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Many things changed during the past two years, but, thankfully, one did not: the generosity of people in Laramie County.
The evidence has been everywhere you turned during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. People made a special point to support local restaurants by ordering takeout when in-person dining was shut down. Volunteers went grocery shopping for older residents, who were more vulnerable to the novel coronavirus. And most people wore face coverings in grocery stores and other retail outlets to protect their fellow shoppers and employees.
The area’s selflessness continued to be evident at the annual Cheyenne Day of Giving, which takes place the second week of May. Although organizers had to pivot to a drive-through model, rather than allowing donors into the Kiwanis Community House in Lions Park, the donations continued to pour in.
Day of Giving is the brainchild of Greta Morrow, a Cheyenne resident who initially wanted to find a way to get more people to sign up for the national bone marrow donation registry. A transplant recipient herself, she knew how difficult it is to find donors who are a good match for those in need. But the more people are registered, the better the odds of finding a match.
Not one to focus on a single way to help, she and others pulled together a network of local congregations to collect nonperishable items that could then be distributed to local nonprofits. Now in its 17th year, the Cheyenne Day of Giving, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 13, offers the following ways to give:
Donate nonperishable food in any size can, box or bag.
Donate personal care items: Includes trial and regular sizes of personal-care items such as laundry detergent, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, individually wrapped toothbrushes, razors, feminine hygiene products and packages of new underwear.
Donate used prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cellphones and chargers.
Donate durable medical equipment: Includes walkers, shower chairs, visual aids, commodes, scooters, lift chairs, wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment.
Donate medical supplies: Includes items such as diabetes test strips, braces, CPAP machines, disposable briefs, etc.
Donate leftover prescription medications: Drop off at the Wyoming Medication Donation Program table; bring medication in original package with patient name blacked out.
Donate craft supplies: Includes new or leftover items, a necessity for Boys & Girls Club and Magic City Enterprises.
Donate blood for Vitalant: Call Greta at 307-421-3436 for an appointment to donate blood at the Day of Giving event or call Vitalant at 307-638-3326 to give in the name of Day of Giving at the Vitalant office, 112 E. Eighth Ave., between May 9 and May 20.
Learn how to register as a potential bone marrow or organ/eye/tissue donor: Potential bone marrow donors need to be between 18 and 44 years old and in good general health; organ/eye/tissue donors can be of any age or medical background; those with chronic medical conditions or infectious diseases are not excluded.
Of course, another way to help is by giving money, which is used by the Day of Giving nonprofit group to help those in need the rest of the year. As Wyoming Tribune Eagle reporters have written in recent weeks, the money is used in a variety of ways, including not just restocking pantry shelves when donations lag, but buying equipment such as a heating cabinet for the homeless shelter’s kitchen, waterproof mattresses for a local group home and Boardmaker units to help nonverbal adults communicate.
Since Day of Giving is an all-volunteer nonprofit, and all overhead is covered for the next year, 100% of any donation will be available to make purchases to help 10 local agencies.
Mail a donation to Day of Giving at P. O. Box 192, Cheyenne, WY 82003; drop off a donation at one of the Day of Giving events; or go to the “donate” button on the Day of Giving website at www.cheyennedayofgiving.org.
And it’s not just adults who get in on the community service action. Since early in the event’s history, there also has been a Day of Giving Youth Event the day before the main one. Staffed by the youth of Cheyenne from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, this program collects nonperishable food, personal-care items and craft items, which the youth will sort, box and prepare for delivery to 10 area agencies the next day.
Day of Service
Another way to help your community is by offering a little bit of time on Saturday, May 14. The fifth annual Cheyenne Day of Service begins at 10 a.m. at Civic Commons, across from the Municipal Building, 2000 O’Neil Ave.
At that time, volunteers from throughout the community will gather to enjoy doughnuts and coffee, then grab a broom, rake, shovel, trash bags, etc. and head to work.
Amber Trevizo, events and special projects coordinator for the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority, intentionally scheduled her group’s Downtown Cleanup Day to coincide with Day of Service. In addition, Jason Sanchez, deputy director of Community Recreation and Events for the city of Cheyenne, has put together a short list of projects they could use some help with. They include:
Staining a fence at David R. Romero Park
Picking up trash along the Greater Cheyenne Greenway (Interstate 80 corridor; near WAPA; near U.S. Highway 30; College Avenue and 12th Street; along Pershing Boulevard behind Pershing Point Apartments)
Picking up trash along the creek at Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Picking up trash along Crow Creek
Picking up trash around Lake Absaracca
Paint walls at the Spiker Parking Garage
If you as an individual, couple, family or small group would like to help with any of these projects, please call Mr. Sanchez at 307-638-4358. Or just show up at 10 a.m. Saturday at Civic Commons to get your assignment or connect with others looking to help out.
Of course, the original intention of Day of Service was for it to be an extension of Day of Giving that would allow those without the financial means to donate material goods to still have a positive impact. So, if you would rather be of service in a different way, go for it! Some ideas include:
Baking and delivering cookies to a shut-in neighbor.
Volunteering to do yard work for someone in need.
Offering to watch a friend’s child for an hour to give them a much-needed break.
Writing notes of encouragement or appreciation to friends, neighbors, church members, etc.
Practicing random acts of kindness wherever you find yourself that day.
Our hope, and the hope of Day of Giving organizers, is these end up just being a few of the many ways you choose to serve others this year and beyond. Based on past history, we know this is already the case for many local residents.
Pandemic or not, Cheyenne has always had a well-earned reputation for being a generous place, filled with friendly, caring people. We look forward to seeing you again this week at the Day of Giving and Day of Service. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/staff_editorials/day-of-giving-day-of-service-two-great-ways-to-make-an-impact/article_c748083a-acb4-5d86-898e-b52ee7f74853.html | 2022-05-08T13:08:08Z |
Whether you’re here to visit University of Wyoming or discover the great outdoors, everyone has to eat. Downtown Laramie may be known best on the silver screen for its representation in old Western films, but five local restaurants are bringing its Hollywood reputation into the present.
Featured on public figure Guy Fieri’s television show “Diner, Drive-ins and Dives,” these spots are a must-see for any foodie that comes through the area.
J’s Prairie Rose
A family diner doesn’t get more authentic than J’s Prairie Rose.
On any given day, three generations of the Eickbush family can be found working behind the counter at 410 S. 2nd Street. The restaurant offers anything from pancakes to burgers. Fieri put it best when he said on the show, “this is the kind of comfort food America was made on.”
The restaurateur tried two of the diner’s specialties: J’s 7220 green chili burrito and the strawberry rhubarb pie, which has family tradition and professional quality built into one.
Born in a Barn
If you’re craving burgers and wings, but more delicious, look no further than Born in a Barn at 100 E. Ivinson Avenue. Offering creative versions of American classics, co-owner Clayton Scholl said the restaurant’s incorporation of fresh ingredients in every dish is the key to its success.
If you want to eat like Fieri, the dishes to try are the double decker jalapeno popper burger topped with raspberry pepper jelly and the “barnchos,” which are the restaurant's meat loving take on traditional nachos.
Sweet Melissa Cafe
Even the vegetarians of the family can rise to meal time success at Sweet Melissa Cafe, located at 213 S. 1st Street. Don’t mistake lack of meat for lack of flavor and all around goodness. The restaurant brings a unique twist to beloved comfort foods from around the world.
Guy tried two of the restaurant's most popular dishes: the lentil loaf (a stand-in for meatloaf) and veggie banh mi seitan sandwich.
Crowbar & Grill
Owner Andy Glines started the Crowbar & Grill, located at 202 S. 2nd Street, in part because he wanted to create a great space for community members to gather. The restaurant incorporates a variety of flavors into its pizzas, burgers and appetizers.
The bulgogi fries and and Middle Eastern pizza are the two dishes that made it to the big screen.
The Alibi Wood Fire Pizzeria & Bakery
When in search of a crowd pleaser that will come to a sweet ending, you may find yourself at The Alibi Wood Fire Pizzeria & Bakery at 404 S. 4th Street. The restaurant offers an assortment of pizzas and sandwiches that satisfy a range of flavor palettes.
Be sure to take a trip by the restaurant’s pastry counter, which has a daily offering of fresh baked goods. Go early for the best selection.
Weitzel’s Wings
The Weitzel’s Wings food truck offers chicken wings and all their special fixins on the go. Also known as “Double Dub’s,” the truck offers about 16 different choices of sauce and dry rubs to choose from.
The military themed food truck patrols in parking lots across Wyoming, so be sure to check their Facebook page @WWDoubleDubs to learn where to find them next. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/townnews/gastronomy/famous-flavor-laramie-eateries-featured-on-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/article_00722a1a-de3e-52fc-b3fb-521b422c09b2.html | 2022-05-08T13:08:14Z |
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LARAMIE — The Laramie High track and field varsity teams had a final tune-up Friday at the Wiseman Invitational in Torrington before the focus turns to the postseason meets.
Other than competing at a meet with the warmest conditions of the spring so far, another highlight was Laramie’s 4x400-meter relay teams accounted for two of the three event wins.
The Lady Plainsmen team of senior Cassie Wulff, sophomores Leah Schabron and Addie Forry and senior Carey Berendsen won in 4 minutes, 10.40 seconds. Torrington was second in 4:17.72.
The Plainsmen team of senior Cameron Burns, junior Meyer Smith and senior William McCrea (anchor leg name unavailable) finished first in 3:26.74. Cheyenne East was runner-up in 3:28.28.
The other event win for Laramie was the boys sprint medley team of senior Quail Perkins, freshman Jackson Reed, McCrea and Smith when they finished in 3:38.29. East was runner-up again in 3:42.66.
The Plainsmen were third overall with 104.5 team points among 10 regional teams. Cheyenne Central was first at 173.5 and Cheyenne East second at 131.
The Lady Plainsmen were fourth with 91 points behind Central (169.5), East (126.5) and host Torrington (114.5).
Laramie also combined for four second-place finishes and four for third place.
In one of the closest photo finishes of the meet, Berendsen was runner-up in the 800 in 2:23.37. Central senior Kaya Pillivant just edged her out in 2:23.18.
Forry was second in the 1,600 in 5:212.08, and sophomore Andee Dory was third in the 100 in 13.07. The LHS girls 4x100 relay team of senior Mischa Yurista, freshman Kamrie Bingham, Wulff and junior Kodi Johnson was third in 52.58.
Plainsman senior Russell King was second in the 800 at 2:06.73, and sophomore Dominic Eberle was runner-up in the 1,600 at 4:42.11. Senior Jackson Devine was third in the 300 hurdles at 44.04, and junior Adrien Calderon was third in the pole vault by clearing the bar at 12 feet, 9 inches.
Laramie will be hosting the Class 4A East regional meet May 13-14 at Deti Stadium. The state championships are slated for May 19-21 in Casper.
SOFTBALL
The fourth-ranked Lady Plainsmen softball team finished the regular season with a home split against third-ranked Thunder Basin Friday at Aragon Softball Complex.
Laramie lost the first East Conference contest 9-1 and rebounded for a 7-5 nonconference win against the Lady Bolts.
The Lady Plainsmen are now 14-9 overall and 6-5 in conference action with a final doubleheader scheduled at Cheyenne East on Thursday, which was rescheduled from earlier in the season.
In the first game last Friday, Thunder Basin (20-3, 9-2) scored seven runs in the top of the sixth inning to break open what was a 2-1 lead. The Lady Bolts combined for 12 hits against Laramie’s starter Janey Adair and five of the nine runs were earned. Adair had nine strikeouts and one walk.
Thunder Basin junior pitcher Ella Partlow kept the Lady Plainsmen’s bats in check. Partlow also went the distance of seven innings, allowing three hits, one unearned run and two walks with 16 strikeouts.
The Lady Plainsmen back in their final home game by rallying for four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 7-4 lead. Senior third baseman Taylor Gamroth had the big hit with a go-ahead two-run single. Laramie had 10 hits with Adair (playing center field) and sophomore left fielder Marisol Gomez recording doubles. Gomez was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Also recording two hits was sophomore catcher Emilee Sirdoreus, who was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run.
Laramie sophomore pitcher Paige Weller went all seven innings with 12 hits, five runs (three earned), three strikeouts, and most importantly no walks.
There is not a regional softball tournament as the top four teams from the East and West conferences advance to the state tournament, scheduled for May 19-21 in Gillette.
GOLF
The Plainsmen and Lady Plainsmen golf teams played Friday in the one-day Rawlins Spring Invitational at Rochelle Ranch Golf Course.
The LHS girls took the team title by one stroke over Natrona County with a total to par of plus-110.
Finishing in the top-10 for the Lady Plainsmen were senior Emma Welniak and junior Samantha Kitchen (tied for fifth, 107) and junior Grace Kordon (ninth, 112).
Senior Jackson McClaren paced the Plainsmen when he finished in a three-way tie for third with a round of 78. Four other Plainsmen took four of the five places from 13th to 17th. They were sophomores Colin Suloff (13th, 87) and James Trask (14th, 88), senior Caden McFate (16th, 91) and junior Aiden Buchanan (17th, 92).
The LHS boys were third out of eight teams with a total to par of plus-56.
The Plainsmen and Lady Plainsmen are next scheduled to play next Friday in the Wheatland Invitational before the two-day East Conference tournament scheduled for May 15-16 in Sheridan. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/laramie_high/lhs-final-push-before-spring-postseasons/article_720ef30c-d9e0-58ee-85cd-48259011b0d6.html | 2022-05-08T13:08:27Z |
PINE BLUFFS – The best track and field season of Carson Rabou’s career got off to an inauspicious start.
The Pine Bluffs senior was warming up for pole vault at last year’s Morrill (Nebraska) Early Bird Invitational when his knees smashed him in the face after he landed on the pit. Rabou rushed to the bathroom to clean up the blood that was gushing from his broken nose.
He eventually placed seventh after he got the bleeding stopped. That day was merely a small example of what Rabou’s resilience could yield.
He went on to place fifth in the 110-meter hurdles, fourth in the 300 hurdles and sixth in pole vault at the Class 2A state meet. It was a banner finish for an athlete who didn’t qualify for state as a freshman and missed all of his sophomore campaign because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I tell all of our kids that he is a perfect example of what can happen if you stick with it and continue to work hard,” Pine Bluffs coach Dustin Lee said. “As a junior high kid, freshman and sophomore, he wasn’t big enough, fast enough or strong enough to do well at this level. He kept working, kept working and didn’t let anything stand in his way.
“Even last year, he was barely making some finals, but he stuck with it, and now he’s at the top of the pack. He’s an example to our underclassmen that their day can come if they stick with it after taking their lumps.”
That he is.
Rabou cleared a personal-best height of 11 feet, 6 inches to take third in pole vault at this spring’s Morrill Early Bird. That mark is the best in 2A this season. Rabou also ranks second in 2A in the 300 hurdles (43.47 seconds) and third in the 110 hurdles (16.49). He has won the 110 hurdles five times and been runner-up in the 300s four times.
On Saturday, Rabou won pole vault (11-0) and the 110 hurdles (16.96) and was second in the 300 hurdles (42.36) at the Southeastern Wyoming Athletic Conference Championships at Pine Bluffs’ Carlstrum Field.
Rabou credits the COVID year with helping him emerge as one of 2A’s top all-around track athletes.
“I didn’t let that year go to waste. I did a lot of training on my own because I wanted to use that time to my advantage and get ahead of everyone,” he said.
Rabou tried several popular workout plans, in addition to strength and cardiovascular training. This fall, Rabou and a friend tried another workout plan to improve the explosiveness in their lower bodies.
“There was a lot of holding squats for certain amounts of time, there was a lot of jumping and a lot of explosive lifts,” he said. “There was a lot of repetition there.”
While Rabou has the state’s top pole vault mark this spring, hurdles are his favorite event.
“Pole vault was something I picked up my seventh grade year. I’ve been hurdling since fifth grade, and it’s where my heart is at as far as track and field goes,” Rabou said. “I’m kind of a technique guy in most things I do. I’m a drummer, and there’s a lot of technique and coordination that goes into that.
“I was never quite fast enough to compete well in the open sprints, but I was good at getting over the hurdles quickly. Plus, hurdles always looked cool.”
Rabou opted to run indoor track with the combined Burns-Pine Bluffs squad instead of playing basketball this winter. He didn’t compete at the state meet, but the extra repetitions and coaching he got helped him do what he’s done this spring.
“I trained pole vault with (Cheyenne) Central’s coaches, and they were phenomenal,” Rabou said. “They knew the technique I needed to fix and helped me with a lot of drills. I also got to compete against some great pole vaulters in practice. It was really awesome.”
Lee also has seen indoor track pay off in hurdles.
“Indoor track is always huge for our kids who do technical events like hurdles, pole vault and all the field events,” Lee said. “It may have helped him most in hurdles because he’s fast, but he’s not really quick.
“The 55 hurdles in indoors force you to work on your quickness. It’s a race that’s over before you know it. Last year, he was finally getting up to speed at the 50-meter mark. Now, he’s getting to top speed by the second hurdle. That’s a tribute to indoor track.”
Pine Bluffs girls win SEWAC title
Alexis DePaulitte was first in the 800-meter run (2:49.69) and first in the 1600 (6:15.36) to help the Pine Bluffs girls win the SEWAC title Saturday in Pine Bluffs. They totaled 140 points.
Merina Tehobald timed in second in the 800 (2:56.90) and third in the 1600 (6:41.69). Alyssa Slade placed second in the 200 (28.17), third in the 100 hurdles (13.65) and second in high jump (4-10). Jessica Hoffman finished first in discus (120), third in high jump (4-8) and was fifth in shot put (31-1). Monse Serrano was second in discus (112-6) and third in shot put (37-5.5). Cathy Purdum finished first in triple jump (34-5.75 and fourth in long jump (15-9), and Abby Gray clocked in fifth in the 400 (1:15.10).
Reed Thompson was first in long jump (20-3), first in triple jump (41-6.50) and second in high jump (5-6) for the Pine Bluffs boys. Travis Lerwick tied for fourth in high jump (5-4), while Dalton Schaefer was second in long jump (20-2) and tied for third in pole vault (10-6).
Stu Lerwick finished second in discus (122-11) and second in triple jump (40-5). Mitchell Birkhofer was fifth in shot put (36-3), and Brayden Sumare took second in the 1600 (5:25.65). Alex Head was fourth in the 100 (12.40), and Tyler Christofferson timed in fifth in the 400 (57.07). The Pine Bluffs boys were second with 151 points. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/pine_bluffs/pine-bluffs-carson-rabou-making-his-last-season-his-best/article_4d93892d-a447-5aa3-b4e6-1fb245d38f14.html | 2022-05-08T13:08:33Z |
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LARAMIE – University of Wyoming linebacker Chad Muma realized a lifelong dream on April 29 when he received a phone call from Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson.
Pederson and the Jaguars had selected Muma with the 70th overall pick in the third round of the NFL draft. For the All-American Butkus Award finalist, who was following the draft at his family’s Denver-area home, the excitement of embarking on his professional career immediately replaced any moments of anxiety from earlier in the day.
“It was just a whirlwind of emotions all day,” Muma said. “I had to go distract myself that morning. I went and played some golf, then I went and bowled a little bit, just to distract my mind off the draft. But once that moment came, and we were sitting on the couch, and I got that phone call, my heart kind of dropped.
“It was just a feeling like no other – this excitement inside my whole body, and knowing I’d be going to Jacksonville. There were definitely a lot of emotions that night, but I’m just thankful and blessed for it all.”
While Muma would’ve been happy to be drafted by any NFL team, he was particularly excited about getting picked up by Jacksonville – one of three teams to host him for an in-person visit last month.
“When I went out to visit, I just had a really good connection with a lot of people,” Muma said. “With the coaches, the GM, the head coach, even the player personnel I got to meet with, I felt like I had a really good connection out there.
“I really demonstrated and showed who I was as a person, so, ultimately, I think that helped me be drafted by those guys. The whole franchise, the facilities and the owner, especially, have a lot of things going for them, so I’m really looking forward to getting out there.”
In addition to having already established some relationships within the franchise, Muma says the make-up of the organization also made the Jaguars an attractive destination.
Jacksonville had the fifth-youngest roster in the league heading into the draft, according to the advanced statistics and analytics site Football Outsiders. This youth is especially apparent on the defensive side of the ball, where the team has used five first-round picks in the past four years. This includes Georgia edge rusher Travon Walker and Utah inside linebacker Devin Lloyd, who went No. 1 and No. 27 overall, respectively, in this year’s draft.
The Jaguars also have a first-year head coach in Pederson, who led the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl victory just five seasons ago.
“It’s really exciting,” Muma said. “I think that’s one of the things I’m most excited about – being able to come in with a young team and a new head coach, and maybe there isn’t a lot of veterans that already have their spots (solidified). It’s going to be a grind and a battle for all the players on the team to certify that they’re supposed to be the ones starting, so I think it gives me a great opportunity.
“Then, being in there with some of those younger defensive guys like Devin Lloyd and Travon Walker will also be exciting. I’ve been talking with Devin a little bit, and we’re just both excited to push each other and start grinding out there.”
Muma recognizes there will be a bit of a learning curve, mostly in regard to terminology, as he transitions from Wyoming’s two-linebacker set to a Jaguars team that primarily utilizes a 3-4 defense. Once he gets settled in, however, he hopes to help command the Jacksonville defense – just as he did in Laramie.
“It’s a little different,” Muma said. “I think the biggest thing is just different terminology, but all the principles are pretty much the same when you’re playing defense. At the end of the day, it’s still see ball, go get ball, go tackle it and get the ball out.
“It’s the same thing, so I still think I’ll be able to fit into their scheme. I’m going to be at that inside linebacker, along with Devin Lloyd. I think I’ll have a really good opportunity, once I get the defense down, to possibly be that green dot player.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/university_of_wyoming/football/muma-excited-to-be-a-part-of-jaguars-next-chapter/article_e37fc3dd-d907-5df7-be00-809e56c829be.html | 2022-05-08T13:08:45Z |
Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom: Russia war ‘hard to understand’
KOSICE, Slovakia (AP) — U.S. first lady Jill Biden spent Mother’s Day meeting and offering support to Ukrainian mothers in Slovakia who have been displaced by Russia’s war and assuring them that the “hearts of the American people” are behind them.
At a bus station in the city of Kosice that is now a 24-hour refugee processing center, Biden found herself in an extended conversation with a Ukrainian woman who said she struggles to explain the war to her three children because she cannot understand it herself.
“I cannot explain because I don’t know myself and I’m a teacher,” Viktoriia Kutocha, who had her arms around her 7-year-old daughter, Yulia, told Biden.
At one point, Kutocha asked, “Why?” seeming to seek an explanation for Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine on Feb. 24.
‘It’s so hard to understand,” the first lady replied.
The 24-hour facility is one of six refugee centers in Slovakia, providing an average of 300 to 350 people daily with food, showers, clothing, emergency on-site accommodations and other services, according to information provided by the White House.
Biden, wearing a flower corsage on her wrist — a Mother’s Day gift from President Joe Biden — also dropped in at a Slovakian public school that has taken in displaced students.
Slovakian and Ukrainian moms were brought together at the school for a Mother’s Day event while their children made crafts to give them as gifts.
Biden went from table to table meeting the mothers and kids. She told some of the women that she wanted to come and " say the hearts of the American people are with the mothers of Ukraine.”
“I just wanted to come and show you our support,” she said before departing for the border village of Vysne Nemecke to tour its border processing facility.
At the border village, Biden surveyed operations set up by the United Nations and other relief organizations to assist Ukrainians seeking refuge in Slovakia. She attended a religious service in a tent set up as a chapel, where a priest intoned, “We pray for the people of Ukraine.”
In recent weeks border crossings are averaging less than 2,000 per day, down from over 10,000 per day immediately following Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine, and a large portion of that flow is daily cross border traffic.
Biden is on a four-day visit to Eastern Europe to highlight U.S. support for Ukrainian refugees and for the allied countries, like Romania and Slovakia, that are providing a safe haven for them.
She spent Friday and Saturday in Romania, visiting with U.S. troops and meeting with Ukrainian refugee mothers and children.
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Search for escaped Alabama inmate, corrections officer enters day 10
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Sunday marks day 10 of the search for an escaped inmate and former Assistant Director of Corrections from Alabama.
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Vicky White and Casey White, according to WAFF. Border Patrol has been on alert since April 29.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday that the 2007 Ford Edge that authorities believe Vicky White and Casey White were driving was found in Tennessee.
According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, the car was found east of I-65 near Spring Hill.
The car was a gold/copper color and had damage to the left rear bumper. It also appeared to have been spray painted in a few areas in an attempt to change the color.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, where the car was found, reported the car appeared to have been abandoned a week ago and there was no sign the two were still in the area.
During a press conference, Singleton said that Vicky White stayed at a hotel near where the getaway car was parked. Video shows Vicky White at the hotel the night before helping Casey White escape.
On May 5, U.S. Marshals released new photos of Casey White and Vicky White.
Vicky White has long blonde hair, but newly released photos show what the former corrections officer would look like with dyed or longer/shorter hair. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 145 pounds and reportedly has a waddling gait.
Casey White stands at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 330 pounds. According to an official with the U.S. Marshals, he also has a tattoo of eyeballs on the back of his head. Additionally, Casey has tattoos on his chest, arms and upper back including some affiliated with the Alabama-based white supremacist prison gang Southern Brotherhood.
On April 29, the inmate and the former Assistant Director of Corrections were reported missing.
Vicky White and Casey White left the Lauderdale County Detention Center at 9:30 a.m. allegedly heading to the courthouse. Vicky White said she was taking Casey White to a mental health evaluation and then to seek medical care because she was not feeling well. Singleton later confirmed there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation.
A warrant has been issued for Vicky White’s arrest on first-degree permitting or facilitating escape charges. The maximum time in prison is 10 years with a $15,000 fine.
According to WAFF’s independent investigation, the two had a “special relationship.
The U.S. Marshal Service announced that it will be offering up to $10,000 for information regarding Casey White. The Marshal Service is also offering up to $5,000 for information regarding Vicky White.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has also issued two rewards for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Vicky White and Casey White.
“Both Casey White and Vicky White pose a major threat to the public, and they must be apprehended. I am pleased to offer this support as law enforcement works diligently to get these dangerous criminals behind bars,” Ivey said.
Both rewards are in the amount of $5,000.
Vicky White and Casey White are considered armed and dangerous. If you see them, you should not approach them and call 911.
To submit information regarding the Casey White or Vicky White, call 1-800-336-0102 or download the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
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Queen’s home movies to be in new documentary for Jubilee
LONDON (AP) — Previously-unseen home movies from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal archive — including footage capturing the monarch as a young mother and her beaming at her engagement ring — will be shown in a new documentary, the BBC said Sunday.
The queen granted the broadcaster unprecedented access to hundreds of home movies shot by her, her parents and her late husband Prince Philip, as part of celebrations for her upcoming Platinum Jubilee, honoring her 70 years on the throne.
The videos record the queen’s life from when she was a baby in a pram to her coronation in 1953.
One clip captured the first extended visit of Philip to Balmoral Castle in Scotland in 1946, before his engagement to Elizabeth was made public. The footage depicts a beaming Princess Elizabeth showing off her engagement ring to the camera.
Philip and Elizabeth wed in November 1947 and were married for 73 years, until Philip’s death last April just a few months before his 100th birthday.
Simon Young, the BBC’s commissioning editor for history, said the broadcaster was honored to have access to the queen’s personal film collection.
“This documentary is an extraordinary glimpse into a deeply personal side of the royal family that is rarely seen, and it’s wonderful to be able to share it with the nation as we mark her Platinum Jubilee,” he said.
“Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen” will air in the U.K. on May 29, ahead of a week of national celebrations to mark the queen’s 70 years on the throne.
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Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
NEW YORK (AP) — Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote work schedule by showing up to the office once a week.
The new hybrid schedule at his job at a state agency in Stratford, Connecticut, still enabled him to spend time cooking dinner for his family and taking his teenage daughter to basketball.
But in the next few months, he’s facing the likelihood of more mandatory days in the office. And that’s creating stress for the father of three.
Carmona, 37, whose father died from COVD-19 last year, worries about contracting the virus but he also ticks off a list of other anxieties: increased costs for lunch and gas, day care costs for his newborn baby, and his struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
“Working from home has been a lot less stressful when it comes to work-life balance,” said Carmona, who works in finance at Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families. “You are more productive because there are a lot less distractions.”
As more companies mandate a return to the office, workers must readjust to pre-pandemic rituals like long commutes, juggling child care and physically interacting with colleagues. But such routines have become more difficult two years later. Spending more time with your colleagues could increase exposure to the coronavirus, for example, while inflation has increased costs for lunch and commuting.
Among workers who were remote and have gone back at least one day a week in-person, more say things in general have gotten better than worse and that they’ve been more productive rather than less, an April poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows. But the level of stress for these workers is elevated.
Overall, among employed adults, the April AP-NORC poll shows 16% say they work remotely, 13% work both remotely and in-person and 72% say they work only in-person.
Thirty-nine percent of employees who had worked at home but have returned to the office say the way things are going generally has gotten better since returning in-person at the workplace, while 23% say things have gotten worse; 38% say things have stayed the same. Forty-five percent say the amount of work getting done has improved, while 18% say it’s worsened.
But 41% of returned workers say the amount of stress they experience has worsened; 22% say it’s gotten better and 37% say it hasn’t changed.
Even workers who have been in person throughout the pandemic are more negative than positive about the way the pandemic has impacted their work lives. Thirty-five percent say the way things are going in general has gotten worse, while 20% say it’s gotten better. Fifty percent say their stress has worsened, while just 11% say it’s gotten better; 39% say there’s no difference.
At least half of in-person workers say balancing responsibilities, potential COVID exposure at work, their commute and social interaction are sources of stress. But fewer than a third call these “major” sources of stress.
People with children were more likely to report their return was having an adverse effect, some of it stemming from concerns about keeping their families safe from COVID and maintaining a better work-life balance. Most said it could help alleviate stress if their employer provided more flexible work options and workplace safety precautions from the virus. But for some workers, a physical return — in any form — will be hard to navigate.
“A lot of people have gotten accustomed to working from home. It’s been two years,” said Jessica Edwards, national director of strategic alliances and development at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a U.S.-based advocacy group. “For companies, it’s all about prioritizing mental health and being communicative about it. They should not be afraid of asking their employees how are they really doing.”
Companies like Vanguard are now expanding virtual wellness workshops that started in the early days of the pandemic or before. They’re also expanding benefits to include meditation apps and virtual therapy. Meanwhile, Target, which hasn’t set a mandatory return, is giving teams the flexibility of adjusting meeting times to earlier or later in the day to accommodate employees’ schedules.
A lot is at stake. Estimates show that untreated mental illness may cost companies up to $300 billion annually, largely due to impacts on productivity, absenteeism, and increases in medical and disability expenses, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Russ Glass, CEO of online mental health and wellbeing platform Headspace Health, said he has seen a fourfold spike in the use of behavioral health coaching and a fivefold spike in clinical services like therapy and psychiatric help during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic days. With apps like Ginger and Headspace, the company serves more than 100 million people and 3,500 companies. Among the top worries: anxiety over contracting COVID-19, and struggles with work-life balance.
“We haven’t seen it abate. That level of care has just stayed high,” Glass said.
The constant wave of new virus surges hasn’t helped.
Francine Yoon, a 24-year-old food scientist at Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America, in Itasca, Illinois, has been working mostly in person since the pandemic, including at her current job that she started last fall. But moving in last year with her older parents, both in their early 60s, has led to some heightened level of anxiety because she’s worried about passing on the virus to them. She said every surge of new cases creates some anxiety.
“When cases are low, I feel comfortable and confident that I am OK and that I will be OK,” she said. ‘When surges occur, I can’t help but become cautious.”
As for Carmona, he’s trying to lower his stress and is considering participating in his office’s online meditation sessions. He’s also thinking of carpooling to reduce gas costs.
“I am one of those people that take it day by day,” he said. “You have to try to keep your stress level balanced because you will run your brain into the ground thinking about things that could go haywire.”
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The AP-NORC poll of 1,085 adults was conducted April 14-18 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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AP staff writer Haleluya Hadero in New York contributed to this report.
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3 US tourists die at Bahamas hotel after falling ill
Published: May. 7, 2022 at 1:38 PM EDT|Updated: 23 hours ago
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials in the Bahamas say three U.S. tourists have died at a resort there after falling ill.
And another has been airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper issued a statement Friday saying that police are investigating and the cause of death was unknown, though foul play “is not suspected.”
Their identities haven’t been made public.
Health Minister Michael Darville said Saturday that some hotel guests went to a clinic Thursday with nausea and vomiting, were treated and left. Three were later found dead. A fourth was flown to a hospital.
He said initial investigations indicate it was an isolated incident.
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Abortion rights protesters rally in cities around US
CHICAGO (AP) — Abortion rights protesters rallied in cities around the United States on Saturday, vowing to fight to ensure that abortion remains a legal option for women nationwide.
Hundreds gathered in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and other cities days after a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion was leaked to the public suggesting the court is poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. The draft opinion, which comes amid nearly 50 years of federal abortion protections, could change before the ruling is finalized in coming weeks.
“To think that, after all this time, people still want to control what women can do and our rights to make our personal healthcare decisions is just really outrageous,” Carole Levin, chair of Courts Matter Illinois, told WMAQ-TV during the rally in Chicago.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker attended the rally and vowed to protect reproductive rights in Illinois.
“I’m proud Illinois is an island for reproductive freedom in the Midwest,” he said. “Our shores remain open for any person left marooned by these extremist politicians.”
In the nation’s capital, abortion rights protesters stood outside the Supreme Court, holding signs that said abortion is a human right, or “Abort the Court.” Protesters who oppose abortion demonstrated across the street.
In Atlanta, demonstrators carried signs in favor of abortion rights as they marched through that city’s downtown and chanted, “Not the church and not the state, women must decide our fate.”
In Houston, thousands attended a reproductive rights rally headlined by Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who is running for Texas governor. Texas is one of several states that would automatically ban abortion, leaving no exceptions for rape or incest, if the high court overturns the nationwide right to abortion.
An investigation is underway to determine who leaked the Supreme Court draft opinion to Politico.
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Baby fever: 11 hospital workers pregnant at same time
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) - Eleven workers at a Missouri hospital’s maternity unit are not only busy taking care of their patients, but they are also getting ready to become patients.
It may or may not be a record, but 10 nurses and a doctor are all expecting.
“I think almost all of our shifts are consumed by baby talk,” said nurse and expecting mother Christen Burns
The staff said their patients are excited to take the journey together with a few ongoing jokes.
“We’ve made jokes that some of our nurses that aren’t expecting should open a daycare,” said nurse and expecting mother Liz Bishop.
A spokesperson with Liberty Hospital said the team is extremely excited for all the women in the unit but admits filling shifts on maternity leaves will be interesting.
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Deputies find 100 migrants inside big rig on highway; dozens of occupants ran away
GANADO, Texas (AP) - Authorities say deputies found about 100 migrants in the back of a semitrailer that had broken down on a South Texas highway, but many of them fled.
Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies found the semitrailer around 7 a.m. Friday just north of Ganado, about 90 miles southwest of Houston.
The sheriff’s office says when authorities opened the back of the vehicle, many of the occupants jumped out and ran away into nearby brush and cornfields.
Deputies took 64 people, including the semitrailer’s driver, into custody.
Jackson County Sheriff Kelly Janica says those who entered the country illegally are being processed by the U.S. Border Patrol.
Authorities are still searching for about 40 migrants who fled on foot.
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Grand jury indicts suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man suspected of shooting up a New York City subway train last month — an attack that wounded 10 people and rattled a city already experiencing a rise in violent crime.
The panel charged Frank James, 62, on Friday with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Both counts carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. The weapons count has a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence.
James was arrested on April 13, about 30 hours after authorities say he drove from Philadelphia and unleashed smoke bombs and dozens of bullets in a train full of morning commuters as it approached a Brooklyn station. The shooting victims ranged in age from 16 to 60; all were expected to survive.
Authorities said James’s bank card, cellphone and a key to a van he had rented were found at the shooting scene. Police also said they found the handgun used in the shooting and traced it to James.
James is jailed without bail. An arraignment hasn’t yet been scheduled, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for New York’s Eastern District.
A lawyer representing James at the time of his arrest cautioned not to rush to judgment and noted that James alerted police to his whereabouts. James was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village after he called a tip line saying he was at a fast food restaurant in that section of the city.
A motive for the attack is unclear. In numerous rants he posted on YouTube, James, who is Black, made bigoted remarks about people of various backgrounds and railed against New York Mayor Eric Adams and complained about mental health care he received in the city years ago.
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The Greenbrier’s ‘Concours D’Elegance’ raises money for good causes
GREENBRIER, W.Va. (WVVA) -Cars, Cocktails, and Ferrari test rides. Concours D’Elegance is an event happening at The Greenbrier May 6-8.
The 5th annual Concours D’ elegance revved up this weekend.
“This is a three-day celebration of the automobile, here at The Greenbrier. This is our 5th anniversary, so we are excited about it. We are two days in and tomorrow is our biggest day of the whole thing, but we are excited about all of the events, " said Cam Huffman, Director of Public Relations, The Greenbrier.
The Greenbrier was expecting more of a turn out, but the rain seemed to downpour and detour guests.
“Our cars today for cars and cocktails were down today. A lot of the cars that we had registered didn’t show up, but we normally have this event out on the golf course, but we moved it all out here onto the hard top to take care of the golf course and to take care of the cars. So probably about half of the cars showed up but the people who are here are enjoying themselves and seem to be happy and ignoring the rain and enjoying the cars,” said Huffman.
The event is all about giving back to charity. The Greenbrier has three charities that are their charitable partners with the event. The charities are AACA Library and Research Center, West Virginia Autism Training Center, and the First Responders Children’s Foundation.
They have a charitable dinner on Saturday, May 7, with a live auction. That helps raise money for those charities.
“It’s a way to honor the history of automobiles, have a lot of fun, and give back to those charities,” said Huffman.
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‘I knew she would be OK’: Pet owner explains decision to leave dog tied to fire hydrant
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A pet owner in Wisconsin is explaining her decision to leave her dog left tied to a fire hydrant in Green Bay last weekend.
After a picture of her dog “Baby girl” went viral, she said she wanted to share her side of the story.
WBAY reported the owner wanted to remain anonymous because of the story’s nationwide attention, and she fears backlash from her decision.
The woman admitted that leaving her dog at the fire hydrant was the hardest thing she’s ever had to do, but at the time, it was her last resort and only option.
“It was the worst. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but I knew she would be OK. Somebody would pick her up and she’d be safe,” she said.
Currently, she said she’s living on the street and going through chemotherapy, making it impossible for her to care for her “Baby girl properly.”
“I was on the streets with her, and I said it needs to be done because she’s with me outside, under bushes. And I was told no one had any kennels,” she explained.
The dog owner said she then tried working with other humane societies and going door-to-door to find someone to take the dog and ended up taking advice to call the police for an emergency surrender.
“I called seven places. I called everybody to see if I could give her up,” she said.
The woman said she was just a block away, watching as her dog got picked up by police. She had left the dog with her favorite toys, food and a note explaining the situation.
“When I put her at the hydrant, I saw her face that she was like, ‘Mom, what’s going on here?’” she said.
Now, she’s hoping her “Baby girl” can find a good home and that people will understand she tried to do the right thing.
“I hope she finds a fantastic family. She deserves it. Just forgive me and bless her. Make sure she’s OK,” she said.
The Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay said they had no record of a conversation with the dog owner.
“We have no record of such a conversation. Although we ask for a surrender appointment to best prepare for an animal’s arrival, we make exceptions for emergencies and definitely would if someone expressed that they were homeless. In fact, it happened with another client this week,” a spokesperson for the shelter said.
On Friday, the humane society reported that “Baby girl” was happy, healthy and quickly becoming a staff favorite.
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Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Francisco judge tossed out former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit challenging his permanent ban from Twitter.
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech. Free speech rights don’t apply to private companies and Trump failed to show Twitter was working as a state actor on behalf of Democrats, the judge wrote.
“The amended complaint merely offers a grab-bag of allegations to the effect that some Democratic members of Congress wanted Mr. Trump, and ‘the views he espoused,’ to be banned from Twitter because such ‘content and views’ were ‘contrary to those legislators’ preferred points of view,’” Donato wrote. “But the comments of a handful of elected officials are a far cry from a ‘rule of decision for which the State is responsible.’ Legislators are perfectly free to express opinions without being deemed the official voice of ‘the State.’”
Trump sued Twitter, Facebook and Google’s YouTube in July 2021, claiming they illegally censored him.
The platforms suspended Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, in which his followers violently stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to block Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential win. The companies cited concerns he would incite further violence.
The ruling comes as Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, is in the process of purchasing Twitter for $44 billion. The deal has raised questions about whether, Musk, a self-described free speech absolutist would reinstate the former president.
Trump, who has continued to repeat lies about his 2020 election defeat in speeches, has started his own social network, Truth Social. He said last week that he wouldn’t rejoin Twitter if given the chance.
The suit had sought to reinstate Trump’s account, which had roughly 89 million followers, and those of five others who claimed they were also censored by Twitter. The group had sought unspecified damages and class action status on behalf of others removed from the platform.
Legal experts had predicted the lawsuit would fail but suggested Trump would milk it for political purposes. Trump’s political action committee immediately began raising money after the lawsuit was announced last year.
The lawsuit had also sought a declaration that Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act was unconstitutional.
The act says providers such as Twitter can moderate services by removing obscene posts that violate their standards and cannot be held responsible for content posted by others.
Trump had only shown a “vague and speculative allegation” that he believed he would not have been banned if Twitter wasn’t granted immunity by Section 230, Donato said.
Donato gave Trump another opportunity to amend his complaint. Trump’s lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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80-1 long-shot Rich Strike crosses finish line first in Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anyone anticipating a return to normalcy in the Kentucky Derby got a dose of crazy Saturday when an 80-1 shot came charging up the rail to win at Churchill Downs.
With favorite Epicenter and Zandon engaged in a duel at the front, Rich Strike stole the show with the second-biggest upset in the Derby’s 148-year history.
The chestnut colt beat 4-1 favorite Epicenter by three-quarters of a length. Zandon finished another three-quarters of a length back in third.
“I about fell down in the paddock when he hit the wire,” winning trainer Eric Reed said. “I about passed out.”
Rich Strike paid $163.60. Only Donerail in 1913 had a higher payout of $184.90.
“What a crazy Derby,” said trainer Kenny McPeek, whose horses finished eighth and ninth.
Rich Strike wasn’t even in the Derby until Friday when Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas scratched Ethereal Road, making room for the chestnut colt who had just two previous wins in his career.
“We found out about 30 seconds before the deadline on Friday,” owner Rick Dawson said. “It put us in the race and really we always felt if we just got in we’ve got a shot.”
Rich Strike ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.61. After taking a bite out of his much costlier competition, he playfully chomped on the pony guiding him to the winner’s circle.
“I can’t believe it after Epicenter’s effort,” said losing trainer Steve Asmussen, who fell to 0 for 24 in the Derby. “I got beat by the horse that just got in.”
Jockey Sonny Leon and Rich Strike had just two horses beat in the early going. Leon eventually guided his mount between horses and to the inside rail. Rich Strike made a deft move around Messier in the stretch and went right back to the rail intent on picking off Epicenter and Zandon.
“When I was in the last 70 yards, I said, ‘I think I got this race,’” Leon said.
Both Leon, from Venezuela, and Reed were in their first Derby. Reed endured a tragedy five years ago when he lost nearly two dozen horses in a barn fire at his training center in Lexington.
He briefly considered the fire might be a signal for him to leave the sport.
“People I hadn’t seen, people I haven’t talked to in years, my best friends were there in the morning to pick me up,” Reed recalled. “It let me know there’s so much good out there, and then I just decided I wasn’t going to let it take me out.”
Leon regularly rides on some of the country’s smallest circuits, where the horse flesh is inexpensive and the purse money modest. But he matched wits with such veteran riders as Joel Rosario, aboard Epicenter, and Mike Smith, aboard Messier.
Leon’s rail ride was reminiscent of jockey Calvin Borel’s stealth move aboard Mine That Bird in 2009. Mine That Bird sprang what was then the Derby’s third-biggest upset, paying $103.20 to win.
Reed had no argument with the bettors ignoring his colt, whose victory surely inspired little guys everywhere.
“Small trainer, small rider, small stable, he should have been 80-1,” Reed said. “And so anybody that’s in this business, lightening can strike.”
Rich Strike was purchased by Dawson, who races as RED TR-Racing LLC, for $30,000 last fall when the colt was entered in a low-level claiming race by his former owner.
Calumet Farm head Brad Kelley might be ruing that decision now. Calumet Farm has won a record eight Kentucky Derbies, but none since 1968, when Forward Pass was placed first via disqualification.
Rich Strike earned $1.86 million for his first stakes victory. The colt lost to Zandon in his most recent start last month and was beaten by Epicenter in the John Battaglia Memorial in March.
Simplification finished fourth and Mo Donegal was fifth.
Churchill Downs returned to full capacity, including former President Donald Trump, on the first Saturday in May for the first time in three years.
But the final result was the more upheaval for America’s greatest horse race.
In 2019, winner Maximum Security was disqualified for interference after 22 minutes and runner-up Country House wore the garland of red roses.
In 2020, an eerie silence enveloped the track when no fans were allowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the race was pushed to September.
Last year’s winner, Medina Spirit, was disqualified after nine months, having failed a post-race drug test that led to six-time Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert being banned from Churchill Downs for two years. The 2021 Derby was back to its usual spot on the calendar with attendance limited to about 52,000.
The bourbon was flowing again Saturday, cigar smoke curled in the air on a cloudy and unusually cool day, and fans strutted in their huge hats, floral-print dresses and seersucker suits.
Then came Rich Strike thundering along the rail and all heck broke loose.
A few days ago, Reed sent Dawson a photo of the colt sprawled in his straw-covered stall with his handlers laying on him, all of them napping. Reed typed, “I think our horse is cool and ready to run.”
Dawson responded, “If we can wake him up.”
Did they ever.
“I feel like the luckiest man alive,” Dawson said, grinning.
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Mickey Gilley, country singer who helped inspire ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightspots, has died. He was 86.
Gilley died Saturday in Branson, Missouri, where he helped run the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre. He had been performing as recently as last month, but was in failing health over the past week.
“He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side,” according a statement from Mickey Gilley Associates.
Gilley — cousin of rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis — opened Gilley’s, “the world’s largest honky tonk,” in Pasadena, Texas, in the early 1970s. By mid-decade, he was a successful club owner and had enjoyed his first commercial success with “Room Full of Roses.” He began turning out country hits regularly, including “Window Up Above,” “She’s Pulling Me Back Again” and the honky-tonk anthem “Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time.”
Overall, he had 39 Top 10 country hits and 17 No. 1 songs. He received six Academy of Country Music Awards, and also worked on occasion as an actor, with appearances on “Murder She Wrote,” “The Fall Guy,” “Fantasy Island” and “The Dukes of Hazzard.”
“If I had one wish in life, I would wish for more time,” Gilley told The Associated Press in March 2001 as he celebrated his 65th birthday. Not that he’d do anything differently, the singer said.
“I am doing exactly what I want to do. I play golf, fly my airplane and perform at my theater in Branson, Missouri,” he said. “I love doing my show for the people.”
Meanwhile, the giant nightspot’s attractions, including its famed mechanical bull, led to the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy,” starring John Travolta and Debra Winger and regarded by many as a countrified version of Travolta’s 1977 disco smash, “Saturday Night Fever.” The film inspired by Gilley’s club was based on an Esquire article by Aaron Latham about the relationship between two regulars at the club.
“I thank John Travolta every night before bed for keeping my career alive,” Gilley told the AP in 2002. “It’s impossible to tell you how grateful I am for my involvement with ‘Urban Cowboy.’ That film had a huge impact on my career, and still does.”
The soundtrack included such hits as Johnny Lee’s “Lookin’ for Love,” Boz Scaggs’ “Look What You’ve Done for Me” and Gilley’s “Stand by Me.” The movie turned the Pasadena club into an overnight tourist draw and popularized pearl snap shirts, longneck beers, the steel guitar and mechanical bulls across the country.
But the club shut down in 1989 after Gilley and his business partner Sherwood Cryer feuded over how to run the place. A fire destroyed it soon after.
An upscale version of the old Gilley’s nightclub opened in Dallas in 2003. In recent years, Gilley moved to Branson.
He was married three times, most recently to Cindy Loeb Gilley. He had four children, three with his first wife, Geraldine Garrett, and one with his second, Vivian McDonald.
A Natchez, Mississippi, native, Gilley grew up poor, learning boogie-woogie piano in Ferriday, Louisiana, alongside Lewis and fellow cousin Jimmy Swaggart, the future evangelist. Like Lewis, he would sneak into the windows of Louisiana clubs to listen to rhythm and blues. He moved to Houston to work construction but played the local club scene at night and recorded and toured for years before catching on in the ‘70s.
Gilley had suffered health problems in recent years. He underwent brain surgery in August 2008 after specialists diagnosed hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by an increase in fluid in the cranium. Gilley had been suffering from short-term memory loss, and credited the surgery with halting the onset of dementia.
He underwent more surgery in 2009 after he fell off a step, forcing him to cancel scheduled performances in Branson. In 2018, he sustained a fractured ankle and fractured right shoulder in an automobile accident.
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‘My leg is in that car’: Thief steals man’s car with prosthetic leg inside
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCCB) - A North Carolina man said his car was stolen along with his prosthetic leg.
James Heath is currently sleeping in the back of a rented van.
“Life’s tough living in a car. There’s no bathroom, and it’s not easy living in a car,” Heath said.
Heath was carjacked while sitting inside his SUV at a McDonald’s in Gastonia, North Carolina. He is disabled, and his prosthetic leg was inside his vehicle when the thief took off.
“I said, ‘My leg is in that car.’ You know, that’s my only salvation,” Heath said. “The guy basically said, ‘Give me your keys or I’m going to cut your throat.’”
Heath is homeless. He said he’s been on the waiting list for Gastonia public housing for more than a year.
His partner takes care of him. They often spend money on hotel rooms just to take a shower.
After the carjacking, Heath said he is now renting a van just to have a place to sleep.
“In two days, I’ve got to turn the van in, and I don’t know what I’m going to do,” Heath said. “That’s my home, and I’m fortunate to have it right now.”
The Gateway Gaston is an organization that connects people with resources during a crisis, and that group said it has reached out to Heath to help.
“I’m happy the ball is moving as long as it’s just a little bit. I’m happy and thankful for anything I get,” Heath said.
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Police: Assistant principal sent to hospital after punched, kicked by 11-year-old student
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - Police in South Carolina are investigating an assault that involved an elementary school student and an assistant principal.
WCSC reports the Charleston Police Department responded to an incident at Drayton Hall Elementary School on Tuesday.
An assistant principal at the school told officers she was assaulted by a student, according to a police report.
She said she pulled an 11-year-old student out of class to clean up a mess he made in the boy’s bathroom. An argument then ensued with the student cursing at her, striking her in the face, and kicking her.
Investigators said they saw red marks near the eye of the assistant principal, and she was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
According to the police report, the student told officers he did not make the mess in the boy’s bathroom, and he was tired of the assistant principal telling him what to do.
Police asked the student if he felt the assistant principal deserved it, and he reportedly told them she did and that he did not feel bad about it.
Another staff member at the school also told officers that she had been assaulted by the same student recently. The report stated that bruising was seen on the staff members’ arms.
Police said no arrests had been made because of the students’ age, but they are working with the assistant principal to see if any charges will be filed.
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Princeton Police Department tests potential hires’ physical fitness
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Princeton Police Department tested applicants’ physical abilities Saturday morning at the Princeton soccer field, as applicants were tested on push-ups, sit-ups and a 1.5 mile run.
As of Saturday, officers said there was one open position with another potentially opening up soon. The department has to keep an ongoing list of potential officers in-case a replacement is needed unexpectedly.
Saturday’s applicants were seeking the position of Patrolman, and one officer there said while such physical fitness tests are important, applicants are usually able to get through it. Along with needing to meet a set number of push-ups and sit-ups in a minute’s time, the 1.5 mile run must be completed in at least 14.5 minutes.
“[It’s] pretty easy if you’re halfway in shape,” said Sgt. Evan Nunn. “There’s a lot of applicants that run it much faster than that, and there’s some that can’t. But with a little if training it’s fairly easy to accomplish.”
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Rain will be moving out of our area tonight, leaving us with cloudy skies tomorrow.
Temperatures tonight will get a little chilly
After a rough day yesterday, we saw a steady rain today bringing much cooler conditions. Temperatures overnight tonight will drop down into the low 40s, quite a bit below average for this time of year. We will see this rain linger on until right around midnight when we begin to dry out, keeping mostly cloudy skies into tomorrow.
Tomorrow we will stay cloudy right up until the middle of the afternoon. The sun will begin to peek out from the clouds after or around 3 PM, and temperatures will remain cool topping off right around 60 degrees. Temperatures tomorrow night will be chilly once again, bottoming out in the lower 40s.
Looking ahead, however, things will begin to look up! The sun returns on Monday bringing with it temperatures back up in the 70s! We will continue to see sunny skies and temps in the 70s through about Thursday.
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Record debt: Consumers are racking up credit card debt at record rates
Published: May. 7, 2022 at 1:56 PM EDT|Updated: 22 hours ago
(CNN) - U.S. consumers are racking up credit card debt at record rates.
The Federal Reserve reports consumer debt levels for March 2022 climbed by more than $52 billion. Revolving credit, which includes credit cards, surged by more than 21%.
Officials said those credit card bills are likely going to be harder to pay off because interest rates are also expected to rise.
Americans are making more money, as average hourly earnings have gone up by more than 5% in the past year, but their paychecks aren’t going much further with the highest inflation in 40 years.
Analysts say it’s not clear yet if the increase in credit card debt is a sign of confidence in the economy or a sign of concern.
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Search for escaped inmate, former corrections officer enters ninth day
The believed getaway car was located in Tennessee on Friday
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WAFF/Gray News) - Officials released more information on the search for an escaped inmate and former corrections officer as it enters the ninth day.
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Casey White and Vicky White, according to WAFF. Border Patrol has been on alert since April 29.
The Lauderdale Sheriff’s Office reported on May 6 that the 2007 Ford Edge that authorities believe Vicky White and Casey White were driving was found in Tennessee.
According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, the car was found east of I-65 near Spring Hill.
The car was a gold/copper color and had damage to the left rear bumper.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, where the car was found, reported the car appeared to have been abandoned a week ago and there was no sign the two were still in the area.
During a press conference, Singleton also reported Vicky White was staying at a Quality Inn in Florence, Alabama, near where the getaway car was parked the night before she allegedly helped Casey White escape.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office released a new video that shows Vicky White at a hotel the night before the disappearance.
On May 5, U.S. Marshals released new photos of Casey White and Vicky White. The photos show Casey White with tattoos on his chest, arms and upper back, including some affiliated with the Alabama-based white supremacist prison gang Southern Brotherhood.
WAFF EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Marshal provides insight on nationwide manhunt
Vicky White has long blonde hair, but newly released photos show what the former corrections officer would look like with dyed or longer/shorter hair. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 145 pounds and reportedly has a waddling gait.
Casey White stands at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 330 pounds. According to an official with the U.S. Marshals, he also has a tattoo of eyeballs on the back of his head.
On April 29, the inmate and the former Assistant Director of Corrections were reported missing.
Vicky White and Casey White left the Lauderdale County Detention Center at 9:30 a.m. allegedly heading to the courthouse. Singleton said she was taking him to a mental health evaluation at the time of the escape. Singleton later confirmed there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation.
A warrant has been issued for Vicky White’s arrest on first-degree permitting or facilitating escape charges.
According to WAFF’s independent investigation, the two had a “special relationship.
The U.S. Marshal Service announced via Twitter that it will be offering up to $10,000 for information regarding Casey White. The Marshal Service is also offering up to $5,000 for information regarding Vicky White.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has also issued two rewards for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Vicky White and Casey White.
“Both Casey White and Vicky White pose a major threat to the public, and they must be apprehended. I am pleased to offer this support as law enforcement works diligently to get these dangerous criminals behind bars,” Ivey said.
Both rewards are in the amount of $5,000.
Vicky White and Casey White are considered armed and dangerous. If you see them, you should not approach them and call 911.
To submit information regarding the Casey White or Vicky White, call 1-800-336-0102 or download the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
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Caught on camera: Woman falls in manhole with loose cover
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - After a Colorado woman took a nasty fall into a storm drain, she says no one has responded to her requests to fix the loose manhole cover.
Sara Brown is still in a lot of pain after a May 1 incident that resulted in a trip to the emergency room. Video captured by a neighbor’s surveillance camera shows Brown walking on the sidewalk through her mother’s neighborhood when she suddenly falls into a storm drain with a loose cover.
“I put my right foot on to it, and I fell into the hole. My right leg went completely into the hole, and my left leg kind of jacked and caught on the lip of it,” Brown said. “I have hurt my left shin. I’ve got sores on my shoulders. I have got abrasions all over my left thigh and calf.”
Brown, who’s already handicapped, said she called Colorado Springs city officials that night to report the problem, not wanting anyone else to get hurt like she did. The representative on the other end of that call said they took down the information and are looking into the claim.
But Brown says nobody came to fix the manhole. Four days later, it was still a looming hazard, despite Brown calling the city again.
“I can’t imagine another child or somebody else coming by and having this happen to them,” Brown said. “As deep as this hole is, if a kid comes over here and it happens, they’re gonna go right to the bottom, and they can sustain more damage than what I did.”
The manhole is not far from a park and a school.
Brown says she has hired an attorney and has intentions to sue. She claims she’ll never walk over another manhole again.
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EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas’ next immigration fight
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Forty years after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right to a public education for all students regardless of legal status, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says that decision is another longstanding precedent worth challenging.
The Republican is raising the idea of Texas mounting a renewed challenge over school funding for children living in the U.S. without legal authorization. It comes as the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears ready to overturn another decades-old ruling, Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to an abortion nearly 50 years ago.
The comments by Abbott, who is running for a third term in November and has elevated his national profile over the past year through hardline immigration measures, drew swift criticism from immigration rights groups and the White House.
Here’s what to know:
WHAT WOULD TEXAS CHALLENGE?
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
The ruling held that the Texas law violated the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. It is considered by legal experts to be a landmark case over public education.
Advocates for strict immigration limits have previously sought ways to weaken the decision. One of the more prominent tests came when California voters in 1994 approved Proposition 187, which prohibited immigrants in the country without legal authorization from receiving public health care, education or other social services. The law was overturned.
“What the court recognized in Plyler is that you’re creating a shadow population,” said Geoffrey Hoffman, director of the Immigration Clinic at the University of Houston Law Center. “In other words, these children, there’ll be repercussions throughout their lives if they don’t get an education.”
WHAT DID ABBOTT SAY?
Texas Republicans have moved increasingly to the right during Abbott’s seven years in office, particularly over immigration and border security, which Abbott has made the cornerstone of his administration.
One law Abbott signed in 2017 lets police ask during routine stops whether someone is in the U.S. legally. More recently, Abbott has spent billions of dollars on a sweeping border security mission called Operation Lone Star, which has resulted in state troopers arresting migrants on trespassing charges and thousands of National Guard members stationed on the border.
On Wednesday, a conservative talk radio host asked Abbott what he could do about the costs of educating children living in the U.S. without legal authorization, describing it as a burden on local districts. It is unclear how many such students there are or the costs, as Texas does not track citizenship in classrooms.
Abbott pointed to the Plyler decision in his answer.
“I think we will resurrect that case and challenge this issue again,” Abbott said. “Because the expenses are extraordinary and the times are different than when Plyler v. Doe was issued many decades ago.”
Asked again about it Thursday, Abbott said the crux of the argument would be that the federal government should foot the bill amid the high numbers of migrant crossings.
Hoffman said Texas made those same economic arguments in the Plyler case and was rejected by the court.
WHAT’S BEEN THE RESPONSE?
Immigration rights advocates, Democrats and the White House bristled at Abbott’s remarks.
One of the groups behind the Plyler case, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, said Abbott was trying to inflict harm the court sought to avoid decades ago. Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the former presidential candidate who is running against Abbott in November, accused the governor of being “against providing public education to all the children of the state of Texas.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
Abbott gave no timeline of when or how Texas might bring a new challenge. Any new law drafted by Republicans would have to wait until 2023, when the state Legislature returns.
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Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
UZHHOROD, Ukraine (AP) — Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with first lady Olena Zelenska to show U.S. support for the embattled nation as Russia presses its punishing war in the eastern regions.
Biden traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.
“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day,” the U.S. first lady told Zelenska. “I thought it was important to show the Ukrainian people that this war has to stop and this war has been brutal and that the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine.”
Biden spent about two hours in Ukraine, traveling by vehicle to the town of Uzhhorod, about a 10-minute drive from a Slovakian border village where she had toured a border processing facility.
Zelenska thanked Biden for her “courageous act” and said, “We understand what it takes for the U.S. first lady to come here during a war when military actions are taking place every day, where the air sirens are happening every day -- even today.”
The two first ladies came together in a small classroom, sitting across a table from one another and greeting each other in front of reporters before they met in private. Zelenska and her children have been at an undisclosed location for their safety.
The school where they met has been turned into transitional housing for Ukrainian migrants from elsewhere in the country.
The visit allowed Biden to conduct the kind of personal diplomacy that her husband would like to be doing himself.
President Joe Biden, who took a call from his wife while she was in the motorcade after the visit to Uzhhorod, said during his visit to Poland in March that he was disappointed he could not visit Ukraine to see conditions “firsthand” but that he was not allowed, likely due to security reasons. The White House said as recently as last week that the president “would love to visit” but there were no plans for him to do so at this time.
The meeting came about after the two first ladies exchanged correspondence in recent weeks, according to U.S. officials who declined to provide further details because they were not authorized to discuss the ladies’ private communications.
As she arrived at the school, Biden, who was wearing a Mother’s Day corsage that was a gift from her husband, embraced Zelenska and presented her with a bouquet. After their private meeting, the two joined a group of children who live at the school in making tissue-paper bears to give as Mother’s Day gifts.
Biden’s visit follows recent stops in the war-torn country by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress, as well as a joint trip by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
Her visit was limited to western Ukraine; Russia is concentrating its military power in eastern Ukraine, and she was not in harm’s way. On the same day as Biden’s visit, a Russian bomb flattened a school in eastern Ukraine that had been sheltering about 90 people in its basement, with dozens feared dead. Also Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Ukraine to meet with the president and “reaffirm Canada’s unwavering support for the Ukrainian people,” according to his office.
Earlier, in the Slovakian border village of Vysne Nemecke, she toured its border processing facility, surveying operations set up by the United Nations and other relief organizations to assist Ukrainians seeking refuge. Biden attended a religious service in a tent set up as a chapel, where a priest intoned, “We pray for the people of Ukraine.”
And before that, in Kosice, Biden met and offered support to Ukrainian mothers in Slovakia who have been displaced by Russia’s war. She assured them that the “hearts of the American people” are behind them.
At a bus station in the city that is now a 24-hour refugee processing center, Biden found herself in an extended conversation with a Ukrainian woman who said she struggles to explain the war to her three children because she cannot understand it herself.
“I cannot explain because I don’t know myself and I’m a teacher,” Victorie Kutocha, who had her arms around her 7-year-old daughter, Yulie, told Biden.
At one point, Kutocha asked, “Why?” seeming to seek an explanation for Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine on Feb. 24.
‘It’s so hard to understand,” the first lady replied.
The 24-hour facility is one of six refugee centers in Slovakia, providing an average of 300 to 350 people daily with food, showers, clothing, emergency on-site accommodations and other services, according to information provided by the White House.
Biden also dropped in at a Slovakian public school that has taken in displaced students.
Slovakian and Ukrainian moms were brought together at the school for a Mother’s Day event while their children made crafts to give them as gifts.
Biden went from table to table meeting the mothers and kids. She told some of the women that she wanted to come and " say the hearts of the American people are with the mothers of Ukraine.”
“I just wanted to come and show you our support,” she said before departing for Vysne Nemecke.
In recent weeks border crossings are averaging less than 2,000 per day, down from over 10,000 per day immediately after Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, and a large portion of that flow is daily cross border traffic.
Biden is on a four-day visit to Eastern Europe to highlight U.S. support for Ukrainian refugees and for the allied countries such as Romania and Slovakia that are providing a safe haven for them.
She spent Friday and Saturday in Romania, visiting with U.S. troops and meeting with Ukrainian refugee mothers and children.
With her trip, the American first lady followed the path of prior sitting first ladies who also traveled to war or conflict zones.
Eleanor Roosevelt visited servicemen abroad during World War II to help boost troop morale. Pat Nixon joined President Richard Nixon on his 1969 trip to South Vietnam, becoming the first first lady to visit a combat zone, according to the National First Ladies’ Library. She flew 18 miles from Saigon in an open helicopter, accompanied by U.S. Secret Service agents.
Hillary Clinton visited a combat zone, stopping in Bosnia in 1996. Four years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and during the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, Laura Bush went to Kabul in 2005 and Melania Trump accompanied President Donald Trump to Iraq in December 2018.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that the name of Ukraine’s first lady is Olena Zelenska, not Olena Zelenskyy.
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Western officials visit Ukraine after deadly school bombing
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainians were feared dead Sunday after a Russian bomb flattened a school sheltering about 90 people in its basement, while Ukrainian troops refused to surrender at a besieged steel plant that Moscow’s invading forces sped to seize before Russia’s Victory Day holiday.
The governor of Luhansk province, one of two areas that make up the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas, said the school in the village of Bilohorivka caught fire after Saturday’s bombing. Emergency crews found two bodies and rescued 30 people, he said.
“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead,” Gov. Serhiy Haidai wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Russian shelling also killed two boys, ages 11 and 14, in the nearby town of Pryvillia, he said.
The largest European conflict since World War II has developed into a punishing war of attrition due to the Ukrainian military’s unexpectedly effective defense. Since failing to capture Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, Moscow’s forces have attacked cities, towns and villages in eastern and southern Ukraine but not gained much ground, according to Western military analysts.
To demonstrate success in time for Victory Day on Monday, the Russian military worked to complete its takeover of Mariupol, which has been under relentless assault since the start of the war. The sprawling seaside steel mill where an estimated 2,000 Ukrainian fighters made a last stand is the only part of the city not under Russian control.
All the remaining women, children and older civilians who were sheltering with the fighters in the Azovstal plant were evacuated Saturday. The Ukrainian troops rejected deadlines given by the Russians who said the defenders could leave with their lives if they laid down their arms.
Capt. Sviatoslav Palamar, the deputy commander of the Azov Regiment, a Ukrainian National Guard battalion holding the steel mill, told an online news conference Sunday that the site was targeted overnight by three fighter jet sorties, artillery and tanks.
“We are under constant shelling,” he said, adding that Russian infantry tried to storm the plant -- a claim Russian officials denied in recent days - and to lay landmines.
Palamar said there was a “multitude of casualties” at the plant.
Lt. Illya Samoilenko, another member of the Azov Regiment, said there were a “couple of hundred” wounded soldiers at the plant, but he declined at the same news conference to reveal how many abled-body fighters also remained in the plant.
He described the situation as dire because they didn’t have life-saving equipment in their tunnels. He also said fighters had to dig out people by hand when some bunkers collapsed under the Russian shelling.
“The truth is, we are unique because no one expected we would last so long,” Samoilenko said. “Surrender for us is unacceptable because we cannot grant such a gift to the enemy.”
After rescuers evacuated the last civilians, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was trying to secure humanitarian corridors for residents of Mariupol and surrounding towns to leave.
The Ukrainian government has reached out to international organizations to try to secure safe passage for the fighters remaining in the plant’s underground tunnels and bunkers.
The Ukrainian leader was expected to hold online talks Sunday with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from other Group of Seven countries. The meeting is partly meant to display unity among Western allies on Victory in Europe Day, which marks Nazi Germany’s 1945 surrender.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Irpin Sunday, which had been damaged by Russia’s attempt to take Kyiv at the start of the war, according to Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne and Irpin Mayor Olexander Markushyn.
Markushyn posted images of Trudeau on social media, saying that the Canadian leader was shocked by the damage he saw at civilian homes.
Canadian officials said the prime minister would meet with Zelenskyy and “reaffirm Canada’s unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.”
Zelenskyy also met Sunday with the German parliament speaker, Bärbel Bas, in Kyiv to discuss further defense assistance as well as sanctions against Russia, according to Zelenskyy’s press office.
Trudeau is the latest Western leader to visit Ukraine to offer their support to the war-ravaged country. The prime ministers of the U.K., Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia traveled there earlier, as did the U.N.’s secretary-general.
U.S. first lady Jill Biden also made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine Sunday for a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with Zelenskyy’s wife, first lady Olena Zelenska. They visited a village school as Russia pressed its punishing war in the eastern regions.
Elsewhere, on Ukraine’s coast, explosions echoed again Sunday across the major Black Sea port of Odesa, which Russia struck with six cruise missiles on Saturday, while rocket fire damaged some 250 apartments, according to the city council.
Ukrainian leaders warned that attacks would only worsen in the lead-up to Victory Day, the May 9 holiday when Russia celebrates Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945 with military parades. Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to want to proclaim some kind of triumph in Ukraine when he addresses the troops on Red Square on Monday.
Zelenskyy released a video address Sunday marking the day of the Allied victory in Europe 77 years ago, drawing parallels between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the evils of Nazism.
The black-and-white video, published on social media, showed Zelenskyy standing in front of a ruined apartment block in Borodyanka, one of the Kyiv suburbs pummeled before Russian troops withdrew from the capital region weeks ago.
“Every year, on May 8, along with the whole civilized world, we pay our respects to everyone who defended the planet against Nazism during World War II,” Zelenskyy said, adding that prior generations of Ukrainians understood the significance of the words “Never again,” a phrase often used as a vow to never allow a repeat of the horrors of the Holoucaust.
“We knew the price our ancestors have paid for this wisdom. We knew how important it was to protect it and pass it on to our descendants. … But we hadn’t any notion that our generation will witness the abuse of these words,” he said.
In neighboring Moldova, Russian and separatists troops were on “full alert,” the Ukrainian military warned. The region has increasingly become a focus of worries that the conflict could expand beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Pro-Russian forces broke off the Transnistria section of Moldova in 1992, and around 1,500 Russian troops have been stationed there since, ostensibly as peacekeepers. Those forces are on “full combat readiness,” Ukraine said, without giving details on how it came to the assessment.
Vadim Krasnoselsky, the president of the unrecognized territory, denied those claims, saying it “does not pose a threat to neighboring states, observes neutrality and remains committed to the principle of resolving all issues at the negotiating table.”
Moscow has sought to sweep across southern Ukraine both to cut off the country from the Black Sea and to create a corridor to Transnistria. But it has struggled to achieve those objectives.
In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine’s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war’s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia’s efforts to control the sea.
A satellite image taken Sunday morning by Planet Labs PBC showed smoke rising from two sites on the island. On the island’s southern edge, a fire smoked next to debris. That corresponded to a video released by the Ukrainian military showing a strike on a Russian helicopter that had flown to the island.
The most intense combat in recent days has taken place in eastern Ukraine. A Ukrainian counteroffensive near Kharkiv, a city in the northeast that is the country’s second-largest, “is making significant progress and will likely advance to the Russian border in the coming days or weeks,” according to the Institute for the Study of War.
The Washington-based think tank added that “the Ukrainian counteroffensive demonstrates promising Ukrainian capabilities.”
However, the Ukrainian army withdrew from Luhansk province’s embattled city of Popasna, Haidai, the regional governor, said Sunday. In a video interview posted on his Telegram channel, Haidai said that Kyiv’s troops had “moved to stronger positions, which they had prepared ahead of time.”
Rodion Miroshnik, a representative of the pro-Kremlin, separatist Luhansk People’s Republic, said its forces and Russian troops had captured most of Popasna after two months of fierce fighting.
The Russia-backed rebels have established a breakaway region in Luhansk and neighboring Donetsk, which together make up Ukraine’s industrial heartland known as the Donbas. Russia has targeted areas still under Ukrainian control.
One million residents in Luhansk, including those in separatist-held territory, were left without running water Sunday after Russian shelling damaged a local water utility, the region’s Ukrainian governor wrote on social media.
To the west in Dnipropetrovsk province, the governor said a 12-year-old boy was killed by a cluster munition that he found after a Russian attack. An international treaty bans the use of those kind of explosives, but neither Russia nor Ukraine have signed the agreement.
The regional governor, Valentyn Reznichenko, said the boy was the sixth local child killed by cluster munitions.
“This war is treacherous,” he wrote on social media. “It is near, even when it is invisible.”
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Yesica Fisch in Bakhmut, David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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NC officers kill man setting cars ablaze near police station
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Officers shot and killed a man Saturday afternoon who was throwing Molotov cocktails and setting cars on fire near a police station in Raleigh, North Carolina, authorities said.
The confrontation began after an officer observed a man lighting vehicles on fire in a parking lot near a district station at around 1:20 p.m., Police Chief Estella Patterson said at a news conference.
The officer called for assistance, and three other officers came to help, she said, and the officers ordered the man to stop. Patterson said the man continued to throw Molotov cocktails, ultimately tossing one near an officer close to him.
“Multiple officers then discharged their weapons, and the individual was struck multiple times,” Patterson said.
Police then moved the man away from two vehicles that had become engulfed in flames and attempted life-saving efforts, Patterson said. He was rushed by paramedics to a hospital but died. He wasn’t immediately identified.
Body cameras were active, as well as cameras outside the police station that captured events, Patterson said, adding she didn’t have any immediate information on the number of shots fired or how many had struck the man.
She thanked firefighters for quickly arriving and putting out the flames.
Although the chief didn’t elaborate on the vehicles burned, news photographs showed a police vehicle with what appeared to be a blackened and heavily damaged engine bay being towed away.
The police chief said an investigation is ongoing and more details of the shooting would be released in a report in coming days.
The FBI was notified in keeping with department policy, Patterson added, noting the investigation’s findings will be submitted to the Wake County district attorney.
The shooting took place near the department’s southeast district station in Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city. Police, fire and other emergency response vehicles swarmed the street afterward and the stretch of road remained close for several hours while the investigation continued.
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Queen’s home movies to be in new documentary for Jubilee
LONDON (AP) — Previously-unseen home movies from Queen Elizabeth II’s personal archive — including footage capturing the monarch as a young mother and her beaming at her engagement ring — will be shown in a new documentary, the BBC said Sunday.
The queen granted the broadcaster unprecedented access to hundreds of home movies shot by her, her parents and her late husband Prince Philip, as part of celebrations for her upcoming Platinum Jubilee, honoring her 70 years on the throne.
The videos record the queen’s life from when she was a baby in a pram to her coronation in 1953.
One clip captured the first extended visit of Philip to Balmoral Castle in Scotland in 1946, before his engagement to Elizabeth was made public. The footage depicts a beaming Princess Elizabeth showing off her engagement ring to the camera.
Philip and Elizabeth wed in November 1947 and were married for 73 years, until Philip’s death last April just a few months before his 100th birthday.
Simon Young, the BBC’s commissioning editor for history, said the broadcaster was honored to have access to the queen’s personal film collection.
“This documentary is an extraordinary glimpse into a deeply personal side of the royal family that is rarely seen, and it’s wonderful to be able to share it with the nation as we mark her Platinum Jubilee,” he said.
“Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen” will air in the U.K. on May 29, ahead of a week of national celebrations to mark the queen’s 70 years on the throne.
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Search for escaped Alabama inmate, corrections officer enters day 10
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Sunday marks day 10 of the search for an escaped inmate and former Assistant Director of Corrections from Alabama.
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Vicky White and Casey White, according to WAFF. Border Patrol has been on alert since April 29.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday that the 2007 Ford Edge that authorities believe Vicky White and Casey White were driving was found in Tennessee.
According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, the car was found east of I-65 near Spring Hill.
The car was a gold/copper color and had damage to the left rear bumper. It also appeared to have been spray painted in a few areas in an attempt to change the color.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, where the car was found, reported the car appeared to have been abandoned a week ago and there was no sign the two were still in the area.
During a press conference, Singleton said that Vicky White stayed at a hotel near where the getaway car was parked. Video shows Vicky White at the hotel the night before helping Casey White escape.
On May 5, U.S. Marshals released new photos of Casey White and Vicky White.
Vicky White has long blonde hair, but newly released photos show what the former corrections officer would look like with dyed or longer/shorter hair. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 145 pounds and reportedly has a waddling gait.
Casey White stands at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 330 pounds. According to an official with the U.S. Marshals, he also has a tattoo of eyeballs on the back of his head. Additionally, Casey has tattoos on his chest, arms and upper back including some affiliated with the Alabama-based white supremacist prison gang Southern Brotherhood.
On April 29, the inmate and the former Assistant Director of Corrections were reported missing.
Vicky White and Casey White left the Lauderdale County Detention Center at 9:30 a.m. allegedly heading to the courthouse. Vicky White said she was taking Casey White to a mental health evaluation and then to seek medical care because she was not feeling well. Singleton later confirmed there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation.
A warrant has been issued for Vicky White’s arrest on first-degree permitting or facilitating escape charges. The maximum time in prison is 10 years with a $15,000 fine.
According to WAFF’s independent investigation, the two had a “special relationship.
The U.S. Marshal Service announced that it will be offering up to $10,000 for information regarding Casey White. The Marshal Service is also offering up to $5,000 for information regarding Vicky White.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has also issued two rewards for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Vicky White and Casey White.
“Both Casey White and Vicky White pose a major threat to the public, and they must be apprehended. I am pleased to offer this support as law enforcement works diligently to get these dangerous criminals behind bars,” Ivey said.
Both rewards are in the amount of $5,000.
Vicky White and Casey White are considered armed and dangerous. If you see them, you should not approach them and call 911.
To submit information regarding the Casey White or Vicky White, call 1-800-336-0102 or download the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
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Trump lawyers detail document hunt in contempt ruling fight
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s legal team wants to void a contempt ruling and $10,000-per-day fine against the former president over a subpoena for documents related to a New York civil investigation into his business dealings, saying they’ve conducted a detailed search for the relevant files.
A new, 66-page court filing dated Friday describes Trump’s lawyers’ efforts to produce documents sought by New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office, which is probing whether Trump may have misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses on financial statements for over a decade.
Trump has called the investigation a political witch hunt and recently called James, who is Black, “racist” and said the courts were “biased, unyielding, and totally unfair.”
Last week, a New York appellate judge rejected his bid to suspend the fine while Trump appeals the decision.
In the recent court filing, Trump attorney Alina Habba said the responses to the subpoena were complete and correct and that no relevant documents or information were withheld.
Habba conducted searches of Trump’s offices and private quarters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, and his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, according to the filing, but didn’t find any relevant documents that hadn’t already been produced. The filing also detailed searches of other locations including file cabinets and storage areas at the Trump Organization’s offices in New York.
In a separate sworn affidavit included with the filing, Trump stated there aren’t any relevant documents that haven’t already been produced.
He added that he owns two cellphones: an iPhone for personal use that he submitted in March to be searched as part of the subpoena, then submitted again in May; plus a second phone he was recently given that’s only used to post on Truth Social, the social media network he started after his ban from Twitter, Facebook and other platforms.
In a previous court ruling, Habba called the contempt ruling and fine “unconscionable and indefensible.”
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Virus found in pig heart used in human transplant
(AP) - Researchers trying to learn what killed the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig have discovered the organ harbored an animal virus but cannot yet say if it played any role in the man’s death.
A Maryland man, 57-year-old David Bennett Sr., died in March, two months after the groundbreaking experimental transplant. University of Maryland doctors said Thursday they found an unwelcome surprise — viral DNA inside the pig heart. They did not find signs that this bug, called porcine cytomegalovirus, was causing an active infection.
But a major worry about animal-to-human transplants is the risk that it could introduce new kinds of infections to people.
Because some viruses are “latent,” meaning they lurk without causing disease, “it could be a hitchhiker,” Dr. Bartley Griffith, the surgeon who performed Bennett’s transplant, told The Associated Press.
Still, development is under way of more sophisticated tests to “make sure that we don’t miss these kinds of viruses,” added Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, scientific director of the university’s xenotransplant program.
The animal virus was first reported by MIT Technology Review, citing a scientific presentation Griffith gave to the American Society of Transplantation last month.
For decades, doctors have tried using animal organs to save human lives without success. Bennett, who was dying and ineligible for a human heart transplant, underwent the last-ditch operation using a heart from a pig genetically modified to lower the risk that his immune system would rapidly reject such a foreign organ.
The Maryland team said the donor pig was healthy, had passed testing required by the Food and Drug Administration to check for infections, and was raised in a facility designed to prevent animals from spreading infections. Revivicor, the company that provided the animal, declined to comment.
Griffith said his patient, while very ill, had been recovering fairly well from the transplant when one morning he woke up worse, with symptoms similar to an infection. Doctors ran numerous tests to try to understand the cause, and gave Bennett a variety of antibiotics, antiviral medication and an immune-boosting treatment. But the pig heart became swollen, filled with fluid and eventually quit functioning.
“What was the virus doing, if anything, that might have caused the swelling in his heart?” Griffith asked. “Honestly we don’t know.”
The reaction also didn’t appear to be a typical organ rejection, he said, noting the investigation still is underway.
Meanwhile doctors at other medical centers around the country have been experimenting with animal organs in donated human bodies and are anxious to attempt formal studies in living patients soon. It’s not clear how the pig virus will affect those plans.
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Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
NEW YORK (AP) — Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote work schedule by showing up to the office once a week.
The new hybrid schedule at his job at a state agency in Stratford, Connecticut, still enabled him to spend time cooking dinner for his family and taking his teenage daughter to basketball.
But in the next few months, he’s facing the likelihood of more mandatory days in the office. And that’s creating stress for the father of three.
Carmona, 37, whose father died from COVD-19 last year, worries about contracting the virus but he also ticks off a list of other anxieties: increased costs for lunch and gas, day care costs for his newborn baby, and his struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
“Working from home has been a lot less stressful when it comes to work-life balance,” said Carmona, who works in finance at Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families. “You are more productive because there are a lot less distractions.”
As more companies mandate a return to the office, workers must readjust to pre-pandemic rituals like long commutes, juggling child care and physically interacting with colleagues. But such routines have become more difficult two years later. Spending more time with your colleagues could increase exposure to the coronavirus, for example, while inflation has increased costs for lunch and commuting.
Among workers who were remote and have gone back at least one day a week in-person, more say things in general have gotten better than worse and that they’ve been more productive rather than less, an April poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows. But the level of stress for these workers is elevated.
Overall, among employed adults, the April AP-NORC poll shows 16% say they work remotely, 13% work both remotely and in-person and 72% say they work only in-person.
Thirty-nine percent of employees who had worked at home but have returned to the office say the way things are going generally has gotten better since returning in-person at the workplace, while 23% say things have gotten worse; 38% say things have stayed the same. Forty-five percent say the amount of work getting done has improved, while 18% say it’s worsened.
But 41% of returned workers say the amount of stress they experience has worsened; 22% say it’s gotten better and 37% say it hasn’t changed.
Even workers who have been in person throughout the pandemic are more negative than positive about the way the pandemic has impacted their work lives. Thirty-five percent say the way things are going in general has gotten worse, while 20% say it’s gotten better. Fifty percent say their stress has worsened, while just 11% say it’s gotten better; 39% say there’s no difference.
At least half of in-person workers say balancing responsibilities, potential COVID exposure at work, their commute and social interaction are sources of stress. But fewer than a third call these “major” sources of stress.
People with children were more likely to report their return was having an adverse effect, some of it stemming from concerns about keeping their families safe from COVID and maintaining a better work-life balance. Most said it could help alleviate stress if their employer provided more flexible work options and workplace safety precautions from the virus. But for some workers, a physical return — in any form — will be hard to navigate.
“A lot of people have gotten accustomed to working from home. It’s been two years,” said Jessica Edwards, national director of strategic alliances and development at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a U.S.-based advocacy group. “For companies, it’s all about prioritizing mental health and being communicative about it. They should not be afraid of asking their employees how are they really doing.”
Companies like Vanguard are now expanding virtual wellness workshops that started in the early days of the pandemic or before. They’re also expanding benefits to include meditation apps and virtual therapy. Meanwhile, Target, which hasn’t set a mandatory return, is giving teams the flexibility of adjusting meeting times to earlier or later in the day to accommodate employees’ schedules.
A lot is at stake. Estimates show that untreated mental illness may cost companies up to $300 billion annually, largely due to impacts on productivity, absenteeism, and increases in medical and disability expenses, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Russ Glass, CEO of online mental health and wellbeing platform Headspace Health, said he has seen a fourfold spike in the use of behavioral health coaching and a fivefold spike in clinical services like therapy and psychiatric help during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic days. With apps like Ginger and Headspace, the company serves more than 100 million people and 3,500 companies. Among the top worries: anxiety over contracting COVID-19, and struggles with work-life balance.
“We haven’t seen it abate. That level of care has just stayed high,” Glass said.
The constant wave of new virus surges hasn’t helped.
Francine Yoon, a 24-year-old food scientist at Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America, in Itasca, Illinois, has been working mostly in person since the pandemic, including at her current job that she started last fall. But moving in last year with her older parents, both in their early 60s, has led to some heightened level of anxiety because she’s worried about passing on the virus to them. She said every surge of new cases creates some anxiety.
“When cases are low, I feel comfortable and confident that I am OK and that I will be OK,” she said. ‘When surges occur, I can’t help but become cautious.”
As for Carmona, he’s trying to lower his stress and is considering participating in his office’s online meditation sessions. He’s also thinking of carpooling to reduce gas costs.
“I am one of those people that take it day by day,” he said. “You have to try to keep your stress level balanced because you will run your brain into the ground thinking about things that could go haywire.”
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The AP-NORC poll of 1,085 adults was conducted April 14-18 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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CHEYENNE – Wyoming missed one opportunity earlier this year to become the first state to have its own virtual currency.
That hasn’t dashed the hopes of some cryptocurrency stakeholders and legislators. They still hope, via a second try, to beat out any other state in coming up with the first digital token tied to the value of an actual U.S. dollar.
It’s believed that no other state was as far along as Wyoming in trying to come up with what is known as a stable coin, which is a popular form of virtual money with real value tied to another asset. In the case of Wyoming’s stable token, each one would have been redeemable for $1.
Things were looking good at the end of the 2022 legislative session for the fans of such a financial product, which would be issued by the office of the state treasurer. Senate File 106, the Wyoming Stable Token Act, had passed both the House and Senate by wide margins.
Things changed when, on March 25, Gov. Mark Gordon surprised some legislators and industry officials by vetoing SF 106. He cited concerns that the state treasurer’s office might not have been capable of dealing with the new kind of currency, among other worries: “I look forward to seeing a more thoroughly vetted bill in the Legislature’s 2023 General Session.”
In interviews with and emails to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle since the veto, a number of those involved in the legislative process around this bill expressed optimism the proposal can be revived. It potentially could be revised in time to pass next year and then be signed into law by the governor.
For now, according to a variety of organizations, like the Coin Center, no plan has progressed as far elsewhere in the U.S. as it did here. Wyoming appears to be “the only state legislature that has had legislation proposing to create a state stable coin or stable token,” wrote Heather Morton, the National Conference of State Legislatures’ senior fellow for fiscal affairs, in an email Thursday to the WTE.
First-mover advantage
Stakeholders’ concern is that another state, particularly one with a full-time legislature, could beat Wyoming to the stable coin punch. In that scenario, another state could launch its own currency before Wyoming could do so.
“A year delay is incredibly costly,” warned Sen. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie, the prime sponsor of SF 106. “You need to either win or be one of the many losers.
“When it comes to an innovation like this, second place is the first loser,” he said by phone. “If any other state were to copy this idea and get the product out the door quickly, we, like everyone else, would just use that one.”
Under the vetoed plan, Wyoming could have eventually earned income via issuing the digital money. The extra proceeds could be in the form of money beyond the value of all of the issued stable tokens. Once the state exceeded a 102% threshold of that value, some of the excess funds could have gone into accounts related to schools and to the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund reserve account.
“It’s disappointing that a bipartisan enrolled act that had extremely high support in both chambers got vetoed,” wrote Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, in an email to the WTE in the days after Gordon’s action. “It would have helped to diversify the state’s revenue streams and had lots of checks to ensure it would be enacted appropriately.”
Many private financial firms have issued or are interested in such stable coins. As interest among banks, consumers and others in crypto has increased in recent years, so also has attention increased about such stable financial instruments.
“That all died on the vine when that hit the governor’s office,” Wyoming digital mining adviser Sean Murphy said about momentum for this stable coin. He noted the legislation would not have required the state to issue it should it be determined that doing so would violate the law.
“It was like we lost that chance while the stable coin market is hot.”
These investments could be equated to a money market kind of fund, where the tokens are not meant to gain or lose value beyond what an underlying asset itself does. In Wyoming, under the plan that Gordon vetoed, the state would have invested the money it got by issuing the digital currency in U.S. Treasury bills. Such bonds are considered to be extremely safe investments, just like having savings in U.S. dollars or in another widely used physical currency.
Legislative process
Legislators and those from the crypto industry said neither Gordon nor his aides appeared to have sought changes to SF 106 or voiced opposition before it passed.
Generally speaking, “often the governor is not actively involved in legislation” during the drafting and lawmaker consideration process, Gordon’s spokesperson, Michael Pearlman, said by phone Thursday. “He tends to wait until the legislation is brought to him” to issue such an assessment, Pearlman added.
Pearlman emphasized that Gordon “did make it clear in the (veto) letter that he encouraged them to bring the bill back.”
By contrast to the governor’s office, some said, the state treasurer’s office did engage with stakeholders during the legislative process. The treasurer’s office said Friday it did not yet have any comment.
In his veto letter, Gordon went on at some length about issues with the state treasurer. During the legislative session, there were news reports that the treasurer’s office was not able to fully track some funds.
“The Wyoming Treasurer’s Office is struggling to keep current with its other obligations to the state, and despite assurances that the processes described in this bill are simple and straightforward, I remain unconvinced that this camel can carry even one more straw,” Gordon had written in his late March veto message.
A Dec. 31 deadline to issue a stable coin “is quite aggressive, especially considering the Treasurer’s Office, which is tasked with implementing this Act, is busy addressing other critical concerns related to accounting for its other investment activities,” Gordon also wrote.
It was not “entirely clear that the issuance of a Wyoming cryptocurrency, backed by assets held by Wyoming taxpayers, yet traded by others, would not run afoul of Article 16, Section 6 of the Wyoming Constitution,” according to Gordon. SF 106 stipulated that the attorney general would have had until Nov. 1 to report on any legal concerns.
Already, the failure of SF 106 to become law has changed some plans.
Before the veto, American CryptoFed had planned to use the Wyoming stable tokens to essentially convert its own digital currency into another financial instrument in order to pay for sales and use taxes.
“In anticipation of the Wyoming Stable Token law, American CryptoFed DAO did build its business plan to use Wyoming Stable Token,” Chief Operating Officer Xiaomeng Zhou said via email this past week. The “Wyoming Stable Token is necessary to create an end-to-end token economy. Now, American CryptoFed DAO is planning to use USD Coin (USDC), another stable coin jointly issued by Circle and Coinbase, hoping Wyoming Stable Token can become a reality in the near future.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/could-wyoming-still-be-the-first-state-to-have-its-own-virtual-currency/article_4ab2619f-e0d5-5f78-8d10-0646b9332ca9.html | 2022-05-08T16:51:40Z |
‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022
(AP) - The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to " Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the Walt Disney Co. said Sunday.
Not only did it more than double the opening of the first “Doctor Strange,” which opened to $85 million in 2016, it’s also the biggest opener of the year, ahead of “The Batman’s” $134 million; the second biggest of the pandemic, behind “Spider-Man: Far From Home’s” $260.1 million; and the sixth biggest of all time globally.
Internationally, it’s doing even better with an estimated $265 million since opening Wednesday. In total, “Doctor Strange 2″ has already made $450 million.
Spider-Man is at least partially to thank for the massive debut. Benedict Cumberbatch’s powerful sorcerer appeared prominently in " Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which has become the third biggest movie of all time since opening in December. “Doctor Strange 2″ picks up several months after the events of “No Way Home,” and brings in Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff, who became even more popular thanks to the recent Disney+ series “WandaVision.”
The film also has a gigantic footprint. It’s playing in 4,534 theaters in the U.S. and Canada alone, which according to Disney is the seventh widest opening ever. Premium format screens, including IMAX and 3D, accounted for 36% of the overall box office.
“Summer blockbuster season is off to a roaring start with ‘Doctor Strange’ — an excellent sign for the phenomenal slate ahead,” Rich Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX, said in a statement.
Hollywood’s summer movie season typically kicks off in early May and runs through the end of August and — aside from the last two years — regularly accounts for over $4 billion in ticket sales (or about 40% of the year’s grosses).
Sam Raimi stepped up to direct “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which reportedly cost around $200 million to make — though that number doesn’t account for the many more millions spent on marketing and promotion.
Over the weekend, the film has trended on social media for everything from its many cameos to a spirited debate over its PG-13 rating and whether or not the horror elements warranted something more restrictive.
“This is a total win for the industry for whom the last two summers almost didn’t exist in terms of box office,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “Marvel has been kicking off summers for over a decade. This is a return to normalcy.”
There was little left for other movies playing in theaters. Part of that is due to the fact that many multiplexes chose to pack their theaters with wall-to-wall “Doctor Strange” screenings. Film Critic Matt Singer tweeted a photo a Manhattan AMC offering 70 screenings on Thursday alone.
Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “The Bad Guys” fell to second place in its third weekend with an estimated $9.8 million, while “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” from Paramount, landed in third with $6.2 million.
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” took fourth with $3.9 million, bringing its domestic total to $86 million. And in fifth place was another multiverse-themed film, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” It had a slight dip in its seventh weekend, but is still speeding along with an additional $3.3 million from 1,542 screens in its seventh weekend in theaters. The A24 film has grossed $41.6 million total.
The success of “Doctor Strange 2″ only helps build momentum for the big summer movies on the way, like “Top Gun: Maverick” on May 27.
“We’ve got a real summer movie season on our hands, something we couldn’t have imagined two years ago,” Dergarabedian said. “It’s been a long time coming.”
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” $185 million.
2. “The Bad Guys,” $9.8 million.
3. Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” $6.2 million.
4. “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” $3.9 million.
5. “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” $3.3 million.
6. “The Northman,”$2.8 million.
7. “The Lost City,” $2.5 million.
8. “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” $1.5 million.
9. “Memory,” $1.2 million.
10. “Father Stu,” $800,000.
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G-7 leaders mark VE Day stressing unity, support for Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies pledged Sunday to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for online talks to stress their support and to display unity among Western allies on Victory in Europe Day, which marks Nazi Germany’s surrender in 1945.
Cutting out Russian oil supplies “will hit hard at the main artery of (President Vladimir) Putin’s economy and deny him the revenue he needs to fund his war,” the G-7 countries, which include the U.S., Britain, Canada, Germany, France and Italy and Japan, said in a statement.
“We will ensure that we do so in a timely and orderly fashion, and in ways that provide time for the world to secure alternative supplies,” they added.
Casting a look back at World War II, the leaders stressed unity in their resolve that Putin must not win.
“We owe it to the memory of all those who fought for freedom in the Second World War, to continue fighting for it today, for the people of Ukraine, Europe and the global community,” they said.
U.S. President Joe Biden’s call with the G7 leaders and Zelenskyy lasted about an hour.
The U.S. also announced new sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. They include cutting off Western advertising from Russia’s three biggest television stations, banning U.S. accounting and consulting firms from providing services to any Russian, and piling additional restrictions on Russia’s industrial sector, including cutting off Moscow from wood products, industrial engines, boilers, bulldozers and more.
The White House announced the new sanctions ahead of the May 9 Victory Day, when Russia traditionally celebrates Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945 with huge military parades.
Putin is expected to talk about what it calls its special military operation in Ukraine and address troops on Red Square on Monday.
The U.S. and European allies were seeking to offer counter-messaging that Putin is further isolating Russia from the rest of the world and doing enormous harm to the Russian economy.
The new round of U.S. sanctions will hit three of Russia’s most popular television stations in Russia – Channel One Russia, Russia-1, and NTV — that the U.S. has said have been at the forefront of spreading misinformation about Russia’s prosecution of the invasion.
The Biden administration said the new sanctions prohibiting U.S. accounting and consulting firms from doing business in Russia will help thwart Russian companies and elites from getting help to obscure their wealth and evade an avalanche of sanctions that have already been enacted.
The U.S. also said it imposed some 2,600 visa restrictions on Russian and Belarusian officials and issued a new visa restriction policy that applies to Russian military officials and authorities.
The U.S. sanctioned 27 executives from Gazprombank, a bank that facilitates sales by Russia’s Gazprom, one of the largest natural gas exporters in the world, with Europe. The sanctions are the first time that the U.S. has hit the bank that plays a critical role Russia’s considerable gas exports, but the move stops well short of the full blocking sanctions that the U.S. has hit other big Russian banks.
Ahead of the call, U.K. officials said Britain will provide an extra 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) in military support to Ukraine to help the nation defend itself against Russian forces.
The funding, which comes from British government reserves, includes 300 million pounds of military kit promised by Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this week, such as radar systems to target Russian artillery, GPS jamming equipment and night vision devices.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Ukraine Sunday, touring the northern town of Irpin, which had been heavily damaged by Russia’s attempt to take the capital of Kyiv at the start of the war. The mayor on Sunday posted images of Trudeau on social media, saying that the Canadian leader was shocked by the damage he saw at civilian homes.
Trudeau’s office later said “the prime minister is in Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy and reaffirm Canada’s unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.”
Jill Biden also made an unannounced visit on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting in western Ukraine with first lady Olena Zelenska. Biden traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old war with Russia.
“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day,” the U.S. first lady told Zelenska. “I thought it was important to show the Ukrainian people that this war has to stop and this war has been brutal and that the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine.”
In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a televised address that Sunday was “a May 8th like no other.”
He said Germany has worked hard to own up to its actions during World War II, reconciling with both Russia and Ukraine and committing itself to the concept of “never again.” But Russia’s “barbaric” invasion of Ukraine in February has brought war back to Europe, Scholz said, a prospect that once seemed unthinkable.
“Freedom and security will prevail -- just as freedom and security triumphed over lack of freedom, violence and dictatorship 77 years ago,” Scholz said in his address.
German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas, the second highest-ranking German official after the president, met Sunday with Zelenskyy in Kyiv and attended a memorial event honoring the anniversary of the end of World War II.
“We really appreciate that on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation itself, and in what for us is such a trying time of war, the President of the German Bundestag Bärbel Bas came to support Ukraine,” said a post published Sunday on Zelenskyy’s Telegram channel.
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Madhani reported from Wilmington, Delaware. Emily Schultheis in Berlin contributed to this report.
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Havana hotel toll rises to 30; dogs search for survivors
HAVANA (AP) — Search crews with dogs on Sunday hunted through the ruins of a luxury hotel in Cuba’s capital for survivors of a devastating explosion while officials raised the number of known dead to 30.
The Hotel Saratoga, a five-star 96-room hotel in Old Havana, was preparing to reopen after being closed for two years when an apparent gas leak ignited, blowing the outer walls into the busy, midmorning streets just a block from the country’s Capitol building on Friday.
Cuban officials on Sunday raised the known death toll to 30 from 27 even as crews continued to search for victims buried beneath piles of shattered concrete. Several nearby structures also were damaged, including the historic Marti Theater and the Calvary Baptist Church, headquarters for the denomination in western Cuba.
The church said on its Facebook page that the building suffered “significant structural damage, with several collapsed or cracked walls and columns (and) the ceiling partially collapsed,” though no church workers were hurt.
The Health Ministry said 84 people had been injured in Friday’s explosion. The dead included four minors, a pregnant woman and a Spanish tourist, whose companion was seriously injured.
The ministry on Sunday also released the names of those who died. Some 24 people remained hospitalized.
On Saturday, a representative of Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA, which owns the hotel, said 13 of its workers remained missing. Gov. Reinaldo García Zapata said Saturday evening that 19 families had reported loved ones missing and that rescue efforts would continue.
Authorities said the cause of the explosion was still under investigation, but believed it to have been caused by a gas leak. A large crane hoisted a charred gas tanker out of the rubble Saturday.
Burials for victims have begun, according to municipal authorities. But some were still waiting for news of missing friends and relatives.
“We are hoping that something will be known about my cousin’s mother,” Angela Acosta told The Associated Press near the site of the explosion. Her relative, María de la Concepción Alard, lived in an apartment adjacent to the hotel with a black Labrador, which was rescued along with another dog Sunday.
Crews have worked to clean up streets around the hotel and by late Saturday, substantial pedestrian traffic had resumed.
“There are mothers who are without their children today,” Matha Verde, a manicurist who was walking near the Saratoga, said Sunday, when Mother’s Day was celebrated in Cuba. She said she tells women who lost their sons or daughters in the explosion that they “have to keep going.”
The explosion added to the woes of a crucial tourism industry that had been stifled by the coronavirus pandemic as well as tightened sanctions imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump and kept in place the Biden administration. Those limited visits by U.S. tourists to the islands and restricted remittances from Cubans in the U.S. to their families in Cuba.
Tourism had started to revive somewhat early this year, but the war in Ukraine deflated a boom of Russian visitors, who accounted for almost a third of the tourists arriving in Cuba last year.
The Saratoga, which had been closed through the pandemic, was one of the elite lodgings in Havana, often hosting visiting VIPs and celebrities.
Some attention in Cuba began to shift to an official visit by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who arrived Saturday night and met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Sunday. López Obrador was wrapping up a five-country tour that began in Central America.
Díaz-Canel visited Mexico during its independence day celebrations last year. López Obrador has recently spoken out against the apparent U.S. government intention of excluding Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the Summit of the Americas it will host in Los Angeles in June.
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Man charged for selling fentanyl to man who died of an overdose, sheriff’s office says
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – A Florida man who sold fentanyl to a man who later died from an overdose has been charged with homicide resulting from the unlawful distribution of fentanyl.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58-year-old William “Dean” Lively Wednesday on a warrant related to the victim’s death in November.
Investigators with the department said the victim purchased what he thought was heroin from Lively. He injected the substance when he returned home.
The man’s wife, who drove him to purchase the heroin, later left to go to a convenience store. When she returned, investigators said she found her husband unresponsive.
Investigators said the wife contacted Lively via text messages and phone calls, requesting Narcan and help.
Lively reportedly asked if the man was ok. She told him later that her husband had died.
After an autopsy was conducted, police said the victim’s death was from accidental acute drug toxicity, with the substances identified as fentanyl and alprazolam.
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Man sentenced to life in prison for execution style double murders
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WUSA) – A 22-year-old Maryland man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the execution-style killing of two young men in 2019.
On Friday, a Montgomery County Circuit judge sentenced Andy Panton to two life sentences without the possibility of parole plus 60 years.
Two families are feeling a semblance of justice knowing Panton will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Panton was convicted of coming up behind 24-year-old Christian Roberts and 23-year-old Jordan Radway and killing them in what prosecutors call “execution style.”
“These two young men were literally executed, shot from behind, in a car, in Silver Spring,” Montgomery County District Attorney John McCarthy said. “Sadly, and I’ve spoken to the family about this, this is another instance where a young person’s life was lost in the county over marijuana.”
Police found Roberts and Radway shot to death inside a crashed car in White Oak, Maryland, in January 2019.
The incident stemmed from what investigators believe was a marijuana deal.
Panton and two others, Noah Barnett and Dontaye Hunt, were charged.
Barnett was sentenced to 42 years. Hunt’s sentencing is next Friday. Both men are 21 years old.
The families of Radway and Roberts say justice is served, but not all they’re owed.
“This part is not over. We still have one more sentencing hearing to go through and this part of our lives will be over after Friday and we still have to navigate a whole life of not having our sons around,” Christian Roberts’ father, Donald Roberts, said.
The two families say their sons had entrepreneurial minds that weren’t able to see those dreams come to fruition.
“Justice was served but it doesn’t make it any easier for us,” Jordan Radway’s father, Peter Radway, said.
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...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM MDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts exceeding 60 mph
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* WHERE...South Laramie Range, South Laramie Range Foothills and
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* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
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A Cheyenne Fire Rescue truck sits inside Fire Station 1 Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in downtown Cheyenne. Wyoming Tribune Eagle/file
CHEYENNE – Cheyenne Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Rio Verde Circle on Friday night.
Crews were dispatched at 8 p.m. and arrived on scene at 8:04 p.m. The structure fire was under control by 8:11 p.m., and crews cleared the scene at 8:59 p.m.
CFR arrived to find smoke coming from the front door and rear of the structure. The homeowner reported smoke was coming from the upstairs bathroom fan. Crews found a fan in the bathroom that was on fire and quickly extinguished it. The fire was confined to the area of origin. The house was ventilated, and the circuit breaker was shut off to the area, allowing the residents to return inside.
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Patchy frost tonight then warming up
Temperatures in the 60s and 70s this week
SUNDAY (Mother’s Day): A pleasantly cool evening with temperatures in the 50s with more clouds than sun. The breeze finally dying down by sunset. Clouds will decrease during the evening and overnight with clear skies arriving after midnight. A cold night with lows in the mid to upper 30s. With clear skies and light winds for the overnight, areas of patchy frost will develop across the entire area. Make sure to cover your plants!
MONDAY: Plenty of sunshine and pleasantly cool to start the day with temperatures quickly rising into the 50s. Abundant sunshine the entire day as it turns mild. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Turning breezy again for the daytime.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Breeze fading by sunset. Skies stay clear into the overnight as it turns chilly. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds to start and pleasantly cool. Temperatures rising into the 50s. A few clouds early with abundant sunshine in the afternoon. A mild and nice day with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Staying clear for the entire evening and overnight as it turns chilly again. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine to start the day as skies will be clear. Pleasantly cool to start with temperatures rising into the 50s. Clouds will be hard to come by for the day as plenty of sunshine sticks around. Warm in the afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. A beautiful spring day. Evening temperatures falling into the 60s with mostly clear skies overnight. Lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.
THURSDAY: Some clouds to start the day and temperatures rising into the 60s. Another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the mid to upper 70s! Another beautiful spring day. Warm during the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the low to mid 50s.
FRIDAY: Plenty of clouds around to start the day with temperatures rising into the 60s. More clouds than sun around in the afternoon and warm. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Warm for the evening with temperatures in the 70s. A coastal low that will move onshore on the southeast coast will bring scattered showers back into the area for the night. Cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees.
SATURDAY: Mild in the morning and cloudy with temperatures rising into the 60s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms associated with the low pressure to the south of us impacts our area the entire day. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Warm in the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees.
As always, you can get the latest updates by downloading and checking the WHSV Weather App.
**A reminder that spring wildfire season is still going on in West Virginia. No outdoor burning in West Virginia before 5pm through May 31.**
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‘They don’t see it until it’s too late’: Video montage of cars crashing on same offramp goes viral
SEATTLE (KING) – A Washington man fed up with the constant car accidents happening around his home started recording them. Now, those videos have gone viral.
Michael Basconcillo lives near the corner of 7th and Union in Seattle.
He became so tired of drivers going too fast and too furious, he started recording the action of the I-5 southbound offramp.
“They bounce off that wall over there and end up crashing over here,” he said, referring to a wall and street corner near the offramp.
Car crashes on this offramp have happened over and over and over again. Basconcillo’s video compilation of them has gone viral overnight.
“I had two friends text me yesterday morning and said ‘You’re famous; your video is on Reddit.’ I go ‘What’s Reddit,’” he said.
Basconcillo said it’s no laughing matter, given the proximity to a crosswalk and the nearby Sheraton Hotel. Hard data is inconclusive about the intersection, including the number of cars that have piled up over time.
“It’s more like a turn, they don’t see it until it’s too late,” Basconcillo said. “They’ll see a 20-mile an hour exit sign. That doesn’t mean anything.”
The Washington Department of Transportation and Seattle Department of Transportation said they know this area has been a problem for years and they’ve installed all sorts of new signage to get people to slow down. Basconcillo said it’s not enough.
“It’s a sign, it’s not going to do anything,” he said. “Divots … that make your tire make noise. It would wake somebody up, it would get their attention, and get them to slow down.”
If more isn’t done, Basconillo said he believes the hits will keep on coming.
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KAHULUI, Maui (KITV4) - It’s a batch made in heaven! After years of creating delicious, hand-crafted baked goods at Cakewalk Bakery in Paia, then later with Maui Sweet Cakes for visitors and island locals, Maui Cookie Lab is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar store on Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m.
The 1,260 square-foot space is located at 140 Ho'ohana St #101 in Kahului and will offer indoor seating, and freshly baked Classic Cookies along with an assortment of sweet treats guaranteed to bake your day.
To celebrate the opening of their first storefront, Maui Cookie Lab has tasty deals for customers for its first month after opening. Deals include: 50% off a coffee drink with a minimum purchase of three or more cookies, a seventh cookie free with the purchase of a six-piece box, and more!
“I would not be here today, if it weren't for the Maui community, which has welcomed and supported us to make this pivot as a result of the COVID pandemic,” said Heidi Cramer, owner and founder of Maui Cookie Lab. “Thanks to their love and aloha we have been able to realize my dream of providing an in-person shop for our customers to come in to purchase their favorite baked treats.”
In addition to their traditional menu of baked goods, Maui Cookie Lab will also offer items available only in-store — a Soft Serve Affogato and signature Cookie Ice Cream Sundaes, spun with locally made Roselani’s vanilla bean soft serve and topped with a choice of one of their fresh-baked Classic Cookies. The Sweet Shop will also offer a limited beverage service — house- blend cold brew coffee, lattes and mochas provided by Maui Oma Coffee and locally made lemonade, organic milk and mango iced tea. Customers will also be able to find merchandise including t-shirts, hats, mugs and their custom-blend coffee.
At its new storefront, customers can expect to find Maui Cookie Lab’s Classic Cookie flavors and other signature items — as well as the new Cookie Bars, more Classic Cookie flavors and Sweet Breads — all handcrafted with the best ingredients found in old-fashioned baked goods, all made with a local twist.
Highlights from Maui Cookie Lab’s menu include the White Chocolate Mac Nut Pineapple Classic Cookie, the Lilikoi Oatmeal Classic Cookie, the Floral Shortbread Cookies, a gluten-free Coconut Mac Nut Macaroon, various flavors of Rugulach bite-sized pastries, and much more. Customers can mix-and-match Classic Cookie flavors in a three-piece, six-piece or 12-piece cookie box, as well as gift the shortbread cookies or Rugulach in one of their signature gift boxes.
Maui Cookie Lab will offer its full menu for takeout, with dine-in options. Nationwide shipping is also available through the Maui Cookie Lab website, www.mauicookielab.com/.
Maui Cookie Lab’s shop will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, please visit their website: www.mauicookielab.com/. Also, follow Maui Cookie Lab on Instagram at www.instagram.com/maui_cookie_lab, and Facebook at www.facebook.com/Maui-Cookie-Lab.
ABOUT MAUI COOKIE LAB
Founded in 2020 by Heidi Cramer, Maui Cookie Lab has continued to pivot its business from Mobile Cookie Bars, which grew in popularity during the pandemic, offering all handcrafted treats inspired by old-fashioned, traditional sweets. For more information, visit www.mauicookielab.com/. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/maui-cookie-lab-kahului-grand-opening/article_ccb0038c-cef9-11ec-850e-2b23de5d4bd3.html | 2022-05-08T20:37:00Z |
(CNN) -- For months stores nationwide have been struggling to stock enough baby formula. Manufacturers say they're producing at full capacity and making as much formula as they can, but it's still not enough to meet current demand.
The out-of-stock rate for baby formula hovered between 2% and 8% in the first half of 2021, but began rising sharply last July. Between November 2021 and early April 2022, the out-of-stock rate jumped to 31%, data from Datasembly showed.
That rate increased another 9 percentage points in just three weeks in April, and now stands at 40%, the statistics show. In six states — Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri, Texas and Tennessee — more than half of baby formula was completely sold out during the week starting April 24, Datasembly said.
And although seven states had between 40-50% of baby formula products out of stock as of early April, 26 states are now struggling with supply.
"This issue has been compounded by supply chain issues, product recalls and historic inflation," Datasembly CEO Ben Reich said. "Unfortunately, given the unprecedented amount of volatility to the category, we anticipate baby formula to continue to be one of the most affected products in the market."
CVS and Walgreens confirmed that it is limiting customers nationwide to three toddler and infant formulas per transaction. "We continue to work diligently with our supplier partners to best meet customer demands," Walgreens said in a statement to CNN Business.
A Target spokesperson confirmed that the retailer has limited baby formula purchases to four units per customer for online purchases. There is no limit on the number of units that can be bought in person in Target stores, the company said.
Customers shared images on social media of Walmart imposing similar constraints on its sales of baby formula, though Walmart did not confirm if it was a nationwide policy. Images shared with CNN Business show empty shelves where baby formula should be, and a sign saying only five units were allowed per customer.
Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNN Business.
The shortage has been exacerbated by the Food and Drug Administration's shutdown of an Abbott Nutrition facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Abbott is a major producer of baby formula.
In February, the US Food and Drug Administration recalled three brands of powdered baby formulas made by the company due to potential bacterial infections, including Salmonella. The agency advised parents not to buy or use certain batches of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formulas, all Abbott brands.
A former employee of Abbott Nutrition filed a whistleblower complaint with the FDA months before the recall, documenting their concerns that the company was hiding safety problems at its Sturgis, Mich. plant. The formulas manufactured at the facility were recalled after four infants drinking it had fallen ill with rare infections caused by Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. Two infants died, the complaint said.
The Abbott spokesperson noted that the recall affected only batches of formulas produced at and distributed from its Sturgis, Mich. facility, and said that no other products that Abbott distributes had so far tested positive for Salmonella or other pathogens.
Finding standard formula has become difficult for parents, many of whom described the extraordinary lengths they've gone to in order to score even a single can or bottle. Specialized formula is even harder to locate amid the widespread shortage. Parents are driving to neighboring states to try their luck, and many are pleading for help on social media, imploring strangers to share or even barter any extra supply they may have.
Abbott told CNN in a statement Saturday it is working closely with the FDA to resume operations in its Michigan plant.
"We continue to make progress on corrective actions and will be implementing additional actions as we work toward addressing items related to the recent recall. In the meantime, we are working to increase the supply of infant formula by prioritizing infant formula production at our facilities that provide product to the US market," Abbott said in a statement to CNN Business.
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Five arrested after sheriff’s office serves narcotics search warrant
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Police in Florida arrested five people after serving a narcotics search warrant Tuesday.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said the warrant was executed at a home near Niceville, Florida. The sheriff’s office said the home has been the subject of complaints and is associated with drug overdoses, including an overdose death.
The sheriff’s office said members of its Special Response Team deployed two non-lethal flash bangs outside the home after no one was responding to authorities.
The sheriff’s office said it took four people into custody for resisting an officer.
Patrick Mulcahy, a resident of the home, was taken into custody after the sheriff’s office said he was found to have methamphetamine and a rolled up dollar bill containing meth residue.
He has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate. They said there will be additional charges announced.
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Leak impacting water pressure in parts of Rockingham County
Published: May. 8, 2022 at 5:45 PM EDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A water main leak on Sunday is causing reduced water pressure to homes and businesses in parts of Rockingham County.
According to the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Emergency Communications Center, the leak originated in the area of Loker Auto Sales off of East Market Street.
The leak is affecting the water pressure in the areas east of Spotswood Trail and Cross Keys Road including, but not limited to:
- Lakewood subdivision
- Battlefield Estates
- The Glen at Cross Keys
- Madison Village subdivision
- Preston Lakes subdivision
- Sentara RMH
No word on when it will be restored.
Stay with WHSV News for updates.
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Jaylene Willhite doesn’t always have a lot of time on her hands.
On Tuesdays, she pulls a 12-hour shift, balancing a career as an elementary, junior high and high school teacher simultaneously. She is constantly working with the youth of Cheyenne, and when she’s done for the day, she moves on to rehearsals as the artistic director of the Cheyenne Youth Symphony.
The students of the Youth Symphony have been right there with her for the past couple months. The group has been preparing for the grand finale of their season on May 21.
The annual Afternoon Tea and Concert, now in its 22nd year, is the organization’s biggest event, as well as its most profitable fundraiser. There will be tea, finger food and elegant table settings, accompanied by live symphonic performances at Little America Hotel and Resort.
There is, however, more to the event than counting cash.
Afternoon Tea is the final performance of the year for most of the young musicians. And for the seniors, it’s the curtain call of their Youth Symphony career. For both new and old, there’s a sense of tension and excitement that accumulate into high spirits from all members of the group.
“I always do try to push them,” Willhite said. “Our group is smaller this year because COVID-19, so we had trouble with the audition process. Even though it’s smaller, they still rise to the occasion and and play really well.”
A small group means a lower number of ticket sales, but a dip in profits isn’t a worry for Willhite. Afternoon Tea is about giving the kids and the audience a positive experience.
With every performance, she increases the difficulty, pushing the symphony to its limits. For the final recital of this programming year, she’s going for variation, different eras and genres to give the audience a captivating show before they dig into finger food and gallons of traditional tea.
All of the extra effort might seem insignificant, but the impact that the Youth Symphony has on young musicians only grows more evident as time passes.
“I just had a student send me a text, and he’s gone to college,” Willhite said. “He’s a music major, and he sent me a teacher appreciation text and thanked me for everything I did for him in the Youth Symphony.
“That’s a cool moment for me.”
Both the Junior Symphony, grades 5 and 6, and the Concert Symphony, grades 7-9, will give separate performances during the event.
Boundary-pushing
The younger symphony is pushing its boundaries with a piece from composer Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Typically, his work is too complicated for the Junior Symphony’s skill level, but they will perform his piece “Mystical Mage” in a whimsical high note of the afternoon.
The concert becomes more varied as the Concert Symphony takes the stage.
“Fiddle Fury” incorporates a frantic fiddle in some sections of the piece. There’s the driving force of “Terra Nova” and the classical style of “Baroque Encounter,” in which a blues-inspired tone will fade in and out during the middle section of the song.
There will be a lively performance of “Wood Splitter Fanfare,” as well as a rendition of the highly recognizable “River Flows in You,” originally written and performed by Yiruma on solo piano.
Whilhite’s job is to find songs that satisfy everyone, which can be tricky when you’ve been hearing fairly similar symphonic concert pieces for at least 22 years.
“The other goal is to keep that excitement with the audience and to show off the kids and some of the things they do,” she said. “Some of it has a lot of emotional content and is very expressive, and these kids have really come a long ways with that.
“I’m really proud of them about that, because if they can be really expressive, then it’s much more meaningful to the audience.”
In addition to a live performance, the event will feature a silent auction. Bidding has opened on the Youth Symphony Facebook page and will close at the event. All profits from the silent auction go toward funding the Cheyenne Youth Symphony’s upcoming concert season.
Tickets can be ordered on cheyenneyouthsymphony.com/. Sales will be finalized on May 17. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/sip-some-tea-with-the-youth-symphony/article_8176800f-b0da-5fa8-be39-921c00c69516.html | 2022-05-08T23:05:29Z |
CHEYENNE – As East High senior Isabelle Maciel prepares to graduate this month, she said her drive to serve her community is what inspired her decision to pursue a career in the medical field.
It is also what earned her a nomination for the Laramie County Retired Education Personnel’s Citizenship Award.
“I just felt really happy, and also kind of seen, because I think I do a lot for the community,” Maciel said in reaction to receiving the award. “But also, I don’t necessarily want praise for doing that, because I think that is something that everybody should do. You should always want to help out your community.”
Her nominators explained she was chosen because she was a strong student, held a passion for a career in health care, and is highly involved in community service activities and in her school. From being a member of the National Honor Society to serving on the graduation team at East High School, she said she is always trying to find more ways to be involved.
One of her favorite organizations to contribute to is SkillsUSA; she is president and parliamentarian of the group. Maciel said it has opened opportunities for her, and it gave her the ability to advocate for career and technical education. She said not every student wants to attend a four-year university, and it is important to support the trades in Wyoming.
“I want to go into the medical field, which is considered a trade, so it got my foot in the door, and I absolutely love it,” she said. “I’m very passionate about that organization, and I will continue to be a part of that organization, probably for the rest of my life.”
She is also passionate about her hometown, because she said Cheyenne is a community that holds a familial structure. In her eyes, everyone knows one another and is looking to support one another.
“We’re a community that is always looking for the betterment of people, which isn’t always the case in some situations,” Maciel said.
It also makes it easy to give back to the residents. She spends her time volunteering at nursing homes, shelters and after-school programs with kids.
She said that here she got her start in helping others was at her grandparents’ home. She would help with chores around the house and work with her grandfather in the summer, which eventually snowballed into finding other activities in Cheyenne.
Maciel said she knows this will live on as she makes her way down her career path. She plans to attend the University of Arizona this fall and double major in business and biochemistry, all in hopes of becoming a dermatologist.
This provides her the ability to serve others in a medical capacity, while having the time to go out into the community and volunteer.
Her mentality is, “if you need me, I’m there.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/in_our_schools/citizenship-award-winner-s-drive-to-serve-others-influences-career-path/article_efc8d249-7f25-50a9-a7ab-92dc1eef20da.html | 2022-05-08T23:05:35Z |
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A Bureau of Land Management map involving wild horse management. Captured via screenshot from BLM's website on May 6, 2022.
CHEYENNE – If you have any concerns about how the Bureau of Land Management plans to deal with land issues involving areas used by wild horses in our state, now is the time to speak up. A protest period ends on June 6.
BLM announced Friday it has prepared a proposed resource management plan amendment and a final environmental impact statement for the Rock Springs and Rawlins field offices. The materials are available online at eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2009946/510.
These proposed tweaks come, in part, as a response to a 2013 U.S. District Court of Wyoming consent decree in a case called Rock Springs Grazing Association v. Salazar. Ken Salazar had been secretary of the Interior Department, the parent agency of BLM, under President Barack Obama.
The legal settlement stemmed from the Rock Springs Grazing Association's lawsuit against the BLM about "wild horses on private lands within the checkerboard land pattern of ownership (alternating one-mile sections of public and private ownership) issued as part of the land grant for the transcontinental railroad," the agency noted. "This amendment addresses the issues and concerns raised during scoping and will resolve wild horse management conflicts within the planning area while promoting balanced multiple use."
According to BLM, the planning area is some 2.81 million acres. BLM manages approximately 1.9 million acres of "surface estate" there, while much of the rest is private land.
You can contact Kimberlee Foster, the Rock Springs field office manager, at 280 Highway 191 North, Rock Springs, WY 82901. The phone number is 307-352-0256. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/blm-wants-to-hear-about-any-concerns-on-wild-horses-and-land-management/article_a7f8fee3-50be-5478-a5ca-26c22f005d8d.html | 2022-05-08T23:05:41Z |
Class of 2022 graduates from Eastern Mennonite University
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Eastern Mennonite University held its Spring 2022 commencement ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
“EMU Class of 2022, you deserve special recognition as the resilience class,” Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman, the President of EMU said in her address to the class.
The university welcomed lawyer and civil rights advocate Bryan Stevenson to deliver the commencement speech. He received an honorary doctorate.
In his address, “Mercy, Humanity and Making A Difference,” Stevenson shared personal anecdotes and gave graduates three challenges to take with them on their next journey.
”You have shown the next generation what it means to shoulder setbacks and still be immersed in a rigorous and caring academic environment,” Dr. Schultz said in her address to the class.
The Class of 2022 faced hardships navigating the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic while earning their degrees.
“We’ve experienced times of grief and isolation, yet the ways we rose up together speak to our spirit and our care for one another,” Faith Manickam, 2022 graduate said in her speech to the class.
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Harrisonburg families celebrate Mother’s Day
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Sunday is Mother’s Day and people were celebrating the mother figures in their lives throughout the Shenandoah Valley.
Mother’s Day honors the influence of mothers in our lives including those among us and those who are now watching over us.
”When I was born she took care of me a lot my dad left me so she’s been there,” Lazaro Valdivia said.
Motherhood is extra special to those who thought they may never get to hold their own child.
“Every day it’s a privilege and an honor to be a mom, especially for someone who wasn’t slated to have kids. This was our miracle baby,” Courtney Lafkin-Coffman said with her daughter by her side.
Harrisonburg families spent their Sunday downtown shopping and dining with their mother figures.
“She has taken me to church and she read a poem out for me at church which was a surprise and took me out to eat at one of our favorite restaurants here’s downtown Bella Luna,” Lafkin-Coffman said about her daughter.
However, not everyone could celebrate with their mom in person, but they spent time with her virtually.
“She has the hardest job in the world because she has to take care of me and in college, she can’t see me that much so I have to make time to see her every day and today I called her for an hour,” Max Weinsweig said.
Many JMU students are waiting to celebrate with their mothers next week during graduation.
“She’s coming on Wednesday and I can’t wait to see her for graduation. She’s very supportive, very loving, very kind, and always puts me and my sisters first,” Grace Adkins said.
Whether they were celebrating in person or long distance, there were high praises to go around for moms on Sunday.
“She’s genuine, she’s compassionate, she’s always there for me like any mom would be,” Weinsweig said.
Courtney Lufkin-Coffman’s daughter said “she’s a very special person to me and I couldn’t live without her,” when asked about why she loves her mom.
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Human skeletal remains found at a Las Vegas lake one week after a body was found in a barrel
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5/Gray News) - The National Park Service reported human skeletal remains were discovered in a lake in Las Vegas, just a week after human remains were found in a barrel at the same lake.
The skeletal remains were found in Lake Mead National Recreational Area Saturday afternoon, FOX5 reported.
The park service said rangers received a witness report of the remains at Callville Bay around 2 p.m.
Park rangers responded to the call and set a perimeter to recover the remains.
The Clark County medical examiner has been contacted to determine the cause of death.
The discovery of these remains comes almost exactly one week from when a body was found in a barrel at Lake Mead on Sunday afternoon. That discovery was near Hemenway Harbor boat launch. The body may date back to the 1980′s.
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Strong, swirling winds complicate New Mexico wildfire fight
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Fast winds fanned the flames of wildfires burning across northeast New Mexico on Sunday, grounding firefighting aircraft and complicating work for firefighters as they sought to protect more communities from danger.
“It’s been a challenging day. The winds have picked up; they haven’t let up,” fire spokesperson Todd Abel said Sunday evening.
The rural area’s largest town — Las Vegas, New Mexico, population 13,000 — sits on the eastern edge of the fire area and appeared safe for now thanks to fire lines dug with bulldozers and other preparations over the past week. But the northern and southern edges of the blaze were still proving tricky for firefighters to contain, particularly given winds as fast as 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour), Abel said.
The fire’s perimeter stretched more than 60 miles (96 kilometers) from Las Vegas, New Mexico, on the southeast flank to near Holbrook about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of the Colorado line. The National Interagency Fire Center said early Sunday that more than 20,000 structures remained threatened by the fire, which has destroyed about 300 residences over the last two weeks. The fire center said full containment wasn’t anticipated until the end of July.
The ferocious winds were expected to continue with little break Sunday night and at least into Monday. Strong, gusty winds are in many ways firefighters’ worst nightmare, especially in conditions so hot and dry as the crews in the Southwest have been battling since early April.
In addition to fanning and spreading the flames, such winds ground airtankers and light planes that can drop water directly on the fire or lay down retardant ahead of its path to allow bulldozers and ground crews to dig firebreaks in places where there’s no highways or roads that can help stop the progression of the flames.
In extreme conditions, like the ones in New Mexico, even the helicopters that typically can get up in the air — at least during the early morning hours before winds start to pick up in the afternoon — are grounded. That means they’re unable to gather intelligence about the overnight developments critical to making new attack plans or placing new orders for firefighters, engines and more aircraft from across the region where demand grows exponentially as summer nears and the more traditional fire season begins.
Aircraft were able to fly early Sunday but were grounded by early afternoon, Abel said.
“It’s not good, obviously; it takes away a tool in our toolbox, but we’re not stopping,” said fire spokesperson Ryan Berlin.
Firefighters prepared to protect homes if needed in several other rural communities along the state highway that connects Las Vegas to Taos, a small community popular for outdoor recreation activities like skiing. Officials repeatedly urged people to evacuate if they have been told to do so.
“It’s a dogfight out there folks,” fire spokesperson Bill Morse said Sunday evening.
As of early Sunday, the biggest blaze northeast of Santa Fe had grown to an area more than twice the size of Philadelphia. Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes.
For now, the city of Las Vegas appears to be safe, said Berlin. Some residents of the area were able to return to their homes on Saturday, and some shops and restaurants had reopened.
“We even started to repopulate a section of town already,” he said. “Our concern right now is on the southwest portion of the fire which the wind is helping us out, sort of, because it’s blowing the flames back into the fire.”
But Wendy Mason with the New Mexico Forestry Division warned that “by no means” is anyone “out of potential danger.”
“Just because the winds are coming from one direction doesn’t mean they can’t change direction so it’s better to be prepared and have residents ready to go,” she said.
Nationwide, close to 2,000 square miles (5,180 square kilometers) have burned so far this year, with 2018 being the last time this much fire had been reported at this point, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. And predictions for the rest of the spring do not bode well for the West, where long-term drought and warmer temperatures brought on by climate change have combined to worsen the threat of wildfire.
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Sonner reported from Reno, Nevada. Associated Press reporter Kathleen Ronayne contributed from Sacramento, California.
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New 'Summer Like You Mean It' campaign calls on travellers to upgrade their holiday with Abu Dhabi's wide range of unique world-class experiences
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With global tourism rebounding and the Middle East offering year-round experiences, Abu Dhabi launches new destination campaign inspiring travellers to visit the UAE capital during the summer season and experience the incredible value across hotels and world-leading attractions like nowhere else in the world. The new campaign puts every traveller's passion points front and centre, showcasing unique and memorable Abu Dhabi experiences that await visitors during the summer.
From meeting your favourite superhero at Warner Bros. World Yas Island, to racing the Yas Marina Circuit like an F1 driver; enjoying a 23-carat GOLD ice cream, floating in water as cool as your drink or unwinding with sunrise yoga underneath Louvre Abu Dhabi's iconic dome – Abu Dhabi promises to deliver your best summer yet
This summer, Abu Dhabi has something for everyone to enjoy – at their own pace – including:
- RESTORING BODY AND SOUL: As the sun rises, unwind with yoga in the iconic surroundings of Louvre Abu Dhabi, or escape to a private and secluded desert island retreat of Nurai, just 15-minutes away by boat
- CULTURALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCES: Visit Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace, explore the rich history of Qasr Al Hosn or enjoy magical stargazing in the desert night air
- IF IT'S THRILLS YOU'RE AFTER: Look no further than the world's fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi; or have a once-in-a-lifetime experience swimming with tiger sharks at the National Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Middle East
INTRODUCING THE ABU DHABI SUMMER PASS
The campaign launch marks the first step in unveiling the best of summer in Abu Dhabi. New offers including the Abu Dhabi Summer Pass will be rolled out with unbeatable promotions across experiences, cultural sites and family entertainment attractions. Offering amazing value across a diverse range of activities, visitors will be given even more reasons to book whilst exploring a different side to the city.
The Abu Dhabi Summer Pass will give travellers access to THREE leading theme parks (Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi) ALL cultural sites including Louvre Abu Dhabi, the majestic Presidential Palace Qasr Al Watan, Qasr Al Hosn (the oldest standing structure in Abu Dhabi) and FREE transportation via Yas Express and Abu Dhabi bus systems. Specific details to be unveiled in the coming weeks as the pass is rolled out.
To upgrade your holiday even further, prices at top hotels across the region in summer cost on average 30% less than during high season*. With a compelling pipeline of hotel discounts and promotions due to be unveiled in the coming months, there's never been a better time to visit Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, the Director General for Tourism at Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi said, "Global travellers have their eyes on the Middle East – so now is the perfect time to be sharing Abu Dhabi with the world, shining a light on just how many unique and diverse experiences are waiting to be explored affordably in and around the UAE's capital.
"This summer, we want travellers to experience the known and unknown of Abu Dhabi, uncovering the hidden gems of our destination – at their own pace, whether it's the thrills of our world class indoor theme parks or the race of the Yas Marina Circuit, to the rich depth of culture and activities that ensure the whole family is inspired and entertained. The UAE capital has something for everyone. We want to make those precious memories more accessible by providing competitive and compelling offers throughout the season so travellers can experience summer exactly as it can and should be enjoyed."
Officially unveiled at Arabian Travel Market 2022, Abu Dhabi's Summer Like You Mean It campaign uncovers the unmatched experiences travellers can enjoy during the summer in Abu Dhabi, all at affordable prices. For more information on Abu Dhabi's exciting events and attractions, go to VisitAbuDhabi.ae.
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C3STROM announces their new e-bike ASTRO, which provides a smooth, versatile riding experience tailored for convenience in the modern world
ALBANY, N.Y., May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASTRO is an e-bike belonging to the CLASS 3 of e-bikes, which have a higher speed than ordinary models. It has been designed with a special emphasis on innovative aesthetics; it subverts the conventional design of e-bikes, As can be seen from the impressive illustrations showcasing the design process below, taken from the company's Instagram page, the ASTRO is a far cry from conventional e-bikes.
The e-bike is rapidly becoming a very important fashion item, a must-have chic accessory to be donned by contemporary city commuters and urban explorers alike. As the image below of the man traversing through the urban jungle illustrates, the ASTRO is the perfect accessory for navigating the modern city. With ASTRO, the e-bike is no longer that unusual, quirky little gadget — the preserve of Eco-conscious eccentrics. It is an elegant addition to one's style in its own right.
Notably, C3STROM didn't have to sacrifice professionalism with this emphasis on first-class exterior design. Rather, the ASTRO is like a brilliant all-rounder, performing well in all categories — it truly achieves the goal of providing city riders with maximum versatility. This unique combination of style and practicality makes it a powerful new competitor to the traditional car.
The following is a part of the configuration parameter table released by C3STROM:
A close inspection of the parameter table reveals that ASTRO PRO's configuration is outstanding. The C3STROM team considered common pain points of city riders when selecting the components for ASTRO PRO. It is equipped with a 1040Wh long-life battery, using the latest Samsung 21700 cell, which ideally delivers a staggering 78 miles riding range. In addition, ASTRO PRO has developed a 4A fast charger to achieve quicker charging — it only takes 4-5 hours to fully charge the battery. The lighting system resembles that of a car, with ultra-bright headlights, making the bike very safe to ride in all conditions. All in all, this means that a lot of the understandable concerns of traditional bicycle owners about e-bikes have been well addressed by the company and should not cause any serious concerns for ASTRO's prospective customers.
The C3STROM team has been working hard to keep the riders and their needs in mind during the design of ASTRO. The bike's size is suitable for the height of most riders and allows for comfortable riding. What's more, two different riding modes can be accessed through the app: the Class 3 standard mode (28 mph) and the Off-road mode (32 mph). It feels very smooth and comfortable when riding at 32 mph. For this reason, the engineers have carried out many adjustments to meet the rider's need for comfort and speed. It has a USB port for charging the smartphone at any time. With the app, you can also view vehicle information, monitor battery usage, report any faults, and record the routes you have used throughout the day. Truly, the ASTRO is more than just an e-bike.
The C3STROM team will launch crowdfunding on Indiegogo in the second quarter of 2022, which means that the first batch of customers can buy at an early bird price. The company has promised a specific delivery date before summer. On Indiegogo, the company will offer a special ASTRO at a lower price of $1699 to celebrate the launch of crowdfunding, along with the ASTRO PRO at $1899. When the product is officially released later, only the ASTRO PRO will be available to buy at $2699.
It is also reported that the C3STROM team has confirmed the direction of its second-generation of products. The team welcomes e-bike enthusiasts to contribute ideas for this upcoming bike model.
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BEIJING, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On International Mother's Day, which falls on the second Sunday of May every year, people across the world share stories about their mothers and express their love and gratitude to the person who brought them to this world.
Parents serve as role models for children, and it's no exception for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He recalled stories about how his mother Qi Xin has influenced him through his life.
Born in 1926, Qi joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 1943 at the age of 17 and became a staunch supporter of the Party's values and beliefs.
"Parents and seniors should pass on good morals to their children when they are young, helping them build moral integrity and a sense of goodwill, so that they can grow into people who can contribute to the country and the general public," Qi once said.
'Serve the country with the utmost loyalty'
When Xi was around five or six years old, his mother bought him picture books and told him the story about Yue Fei, a legendary general who fought battles to defend his nation with utmost loyalty during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).
The mother told the boy how Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters, which literally translate as "serve the country with the utmost loyalty," on the back of her son.
"I said it must have been a great pain to have those words tattooed on the back," Xi recalled. "But my mother said that although it was painful, he remembered it by heart."
Xi has since used those words as a goal to pursue in life.
The greatest filial piety
As a filial son, Xi chats with his mother and takes a walk with her whenever he has time. A photo of him walking hand in hand with his mother is placed on his bookshelves.
During the Spring Festival of 2001, Xi, then governor of southeast China's Fujian Province, could not get together with his parents because of work.
Qi called her son, saying that as long as he did his best on the job, he would be showing the greatest filial piety to her and his father.
Her words of support have greatly inspired Xi to serve the public with the goal of achieving a good life for Chinese families.
Xi has repeatedly said that he "loves the people just like loving his parents."
Passing down family tradition
Qi led a simple life, which became a tradition for the family. Her lifestyle and the family atmosphere guided Xi's values.
"A person who failed to be incorruptible and self-disciplined will become a person with no guts. Keep in mind that honesty is a blessing and greed is a curse, while establishing a correct view of power, status and interests," Qi once wrote in a letter to Xi, reminding him of self-discipline.
Xi has incorporated these beliefs into his ideology and governance practices.
In 2000, Qi spent 40 days visiting the CPC's old revolutionary base area of Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia. In Zhaojin, the center of the area, she saw shabby classrooms of a local primary school and mobilized her family to donate 150,000 yuan to rebuild the school.
In May 2018, the students of the school wrote a letter to Xi, reporting their study and the development of the school. One week later, the president wrote back, encouraging them to inherit and pass on the spirit of the CPC with concrete actions.
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Cipia's board of directors selects Yehuda Holtzman to lead Cipia's expansion amid the major surge in demand for in-cabin sensing solutions
TEL AVIV, Israel, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cipia (TASE: CPIA), a computer vision AI in-cabin automotive solutions provider, today announced Yehuda Holtzman as its new CEO. The Board of Directors selected a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO with rich experience in both private and public tech companies, to replace retiring, outgoing CEO David Tolub, who led Cipia through its shift to the automotive market as well as the company's recent IPO.
Holtzman brings over 25 years of business, technological and managerial experience as a CEO of technology and communications companies to lead Cipia. In his most recent role, Holtzman served as CEO of On Track Innovations Ltd. (OTI), a global provider of near field communication (NFC) and cashless payment solutions. In prior years he served as CEO of Mobilogy, overseeing its sale to the American ESW Capital fund.
An experienced entrepreneur Holtzman was also a co-founder of the software company ExploreGate, where he served as CEO from 2012 to 2016, as well as co-founder of MobileAccess, where he served as President of the company through its acquisition by Corning Incorporated In 2011.
Holtzman has a master's degree in management from Ben-Gurion University and a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering from the University of Brighton in England. He will take over for David Tolub, who has served as CEO of the company over the past three years, and announced his retirement last month. Tolub successfully navigated Cipia through major company milestones, including the shift to the in-cabin automotive industry, rapidly becoming one of the leading suppliers in the field globally, as well as its IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange last November.
"On behalf of the board of directors and the entire Cipia family, I would like to thank David for his wonderful leadership over the past three years, and I congratulate Yehuda on joining the company as its new CEO," said Professor Eli Talmor, Executive Director of the Cipia's Board. "Yehuda brings with him proven experience and successful leadership of companies in the fields of wireless technology and automotive fleets. I believe that the combination of his business, financial and technological experience, will greatly contribute to the realization of Cipia's vision and strategy, and continue to position and grow the company as a leading global player in the auto-tech market in the coming years."
"I am excited to join Cipia as the company enters such a crucial time in the driver monitoring industry," said Yehuda Holtzman, CEO of Cipia. "It's a great privilege for me to be a partner in fulfilling Cipia's vision to combat the dangers of our driving experience and ultimately save lives. I believe that the Cipia team and technologies are world class and have the potential to become the global leaders for DMS in the automotive market. I look forward to contributing my experience to its continued success, in fruitful collaboration with the company's board, management and staff."
"It has been a privilege to lead Cipia over the past number of years," said David Tolub, outgoing CEO of Cipia. "I'm very proud of all of our accomplishments and how in three short years we have grown the company into a leader in the in-cabin sensing market, on par with long-standing global companies. I congratulate Yehuda Holtzman on his appointment, and believe that he is a first-rate selection with the experience to lead Cipia as it expands its operations into important global markets."
About Cipia:
Cipia is a leading provider of intelligent sensing solutions that use edge-based computer vision and AI for safer and better mobility experiences. The company focuses on the automotive in-cabin environment, offering Driver Sense - driver monitoring system, Cabin Sense - occupancy monitoring systems and Cipia-FS10 - a driver monitoring and video telematics device for fleets. Over a decade of research and development stands behind the company's proprietary market-leading computer vision technology. Cipia is constantly pushing the boundaries of what intelligent sensing solutions can see and accomplish, for better and safer mobility, and its solutions are already on the road in commercial and private vehicles models today.
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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Custard Companies is excited to announce the celebration of 60 years of successful growth and service by its founding company, Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc.
A local anniversary celebration, that included employees, client-partners, and CIA supporters, was held on April 28th & 29th at the company's corporate headquarters in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc. was established in April of 1962 by founder, A. R. "Rick" Custard in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Currently with 250+ locations nationwide, as well as opening its own TPA company, Riverwood Claims Management, Custard has grown to be the largest privately held Independent Adjusting company in the United States.
Corporate Executives, employees and clients alike will join in on the 60-year celebration with numerous activities and events planned throughout the year.
SVP of Operations and son of company founder, Rick W Custard, remarks "It is truly amazing to celebrate such a significant milestone. This anniversary is special, not only for the current team, but also for all the former CIA employees whose hard work and persistence made this company what it is today. Looking ahead, we continue to add talent at all levels of the organization and build new relationships with client-partners. Quality work and excellence in customer service will always be our main focus. Even while growing into the national organization that we are today, we strive to maintain the feel of the family business that Mr. Custard started 60 years ago."
Custard also expressed his gratitude for longstanding CIA supporters, stating, "We want to give a big thank you to all our client-partners, both past and present. CIA has been fortunate to work with some great supporters throughout the past 60 years and looks forward to strengthening these relationships going forward. We could not have reached this milestone without you."
For more information on the Custard Companies, including Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc. please contact:
R W Custard,
SVP - Operations
Custard Insurance Adjusters, Inc.
T: 770-263-6800
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World's leading event for electronic display innovation showcases advances in AR/VR, OLED, microLED, TVs and wearables, keynotes by top executives and more, May 8-13
CAMPBELL, Calif., May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of display enthusiasts worldwide will gather in person in San Jose for the first time since 2019, to get a first-hand look at advances in display technology. The Society for Information Display (SID) is hosting Display Week 2022 from May 8-13 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA. Display Week 2022 brings together the brightest minds in the display industry to provide insight into the latest advancements, and showcases new technologies and products that will be hitting the shelves both in the US and internationally within the next few years. SID is also celebrating its 60th anniversary.
"This Display Week is very special as we celebrate 60 years of achievements in the display industry, and we are pleased to be back in Silicon Valley hosting some of the most influential display companies that will unveil cutting-edge developments," said Dr. Takatoshi (Taka) Tsujimura, president of SID. "Visual display technology has become even more important in the pandemic era, and we look forward to a week gathering the brightest minds in the business and showcasing the newest technology in the world."
Throughout Display Week, exhibitors from around the world will unveil cutting-edge developments in display technologies and applications, including advances in AR/VR, OLED, microLED, LCD, quantum dots, automobile technology, wearables, digital signage and ePaper. The highly anticipated four-day International Technical Symposium will feature top scientists, researchers and members of the academic community and include live presentations as well as hundreds of leading display industry papers from around the world in multiple technical sessions.
Highlights also include the SID/DSCC Business Conference featuring global business leaders and industry analysts who will share market insights and forecasts about a variety of topics, including smartphones, TVs and emerging technologies.
Additionally, Display Week will again host its popular Women in Tech and CEO Forum panel discussions.
Keynote Presentations: There will be three keynote addresses - LG Display Co, Meta Reality Labs and BOE. The keynote speakers are senior executives from successful and influential companies and represent different perspectives of big system companies that use displays as a platform for delivering services to customers.
International Technical Symposium: Through more than 425 technical presentations, including posters and papers, presenters will share the newest thinking about these special topics: augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality; high-dynamic-range LCDs; machine learning for displays; and printed displays. New for 2022 are Hyper-Realistic Displays, Machine Learning for Displays, Outdoor Displays and Conformable Wearable Displays. New for 2022 are Hyper-Realistic Displays, Machine Learning for Displays, Outdoor Displays and Conformable Wearable Displays.
World-class Exhibitors: Premier global information display companies and researchers will unveil cutting-edge developments in display technologies, including advancements in AR/VR, micro-LED, OLED, micro-displays, e-paper, digital signage, new materials and software-enabled displays.
Innovation Zone (I-Zone): A premier showcase for small companies, startups, universities, government labs and independent research labs, the I-Zone exhibition includes not-yet-commercialized prototypes, proofs of concept, and new products that haven't even hit the market yet.
Educational Opportunities: Short courses and specialized seminars, presented by recognized experts in the field, provide deep learning opportunities on a wide range of topics, including AR/VR, OLED, micro-LEDs, quantum dots, mini-LEDs, flexible AMOLED and stretchable displays. A new session in Display Metrology has been added for 2022.
While the show has commenced, attendees can still register. For more information and to register for Display Week 2022, please click here. To view the DW2022 registration video, please click here. SID is following all Covid-19 safety protocols as indicated by Santa Clara County, California. Those protocols can be found here.
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About Display Week 2022
The 59th International Display Week Symposium and Seminar, presented by the Society for Information Display (SID), will be held in San Jose, California, May 8-13, 2022. Display Week is the world's leading event focused on emerging electronic display and visual information technologies from concept to market. Display Week attracts attendees from the entire ecosystem of R&D, engineering, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales and financial, as well as commercial and consumer end-user markets. It delivers unparalleled learning opportunities, market-moving trends, sourcing, roadmaps-to-market, and connections for career and business growth. For more information on Display Week 2022, visit www.displayweek.org or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter @DisplayWeek (hashtag #DisplayWeek2022), or the Display Week YouTube Channel.
About SID
The Society for Information Display (SID) will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2022. SID is the only professional organization focused on the electronic display and visual information technology industries. In fact, by exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic display and visual information technologies, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry's best new products. The organization's members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales. To promote industry and academic technology development, while also educating consumers on the importance of displays, SID hosts more than 10 conferences a year, including Display Week, which brings industry and academia all under one roof to showcase technology that will shape the future. SID's global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 114, Campbell, CA 95008. For more information, visit www.sid.org.
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Oosterdam to sail a full season of Mediterranean cruises before heading to South America
SEATTLE, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line welcomed its ninth ship back into service Sunday, May 8, as Oosterdam embarked guests in Trieste (Venice), Italy, for the first time since the industrywide pause began in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ship departed on a 12-day "Holy Lands and Ancient Kingdoms" cruise that includes an overnight at Haifa, Israel, and additional ports in Israel and Greece.
To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the terminal to open embarkation, attended by the ship's captain and senior officers, with flag-waving fanfare from team members lined up to greet guests as they boarded the ship.
"Our teams work incredibly hard getting the ships ready for a return to service, and the smiles when they see our guests walking up the gangway that first time are so heartfelt and sincere," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "Each ship back to cruising means more team members back to sea, and we look forward to the restart being complete next month."
Since Holland America Line restarted cruising in July 2021, Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Noordam, Rotterdam and Zuiderdam have returned to service with cruises in Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, California Coast and South Pacific. Volendam currently is under charter by the government of the Netherlands, positioned alongside in Rotterdam accommodating Ukrainian refuges.
Following its first cruise back in service, Oosterdam will spend the summer in the Mediterranean, offering seven- to 19-day itineraries roundtrip from Trieste (Venice), and between Trieste and Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; or Barcelona, Spain. The ship will explore the entire region with ports in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Montenegro, Croatia, Albania and Malta.
After the Mediterranean season, Oosterdam departs on a transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before heading through the Panama Canal and down the western coast of South America to position for a winter season of cruises around the tip of the continent between San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 14-day itinerary will journey to ports in Chile and Argentina, including the coveted Falkland Islands, along with cruising in the Strait of Magellan, Glacier Alley and Cape Horn. Three 22-day itineraries add four memorable days of scenic cruising in Antarctica.
Holland America Line will complete the restart of the remaining ships in the fleet through June with Zaandam (May 12 in Fort Lauderdale) and Westerdam (June 12 in Seattle, Washington).
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editors note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/timseltc.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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The cloud-based e-discovery solution is now available in six countries across APAC
CHICAGO, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity, a global legal and compliance technology company, today announced that its secure, end-to-end SaaS platform RelativityOne is now offered in Japan. Relativity's proactive approach to availability includes complete deployment of RelativityOne in Japan, providing a powerful and secure framework for its global customers to deliver a unified experience anywhere in the world and ensure compliance with local standards.
"Extending RelativityOne's footprint to Japan is significant for our customers and a major milestone for our APAC team," said Georgia Foster, Senior Managing Director of APAC at Relativity. "Over the last few years, we've made a strong push to build out availability in APAC, which now accounts for 40 percent of the geographies where RelativityOne is available. I look forward to our continued momentum as we transcend borders and increase global accessibility to our cloud platform."
RelativityOne is the most globally available e-discovery and compliance platform on the market today largely due to customer demand: Relativity customers want access to RelativityOne in a variety of geographies to suit their own evolving global needs. Hosting RelativityOne locally in Japan is a gamechanger especially for global organizations that have member firms based in the country, have teams there that need access to the cloud platform or need to satisfy their clients whose cases may be under Japanese jurisdiction. Relativity's complete deployment of RelativityOne in country means customers in Japan will get all the feature functionality and all the same security benefits that Relativity offers.
According to EDRM's Primer on eDiscovery in the Asia Pacific (APAC) Region: Under the Japanese data privacy law, data users cannot transfer personal data overseas to a third party, unless informed consent is obtained. This simply reinforces Relativity's decision to expand access to its SaaS platform in Japan.
"As concerns about data sovereignty continue grow in APAC – and around the world – RelativityOne aims to make the management of a global portfolio of instances easier and more consistent," Foster added. "We want to bring that ease and consistency to as many customers as possible, which means increasing availability and continuous improvements to make working across a global portfolio of instances seamless and secure."
RelativityOne is currently available across 15 global geographies with two more to be added in 2022.
About Relativity
Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product RelativityOne manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. The AI-powered communication surveillance product, Relativity Trace proactively detects regulatory misconduct like insider trading, collusion and other non-compliant behavior. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit http://www.relativity.com for more information.
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FREMONT, Calif., May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, the leader of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, has announced it will release its most powerful solar generator product to date, empowering more campers, van-lifers, and outdoor enthusiasts to embrace the great outdoors this summer. The solar generator will launch on Jackery Day 2022, which will be held as a global live stream on http://www.jackery.com at 8:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on May 12. Jackery has invited all interested to pre-register their interest now for the highly anticipated product.
Jackery has long been a provider of solar energy products that offer self-sufficient power supplies on the go and as a home generator backup. For over a decade, Jackery has expertly manufactured solar panels and portable power stations before bundling them into a single portable energy solution: the Solar Generator.
The first of its kind, Jackery's Solar Generator is a solar solution bundle that tightly integrates portability with solar power. It converts sun energy captured by the solar panels into electrical power, then stores it in a portable power station for later use. This access to on-demand, clean energy equips people with the tools they need enhance their outdoor experience and "Live Life to the Outdoorsiest".
Jackery's Solar Generator concept is the result of years of R&D into solar energy and portable power generation. In 2015, the world's first lithium portable power series—the Explorer—catapulted Jackery's avant-garde portable power line onto the world stage and featured an innovative battery management system. Since then, Jackery has designed a range of Explorer models including the Explorer 240, a classic model that has become a popular staple in the family of portable power stations since launching in 2018.
In the same year, Jackery unveiled the original SolarPeak technology alongside the Solarsaga solar panel series. Designed to provide long-lasting power supplies for off-the-grid outdoor living, Jackery's SolarSaga series boosted solar charging efficiency to set an industry standard. Following this, the company combined both technologies into the Solar Generator, which combines the Explorer and SolarSaga into one clean energy solution to make electricity even more green, efficient and convenient, contributing to the emergence of several chart-topping products, including the Jackery Solar Generator 1000.
Jackery has continued to develop its excellent sustainable outdoor life brand and product line, setting the industry standard and benchmark for solar and renewable charging. To date, with a global footprint spanning from the US to Europe, Japan and China, Jackery has achieved over 1.5 million global sales.
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LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charlie Mitchell, the 16-year old singer from the Gold Coast, has seen his debut single skyrocket to #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts. ESW Management can officially confirm that Narada Michael Walden's production of the original Brian Evans song "Even After," a song Evans wrote about his mother has topped the Adult Contemporary charts. Jesse Stenger and Evans, who executive produced the song with Charlie Mitchell creating the melody, were stunned at the news.
Surpassing Mick Jagger and Billy Joel on the PlayMPE charts, the leader in music distribution directly to radio programmers, Charlie Mitchell will appear for the first time nationally in Australia on the morning show Studio 10 on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022.
"We are being swarmed with requests at this point. This morning we awoke to an email inbox that was so full that people were calling us to tell us their emails were bouncing back," said Stenger.
"This is no surprise to me," said Evans. "I knew the moment I saw him."
The song, "Even After," was written by Evans in a unique way. The first verse conveys the words of a loved one who may have lost someone in some way, while the second verse and bridge is the one you lost speaking to you.
"When I was writing it, and it took me years to be able to after my mothers tragic and untimely passing, I knew that even as a singer myself, I couldn't bring myself to sing it. I was just too attached to it. When I discovered Charlie on social media, I knew he had the vulnerability that would give the kid a shot. People will interpret it in their own way. Some think it's about a break-up, some think it's about when someone passes," says Evans. "What I didn't expect was how talented Charlie was, and his unique "old soul" ability to interpret a song so young. It's really extraordinary."
Narada Michael Walden's words were a lot simpler: "Charlie Mitchell is a superstar in the making. I'm glad Brian brought him to me and we have a lot more work to do together."
The song, "Even After," can be downloaded on Apple iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else music can be downloaded. His official website is charliemitchellmusic.com, and his Facebook is Facebook.com/CharlieMitchellMusic where he had over 35,000 followers prior to Walden even producing him.
The chart can be seen at https://daily.plaympe.com/adult-contemporary-weekly-top-20-downloads/
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MUNICH, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Mother's Day, Yadea, a leading electric two-wheeler brand, is celebrating moms around the world with the launch of its #LegendaryMom social media campaign, incorporating a new Mother's Day video and a poster. At the center of Yadea's Mother's Day campaign is an energetic rap that embodies the brand's youthful spirit and pays homage to the diverse identities of the modern mom.
"Mothers are not defined solely by the fact that they have children. Mothers have multiple identities in life: they can be family contributors, stylish women and eco-living advocates. As a brand, Yadea has always recognized and supported the plethora of roles that modern mothers occupy in our lives. This film pays tribute to the idea that all mothers around the world are absolutely and unquestionably legendary," said Aska Zeng, General Manager at Yadea.
A celebration of the modern mom, Yadea's #LegendaryMom campaign asks audiences to reflect on the diverse roles their mom played, and continue to play, in their lives, from educator to businesswoman and advocate for sustainable living. As their first teacher, mothers are the ones who help kids navigate every aspect of the world, from changing their diapers to helping them study for the big high school exam and enabling them to thrive professionally as they head off to work. They shape children into their best selves – as the rap says: "All your good qualities, they're hereditary." Finally, as a "true boss" lady and "real go-getter," Yadea acknowledges that modern moms are eco-warriors that take action and use sustainable means of transportation to ensure the next generation become leaders in protecting the earth.
Yadea's #LegendaryMom video launched across the brand's social media platforms on May 8, 2022, alongside a dedicated Mother's Day post, which celebrates the diverse roles mothers play, and invites its audience to share pictures to celebrate their own #LegendaryMom on social media.
As a reflection of Yadea's continued efforts to empower mothers around the globe, the #LegendaryMom campaign forms part of the brand's larger commitment to support moms as they raise their little ones. Yadea helps mothers guide their children to understand and protect the most important mother of all – Mother Earth – and makes life easier for parents with innovative products, such as its unique kids series. At the same time, Yadea consistently incorporates outstanding award-winning design into its products, including the 2020 Red Dot Design Award winner C1S. This combination of form and function enables children to appreciate and pursue beauty, while assisting mothers to look stylish in their busy daily lives.
As a champion of women everywhere, Yadea steadfastly recognizes and supports the diverse roles that moms play in the modern world. Looking ahead, the company will continue to create green, eco-friendly products that support #LegendaryMoms and accompany children to "Electrify Your Life" as they grow.
About Yadea
Yadea is a global leader in developing and manufacturing electric two-wheel vehicles including electric motorcycles, electric mopeds, electric bicycles and electric kick scooters. To date, Yadea has sold products to 60 million users in over 80 countries, and has a network of 40,000+ retailers worldwide. With a mission to help people "Electrify Your Life", Yadea continues to invest in R&D, production and global expansion to build a shared and sustainable future for humankind.
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BEIJING, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For Chinese President Xi Jinping, "Children's upbringing begins with mother's education." His mother Qi Xin runs deep in Xi's outlook on life and philosophy of governance, prompting him to solemnly honor his duties to the nation and the people.
Ahead of the Mother's Day, China Media Group (CMG) published stories recounting how Qi taught his son and set an exemplar model for the Chinese president, in the celebration to honor motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.
Qi, who was born in 1924, joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 1939 at the age of 15, becoming a staunch supporter of the Party's values and beliefs.
Over the years, Qi taught her son many important lessons of life through her words and deeds, such as to serve the country with selfless loyalty, work hard and handle all affairs well, and be strict with oneself.
Xi put on the backpack and left home at the age of 15 to live and work with the farmers in Liangjiahe Village of northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
During the years in the countryside, Xi was accompanied by a sewing bag embroidered with "mom's heart" made by Qi. The words were meant to remind Xi of staying true to one's original aspiration for the country and the revolutionary cause, which are spirits shared by both the mother and the son.
During Xi's entire upbringing, his mother often urges him to be strict with himself, especially when he is in a leadership position. Xi's philosophy and practice of governing the country has always been featured by maintaining integrity and solidarity to serve the public good.
In June 2000, Qi visited Beiliang Red Army Primary School in Zhaojin township, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
The Beiliang Red Army Primary School, which was opened in 1955, used to be a revolutionary site, where the Chenjiapo Conference was held.
Seeing its dilapidated classrooms and shabby facilities, Qi mobilized her whole family to donate to relocate and rebuild the school.
Over the years, Xi has always kept in mind his mother's words, stayed true to his original aspiration, and taken on his due responsibilities. For Xi, to serve the people wholeheartedly is his "greatest filial piety" to his mother.
Link: https://youtu.be/Ff4kHNcGO5c
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NANJING, China, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InxMed Co., Ltd, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies targeting stroma microenvironment and drug resistance for hard-to-treat solid tumors, today announced that it had completed $15 million in Series B+ Financing. The Series B+ was funded by Hyfinity Investments.
InxMed will use the funds to accelerate ongoing clinical trials of IN10018 for multiple cancer types in both US and China, including the initiation of pivotal trials in the second half year, and advance more stroma targeting pipelines into clinics in both US and China this year, and strengthen the R&D capabilities in Nanjing.
IN10018 is a potent and highly selective adenosine triphosphate competitive FAK inhibitor, and InxMed has its exclusive global development and commercial operation rights. InxMed Nanjing Translational Medicine Center has conducted extensive original exploratory research on IN10018 and FAK targets and has published research results in renowned academic journals. Early clinical data on IN10018 showed its safety and efficacy in multiple tumor types, and the latest research results and preclinical data demonstrated that IN10018 can also be effective in combination therapies. It is expected to overcome the tumor-associated fibrosis barrier and improve local immunity, and therefore has the potential to act as an important anchor molecule in synergy with different therapeutic modalities including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
IN10018 received fast track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2021, and breakthrough designation from China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the treatment of patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The company plans to disclose more data on IN10018 at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in June 2022.
"InxMed is focused on the development of innovative treatments to address the true global unmet medical needs. Our strategy is targeting the ecosystem fostered by tumor cells including tumor microenvironment to develop effective therapeutic regimens to combat or even cure cancer. We have built robust pipelines with different, yet complementary Mechanism of Actions, and promising preliminary efficacy data. Building partnership is also our important strategy to maximize the value of our assets, and we are actively exploring global partnership opportunities to accelerate more value inflections of IN10018 and other programs," said Dr. Zaiqi Wang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of InxMed.
Dr. Xin He, managing partner of Hyfinity Investments, added, "InxMed's vision and pipeline strategy aligns with the purpose of our fund. In past three years, InxMed has proven its value and potential through its capability of global innovation, strong execution, highly synergistic pipeline and encouraging clinical efficacy of IN10018. We think InxMed is well positioned to become the first-tier China-based biotechnology innovator with a global impact and we are pleased to partner with InxMed and provide our unreserved support all along."
For more information, visit http://en.inxmed.com/e
InxMed is a clinical-stage biotech company established in the end of 2018. The company dedicates on developing innovative therapies targeting stroma microenvironment and solid tumor resistance and metastasis, especially new drug development on anti PD-1/PD-L1 treatment drug resistance. InxMed committees to building an efficient engine for clinical translational science and proof of concept platform driven by in-depth understanding of disease biology and being a China based biotech company with global impact. We have built translational medicine and clinical development team across Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, United States, Canada and Australia. We have built a highly differentiated pipeline and established partnership with various multinational pharmaceutical companies including Merck, Roche and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Hyfinity Investments are led by senior partners from top-tier investment institutions in China, with years of experiences in healthcare investment, local operation, and overseas licensing. Hyfinity Investments devote to advance the global innovations, focus on upgrading of medical industry in China, depending on rich of clinical experience and industry resources. Hyfinity Investments specialize in immunity, regeneration, precision therapeutics and other high-growth and high-barrier areas. The mission is to foster industry leaders through converging resources globally.
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SÃO PAULO, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. (B3: ITUB3, ITUB4; NYSE: ITUB) (the "Company") informs that the results of this quarter will be published in the Investor Relations website on May 9th, before trading hours in Brazil and in the United States.
We are going to present our results from the first quarter of 2022, in an interactive meeting, with a Q&A session at the end, starting at 09h a.m. (EDT). Check out the speakers:
- Milton Maluhy Filho, CEO;
- Alexsandro Broedel, CFO; and
- Renato Lulia Jacob, Group Head of Investor Relations and Market Intelligence
Register now on the Company's Investor Relations website (https://www.itau.com.br/relacoes-com-investidores/).
São Paulo (SP), May 08th, 2022.
RENATO LULIA JACOB
Group Head of Investor Relations and Market Intelligence
Contact: Itaú Unibanco – Comunicação Corporativa
(11) 5019-8880 / 8881
imprensa@itau-unibanco.com.br
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SHANGHAI, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126), an independent and innovative biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, announced that it will present the latest clinical study data for Carteyva® via poster presentations and online publication at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Title: Two-year follow-up result of RELIANCE study, a multicenter phase 2 trial of relmacabtagene autoleucel (Carteyva®) in Chinese patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma
Format: Poster Presentation
Abstract number: 7529
Session: Hematologic Malignancies - Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Time: Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM CDT
Presenter: Dr. Zhitao Ying
Title: Preliminary safety and efficacy of relmacabtagene autoleucel (relma-cel) as second-line therapy for primary refractory Chinese patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL): Results from an open-label, multicenter, single-arm phase I study
Format: Online publication
Abstract number: e19509
First author: Dr. Zixun Yan
Title: Relma-cel (JWCAR029) in relapsed and refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A two-year survival update of a phase I study
Format: Online publication
First author: Dr. Zhitao Ying
About Relmacabtagene Autoleucel Injection (trade name: Carteyva®)
Relmacabtagene autoleucel injection (abbreviated as relma-cel, trade name: Carteyva®) is an autologous anti-CD19 CAR-T cell immunotherapy product independently developed by JW Therapeutics based on a CAR-T cell process platform of Juno Therapeutics (a Bristol Myers Squibb company). Being the first product of JW Therapeutics, relma-cel was approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in September 2021 for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, making it the first CAR-T product approved as Category 1 biologics product in China. Currently, it is the only CAR-T product in China that has been simultaneously included in the National Significant New Drug Development Program, granted priority review and breakthrough therapy designations.
About JW Therapeutics
JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126) is an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products. Founded in 2016, JW Therapeutics is committed to becoming an innovation leader in cell immunotherapy. The company has built a top world-class platform for technology and product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a promising product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, to bring the hope of a cure for Chinese and global patients, and to lead the healthy and standardized development of China's cell immunotherapy industry. For more information, please visit www.jwtherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements are based on the management's expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described. Significant risks and uncertainties, include those discussed below and more fully described in Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) reports filed by the Company. Unless otherwise noted, the Company is providing this information as of the date it publicized, and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in the issues and relevant information, or provide any explanation. For detailed information, please visit the company website: www.jwtherapeutics.com/en/forward-looking-statements/.
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- Introducing a 'smooth identity embedder' for faster, more stable face swapping that contributes to the development of digital humans
- Study selected to be presented at top global computer vision conference, CVPR, for the second year in a row
SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Brain today announced the development of its newest face-swapping technology, 'Smooth-Swap,' designed to expand the capabilities of smooth face swapping through enhanced identity embedding[1]. The innovative model boasts its groundbreaking, simplified architecture after replacing complex external modules of existing systems with an integrated smooth identity embedder, which in turn facilitates faster, more stable face swapping.
Representing another important milestone in Kakao Brain's face-swapping research, the company's 'Smooth-Swap: A Simple Enhancement for Face-Swapping with Smoothness' paper will be presented at the upcoming global computer vision conference, CVPR 2022[2], for the second year in a row. This will include an exclusive oral presentation session reserved for the most outstanding papers among accepted articles (25.33% of 8,161 submissions were accepted this year). At last year's event, only 4% of accepted papers were given time to do an oral presentation in which Kakao Brain was nominated for its exceptional research paper, 'HOTR: End-to-End Human-Object Interaction Detection with Transformers.' This year, not only has 'Smooth-Swap' managed to significantly reduce the complexity of its architecture, it also possesses great potential for commercialization, both of which have been recognized and rewarded by the premier computer vision conference.
An accurate and consistent identity gradient[3] is essential to seamlessly changing a person's identity without sacrificing the image's high quality. Trained via supervised contrastive loss, 'Smooth-Swap' acquires its stable identity gradient by learning embedding with a higher smoothness. These improvements address the earlier model's weakness of adding handcrafted components and 3D face modeling which ultimately complicated its design and entailed sophisticated hyperparameter tuning. Instead, 'Smooth-Swap' relies on a simple U-Net-based architecture with an integrated smooth identity embedder to deliver cutting-edge performance.
The simple architecture and enhanced performance of 'Smooth-Swap' have not only made the technology competitive in terms of its commercialization potential and wider application, they also allow it to face more challenging face-swapping scenarios such as face swapping during video playback. 'Smooth-Swap' suggests a differentiated identity embedding approach and empowers the generator to create higher-quality images, especially when changing a subject's face shape. Through Kakao Brain's 'Smooth-Swap,' which enables fast and stable face swapping, it is expected to develop various kinds of digital humans such as virtual influencers, show hosts, and announcers.
"We are proud and excited to unveil the groundbreaking face-swapping technology, 'Smooth-Swap,' to the world," said Kim Il-doo, CEO of Kakao Brain. "I strongly believe this technology will accelerate innovation in the face-swapping sphere, bringing us another step closer to the incredibly immersive metaverse we always dreamed of as wells as the digital human services of the future."
About Kakao Brain
Kakao Brain is a world-leading AI company boasting unparalleled AI technologies and research & development networks. The company was established by Kakao in 2017 to solve some of the globe's biggest 'unthinkable questions' with solutions enabled by its lifestyle-transforming AI technologies. Constantly driving innovation in the world of technology, Kakao Brain has developed numerous groundbreaking AI services and models designed to enhance quality of life for thousands of people, including minDALL-E, KoGPT, CLIP/ALIGN, and RQ-Transformer. As a global pioneer of AI, Kakao Brain has the responsibility of fostering a vibrant tech community and robust R&D ecosystem as it carries out its mission to form new tech markets with endless potential. For more information, visit https://KakaoBrain.com/.
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CHANGZHOU, China, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar, a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, announced that its ultra-high performance rooftop module Vertex S series was selected out of nearly 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries for its advanced design concept and excellent user experience, winning the Red Dot Design Award –--most influential international industrial design award, an "Oscar" for product design, making Trina Solar the first solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer winning this honor in China . The upgraded G12R modules, Vertex S and Vertex 580W, as members of Trina Solar G12 family, will be officially launched at Intersolar Europe on May 11.
Thanks to the advanced design and outstanding craftsmanship, Vertex S perfectly meets the high standards of both product function and appearance design of Red Dot Design Award, which was officially announced in Germany Recently. As the star product of Trina Solar's global module portfolio for non-utility scenario, Vertex S combines high power, high power generation, and high reliability. It has been unanimously favored by distributors and customers around the world.
Vertex S: the beauty of modern craftsmanship
Trina Solar's Vertex S series modules feature excellent product performance along with innovative and design-inspired aesthetics, comes with several design options, including the all-black appearance, to match different architectural styles and application scenarios, while keeping the commitment to environmental protection.
For the Vertex S all-black module, black was chosen as the dominant color upon thorough market research. The module adopts black cells with ultra-fine busbars, together with the fine layout of the black frame and back sheet, black label and string busbars, bringing Vertex S an outstanding aesthetic effect and making it visually appealing.
Perfect redesign with "Small in Size, Big on Power"
Recently, Trina Solar announced that its Vertex 210mm products have been upgraded again through the innovative 210mm rectangular wafer (G12R) cell technology and the latest module design. The upgraded products include the currently available Vertex S series and Vertex 550W modules. After the upgrade, there's a power increase of up to 30W per module, and a module conversion efficiency of up to 21.5%. Both new products will be firstly deployed in global non-utility scenarios, which also perfectly match global mainstream inverters.
Trina Solar's two upgraded product lines will be unveiled at Intersolar Europe on May 11, bringing higher and more significant customer value than similar products in the market, driving the industry to new heights.
Helena Li, President of Cell and Module Business, Trina Solar, commented: "Coming to this 25th anniversary of its establishment, Trina Solar has exceeded 100GW in its global module shipments. It is Trina Solar's distinguished achievement to stand out from all major brands and win the Red Dot Design Award due to continuous innovation and customer value orientation. In the future, Trina Solar will continue to make breakthroughs in technology R&D, and explore better paths for innovation and development of the PV industry, thus creating more leading PV products for global customers."
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Mother and daughter share special bond over nursing career
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Judith DiMeo and her daughter Denise Weisburg have a lot in common - but perhaps the most unique thing is their shared careers in nursing.
Judith DiMeo, now retired, got her nursing degree in the 80′s. Soon after she took her first nursing job at HCA Virginia’s Chippenham Hospital.
“It was wonderful to be able to have somebody and help them get well or help them to the end of their life,” Judith recalled.
It was a career move that would eventually inspire her own daughter, Denise, to chase after a nursing degree of her own.
“I initially went away to business school and hated it.. I hated it...I’m like I’m gonna come back and go to VCU, and at that time I called it MCV, and I’m going to go to the nursing school and follow in my mom’s footsteps,” Denise explained.
Judith helped Denise through nursing school, especially during tough times.
“She was in tears she said how do you change a bed when the person can’t get out of the bed so we took a bottle and we took some dish towels and I showed her how to roll the patient,” Judith said.
Denise got her nursing degree. Then like mother like daughter, both women then decided to pursue their Master’s. The duo ended up studying and going to classes together here in Richmond.
“That was great fun to have your daughter in class with you,” Judith remembered.
Denise and Judith eventually graduated together.
“We ended up graduating on the same exact day, two seats from each other,” Denise said.
The two worked at several hospitals together including HCA Virginia’s Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, where Denise had to fire her own mother after getting an upper-level management job since family members weren’t allowed to oversee their relatives.
“She called me and she said ‘Mom, I have good news and I have bad news the good news is that I got the job the bad news is that I have to let you go,’” Judith said.
Both women are grateful to share their love of nursing, inspiring each other to be better in their careers and in life.
Even though Judith is retired now she still makes an impact at local hospitals, making blankets and donating them to babies being cared for.
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An event you don’t want to miss this week up in the sky
(WHSV) - This week is going to be really quiet until we get to Sunday night...
Gaining Daylight
We will be gaining 13 minutes of daylight over the course of this week. By Monday, May 16th, we’ll have 14 hours and 18 minutes of daylight and 9 hours and 42 minutes of nighttime. Sunrise moves from 6:09 am to 6:03 am while sunset moves from 8:14 pm to 8:21 pm.
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Moon Phases & Next Full Moon:
Next Full Moon
The next full moon will be Monday, May 16th, at 12:14 am. May’s full moon is known as the Flower Moon, to represent flowers blooming. Other names for this full moon include Hare Moon, Corn Planting Moon, and Milk Moon.
Wait there’s more! In addition to the full moon occurring in mid-May, this moon will also be a Blood Moon. This is because a total lunar eclipse will occur! The total lunar eclipse turns the moon red during the event. More details below.
The Lunar Eclipse
There’s only one big event happening in the sky this week and it’s a big one.
In the late evening on Sunday, May 15th, a total lunar eclipse will occur. The moon will rise at 8:04 pm on Sunday evening and put on a show. The eclipse will technically begin at 9:32 pm when the penumbral phase begins. This is when the outer parts of Earth’s shadow begin to obstruct the moon. A partial lunar eclipse will begin at 10:27 pm, and the total lunar eclipse begins at 11:29 pm.
For an hour and 24 minutes, the moon will be totally eclipsed by the Earth. This is lengthy for a total lunar eclipse because not only will the moon be a full moon but also a supermoon! This is because the moon will be in some of its closest part of its orbit as well. Maximum eclipse will be at 12:12 am and the totality phase will end at 12:53 am.
The partial eclipse ends at 1:55 am very early Monday morning and the moon will leave the penumbral phase at 2:50 am.
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Patchy frost overnight then warming up
Temperatures in the 60s and 70s this week
SUNDAY (Mother’s Day): Clouds will continue to decrease in coverage overnight with skies eventually turning clear. A cold night with lows in the low to mid 30s. With clear skies and light winds for the overnight, areas of patchy frost will develop across the entire area. Temperatures will be flirting with the freezing mark in our West Virginia locations so cover or bring in your plants if you can.
MONDAY: Plenty of sunshine and pleasantly cool to start the day with temperatures quickly rising into the 50s. Abundant sunshine the entire day as it turns mild. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Turning breezy again for the daytime.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Breeze fading by sunset. Skies stay clear into the overnight as it turns chilly. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds to start and pleasantly cool. Temperatures rising into the 50s. A few clouds early with abundant sunshine in the afternoon. A mild and nice day with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Staying clear for the entire evening and overnight as it turns chilly again. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine to start the day as skies will be clear. Pleasantly cool to start with temperatures rising into the 50s. Clouds will be hard to come by for the day as plenty of sunshine sticks around. Warm in the afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. A beautiful spring day. Evening temperatures falling into the 60s with mostly clear skies overnight. Lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.
THURSDAY: Some clouds to start the day and temperatures rising into the 60s. Another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the mid to upper 70s! Another beautiful spring day. Warm during the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the low to mid 50s.
FRIDAY: Plenty of clouds around to start the day with temperatures rising into the 60s. More clouds than sun around in the afternoon and warm. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Warm for the evening with temperatures in the 70s. A coastal low that will move onshore on the southeast coast will bring scattered showers back into the area for the night. Cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees.
SATURDAY: Mild in the morning and cloudy with temperatures rising into the 60s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms associated with the low pressure to the south of us impacts our area the entire day. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Warm in the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees.
As always, you can get the latest updates by downloading and checking the WHSV Weather App.
**A reminder that spring wildfire season is still going on in West Virginia. No outdoor burning in West Virginia before 5pm through May 31.**
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Virginia Office of the Children’s Ombudsman
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Office of the Children’s Ombudsman officially launched this week after almost a year of development. Investigation, advocation, and education about the child welfare system and foster care is just part of the mission.
“When it comes to the child welfare system, we have the information we can point people to resources,” the director of the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman, Eric Reynolds said.
The office serves as a one stop shop for the child welfare system.
“To receive complaints or calls, or concerns from constituents who are involved in cases involving children, who may have been alleged to have been abused or neglected, who are receiving child protective services, or who are in foster care,” Reynolds said.
It was created by the Virginia general assembly in 2020, but took time to launch. The office has received 160 since their unofficial start in 2021, and 13 calls in the first 3 days after their launch. The first step is to investigate the complaint.
“Then being able to identify some areas of improvement for the local agency or the agency that was providing those services so that we could help them improve their practice in serving the children and families,” Reynolds said.
The Ombudsman works throughout the Commonwealth. Smaller agencies work directly with families. Community Attention Foster Families (CAFF) is one of those agencies, managing cases in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Greene counties.
“We find families in our community that want to support these families that are going through a rough time. And that are in support of reunifying children and their families and then we train them so that they know how to work with the system,” CAFF’s Charlsie Stratton said.
Both agencies on the state and county level are looking to provide resources for giving children a safe and healthy upbringing.
“Our interest is making sure that the agencies are balancing that trying to strike that balance between child safety and family preservation,” Reynolds said.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) – Home fires claim lives every day, but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. On average, the Red Cross in Hawaii responds every three to four days to an emergency most of them home fires.
May 8 is World Red Cross Day and throughout May, and for the first time in three years, the Hawaii Red Cross along with community partners will conduct in-person visits to install free smoke alarms for local families.
The program is part of a national initiative to install smoke alarms and help families create an escape plan. Teams on each island will visit homes to check, install, and provide fire safety information.
“We’re thrilled to return to in-person service to the community,” says Diane Peters-Nguyen, CEO of the American Red Cross – Pacific Islands Region. “This year’s efforts give us the opportunity to forge new relationships and elevate our service to all residents of Hawaii.”
Smoke alarm installations are by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call the Hawaii Red Cross office at 808-739-8111.
Test and check your smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button.
You should hear three beeps, letting you know the alarm is working.
Don't hear the beeps? Then it's time to change the batteries, if your model requires them.
If your smoke alarm is 10 years old, it's time to get a new alarm because the sensor becomes less sensitive over time.
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You can help ensure that families are prepared for a disaster and cared for after one strikes:
• PREPARE YOUR HOME: Learn the steps to prepare your home and family in case of a fire at www.redcross.org/hawaii
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State grants to boost safety at 6 Blue Water Area school districts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced six Blue Water Area schools received a state grant to enhance school security.
East Shore Leadership Academy, Capac Community Schools, Yale Public Schools, the Port Huron Area School District, Memphis Community Schools and Brown City Community Schools received a total of nearly $615,000 from the Competitive School Safety Grant Program, administered by the Michigan State Police.
Schools have until July 2021 to spend the grant money.
Memphis Superintendent Sara Dobbelear said the district will use its $100,000 grant to replace existing exterior entrance doors at the junior/senior high school with ones that are more secure; add a camera, intercom and buzzer system to every school's main entrance to better screen building visitors; add additional locking mechanisms to every interior classroom and office door in the district; and enhance the public announcement system to allow traditional noisy rooms to be notified of an emergency situation.
Especially in the current school climate, Dobbelear said it's important that the district commit to keeping its students and staff safe, and school safety is a big issue for parents everywhere.
“It’s just so incredibly important to drop your children of for eight hours a day and to know that the school that you're sending them to feels that their safety is the most important thing," Dobbelear said.
Shawn Shackelford, executive director of student services and diversity for Port Huron Schools, said the $250,000 grant will be used to install additional locking mechanisms on all classroom doors.
“We are excited about being awarded the Michigan State Police Competitive School Safety Grant. Safety for our schools is a top priority and this grant will allow the district to add an extra layer of protection in our buildings," Shackelford said.
East Shore Leadership Academy Superintendent Nancy Gardner said the district will use its $41,738 grant to add a double door entry in the main entrance, replace interior door handles on classrooms, install additional defensive locking mechanisms and purchase two-way radios for all staff to communicate.
Capac Community Schools will use its $100,000 grant to update its outdated public announcement system so communications can be sent out district-wide, superintendent Jeff Terpenning said.
Whether for an emergency or to send out school announcements, Terpenning said the district feels it's important that communications are sent to everyone at the same time.
Yale Public Schools received $102,298 from the grant. Superintendent Kurt Sutton said the grant will be used to purchase new hand-held radios and radio system, additional door locking mechanisms, keyless entry for staff and numbered signage for doors into the buildings so emergency personnel can more easily locate different areas of the building.
Brown City Community Schools received $20,348. Requests for comment to Brown City Superintendent Neil Kohler were not returned Thursday.
Contact Laura Fitzgerald at (810) 941-7072 or lfitzgeral@gannett.com. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/05/09/state-grants-boost-safety-6-blue-water-area-school-districts/9648477002/ | 2022-05-09T03:37:46Z |
ROCK SPRINGS -- High school seniors have spent twelve years soaking up all kinds of information. Some of it has left them frustrated while others embraced it. They have spent time debating with educators over the answer to a question and they discovered the meaning of true friendships.
On Thursday, May 26th, at 7 p.m., students will graduate from Rock Springs High School. The community is invited to celebrate their academic accomplishments in Tiger Stadium.
“The class of 2022 is a class that has overcome a lot of obstacles in all their years in education,” said RSHS Principal Glen Suppes. “They are one of the few classes that can say, ‘I survived the pandemic and I’m still getting a diploma.’”
He added, “The pandemic hit the Class of 2022 right in the middle of their high school years.
“They’re a resilient, highly intelligent group of students that I have had the pleasure to work with in my first year as the principal. I can say that without a doubt.”
Since they weathered COVID-19, Suppes chose “Together We Will Change the World” as this year’s theme.
“It sounds cliché but from what I’ve seen, these kids are going to do great things in their lives and they’re going to make a difference,” he expressed. “A lot of them will help us change the world just because of who they are.”
According to Suppes, the senior class has “done remarkably well.”
“They’re a very motivated group of young people and it has been a pleasure getting to know them as their principal.”
“I wish the best for them,” he shared. “I want them to go out and continue to be the good kids they are right now.
“We need good people because our world is not a good place sometimes.”
The best memories, he said, include the first time he met them, Homecoming, the athletic events and the Make-a-Wish fundraiser.
“You have a checklist as a principal. I can say that every time we made that checkmark, I did it with a smile and I was happy.
“Not that it’s over but because it was a success. That speaks volumes for these seniors.”
One of his proudest moments was when the RSHS cheer team won the state spirit award.
“That sportsmanship award is a big deal,” he revealed. “It would be great if all of our athletic teams bring home a sportsmanship award but I’m not in it for the championships, I’m in it for the good kids.
“They will be missed.”
Suppes hinted that this year’s graduation ceremony will be a lot different than others.
“We’re going to celebrate the seniors,” he pointed out. “We’re working on some new, fun things that are going to become the standard for graduations as we move forward.
“Graduation is for the community so we want to celebrate the kids’ successes but we also want to make it a great celebration for our community.
“They’re going out into the world so we should celebrate.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/changing-the-world-principal-honors-class-of-2022/article_33e6c9bf-5111-5e15-9174-26ee71d3dd6a.html | 2022-05-09T04:09:42Z |
ROCK SPRINGS – Inside Connection, a pregnancy resource center located in Rock Springs, is an organization that has been providing their services to those in need of them since 2014.
Executive director Kim Seymour has been with the pregnancy resource center since 2015.
Seymour, a registered nurse, was the nurse manager until July 2021 when she stepped into the executive director position.
“The mission of Inside Connection is to share the love of Jesus Christ by empowering women, men and children who may be facing pregnancy or abortion-related concerns, by providing them practical, emotional and spiritual support,” Seymour said.
Inside Connection is part of a national and international affiliation of other pregnancy centers. It is affiliated with the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Heartbeat International and Care Net.
Some of the services that Inside Connection provides include free pregnancy testing, free limited OB ultrasounds and abortion pill reversal.
“Right now, we are in need of a medical director. So, we’re not able to provide any of that until we get a medical director,” Seymour said. “Our formal medical director retired, so we are in need of a new one.”
Additionally, Inside Connection provides support for other needs that the moms or the families may have.
“We have boutique where we have diapers, clothing, wipes, formula and just a lot of practical needs. In the past, we have offered parenting education classes,” Seymour said. “We stopped that during the COVID-19 pandemic and realized that it was something the community already has.
“We really wanted to partner with other community organizations. With that, we give a lot of referrals to our clients over to things like WIC and Medicaid. We, of course, always refer our clients to an obgyn.”
Seymour said that they are looking at starting a miscarriage support program, a perinatal diagnosis program and a post abortion support program.
Concerning the boutique that Inside Connection has, Seymour said that they now offer the items that are in the boutique to their pregnancy clients.
“They can choose from clothing, blankets, diapers and things like that. Last year, we saw a big need where at some points when the food bank wasn’t open because it was on the weekend or something, we were able to have them come in and pick some diapers up.”
Inside Connection has recently moved into a new building at 731 C Street, Building B, in Rock Springs and Seymour said that it has been great having additional space for the boutique.
“It’s been so nice to be in this new building. It will allow us to enact our vision that we have for new programs, seeing more clients and things like that,” Seymour said. “It is a much better set-up for us and we’re really thankful to be here.”
In 2021, Inside Connection was able to serve 37 pregnancy test clients.
“I believe that 35 of them received ultrasounds. Some of our pregnancy test clients may make more than one visit, depending on whether or not they need follow-up with an ultrasound,” Seymour said.
“We want people to know that we’re here and like our mission statement says, we’re here to offer practical, emotional and spiritual support. We are a legitimate medical clinic with registered nurses who are licensed and trained in limited OB ultrasounds.”
Seymour added, “We believe that no woman should have to face an abortion concern because of finances, emotional state or having no support. We want to come in and offer that for them and walk them through the process,” Seymour said.
Seymour said that those wishing to donate can do so by visiting their website, insideconnection.com, or dropping off a donation at their location.
“Donations don’t have to be monetary. It can also mean donating time to volunteer. We have a volunteer that comes in and helps with our boutique and volunteers that come in that help with our fundraisers." | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/inside-connection-local-pregnancy-resource-center-continues-to-offer-help-and-support/article_fdc88592-82d2-5c40-a5c2-33a83c4f11c8.html | 2022-05-09T04:09:49Z |
GREEN RIVER -- According to the Wyoming Nurses Association, Governor Mark Gordon declared May 2022 as Nurses Month.
The declaration states that more qualified registered nurses are needed in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of health care consumers in the communities.
During the first week of Nurses Month, nurses were reminded to focus on the emotional and physical well-being of themselves and others by engaging in healthy activities that focus on the body and the mind.
Brenna Kirsch, advanced practice nurse at Castle Rock Medical Center was stretching her legs in the parking lot at Expedition Island. Her friends Kathy Luzmoor, a retired registered nurse and Ann Clevenger, chief nursing officer at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County were ready to accompany her on the stroll as well.
“It’s nice to get out, enjoy each other’s company and raise money for college education,” said Kirsch.
The 5th annual Wyoming Nurses Association Region Walk/Run was an event to raise money for scholarships to those who want a career in nursing.
The theme for the second week of Nurses Month, according to Luzmoor, is recognition.
“We recognize the nurses in the community who have advanced certification,” she shared.
The third week of Nurses Month focuses on professional development and the last week of Nurses Month will focus on community engagement.
“I’ve signed up for the city-wide clean-up,” Clevenger mentioned.
Nursing awards will be presented and a scholarship recipient will be announced during the Southwest Region Nurses Week Celebration on Wednesday, May 11 at Castle Rock Medical Center in Green River.
The reception starts at 6 p.m.
Gordon encourages all Wyomingites “to honor the registered nurses who care for all of us and celebrate registered nurses’ accomplishments and their efforts to improve the healthcare system.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/nurses-month-meeting-the-health-care-needs-of-america/article_6b767510-eea7-59ad-aff3-b9efb52261b3.html | 2022-05-09T04:09:55Z |
JMU lacrosse earns seventh consecutive NCAA berth, will play UConn
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Tenth-ranked James Madison lacrosse earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Lacrosse Championship. JMU will face #18 Connecticut on the campus of Loyola University in Maryland.
The teams met earlier this season when the Dukes beat the Huskies 13-7. JMU leads the overall series 6-2 and will be looking for its sixth straight win against UConn.
After going 6-0 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play, the Dukes were the regular-season conference champions. The team boasts a 13-4 record heading into the NCAA Tournament.
According to head coach Shelley Klaes, the Dukes expect a challenge when they face the Huskies in round one.
“We know they’re rough and tough,” said Klaes. “They have a great transition game as well.”
Redshirt senior attacker Katie Checkosky emphasized the importance of mental preparation heading into the game.
“We know how they are capable of playing,” added Checkosky. “The game was tight in February so we aren’t taking this one for granted. We have to go in there focused and ready to play.”
Redshirt junior attacker Kacey Knobloch said she is excited to represent the Dukes on a national stage.
“You don’t see James Madison on the biggest stage in every sport,” said Knobloch. “Being able to make it this far as a team is really special.”
The Dukes face the Huskies on Friday at 7 p.m. at Ridley Athletic Complex. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Copyright 2022 WHSV. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/05/09/jmu-lacrosse-earns-seventh-consecutive-ncaa-berth-will-play-uconn/ | 2022-05-09T04:32:37Z |
Police investigating ‘targeted’ arson at Wis. anti-abortion office
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Police are continuing to investigate after they say someone threw a Molotov cocktail, ignited a fire and vandalized an anti-abortion group’s office in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Madison Fire Department received reports of flames at the Wisconsin Family Action office at approximately 6 a.m. Sunday, police say. Firefighters were able to quickly put the fire out. No injuries were reported.
Upon further investigation, police were able to determine that a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the building but did not ignite. They believe a separate fire was started in response, WMTV reports.
Graffiti was also found at the scene. The words “If abortions aren’t safe then you aren’t either” were painted on the outside of the building, as well as an “A” symbol with the numbers “1312.″
Federal investigators have been briefed on this incident.
Wisconsin Family Action is an anti-abortion and pro-life organization, but President Julaine Appling said she never thought those who oppose their views would take things this far.
“We’ve done nothing to warrant this,” Appling said. “Nothing to warrant a direct threat because of our position on life.”
Appling said she does not feel safe at the office anymore, and she’s worried about her pro-life friends as abortion uncertainty continues in Wisconsin and the entire United States.
“That’s not the America I know. That’s not how we respond,” she said. “If we’re truly tolerant, then we should be able to share our opinions without threats to people’s safety and security.”
She’s not sure if the organization will move locations or stay at the office campus on the northeast side of Madison.
“I’ll tell you one thing: I don’t want to be bullied into a move,” Appling said. “But I have the security of my team. That’s my responsibility. I have to be concerned about that, so we’re going to have to take a very, very close look at next steps.”
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said in a statement, “Our department has and continues to support people being able to speak freely and openly about their beliefs. But we feel that any acts of violence, including the destruction of property, do not aid in any cause.”
Gov. Tony Evers echoed their words, saying on Twitter, “We reject violence against any person for disagreeing with another’s view.”
Sen. Ron Johnson said on Twitter this incident “is abhorrent and should be condemned by all.”
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HONOLULU, HAWAII (KITV4) -- The man accused of a brutal attack that left a another man in critical condition last Tuesday was released from police custody after Honolulu prosecutors dropped his attempted murder charge.
Witnesses say the man attacked the 57-year-old victim with a water flask and attempted to flee the Fort Street Mall area on a bicycle before Honolulu police vehicles converged on the suspect two blocks away.
The 32-year-old man, Armin Baertschi, Jr., was caught on Alakea Street and arrested for attempted murder, modification of probation and several outstanding warrants.
On May 2, before the incident, Baertschi's probation officer filed a motion to modify his probation after failing to submit a drug test in April. This comes after Baertschi missed or refused eight urine analysis tests since April 2021.
The terms of his probation order require Baertschi to submit a drug test within 30 minutes at the direction of his officer. He is also to report to his probation officer, which he failed to do in April.
Baertschi was on a four-year HOPE probation order after being found guilty of drug charges in 2019.
He has a lengthy criminal record that includes several fourth-degree thefts, criminal trespassing, and promoting dangerous drugs.
Baertschi is in custody at Oahu Community Correctional Center on a $20k cash-only bond for failing to comply with the conditions of his probation.
He is scheduled to appear in court on June 14.
Do you have a story idea? Email news tips to news@kitv.com | https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/charges-dropped-in-fort-street-mall-attack-that-left-man-in-critical-condition/article_a15b43d2-cf43-11ec-b93a-d3f713b31948.html | 2022-05-09T05:15:55Z |
The Honolulu Fire Department to hold one-day recruitment May 17 By KITV4 Web Staff May 8, 2022 May 8, 2022 Updated 1 hr ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email FILE Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save HONOLULU (KITV4) Looking for work? The City and County of Honolulu are looking for more firefighters.The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) is holding a one-day recruitment on May 17th.Interested applicants can create an account and apply online.To apply head to: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu No late applications will be accepted. Local HFD extinguishes two-story apartment building fire on Varsity Circle By Xiomara Yamileth Guevara Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save More From KITV 4 Island News Local Maui police warn against telephone scams offering vacations, roofing services Updated Mar 22, 2022 Local American Trevor Reed released from Russia in prisoner swap Apr 27, 2022 Local Artists unite at Kakaako to raise money for Ukraine relief Updated Apr 1, 2022 Local Man caught a venomous 'blue dragon' sea slug along the Texas coast Updated Apr 8, 2022 Local Big Island Police seek missing 22-year-old Francisco Kelly Dakamas Manalo of Ocean View Mar 8, 2022 COVID-19 5 new COVID-related deaths, 827 new infections recorded in Hawaii, DOH reports Updated Mar 24, 2022 Recommended for you
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Police: Mother charged after dropping baby out window
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Virginia mother is behind bars after police say she dropped her baby out of a third-floor window.
Officers were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the Belt Atlantic Apartment complex along Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, Virginia. Police said a woman, later identified as 27-year-old Mychae Goode, had thrown her daughter from the third-story window.
A neighbor, who did not want to be identified, said he could tell Goode was upset, and when she let go of her baby, he was able to catch the child’s head before it hit the ground.
Angel Diamond, who lives nearby, told WWBT he saw six or seven police vehicles rush into the apartment complex.
“I went back there. That’s when they was like the lady threw the baby out the window,” Diamond said. “They had already arrested her and put her in the car, and they rushed the baby to the hospital.”
Police confirmed the child was taken to the hospital. She is expected to survive.
Goode is charged with felony child endangerment.
“I wish that baby good luck, and I hope the mama gets the help that she is seeking,” Diamond said.
Neighbors at the apartment complex say they cannot believe this happened.
“It’s a baby, dropping from - I don’t care if it was the second window - look at it. For a baby to hit the ground would have killed that baby instantly, like if that man probably hadn’t caught the baby,” a neighbor said.
Goode was previously charged with child endangerment in Chesterfield back in 2019 in relation to an incident that killed her 5-year-old son.
She is due back in court June 1.
Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Smith at (804) 646-6870 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
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SWEETWATER COUNTY – Residents are encouraged to give a hand on Election Day. They can also make a few dollars in return.
According to the Sweetwater County Clerk's website, each election, the County Clerk's office must hire Election Judges to assist voters on Election Day.
Judge duties include:
Greeting voters, checking in voters, registering new voters, making changes to existing voter records, handing out ballots, setting up and taking polling location site down.
According to Wyoming State Statute 22-8-102, "Judges of election shall be registered electors and shall be physically, morally and mentally competent to perform their duties." Additionally, all judges are obligated to attend at least one training session.
On Election Day, all judges are required to work from 6 a.m. to approximately 9 p.m. (depending on your polling location). From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., all judges help set up the polling site by starting machines, setting up tables, chairs and voting booths. Polls open to the public at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Once the polls are closed, judges help pack everything up and get the results to the Clerk's Office.
In addition to serving the community, you will make some extra money! Election Judges are paid $185 for Election Day, $30 for a meal and $30 for training. Chief Election Judges are paid $210 for Election Day, $30 for a meal and $30 for training.
Individuals who are interested in becoming an Election Judge must complete the online Election Judge Questionnaire. Call 307-872-3733 for more details.
Anyone 16 or 17 years old can serve as a student judge. They will need to complete the Student Election Judge Application. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/sweetwater-county-needs-election-judges/article_5e30db14-5454-532e-81b9-fd386965368d.html | 2022-05-09T06:24:26Z |
ROCK SPRINGS – Faith, family and friends have kept Rock Springs Chief of Police Dwane Pacheco grounded throughout his extensive 31-year career.
A retirement open house was held in honor of Pacheco at Santa Fe Southwest Grill on Saturday, May 7.
Pacheco said that the event allowed him some time to reflect back on his career and what helped him through it.
“You have to have strong faith in this business because there’s just so much,” Pacheco said. “It can be a lonely career field at times so you really need that.”
He added, “Family keeps you grounded. We deal with 10% of the population 90% of the time and usually it isn’t the most pleasant experience. So, having that makes all the difference.
“Having friends and family in your life is so valuable; especially friends that aren’t just in law enforcement. Having friends in the community that can see the true you and not just the badge is so important.”
Pacheco’s friends, family and coworkers were present at the event to celebrate alongside him.
Rock Springs Mayor Tim Kaumo has worked alongside Pacheco for a number of years and even reappointed him as chief of police when he stepped back into office four years ago.
“He’s a fantastic guy and he is going to do a lot moving forward in his future endeavors. He is a stellar leader and I look forward to seeing what he does next,” Kaumo said.
Rock Springs City Councilwoman Jeannie Demas expressed her thoughts on Pacheco as well.
“He’s a great man. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Green River Councilwoman Sherry Bushman attended Pacheco’s retirement party and shared some of her thoughts about him.
“I wish him well with his future endeavors,” Bushman said. “His commitment to the community has been exemplary.”
Former Rock Springs Mayor Carl Demshar and his wife Lynne were also present at the celebration honoring Pacheco.
“I’m very proud that he’s retiring,” Demshar expressed. “He did an outstanding job in the department. He’s always had goals and accomplished them.”
He added, “I never worried about the police department because it was in good hands.”
Sweetwater County Combined Communications executive director Rick Hawkins has gotten to see and work with Pacheco through many stages of his career.
“I’ve worked alongside Dwane ever since he started in law enforcement. I was one of his first trainers,” Hawkins said. “Seeing him retire just reminds you that everything changes. I’m happy that he’s made it this far in his career because a lot of people don’t.”
Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Lee also attended the retirement celebration and expressed his gratitude for what Pacheco has done for Rock Springs.
“I think he’s done a lot of good for the community,” Lee said. “It was good to have a ‘hometown boy’ looking after us. We appreciate him.”
Lee added, “Our first responders are under-appreciated. You need good leadership to be amazing. He has definitely made a huge impact on our community.”
Heather Marsh, executive assistant to the Chief of Police, and her husband Damian were also at the event celebrating Pacheco’s retirement.
“I think the change is good but he will definitely be missed,” said Marsh. “It’s been nice working with him for so many years.”
Commander Clark Robinson was the first speaker during the reception and presented a badge to Pacheco.
“It’s been a pleasure to work with him and I’ve learned a lot from him,” said Robinson. “He’s my partner and my friend.”
Second Commander Bill Erspamer presented a plaque to Pacheco.
“The badge is a symbol of trust and honor,” said Erspamer. “There’s a sense of pride when you put it on.”
Following the presentations of the badge and plaque, Pacheco added some of his thoughts concerning his career and the community he has worked in for the past 31 years.
“We have a bond in our community that’s hard to describe,” Pacheco shared. “There’s something special about the place you grew up in.”
He added, “It’s been a heck of a long road but it’s been a lot of fun.”
Additionally, members of the community showed up to show their support and congratulate Pacheco for this achievement.
Rock Springs residents Brad Bettolo and his wife Kiera came to the celebration to congratulate Pacheco.
“He’s a great friend and I’d like to wish him good luck on his next adventure,” said Bettolo.
Rock Springs resident Eddie Pacheco (no relation to Chief Pacheco) expressed that he’d like Pacheco “to stay on.”
“He’s done such a good job and the community is proud of him but I wish him all the best,” Eddie said.
Rock Springs resident Byron Zuehlsdorff said that since Pacheco will be retiring, he might be watching his daughter Ellie “very closely.”
“Now that he’s home, I’m going to have to ask him how much trouble Ellie is in!” Zuehlsdorff joked.
Rock Springs resident Rick Milonas hopes Pacheco will enjoy his retirement.
“He’s worked really hard,” Milonas said. “He’s been so active in the community and that just makes him really amazing.” | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/the-end-of-an-era-community-celebrates-pachecos-retirement/article_7f94ec1a-632f-559c-9eca-8b8008a068dd.html | 2022-05-09T06:24:30Z |
HONOLULU (KITV4) - Shinyo Floating Lantern Ceremony is the largest memorial day celebration in the nation with numbers soaring to 40,000 visitors pre pandemic. However, officials say numbers have plummeted and they are expecting just a few thousand visitors this year.
Co-chair of Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii, Darlene Ferreira, says this is the time for the Governor to prioritize tourism and make a plan to rebuild our economy.
“The reason the number is going to drop from 40,000 to 5,000 is because of the Japanese tourism that the event brings. They fill up many hotels and come in with several full buses. For the Japanese that come, they feel so grateful to have the opportunity to float a lantern at Ala Moana beach," said Ferreira.
Director of Sales at Big Island Candies, Malcolm Murasaki says they saw an uptick of visitors during Golden Week but numbers were significantly lower than past years.
They believe bringing back Japanese tourism is essential for state recovery.
“We really need them back as far as the state is concerned, not only just for business as a whole but especially for the state. Seeing what Waikiki should look like and to normalize thins back into Hawaii," said Murasaki.
Governor David Ige is set to meet with the Japanese Prime Minister this week to discuss plans on economic development and to bring back Hawaii's largest international market.
As of right now, there is no set date on Japan lifting travel restrictions but an announcement could be made soon.
Do you have a story idea? Email news tips to news@kitv.com | https://www.kitv.com/news/shinyo-floating-lantern-ceremony-officials-say-numbers-have-plummeted/article_742f7732-cf54-11ec-a7f4-f739a091c7fd.html | 2022-05-09T07:10:11Z |
Preliminary 3.3 magnitude quake jolts South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A relatively rare East Coast earthquake centered just northeast of South Carolina’s capital city jolted large numbers of state residents awake early Monday, rocking the Southern state at a preliminary 3.3 magnitude, authorities said.
There were no immediate reports of any damages or injuries.
The pre-dawn temblor lasted only seconds but hundreds of people took to social media to describe being shaken from sleep when the quake hit shortly after 1:30 a.m. A seismic analyst monitoring the quake for the USGS Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center in Colorado, called it the latest in a series of shakes in recent months but stronger than usual.
“There’s definitely been a ‘swarm’ here over the past several months. It’s not like a swarm like after a large seismic event but we have had a number of them in recent months,” geophysicist Amy Vaughan with the 24-hour monitoring service told The Associated Press by phone.
Vaughan said the 3.3 magnitude is an early assessment and could change, adding the quake had an epicenter of about 1.5 miles (3.1 kilometers) below the earth’s surface near the community of Elgin. That location is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of downtown Columbia, the capital city.
Those awakened reported feeling the earth shaking for several seconds and some even described what sounded like a heavy truck moving nearby. Vaughan said only an hour afterward she had reports pouring in to the quake monitoring center.
“I have not heard of any damage reports so far but have had over a thousand ... reports,” she said. “If people were sleeping they obviously would have been woken up and things might have been rattling off shelves or countertops but not the kind of shaking or intensity to cause damage of any significance.”
Still, she called it “alarming for sure” and said some lesser aftershocks were possible in coming days or weeks. She noted there were quakes of a preliminary 2.0 or higher in April and March and others going back little more than four months in the region — and a 3.3 quake last December.
She said the quake was a rather shallow one, fairly close to the surface, which made it felt, adding the area has been experiencing other shocks recently.
Two dozen minor quakes have rattled near Columbia since the end of last year, more than the 20 typically averaged by the state in an entire year, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Elgin is along a large fault system that extends from Georgia through the Carolinas and into Virginia.
Last year, the area near Jenkinsville — about 40 miles (60 kilometers) west of this group of tremors — registered six small earthquakes in over a week, with three quakes registered on a single day alone.
According to emergency management officials, about 70% of South Carolina earthquakes are located in the Middleton Place-Summerville Seismic Zone, about 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) northwest of Charleston.
In 1886, that historic coastal city was home to the largest recorded earthquake in the history of the southeastern United States, according to seismic officials. The quake, thought to have had a magnitude of at least 7, left dozens of people dead and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
That event was preceded by a series of smaller tremors over several days, although it was not known that the foreshocks were necessarily leading up to something more catastrophic until after the major quake.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/05/09/preliminary-33-magnitude-quake-jolts-south-carolina/ | 2022-05-09T07:35:17Z |
HONOLULU (KITV)- As protesters hit the street in New York, Wisconsin, Missouri, and other places on this mother's day, the politics of abortion is rising up.
“I was actually up in Washington DC when the announcement about the decision came down. I was overwhelmed with anger, sadness, and frustration. I actually found myself at midnight walking to the Supreme Court. I joined hundreds of others at the steps of the Supreme Court to make sure our voices were heard,” said Democratic candidate for Congress Jill Tokuda.
“We are not going to let a bunch of extreme Supreme Court justices or extreme right win politicians take away the rights of 100 million American women," said Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer. "Who should make this decision? Should it be a woman and her doctor, or a politician," said U.S. Senator Amy Klobucher.
"I would prefer the rape and incest exceptions to be in there for restrictions. Even though we have the trigger law, I expect those exceptions to be a significant part of the debate," said Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
The recent revelation of the Supreme Court considering overturning Roe vs Wade, is also lingering in minds of those enjoying Mother's Day on Hawaiian beaches. “I do worry because I don't want my children when they grow up to have to go to another state if they are not ready to have a child or if something were to happen,” said Cassie Ballentine.
It's not easy being a mom. This, however, is the day where all the hard work pays off. “Mother’s Day is a celebration of bringing life into the world. Being a mom is a 24-7 job. You're cooking, you're cleaning, you're sending the kids to school, you're taking care of them when you are sick,” said Crystal Ortiz.
“This is a day where I spend more time with her. Showing her how grateful I am for her everyday duties as a mom, even though she doesn't have to,” said Raven Rosa-Lasco. She is happy to be spending the day with her mom.
As for the topic of abortion rights? “When I am ready to have a child and bring a child into this world, I will know. If it happens, I guess it happens. But at the end of the day it's my choice,” said Rosa-Lasco. “We give them the skills to do what they need to do. If they follow it, it's good. If not you just have to support them,” said Reyna Rosa-Lasco about her daughter. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/mothers-day-and-roe-vs-wade/article_30b6d88a-cf70-11ec-afc5-3b851ccc96ea.html | 2022-05-09T08:59:06Z |
Cold start to the week then warming up
Temperatures in the 60s and 70s this week
MONDAY: With clear skies and light winds for the overnight, areas of patchy frost will develop across the entire area. Temperatures will be flirting with the freezing mark in our West Virginia locations so cover or bring in your plants if you can.
Patchy fog but plenty of sunshine and pleasantly cool to start the day with temperatures quickly rising into the 50s. Abundant sunshine the entire day as it turns mild. Highs in the low to mid 60s. Turning breezy again for the daytime.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Breeze fading by sunset. Skies stay clear into the overnight as it turns chilly. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
TUESDAY: A mix of sun and clouds to start and pleasantly cool. Temperatures rising into the 50s. A few clouds early with abundant sunshine in the afternoon. A mild and nice day with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Clear skies for the evening and mild with temperatures in the 60s. Staying clear for the entire evening and overnight as it turns chilly again. Overnight lows in the low to mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine to start the day as skies will be clear. Pleasantly cool to start with temperatures rising into the 50s. Clouds will be hard to come by for the day as plenty of sunshine sticks around. Warm in the afternoon with highs in the low to mid 70s. A beautiful spring day. Evening temperatures falling into the 60s with mostly clear skies overnight. Lows in the upper 40s to low 50s.
THURSDAY: Some clouds to start the day and temperatures rising into the 60s. Another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the mid to upper 70s! Another beautiful spring day. Warm during the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the low to mid 50s.
FRIDAY: Plenty of clouds around to start the day with temperatures rising into the 60s. More clouds than sun around in the afternoon and warm. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Warm for the evening with temperatures in the 70s. A coastal low that will move onshore on the southeast coast will bring scattered showers back into the area for the night. Cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees.
SATURDAY: Mild in the morning and cloudy with temperatures rising into the 60s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms associated with the low pressure to the south of us impacts our area the entire day. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Warm in the evening with temperatures in the 70s. Mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees.
As always, you can get the latest updates by downloading and checking the WHSV Weather App.
**A reminder that spring wildfire season is still going on in West Virginia. No outdoor burning in West Virginia before 5pm through May 31.**
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Man rescues wife of 37 years after tornado destroys home
SEDGEWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) - A Kansas man pulled his wife to safety after a tornado flattened their home, trapping her under a pile of rubble.
James Moore is still in shock after living his worst nightmare April 28 when a tornado struck in Sedgewick County, Kansas. He and his wife of 37 years, Kathy Moore, lived in one of the first houses hit by the tornado.
“The lights went out, and two seconds later, my house had flipped and spun and was totally demolished,” James Moore said. “When you’re in a house full of heavy objects and you’re tumbling with them, it’s kind of hard to tell what hit you.”
After digging himself out of a pile of debris, James Moore had only one thing on his mind: finding his wife.
“I started looking around, calling my wife’s name, and I kept calling it,” he said.
For a moment, time stood still. She wasn’t responding.
“Finally, I was screaming it, and then, I heard her crying,” he said.
James Moore found his wife trapped under a pile of rubble and a giant piece of the roof that fell on her. She was crying in pain but alive.
That’s when he says a miracle happened.
“I started just lifting it off of her… Normally, I don’t have the muscles for that stuff,” he said.
James Moore is disabled and says there’s no way he should have had the strength to get his wife out. But once she was in arms, nothing else mattered.
“When I found her, we sat there and hugged, and I told her I loved her. She said she loved me. I held her until EMS showed up,” he said.
Kathy Moore suffered a broken back and an injury to her head, but she’s going to be OK. She was recently released from the intensive care unit and will spend two to four weeks in assisted living while completing physical therapy.
James Moore ended up with deep cuts on his arm and a torn ligament from lifting the roof off her.
Their home was destroyed by the tornado, and he says he doesn’t even know where to start, as he tries to salvage anything he can. But he is grateful he still has what will always matter most: his wife and best friend.
The family set up a GoFundMe for help covering their medical and rebuilding expenses.
Copyright 2022 KAKE via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.whsv.com/2022/05/09/man-rescues-wife-37-years-after-tornado-destroys-home/ | 2022-05-09T09:06:45Z |
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