chartering agencies, insurance companies are now focussed on technology backed smarter processes to ensure "High vessel uptime, Sea worthiness and Predictability" with digital systems.
SSH's "ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship" based management of fleet using smart sensors, IOT, big data is saving substantial operational costs while enhancing voyage efficiencies. The digital platform is helping predict possible machinery down time, malfunctioning, identify performance deviations, vessel routes to improve voyage and vessel performance. SSH's " Marine Insights " is a unique maritime big data platform providing actionable intelligence, smart alerts and performance advisory for entire fleet using millions of records.
SSH's global customers are able to achieve their target of " minimal breakdown maintenance", "optimum fuel utilization", "staying in total compliance including for emissions", " optimize costs with condition based maintenance" and a much higher level of " voyage control". "Performance Advisory" feature is reducing number of incidents for these ships while saving maintenance and fuel costs. Future ready maritime companies are helping in creation of a connected ecosystem: connected ships, shared services (routes, capacity, procurement) and "pay per use" model with SSH digital.
Joy Basu, Founder of Smart Ship Hub adds: "Digital platforms will play a fundamental role in disrupting maritime legacy processes. Inefficient & legacy workflows in ships and shore is gradually giving way to automated remote management. This fund raise will allow us to pass on more value to our customers globally. Customers will now have captive performance centre for a fraction of the cost they incur today. Ship owners, Operators, Charter parties can get digital upgrade for "Zero" capex, allowing them to unblock their capital and upgrade more vessels".
About Ideaspring Capital
"Ideaspring Capital is very happy to be part of Smart Ship Hub's growth and its journey towards being the digital platform of choice for global maritime companies. As a venture capital firm, we are focused on organizations that are into IOT, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data Analytics, AR, VR, Cyber Security, Computer Vision and we have seen SmartShip are leveraging these technologies through their world-class platform. We are very impressed with the team and the product" says Naganand Doraswamy, Managing Partner, Ideaspring Capital.
About StartupXseed
"StartupXseed is a sector agnostic fund with investments from SaaS to Space (Tech), including the areas of Cyber Security, Semicon, AI/ML, Drones and New Frontier Startups in India with a Global Focus. Smart Ship Hub is a early growth stage company, we are particularly impressed with their product and marquee customers base developed globally in a very short span of time, says Ravi Thakur, designated partner, StartupXseed ventures.
SmartShip has a unique advantage of a powerful promoter team of successful maritime professionals, Singapore headquarters and a strong technology team. We are glad to have partnered as they disrupt global maritime domain : BV Naidu, Managing partner StartupXseed ventures.
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Healright and Kroger Health Bring the Power of Food as Medicine to the Pharmacy Without a Prescription
WINDERMERE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Micronutrition, a KEEN Growth Capital portfolio company dedicated to evidence-based nutrition, announced a Kroger Health partnership to help consumers manage their own health by bringing the power of food as medicine into The Little Clinic of over 225 Kroger Health stores with the launch of Healright Daily Micronutrition.
"We are excited to expand Healright from direct-to-consumer, healthcare professionals and corporate wellness to retail customers," said Jonathan Smiga, co-founder and CEO of Advanced Micronutrition. "With increasing demand for self-directed health solutions with demonstrated performance, Kroger Health is a key partner as they serve as a healthcare destination."
Healright Daily Micronutrient Bars, in four delicious flavors including Caramel Apple Fig, Chocolate Cherry Pomegranate, Lemon Blueberry and Peanut Butter Banana, are a unique blend of clinically-proven micronutrients and fiber that use food and natural ingredients as the delivery system to support metabolic health, without additional diet or lifestyle changes.
Backed by science with 15 years of clinical research, Healright studies showed significant improvements in gut performance and health markers for:
- Cholesterol & Triglycerides
- Insulin Resistance
- Chronic Inflammation
- Weight Management
In Kroger Health stores mid August, for the price of a coffee drink, consumers will have access to Healright Daily Micronutrient Bars. These will fill in nutrient gaps for positive outcomes from the 8-week program, impacting metabolic health using food, not just medications. For more information, clinical studies and a How It Works video, visit healright.com.
About Healright
Healright is evidence-based nutrition that bridges the gap between dietary supplements and medications with clinically proven outcomes, no serious side effects and 95% compliance. This unique blend of micronutrients and fiber was developed by a group of esteemed scientists at Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland (CHRCO/CHORI) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Healright is owned and distributed by Advanced Micronutrition. Learn more at healright.com.
About Advanced Micronutrition
Advanced Micronutrition is a KEEN Growth Capital portfolio company dedicated to evidence-based nutrition that supports solutions for acute and chronic ailment management by bridging the gap between prescription medications and traditional supplements. Advanced Micronutrition serves as a platform to unite food as medicine companies backed by science. Learn more at foodmed.health.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint venture between affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor Fitzgerald") and BH Companies, Inc. ("BH"), acquired a 309-unit multifamily property known as West End at City Center (the "Property") in Lenexa, a submarket of Kansas City, Kansas. The acquisition closed on August 9, 2022, and is the seventh multifamily acquisition by joint ventures between Cantor Fitzgerald and BH. The transaction was brokered by Mac Crowther and Whittaker Potts of the Newmark Kansas City office.
The Property is strategically positioned near the I-435 and I-35 transportation arteries, 20 miles southwest of Kansas City's central business district. In addition, the Property is conveniently located within walking distance of Lenexa City Center, a 200-acre development featuring a mix of shopping, restaurants, entertainment venues, offices, living options, and hotels.
"We are excited to add Kansas City to our growing national portfolio with the purchase of West End at City Center," said Matt Keefer, Managing Director at Cantor Fitzgerald. "The Property's spacious interiors, desirable amenities, and central location to nearby employment and entertainment options presented a great opportunity to acquire a well-performing multifamily asset in a strong submarket."
Built in 2009, and managed by BH, the Property features one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with an average unit size of 970 square feet. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, business center, and a picnic and grilling area. As of July 28, 2022, the Property was 95.8% leased.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald on this acquisition, which represents a high-quality asset in a great location within the Kansas City market, where BH has a significant presence," said Mike Baker, Vice President of Equities at BH.
As of June 30, 2022, Cantor Fitzgerald's real estate investment management portfolio includes over 8,000 multifamily units and 16.0 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail space across 147 properties. In 2021, Cantor Fitzgerald participated in approximately $140 billion of total real estate transactions.
About Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P.
Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 12,000 employees, is a leading global financial services group at the forefront of financial and technological innovation and has been a proven and resilient leader for over 77 years. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting and PIPE placements, prime brokerage, and commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is one of the 24 primary dealers authorized to transact business with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading SPAC sponsor, having completed multiple initial public offerings and announced multiple business combinations through its CF Acquisition platform. For more information, please visit www.cantor.com.
About BH Companies, Inc.
BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs 2,600 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the "Best Workplace for Women," "Best Workplace for Millennials," and "Best Workplaces for Diversity." Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow.
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LONDON (AP) — British fraud investigators have raided the U.K. offices of the GFG Alliance, owners of the country’s third-largest steelmaker, as part of an investigation into possible fraud and money laundering related to financing from a now-bankrupt lender with ties to former Prime Minister David Cameron.
The Serious Fraud Office opened an investigation last year after Greensill Capital’s collapse forced the owner of Liberty Steel, which has thousands of staff in the U.K., to seek a government bailout. British media have reported that Cameron lobbied government officials, including Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock, on behalf of Greensill.
The fraud office said Wednesday that it is investigating possible fraud, fraudulent trading and money laundering in relation to companies within GFG, also known as the Gupta Family Group Alliance, including “financing arrangements” with Greensill. Investigators have requested documents, including balance sheets, annual reports and correspondence related to the investigation, the agency said.
In a memo to employees, GFG denied any wrongdoing and pledged to cooperate with investigators.
“As part of their ongoing investigation they have today issued procedural … requests for information to some of our U.K. sites, as expected,” GFG said in the memo. “We will comply with the information request orders and will continue to cooperate fully in all manners.”
The company declined to comment.
GFG is led by Executive Chairman Sanjeev Gupta, who was once praised as the “savior of steel” for rescuing struggling steelmakers.
GFG used “supply-chain finance services” offered by Greensill. This meant that if GFG sold a product to another company, it could send the invoice to Greensill and be paid right away, rather than having to wait potentially months for the customer to pay its bills.
This type of financing can be useful for companies with tight cash flows.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Third Option applauds the courage of organizations like the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for utilizing Critical Race Theory (CRT) to link transgenerational trauma—and the structural systems of oppression that cause it—to a myriad of measurable life-shortening health issues no longer attributable to debunked genetic claims of race. The significance of these findings, once fully comprehended, will be transformative; they scientifically verify both the existence and essentiality of individual Liberty, by enumerating the toxic effects of suppressing It.
Liberty can now be tied to the physical and mental/emotional health of each citizen, transforming healthcare into a reciprocal obligation that must be proactively administered. Justice is also something currently dispensed after individual Liberty has been compromised, so must undergo similar reevaluation. Liberty itself will face reexamination; when the Liberty of the few must be secured at the expense of the many, Liberty becomes a scarce resource, not an unalienable right, as originally promised.
Critical theories utilize critical thinking to 'critique' societal institutions; without such a mechanism, people basically have no recourse to improve the larger operating systems that sustain them. CRT replaces isolating dogma about race with inclusive arguments of intersectionality (meaning oppression is not 'personal' but 'intersects' all of society); seen this way, CRT unifies us, not divides us, as some would claim.
America is experiencing cognitive dissonance, that "results from holding two conflicting beliefs;" In current post-civil rights racial justice, four theories exist: Traditionalists (like Clarence Thomas) "believe the best way forward is with a clean slate," Reformists (like Cornel West) believe government should address inequities in "housing, food, health care and education," Limited Separatists (do-it-yourselfers like Geoffrey Canada of the Harlem Children's Zone) request only some initial government 'seed capital,' and critical race theorists (like Kimberlé Crenshaw) offer a new foundation of understanding about how societal power structures affect all of us, from health care to climate change. Critical theory has yet to offer a "clear roadmap to political action" (or praxis), but The Third Option has applied CRT toward solutions that prove all theories to be correct, not by seeking some middle ground, but through reevaluating Liberty based on the more sustainable resource of equal opportunity.
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Partnership Enables Senior Care Compliance and Increases Resident and Family Satisfaction
MINNETONKA, Minn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eldermark, an acclaimed healthcare technology provider for the senior care industry, today announced Ebenezer Senior Living, Minnesota's largest senior living operator, has selected its 'engage' solution to manage activity and wellness programs that keep residents mentally, physically and spiritually active.
Ebenezer chose engage for its program management because of the time and resource savings for staff, and for the tool's family portal which provides families with information on resident participation and the ability to receive related messages and pictures. Additionally, engage will help Ebenezer meet new Minnesota state regulations that require additional reporting on resident participation in programming, as well as resident assessments for dementia and memory programming.
"We're excited and grateful that engage has the flexibility to utilize our existing intake form, a critically important tool for person-centered planning and service delivery in the realm of engagement. Engagement is one of the chief priorities of Dimensions™, our dementia care program," said Marysue Moses, Ebenezer's Dimensions Program Coordinator. "Plus it's now going to be easier for our communities to comply with new Minnesota state regulations surrounding memory care and resident programming."
Eldermark's engage enables communities to share program calendars, prove the value of their programming and demonstrate their focus on the resident experience.
Eldermark CEO Jaime Ojeda added: "We're pleased that an organization that prioritizes resident engagement like Ebenezer Senior Living is taking full advantage of our engage solution. We're hearing that communities are excited to develop enriching programming and help keep residents and families in the loop on programs. We're confident that the engage platform will enhance Ebenezer's top-of-the-line programming. Plus, powerful reporting and analytics will enable Ebenezer to comply with the latest Minnesota state regulations."
Eldermark's engage platform ensures that life enrichment programming is meaningful and connected to residents' preferences, which ties directly to the cornerstones on which the Ebenezer program is built.
Learn more, visit Eldermark.com/engage.
For nearly thirty years, Eldermark has empowered senior living leaders to work more efficiently, capture new or missed revenue, and proactively manage their communities. Our technology solutions can help you deliver a measurable ROI on workflow process improvements, work more efficiently, and generate actionable insights so you can focus your time, energy and money on what truly matters – delivering superior resident experiences. To learn more, visit Eldermark.com.
Ebenezer is Minnesota's leading senior living operator, providing services and care to older adults for over 100 years. The care, programs and culture of Ebenezer's communities and programs are guided by its mission, values and signature Cornerstones. Ebenezer helps older adults and others make their lives more independent, healthful, meaningful and secure. Ebenezer enthusiastically encourages every member of its communities to learn and grow no matter their age or ability. As a compassionate and trusted ally, Ebenezer is dedicated to enriching lives to the fullest. To learn more, visit Ebenezercares.org.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Mergers and Acquisitions celebrates the successful acquisition of Catawba Industrial Rubber Co. Inc. and Coastal Hose and Rubber Inc. by SBP Holdings.
Catawba and Coastal are value-added distributors of hoses, couplings, conveyor belting, gaskets, and related MRO products in the Charlotte, N.C., and Wilmington, N.C., markets, respectively. They have served a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, construction, government, and transportation for over 50 years.
Business owner Marvin "Skip" Bruce, Jr., who purchased the businesses in 1999, was represented by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions, led by Mike Donahue and Merrell Stout. Skip reflected, "It was important that Pam and I be able to step away from the business now so that we can truly enjoy our retirement years. We are confident that our customers, employees, and vendors are in good hands with the SBP team, and we could not have managed through the process without the professionalism and expertise of Mike and Merrell. Our expectations were far exceeded thanks to them." Regarding the acquisition's success, Partner Mike Donahue commented, "The SBP team was great to work with and understands how to relate well to closely-held business owners; that, combined with the thorough effort by Skip and his wife, Pam, resulted in an outstanding outcome for all parties."
Viking provides exit strategies and M&A services to lower middle-market business owners. In business since 1996, many of Viking's brokers are themselves, former business owners. Viking has an 85% close rate, representing over 800 successful transactions across the Southeast U.S.
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Buzzing W Escape Captures Pulse of the Cosmopolitan City
BETHESDA, Md., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of W Dubai - Mina Seyahi. Situated on the highly sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline, the 31-story hotel boasts striking glass architecture with unobstructed views of the sun-soaked Arabian Gulf and Dubai's iconic landmarks.
"Local and international tastemakers with a passion for music and design will experience Dubai's bold spirit through the W lens at W Dubai - Mina Seyahi," said Tolga S Lacin, Area General Manager. "Through the hotel's immersive art, social happenings, thoughtfully curated music, visionary dining concepts and its legendary Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy, guests can expect modern luxury delivered in a completely unique, surprising way."
Dubai's historical, cultural and social fabric is woven throughout the design of the hotel with surprises waiting to be discovered around every corner. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the artfully designed porte-cochère that leads to a stylish Welcome Desk featuring bold colors and textures inspired by the romanticism of a snake charmer – a nod to the Middle East's history of mystique and its mix of poets, storytellers, and performers who brought the energy of the region to life. Inside, the W Lounge – the brand's take on the hotel lobby – pays homage to famed, Middle Eastern gold souks, with rich, warm hues and gold accents to create a lively, modern-day bazaar. Guests can connect over imaginative cocktails and savory bites infused with local flavors, complemented by live music and nightly DJ sets.
W Dubai - Mina Seyahi features 318 rooms including 27 suites – all sea-facing with a private balcony – where guests can take in Dubai's vibrant sunsets over the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah Island and iconic landmarks such as the Ain Dubai. The chic design blends accents of traditional Middle Eastern elements in a bright, inviting space with thoughtful touches. Vibrantly hued interiors and custom furnishings featuring layers of highly textured fabrics with modern lustre honor the destination and its trade route heritage. Separate living, vanity and sleeping spaces, as well as the brand's signature Mix Bar, are welcomed luxuries.
For the most elevated experience, the Extreme WOW Suite – W's twist on a Presidential Suite – perched on the 30th floor is a 3,000 square-foot contemporary space featuring two bedrooms, a lounge, dining area and a balcony with sweeping views of the city below.
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- Reduced prices for productions after return-to-work order extended
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantgene, a biotechnology company that utilizes its laboratories for COVID-19 testing, announced it can offer production companies COVID-19 RT-PCR tests for $99 at walk-in locations. Quantgene leads the industry in quality and price to ensure that production companies can keep their talent and crew safe while on set, with minimal impact on their budgets.
After the decision to extend the return-to-work agreement was made on April 30th, 2022, testing and physical distancing will remain in place on production sets for the foreseeable future. The initial return-to-work order was established in September 2020 and has enabled many industries, including entertainment, to return to their jobs safely during the pandemic.
Those extended precautions carry added expenses for productions, so Quantgene has pledged to lower testing costs wherever possible while maintaining a best-in-class standard of service. Since 2020, Quantgene has partnered with Hollywood's leading production companies to deliver the fastest RT-PCR turnaround times in America, thanks to its infrastructure of cloud systems, in-house laboratories, and registered nurses.
Unlike other testing companies that often use third-party labs, couriers, and testers to collect and process their samples, Quantgene's fully integrated and cloud-connected COVID PROTECT allows the company to control all samples from collection through to the release of results, which minimizes errors across the process. As a result, the company guarantees 12-hour or faster RT-PCR results and keeps prices low by avoiding third-party vendors, passing on these savings to production companies.
"Quantgene was flexible to our production needs and worked with us to keep pricing within our budget," commented Katie White, Independent Producer and Sundance Fellow. "The team was easy to work with and simplified the process at every stage possible."
Quantgene has delivered more than one million COVID-19 tests, with 99.9% of all test results delivered the same day. While other testing companies are charging between $125-and $199 for their RT-PCR testing, Quantgene's pricing reinforces a promise to provide more than delivering fast, accurate, and precise COVID-19 testing.
"At Quantgene, we are firmly committed to our partners in Hollywood. With an unrivaled 99.9% of our tests delivered in less than 24 hours, we now also set a new standard of affordable pricing," said Johannes Bhakd, CEO at Quantgene. "While COVID-19 rules remain in place for the entertainment industry, Quantgene is dedicated to minimizing friction for COVID-19 testing, from service to quality to price."
For more information, please contact Fred Hulls: fredh@quantgene.com / 310-804-5032
About Quantgene
Following the return-to-work order, Quantgene, a Los Angeles-based biotech startup, added COVID PROTECT as a service line to its genomics business in 2020 to support the fight against the pandemic.
Within 12 months, Quantgene's COVID PROTECT unit emerged as America's most reliable high-tech testing solution, with over a million tests performed and 99.9% of results delivered the same day - usually in 6 hours or less.
The ability to beat the rest of the industry by a wide margin is rooted in Quantgene's technology-centric approach: For the first time, Quantgene integrated in-house and mobile laboratories, medical processes, on-site testing operations, patient-facing apps, and enterprise-level analytics in a singular cloud-connected system. The dramatic increases in information processing efficiency allow the company to deliver the most reliable testing nationwide, at any scale, and in less than 12 hours - guaranteed for every sample.
Quantgene has become the leading provider for the demanding Hollywood production industry, with most major studios now opting for Quantgene COVID PROTECT as their proffered COVID testing solution.
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(The Hill) – Seven in 10 Americans say they do not want President Biden to run for a second term, according to a new poll that comes as Biden’s approval numbers remain low and his party braces for losses this November.
A Harvard CAPS–Harris Poll survey shared exclusively with The Hill found that 71 percent of respondents polled do not think Biden should run for a second term compared to 29 percent who say he should run.
Among the contingent of respondents who believe the president should not run, 45 percent said Biden should not make another bid because he is a bad president, while about one-third of respondents said he is too old and about one-quarter said because it was time for a change.
“President Biden may want to run again but the voters say ‘no’ to the idea of a second term, panning the job he is doing as president. Only 30 per cent of Democrats would even vote for him in a Democratic presidential primary,” Mark Penn, the co-director of the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey, said.
But a majority of respondents — 61 percent — also say former President Trump should not run for the White House in 2024. Thirty-nine percent of respondents said the former president should run again.
Among the respondents polled who believe Trump should not make another bid in the next presidential cycle, 36 percent said Trump was erratic, 33 percent said he would divide the country and 30 percent said he was responsible for Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of pro-Trump supporters ransacked the Capitol in an effort to stop Congress from certifying the election results.
A majority of those polled said they would consider a moderate independent candidate should Biden and Trump square off against each other in 2024, including majorities of both Republicans and Democrats polled.
Sixty percent said they would consider a moderate independent candidate for president if Biden and Trump ended up running against each other in the next presidential cycle, compared to 40 percent who said they would not consider it.
Broken down by party, 53 percent of Republicans polled and 64 percent of Democrats said they would consider a moderate independent candidate in that situation.
The development comes as Biden continues to suffer low approval ratings. The Harvard CAPS–Harris Poll found that the president has an overall approval rating of 38 percent, with respondents given him low marks on handling inflation (28 percent), the economy (32 percent), stimulating jobs (43 percent) and reacting to COVID-19 (50 percent), among other issues.
Democrats are already bracing for losses this November given Biden’s low approval numbers and the historical precedent that a first-term president’s party generally suffers losses in the following midterms.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling last week overturning Roe v. Wade, Democrats have used abortion as an issue to galvanize voters, though it is unclear how the issue will compare to inflation and other concerns in November.
The polling also demonstrates that while former President Trump is considered one of the most influential people within his party, Americans may not necessarily be married to the idea of voting for him in 2024.
Some of that comes against the backdrop of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot’s hearings, which has sought to show how the former president and his allies tried to get state officials and others like former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election results.
The Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll survey was conducted on June 28 and 29 with 1,308 registered voters surveyed. It is a collaboration of the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard University and the Harris Poll.
The survey is an online sample drawn from the Harris Panel and weighted to reflect known demographics. As a representative online sample, it does not report a probability confidence interval.
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Visitation services Tuesday for fallen North KC Officer Daniel Vasquez
NORTH KANSAS CITY/KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A public visitation is set Tuesday for fallen North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez from 5 to 9 p.m. at Vineyard Church, located at 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway in Kansas City, MO.
The funeral services will take place at the same location on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
The City of North Kansas City released the following statement for funeral procession plans:
If members of the public would like to show support to the Vasquez Family, and North Kansas City Police Department but are unable to attend the service, there will be a procession immediately following the funeral services on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The procession will leave from Vineyard Church, 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, and proceed down US-169 S to MO-9 S to Armour Road to I29/35 North to Antioch North to 64th St. East to White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Parking will be restricted along Armour Road; however, parking on side streets will be permitted as is legal, and viewing along Armour Road is encouraged. All Professional Law Enforcement Honors will take place at the cemetery.
Anyone attending the visitation or funeral must enter from U.S. Highway 169, city officials stressed. Traffic delays are expected for the public near the venues and the procession route on Wednesday.
Vasquez, 32, was shot and killed the morning of July 19 while conducting a traffic stop near 21st Street and Clay Street on a vehicle, allegedly by the vehicle’s driver. A manhunt ensued, and 24-year-old Joshua Rocha was arrested. He remains in the Clay County Detention Center without bond, charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the Vasquez’s death. Rocha has a court hearing set for later this week.
With permission from family and organizers, KCTV5 will bring you coverage Tuesday afternoon and evening from outside the church. We will also bring you Wednesday morning coverage of Vasquez’s procession and funeral.
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Postpartum depression (PPD) is estimated to affect more than one in ten women who have a baby and is just one of many mood disorders that a woman can get during pregnancy or in the first year after birth, known as the perinatal period.
Yet these conditions, known as perinatal mood disorders, remain largely misunderstood by the public and healthcare providers alike, said experts at a roundtable discussion hosted by CNN's gender reporting team As Equals.
Following CNN's story about one family's tragic experience with PPD, which resonated widely with audiences, As Equals brought together an international group of people with both experience of and expertise in maternal mental health to discuss the true prevalence of these disorders, their root causes, the challenges in diagnosing and treating them, and finally, potential solutions.
A 'lack of appreciation' for mental health in motherhood
The conversation started with panelists saying that the number of women affected by perinatal mood disorders is likely to be much higher than one in 10, and they unanimously agreed that the issue remains neglected by health services worldwide.
"There is still this pervasive concept that mental health considerations are a luxury," said Simone Honikman, founder and director of the Perinatal Mental Health Project in Cape Town, South Africa.
She went on to explain that a woman's mental health not only impacts her physical health but also that of her child whether directly or indirectly because when suffering with a mental health condition, she may not seek other health services that are crucial for her or the wellbeing of her child.
"There's a lack of appreciation of the fact that these mental health conditions do in fact impact physical health conditions directly and are very closely associated with a range of physical health considerations, whether it's service uptake, health seeking behavior, preterm birth, low birth weight, babies stunting in infants, use of attendance to antiretroviral therapies or other forms of treatment," Honikman said.
Kazione Kulisewa, a consultant psychiatrist at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi agreed that mental health takes a backseat compared to the other physical conditions, but explained that in countries such as Malawi, where there are multiple competing health priorities and very limited resources, it is even harder to push for investment in maternal mental health care when there are such high rates of HIV and maternal mortality. (In Malawi, 10% of women aged 15-49 years were estimated to be living with HIV in 2020 and the southern African country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with 439 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. In the US this figure is 23.8 per 100,000.)
Despite these challenges, Kulisewa was emphatic: "Mental health conditions, when untreated, cause a bigger burden than some of the infectious diseases," he said.
The repercussions of this neglect of perinatal mood disorders are vast. A World Health Organization (WHO) study found that women with postpartum depression were twice as likely to suffer from depression four years later and were significantly more likely to experience chronic diseases. Studies have also shown links between the mental health of mothers and the health of their children.
'We're not preparing women'
For Jen Schwartz, CEO of Motherhood Understood, a US-based organization that connects and educates women on perinatal mental illness, the biggest concern is stigma and a lack of awareness.
Schwartz herself suffered from severe postpartum depression and anxiety following the birth her son nine years ago and remembers feeling uninformed, isolated and ashamed. She believes that by not educating and supporting women more openly about mental health conditions during pregnancy and motherhood, "we're not preparing women to know what to look for and to know that something's wrong."
"The fallout from that, I think, is tremendous." said Schwartz, explaining that the resulting isolation leaves women feeling unable to speak out about how they're feeling. "You don't speak out and you suffer in silence," she said.
A lack of informed professionals -- at every level
The experts also acknowledged a lack of professionals working in the sector, such as perinatal psychologists and therapists who specialize in maternal mental health, but also midwives and antenatal care providers with knowledge in this area, so they know what to look out for. As an example, Kulisewa pointed out that there were just three perinatal psychiatrists in Malawi, which has a population of 19 million. CNN was unable to reach the Ministry of Health in Malawi to confirm this.
However, there was also unanimous agreement on the panel that community-based organizations are also crucial.
Dr Prabha Chandra's team at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in India worked with women and communities in the state of Karnatika to test various interventions with mothers, as well as talk to husbands and mother-in-laws about what depression and anxiety look like -- as these relations play a big role in the wellbeing of new mums in India.
Chandra stressed the need for culturally appropriate ways of raising awareness of maternal mental health such as simplified methods of diagnosis and locally produced films and materials that take into account local sensitivities and communicate in ways people understand.
The need for systemic change
Having established the numerous challenges: limited resources, a lack of qualified staff, consistent data collection the world over, competing public health needs, enduring stigma and shame, inadequate understanding of the scale and impact of the problem both among policymakers and the wider population, the discussion moved to consider solutions -- and ones that would be bring about systemic change.
A key part of the solution is to better integrate maternal mental health services into the existing health infrastructure of a country, such as antenatal services or child development programs. Many on the panel said this integration was essential so that funding or support for maternal mental health services were not dependent on political support and could survive changes in leadership, which the world over results in shifts in public health priorities.
This integration has been achieved in many high-income countries, said Jane Fisher, global health professor at Monash University. "There is public recognition, but it has taken substantial investment in public education, health care, professional education and the building of tiered services," she said.
But it will be some time before this will be achieved in low and middle-income settings.
Another important solution proposed was the need to adapt the standard tool used globally to screen for mental health concerns in the perinatal period, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, was created more than 30 years ago. The WHO states the scale should be used as a starting point and not a means of diagnosis, and the roundtable experts agreed, but they said that a universal test like this does not work well in practice.
"There's a great need for tools to be developed out of country specific context using local idioms," explained Honikman. She described the Edinburgh scale as being too long and complicated for use by busy midwives who see thousands of women and thought the idioms used were inappropriate for the communities her team works with. As a result, they have created their own shorter screening tool in three local languages.
In terms of other solutions, others spoke of the need for increased awareness and mental health literacy among the public, politicians and healthcare providers to have a real impact, and finally, more funding and financial support.
Missed opportunities for prevention
A final point raised by Chandra and others was the opportunity for prevention. If risk factors for maternal mental health conditions are addressed by health systems early on, you may be able to prevent the onset of the disorder. These risk factors include poverty, domestic violence, and childhood trauma and are likely to be higher in countries which rank lower on the gender equity index, like India, explained Chandra.
It's estimated that women who experience intimate partner violence during pregnancy are three times more likely to develop postpartum depression and studies show the condition is two to four times more likely to occur for women living in poverty.
"If you reduce domestic violence ... and reduce poverty in families, you can achieve far more in terms of reducing mental health problems than a million psychiatrists will ever do," said Alain Gregoire, co-founder of the Global Maternal Mental Health Alliance.
Over the course of 1.5 hours, the various experts spoke passionately about the needs of new mothers and expressed their frustration that more isn't being done to address maternal mental health already given what is known about its prevalence and the necessary, often simply steps, required to reduce it.
In concluding, Schwartz reiterated a connection that had been made earlier in the discussion; pointing out simply for those leaders who cared about the wellbeing of children but perhaps saw the wellbeing of the mother as less of a priority: "Taking care of mom and taking care of mom's mental health [is] the best way to take care of her baby."
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If you or someone you know might be at risk of a perinatal mood disorder, here are ways to help.
If you are in the US, you can call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773 or text "Help" to 800-944-4773. To find support in other countries, see a list of providers here. To join an online support group, click here.
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Story of the week
Grassroots feminist organizations, especially those led by women of color, Indigenous women and other marginalized communities, need to be listened to and supported.
Women Behaving Badly: Corazon Aquino (1933 - 2009)
Written by Adie Vanessa Offiong
Corazon Aquino was the first female president of the Philippines (1986--1992) and in this role she brought democracy back to the country, following a long dictatorship under Ferdinand Marcos.
Aquino was born into a wealthy and politically prominent family. In 1954, she graduated from Mount St. Vincent College in New York City and married Benigno Simeon Aquino, Jr. a journalist and budding politician who would later be jailed by Marcos and assassinated in 1983 after returning from exile in America.
When Marcos unexpectedly called for elections in 1986, Aquino was the unified opposition's presidential candidate. While Marcos was named as the elected president, Aquino and her supporters challenged the results and both parties held rival inauguration ceremonies on February 25, 1986. Marcos soon lost support and fled the country, resulting in Aquino taking office. That year, she was also named TIME magazine's Woman of the Year.
One of the first things Aquino did was appoint a commission to write a new constitution, as Marcos had abolished the previous one in 1973 in order to stay in power. The constitution was ratified in February 1987 and elections were held to appoint a new Congress. During her presidency, Aquino also broke up the economic monopolies enjoyed by Marcos's cronies.
But Aquino was criticized for not making basic economic and social reforms, as well as political corruption, while the country faced widespread poverty. This led to a decline in her popularity, and hostilities between the communist insurgency and her military are thought to have worsened these problems .
After Aquino left office in 1992, she continued to use her voice and spoke out against homelessness and violence in the Philippines. She started a foundation supporting vulnerable Filipinos to start small businesses and supported social projects in poor communities, including rescue centers for street children.
Other stories worth your time
- The woman breaking down stigma for mothers with HIV -- The Guardian
- Women voters could swing Australian election result -- France 24
The panelists at the CNN As Equals maternal mental health roundtable discussion:
Dr Prabha Chandra, head of perinatal mental health at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in India
Alain Gregoire, Co-Founder and Honorary President of the Global Maternal Mental Health Alliance, United Kingdom
Katayune Kaeni, incoming Board President at Postpartum Support International and a Clinical Psychologist in the United States
Silvia Herrero Rodríguez, Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International, Ecuador
Simone Honikman, founder and director of the Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) in South Africa
Jane Fisher, Director of Global and Women's Health at Monash University in Southeast Asia
Jen Schwartz, mental health advocate and CEO of Motherhood Understood, United States
Dr Jessica Heron, CEO, Action on Postpartum Psychosis, United Kingdom
Kazione Kulisewa, Consultant Psychiatrist, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi
Adrienne Griffin, Executive Director, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA), United States
Moderator: Melissa Mahtani, CNN
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The first NASA mission to the moon since 1972 is ready for its most crucial test to date.
The 322-foot-tall (98-meter-tall) Artemis I rocket stack, including NASA's mega Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, began the wet dress rehearsal Friday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The test is expected to last through Sunday.
The results will determine when the uncrewed Artemis I will launch on a mission that goes beyond the moon and returns to Earth. This mission will kick off NASA's Artemis program, which is expected to return humans to the moon and land the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface by 2025.
The wet dress rehearsal simulates every stage of launch without the rocket actually leaving the launchpad. This includes powering on the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft, loading supercold propellant into the rocket's tanks, going through a full countdown simulating launch, resetting the countdown clock and draining the rocket tanks. The test began with a call to stations at 5 p.m. ET Friday and will end Sunday evening with the final countdowns.
The call to stations, which is a check-in with every team associated with a launch, "is a big milestone because it is the time in which we are calling our teams, notifying them that the wet dress rehearsal test is officially underway," Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director for NASA's Exploration Ground Systems program, said during a news conference Tuesday.
A NASA livestream of Artemis I on the launchpad without audio commentary started at noon ET Friday and will be available throughout the weekend, but don't expect to see all the drama of an actual launch.
Trial run includes countdown
The team is targeting a two-hour test window that opens at 2:40 p.m. ET Sunday, barring any delays due to inclement weather or other factors. The countdown will begin Sunday afternoon after a weather briefing, making sure all teams are a "go" for a mock launch.
Once the rocket has been loaded with more than 700,000 gallons (3.2 million liters) of propellant -- the "wet" in wet dress rehearsal -- the team will go through all the steps toward launch.
"Some venting may be seen during tanking," according to the agency, but that's about it for visible action at the launchpad.
"Liquid hydrogen is at a negative 450 degrees Fahrenheit (negative 268 degrees Celsius), liquid oxygen is negative 273 (negative 169 degrees Celsius), so it's very cold substances," said Tom Whitmeyer, deputy associate administrator for exploration systems development at NASA headquarters, during the news conference. "I used to participate in this back in the shuttle program, and it's like watching a ballet. You've got pressure, volume and temperature. And you're really kind of working all those parameters to have a successful tanking operation."
The team members will count down to within a minute and 30 seconds before launch and pause to ensure they can hold launch for three minutes, resume and let the clock run down to 33 seconds, and then pause the countdown.
Then, they will reset the clock to 10 minutes before launch, go through the countdown again and end at 9.3 seconds, just before ignition and launch would occur. This simulates what is called scrubbing a launch, or aborting a launch attempt, if weather or technical issues would prevent a safe liftoff.
At the end of the test, the team will drain the rocket's propellant, just as it would during a real scrub.
Some steps will be classified
Artemis I rolled out to the launchpad on March 18. After this rehearsal, it will be rolled back into the Vehicle Assembly Building until it's ready to launch.
Updates of the test's progress will be shared from the Artemis blog and a NASA Twitter account. But no audio or commentary will be provided, and there are no in-person media events surrounding the test. Additionally, some data will be kept under wraps due to security concerns.
Milestones will be shared on NASA's site, but details such as specific timing, temperatures and how long it takes for certain tasks to be completed are "considered to be important information by other countries," Whitmeyer said. "And so we have to be very careful when we share data, particularly for the first time, you know."
And that's for a reason.
"We're really, really supersensitive to cryogenic launch vehicles that are the size and capability, that are very analogous to ballistic-type capabilities that other countries are very interested in," Whitmeyer said. "And what they're specifically looking for is timing sequence flow rates, temperatures, anything that would help them or other folks to potentially be used to help other people do similar things."
The complex interaction of loading propellants and the sequence of events to prevent stress on the vehicle are the kinds of specific data that would be of particular interest, he said.
Whitmeyer stressed that the agency was being conservative and exercising an abundance of caution, "particularly in the environment that we're in nowadays."
Summer launch anticipated
The space agency is expected to provide an update about the results of the test on Monday.
Depending on the outcome of the wet dress rehearsal, the uncrewed mission could launch in June or July.
During the flight, the uncrewed Orion spacecraft will launch atop the SLS rocket to reach the moon and travel thousands of miles beyond it -- farther than any spacecraft intended to carry humans has ever traveled. This mission is expected to last for a few weeks and will end with Orion splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis I will be the final proving ground for Orion before the spacecraft carries astronauts to the moon, 1,000 times farther from Earth than where the International Space Station is located.
After the uncrewed Artemis I flight, Artemis II will be a crewed flyby of the moon, and Artemis III will return astronauts to the lunar surface. The time line for the subsequent mission launches depends on the results of the Artemis I mission.
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New features for the Profile Navigator, Relationship Indicator, and expanded awards search capabilities will equip arbitration practitioners with faster and on-target research and actionable insights
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced new enhancements to several tools within Kluwer Arbitration Practice Plus (KAPP). These additions will expand KAPP's capabilities to guide practitioners in finding the most suitable arbitrator or expert witness and evaluating their relationships for potential conflicts of interest as well as easily finding relevant awards to support their case.
KAPP is a practical extension to Kluwer Arbitration, the world's leading research solution for international arbitration. The Profile Navigator tool within the platform, which helps to verify the initial selection of a potential arbitrator by using data driven information, has been expanded to include expert witness and counsel profiles as well. Wolters Kluwer has also added the option to select an arbitrator, expert witness, or counsel based on specific criteria, making the selection process more inclusive by expanding the pool of usual suspects and helping to achieve a better balance regarding experience and geographical representation.
Wolters Kluwer has also made updates to the Relationship Indicator tool, which provides a comprehensive review of current and previous relationships of arbitrators, expert witnesses or other stakeholders involved in the case for potential conflicts of interest. With this latest enhancement, users can explore relationships of law firms, states, and commercial parties, so the assessment does not have to start with an individual. The enhancement provides more flexibility for exploring these relationships, as well as a broader range of results.
Users can now search more easily through Kluwer Arbitration's rich set of 6000+ commercial and investment awards, thanks to filters that Wolters Kluwer has added to the capability. The new filters assist the user to find awards based on required criteria, such as economic sector, applicable law, seat of arbitration, and more in order to receive targeted results relevant to the case.
"These additions within KAPP offer a broader range of data-driven resources for arbitration practitioners," said David Bartolone, Vice President and General Manager for the International Group within Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "With these enhanced features, we are providing our customers with more powerful research capabilities to streamline the arbitrator selection process and increase their chances of success."
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| 2022-06-16T17:26:30Z
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OCALA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid.com facilitated over $34.6 million in gross auction proceeds in last week's sales. In a combined total of 1,393 online-only and webcast auctions held from August 1st through 7th, HiBid.com averaged 1.47 million bids on the site per day with over 560,000 lots sold. Thousands of items are now open for bidding across hundreds of auctions, with several auctions currently devoted to antique furniture and housewares, art, vintage collectibles, and much more.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.
GAP: $34,625,184
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Webcast Auctions: 89
Average Bidders Per Day: 909,000
Average Bids Per Day: 1.47 Million
The following list includes a small sample from the hundreds of auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the HiBid.com homepage for links to the Featured and Hot auctions, such as those listed below, or use the search box to find auctions nearby.
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| 2022-08-10T18:34:09Z
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California-based distillery to launch new premium vodka this summer with all proceeds going to humanitarian relief in war torn country
LARKSPUR, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family-owned O'Neill Vintners & Distillers today announced the introduction of Saint Javelin Vodka, a new premium vodka that will go on sale in mid-August, to support Ukrainian relief efforts and help rebuild a country and people brought down by a horrific war. O'Neill will be donating all proceeds to Razom, an organization that is providing critical humanitarian war relief and recovery to the people of Ukraine. In addition, to kick start the campaign, O'Neill will donate $50,000 before the first bottle is sold.
As people across the world have stood witness to Russia's unprecedented acts of war and aggression against the Ukrainian people, many have been left wondering how to support the victims of such atrocities. For some, it was traveling to Poland to help support Ukrainian refugees. For others, it was purchasing and displaying Ukrainian flags. Companies across the world were even showing their support by pulling Russian products from shelves.
But Jeff O'Neill, founder and CEO of O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, believed there was a big opportunity to support the Ukrainian people through the company's spirits division that will allow all of the company's partners to join Saint Javelin's mission. Wholesale and retail partners have the chance to work with O'Neill and help advance this initiative to stymie the Russian autocracy. Every time a consumer raises a glass of luxury Saint Javelin vodka, we can toast the hopeful demise of this autocratic and sinister regime. Every glass represents the freedom we have in America and the hope of a bright future for our Ukrainian friends.
"It has been horrific to watch events unfold on the other side of the world, seeing families being torn apart and lives broken and changed forever," said O'Neill. "Many of us have made small contributions to Ukraine, but I was trying to find a lasting platform that could continue to promote success against a barbaric regime that our children may have had to face later. The name Saint Javelin is no accident as it pays homage to the thousands of anti-tank missiles supplied by the United States that have become an iconic weapon of war. Lightweight but lethal, these javelins have helped the underdog Ukrainians inflict major damage on Moscow's much-vaunted military and thwart their advance."
The guiding principle of O'Neill's spirits division is 100 percent transparency, 100 percent of proceeds donated, and 100 percent dedicated to doing good. The new brand, Saint Javelin, will aim to sell 5,500 cases of vodka in its first year. We will bring weekly updates on our progress including funds contributed and where they went to support the efforts.
Said O'Neill, "People around the world have been stunned and inspired by the strength and pride of the Ukrainian people. We are hopeful that our wholesalers, retailers, and consumers alike will join us in helping make a significant and positive change in this country."
"We are grateful that O'Neill has entrusted Razom as the recipient of proceeds from their new Saint Javelin vodka," said Dora Chomiak, president of Razom for Ukraine. "This money will go directly to providing life-saving vital aid to Ukrainians on the ground. We look forward to toasting Ukraine's victory and recovery with Saint Javelin and a hearty 'budmo!'"
Saint Javelin Vodka is made from super premium neutral grain spirit blended with a grape-based spirit that is crafted by Master Distiller, Erik Ettner. The brand will be available in 750 ml bottles and priced at $22.99.
The brand can be pre-ordered online at www.saintjavelinvodka.com and will be available wherever fine spirits are sold beginning in mid-August or online at www.reservebar.com.
O'Neill Vintners & Distillers was founded in 2004 by industry veteran and entrepreneur Jeff O'Neill. The vertically integrated winery is one of the fastest-growing companies in California with a reputation for producing premium-quality wines and spirits and for its sustainability practices. O'Neill received the Green Medal Leader Award in 2021 by the Wine Institute. The company's national brands portfolio includes Line 39, Robert Hall, Harken, Day Owl Rosé, Game Box, Rabble Wines, BrandyLab, and Charles Woodson's Intercept. For more information, please visit www.ONeillWine.com.
Razom, which means "together" in Ukrainian, is an organization united by a single mission: building a more prosperous Ukraine. Established in the United States, the non-profit organization works towards that mission by creating spaces where people meet, partner and do. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Razom has focused on providing critical humanitarian war relief through its emergency response project, including procuring tactical medicine, communication devices, hospital supplies, and medicines, evacuating vulnerable populations, and advocating for Ukraine through policy and education. Over this period, Razom has already deployed $30 million worth of aid. Razom has been building a more prosperous Ukraine since 2014 and will continue to build a vibrant, productive democracy for years to come.
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Police: Houston tenant kills 3 others, set fire to lure them
HOUSTON (AP) — A man evicted from a Houston apartment building shot five other tenants — killing three of them — Sunday morning after setting fire to the house to lure them out, police said. Officers fatally shot the gunman.
The incident happened at about 1 a.m. Sunday in a mixed industrial-residential neighborhood in southwest Houston. Police and fire crews responded to the apartment house after reports of the fire, police Chief Troy Finner said.
The gunman opened fire on the other tenants as they emerged from the house, possibly with a shotgun, wounding five, Finner said. Two were dead at the scene, and one died at a hospital. Fire teams rescued two other wounded men, who were hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds, he said.
The man then opened fire as the firefighters battled the fire, forcing them to take cover until police officers spotted the prone gunman and shot him dead, Finner said.
No identities have been released, and no firefighters or officers were wounded, he said.
“I’ve seen things I have not seen before in 32 years, and it has happened time and time again,” Finner said. “We just ask that the community come together.”
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George Gao, head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has stepped down after five years at the helm of the health body, ending a tenure that placed him at the fore of early investigations into the first outbreak of Covid-19 in central China and the country's rapid development of Covid-19 vaccines.
The leadership change, announced by the agency on Tuesday, comes amid a restructuring that has seen the China CDC moved from its position directly under the monolithic centrally controlled National Health Commission and placed within a new nominally streamlined bureau, borne of pandemic-era calls for reform.
It also comes as China continues to grapple with fresh outbreaks of Covid-19 across the country, despite a stringent zero-Covid policy that has seen it maintain tight border controls and implement frequent mass testing and lockdowns.
Oxford University-educated and internationally connected Gao, 60, known also by his Chinese name Gao Fu, would no longer serve as director "due to his age," according to the China CDC readout of a meeting announcing the changes. Sixty is a standard retirement age for male civil servants, though many do not adhere to this.
He would be succeeded by former president of the Nanjing Medical University Shen Hongbing, currently vice-director of the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control, the new bureau established in 2021.
The shift brings to an end the tenure of an internationally respected virologist who observers say grappled with the limitations of an agency with little sway over policy-making -- a key distinction between China's CDC and the US agency it was modeled after.
Legacy of an overseas-educated virologist
Gao also oversaw the agency at a time of increasing acrimony between China and the United States, made worse by questions over the origins of the coronavirus and accusations that China had suppressed its investigation.
Gao, who gave presentations at international scientific forums in English and had professional relationships with western scientists, including top American epidemiologist Anthony Fauci, was widely respected among the international scientific community and seen as a rare point of contact with China.
"He will be remembered for being more open-minded and willing to reach out to his counterparts in Western countries," said Yanzhong Huang, a senior fellow for global health at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
"Under him the China CDC became a more prominent actor in China's response to the pandemic, especially in the early stages of the outbreak, and also an important window for the outside world to learn about China's Covid response," Huang said.
Prior to the pandemic, Gao was known for his work in Sierra Leone countering a 2014 Ebola outbreak, when he was still deputy director of the China CDC. He took up the director role in 2017.
Gao was among a group of top-level health officials who traveled to Wuhan, the epicenter of the first known outbreak of Covid-19, before the disease became a global crisis in January, 2020. China has been criticised for its actions during that period, due to the three-week lag between local officials' announcement of the outbreak and confirmation the virus could pass between people.
Gao played a key role in early scientific papers documenting the outbreak in Wuhan, and went on to develop one of the seven Covid-19 vaccines authorized for use in China.
He has also been involved in research into the origins of the virus, suggesting, contrary to recently published studies, that a Wuhan market linked to early cases was not where the new virus emerged, but rather a place where it was able to spread rapidly between people.
But he also sparked controversy within China and is considered by some in China's public health community as a "loose cannon," according to Huang.
In one instance last year, Gao appeared to suggest during a presentation that China's homegrown vaccines offered a low protection rate -- comments he later walked back in an interview with state media in which he called this a "misunderstanding" of his point.
He was also criticized after an interview last fall with the editor of Caijing magazine, in which he discussed the conditions under which China might relax its zero-Covid policy -- a sensitive subject in China, where the policy is viewed as the personal directive of leader Xi Jinping.
On Tuesday, Gao, who remains vice-president of China's grant-giving National Natural Science Foundation, said he supported the changes and that he would "continue contributing to developing disease control and public health."
Virus flare-ups
Gao's departure was announced as China continues to grapple with flare-ups of the virus, relying on frequent mass testing and snap lockdowns to handle outbreaks, while most of the rest of the world has moved into some mode of living with the virus.
As of Wednesday, China has identified 776 high-risk areas in 24 cities across the country, where residents are subject to partial or full lockdowns, according to information from the country's State Council.
Authorities in Wuhan, which was locked down for more than two months in early 2020, announced Wednesday they would be implementing control measures for three days in the main urban area of Jiangxia district, banning its roughly 1 million residents from leaving the area and shuttering a number of businesses and public transportation. Four cases had been identified in the district the previous day, according to official reports.
But as the head of China CDC, Gao himself had a limited role in forming policy to respond to and control the virus, observers say, as such matters are dictated by the cabinet-level National Health Commission, while the CDC has played a more technical, advisory role.
"Though restricted, (Gao) still tried his best to fulfill CDC's role as a public health and scientific adviser," said Xi Chen, an associate professor at the Yale School of Public Health.
"His scientific publications in the early stage of the pandemic helped inform the world about the virus. He also championed the publication of a scientific journal in English -- China CDC Weekly -- that aimed to make communications with the global public health arena more timely and transparent."
It remains unclear exactly what role the agency will play now that it is under the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control. That body was set up following calls to strengthen China's disease prevention and control systems in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
In Tuesday's meeting, Wang Hesheng, head of the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control, praised Gao's contributions and laid out several goals regarding "reform" of the CDC and its operations under the new leadership. These included taking a "clear stand on politics" and to "faithfully implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important directives and instructions."
And as a result of the new structure, it is possible that Gao's successor could be given more power, according to Chen. "Hopefully, the empowerment of China CDC under Shen may achieve something George Gao was unable to," he said.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery rose 45 cents to $108.26 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for July delivery rose 76 cents to $110.90 a barrel.
Wholesale gasoline for June delivery rose 1 cent to $3.66 a gallon. June heating oil fell 16 cents to $4.04 a gallon. June natural gas rose 37 cents to $8.78 per 1,000 cubic feet.
Gold for June delivery fell $6.90 to $1,875.70 an ounce. Silver for July delivery rose 4 cents to $22.44 an ounce and July copper fell 5 cents to $4.29 a pound.
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The equity transaction includes multiple commercial and industrial-scale solar energy projects located across 10 states
SAN FRANCISCO and ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, has partnered with Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. ("Hannon Armstrong") (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions, to create an equity investment platform for the shared ownership of a 131 MW portfolio of distributed solar and solar-plus-storage projects.
The projects in the portfolio are located in 10 states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. Many of the projects are already completed and energized, while the remainder are in development and scheduled for energization in 2022. ForeFront Power will continue to steward customer relationships across the entire portfolio and provide its customers and co-sponsor with ongoing energy asset management services. CohnReznick Capital served as financial advisor to ForeFront Power on the transaction.
"This equity partnership is another indication of strong market momentum for distributed solar generation in the U.S.," said Bryan Eckstein, ForeFront Power's Vice President, Project Finance & Business Development. "Partnering with Hannon Armstrong accelerates ForeFront Power's development pipeline by providing an additional source of capital for our climate change solutions that deliver customer savings."
"We are pleased to be an equity capital partner with ForeFront Power and support the continued expansion of their C&I solar business across the U.S.," said Manny Haile-Mariam, Hannon Armstrong's Managing Director, Structured Investments Team Lead. "This high-quality portfolio of behind-the-meter solar projects further diversifies our investment in the distributed generation market, which is critical for reducing carbon emissions and strengthening energy security and resilience at the same time."
ForeFront Power is a leading North American developer of solar and energy storage solutions for commercial, industrial, public sector and community solar customers. The ForeFront Power team has 15 years of experience working together to develop more than 1,300 behind-the-meter and community solar and storage projects, totaling more than 1 gigawatt-DC of renewable electricity. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Mexico City, the company offers business, government, education and community solar customers in the U.S. and Mexico a broad array of development, advisory and asset management services. ForeFront Power is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd., a global energy infrastructure and investment leader with a robust balance sheet and an "A" credit rating from Standard & Poor's. For more information, visit forefrontpower.com.
Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI) is the first U.S. public company solely dedicated to investments in climate solutions, providing capital to assets developed by leading companies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets. With more than $9 billion in managed assets, our core purpose is to make climate positive investments with superior risk-adjusted returns. For more information, please visit hannonarmstrong.com or follow us on Twitter and Linkedin.
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Why people hated shopping carts when they first came out
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
We live in a world shaped by shopping carts. The ubiquitous, unloved contraptions are a key feature of US economy. (Yes, really.)
The birth of shopping carts in the early 20th century helped usher in an era of mass consumption and enabled grocery stores and brands to expand their products — without customers worrying about how they would get stuff to their car.
To attract shoppers’ attention and stimulate their senses while they pushed around carts, brands started to add cartoon characters on boxes, bright packaging and catchy logos with exclamation points.
Carts also spurred the rise of impulse buying, said Andrew Warnes, a professor of American literature at the University of Leeds in England and the author of “How the Shopping Cart Explains Global Consumerism.”
“The shopping cart is what permitted this rapid flitting from object to object,” Warnes said in an email. “It gave people a wheeled receptacle into which they could cast their choices and move on to the next one.”
But early on, customers were wary of shopping carts, much to the surprise of the man who is responsible for making them an object of everyday life.
“I thought it would be an immediate success,” Sylvan Goldman, an Oklahoma grocery store owner who is considered the father of the modern shopping cart, said in a 1977 television interview. “I was so enthused about the cart.”
On the first day they appeared in his stores, Goldman expected long lines of customers waiting to use them. “There were people shopping. Not a one was using a cart.”
Women would say, ‘No, we have pushed enough baby buggies around — we are not going to push carts in stores,'” Goldman recalled in a 1972 letter. Men thought the carts would make them look weak.
“Men customers would say, ‘With my big arms I can carry my baskets, I am not pushing one of those things,'” he said.
The arrival of supermarkets
The adoption of shopping carts came just as supermarkets burst onto the scene in America.
Prior to supermarkets, shoppers would go to their local grocery store and a clerk would fill their orders over the counter or they would call them in for delivery.
But self-service supermarkets, which were first developed by Piggly Wiggly in Memphis in 1916 and allowed shoppers to pick items off shelves themselves, began replacing this model.
In the ensuing decades, as more Americans started driving, larger supermarkets with parking lots began opening in new suburbs.
Yet despite shoppers having cars with trunks and new refrigerators at home to keep food fresh for longer, they were still carrying baskets as they browsed around stores and were unlikely to stock up.
“You start with self service with a basket. By the time people start driving cars, you want to buy more than you carry,” said historian Susan Strasser, author of “Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Making of the American Mass Market.”
A grocery chain in Texas offered carts in the early 1900s, but they didn’t gain traction, in part because baskets were considered aristocratic.
“There was a kind of embarrassment about asking customers to push carts around,” Warnes said.
A folding chair on wheels
Goldman, a supermarket pioneer in Oklahoma with Standard Food Markets and Humpty Dumpty stores, saw that customers would stop shopping once their basket was full or became too heavy.
His first solution was to direct store clerks to offer a second basket to customers and hold the full one at the checkout counter.
Then, in 1936, Goldman came up with an idea for a rolling cart. With the help of a handyman, he attached wheels to a folding chair and put a basket on top.
He also believed that offering shoppers a cart would lead them to buy more, increasing sales for the company.
“If there were some way we could give that customer two baskets to shop with and still have one hand free to shop we could do considerably more business,” he later recalled.
Goldman started the Folding Basket Carrier Co. (today called Unarco, owned partly by Berkshire Hathaway) and placed an ad in a local newspaper alerting customers to his new invention.
“Can you imagine wending your way through a spacious food market without having to carry a cumbersome shopping basket on your arm?” the ad read.
But few shoppers took to the carts at first.
To convince customers to use them, Goldman hired people to walk around the store with shopping carts and fill them up.
Customers began following these shills’ example and soon all of Goldman’s stores were equipped with carts. He soon started selling carts to other supermarkets for $6 or $7.
Store managers at first were reluctant to buy the carts because they worried children would damage them or get into accidents.
Goldman allayed these concerns by making promotional films demonstrating the proper way to use the carts. A few years later, he introduced a cart with a child seat.
The biggest change to the cart came in 1946, when Orla Watson in Kansas City patented the “telescope cart” — allowing them to slide together in horizontal stacks to alleviate the storage dilemma.
Watson claimed that each of the new carts required only one-fifth as much space as Goldman’s folding carts.
In response, Goldman patented a similar telescoping version of his own, the Nest Kart. “No more basket carrier parking problem,” an ad for Goldman’s Nest Karts read.
Goldman and Watson got in a legal fight over the patent, but they reached an agreement in which Goldman won the right to license the telescoping version of the cart.
Leaving the store
The shopping cart’s basic design hasn’t changed much since then. Seatbelts were added to the child seats in the 1960s, although that hasn’t prevented thousands of shopping cart accidents involving children each year.
“It’s difficult to improve upon it as a design,” Warnes said. “The metal is durable. The mesh system is transparent. The child seat is a brilliant solution for shopping with a small child. It’s stackable so it’s really easy for transporting”
Perhaps the biggest development for shopping carts in later decades is how they wound up outside of stores.
Carts were often found abandoned in back alleys, rivers and forests, leading lawmakers around the country to start imposing regulations and fines on businesses whose carts strayed from their stores. There’s even a book, “The Stray Shopping Carts of Eastern North America: A Guide to Field Identification,” dedicated to the odd places carts wind up.
They appeared as logos on e-commerce websites and in artwork by street artist Banksy.
Carts also became a symbol of urban blight and poverty, often used by homeless people to store and transport their belongings.
“It has a huge role among the poor. It is the locus of all their possessions,” said John Lienhard, a professor emeritus of mechanical engineering and history at the University of Houston who dedicated an episode of his public radio show “The Engines of Our Ingenuity” to shopping carts.
“That says something about the role of the shopping cart in our lives.”
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Man gets 20 years for breaking into homes to sexually assault victims, including children
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A man in Oklahoma has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for breaking into multiple homes and sexually assaulting multiple victims, including children. He also was convicted of soliciting child pornography while in jail.
Jesse Thomas Moore, 20, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma announced.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, Moore admitted that between May 2020 and December 2020, he broke into multiple homes and sexually assaulted multiple victims, including children.
Court documents say that in May 2020, Moore broke into a home and entered a bedroom where a child was sleeping and attempted to get the child to engage in sex acts with him while touching himself. He tried to coax the child into the bathroom but eventually left.
In November 2020, Moore broke into another home with what court documents say was the intent to commit sex acts with a child. However, the child screamed when he saw Moore, and Moore fled the home.
In that incident, the boy’s mother told police she had previously seen Moore in her backyard and peeking in her windows multiple times starting the month prior.
In December 2020, Moore broke into a third home where he found a woman and a man sleeping in a bedroom. Court documents say he began touching the woman, causing her to wake up, and then threatened to kill her if she spoke. He forced the woman into the living room, where he attempted to rape her. However, as Moore covered the victim’s mouth with his hand, she bit him, which caused him to let go and flee the scene.
While in custody awaiting trial for charges related to those crimes, Moore began accessing a program called JailATM on a kiosk or portable smart pad to video chat and message with a 16-year-old girl, who he referred to as his girlfriend.
During these conversations, Moore pressured the girl for explicit videos and photos. Tulsa police said while the JailATM system rejected most of the explicit content, Moore was able to receive at least one explicit video from the girl.
Moore also admitted to the solicitation of child pornography, Tulsa police said.
Moore pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including:
- Lewd acts with a child under 16
- Three counts of first-degree burglary
- Attempted sexual abuse by threat
- Coercion and enticement of a minor
- Attempted production of child pornography
- Attempted receipt of child pornography
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Upstart, Inc. ("Upstart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPST) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Upstart investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
UPST 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: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing a negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Upstart during the relevant time frame, you have until July 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.
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The granted stake from FlyCoin will expand AEDC's capacity to respond to the needs of Anchorage's economy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska and LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) announced today a contribution from FlyCoin, Inc., the world's first travel rewards cryptocurrency company. This donation is the first of its kind for AEDC and will provide future resources to support the mission of AEDC to grow and diversify the economy of Anchorage.
Operating since 1987, the AEDC works to support growth and diversity in the Anchorage economy, promote a favorable business climate and improve the standard of living of Anchorage residents. Funding sources for the corporation are mostly private contributions and contracts, with the balance from municipal, state and federal grants.
"We are very grateful for this generous contribution, and appreciative of FlyCoin's commitment to support the mission of AEDC" said Bill Popp, President & CEO of AEDC. "This is a substantial contribution that should provide our organization with expanded resources in the coming years to respond to the needs of the economy."
"Flycoin is excited to announce this investment in support of AEDC and its mission, as we continue to expand the ecosystem for FLY while helping bring innovation to spur economies in established cities like Anchorage," said Lenny Moon, CEO of Flycoin.
Flycoin has granted AEDC 50 million of its token FLY to hold. While FLY is not yet tradable on the centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, the token is currently trading above $0.02 on the decentralized exchange, Uniswap.
"We believe that FLY will generate an additional economic stimulus for the City of Anchorage through our first two partners, Ravn Alaska (which has already distributed ~$7M worth of FLY to approximately 300,000 users) and Northern Pacific Airways (which is expected to bring 1,000 international passengers through Anchorage daily year-round). Both of these companies are based in Anchorage, and we want to see the growth of FlyCoin benefit the City of Anchorage directly and financially" said Tom Hsieh, President of Flycoin.
About the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)
AEDC is a private nonprofit corporation, operating since 1987. It exists to encourage growth and diversity in the Anchorage economy, promote a favorable business climate and improve the standard of living of Anchorage residents. For more information, visit www.aedcweb.com.
About Flycoin, Inc.
FlyCoin is moving the evolution forward in loyalty programs by providing a cryptocurrency-based reward that is free from the limitations of traditional loyalty programs. FlyCoin's revolutionary technology infrastructure provides companies in the consumer loyalty space - including travel and hospitality, financial services, and more, with a powerful, turnkey solution to incentivize users in a more customer-centric way. Users can earn FlyCoin's newly minted token, FLY, reward doesn't expire, is easily transferable, and has an abundance of redemption options. Stay tuned and get project updates on Twitter. https://twitter.com/FlyCoinOfficial
For more information, please visit https://www.flycoin.org.
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| 2022-06-13T15:46:16Z
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Sunvozertinib (DZD9008) shows superior efficacy in NSCLC patients harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations after platinum and anti-PD(L)1 treatment failures
Golidocitinib (DZD4205) demonstrates enormous potential for peripheral T-cell lymphoma
DZD1516 exemplifies full BBB-penetration in patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer
Further data will highlight the clinical pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship of DZD2269, a potent and selective A2aR antagonist designed to overcome high levels of adenosine induced immunosuppression
SHANGHAI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dizal will present clinical results and updates from its four therapeutic candidates in solid tumors and hematologic malignancies at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cancer Oncology (ASCO) being held on June 3-7, 2022. New data from Dizal's investigational cancer medicines demonstrate the rapid progression of its oncology pipeline.
Clinical portfolio to be presented include:
- Sunvozertinib (DZD9008), which was granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by US FDA and China CDE, is a rationally designed, oral, potent EGFR Ex20ins inhibitor, with wild-type EGFR selectivity. Results from the Phase 1/2 trial of sunvozertinib, which is evaluating the efficacy and safety of sunvozertinib in previously treated NSCLC patients with EGFR Ex20ins, showed sunvozertinib yielded a best ORR of 48.4% and DCR of 90.3%. It also demonstrates superior efficacy in patients after platinum and anti-PD(L)1 treatment failures, indicating sunvozertinib has the potential to provide the patient with a new and much improved targeted therapy.
- Golidocitinib (DZD4205), which was granted Fast Track Designation by US FDA, is an oral, potent, JAK1 specific inhibitor. Results from the Phase 1/2 trial, which is evaluating the efficacy and safety of golidocitinib in patients with r/r PTCL, showed golidocitinib yielded an ORR of 42.9% and longest DoR of > 14 months. This data was also accepted as an encore presentation at EHA 2022 and will be presented orally.
- DZD1516 is an oral, potent, reversible HER2-specific TKI with full blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration. Results from the Phase 1 trial, which is evaluating the safety and tolerability of DZD1516 in patients with metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer, showed DZD1516 was well tolerated at doses < 300mg, BID. And no EGFR-related AEs have been reported, which is consistent with its high selectivity. In patients, Kpuu, CSF of DZD1516 and its metabolite DZ2678 was around 2.13 and 0.66, respectively, suggesting good CNS penetration.
- DZD2269 is a potent and selective A2aR antagonist designed to overcome high levels of adenosine induced immunosuppression. Results from the Phase 1 healthy volunteer trial, which is evaluating the safety, PK, and effect on biomarkers, showed DZD2269 was safe and well tolerated from 5 mg to 160 mg, with no ≥ grade 3 TEAE or SAE reported. Approximately 90% pCREB inhibition could be achieved by a single dose of 80mg for 24 hours, indicating that DZD2269 could effectively reverse high adenosine induced immunosuppression.
"We are thrilled to have such a robust presence at this year's ASCO. These data presentations reflect the quality of our science and our important work to deliver innovative therapies for hard-to-treat diseases." said Dr. Xiaolin Zhang, CEO of Dizal, "Building on our extensive expertise in translational science and blood brain barrier research, we have established an internationally competitive portfolio of five clinical-stage assets with two leading assets at global pivotal studies."
Dizal's Presentations at ASCO 2022
About Dizal
Dizal Pharmaceutical is a clinical stage, biopharmaceutical company. At Dizal we aspire to discover and develop differentiated therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. Building on our extensive expertise in translational science and molecular design, we have established an internationally competitive portfolio with two leading assets at global pivotal studies.
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This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Dizal, are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. Dizal does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly.
These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of Dizal with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Dizal's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, Dizal's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
Dizal, the Directors and the employees of Dizal assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialize or turn out to be incorrect.
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Company to employ 80 Albertans and add over $120 million to Alberta's economy via value-added agribusiness processing of yellow peas
CALGARY, AB, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Phyto Organix Foods Inc. is pleased to announce that it has executed a letter of intent to purchase 15 acres of land in the Town of Strathmore, Alberta from the Western Irrigation District as the location of its new, state-of-the-art, net zero emission plant protein processing facility. The $225 million facility will be the largest-ever capital investment in Strathmore and provide a base for Phyto Organix to innovate and grow its plant protein business. When operational in 2024, Phyto Organix will use proprietary wet fractionation technology to annually process 40,000 metric tonnes of yellow peas, grown in close proximity to the facility, into soluble and insoluble protein isolates, processed fibre and starch, and high-quality dietary pea hull fibre.
"This is an exciting time to be an Albertan," said Chris Theal, Founder, President and CEO of Phyto Organix. "Our $225 million investment will generate over $120 million of annual GDP, employ 80 Albertans and yield tangible economic diversification in the Town of Strathmore and the Province of Alberta. Our team has designed a net zero facility to produce food products that embody our core values of health, wellness and sustainability. We are energized to lead the plant protein industry in Alberta."
As part of the new facility, Phyto Organix received $1 million over two years, cost-shared by the federal and provincial governments through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, to support engineering costs and the purchase of equipment.
"Alberta's food processing sector is a key driver of our economy, and consumer demand for Canada's responsibly produced plant-based protein is rising worldwide," said the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. "This investment in Phyto Organix's new, net-zero facility supports local growers, protects the environment and increases our capacity to meet global demand for our high-quality, sustainable food."
"Plant-based protein is an emerging sub-sector with significant potential for growth and diversification of the agri-processing industry in Alberta. With demand for high-quality plant-based products increasing dramatically in recent years, Alberta's government is pleased to support companies like Phyto Organix that will work with local producers, create jobs, and help grow Alberta's economy." Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development
"Today's announcement is a win for Alberta's agriculture, innovation and cleantech sectors," said Rick Christiaanse, CEO of Invest Alberta. "Invest Alberta is excited to help support Phyto Organix with its high-value investment journey in Alberta, as the province continues to be a destination of choice for exciting new operations that create jobs, support sustainability, and have big economic impact."
Phyto Organix has engaged with technology, construction and engineering leaders in designing its state-of-the-art facility. The Company will employ proprietary, integrated processing technology from SiccaDania A/S and has engaged Bird Construction and GHD Engineering to lead the design and construction of the facility and 3D connectivity to the processing equipment. SiccaDania is a Denmark-based, global leader in protein extraction technologies; Bird and GHD are proven leaders in building food and protein processing facilities in Canada.
Phyto Organix's 100,000 square foot facility will be the first net zero plant protein processing facility in North America. Key attributes of the plant include:
- situating it in the yellow pea heartland of Alberta, with annual crop production of over 5 times the facility's processing capacity grown within 75 kilometres of the facility, minimizing emissions from transporting peas supplied by local farmers;
- employing industry leading water recycle/reuse technology, allowing the facility to recycle 75% of its process water;
- industry leading heat integration reducing overall energy consumption and emissions; and
- powering the facility with low emission energy sources.
Phyto Organix's plant proteins and co-products will be marketed under the brand Phyto Optimate, notable for being high in purity, distinctively white and odourless featuring G85 globulin (meat alternative) and A85 albumin (dairy alternative) protein isolates and having strong functional attributes for food applications. "Phyto Optimate harnesses the confluence of our differentiated product quality, our sustainability pedigree and the passion our team has in researching and developing processed ingredient solutions for the rapidly growing health and wellness-conscious food consumer segment," said Theal. "We are well-advanced on significant Phyto Optimate offtake agreements with consumer-packaged goods companies and global distributors and expect to finalize initial commitments in the coming months."
Phyto Organix Foods Inc. is a privately-held, independent Calgary-based innovator, processor, developer and distributor of sustainably processed plant-based proteins, starch, fibre and pea hull fibre for the food and beverage industry. Phyto Organix's wet fractionation facility in Strathmore, Alberta will produce high purity yellow pea protein isolate with optimal functionality for use in food formulations for a diverse group of alternative meat and dairy consumer packaged goods companies who share our vision of sustainably processed foods. The Company will source yellow peas from local conventional and organic farms and employ 80 people (including 60 people at its facility in Strathmore). www.phytoorganixfoods.com
Bird (TSX: BDT) is a leading Canadian construction company operating from coast-to-coast and servicing all of Canada's major markets. Bird provides a comprehensive range of construction services from new construction for industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil infrastructure markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations services, heavy civil construction, and mine support services; as well as vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. www.bird.ca
GHD is a leading professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Committed to a vision to make water, energy and urbanization sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD's network of 10,000+ specialists are connected across 200 offices located on five continents. www.ghd.com
SiccaDania is a Danish company based on the foundation of knowledge and many experienced engineers within industry-leading solutions for food processing. SiccaDania focuses on creating the solutions its customers want by being a full in-house process technology partner for protein alternatives and other food, starch, dairy & nutraceutical applications. Headquartered in Denmark, SiccaDania has established a global footprint with offices in France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, China, Brazil, and Canada. With around 450 employees worldwide working steadily towards always creating new designs and solutions within spray drying, evaporation, mixing, filtration, freeze-drying, bag filters, cyclones, and many other technology divisions. www.siccadania.com
Established nearly 80 years ago, the Western Irrigation District (WID) provides irrigation water to 400+ farms and 96,000 acres of land, to the east of Calgary. Through innovative partnerships, the WID pursues infrastructure modernization and expansion opportunities, protects irrigation water quality, and recently opened a new head office in a facility shared with Marigold Library System in Strathmore, Alberta. www.wid.net
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3-billion commitment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agriculture, agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes a $2-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
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The pending sale of 908-910 S. Broadway presents an opportunity to own a historically significant building in the heart of Los Angeles' Fashion District as well as its authenticated Banksy mural
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate today announced the structured sale of a historic, newly renovated mixed-use mid-rise in the heart of Los Angeles' Fashion District known around the world for the authenticated Banksy mural, "Girl on a Swing," on its exterior. It is Banksy's only work in Los Angeles that remains undisturbed in its original location, and one of a handful of his pieces that remain preserved in their places of origin. Offers on this one-of-a-kind property are due October 20, 2022.
Challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the building's owners to sell through a structured sale process, presenting a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a cultural landmark and a priceless work of art in a prime area of Los Angeles. The impact of the mural's social commentary on the revitalization of Los Angeles' historic core is multiplied by its preservation on the side of the building.
The art nouveau/gothic revival mid-rise, centrally located on the border of Los Angeles' Historic Core and its Fashion District at 908-910 S Broadway, was built in 1914 and underwent an all-expenses paid effort to restore it to its original condition in 2018. Thanks to this, the building boasts seven floors and over 26,000 sq/ft of top-rate commercial real estate space, class-A first-floor retail space, and a unique basement space ideal for a speakeasy-type bar, all close to Los Angeles landmarks like the Ace Hotel, Crypto.com Arena and the Apple Tower Theatre. It also has deep ties to classic Hollywood, having been featured in the 1923 film Safety Last! in which silent film star Harold Lloyd scales its outer façade and dangles from the arms of a clock on its exterior, an iconic moment in cinematic history.
"This sale presents an unprecedented opportunity to own a treasured Banksy mural, a unique piece of Hollywood history and an icon of Los Angeles culture contained within a beautifully restored art nouveau landmark," said Jeff Azuse, Senior Vice President of Hilco Real Estate. "908-910 S Broadway's one-of-a-kind characteristics provide limitless potential for anyone interested in the prestige and functional capabilities that come with its ownership."
To learn more about 908-910 S Broadway and the sales process, please call Hilco Real Estate at 203.561.8737 or Miller Ink at 310-571-8264.
About Hilco Real Estate: Hilco Real Estate ("HRE"), a Hilco Global company (HilcoGlobal.com) headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (USA), is a national provider of strategic real estate disposition services. Acting as an agent or principal, HRE uses its experience to advise and execute strategies to assist clients in deriving the maximum value from their real estate assets. By leveraging multi-faceted sales strategies and techniques, aggressive repositioning and restructuring experience, a vast and motivated network of buyers and sellers, and substantial access to capital, HRE exceeds expectations even in the most complex transactions.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the stock of Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX) between December 8, 2020 and March 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 25, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Stitch Fix securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Stitch Fix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8552 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 25, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made numerous false and misleading statements to investors concerning the synergy between the Company's Fix program (where the customer would receive a monthly box of items chosen by a personal stylist) and Freestyle programs (which allowed customers to shop the site for specific products, giving the customer more control over what items they received, but also removing the curation element that differentiated Stitch Fix from other e-retailers) and repeatedly denied claims that the Freestyle program could cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business. Specifically, Stitch Fix repeatedly assured investors that the Company's Freestyle business was "an additive experience" and "complimentary" to the Fix business, that "the combination of those two things will allow us to address many more types of clients," and that "we see solid growth in both sides of the business." In truth, throughout the Class Period, Stitch Fix concealed the fact that these programs were not complementary or additive. Stitch Fix knew that the Freestyle program would be much preferred to the Company's original Fix model, and that the Freestyle program would inevitably cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Stitch Fix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8552 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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| 2022-09-09T02:15:49Z
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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Council president Charles Michel said on Wednesday that European Union countries should think about ways to offer asylum to Russian soldiers willing to desert Ukraine battlefields.
During an address to the the European Parliament, Michel expressed his “outrage at crimes against humanity, against innocent civilians in Bucha and in many other cities,” then called on Russian soldiers to disobey orders.
Michel referred to the town outside of Kyiv where graphic evidence of killings and torture has emerged following the withdrawal of Russian forces. He said he wanted to deliver a message to Russian soldiers waging the war started by Moscow against its neighbor on Feb. 24.
“If you want no part in killing your Ukrainian brothers and sisters, if you don’t want to be a criminal, drop your arms, stop fighting, leave the battlefield,” said Michel, who represents the bloc’s governments.
Endorsing an idea previously circulated by some EU lawmakers, Michel added that granting asylum to Russian deserters is “a valuable idea that should be pursued.”
A day after the European Commission — the EU’s executive arm — proposed a ban on coal imports from Russia as part of a fifth round of sanctions, Michel said the bloc should keep up the pressure on the Kremlin.
“The new package includes a ban on coal imports,” Michel said. “I think that measures on oil, and even gas, will also be needed, sooner or later.”
The European Commission said the proposed ban on coal imports is worth 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) per year, and that the EU has already started working on additional sanctions, including on oil imports.
A consensus among the 27 EU countries on targeting gas, the fuel used to generate electricity and heat homes, would be difficult to secure amid opposition from gas-dependent members like Germany, the bloc’s largest economy.
The new package of measures proposed by the commission also includes sanctions on more individuals and four key Russian banks, among them VTB, the second-largest Russian bank. The bloc also would ban Russian vessels and Russian-operated vessels from EU ports. Further targeted export bans, worth 10 billion euros, in sectors covering quantum computers, advanced semiconductors, sensitive machinery and transportation equipment also were proposed.
The package must be adopted unanimously by all 27 EU countries.
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DETROIT, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xenith is proud to welcome Izell Reese, President and CEO of premier youth-sports experiences business RCX Sports, to its Board of Directors.
Reese's vast experience in the sports industry is a valuable addition to the board and will undoubtedly play a large role in Xenith's playbook and future victories building the next generation of productive citizens through youth sports.
"Over the last several years, I've worked closely with Xenith and have been impressed with their consistent growth, constant innovation, and dedication to developing the safest and most advance technologies for athletes," said Reese. "Like RCX Sports, Xenith is committed to improving the lives of athletes through sports, and I look forward to helping them in their mission as a member of their board of directors."
A former collegiate and professional athlete, Reese walked on the University of Alabama at Birmingham's football team, eventually earning a scholarship, and posting stats that drew the attention of NFL scouts. Reese was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1998 and spent seven years as an NFL safety and corner with the Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills.
Reese has dedicated his career to positively impacting the lives of youth athletes through sports and in 2019 created and launched RCX Sports, an experiential events business designed to engage youth athletes, families, and fans in new, innovative, and experiential ways.
Reese played an integral role in the discussions that led to RCX's partnership with NFL FLAG. As the official operating partner of NFL FLAG, RCX now also oversees NFL FLAG leagues and tournament play, with special emphasis placed on providing support to local leagues and participant growth, specifically among girls. As part of the female participation growth, NFL FLAG helped orchestrate the launch of women's flag football as a collegiate sport for NAIA and NJCAA.
Reese has also secured partnerships with professional leagues including the NHL, MLB, and Jr. NBA.
"I had the opportunity to meet Izell and was instantly blown away by his knowledge, enthusiasm, sincerity, and determination to build the next generation of productive citizens through youth sports," said Tony Saunders, Chief Executive Officer, Xenith. "Adding a person of his character and caliber is a big win for Xenith. I'm beyond excited to witness the impact that Izell will have for those that wear our product while strengthening our brand."
"There are very few people in youth sports who have accomplished more than Izell," Saunders continued. "From growing the game of flag football, along with guiding it to become a women's college sport, Izell is an agent for positive change. We're happy to have him be a part of the Xenith family."
Based in Detroit, Xenith's mission is to improve the lives of individuals, families, and teams by creating the best fitting football equipment with innovative materials that inspires their ultimate level of confidence, delivers elevated athlete performance and maximum value. From football helmets and shoulder pads, to team uniforms and apparel, Xenith offers a suite of products to outfit athletes and teams from head to ankle. To learn more about Xenith, visit xenith.com and follow on social media on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
RCX Sports is the premier youth-sports experiences business, running and operating leagues, camps, combines, tournaments, and events.
RCX works with professional leagues, national governing bodies, sports-centric businesses and brands to reimagine youth sports experiences. RCX produces events with world-class partners including the NFL, Jr. NBA, MLB, NHL, NAIA, Rivals.com and the 2022 World Games.
RCX is committed to improving the accessibility and inclusivity of sports by enhancing the youth sports experience and creating opportunities for all athletes to play. We believe sports have the power to transform lives and that every athlete should have the opportunity to experience the value of sports. For more information, visit www.rcxsports.com.
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Nearly two decades after a serial sniper spree that terrorized the Washington, DC, area and left 10 people dead, a Maryland appeals court ruled that Lee Boyd Malvo, who was convicted for his role in the shootings, must be resentenced.
Malvo was 17 years old when the crimes were committed in October 2002. He was sentenced to life without parole in both Maryland and Virginia. The Maryland Court of Appeals based its Friday ruling on the US Supreme Court's guidance on juvenile offenders.
The Supreme Court in decisions that occurred after Malvo's sentencing held that life without parole for youthful offenders is not permitted under the Eighth Amendment "if a sentencing court determines that the offender's crime was the result of transient immaturity, as opposed to permanent incorrigibility," Judge Robert McDonald wrote. It isn't clear that the sentencing judge reached the latter conclusion in Malvo's case, the judge said.
Malvo is currently in the Red Onion State Prison in Virginia, where he is serving life sentences, and the judge noted that it "may be an academic question in Mr. Malvo's case."
"(H)e would first have to be granted parole in Virginia before his consecutive life sentences in Maryland even begin," McDonald said.
"We hold only that the Eighth Amendment requires that he receive a new sentencing hearing at which the sentencing court, now cognizant of the principles elucidated by the Supreme Court, is able to consider whether or not he is constitutionally eligible for life without parole under those decisions." McDonald said.
Malvo's partner in the shootings, John Allen Muhammad, was executed in November 2009 in Virginia for his part in the shootings. He was 41 at the time of the sniper attacks.
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Wendy's kicks off the season with limited-time Strawberry Frosty and return of the fan-favorite Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summertime just got a whole lot sweeter. Wendy's® is bringing two berry delicious items to the menu with the introduction of the Strawberry Frosty® for a limited-time and return of the seasonal Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad.
Whether you are a Frosty purist, dip your fries, use a spoon or a straw – it's Frosty Time this summer at Wendy's. The restaurant is putting a summer spin on its iconic frozen treat to create a brand-new dessert bursting with flavor. Joining the Chocolate Frosty for a limited time, the fruity addition merges the same creamy, delectable texture Frosty fans know and love with the flavor of sweet strawberry, perfectly encapsulating the taste of summertime. Some say it's a spoonful of summer in every bite.
"We're always listening to our fans and as the most-requested item, it was a no-brainer for us to bring the Strawberry Frosty to the menu this season," said Carl Loredo, Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy's Company. "While some of our competitors are still trying to get their ice cream machines to work, fans can dip into this new strawberry treat all summer long at Wendy's."
Fans looking for a refreshing bite to pair with the Strawberry Frosty, look no further. The Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad is back on the menu for a limited time. Combining the best flavors of the season, this entrée boasts sun-ripened, freshly sliced strawberries, crisp Applewood smoked bacon and juicy grilled chicken atop a bed of crispy lettuce and spring mix, and is topped off with an Italian cheese blend, candied almonds and a sweet Champagne vinaigrette.
"As the only hamburger QSR to offer craft salads, we know a thing or two about what fans look for in a salad, and the Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad delivers on our promise for fresh, real and flavorful salads," said John Li, Vice President of Culinary Innovation for The Wendy's Company. "This summertime blend brings forward fresh, sweet and nutty notes that deliver a flavor explosion in every bite."
To indulge in the Strawberry Frosty and Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad, place an order through the Wendy's mobile app or in-restaurant at your nearest Wendy's. Now through July 3, when purchasing a salad within the Wendy's app you can redeem a free small Fry with purchase*. Plus, when ordering directly from the Wendy's mobile app, you'll earn points to treat yourself all. summer. long. with Wendy's Rewards™.** (Pssst… get a FREE Strawberry Frosty with 150 Rewards points!)
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef***, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa is repositioning itself on the proverbial map today, changing from "flyover" to "flythrough" state. The team behind several viral drone videos, Rally Studios, makes Iowa the backdrop for its latest hit production, touted as the biggest flythrough the world has ever seen. The state quickly becomes the main character in Soul of Iowa, a digital content series that showcases amazing new views and compelling storylines.
A production crew of renowned drone pilots and creators came from out of state for the project with the Iowa Tourism Office, bringing with them preconceived notions about what Iowa would offer – farming, fields and corn.
"We set out to capture the state in a whole new way and ended up discovering its heart and soul," said Anthony Jaska, director and co-founder at Rally. "Some people think Iowa is just a flyover state, but experiencing it from the ground and just above, you connect on a different level."
This new perspective, uniquely seen through the lens of a drone camera, makes Iowa the star of the show. Offering never-before-seen footage, including flythroughs of a skate park, hot air balloon festival, amusement park and more, the four episodes of Soul of Iowa as well as other visually stunning content from across the state can be found at traveliowa.com/soul.
"We're continuing to let people in on our secrets, and it's working," said Amy Zeigler, state tourism manager with the Iowa Tourism Office. "Soul of Iowa launches us into the spring and summer travel season in a very special way. We're excited to put Iowa's hidden gems and unexpected surprises not only from the featured destinations, but around the state, in the spotlight as people plan their next adventure."
A recent study from Longwoods International showed 90% of American travelers plan to travel in the next six months. Data shows road trips are up in Iowa nearly 15% in 2022 compared to 2019. In fact, between Jan. 19 and Feb. 16, Iowa had the second-highest road trip recovery rate in the country, at a time when the market for travelers' attention and spending is as competitive as ever.
"Soul of Iowa is a unique opportunity to see Iowa like never before," said Zeigler. "Our culture, adventure, connection – things people can't experience when they just fly over – are on full display, helping consumers realize they can enjoy Iowa for a few days or settle down for a lifetime."
The Iowa Tourism Office, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, works closely with community partners, attractions and events, to promote the state's beautifully vast scenery and unique history. Tourism in Iowa generated $1.5 billion in tax revenues in 2020, with more than $860 million supporting state and local governments. For more Iowa travel information, visit traveliowa.com.
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Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states
(AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling was expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies.
Some Republican-led states banned or severely limited abortion immediately after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, while other restrictions will take effect later.
In anticipation of the decision, several states led by Democrats took steps to protect abortion access. The decision also set up the potential for legal fights between the states over whether providers and those who help women obtain abortions can be sued or prosecuted.
Here is an overview of the impact the ruling has had so far in every state and the status of their laws.
ALABAMA
Political control: Alabama’s Republican-controlled Legislature and Republican governor want to ban or restrict access to abortions.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Hours after the Dobbs ruling, a judge lifted an order that had blocked a 2019 law with one of the nation’s most stringent abortion bans from being enforced.
What’s in effect: The ban is now in effect. It makes it a felony to perform an abortion at any stage of pregnancy with no exceptions for rape or incest. There is an exception in cases where the woman’s health is at serious risk. The penalty is up to 99 years in prison.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: Some Republican lawmakers have said they would like to see the state replace the 2019 ban with a slightly less stringent bill that would allow exceptions in cases of rape or incest. Proponents said the 2019 ban was deliberately strict in the hopes of sparking a court challenge to Roe.
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ALASKA
Political control: Republicans hold a majority of seats in the Legislature, but the House has a bipartisan coalition majority composed largely of Democrats. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who believes life begins at conception, is seeking reelection. His main challengers – independent former Gov. Bill Walker, and Democrat Les Gara – have said they would protect abortion rights if elected.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The Legislature ended its regular session before the decision came out, and there has been no push for a special session.
What’s in effect: The state Supreme Court has interpreted the right to privacy in the state constitution as encompassing abortion rights.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Voters in the fall will be asked if they want to hold a constitutional convention, a question that comes up every 10 years. Many conservatives who want to overhaul how judges are selected and do away with the interpretation that the constitution’s right to privacy clause allows for abortion rights see an opportunity in pushing for a convention.
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ARIZONA
Political control: The GOP controls both chambers of the state Legislature. Republican Gov. Doug Ducey must leave office in January because of term limits.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Legal uncertainty about two different abortion laws prompted clinics to stop providing the procedure. Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich has asked a judge to lift a decades-old order that blocks enforcement of an abortion ban passed before Arizona was a state. But a new law scheduled to take effect Sept. 24 would be less stringent, banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Also after the Dobbs ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court began allowing the state to enforce a 2021 ban on abortions done solely because the fetus has a genetic abnormality such as Down syndrome. But a federal judge in Phoenix in July blocked enforcement of another part of that so-called “personhood” law that grants legal rights to fertilized eggs or fetuses. Abortion rights supporters said that could have been used to charge providers with assault, child abuse or other crimes for otherwise-legal abortions.
What’s in effect: The law before Dobbs barred abortions after about 22 weeks.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: More court battles are expected over whether the earlier, more complete ban is in effect and whether Arizona’s less stringent law can take effect in September.
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ARKANSAS
Political control: The Legislature and governor’s office are controlled by Republicans. Gov. Asa Hutchinson is term-limited and will leave office in January. Republican nominee Sarah Sanders, press secretary to former President Donald Trump, is widely favored to succeed him in the November election.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A “trigger ban” on most abortions adopted in 2019 went into effect.
What’s in effect: Abortions are banned with the exception of when the procedure is needed to protect the life of the mother in a medical emergency.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: Hutchinson favors exceptions in the case of pregnancies caused by rape or incest, but he does not expect to ask lawmakers to consider it at a special legislative session.
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CALIFORNIA
Political control: Democrats who support access to abortion control all statewide elected offices and have large majorities in the Legislature.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The day of the Dobbs ruling, Gov. Gavin Newsome signed a bill intended to protect patients or providers from being sued in states that have abortion bans. He has also launched a commitment with Oregon and Washington to defend access to abortion.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in California until viability, generally considered to be around 24 weeks.
Clinics offering abortion? Yes.
What’s next: Lawmakers plan to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would explicitly guarantee the right to an abortion and contraceptives.
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COLORADO
Political control: Colorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature adopted and its Democratic governor signed into law a “fundamental right” to abortions in April.
What’s happened since Dobbs: After the legislature introduced the bill codifying abortion rights, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order saying Coloradans will not participate in out-of-state abortion-related investigations.
What’s in effect: Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act declares fundamental rights to abortions at any stage of pregnancy. The law also prohibits local governments from denying, restricting or depriving individuals of an abortion. State law still prohibits public funding for abortions and requires that minors inform their parents.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Republican lawmakers in Colorado have spoken about legislative challenges to the new state law. Colorado clinics are gearing up for an expected wave of out-of-state abortion seekers as surrounding states pass abortion bans.
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CONNECTICUT
Political control: Democrats who control the Connecticut General Assembly support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A law protecting abortion providers from other states’ bans took effect July 1. It created a legal cause of action for providers and others sued in another state, enabling them to recover certain legal costs. It also limits the governor’s discretion to extradite someone accused of performing an abortion, as well as participation by Connecticut courts and agencies in those lawsuits.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in Connecticut until viability, generally considered to be around 24 weeks. A law adopted in 2022 allows advanced practice registered nurses, nurse-midwives or physician assistants to perform aspiration abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: There’s been discussion of amending the state constitution to enshrine the right to abortion, which could take many years.
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DELAWARE
Political control: Democrats control the governor’s office and the General Assembly and have taken several steps to ensure access to abortion.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The state already had a 2017 law to codify the right to abortion and a 2022 law allowing physician assistants and advanced practiced registered nurses to prescribe abortion-inducing medications. After the ruling, the state adopted another law allowing physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners and nurse midwives to perform abortions before viability that includes legal protections for providers and patients.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal until viability.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: With protections in place, no major abortion policy changes are expected.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Political control: The local government in the nation’s capital is controlled by Democrats, with a Democratic mayor and the D.C. Council split between Democrats and nominal independent politicians, who are all, invariably, Democrats.
What’s happened since Dobbs: No policy changes have come about since the ruling.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would declare Washington, D.C., a “sanctuary city” for those coming from states where abortion is banned. But because Congress has oversight power over D.C. laws, a future ban or restrictions remain possible depending on control of Congress.
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FLORIDA
Political control: Republicans control the House and Senate and governor’s office, with GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis pledging to “expand pro-life protections” after the Dobbs decision.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Florida’s new 15-week abortion ban law went into effect July 1. The law is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit from abortion providers in Florida but remains in effect.
What’s in effect: The Florida law prohibits abortions after 15 weeks, with exceptions if the procedure is necessary to save the pregnant woman’s life, prevent serious injury or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality. It does not allow exceptions in cases where pregnancies were caused by rape, incest or human trafficking. Violators could face up to five years in prison. Physicians and other medical professionals could lose their licenses and face administrative fines of $10,000 for each violation.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The lawsuit against Florida’s 15 week ban is ongoing and is expected to eventually reach the state Supreme Court. Republicans believe the conservative-controlled court will uphold the law.
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GEORGIA
Political control: Georgia has a GOP-controlled General Assembly and a Republican governor who support abortion restrictions, but all are up for election this November.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A federal appeals court allowed the state’s 2019 abortion law to be enforced in a July 20 ruling after three years of being on hold.
What’s in effect: The law bans abortion when fetal cardiac activity can be detected and also declares a fetus a person for purposes including income tax deductions and child support. There are exceptions in cases of rape – if a police report is filed – and incest. There are exceptions if a woman’s life or health would be threatened.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: Some Republican lawmakers and candidates want Georgia to go further and ban abortion entirely, but Gov. Brian Kemp is unlikely to call a special session before November’s general election. Lawmakers are likely to consider further action when they return for their annual session in January. A major factor is whether Kemp is reelected or unseated by Democrat Stacey Abrams in November’s election.
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HAWAII
Political control: Hawaii’s governor is a Democrat and Democrats control more than 90% of the seats in the state House and Senate.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The law hasn’t changed.
What’s in effect: Hawaii legalized abortion in 1970, three years before Roe v. Wade. The state allows abortion until a fetus would be viable outside the womb. After that, it’s legal if a patient’s life or health is in danger.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Democratic lawmakers are considering how they might protect Hawaii medical workers from prosecution or civil litigation from other states for treating residents who aren’t full-time Hawaii residents such as military dependents or college students. Policymakers are paying attention to how the state may increase access to abortion on more rural islands where there is a doctor shortage, for example by boosting training for some nurses who under a new law passed last year are allowed to perform first-trimester abortions.
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IDAHO
Political control: Republicans hold supermajorities in the House and Senate and oppose access to abortion, as does the state’s Republican governor.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The ruling triggered a ban on all abortions except in cases of reported rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life. It is to take effect 30 days after the Dobbs judgement is entered.
What’s in effect: Current law allows abortions up to viability, around 24 weeks, with exceptions to protect the woman’s life or in case of nonviable fetuses.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The Idaho Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for August on whether to lift an injunction that blocked enforcement of another law that could subject medical providers to lawsuits and criminal charges.
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ILLINOIS
Political control: Illinois is overwhelmingly Democratic with laws providing greater access to abortion than most states. Democrats hold veto-proof supermajorities in the House and Senate, and the Democratic first-term governor seeking reelection this year, J.B. Pritzker, has promoted peaceful protests to protect the right to an abortion.
What’s happened since Dobbs: No major policy changes. Pritzker has called for a special legislative session to expand abortion rights.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in Illinois to the point of viability, and later to protect the patient’s life or health.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: A possible expansion of abortion access rights.
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INDIANA
Political control: Indiana has a Republican-dominated Legislature and a Republican governor who favors restricting abortion access.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Indiana Republican Senate leaders on July 20 proposed a ban on all abortions with exceptions for rape, incest and to protect a woman’s life. It’s a move that comes amid a political firestorm over a 10-year-old rape victim who traveled to Indiana from Ohio for an abortion.
What’s in effect: Abortion in Indiana is still legal up to about 20 weeks, with tighter restrictions after 13 weeks. Federal judges have lifted several previous injunctions – including abortions based on disability, gender, and race. Indiana doctors must also report abortions they perform on patients younger than 16 and procedures with complications.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes
What’s next: Indiana lawmakers began debating the proposed near-total ban in a special legislative session that started July 25. Indiana was one of the first Republican-run states to debate tighter abortion laws following the Dobbs decision.
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IOWA
Political control: Iowa has a Republican governor and Republicans have large majorities in both legislative chambers.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Kim Reynolds has asked state courts to reverse earlier decisions following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling and an Iowa Supreme Court decision that found the state constitution doesn’t guarantee the right to an abortion. Among the cases is a law she signed but was blocked by a district court that would have banned abortion after fetal cardiac activity can be detected.
What’s in effect: A 24-hour waiting period before an abortion.
Clinics offering abortions?: Yes.
What’s next: Reynolds says she will wait for the courts to act on her request to reverse previous rulings before proposing additional restrictions.
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KANSAS
Political control: Kansas has a Legislature controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict access to abortions but a Democratic governor who supports access and is up for reelection this year.
What’s happened since Dobbs: No changes in law or significant developments in court.
What’s in effect: Kansas allows abortion until the 22nd week of pregnancy. After that, abortion is allowed only to save a patient’s life or to prevent “a substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” Stricter laws are on hold after a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling that the state’s constitution grants a fundamental right to abortion.
Clinics offering abortion? Yes.
What’s next: Kansans vote Aug. 2 on a state constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature authority to make more restrictive laws, including an abortion ban.
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KENTUCKY
Political control: Republicans have super majorities in the Kentucky House and Senate, and the GOP passed a trigger law in 2019 that imposed a near-total abortion ban. Kentucky’s Democratic governor opposes the ban and notes that it doesn’t provide exceptions for rape or incest.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Kentucky’s only two abortion clinics halted the procedure, but a Louisville judge halted enforcement of the state’s trigger law a few days later.
What’s in effect: On July 22, the Louisville judge issued an injunction blocking the state’s near-total abortion ban while the abortion clinics challenge its constitutionality.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Kentuckians are set to vote in November on a constitutional amendment that would ensure there are no state constitutional protections for abortion.
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LOUISIANA
Political control: Louisiana’s Legislature is controlled by Republicans who passed a trigger law to ban most abortions. Its Democratic governor, who is Catholic, also opposes abortions, though he supports exceptions for victims of rape or incest.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Immediately after the ruling, Louisiana’s three abortion clinics halted abortion procedures as the trigger law went into effect. However, since then, the ban has taken effect twice and been blocked twice in the form of rulings and temporary restraining orders blocking its enforcement.
What’s in effect: On July 21, a state district judge issued a preliminary injunction that allows clinics to continue providing abortions while a lawsuit filed by a north Louisiana abortion clinic and others continues.
Clinics offering abortions? At least one of Louisiana’s clinics, in Shreveport, is offering abortions.
What’s next: A judge’s order gives attorneys until Aug. 20 to develop plans for a trial on whether the law should be permanently blocked. The state could appeal his order. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has said he expects the case to wind up at the state Supreme Court. In Louisiana, where the Legislature has long been dominated by abortion opponents, there is little question that an abortion ban will eventually be in effect.
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MAINE
Political control: Both chambers of the Maine Legislature, which has adjourned, are controlled by Democrats and the state has a Democratic governor.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order that bars state agencies from cooperating with other states’ abortion investigations and says extradition attempts in those cases would be denied.
What’s in effect: A 1993 law signed by a Republican governor affirms the right to abortion before the fetus is viable. Abortion is allowed after viability if the health or life of the patient is at risk, or if the pregnancy is no longer viable. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other medical professionals may perform abortions.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: No major changes are expected unless Republican former Gov. Paul LePage unseats Mills in her reelection bid and Republicans take control of both chambers of the Legislature.
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MARYLAND
Political control: Maryland’s General Assembly is controlled by Democrats who expanded abortion access this year by ending a restriction that only physicians can provide them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost. The legislature overrode Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the bill in April.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Nothing changed immediately.
What’s in effect: State law prohibits restrictions to abortion prior to viability. The state approved legislation in 1991 to protect abortion rights if the U.S. Supreme Court ever restricted access; voters approved that right in 1992. Some nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and physician assistants already have received training on medication abortion.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Hogan, who will leave office due to term limits in January, has said he will not advance state funds to train non-physicians to provide abortions before it’s required next year.
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MASSACHUSETTS
Political control: Democrats control the Massachusetts Legislature and support access to abortion, as does the state’s Republican governor, although they differ on specific policies.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order on June 24 barring state agencies from assisting another state’s investigation into people or businesses for receiving or delivering reproductive health services that are legal in Massachusetts. The state also won’t cooperate with extradition requests from other states pursuing criminal charges against such individuals.
What’s in effect: Recent changes to Massachusetts law allows abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy in cases where the child would not survive after birth and lowers from 18 to 16 the age at which women can seek an abortion without consent from a parent or guardian.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The Massachusetts House and Senate are trying to hammer out the details of a bill that would, among other steps, protect abortion providers and people seeking abortions from actions taken by other states and expand access to emergency contraceptives.
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MICHIGAN
Political control: Both chambers of Michigan’s Legislature are controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict abortion access. The Democratic governor, who is up for reelection this year, supports access.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion remains legal in Michigan after a state judge issued a preliminary injunction in May blocking immediate enforcement of a 1931 law banning nearly all abortions. Michigan’s Legislature has appealed the decision. Abortion rights activists have taken steps to bring a constitutional amendment before voters on the November ballot. The amendment would affirm the right to make pregnancy-related decisions without interference, including about abortion and reproductive services such as birth control.
What’s in effect: The temporary injunction, which stems from a Planned Parenthood lawsuit, blocked the 1931 law from going into effect and has kept abortion legal for now.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The state’s election bureau and board of canvassers still need to verify and validate that the Reproductive Freedom for All ballot initiative submitted at least 425,000 valid signatures before the constitutional amendment officially makes the ballot. The issue is also expected to shape legislative and statewide elections this fall; the Democratic governor and attorney general have made abortion rights a centerpiece of their reelection campaigns.
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MINNESOTA
Political control: Anti-abortion Republicans control the Senate and Democrats hold the House, but the majorities are slim. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is stressing his support for abortion rights as he seeks another term.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Minnesota abortion clinics are starting to see a surge of out-of-state patients. On July 11, a state judge further eased access to abortion by striking down as unconstitutional several restrictions such as a 24-hour waiting period and parental notification.
What’s in effect: A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling from 1995 says the state constitution protects abortion rights. Minnesota allows abortions up to the point of viability, typically 24 weeks. However, some legal experts have questioned whether that cutoff would stand up in court.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Democrats are making abortion rights a major issue as they seek to hold the governor’s office and House and take control of the Senate. Some Republican candidates are notably trying to downplay the issue.
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MISSISSIPPI
Political control: Mississippi’s Republican-controlled Legislature and Republican governor have pushed for years to ban or restrict access to abortions. A 2018 Mississippi law to ban abortions after 15 weeks was the basis of the case that the U.S. Supreme Court used to overturn Roe v. Wade.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, Jackson Women’s Health Organization, did its final abortions July 6 and has permanently closed. The clinic owner said she is selling the building, and the clinic’s lawyers have withdrawn a lawsuit challenging a trigger law that bans most abortions.
What’s in effect: The trigger law passed in 2007 is in effect. It allows abortions only if a patient’s life is in danger or if a pregnancy was caused by a rape that was reported to law enforcement.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn says he will oppose any effort to allow abortion for pregnancies caused by incest because he believes life begins at conception.
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MISSOURI
Political control: Both GOP Gov. Mike Parson and the Republican-led General Assembly support laws against abortion.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A 2019 trigger ban on most abortions went into effect.
What’s in effect: The ban makes abortions illegal “except in cases of medical emergency.” Performing illegal abortions is punishable by 5 to 15 years in prison.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: The city of St. Louis proposed a $1 million fund to help residents travel to neighboring Illinois for abortions, but Missouri Attorney General Schmitt has sued to block it.
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MONTANA
Political control: The Republicans who control the Montana Legislature and Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte want to limit access to abortion.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The Montana Republican Party updated its party platform to say it opposes all elective abortions. The party rejected a proposal to include an exception for rape or incest.
What’s in effect: Montana law used to say abortion is legal up until viability, or about 24 weeks of pregnancy. The state Legislature passed a bill in 2021 to reduce that to 20 weeks, arguing that is when the fetus can feel pain. That law, along with one that requires chemical abortions to be done with in-person medical supervision, are being challenged in court. A state judge temporarily blocked enforcement in October 2021 while the challenges move through the courts. The state has asked the Montana Supreme Court to vacate that injunction and overturn a 1999 Montana Supreme Court opinion that found the state’s constitutional right to privacy guarantees a woman’s access to abortion care.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The Montana Supreme Court will issue a decision on the preliminary injunction. The Montana Legislature also passed a referendum to ask voters this November whether they support a state law to require abortion providers to give lifesaving treatment to a fetus that is born alive after a botched abortion. Opponents argue federal law already offers those protections.
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NEBRASKA
Political control: Nebraska has a Republican governor who favors a full abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. The officially nonpartisan one-chamber Legislature is dominated by lawmakers who identify as Republicans.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Nebraska law has not changed.
What’s in effect: Abortion remains legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy in Nebraska. Those seeking an abortion must receive counseling and wait 24 hours before getting an abortion. People younger than 19 must have parental consent to undergo an abortion.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Gov. Pete Ricketts remains noncommittal about calling a special session to address abortion, despite many Republican lawmakers pushing to outlaw the procedure. Abortion opponents don’t appear to have the 33-vote supermajority needed to overcome a filibuster waged by abortion-rights supporters.
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NEVADA
Political control: Nevada’s governor and state attorney general are Democrats who are up for reelection this year. Democrats control the state Senate and Assembly.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion has become a campaign issue in top state and federal races, and Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed an executive order to protect access to abortion for residents and those from other states.
What’s in effect: Nevada voters enshrined the right to abortion in state law in 1990. A pregnancy can be terminated during the first 24 weeks, and after that to preserve the life or health of the pregnant person. It would take a statewide vote to change or repeal the law. Most Republican candidates for statewide posts say they oppose abortion.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Anti-abortion advocates are not expected to try to repeal Nevada’s abortion law. They have said they’ll seek laws requiring waiting periods, mandatory counseling or parental consent.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Political control: New Hampshire has a Republican governor and the GOP controls the 424-member Legislature. All legislative seats are up for election in November.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Legislative Democrats have urged Gov. Chris Sununu, who calls himself “pro-choice” to call a special session to codify abortion rights in state law. Sununu and Republican legislative leaders say there’s no need.
What’s in effect: Under a law that went into effect this year, abortion is allowed until 24 weeks of pregnancy, later for the health or life of the patient or if the fetus has been diagnosed with “abnormalities incompatible with life.”
Clinics offering abortion? Yes.
What’s next: Republican lawmakers are divided over whether the state should further restrict abortions.
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NEW JERSEY
Political control: Democrats control both houses of the state Legislature. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy started his second consecutive term this year.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A week after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Murphy signed into law two bills aimed at protecting the right to abortion for out-of-state residents and barring extradition to states that have prohibited the procedure. The governor also signed a state budget that includes $45 million to expand family planning and abortion services and security upgrades for clinics. Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin and U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger of New Jersey on July 20 announced a partnership to share intelligence about threats to clinics and patients.
Clinics offering abortions: Yes.
What’s next: The state’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is preparing to distribute money from the $5 million Reproductive Health Security Grant program.
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NEW MEXICO
Political control: The Democrats who control the New Mexico Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor. Several conservative Democratic state senators who voted against the repeal of the abortion ban in 2019 were ousted from office in 2020 by more socially progressive primary challengers.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Soon after the ruling, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order protecting abortion access. The order seeks to block New Mexico providers from being punished in other states for providing abortions to residents of other states.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in New Mexico, even in the third trimester.
Clinics offering abortions: Yes.
What’s next: The owner of the Jackson Women’s Health Organization at the center of the Dobbs decision plans to open a clinic in the city of Las Cruces, near Texas. Conservative counties are considering anti-abortion resolutions that say clinics are not welcomed. Abortion has taken center stage in the gubernatorial campaign.
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NEW YORK
Political control: The Democrats who control the New York Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $25 million to expand access to abortion services and $10 million in grants to provide security at clinics. Less that two weeks before Dobbs, she signed other measures intended to protect abortion access.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, and after that to preserve the patient’s life or health or if the fetus isn’t viable.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Some abortion rights advocates are pushing lawmakers to begin the process of passing a constitutional amendment to protect access to abortion.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Political control: Republicans hold majorities in both chambers of the state’s General Assembly. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper supports abortion rights, but his veto power could be nullified if Republicans win more seats in November.
What’s happened since Dobbs: On the day of the ruling, Republican legislative leaders asked Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, an abortion rights supporter, to demand a federal court lift an injunction on a 1973 state law that banned most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Stein declined. Cooper has signed an executive order that shields out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibits state agencies from assisting other states’ prosecutions of those who travel to North Carolina for the procedure.
What’s in effect: A 2019 federal court ruling, affirmed last year by the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, extended the right to an abortion in North Carolina until fetal viability, which typically falls between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. An abortion can be still be performed after viability in certain medical emergencies.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Republican General Assembly leaders have signaled that Stein’s inaction on the 20-week abortion ban injunction might lead them to petition the court on their own. A federal judge could also consider reinstating the ban without lawmaker involvement. The Republican party will likely intensify its efforts in this year’s elections to gain the five additional seats it needs for a veto-proof supermajority. Cooper and other Democrats already are making abortion rights a key campaign issue. Abortion politics also are expected to figure in two state Supreme Court elections in November. Republicans would gain a majority on the court if they win at least one.
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NORTH DAKOTA
Political control: North Dakota has a legislature dominated by Republicans who want to ban abortion, and the GOP governor had wanted Roe v. Wade wiped off the books in favor of state’s rights.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The ruling triggered a 2007 law to ban most abortions that the state attorney general says will kick in July 28.
What’s in effect: Under current law, abortions are legal in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy and after that in the case of rape, incest, or to protect the life of the patient.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The state’s only clinic, the Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo, is fighting implementation of the ban and plans to move to Moorhead, Minnesota, if abortion is outlawed.
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OHIO
Political control: Both legislative chambers are controlled by Republicans. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, an abortion opponent, is seeking reelection.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A ban on abortions after the first detectable fetal cardiac activity has taken effect. Clinics dropped a federal lawsuit challenging the law and have filed a challenge under the Ohio Constitution. Republican Attorney General Dave Yost is fighting them.
What’s in effect: A law prohibiting most abortions once fetal cardiac activity is detected except when the patient’s life is threatened or their health is at significant risk.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Republican lawmakers will move for a total abortion ban after the November election. Some support recently introduced legislation declaring “personhood” begins at conception. Statehouse plans may change if the Ohio Supreme Court allows the clinics’ state constitutional challenge to proceed.
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OKLAHOMA
Political control: Republicans in Oklahoma have a supermajority in both chambers of the Legislature and a Republican governor up for reelection this year who has vowed to sign “every pro-life legislation that came across my desk.”
What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion services were halted in the state in May after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed law blocking all abortions with few exceptions. The ruling also triggered another law outlawing abortion.
What’s in effect: Abortions are allowed only to protect the life of the patient in a law that’s enforced through civil lawsuits rather than criminal charges.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: Abortion providers have shifted to helping patients get abortions in other states.
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OREGON
Political control: The Democrats who control the Oregon Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Kate Brown has said she will protect abortion access for all.
What’s in effect: Oregon does not have any major abortion restrictions and it is legal at all stages of pregnancy.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Democratic lawmakers have formed a group to make recommendations to expand access to all forms of reproductive care.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Political control: Republicans who control the Pennsylvania Legislature are hostile to abortion rights, but the state’s Democratic governor is a strong supporter and has vetoed three GOP-penned bills in five years. The race for governor this year could tilt that balance.
What’s happened since Dobbs: No changes in the law or major court battles.
What’s in effect: Pennsylvania allows abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: In November, voters will decide on a new governor between the state’s Democratic attorney general, Josh Shapiro, who supports abortion rights, and Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano, who supports banning abortion with no exceptions. The Legislature is expected to remain in Republican hands. The state Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers aiming to overturn a 1982 law that bans the use of state dollars for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. Republican lawmakers are advancing a proposal to amend the state constitution to declare there is no constitutional right to an abortion or to public funding for an abortion. The proposal could go before voters as early as May 2023.
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RHODE ISLAND
Political control: Democrats who control Rhode Island’s General Assembly support access to abortion, as does the Democratic governor.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Daniel McKee signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies from cooperating with other states’ investigations into people who travel to Rhode Island for abortions or health care providers that perform them.
What’s in effect: A 2019 law enshrined abortion protections in the state. The law says Rhode Island cannot restrict abortion prior to fetal viability or after if it is necessary to protect the health or life of the patient.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Legislative leaders have said they would address abortion insurance coverage for state employees and people in the Medicaid program in 2023.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Political control: Both the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans, but they are a few seats short of a two-thirds majority. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is up for reelection and Democratic opponent Joe Cunningham has said his veto of any stricter abortion bill would likely stick.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The state’s 2021 ban on abortion once cardiac activity is detected — typically around six weeks after fertilization — was allowed to go into effect. A Republican-dominated special House committee is working on a bill to ban all abortions unless the life of the mother is at risk.
What’s in effect: South Carolina bans abortion after an ultrasound detects cardiac activity. There are exceptions for pregnancies cause by rape or incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: Lawmakers are planning special sessions to consider stricter abortion laws.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
Political control: Republicans hold supermajorities in both legislative chambers. Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is up for reelection this year and is an ardent opponent of abortion rights.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A trigger law took effect banning abortion in South Dakota except to save the life of a pregnant woman. Some conservatives had wanted to do more, including trying to stop organizations or companies from paying for women to travel out of state for an abortion, but Noem – who had initially been eager to call a special session – announced in July that any action could wait until the regular session in 2023. Meanwhile, abortion rights supporters are considering a possible campaign for a ballot initiative aimed at overturning the state abortion ban or making it less restrictive.
What’s in effect: Abortion is illegal in South Dakota except to save the life of the mother.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: Possible legislative action in 2023 aimed at making it more difficult for South Dakota residents to obtain abortion care elsewhere. Abortion rights supporters may to take the issue directly to voters to undo the ban.
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TENNESSEE
Political control: Tennessee has a Republican governor who is consistently vocal about his opposition to abortion. The GOP holds a supermajority in the General Assembly and has steadily chipped away at abortion access. Voters approved an amendment in 2014 declaring that the state constitution does not protect or secure the right to abortion or require it to be funded.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A court allowed enforcement of a law, adopted in 2020, that bans abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected.
What’s in effect: The so-called “heartbeat” ban has exceptions only to prevent death or major health risks.
Clinics offering abortions? Mostly no.
What’s next: An even more stringent ban triggered by the Dobbs ruling is to take effect in mid-August.
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TEXAS
Political control: The GOP has commanding majorities in the Texas Legislature and has controlled every statewide office for nearly 30 years. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is up for reelection in November and is favored to win a third term.
What’s happened since Dobbs: The fall of Roe put in motion a trigger law to ban virtually all abortions. In the meantime, there has been litigation over whether a 1925 state abortion ban can be enforced.
What’s in effect: A 2021 law bans abortions once fetal cardiac activity can be detected, normally around six weeks.
Clinics offering abortions? Most are not.
What’s next: There are legal questions to be settled about which ban is in effect, but nearly all abortions are expected to be illegal soon in the nation’s second most populous state. Some Republican lawmakers are also looking for ways to punish companies that help Texas-based employees get abortions elsewhere, although it’s not clear how much support that would have in the 2023 legislative session.
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UTAH
Political control: Utah is deeply conservative, and the Legislature is controlled by a Republican supermajority.
What’s happened since Dobbs: A trigger law banning nearly all abortions was put into effect and then paused by a court amid a legal challenge. Meanwhile, a court allowed a 2021 ban on abortions after 18 weeks to be enforced.
What’s in effect: Abortions after 18 weeks are banned except in cases of rape and incest if those crimes are reported to law enforcement and if there’s a serious risk to the life or health of the mother, as well as confirmed lethal birth defects.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: A court will decide whether the near-total ban is allowed under Utah’s state constitution.
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VERMONT
Political control: Democrats control both the House and Senate of the Vermont Legislature. Republican Gov. Phil Scott is a firm supporter of abortion rights.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Vermont has doubled down on its commitment to abortion rights. In 2019, the Vermont Legislature passed a law guaranteeing abortion rights in anticipation of the possible overturning of Roe. At the same time, the state began the process of amending the state constitution to protect abortion rights. The proposal must be passed by two consecutively elected legislatures, a process that was completed in February 2022. The final step in the process is a statewide referendum, scheduled for November.
Clinics offering abortions? Yes.
What’s next: The vote on the Reproductive Liberty Amendment will be held Nov. 8.
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WASHINGTON
Political control: The Democrats who control the Washington Legislature support access to abortion, as does the state’s Democratic governor.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Gov. Jay Inslee issued a directive barring the Washington State Patrol from cooperating with other state’s investigations related to abortions.
What’s in effect: Abortion is legal in Washington until viability, and after in cases where the patent’s health or life is threatened.
What’s next: Democratic officials say they’ll keep looking for ways to preserve access to abortion services for people within the state and who travel from places with restrictions.
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WISCONSIN
Political control: Wisconsin’s Legislature is controlled by Republicans who want to ban or restrict access to abortions, but the Democratic governor supports access and is up for reelection this year.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Abortion clinics have stopped performing the procedure in Wisconsin under an 1849 law that banned abortions except to save a mother’s life. Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, has filed a lawsuit in state court challenging the ban. He argues that a 1985 state law prohibiting abortion after a fetus can survive outside the womb trumps the older law. While that lawsuit is pending, anti-abortion groups have said they will work with the Republican-controlled Legislature next year to update or replace the 1849 law.
What’s in effect: Possibly the 1849 ban on all abortions except to save a woman’s life.
Clinics offering abortions? No.
What’s next: The attorney general’s lawsuit against the 1849 law is pending in Dane County.
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WYOMING
Political control: Wyoming has one of the most Republican legislatures in the U.S. and a Republican governor who in March approved a trigger law banning nearly all abortion.
What’s happened since Dobbs: Wyoming’s new law will take effect July 27.
What’s in effect: Wyoming currently allows abortions until a fetus would survive outside its mother’s body, generally around 23 weeks. The new law banning abortion only provides exceptions in cases of rape or incest or to protect the mother’s life or health, not including psychological conditions.
Clinics offering abortions: No.
What’s next: Four women and two nonprofits have challenged the ban, arguing it violates the state constitution. The plaintiffs include organizers of a women’s health and abortion clinic that was damaged in a May 2022 arson attack.
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) will host its annual sports sustainability summit at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN from June 21-23, 2022.
The 2022 GSA Summit will showcase how sports venues, teams, leagues and corporate partners around the world are taking ambitious action on both environmental and social issues to create a more sustainable, just, and resilient future for all. The event is open to the public through online ticket purchases and will take place in-person.
The event will feature a range of keynotes, panel discussions and hands-on workshops from prominent organizations like the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA and NASCAR. The list of 40+ speakers will include FIFA's Head of Sustainability, Federico Addiechi; Senior Director of Sustainability & Facility Health/Hygiene for the Golden State Warriors, Jackie Ventura; The Ultimate Fighter 9 Welterweight Champion, James Wilks; Director of Fan Experience and Sustainability for the Philadelphia Eagles, Norman Vossschulte; Senior Director of Facilities for the Minnesota Twins, Gary Glawe, and many more. Topics include zero waste, clean energy and sustainable design to sports partnerships, fan engagement and environmental justice. There will also be a focus on GSA's overarching theme "Playing for the Next Generation," showcasing the voices of future leaders throughout the program.
"The Summit is the sports and entertainment industry's largest and most influential global sustainability gathering in the world," explains GSA Executive Director, Roger McClendon. "We look forward to celebrating industry thought leaders and announcing our new technology platform, 'Play to Zero', as part of GSA's mission of 'Playing For The Next Generation'.
Attendees will learn how the scope of the sports greening movement continues to expand, looking at how to improve operational performance measurement, tracking and reporting in addition to commitments on equity and increased diversity across the business.
"We are excited to host the 2022 Summit after more than two years of postponing!" said Curtis Shcmillen, Director of Operations at U.S. Bank Stadium. "We look forward to hosting sports and entertainment professionals from around the world, sharing our best practices, and showcasing the local partnerships that contribute to our environmental and social initiatives."
This year's theme, "Let's Play to Zero," focuses on GSA's new Play to Zero initiative, an innovative leadership recognition platform and sustainability performance toolkit that will guide and celebrate progress towards a resilient future for sport and our communities.
Visit greensportsalliance.org/events/summit/ to register and for more information.
The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where people live and play. The GSA inspires professional sports leagues, sports governing bodies, colleges, teams, venues, their partners and millions of fans to embrace renewable energy, healthy food, recycling, water efficiency, safer chemicals and other environmentally preferable practices. Through its marquee event greening division, GSA delivers best-in-class sustainable productions to minimize environmental impacts and maximize community legacies, driving scalability and replications across the industry. Visit greensportsalliance.org for more information.
"Aramark Sports + Entertainment is proud to be a premier partner of the 2022 Green Sports Alliance Summit and welcome the event and its participants to U.S. Bank Stadium," said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. "The summit provides an exciting opportunity to host and connect with leading professionals in the sustainability space while also showcasing our ongoing commitment to environmental issues through a variety of efforts at the world-class venue including plant-forward menu options and sustainable operational practices." https://www.aramark.com/home
"Sport is arguably the most influential platform in the world," says Chris Chandler, Director of Sports Marketing Solutions for Dow and one of the panelists of this year's Summit. "We each have our role to play in using that platform as a force for good for the planet & society, and as the role of the corporate partner evolves, we're thrilled to be a part of this Summit at such a time as this, with like-minded organizations strategizing how we can be and do better, together." https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/science-and-sustainability.html
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New Apps Give Creators the Ability to Host Listening and Watch Parties from Their Link in Bio
SAN DIEGO , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Koji, the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform and the leading app store for social media, today announced the launch of Listening Party and Watch Party, new apps for musicians and artists that let them create a live listening and watch experience for their superfans.
The Listening Party app lets musicians give fans early access to their latest beats, songs, albums, and more. The new, updated version of the app, Listening Party, builds on the same capabilities as its predecessor but gives musicians the ability to add different payment methods for fans to unlock audio content, including NFTs, standard payment methods like debit and credit cards, and email signup. After a fan purchases the audio content with the required payment method, they can listen to the specified audio file once, from start to finish with no replays.
With the Watch Party app, musicians and artists can give fans early access to their latest video releases directly from their link in bio. Setting up the watch party is as easy as uploading your video file, setting availability dates, and specifying the payment method (NFTs, standard payment methods, or email signup) for fans to unlock the content. After paying, fans will be able to screen the video one time, giving them the inside scoop on what's happening with their favorite creators before it's released to the public.
Both apps are free to use and available today on the Koji App Store.
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Koji is the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform. With hundreds of free apps created by Koji and its community of independent developers, the Koji Link in Bio gives leading Creators on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and other social media platforms new ways to engage audiences, connect with supporters, and monetize. Koji launched in March 2021 and has raised $36 million in venture capital.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — At least 38 people have been rescued and 11 bodies found as the U.S. Coast Guard scoured the open waters northwest of Puerto Rico on Friday via boat, plane and helicopter in a bid to find more survivors after a boat carrying suspected migrants capsized.
The group was first spotted Thursday morning by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter, with authorities warning it likely would have been too late to rescue anyone otherwise. Rescue efforts were concentrated in an area more than 11 miles (18 kilometers) north of the uninhabited island of Desecheo, which lies west of Puerto Rico.
“We always look for the possibility of finding survivors,” said Coast Guard spokesman Ricardo Castrodad, adding that crews worked through the night.
It was not immediately clear how many people were in the boat. Of the 38 survivors, 36 were Haitian and two were from the Dominican Republic, he said. At least eight Haitian nationals have been hospitalized, although the nationalities of all those aboard was not immediately known.
“Our hope and prayers are with the survivors and those still missing,” said Coast Guard Rear Admiral Brendan McPherson. “Our highest priority is saving lives, and that is what my crews will exhaust themselves doing.”
All 11 victims were female, according to Puerto Rico’s Forensic Science Institute, which announced it was forming a special team to perform autopsies Friday on the bodies recovered. María Conte Miller, the institute’s executive director, said her agency has been talking to Dominican consular officials to identify family members of those who died.
Authorities in recent months have noted a sharp increase in migrants, especially from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, making what they describe as dangerous voyages aboard rickety ships that often capsize or drop people off in uninhabited islands. It is one of the cheapest ways for migrants to flee poverty and violence, especially in Haiti, where a spike in inflation, kidnappings and brutal gang violence have prompted people to take the risk and board a boat in search of a better life elsewhere.
From October 2021 to March, 571 Haitians and 252 people from the Dominican Republic were detained in waters around Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The majority of those Haitians, 348 of them, landed in Puerto Rico’s uninhabited Mona Island and were rescued.
In fiscal year 2021, 310 Haitians and 354 Dominicans were detained, compared with the 22 Haitians and 313 Dominicans apprehended in fiscal year 2020.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard said that in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, it apprehended 1,527 Haitians, 838 Cubans and 742 people from the Dominican Republic in the region, which includes Florida and the Caribbean.
In January, the Coast Guard searched for at least 38 people missing off Florida’s coast after a suspected human smuggling boat that had left the Bahamas capsized in a storm. A sole survivor was reported.
More recent incidents include 68 migrants rescued Saturday in the Mona Passage, a treacherous area between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. One woman believed to be from Haiti died. Meanwhile, on May 7, Customs and Border Protection detained 60 Haitian migrants that the agency said were smuggled through southwest Puerto Rico. On May 4, another 59 Haitian migrants were detained in northwest Puerto Rico. In late March, officials said they detained more than 120 migrants in three separate maritime smuggling incidents.
The increase in Haitians fleeing their country comes as gangs grow more powerful and fight for control over more territorial amid a political vacuum following the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The administration of Prime Minister Ariel Henry has pledged to crack down on gangs with help from the international community given that Haiti’s National Police is understaffed and has few resources.
The country also has been hit with double-digit inflation, severe gas shortages and gang violence that has shuttered hundreds of schools and businesses and prompted some hospitals and clinics to temporarily close. In addition, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has deported more than 20,000 Haitians in recent months amid heavy criticism given the country’s downward spiral.
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EXTON, Pa., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, announced today the appointment of West's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bernard J. Birkett to a newly combined position of Chief Financial and Operations Officer. In this expanded role, Mr. Birkett will lead our Global Operations and Global Supply Chain. The Company's Senior Vice President, Chief Global Operations and Supply Chain Officer, David Montecalvo has announced his resignation to pursue other interests with a departure of July 2022 to ensure a seamless transition.
The Company also announced that West's Senior Vice President, Global Markets and Commercial Solutions, Cindy Reiss-Clark has been appointed to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Additionally, West's Senior Vice President, Commercial Products and Emerging Markets, Chris Ryan has been appointed to Senior Vice President, Containment and Glass Systems. The Company also announced the hiring of Kathy dePadua as Vice President and Chief Quality Officer. Ms. dePadua joins West from GE Healthcare where she most recently held the position of Global Quality Executive for the Life Care Solutions Strategic business unit. She brings a wealth of experience to the company having served in various Quality and Regulatory leadership positions over the last 30 years in the medical device and pharma industry.
"I am pleased to announce the appointments of Bernard, Cindy and Chris to these new executive leadership roles, and I am extremely pleased to welcome Kathy to the West team as we continue to advance the importance of our purpose as a global leader in integrated containment and delivery of injectable medicines," said Eric M. Green, President and Chief Executive Officer, West. "We sincerely appreciate David's leadership and contributions to the growth and success of West over the past six years and wish him well in his future endeavors. With the strength of our Global Operations team, I am confident as we seamlessly transition to Bernard's leadership, our Company is well positioned for future growth."
About West
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With approximately 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering over 45 billion components and devices each year.
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and in business for nearly a century, West in its fiscal year 2021 generated $2.83 billion in net sales. West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com.
All trademarks and registered trademarks used in this release are the property of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and other jurisdictions, unless otherwise noted.
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Lawrence man claims God told him to kill wife in Monday murder
Remains behind bars on $1 million bond
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - A Lawrence woman was so severely injured in her apartment during a domestic violence situation on Monday night police said they will need an autopsy to determine which of her injuries had been fatal after her husband claimed God told him to kill her.
Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart says an autopsy to determine the cause of death for former University of Kansas soccer player Regan Gibbs has been scheduled for Thursday, May 19.
Lockhart said Gibbs had sustained such severe injuries that a single cause of death could not be confirmed until the autopsy had been performed.
On Monday night, May 16, Lockhart said the communications center received a call from Chad Joseph Marek, 26, of Lawrence, to request medical assistance for his wife - Gibbs.
Lockhart said Marek had told dispatchers that God made him kill his wife.
LPD confirmed that Marek and Gibbs had been married and living together at an apartment at 2500 W 6th St. in Lawrence. However, he said there had been no previous reports of domestic violence incidents between the couple.
In incidents like this, the Chief noted that many victims feel unsafe calling for help from law enforcement as the situation could escalate or worsen after police leave.
For this reason, Lockhart urged residents to reach out to friends or family members believed to be in a possibly dangerous relationship. He also noted that Lawrence has a domestic violence shelter - the Willow Domestic Violence Center, 1920 Moodie Rd. - with resources to help residents in a possibly abusive relationship leave the situation.
Marek was arrested on Monday and has since been charged with first-degree murder. He remains behind bars on a $1 million bond.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Unity securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (4) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (5) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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‘I didn’t know how to react’: Owner shocked after Tesla catches fire
CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KBAK) – A blaze in California was started by a Tesla. Fire and rescue teams were quickly able to put out the fire, but reports show this is not an isolated incident.
The 2019 Model 3 Tesla met a fiery ending, shocking its owner, Ediel Ruiz.
“Honestly, I didn’t know how to react, I mean it just kind of happened,” he said.
Ruiz and his partner took a trip to California City to visit family last weekend.
When he received a notification on his phone that his car alarm was going off, he was met with smoke when he went outside.
Ruiz opened the back door of his car and was then met with flames. He said the first thing to melt was his 4-month-old’s car seat.
“We had that, the stroller, formula, she had just graduated from USC the day prior,” he said. “All her graduation stuff burned up.”
No one was in the car, but Ruiz said he had plans with his partner to celebrate her graduation.
“We were going to go to Bakersfield to go eat at Texas Roadhouse,” he said. “Luckily, for whatever reason, her grandparents canceled and we didn’t go. It didn’t happen while we were driving.”
Ruiz immediately called the California City Fire Department. Roadside crews plan to come and remove the vehicle in a week.
“I tried to make it clear that the car was completely gone,” Ruiz said. “I don’t think they understood how bad the fire was. So when he showed up, he said, ‘I’m not prepared or equipped to remove this, I can’t drive this down the freeway or the ash will go everywhere.’”
California Fire Department PIO David Orr said they don’t see many cases like this one, but it’s well-known that electric vehicle fires are tough to put out.
The department has specific training for their crews to handle these fires.
The Kern County Fire Department also hasn’t seen many cases, but said that could change.
Ruiz is now in a rental after working with Tesla insurance. He said he won’t be able to get a new vehicle until October.
After the whole incident, he said he still encourages people to go electric.
While this is not a common occurrence, experts said it typically happens to newer electric vehicles.
It’s not just Tesla vehicles, there have also been reports of electric Kia and Chevrolet models that have spontaneously ignited.
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Tennessee woman shot at with 20 rubber bullets while walking dog
By Marissa Sulek
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Germantown woman said she was walking her dog early Saturday morning when she was shot at with rubber bullets.
Kristin Hepperla and her dog Maisy have lived at LC Germantown off Second Avenue for three years. A walk has never been a worry until Saturday when a car pulled up next to her on Second Avenue.
“I just assumed it was an Uber,” Hepperla said. “I made note of the car but didn’t think anything of it.
“Then, all of a sudden, before I knew it, something was hitting my face.”
Hepperla remembers hearing a loud popping sound.
“I turned around and I screamed ‘Ow!’ and then they kept going,” Hepperla said. “They hit me probably like 20 times.”
Hepperla said she filed a police report. Police said hers was the only incident of the sort reported that night, but that incident now leaves physical marks.
“There were welts up and down the side of my face,” she said. “Kind of under my chin, on my chest. It hit me all down the side, my back and my arm. I was wearing a hoodie though, so those ones weren’t so predominant.”
Hepperla said she never got a good look at the shooters, but she will make sure she presses charges.
“I only got a glimpse of the car, which doesn’t help much for my sake,” Hepperla said. “It’s not funny and it’s assault at the end of the day.”
If it’s late, dark and dog owners must take their dog out, try to use an interior area, like a dog park at an apartment complex. If owners must go for a walk late at night, walk with another person.
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BENSALEM, Pa., June 24, 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 Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ET).
Class Period: April 13, 2017 – December 20, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 2, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Energy Transfer 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) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (2) Energy Transfer through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC hired third-party contractor to conduct HDD for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (3) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the FERC was actively investigating the Company's wrongdoing related to the April 13 Release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter; (4) these issues were foreseeably likely to subject Energy Transfer to increased governmental scrutiny and enforcement, as well as increased reputational and financial harm, and would also materially impact Energy Transfer's financial results; and (5) 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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