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Police: 32-year-old man, woman arrested for having sex on amusement park ride
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Police in Ohio say two people were arrested for allegedly having sex on a Ferris wheel at the Cedar Point amusement park.
According to the Sandusky Police Department, two 32-year-olds were arrested on public indecency charges after the incident reportedly happened on Aug. 14.
Police say several witnesses told them they saw a man and woman performing sexual acts, while on the Giant Wheel ride. They also told police they felt their cart shaking while the two were above them.
“The group said the couple knew they were being watched and started laughing and continued their behavior,” a police report read.
The department said a witness told police that she was very shaken up about what she saw, saying the incident was very traumatizing.
Police said the man and woman initially denied the allegations. The woman reportedly told officers she bent over to pick up a pack of cigarettes she had dropped while the man was helping her.
However, Sandusky police said the two later admitted they had sex on the ride. They were arrested and taken to the Erie County Jail.
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WWI practice bombs found at construction site, sheriff says
WACO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A construction crew in Texas has recently found a couple of rare items while working on a new baseball field.
KWTX reports construction workers recovered two bombs earlier this month from the Lake Air Little League fields construction site.
According to the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, its bomb squad was called to the site on Aug. 9 and Aug. 12 to check the devices.
Authorities said they determined the devices were not live but likely practice bombs from a former military installation that was on the same site during the first World War.
“This is the original site of the Rich Field Army Air Base built in 1917 after the United States got involved in World War I,” McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara said.
Officials said Rich Field was used for two years, along with neighboring Camp MacArthur. About 80,000 troops trained at the locations from 1917 to 1919.
“This is pretty close to home for me. My great uncle Joe McNamara was a captain here at Camp MacArthur during World War I,” McNamara said.
The sheriff’s office reported the practice bombs were checked and found to be made of steel but did not contain any explosives.
According to McNamara, he’s waiting to hear what else crews might find at the construction sites as several construction projects are currently happening in the area.
“There’s a lot of construction going on and no telling what we’re going to find next,” McNamara said.
The sheriff said he has warned workers not to touch any items if they appeared suspicious.
“If we find more, we’re going to respond and make sure, if they are explosive, we will destroy them,” McNamara said.
According to the sheriff’s office, if the items are not explosive, they could be kept and not destroyed.
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Motion Picture Academy officials have apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather for abuse she was subjected to when she declined an Academy Award on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973.
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Motion Picture Academy officials have apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather for abuse she was subjected to when she declined an Academy Award on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with astrophysicist Avi Loeb about his plan to retrieve fragments of a potential interstellar meteor from the ocean floor.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with astrophysicist Avi Loeb about his plan to retrieve fragments of a potential interstellar meteor from the ocean floor.
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Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officially declared the Lower Colorado River Basin has hit a "Tier 2" shortage, triggering new cuts in water usage for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
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Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officially declared the Lower Colorado River Basin has hit a "Tier 2" shortage, triggering new cuts in water usage for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
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A recent attempted attack on an FBI office has raised concern about violent far-right rhetoric, but assessing the exact nature of the threat presents new challenges.
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A recent attempted attack on an FBI office has raised concern about violent far-right rhetoric, but assessing the exact nature of the threat presents new challenges.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author kids' book writer Celia C. Pérez about her new book, Tumble. In her work, Pérez writes to challenge assumptions about what it means to grow up Latino.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author kids' book writer Celia C. Pérez about her new book, Tumble. In her work, Pérez writes to challenge assumptions about what it means to grow up Latino.
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(Fair warning: This story has LOTS of spoilers about the Better Call Saul finale episode, "Saul Gone.")
In the end, the question that loomed largest in the poignant, masterful series finale of AMC's magnificent drama Better Call Saul wasn't whether main character Saul Goodman – a.k.a., Gene Takavic, a.k.a. Jimmy McGill – would go to jail.
Arrest and incarceration seemed inevitable, given the events of last week's episode, where Saul – who had been hiding from the law under the name Gene Takavic, working a soul-deadening job as manager of a Cinnabon restaurant in an Omaha mall – was exposed to police. He'd been found out by the mother of an accomplice to a new scam he'd put together, unable to resist the lure of getting back in the criminal game.
(Shout out to comedy legend Carol Burnett, who knocked it out of the park playing feisty mom Marion. And props to the show's producers, who had the guts to cast her for their final few episodes, in a role that began as a glorified cameo and grew into one of the most pivotal exchanges of the series.)
Instead, the question that hung over the show's final episode was a simple one: Would Saul ever grow a conscience? Would he ever let himself feel real regret?
An ambitious spin-off idea
Better Call Saul began in February 2015 as an ambitious project: a follow-up to one of the most acclaimed dramas in modern TV history and an origin story for Saul, one of Breaking Bad's most outrageous characters.
The spin-off kicked off with a scene showing Saul after the events in the Breaking Bad finale. He's living under the radar as Gene Takavic, working a menial job, depicted in footage shot in a drab, black-and-white format that seemed both elegantly cinematic and drained of all life or enthusiasm. Right away, it established the elaborate two-step that would define the series, toggling between Gene's drab life in the present and his evolution into Saul, which intensified in the last few episodes.
Those images answered a question that had been nagging Breaking Bad fans since they watched high-school-teacher-turned-drug-kingpin Walter White meet his maker in that show's finale two years earlier. Whatever happened to Walter's fast-talking attorney, an amped-up counselor for drug cartels who had TV ads like a personal injury lawyer and patter like a used-car salesman?
After that quick introduction to Gene, the first episode of Better Call Saul jumped back in time six years, transitioning to color and introducing viewers to aspiring attorney Jimmy McGill (Saul's given name). Once known as "Slippin' Jimmy," for his habit of falling in front of businesses to scam injury settlements, he was struggling to make ends meet and caring for his brother Chuck, once a brilliant lawyer, who had to step down from his law firm.
In 2015, I talked with star Bob Odenkirk about playing Saul/Jimmy/Gene, and series co-creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. Odenkirk said the crew on Breaking Bad had always joked about Saul getting his own spin-off series, while Gilligan marveled at how "heroic" the character could be, referring to Saul's efforts to take care of his brother.
But Gould, who would later write and direct Better Call Saul's finale episode "Saul Gone," said at a press conference back then that the show would turn on a niggling question. "Why be good?"
"Usually, in fiction, behaving ethically always ends up having good results," he said. "And we all know, in life, sometimes being ethical lands you in the s------, so to speak."
Creating the best drama on TV
Better Call Saul would spend the next six seasons exploring that answer, producing some of the best drama on television. We saw Saul confront his brother at a hearing before the bar association, exposing his sibling's unbalanced belief that he was overly sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Chuck, played with agonized grace by Michael McKean, eventually committed suicide.
We saw Saul marry Kim Wexler – played masterfully by the Emmy-nominated Rhea Seehorn – a much better lawyer who is attracted to the rule-breaking scams her husband dreams up until, seeing the awful collateral damage they can bring, she decides to leave him and the law behind.
It's a testament to the show's quality that these new characters became just as compelling as figures from Breaking Bad who rejoined the party, including Jonathan Banks' magnificently tortured cop-turned-cartel enforcer Mike Ehrmantraut, and Giancarlo Esposito's controlling drug kingpin/fast food entrepreneur, Gus Fring.
Even Odenkirk's real-life heart attack — which came as he was filming one of the show's final episodes and nearly ended his life — didn't stop the completion of the story.
The series showcased the increasing dissonance between the guy Saul thinks he is trying to be – a sharp, savvy lawyer who finds the simplest solution to any problem – and the toxic consequences he creates for others. The finale season wove all these threads together in a tremendous climax, when a lawyer who is being scammed by Kim and Saul is unexpectedly killed by Gus' biggest rival — a murder which would not have happened if the lawyer, Patrick Fabian's officious Harry Hamlin, hadn't been wrapped up in the couple's con artistry.
Producers took massive creative swings that turned episodes into high-wire acts. Four episodes before the finale – not long after the lawyer's shocking death — they plunged the story back into Gene's world, shifting to black-and-white images in a way that almost felt like a different series had started.
The finale episode stuck to that black-and-white format, showing a captured Saul negotiating a deal with prosecutors for a light sentence, before realizing Kim had already confessed to their role in the lawyer's death.
Saul then lies to get Kim into the courtroom for the finalization of his plea deal, where he admits to everything he did to enable Walter White's drug empire and his participation in Hamlin's death. This is the moment Saul becomes Jimmy again; a man taking responsibility to regain the respect of the ex-wife he still loves. (Among a very long list of artful cameo appearances in Better Call Saul, the return here of Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader, wife of a DEA agent murdered in Breaking Bad's finale season, ranks as one of the coolest.)
In the final scene, as Saul shares a cigarette with Kim during a prison visit — he was sentenced to 86 years, after all — the question Gould asked way back in 2015 seems answered.
Why be good? To have a clean conscience.
Common ground between "Breaking Bad" and "Saul"
Different as Better Call Saul's story ultimately was, its finale also revealed a fundamental similarity with Breaking Bad. Both shows are about men facing something terrible at the core of their being, admitting the horrific damage they have caused and, finally, accepting the consequences of their behavior.
In stories about antiheroes, there is always the question of what separates them from villains. Why do we root for Tony Soprano and not his Uncle Junior on The Sopranos? Or champion Ozark's fast-talking financial planner Marty Byrde over cartel leader Camino Del Rio? Often, the difference is values and a conscience; antiheroes have them, and villains don't.
On The Sopranos, creator David Chase seemed to relish slowly stripping away all the stuff which had allowed fans to see Tony as the kind of charismatic outlaw we love in pop culture – which forced the audience to admit they had been rooting for a psychopath all along.
But Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul tell a different tale. In these shows, the antiheroes are forced to face the toxic truth about themselves, ultimately taking responsibility for the pain they have created as a final admission to those who love them and realized the truth about them long before they did.
My thinking on this is influenced by a conversation I had with Vince Gilligan many years ago. We were hanging out at a press reception for Breaking Bad, which was still several seasons from its end. I noted how much I was enjoying watching this show about the slow curdling of a man's soul, as a high school chemistry teacher dying of cancer morphed into a ruthless, boundlessly wealthy meth manufacturer.
Gilligan, who has a well-deserved reputation as one of the nicest showrunners in TV, gently corrected me. What if, he suggested, you saw the story as slowly revealing something about Walter White that was already there? Perhaps what's really happening is that all the things in society which kept him in check are slowly falling away, and he's flowering into the controlling, ruthless narcissist he always was at his core?
This is why Saul's questions about regret, featured in two crucial scenes from the finale, mean so much. In flashbacks, he asks two of the franchise's other antiheroes – Jonathan Banks' Mike Ehrmantraut and Bryan Cranston's acerbic Walter White, in another inspired cameo – what they would change about their lives if they had a time machine.
White acidly and correctly points out that Saul is really asking about regret. In other words: What would you undo in your life, if you could?
Mike wanted to undo the moment he took his first bribe as a cop. Walt wanted to take back his decision to walk away from a successful company he created, leading to a bruised ego which fueled all his subsequent dysfunction.
Saul's answers were always about making more money, executing a better scam, finding a better way to come out on top. And comparing his answers to his compatriots, Saul (and viewers) could see something important was missing.
The series began with Jimmy McGill desperate to prove that everyone in his life who saw him as a loser had it all wrong. And it ended with a bravura finale showing Saul Goodman realizing those people were more right about him than he wanted to admit.
That is the stuff of legendary television.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with The New New Deal author Michael Grunwald about President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which addresses climate change, drug prices and taxes.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with The New New Deal author Michael Grunwald about President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which addresses climate change, drug prices and taxes.
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California is the first state to require its agencies to present a separate demographic category for descendants of enslaved people when collecting state employee data.
According to a recently signed law, the State Controller's Office and the Department of Human Resources can start collecting this information as soon as Jan. 1, 2024.
These demographic categories will include African Americans who are descendants of people who were enslaved in the United States and Black employees who are not descendants of people who were enslaved in the United States.
The data collected will be included in a public state report on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
Employees will not be required to disclose this demographic information, but advocates who have been pushing for this expansion of data collection say it is for the Black community's benefit, according to the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California.
In recent years, the state has been working to determine whether the state will pay reparations to Black Californians, particularly those who are descendants of slaves. And this year, the California Reparations Task Force affirmed lineage-based eligibility for state reparations — meaning only people who can prove they are descendants of slaves would be eligible.
"Not only will this historic legislation provide critical and timely information to California's Reparations Task Force, which recently affirmed lineage based eligibility for California Reparations, this legislation begins the process of recognizing the identity and peoplehood of African Americans/American
Freedmen in California whose ancestors came to America in chains, were enslaved for hundreds of years, suffered Jim Crow, and yet managed to build the most powerful and wealthiest country in the world," the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California said in its news release.
The statement went on to say, "In addition, this legislation is a model for states and localities across the country seeking to take serious steps toward repairing the damage done to the identities and livelihoods of African Americans/American Freedmen for over 400 years."
Chris Lodgson, the lead organizer of the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, told Axios that Black Californians who are descendants of U.S. slaves are subject to shocking economic disparities and oppression.
Lodgson told the news outlet that this mandate to collect detailed demographic information from state employees will open the door to revealing disparities in income, careers and leadership within California state agencies.
"You can't fix a problem until you see it, until you acknowledge it," Lodgson told Axios.
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Former California Rep. TJ Cox is facing dozens of federal charges related to allegations the Democrat participated in multiple fraud schemes, including one involving his run for Congress.
The Justice Department released details Tuesday of the 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud, and one count of campaign contribution fraud against Cox.
He served in the U.S. House for a single term, from 2019-2021. During the 2018 race, he narrowly defeated Republican David Valadao during a major push by Democrats to take over GOP-led districts in California. Cox lost the rematch against Valadao.
According to federal prosecutors, Cox's alleged schemes spanned years, at least from 2013-2018, and involved multiple frauds. Cox allegedly targeted companies, both for-profit and nonprofit entities, he was already affiliated with, according to the unsealed indictment.
In two different fraud schemes, Cox illicitly netted more than $1.7 million from diverted client payments as well as company loans and investments that he solicited and later stole, according to prosecutors.
His fraud schemes even allegedly involved his own run for Congress. Prosecutors say when Cox was a candidate for the U.S. House in 2018, he ran a $25,000 illegal straw donor scheme. He funded and reimbursed family members and his associates for donations to his campaign
If convicted and if he receives the maximum penalty, Cox faces decades in prison.
No information on a possible attorney for Cox was included in court documents.
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'GOT' prequel 'House of the Dragon' starts on Sunday NPR | By Glen Weldon Published August 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM MDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Listen • 4:22 The Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon begins Sunday night on HBO. Here's what to expect. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-08-16/got-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-starts-on-sunday | 2022-08-16T21:57:48Z |
The Food and Drug Administration announced that hearing aids, which typically need a prescription, will be available over the counter — making them more accessible and affordable, activists say.
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The Food and Drug Administration announced that hearing aids, which typically need a prescription, will be available over the counter — making them more accessible and affordable, activists say.
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Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney faces a stiff GOP primary challenge from Trump-backed Harriet Hageman. Despite his popularity in the state, Cheney has spoken out against Donald Trump throughout her campaign.
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Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney faces a stiff GOP primary challenge from Trump-backed Harriet Hageman. Despite his popularity in the state, Cheney has spoken out against Donald Trump throughout her campaign.
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Adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment will be able to buy hearing aids directly from stores, pharmacies and online retailers — no prescription or doctor's appointment required — as soon as mid-October.
That's thanks to a final rule issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday and set to take effect in two months, following years of campaigning by lawmakers and advocates. It creates a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids, which the Biden administration says will make the devices more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans.
The new rule applies only to certain air-conduction hearing aids for people ages 18 and older who experience mild to moderate hearing impairment, meaning those that are intended for pediatric use or severe hearing impairment will remain prescription devices. It also does not apply to "personal sound amplification products," consumer products that help people with normal hearing amplify sounds.
Hearing loss can complicate communication and contribute to social isolation, and researchers have also linked it to walking problems, falls, dementia and depression. Some 30 million U.S. adults could benefit from hearing aid use, according to the FDA. And yet, only about 14% of Americans with hearing loss actually use them.
The rule will lower costs and expand access
Until now, the high cost of hearing aids and exams — which are not covered by basic Medicare and often not covered by insurance — has been prohibitive for many people. The devices alone typically range from $1,000 to $6,000 per ear, and consumers must spend additional time and money getting examined and fitted by a specialist (even though, the White House says, experts say medical evaluation is not necessary).
The Biden administration estimates the new rule will lower the cost of hearing aids by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told reporters on a press call that the FDA is working with manufacturers to ensure the over-the-counter devices are of "good quality" and meet the agency's performance criteria.
It may also make the market more competitive
The administration is also touting the move as one that will reduce red tape while promoting innovation and competition in a highly concentrated marketplace.
An investigative report released by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., in June found that the top five hearing aid manufacturers control more than 90% of the market.
Grassley and Warren have been leading the campaign for over-the-counter hearing aids since 2017, when they introduced the bipartisan Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act.
Congress passed that proposal at the time, but the Trump administration FDA didn't issue the rules that would actually allow for those devices to be sold directly to consumers. It's being implemented now because of the July 2021 "Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy," in which Biden called on the FDA to take action on over-the-counter hearing aids within 120 days (among a variety of other provisions).
The rule was years in the making
The FDA issued the proposed rule in October, and made several changes to the final version after reviewing more than 1,000 public comments.
Grassley and Warren's report found that hearing aid manufacturers and their allies backed "astroturf campaigns" to distort public perception around the proposed rule, launching form letter-writing campaigns that accounted for nearly 40% of all publicly available comments.
The senators applauded the FDA's announcement, saying in a statement that they "pressed the FDA to take action every step of the way — holding both Republican and Democratic administrations accountable — and fought back against entrenched special interests."
If you're thinking about buying over-the-counter hearing aids yourself, check out these tips from the Hearing Loss Association of America.
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The state of Washington is implementing the first-in-the-nation emergency alert system for missing Native Americans. It allows authorities to issue public alerts quickly to help locate those missing.
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The state of Washington is implementing the first-in-the-nation emergency alert system for missing Native Americans. It allows authorities to issue public alerts quickly to help locate those missing.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jade Kearney, CEO and cofounder of She Matters, a digital platform aimed at addressing disparities in postpartum healthcare for Black mothers.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jade Kearney, CEO and cofounder of She Matters, a digital platform aimed at addressing disparities in postpartum healthcare for Black mothers.
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Period products, including tampons and sanitary pads, are now free of cost in Scotland to anyone who needs them.
Starting this week, menstrual products will be available in places like pharmacies and community centers, thanks to legislation approved by Scotland's parliament in 2020.
"Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them," said Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison in a statement, calling the move "more important than ever" in an era of rising costs of living.
"Proud of what we have achieved in Scotland. We are the first but won't be the last," said Scottish parliament member Monica Lennon, who began floating the proposal in 2016.
Awareness has grown in recent years about how access to period products can affect education and economic stability for people who need them.
Scotland is the first country to offer period products free of charge on a national scale. Others, including New Zealand and Kenya, distribute products for free in public schools.
In the U.S., a package of tampons or menstrual pads costs around $7 to $10 for a supply that may last a month or two. (Other products are designed to be reused, like period underwear or menstrual cups, and have a higher upfront cost.) Supply chain disruptions have affected availability and driven up costs.
About 14% of American college students struggle to afford period products, a number higher among Black and Latina women, according to a recent study by George Mason University. And those who regularly struggled to afford them were more likely to experience depression, researchers found.
Women who struggle to afford basic necessities may choose to skip the cost of a box of tampons, turning to toilet paper or socks instead. A survey of low-income women in St. Louis published in 2019 found that nearly half reported having to choose between food and menstrual products at some point during the year. Assistance programs like SNAP and WIC generally do not cover the cost of period products.
Research has shown that a lack of access to period products can cause women and girls to miss school or work.
"Imagine trying to take a math test being so scared that you're going to have an accident," said Dr. Shelby Davies at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, speaking in an interview with NPR last year. "Like, how do you focus on that?"
Toilet paper and soap are provided for free in public restrooms, advocates say, so why not period products?
In the U.S., some states have passed legislation requiring public K-12 schools to provide period products free of cost, including New York, Virginia and Oregon. About a dozen states have exempted period products from sales tax.
At the federal level, New York Rep. Grace Meng, a Democrat, introduced legislation last year that would require Medicaid to cover period products, along with providing grants and other assistance to improve access in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, public federal buildings and incarceration facilities. The bill remains in committee.
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Back in 2017, a doctor in Nigeria noticed how fast a local outbreak of monkeypox was spreading. He tried unsuccessfully to warn the world that Nigeria's outbreak could spread globally.
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Back in 2017, a doctor in Nigeria noticed how fast a local outbreak of monkeypox was spreading. He tried unsuccessfully to warn the world that Nigeria's outbreak could spread globally.
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The Jan. 6 committee has been uncovering what led up to the insurrection, but lurking beneath the hearings is a sometimes unspoken reason — race and the loss of white power.
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The Jan. 6 committee has been uncovering what led up to the insurrection, but lurking beneath the hearings is a sometimes unspoken reason — race and the loss of white power.
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The families of Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned by Russian forces have embarked on a desperate search for information after a deadly explosion at the prison where the soldiers are kept.
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The families of Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned by Russian forces have embarked on a desperate search for information after a deadly explosion at the prison where the soldiers are kept.
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Black Hills Energy (BHE) signed an agreement to supply power to a bitcoin mining company that’s building a facility west of Cheyenne. It’s part of the Wyoming Interruptible Service Tariff that aims to build the state’s growing blockchain industry.
“In the summer of 2018, some of our business development folks started realizing that we had several Bitcoin miners coming to us asking for power,” said David Bush, State Government Affairs Manager for Black Hills Energy. “We were interested because of the size. It's generally a lot of power that they need.”
The tariff was approved by the Wyoming Public Service Commission in the summer of 2019. The company that Black Hills Energy has agreed to power is Bison Blockchain. But they were just one of many companies vying for BHE’s services.
“We did a reverse RFP [request for purchase] and asked for Bitcoin mining companies that had come to us and said, ‘Tell us what you need, what sort of power needs you have, and we'll see what works for us,'" he said. “And so all of those, I think there was about 15 companies that applied and that all added up to 1.2 gigawatts which is basically 1,200 megawatts. So that would have been, that would have been a huge increase, about six times the size of Cheyenne through that process. We identified this company [Bison Blockchain] as the one that we thought fit our profile and what we needed.”
Bitcoin mining operations take sizeable amounts of energy, which depend on the size and scale of operations.
“They will be our first customer under the Blockchain tariff and that’s up to about 45 megawatts to start and then it could go up possibly 75 megawatts depending on the company's growth,” Bush said. “As a non-traditional customer, we really wanted to make sure we didn’t have an impact and protected our existing customers and kind of residential customers and the mom and pop businesses and things like that. So, that’s the real purpose of the tariff.”
BHE intends to supply the necessary power needs in a way that doesn’t increase rates for their existing customers.
“We contract directly with the miner to buy the power they need, and it's just intended for them,” Bush explained. “It doesn't go into our other generation assets or anything like that. It's not included in what we charge our other customers.” | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2022-08-16/black-hills-energy-strikes-deal-with-a-bitcoin-mining-company-to-not-interrupt-its-regular-service | 2022-08-16T21:58:52Z |
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Bison Blockchain is constructing a facility just west of Cheyenne that will be Black Hills Energy's first customer under a special tariff that aims to help companies with high energy demands, such as blockchain ones. Around 45 megawatts is expected for use when the company begins operations, which could go as high as 75 megawatts depending on the company's future growth. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/tags/bitcoin | 2022-08-16T21:58:59Z |
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JACKSON — A Democratic candidate for Wyoming House District 23 announced in a Sunday press release that he had received the wrong absentee ballot in the mail last week.
Ryan Sedgeley said that he and his wife have “always been registered as Democrats in Wyoming” but received ballots in the mail Aug. 9 for the Republican primary.
“If this race is tight, it raises questions,” Sedgeley told the Jackson Hole Daily on Sunday.
As of Friday night, 166 Democrats had voted so far in the Teton County primary, according to the clerk’s office. Overall, roughly 3,000 voters — Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters combined — have cast ballots, which is about 50% of total voters who turned out in 2018.
Sedgeley is running against Democrat Elizabeth Storer in the primary to see who will face Republican Paul Vogelheim in the general election for the seat now held by Rep. Andy Schwartz, a Democrat.
Sedgeley said, and Teton County Clerk Maureen “Mo” Murphy confirmed by phone, that he called the clerk’s office when he saw the ballots were incorrect and requested Democratic primary ballots.
Murphy said the correct ballots were sent right away.
Only one other person had called with a similar complaint this year, she said. During the last election three people reported having the wrong ballot due to “human error,” Murphy said.
She encouraged anyone who received a ballot that doesn’t match their party registration to call her office immediately.
Sedgeley lives in Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, where his wife works for the National Park Service. Part of his campaign platform has been for more rural government services like polling places and drivers license services.
Even if he receives the ballots by mail Monday, Sedgeley said, he will still have to make the approximately six-hour round trip drive to Jackson to have his and his wife’s ballots counted on time. All ballots must be received by the clerk’s office at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, which is primary election day.
Sedgeley called for an “audit” in his press release “to ensure that no one else had this same problem.”
Murphy said she received a personal email from Sedgeley the same day he sent the press release, but she didn’t understand what kind of audit he was requesting.
Murphy said her office keeps track of anyone who received an incorrect ballot in the voting system, but there is nothing done specifically with data on people who received the wrong ballots.
The error comes during a year when election security and integrity is under intense scrutiny.
Sedgeley is a progressive Democrat. He told the Daily he was “on the fence” about going public with his experience because he didn’t want to play into the sentiment that Wyoming’s elections aren’t secure.
“I believe that the majority of fear mongering is just that,” Sedgeley said.
Ultimately, Sedgeley said he wants to see Wyoming make it easier for people living in rural areas to vote.
“Until Wyoming has a vote by mail system, we have a right to a polling place near our communities,” he said in the release. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/democratic-candidate-receives-gop-absentee-ballot/article_6685d16e-339d-5d87-8f78-dddab9704cce.html | 2022-08-16T22:14:19Z |
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ROCK SPRINGS -- Musician Michael Martin Murphey will be returning to Rock Springs next month for a special performance at the Broadway Theater. He’ll take the stage on Sept. 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets for the show are available now for $40 at BroadwayRS.com or at the Rock Springs Main Street/URA office (603 S Main Street). Tickets purchased at the door the evening of the performance will be $45.
Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past 50 years - topping the pop, country, western and bluegrass charts. He is best known for his chart-topping hits “Wildfire,” “Carolina In The Pines,” “What’s Forever For,” “Long Line of Love,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac”, “Cowboy Logic,” and many more across his 35 albums released to date. Murphey’s original songs have been recorded by The Monkees, Kenny Rogers, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Denver, Hoyt Axton, Johnny Cash, Tracy Byrd, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dolly Parton, Johnny Rivers, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many others.
Murphey has been awarded gold albums for Cowboy Songs, Vol. I Blue Sky Night Thunder, and a Platinum single, “Wildfire”. He has been given the prestigious Charlie Russell Award for Western Heritage. He is a 5-time recipient of the Wrangler award from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame, and boasts awards from the Academy of Country Music, Rock Music Awards, Academy of Western Music Awards, Governor of New Mexico’s Outstanding Achievement Award, Outstanding Son of Texas Award by the Texas Legislature, and multiple from BMI.
The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency is charged with the redevelopment of downtown Rock Springs. As part of their mission, there are three standing committees – Business Development, Promotions and Arts and Culture. For more information on the program, contact the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency at 307-352-1434 or visit their website at downtownrs.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/country-superstar-takes-the-stage-at-broadway-theater/article_5bd39821-7705-50c4-97b8-4eab2330ec25.html | 2022-08-16T22:14:31Z |
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University of Wyoming true freshman wrestler Jore Volk celebrates his championship win at the U20 Freestyle World Championships Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
LARAMIE — University of Wyoming true freshman Jore Volk is bringing some wrestling hardware back to the United States after winning the 57-kilogram at the U20 Freestyle World Championships on Tuesday in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Volk posted a 4-0 record on his way to capturing the world title.
Volk, who hails from Lakeview, Minnesota, started strong by posting back-to-back hard-fought wins against Iran’s Ahmad Mohammadnezhad 7-5 and Uzbekistan’s Azizbek Naimov 7-2. His win against Mohammadnezhad came by virtue of a takedown with two seconds left in the match, which was reviewed after initially ruled a no-takedown. Volk then cruised to the win against Naimov to set up a semifinal showdown against Georgia’s Luka Gvinjilia.
Volk controlled his match against Gvinjilia by jumping out to an early 4-2 lead. He later broke the bout wide open with a series of exposure points for a 13-6 advantage and punched his ticket to the championship match.
In the finals, Volk matched up with Kazakhstan’s Merey Bazarbayev for a tightly-contested battle for gold. Volk scored the only takedown of the match and built a 3-0 lead heading into the break. In the final three minutes, Volk displayed a stingy defense to shut down a flurry of attacks from Bazarbayev to clinch a 3-2 victory for the title.
It was the first USA medal of the U20 world championships, and Volk will now return to Laramie and turn his attention to preparing for his first season for the Cowboys. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/university_of_wyoming/other_sports/uw-s-volk-wins-u20-world-title/article_f39d99cc-4432-53d6-8735-98482830eb0b.html | 2022-08-16T22:14:44Z |
LARAMIE – Saturday’s 99-play scrimmage featured a mix of good and bad for the University of Wyoming.
UW coach Craig Bohl was optimistic on Monday when speaking about the performance of the offense and defense over the weekend. Unfortunately, the full-contact scrimmage also included a notable setback in the injury department.
Redshirt freshman Buck Coors – who appeared in three games last fall on special teams, and was competing for playing time at the backup nickelback spot after a strong offseason – is expected to miss the rest of 2022 after breaking his leg on Saturday.
“It’s unfortunate, but he’ll be back next year,” Bohl said. “As a head coach, you hold your breath. As you go through, you understand that’s a part of what you do, but it was really important for us to get some live work with officials and coaches on the sidelines.”
Outside of this injury, though, Bohl was pleased overall with what he saw from his team. He pointed to the offensive line as one group that impressed him, noting that they performed well in terms of getting movement at the point of attack.
“I thought we looked pretty good,” redshirt freshman offensive lineman Jack Walsh said. “The biggest thing was just going live. When you’re watching film, and we’re doing the tag-offs on the running backs, it’s kind of hard to tell how well you’re doing and what type of gains you’re making.
“In this case, everything was legit, so it was really fun to see that. Whenever you’re going live, everything just gets jacked up, and you get a little more excited.”
The Cowboys also emphasized getting starting running back Titus Swen some carries in full-contact situations, an area he was limited in during the spring out of precaution. With the season opener at Illinois less than two weeks away, Bohl viewed getting reps in this type of scenario as paramount for a player that is going to be a focal point of the offense.
“I learned a long time ago that it’s unfair to a guy to send him in a ball game without taking some live hits,” Bohl said. “We were able to do that.”
As for the defense, the Pokes appear to have been making strides in an area where they’re seeking increased productivity.
Wyoming ranked second-to-last in the conference in sacks last season. With more speed on the edge and experience on the interior defensive line, junior cornerback Jakorey Hawkins pointed to the pressure up front as what impressed him most during Saturday’s scrimmage.
“We got a lot of sacks,” Hawkins said. “We’re getting a lot of pressure and making that ball come out, and that makes my job easier. I liked what I saw from the defense during the scrimmage.”
Josh Criswell covers the University of Wyoming for WyoSports. He can be reached at jcriswell@wyosports.net or 307-755-3325. Follow him on Twitter at @criswell_sports. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/university_of_wyoming/pokes-make-progress-suffer-setback-in-scrimmage/article_bcaeee5b-f2c2-595f-9220-8545ac1662bf.html | 2022-08-16T22:14:50Z |
Motion Picture Academy officials have apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather for abuse she was subjected to when she declined an Academy Award on behalf of Marlon Brando in 1973.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with astrophysicist Avi Loeb about his plan to retrieve fragments of a potential interstellar meteor from the ocean floor.
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Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officially declared the Lower Colorado River Basin has hit a "Tier 2" shortage, triggering new cuts in water usage for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author kids' book writer Celia C. Pérez about her new book, Tumble. In her work, Pérez writes to challenge assumptions about what it means to grow up Latino.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with The New New Deal author Michael Grunwald about President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which addresses climate change, drug prices and taxes.
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'GOT' prequel 'House of the Dragon' starts on Sunday By Glen Weldon Published August 16, 2022 at 3:30 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:22 The Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon begins Sunday night on HBO. Here's what to expect. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.keranews.org/2022-08-16/got-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-starts-on-sunday | 2022-08-16T22:23:14Z |
Airbnb is rolling out new screening tools to stop parties
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.
The company said Tuesday it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter’s history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they’re renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.
Airbnb said the screening system that it is rolling out for listings in the United States and Canada has been tested since last October in parts of Australia, where it produced a 35% drop in unauthorized parties.
The San Francisco-based company said the technology is designed to prevent a customer’s request for reservation from ever reaching the host of the property involved. Airbnb said people blocked from renting an entire home might be able to book a single room because the host is more likely to be around.
Airbnb has been under growing pressure to clamp down on parties since 2019, when a Halloween house party in a San Francisco suburb ended with five people dead in a shooting.
The following year, Airbnb announced a worldwide party ban at its listings and banned people under 25 from renting an entire house near their home unless they had a record of positive reviews on the site. The party ban was initially cast as a temporary health measure during the pandemic but was made permanent in June.
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Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again — this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company’s fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers.
From Oct. 15 to Jan. 14, sellers will be hit with an average fee of $0.35 per item sold using Amazon’s fulfillment services in the U.S. and Canada, according to a notice the company sent to merchants Tuesday.
It’s the second fee hike imposed on merchants this year by the online retail behemoth. In April, the company added a 5% “fuel and inflation” surcharge to offset rising gas costs and inflation, which is running close to its highest level in four decades.
To use Amazon’s fulfillment services, merchants already have to pay a fee that varies based on an item’s size, weight or category.
In the notice sent Tuesday, Amazon noted the holiday season increases fulfillment and logistics costs due to the volume of shipments being transported. The company said it previously absorbed these cost increases. But seasonal expenses were now “reaching new heights,” it said.
“Our selling partners are incredibly important to us, and this is not a decision we made lightly,” the company said.
CNBC first reported on the hike in fees.
Holiday pricing adjustments are not novel to Amazon. Last week, the U.S. Postal Service said it filed a notice to implement a temporary price hike to cover extra handling costs during the holiday season.
But at Amazon, seller fees — and their repeated increases — are a subject of contention since the company controls a vast share of the e-commerce market. Critics argue the company’s excessive fees could potentially lock out merchants from its marketplace.
“Corporations that have monopoly power tend to raise prices, and that’s what we’re seeing here,” said Stacy Mitchell, an Amazon critic and co-director for the anti-monopoly group Institute for Local Self-Reliance. “Amazon’s dominance of the online market means that small businesses have little choice but to pay up.”
Last month, Amazon’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said during a media call that third-party sellers represented 57% of total units sold on Amazon during the three-month period that ended June 30, the highest in the company’s history.
The Seattle-based company’s second-quarter earnings report also showed total revenue Amazon collects third-party sellers had jumped 13% compared to the prior year, while revenue from its own retail business had declined by 4%.
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This story has been updated to correct that the holiday fee ends on Jan. 14, not Jan. 23.
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Lawsuit alleges CIA got phone contents from Assange visitors
NEW YORK (AP) — Two lawyers and two journalists are suing the CIA, saying the agency violated their constitutional rights when it obtained copies of the contents of their electronic devices and helped enable the recording of their meetings with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the latter part of his seven-year stay at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
The plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages in a lawsuit filed Monday in Manhattan federal court.
New York lawyers Margaret Ratner Kunstler and Deborah Hrbek, along with journalists John Goetz, who lives in Germany, and Charles Glass, who lives in England, alleged that the CIA got the information through a deal with UC Global, a private security company that was based in Spain and provided security at the embassy.
The lawsuit said they suffered considerable emotional distress and anxiety from the uncertainty and concerns about how their personal and privileged information was being used.
They said the illegal spying may have violated the rights of over 100 Americans who visited Assange at the embassy.
The CIA declined to comment.
Two years ago, two anonymous witnesses who worked for the Spanish firm that provided the embassy’s security testified at a London court that Assange faced an intensifying bugging operation from 2017 onwards after Donald Trump became U.S. president.
Assange, 51, lived in the embassy beginning in 2012 after seeking refuge there while fearing his potential extradition to the U.S. He was evicted in April 2019 and has been in a London prison since.
U.S. prosecutors have indicted Assange on 17 espionage charges and one charge of computer misuse over WikiLeaks’ publication of secret American military documents a decade ago. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 175 years in prison.
Assange’s lawyers say he is protected by the First Amendment for the publication of leaked documents that exposed U.S. military wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan. They also have said he suffers from wide-ranging mental health issues, including suicidal tendencies.
In June, the British government ordered Assange’s extradition to the U.S. He has appealed that ruling.
Assange’s lawyers have asked President Joe Biden to drop the charges against him.
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The Food and Drug Administration announced that hearing aids, which typically need a prescription, will be available over the counter — making them more accessible and affordable, activists say.
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The Food and Drug Administration announced that hearing aids, which typically need a prescription, will be available over the counter — making them more accessible and affordable, activists say.
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WWI practice bombs found at construction site, sheriff says
WACO, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A construction crew in Texas has recently found a couple of rare items while working on a new baseball field.
KWTX reports construction workers recovered two bombs earlier this month from the Lake Air Little League fields construction site.
According to the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, its bomb squad was called to the site on Aug. 9 and Aug. 12 to check the devices.
Authorities said they determined the devices were not live but likely practice bombs from a former military installation that was on the same site during the first World War.
“This is the original site of the Rich Field Army Air Base built in 1917 after the United States got involved in World War I,” McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara said.
Officials said Rich Field was used for two years, along with neighboring Camp MacArthur. About 80,000 troops trained at the locations from 1917 to 1919.
“This is pretty close to home for me. My great uncle Joe McNamara was a captain here at Camp MacArthur during World War I,” McNamara said.
The sheriff’s office reported the practice bombs were checked and found to be made of steel but did not contain any explosives.
According to McNamara, he’s waiting to hear what else crews might find at the construction sites as several construction projects are currently happening in the area.
“There’s a lot of construction going on and no telling what we’re going to find next,” McNamara said.
The sheriff said he has warned workers not to touch any items if they appeared suspicious.
“If we find more, we’re going to respond and make sure, if they are explosive, we will destroy them,” McNamara said.
According to the sheriff’s office, if the items are not explosive, they could be kept and not destroyed.
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The state of Washington is implementing the first-in-the-nation emergency alert system for missing Native Americans. It allows authorities to issue public alerts quickly to help locate those missing.
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The state of Washington is implementing the first-in-the-nation emergency alert system for missing Native Americans. It allows authorities to issue public alerts quickly to help locate those missing.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jade Kearney, CEO and cofounder of She Matters, a digital platform aimed at addressing disparities in postpartum healthcare for Black mothers.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jade Kearney, CEO and cofounder of She Matters, a digital platform aimed at addressing disparities in postpartum healthcare for Black mothers.
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated today announced that Aflac U.S. Deputy President Virgil R. Miller has been named to succeed Teresa L. White as president, Aflac U.S., effective Jan. 1, 2023. As previously announced, White will retire March 2023 and will serve as executive consultant effective Jan. 1, 2023, to support the transition.
With more than 30 years of industry experience, Miller will direct Aflac's core sales operations in the U.S., as well as customer service operations and information technology as the company continues its steady path to incorporate technology innovation in an increasingly digitized marketplace. His responsibilities include expanding sales growth by broadening distribution and product offerings, continuing Aflac's strong pace on premium persistency, and leveraging investments in technology to improve efficiencies, allowing Aflac to serve customers where and how they prefer.
Miller joined Aflac in 2004 and has held multiple titles and increasing responsibilities, including vice president of Client Services and Aflac's Transformation office. Prior to being named deputy president, Aflac U.S., earlier this year, Miller served as senior vice president, Chief Administration Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Aflac U.S., as well as executive vice president and president of Aflac Group and Individual Benefits.
"Virgil's career has prepared him well for this role. His charisma; his disciplined, strategic thinking as both a sales and operational leader; his profound knowledge of our business, as well as his determination to succeed, have earned him the respect of the best and most driven sales and operations teams in our industry," said Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Dan Amos. "I am confident that Virgil's 30 years of experience in the field will deliver continued excellence, not only in terms of sales, but in the overall operation of our business in the United States."
Aflac Incorporated President and Chief Operating Officer Fred Crawford said: "Having spent several years driving multiple business areas in the U.S., Virgil demonstrates a strong understanding of our business and the industry, is respected within the investor community and admired throughout our organization for his personable approach and business acumen. Virgil's appointment highlights Aflac's robust succession program and provides a seamless transition in our U.S. operations as Aflac continues its path forward to deliver efficiencies, innovation and growth."
Miller said: "I am truly grateful to Dan and Fred for the faith they have placed in me to lead our business in the United States. While succeeding my friend and mentor Teresa White will be no easy task, our teams are ready for the challenge. We will continue our balanced focus on driving growth and delivering a superior customer experience with the need to incorporate initiatives in response to the changing dynamics in the marketplace."
Miller served as a U.S. Marine and is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Georgia College, a master's degree in business management from Wesleyan College and a doctorate in humane letters from Gammon Theological Seminary. He serves on several boards of trustees, including America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). In 2018, Virgil was a recipient of the prestigious Stevie Award by the American Business Association for Executive of the Year in the insurance industry. He was named one of Columbia Business Monthly's 50 Most Influential Individuals for 2019 and to Savoy's list of 2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America. More recently, Virgil was awarded Insurance Executive of the Year by both the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards and Business Intelligence Group's 2020 Excellence in Customer Service Award.
ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year. Also in 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was included on Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
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Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com
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LAVAL, QC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche-Tard" or the "Corporation") (TSX: ATD) will release its financial results for its first quarter of its fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, after the closing of the TSX. Couche‑Tard will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT) to present its financial results for its first quarter of its fiscal year 2023. As such, Brian Hannasch, President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as Claude Tessier, Chief Financial Officer, will be the speakers and will answer questions from analysts asked live during the conference call.
Financial analysts, investors, media and any individuals interested in listening to the webcast on Couche-Tard's results, which will take place online on Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. (EDT), can do so by either accessing the Corporation's website at https://corpo.couche-tard.com/en/ and by clicking on the "Investors/Events presentations" section, or by dialing 1‑888‑390-0549 or the international number 1‑416-764-8682, followed by the access code 35419650#.
Rebroadcast: For individuals who will not be able to listen to the live webcast, a recording of the webcast will be available on the Corporation's website for a period of 90 days.
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 24 countries and territories, with more than 14,000 stores, of which approximately 10,700 offer road transportation fuel. With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong SAR. Approximately 122,000 people are employed throughout its network.
For more information on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. or to consult its annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis, please visit: https://corpo.couche-tard.com.
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Back in 2017, a doctor in Nigeria noticed how fast a local outbreak of monkeypox was spreading. He tried unsuccessfully to warn the world that Nigeria's outbreak could spread globally.
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Back in 2017, a doctor in Nigeria noticed how fast a local outbreak of monkeypox was spreading. He tried unsuccessfully to warn the world that Nigeria's outbreak could spread globally.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. ("Metalla" or the "Company") (TSXV: MTA) (NYSE American: MTA) is pleased to announce the addition of Mandy Johnston as an independent director of the Company and a member of the Audit Committee, effective immediately.
Brett Heath, President, and CEO of Metalla, commented, "On behalf of the Board of Directors and management, I would like to welcome Mandy to the Metalla board. The Board of Directors looks forward to working with Mrs. Johnston, who brings a wealth of mining sector experience in financial reporting, controls, filing, and compliance, all of which serves to strengthen our audit function. We believe that Mrs. Johnston's valuable skillset and expertise will be a positive contribution to Metalla as we continue our evolution into a premier precious metals royalty company."
Mandy Johnston holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) Co-op degree from Brock University. She is a registered Chartered Professional Accountant with over 15 years of experience in both the mining industry and audit and assurance groups. Mandy joined Osisko Mining Inc. in 2015 and currently serves as the Vice President, Finance, with a preceding position as Director of Finance and Corporate Controller. Prior to joining Osisko Mining Inc., she held multiple roles at Corsa Coal Corp. and Collins Barrow LLP (now RSM Canada LLP).
In accordance with the Company's Share Compensation Plan, Metalla has granted 605,000 stock options to certain officers, directors, employees and consultants to purchase 605,000 common shares. Each option grant vests in two equal instalments, twelve and twenty-four months from the date of issue. Each option is exercisable, once vested, for a period of five years from the date of grant at an exercise price of C$5.98 per common share.
Metalla is a precious metals royalty and streaming company. Metalla provides shareholders with leveraged precious metal exposure through a diversified and growing portfolio of royalties and streams. Our strong foundation of current and future cash-generating asset base, combined with an experienced team gives Metalla a path to become one of the leading gold and silver companies for the next commodities cycle.
For further information, please visit our website at www.metallaroyalty.com
ON BEHALF OF METALLA ROYALTY & STREAMING LTD.
(signed) "Brett Heath"
President and CEO
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements regarding future board contributions, the Company evolving into a precious metals royalty company and the potential vesting and exercise of stock options. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this press release only, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them except as required by applicable law. All statements included herein that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "budgets", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "predicts", "projects", "intends", "targets", "aims", "anticipates" or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions "may", "could", "should", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.
Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of Metalla to control or predict, that may cause Metalla's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors, including but not limited to risks associated with the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which Metalla will purchase precious metals or from which it will receive stream or royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine development, construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans are refined; problems related to the ability to market precious metals or other metals; industry conditions, including commodity price fluctuations, interest and exchange rate fluctuations; interpretation by government entities of tax laws or the implementation of new tax laws; regulatory, political or economic developments in any of the countries where properties in which Metalla holds a royalty, stream or other interest are located or through which they are held; risks related to the operators of the properties in which Metalla holds a royalty or stream or other interest, including changes in the ownership and control of such operators; risks related to global pandemics, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global health pandemic, and the spread of other viruses or pathogens; influence of macroeconomic developments; business opportunities that become available to, or are pursued by Metalla; reduced access to debt and equity capital; litigation; title, permit or license disputes related to interests on any of the properties in which Metalla holds a royalty, stream or other interest; the volatility of the stock market; competition; future sales or issuances of debt or equity securities; inability to obtain stock exchange approvals or otherwise satisfy the conditions to close Metalla's loan extension; use of proceeds; dividend policy and future payment of dividends; liquidity; market for securities; enforcement of civil judgments; and risks relating to Metalla potentially being a passive foreign investment company within the meaning of U.S. federal tax laws, and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form, annual report on Form 40-F and other documents filed with or submitted to the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the EDGAR website at www.sec.gov. Although we have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements except as required under applicable securities laws. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
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The Jan. 6 committee has been uncovering what led up to the insurrection, but lurking beneath the hearings is a sometimes unspoken reason — race and the loss of white power.
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The Jan. 6 committee has been uncovering what led up to the insurrection, but lurking beneath the hearings is a sometimes unspoken reason — race and the loss of white power.
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DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.® (Nasdaq: RKDA), a producer and marketer of innovative, plant-based health and wellness products, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering of 4,722,506 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $1.05876 per share, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Additionally, in a concurrent private placement, Arcadia issued to the investors unregistered preferred investment options to purchase up to 4,722,506 shares of common stock. Each preferred investment option has an exercise price of $0.93376 per share, is exercisable immediately upon issuance and will expire five years from the issuance date.
The net proceeds of the offering are estimated to be approximately $4.57 million after deducting placement agent fees and other estimated offering expenses. Arcadia intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to support Project Greenfield, its three-year plan to unlock the company's potential and create a path to profitability. Project Greenfield aligns company resources around several key goals, including expanding retail for the company's GoodWheatTM high-fiber pasta, driving growth in its other core brands and partnerships and maintaining an agile organization to cultivate next-generation wellness products.
H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.
The shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants, excluding the preferred investment options and the shares of common stock underlying the preferred investment options, were offered by Arcadia pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-264425) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21, 2022, and declared effective by the SEC on May 12, 2022. Such shares of common stock were offered only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the registered direct offering were filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained from H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, 430 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by email at placements@hcwco.com or by phone at (646) 975-6996.
The unregistered investment options described above were offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Act) and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the shares of common stock underlying the investment options, have not been registered under the Act or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the investment options and the shares of common stock underlying the investment options may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Arcadia has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the unregistered shares issuable upon exercise of the investment options.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.
Since 2002, Arcadia Biosciences (Nasdaq: RKDA) has been innovating crops to provide high-value, healthy ingredients to meet consumer demands for healthier choices. With its roots in agricultural innovation, Arcadia cultivates next-generation wellness products that make every body feel good, inside and out. The company's food, beverage and body care products include GoodWheat™, Zola® coconut water, ProVault™ topical pain relief and SoulSpring™ bath and body care. For more information, visit www.arcadiabio.com.
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Autel U.S., a leading provider of automotive diagnostics products, launches its Remote Expert platform to all MaxiSYS Ultra, MS919, and MS909 tablets nationwide.
The Remote Expert platform connects technicians with independent module programmers, automotive diagnosticians, and system experts who use the peer-to-peer network to perform needed services remotely.
Earlier this year, the platform debuted on the East Coast and has since become available across the country and Canada. "Techs can connect with Experts remotely from as close as down the street to thousands of miles away," Maurice Miller, Autel's Director of Technical Operations.
Since its debut, over 2,500 sessions have been completed, and the platform continues to grow in popularity. Remote Expert has seen more than 350 competed orders in just the first two weeks of August.
As shops face a severe staff shortage and technicians are overwhelmed with the increasing complexity of today's vehicles, Remote Expert seems a brilliant solution for the challenges repair shops and technicians face today.
"Remote Expert is like a virtual lifeline from the technician to an Expert," said Miller, "Whatever a technician's challenge, from a tricky diagnosis to module programming, he can use the platform to reach out to an Expert. No need to sublet the work or wait for a mobile programmer to drive to the shop; Help is a tap on the tablet away."
Here's how it works: From his Autel Ultra, MS919, or MS909, the technician writes the order with vehicle identification and the issue and submits it to the Expert community. The Expert sends a quote on the job directly to the tablet. Once the price is set, the Expert connects his hardware and Autel Remote Expert device to one of Autel's multiple pass-through servers. The servers are strategically located throughout the United States to ensure communication from the Expert's systems to the technician's equipment and vehicle is sent efficiently with the least latency or delay.
Though other companies offer remote programming and diagnostics services, the Autel Remote Expert platform is unique for many reasons: The technician needs only his Autel tablet and VCI; no other hardware is required; the Expert contracts directly with the technician while Autel only acts to provide the platform and to vet each Expert to confirm that each has liability insurance and the proper education, experience, OE subscriptions, and hardware.
Autel U.S., headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y. is the U.S. subsidiary of Shenzhen, China-based Autel Intelligent Technology Corp. Autel is a leading developer and distributor of professional automotive diagnostic products.
CONTACT:
Allison Whitney
(516) 464-1086 EXT. 192
allisonw@autel.com
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The health coaching platform earned a spot on the 2022 list of fastest growing private companies
CRANFORD, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidon Health, a digital coaching technology that helps disrupt unhealthy habits, today announced it ranked 956 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"Our team is committed to helping create personalized experiences that create healthy habits," said Clark Lagemann, CEO at Avidon Health. "We are honored to receive this recognition which is a testament to our passion for making a measurable impact at scale. Avidon Health's growth symbolizes the need organizations have to influence healthy actions and we will remain committed to helping diverse populations make positive life changes."
The company has continued to innovate to help organizations meet the wellness needs of their employees and members, and recently expanded well-being courses focused on stress management and substance use. The new content was designed to meet the increased mental health support among remote and hybrid organizations.
"Organizations and coaching teams need to address the health and well-being of their members like never before," added Lagemann. "Health coaching solutions, like Engagement Rx, can help create the kind of lasting changes that people need. More than one million people have benefited from the programs that Avidon Health provides."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, public health challenges and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
To learn more about Avidon Health and Engagement Rx visit avidonhealth.com. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
Avidon Health is a team of behavioral health experts that provides innovative coaching solutions to disrupt unhealthy behaviors. Avidon's proprietary digital health platform, Engagement Rx™, is an all-in-one coaching technology that automates personalized experiences to create a measurable impact at scale. Launched in 2020 following MedPro Wellness' acquisition of SelfHelpWorks, Avidon Health combines digital coaching with cognitive behavioral therapy principles to produce lasting change for participants. Learn more at avidonhealth.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloqcube® Inc., the Piscataway based eClinical software company was mentioned in four Gartner Hype Cycle reports in July 2022:
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Discovery Research (July 26)
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Clinical Development (July 26)
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain (July 26)
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Commercial Operations (July 22)
As Gartner reported, "The number of active blockchain projects within the life science industry grew in 2021… Some clients are exploring concepts where blockchain would streamline clinical trials, handle payments to drug distributors, and conduct health record and exchange transactions, among other things." [1]
Bloqcube® is listed as a Sample Vendor in all four reports. In response, Rama Krishna Rao, CEO and Founder of Bloqcube® commented: "We welcome these mentions of our company by Gartner for the fourth consecutive year in the Clinical Development and Commercial Operation reports. Bloqcube® is a pioneer in the domain of Clinical Trial Management Systems which leverages an innovative blockchain platform. We bring capabilities to pursue decentralized trial strategies addressing diversity and access issues confronting healthcare globally. Such innovations will benefit patients worldwide by enhancing efficiencies in clinical trial operations."
GARTNER and HYPE CYCLE are a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
[1] Gartner, "Hype Cycle for Life Science Discovery Research, 2022" by Michael Shanler and Reuben Harwood. Published 26 July 2022. ID G00769814.
Bloqcube® Inc. is an innovative eClinical software company focused on accelerating clinical trials. Bloqcube's unified, decentralized software system enables small to midsize lifescience companies and CROs to accelerate trials, enhance data integrity and reduce Ransomware vulnerability. Its multiple modules (eConsent/eTMF/CTMS/EDC/Kit SCM/Finance) are integrated into a unified iPad, Cloud, and Blockchain platform.
For more information, please visit Bloqcube.
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BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its relocation of its headquarters to Baltimore, Maryland in June 2022, CI Renewables is pleased to announce its partnership with Baltimore-based Mayson-Dixon Companies.
CI Renewables is currently engineering, constructing, and commissioning solar projects for Howard County Maryland to be fully operational in 2022 and 2023, all with no capital investment by Howard County. In addition, several companies and institutions, located throughout the Mid-Atlantic states, are looking to CI Renewables to develop, build, and operate new solar projects totaling over 50 MWs in 2023 and 2024.
"Renewable energy is the future and if that future it to be successful, we need diversity and inclusion of everyone in the space," said Managing Partner, Josh Smith. "What Jayson Williams and his team have been doing in the development and construction space is critical and we want to work more closely with his company to open the doors for others." As part of this partnership CI will continue to develop and finance renewable energy projects in Maryland and at the same time work closely with the Mayson-Dixon Companies in bringing solar development resources and support for their current development projects.
In 2022, MD Strategic Consulting, a subsidiary of Mayson-Dixon Companies, was retained by solar executives from all over the country to help them create the "Renewables Forward" initiative focused on inspiring greater diversity, equity, and inclusion within the clean energy industry from the top down. Mayson-Dixon oversaw operations of this initiative until a full-time executive director was hired. This effort inspired Jayson Williams, Chief Executive Officer, to begin thinking about how best to further Mayson-Dixon's participation in the solar industry.
"I graduated with a minor in environmental studies from St. Mary's College of Maryland," said Williams. "This partnership with CI Renewables will allow us to create a more sustainable future for our company and our world and I finally get to use a part of my degree for something I have been passionate about since I was a kid." Williams intends to work with CI with the goal to make CI the most diverse renewable partner in Maryland while offering others the opportunity to follow in ownership, construction and supply opportunities.
For Josh Smith of CI, it is a homecoming. "I grew up in Maryland and I want to see it become the greenest state, but at the same time ensure that diversity increases in the renewable energy community," said Smith.
About CI Renewables: CI Renewables provides clean, renewable, cost-saving energy solutions to businesses, institutions, and governments. The CI team has more than a decade of experience developing and owning grassroots, utility-scale renewable power projects. CI Renewables provides a turnkey solution from feasibility, construction, financing, all the way through to operations and maintenance without any capital investment from its customers. With thorough knowledge and experience in securing the financial commitments necessary to make renewable energy projects come to life, regardless of the size, the CI Renewables team takes a quality-based approach to asset development while consistently achieving the highest standards in the operation of its renewable energy assets.
About Mayson-Dixon Companies: Mayson-Dixon Companies is a family of businesses that was originally founded in 2015 as MD Strategic Consulting, a public affairs firm that utilizes campaign-style tactics to tell clients' stories to achieve their missions. As the company grew, the founders' love of community organizing transformed into a passion for equitable community development. The company has since started complementary businesses such as Mayson-Dixon Properties & Development, Modern Builders, and Modern Suppliers, that, combined with MD Strategic Consulting, created the first turnkey community development firm that engages in neighborhoods, builds residential and commercial projects, solves complex supply chain issues, owns properties of all sizes, and thoughtfully brings investment partners into underserved communities.
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With three-year revenue growth of ~300%, the bootstrapped start-up continues to prove that there is demand for innovation in the $51.6B global oral-care market.
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cocofloss, maker of eco-conscious, effective, and fun oral care, today announced its inclusion on the annual Inc. 5000 list, placing it in the top .07% of privately-owned companies in the U.S. in terms of multi-year growth. The list's previous honorees include some of today's most recognizable brands, such as Facebook, Patagonia, Chobani, Under Armour, and Microsoft.
The oral-care disruptor came in at an impressive #140 in consumer products, #292 in California (one of the most competitive states for start-ups), and #1,868 in the U.S. overall.
For decades, the nation's $9.9 billion oral-care market has been a sleeping giant. Cocofloss is ready to wake it up. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Chrystle Cu, a preventative dentist, and her sister, Catherine Cu, a financial analyst, the company has more than tripled its business in the last three years. It is on target for similar YoY growth in 2022.
In an industry long ruled by legacy brands, dentist recommendations are key to converting new customers. Over the last three years, the number of dental customers on Cocofloss's pro-only site has grown by 172%. More and more dentists and hygienists are switching to Cocofloss because its textured weave actually removes plaque that "gliding" floss leaves behind. The Cocobrush, its super-soft toothbrush, boasts bristles that are 40% finer and are 16x better at removing plaque between teeth than an average toothbrush.
"When we launched our coconut oil–infused, delightfully fragrant dental floss seven years ago, no one was talking about oral care as self-care. Floss was strictly a commodity," said co-founder and CEO Catherine Cu. "We proved that customers are willing to pay more for floss that is more effective and makes them feel good. Today, beautifully designed oral-care is a booming category under the wider umbrella of self-care."
The co-founders soon realized that sustainability was the next big challenge in a sector dominated by single-use virgin plastics. In 2019, it began offering refill spools. In 2021, Cocofloss switched to a thread woven with ~85% recycled polyester, sourced from post-consumer PET water bottles. Last year, it also launched the Cocobrush, its toothbrush made with recycled ocean-bound plastic.
"We've demonstrated that you can invest in more sustainable materials — even when they cost more — without negatively impacting growth," said Cat. "Our commitment to putting the health of people and the planet first has only increased our loyal customer base. It's also helped us gain more GenZ consumers, who are now beginning to purchase oral-care products for themselves."
On 9/9, Cocofloss will expand into tooth care for tots with the launch of the Kids Refillable Cocoflosser, an environmentally friendly alternative to flimsy, disposable flossers. And in October, it will release CocoPlush Threaders, a fluffy floss made of 100% recycled polyester, designed for flossing around braces, bridges, and implants.
"We started off making floss both effective and fun. Today we're designing products to revolutionize your entire oral-care routine," said Dr. Chrystle Cu, co-founder and head of R&D.
Media Contact: press@cocofloss.com
About Cocofloss
Cocofloss was founded in 2015 by two remarkable sisters: Dr. Chrystle Cu, a preventative dentist, and Catherine Cu, a former financial analyst. They joined forces at Cocofloss to fight gum disease and cavities by making the world's most effective and delightful oral care.
Inc. 5000 Methodology
Produced every year since 1982, the Inc. 5000 list analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the U.S. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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DOTHAN, Ala., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) (the "Company"), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states, today announced that it will participate in the Raymond James 2022 Diversified Industrials Conference. Members of the Company's management team are scheduled to meet with investors at the conference on August 23, 2022.
About Construction Partners, Inc.
Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating across five southeastern states, with 59 hot-mix asphalt plants, 14 aggregate facilities and one liquid asphalt terminal. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The majority of the Company's public projects are maintenance-related. Private sector projects include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.
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Rick Black / Ken Dennard
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
ROAD@DennardLascar.com
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Donation made through the DENSO North America Foundation, the company's philanthropic group committed to supporting communities where DENSO operates
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DENSO North America Foundation (DNAF) has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support flood recovery efforts in Kentucky. DENSO's donation will help the aid organization deliver its vital shelter, food and health services to people in need.
Others who wish to support can make their own donation to the American Red Cross through DENSO's disaster relief microsite.
Companies affiliated with DENSO that operate in Kentucky include Kyosan DENSO Manufacturing Kentucky, LLC, located in Mt. Sterling, and DENSO Air Systems, located in Hopkinsville. While these sites were not directly impacted by the flooding, employees at the companies and DENSO partners across the state are deeply connected to communities still in need of relief.
"The devastation Kentuckians are facing is unimaginable. That's why it's so important we do our part in helping those affected get back on their feet," said Bob Townsend, vice president of Corporate Services at DENSO and DNAF. "We'll always be committed to positively contributing to the places we call home, and we hope this donation advances communities closer to full recovery."
DENSO's donation was sourced from DNAF funds specifically earmarked for charitable initiatives.
In addition to providing disaster relief, DNAF is also dedicated to helping students advance their education in science, technology, engineering, math and related programs. To do this, the foundation provides grants to colleges and universities across North America, giving students opportunities to grow their skills, pursue technical careers and lead tomorrow's workforce.
For more about DNAF, visit https://www.densofoundation.org/.
About DENSO
DENSO is a $45.1 billion global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in its 198 facilities to produce electrification system, powertrain system, thermal system, mobility electronics, & advanced devices, to create jobs that directly change how the world moves. The company's 167,000+ employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO spent 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. For more information about global DENSO, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/.
In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ engineers, researchers, and skilled workers across 51 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs 17,700+ employees across 14 states (and the District of Columbia) and 41 sites. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, DENSO in North America generated $9.5 billion in consolidated sales. DENSO is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inside the company and beyond – a principle that brings unique perspectives together, bolsters innovation, and pushes DENSO forward. Join us, and craft not only how the world moves, but also your career: densocareers.com. For more information, go to https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/
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Bringing Clean Energy to the Cornhusker State
LA VISTA, N.E., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everlight Solar is thrilled to invite customers and the community to their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 17th starting at 12 pm. As proud members of the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce, Everlight Solar is excited to help the metro surrounding areas and their communities go green!
Join the celebration for games such as cornhole, ping-pong, billiards, and even basketball! Lunch will be provided.
In addition to the opening, Everlight Solar will host a food donation drive for the Food Bank for the Heartland! This nonprofit organization focuses on providing food to those struggling with hunger in Nebraska. They accept all donations of canned foods, cereals, peanut butter, rice, and pasta. Equally important, they also take monetary donations; $1 can provide up to 4 meals!
Everlight Solar is the fastest-growing solar company in the Midwest, with operations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. To learn more about open jobs or about going solar for your own home, visit www.everlightsolar.com.
See you there!
Address: Everlight Solar, 10421 Portal Rd, Unit 105, La Vista, NE 68128
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The content distribution engine for the Metaverse and the internet experiences of the future is now available on Ethereum and Polygon Mainnets.
BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Formless, Inc. announced that the Share protocol for audio and video content distribution is now available on the mainnets of both the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains. The protocol changes how digital content, such as music, is valued and distributed––giving content creators control, and shifting how they get compensated for their art.
Founder Brandon Tory commented, "The way digital content is distributed puts control in the hands of only a few companies. This has led to business models that largely benefit those companies and marginalize creators. For example, payout rates from music streaming are so low that 99% of artists cannot make a living from their music. We have an opportunity to change that by leveraging blockchain and Web3 tools to benefit artists directly."
The Share protocol enables creators to distribute their music, podcasts, videos, and other content peer-to-peer using smart contracts. The creator controls the access terms, including the price and the duration of time that the content is available. Consumers can then view or listen to the content by paying for access, and the creator receives royalty payments instantly.
"At Formless, we believe that while ownership is important, providing opportunities for creators to have control is just as essential for unlocking the potential of the creator economy. We created Share to give creators control of how they distribute their audio and video content in a massively scalable way on blockchain. This gives them a new way directly reach consumers and make more money than going through a distribution intermediary," commented Tory.
Today, content creators can register to pilot the Alpha version of Share to distribute their content, and developers or organizations interested in using the protocol for their Web3 or streaming applications are invited to review the protocol documentation.
Formless is a Boston, Massachusetts headquartered music technology company with the mission of creating virtual and physical experiences that enable people to live more fulfilling lives. Formless was founded in 2018 by Brandon Tory, a signed artist, former Staff Engineer at Google AI, and former Senior Engineer at Apple. Tory's story of pursuing his dreams as a musician and engineer in parallel is featured in national media that include: Forbes, CNN Great Big Story, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance.
For inquiries contact jason@formless.xyz.
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FORMLESS, INC.
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LA Galaxy Defender Julián Araujo Signs Multi-Year Sports Nutrition and Performance Sponsorship with Herbalife Nutrition
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife Nutrition and the LA Galaxy have agreed to a multi-year renewal of their partnership, which began in 2005 as the club's official nutrition partner. Herbalife Nutrition will continue as the official presenting and jersey sponsor of the club – a designation that began in 2007 and is the longest-running in Major League Soccer (MLS) history.
Beginning with the 2023 MLS season, Herbalife Nutrition will continue as the LA Galaxy's exclusive nutrition partner, the club's exclusive health and wellness partner, and the official nutrition lifestyle partner. Additionally, Proactive Fueled by Herbalife Nutrition, an elite state-of-the-art performance facility, located in Westlake Village, CA, will be available to the team for preseason training and sports performance testing at the facility. As part of the sponsorship, the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation and the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation are also committing $1.25 million to support charitable efforts to benefit vulnerable and underserved children around the world, which to date has resulted in $2.5 million to global communities in need.
"We are excited to extend our 17-year partnership with the LA Galaxy and expand it to include new areas of collaboration that will benefit our independent distributors, LA Galaxy players, fans and communities worldwide" said Frank Lamberti, regional president of the Americas for Herbalife Nutrition. "We are also proud to announce that we signed a deal to be the exclusive nutrition partner for LA Galaxy's defender Julián Araujo."
Furthering the company's commitment to nourishing the potential of athletes, Herbalife Nutrition also signed an exclusive multi-year sponsorship deal with Galaxy defender Julián Araujo, who will utilize the Herbalife24® line of sports performance products, which are *NSF Certified for Sport®, to nourish his performance, on and off-the-field. Julian's sponsorship includes sports nutrition education appearances in the United States and sports nutrition education through the company's social platforms.
"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Herbalife Nutrition on and off the field and are excited that Julian will join us as we continue to work to improve the communities not only in hour hometown, but worldwide," said LA Galaxy President, Chris Klein.
As part of the Joint Community Partnership program between the LA Galaxy Foundation and Herbalife Nutrition Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of children living in the underserved communities, Araujo will bring a new mini-pitch, a scaled-down soccer field, to a park in Los Angeles, Calif.
"Through this partnership, I'm able to share my passion with my community by giving kids access to a safe place to play soccer while also encouraging them to be fit and active," Araujo said.
A native of Lompoc, Calif., Araujo has tallied six assists in 23 games played (21 starts) during the LA Galaxy's 2022 MLS campaign. In four seasons with LA since signing from the club's Academy in 2019, Araujo has registered one goal and 17 assists in 90 regular-season appearances (80 starts) for the Galaxy. At the international level, Araujo has made three appearances (2 starts) for the Mexican National Team since making his debut on Dec. 8, 2021. Araujo attended Lompoc High School, leading his team to the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs during the 2016/17 season. Araujo received the Mayor's Community Athlete of the Year Award from the LA Sports Council at the 17th Annual LA Sports Awards for his outstanding work in the community in March 2022 and was also named the 2021 LA Galaxy Humanitarian of the Year last season.
Herbalife Nutrition is a global nutrition company that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in 95 markets by entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company's commitment to nourish people, communities and our planet, Herbalife Nutrition pledges to achieve 50 million positive impacts – tangible acts of good – by 2030, its 50th anniversary. For more information, please visit IAmHerbalifeNutrition.com and follow on Twitter @Herbalife.
The LA Galaxy are Major League Soccer's most successful club. Based in Carson, Calif. at Dignity Health Sports Park, the Galaxy have won the MLS Cup a record five times (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014), the MLS Supporters' Shield four times (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup twice (2001, 2005), and one Concacaf Champions Cup (2000) since their inception in 1996. Led by LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney and President Chris Klein, the Galaxy are the premier club in MLS, with stars like Landon Donovan, David Beckham, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, Giovani dos Santos, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Javier Hernandez and Cobi Jones representing LA over the team's 27 years in MLS. For more information on the LA Galaxy, visit www.lagalaxy.com.
*Certified for Sport® is a registered trademark of NSF International.
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TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Housatonic Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on investing in recurring revenue services companies, has made a significant growth investment in Key Media, a global leader in B2B media, with over 300 staff across eight countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, USA, UK, Korea, Antigua and Canada.
Founded in 2001, Key Media is an award-winning, niche B2B media company that operates through its 70+ digital and print B2B media titles and 80+ annual events in six geographical markets. The company delivers world-class content via its multiple platforms to professionals in the insurance, law, human resources, and wealth management industries, among others.
"In 20 years, Key Media has grown from a start-up in Australia to what is now a preeminent B2B global media company. Key Media has a long history of informing, empowering, connecting, inspiring and rewarding business people around the world," said Housatonic Partners Managing Director Joe Niehaus. "We're excited to partner with the company's management team to help the company accelerate its growth trajectory and to invest in new markets and technology."
"This partnership and additional funding will bring us one step closer to our goal of being the largest independent B2B information provider globally," said Mike Shipley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "This is a huge vote of confidence in what we're doing and where we're going, and we're very excited to be working with the impressive team at Housatonic to take Key Media to the next level."
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
As the home of some of the world's most trusted award-winning B2B media brands spanning legal, HR, safety, insurance, mortgage and finance, we pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by people when and how they want, while recognising and celebrating excellence in business and leadership. We bring business people together so that they can thrive and grow. Key Media's purpose is to inform, connect, educate, inspire and reward business people around the world. To learn more, please visit WWW.KEYMEDIA.COM.
Housatonic Partners is a private equity investment firm founded in 1994, with more than $1.5 billion in capital under management. The firm invests in growing, profitable businesses with highly recurring revenue. Housatonic Partners has backed exceptional management teams in more than 100 small to mid-sized companies over the last 28 years. For more information, please visit WWW.HOUSATONICPARTNERS.COM.
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Named #73 Nationwide due to 5,514% 3-Year Growth
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. Magazine revealed its annual list of the nation's fastest growing private companies, and IDEAL AGENT®, the premier full-service real estate technology company, is the number 1 Real Estate company, ranking number 2 in Tampa and in the real estate category, number 11 in Florida, and number 73 nationwide across all categories on the list due to its 5,514%, 3-year growth. This year's list is proven to be winning in a time of change and achieving spectacular growth. Among the 5,000 companies, the average median three-year growth rate soared 230%, added 1,178,302 jobs and generated $317.2 billion in total revenue.
"We're thrilled to make this prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, said Steve Johnston, Founder & CEO of IDEAL AGENT®. "This award is a testament to the hard work and resilience of everyone at IDEAL AGENT®. We recognize the housing market is shifting and poised to help fight rising interest rates with lower commissions, saving clients' money and time with their real estate transaction due to our proprietary technology platform."
IDEAL AGENT® makes the home buying and selling process easy and profitable by providing a seamless online experience matching clients with the top 1% local and national agents from top brokerages with variable commissions as low as 2%. IDEAL AGENT® streamlines the real estate transaction connecting all the services including title, mortgage, insurance, warranty, moving, and home services set up, providing clients a seamless experience getting them 5-star results, ranking #1 in real estate on Trust Pilot.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
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Tampa-based IDEAL AGENT®, established in 2016, is the nation's fastest-growing, premier, full-service real estate company. Recognized as a leader in modernizing real estate transactions, IDEAL AGENT® makes the home buying and selling process easy and profitable by providing a seamless online experience, ranking number one in real estate on Trustpilot. IDEAL AGENT®'s free service matches clients with the top 1% local and national agents from top brokerages, including Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Sotheby's, Berkshire Hathaway, and more with variable commissions as low as 2%. IDEAL AGENT® streamlines the real estate transaction connecting all the services including title, mortgage, insurance, warranty, moving, and home services set up providing clients a seamless experience getting them 5-star results. IDEAL AGENT® has earned several accolades for excellence in real estate, sustained revenue growth, and is distinguished as the #1 fastest growing real estate company by Inc5000 and Tampa Bay Business Journal, "The Next 1000" by Forbes, 21 Startups to Watch, USF Fast 56 and Tampa Bay Times Best Places to Work.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Bio-Technology Development Corp. (OTC: LBTD) announced today that Zoltan Nagy has resigned as a board member of the Board of Directors effective August 3rd, 2022.
Additionally, Zoltan Nagy has surrendered to Treasury his legal right, title, and interest in the 150,000,000 Common Shares that he owned.
The company looks forward to announcing additional board members in the near future.
Boomerang employs a similar business model to EverlyWell (currently valued at $2.9 Billion) and Hims & Hers, Inc. (currently valued at $1.2 Billion). Boomerang delivers test kits directly to users that include self-collection sample devices. The user then ships their sample back to one of Boomerang's labs via a return-label for testing and receives their results digitally as well as a custom wellness plan based on the results. Boomerang currently offers testing supporting Men's Health, Women's Health, Sexual Health and COVID-19.
Boomerang is hyper-focused on enhancing the life of its users by rewarding them with unique access to products and experiences for taking control of their physical and mental health. Through state of the art at-home diagnostic testing, customizable wellness plans, and strategic partnerships, Boomerang provides unparalleled access to healthcare and improves quality of life for its users.
More information about the company can be found at: boomerangkit.com
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Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by LBTD in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Bio-Technology Development Corp. (OTC:LBTD) is excited to announce today that the company has begun the process of changing its name from Lotus Bio-Technology Development Corp. to Boomerang Corporation.
Regarding the name change, CEO Hoyt Christopher said, "This new name more closely reflects the approachable, personalized nature of our current and future business model which aims to empower users by making healthcare easily accessible, customizable, and controllable."
Boomerang employs a similar business model to EverlyWell (currently valued at $2.9 Billion) and Hims & Hers, Inc. (currently valued at $1.2 Billion). Boomerang delivers test kits directly to users that include self-collection sample devices. The user then ships their sample back to one of Boomerang's labs via a return-label for testing and receives their results digitally as well as a custom wellness plan based on the results. Boomerang currently offers testing supporting Men's Health, Women's Health, Sexual Health and COVID-19.
About Boomerang:
Boomerang saw an opportunity to reinvent healthcare by moving diagnostic tests into the comfort of home and providing users with an empowered path forward based on their results. Through state of the art at-home diagnostic testing, customizable wellness plans, and strategic partnerships, Boomerang is uniquely positioned to become a leader within the fast-growing billion-dollar digital health market.
More information about the company can be found at: boomerangkit.com
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Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by LBTD in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release.
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New partnership will use the power of high-throughput sequencing to measure and understand marine life in our oceans at a rate that eclipses traditional research methods
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minderoo Foundation and Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), today announced a 40 million Australian dollar (US $27.8 million) partnership that will leverage the power of genomics to accelerate scientific understanding of marine systems and help marine conservationists make informed decisions. The three-year partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to conserving marine biodiversity and understanding the changing marine ecosystems on which people and national economies depend.
Minderoo Foundation's director of OceanOmics, Dr. Steve Burnell, said that scaling environmental DNA (eDNA) technologies and applying new computational and artificial-intelligence-enabled approaches have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of life in the ocean and our ability to protect it.
"By rapidly identifying species that may be endangered, invasive, or otherwise poorly understood, the research will contribute data and information to support timely and impactful marine biodiversity conservation," Burnell said. "Minderoo Foundation is committed to returning our oceans to a flourishing state."
Surveillance of marine ecosystems using eDNA can increase the resolution and sensitivity with which scientists understand biodiversity and can measure change. A cup of seawater can contain millions of pieces of eDNA and cells, providing a snapshot of the life forms present and, potentially, information on their population size and health. However, in typical seawater samples, more than 98% of the DNA sequences recovered belong to marine microbes. Through this partnership, innovations from the human health industry will be adapted to help enrich these complex marine samples for sequence information specific to marine vertebrates.
The partners will also engage in research and development projects to create high-throughput genome sequences from known marine vertebrates to enable identification of unknown eDNA sequences from seawater. Because only 1% of the roughly 21,000 known species of marine vertebrate genomes have been sequenced, one major objective is to create reference genomes from the wealth of samples already held in museum collections.
As part of this broad research and development partnership, Minderoo Foundation installed a NextSeq™ 2000 Sequencing System, one of Illumina's most advanced high-throughput benchtop DNA sequencers, aboard its research vessel.
Illumina Head of Global Commercial Strategy & General Manager of Asia Pacific and Japan Gretchen Weightman said installing the NextSeq 2000 directly onto Minderoo's research vessel has allowed the partners to demonstrate, for the first time, truly high-throughput sequencing at sea, enabling near real-time production of marine genetic information, from seawater samples to high-quality sequencing data, in a matter of hours.
"Backed by Illumina's leading technologies, researchers will gather crucial data and gain a greater understanding of the significant implications for the way the world's oceans are managed, considering commercial fishing and protection requirements," Weightman said.
ABOUT MINDEROO FOUNDATION
Established by Andrew and Nicola Forrest in 2001, Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation seeking to break down barriers, innovate and drive positive, lasting change. Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, with key initiatives spanning from ocean conservation and ending slavery, to collaboration against cancer and building community projects. To learn more, visit minderoo.org and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Vimeo.
ABOUT ILLUMINA
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of innovative video and display processing solutions, today announced the Company will participate at the following upcoming investor conferences.
Needham Virtual Semiconductor and SemiCap 1x1 Conference
Participation Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Management will host virtual meetings with registered attendees throughout the day.
Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Infrastructure Summit
Participation Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Location: Sofitel Magnificent Mile Hotel in Chicago, IL
Management will host in-person meetings with registered attendees throughout the day.
Portfolio managers and analysts can request a meeting with Pixelworks management by contacting their sales representative at the respective hosting firms.
About Pixelworks, Inc.
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has a 20-year history of delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays, and video streaming services. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.pixelworks.com.
Note: Pixelworks and the Pixelworks logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
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Houston jury finds energy company liable in electrical pole climbing accident
HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A jury in Houston awarded IBEW Local 66 member and Provost Umphrey client Garett Wilder $15.4 million for life-altering injuries he suffered after falling 50 feet from a CenterPoint electrical pole.
Monday afternoon, jurors found CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, joint and severally liable, for the injuries sustained by Baytown resident, Garett Wilder. The jury deliberated four hours before returning its verdict in the 269th Judicial District, Harris County Civil Court.
On March 15, 2019, Wilder was safely ascending a CenterPoint electrical pole near the David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport in Tomball, Texas, when the step bolt he was attached to suddenly came out of the pole. The then 27-year-old was unresponsive after falling while a fellow L.E. Myers worker performed lifesaving measures.
"The last thing I remember was the step bolt coming out," recalls Wilder during the plaintiff's testimony. "Then I woke up in the hospital."
Wilder suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, a fracture and fused spine, the shattering of the bones in his feet and ankles as well as other injuries. He has undergone eight complex surgeries and remains at risk for the amputation of one or both of his legs.
"The reality is that Garret's injuries are so severe, that he will likely never work again, stand or walk normally, enjoy a pain free day or participate in activities of daily living that most of us take for granted," says Provost Umphrey partner, Bryan O. Blevins, Jr.
At the time of the accident, CenterPoint knew that some step bolts could not be inserted into the pole and that other step bolts were loose but failed to warn Mr. Wilder or his employer, L.E. Myers Co.
"Because of CenterPoint's negligence, our client will never live a normal life," says Matthew C. Matheny, Provost Umphrey partner. "I am grateful that the jury righted this wrong and that we were able to recover some relief for Mr. Wilder and his young daughter that will benefit them for years to come."
Assisting Matheny and Blevins in the case was attorney Daniel D. Horowitz of the Law Office of Daniel D. Horowitz, III.
The case is Garett Wilder v. CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, Cause No. 2019-31428 in the District Court of Harris County, Texas 269th Judicial District, Judge Cory Don Sepolio presiding.
For more than 50 years, our firm's mission has remained to seek justice for those most in need – those who have suffered harm or loss due to the wrongful conduct of others. Our attorneys fight for our clients nationwide with offices in Beaumont and Houston, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee. We continue to be one of the most successful trial law firms in the nation by remaining Hard-Working Lawyers for Hard-Working People. To learn more, visit http://www.provostumphrey.com.
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CHADDS FORD, Penn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Gate Advisers LLC, today, announced the liquidation and termination of two exchange-traded funds: the DriveWealth Power Saver ETF (Ticker: EERN) and the DriveWealth Steady Saver ETF (Ticker: STBL), (each a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds"). It is expected that the Funds will be liquidated on or about August 31, 2022 (the "Liquidation Date").
The Funds are anticipated to be invested almost exclusively in cash and other liquid assets by August 23, 2022. The Funds will no longer accept orders for new creation units after the close of business on August 29, 2022, and trading in shares of the Fund will be halted on the Exchange prior to market open on August 30, 2022. Until market close on August 29, 2022, shareholders may sell their shares of the Funds on the Exchange and may incur the usual and customary brokerage commissions associated with the sale of Fund shares. During the time between market close on August 29, 2022 and the Liquidation Date, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers, and there is no assurance that there will be a market for the Fund's shares during that time period. Customary brokerage charges may apply to such transactions.
On or about the Liquidation Date, each Fund will liquidate its assets and distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders. These distributions are taxable events. Shareholders should contact their tax advisor to discuss the income tax consequences of the liquidation. In addition, these payments to shareholders will include accrued capital gains and dividends, if any. As calculated on the Liquidation Date, each Fund's net asset value will reflect the costs of closing the Fund, if any. Once the distributions are complete, each Fund will terminate. Proceeds of the liquidation will be sent to shareholders promptly after the Liquidation Date.
If Fund shareholders sell their shares or receive a liquidating distribution, it is generally considered a taxable event and they should consult their tax advisor about the potential tax consequences.
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The annual event featured renowned speakers and business-growth opportunities for conference attendees
DENVER, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 1,100 RE/MAX leaders and guests gathered at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN this week for the global real estate franchisor's 2022 RE/MAX Broker Owner Conference (BOC). The three-day event included many BOC staples – Opening General Session, impactful speakers, networking opportunities, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Auction, Approved Supplier Marketplace, and a full range of educational sessions focused on brokerage strategies, technology and the overwhelming value of a productive culture.
RE/MAX, LLC President and CEO Nick Bailey began the Opening General Session by noting the rebalancing of the housing market and the opportunities a slower market creates for brokerages that are able to help agents close more sales in less frenzied conditions. Bailey pointed to the historic resilience of the RE/MAX network during slower economic times, and encouraged attendees to stay focused on supporting their agents with the best tools and resources.
"The question for me is not whether people will buy and sell homes," he said. "The question is who are the agents who are going to be helping people buy and sell during this market? Times like these are when RE/MAX shines because of the level of productivity in our network."
During the Opening General Session, Bailey also highlighted the new enterprise relationship with Inside Real Estate that will give affiliates in company-owned regions in the U.S. and Canada access to the kvCORE platform – branded "MAX/Tech powered by kvCORE" – at no additional cost. Bailey was joined on stage by Inside Real Estate CEO Joe Skousen and the two outlined why the relationship is such a good fit with each business leader viewing success as a part of their companies' DNA.
Citing another initiative aimed at helping entrepreneurs build their businesses through RE/MAX resources, Bailey recounted details of the recently announced Team Pilot Program. The pilot, designed to incentivize the growth of existing RE/MAX teams, strengthen retention, and – especially – help Broker/Owners recruit teams of six or more licensees, is available for eligible brokers who opt in within the states of California, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Texas.
The session also featured a live conversation between Amy Lessinger, RE/MAX Senior Vice President, Region Development, and Steve Murray, industry expert and partner, RealTrends Consulting, on mergers, acquisitions and conversions. The climate is ripe for brokerages to use M&A as a growth strategy – and RE/MAX, LLC can help in such transactions, advised Lessinger.
"We want to help RE/MAX brokers with their growth strategy, helping them grow exponentially rather than one agent at a time," said Lessinger. "RE/MAX has the strategy and team in place to help match business owners looking to exit or grow at a larger scale."
Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger, who offered a fascinating look at how the network's past aligns with its present and future. Although RE/MAX has changed and evolved since its founding nearly 50 years ago, Liniger said, the roots of its success – service, professionalism, productivity – remain as evident and relevant as ever.
Keynote speaker Vernice "Flygirl" Armour, America's first Black female combat pilot and celebrated author, discussed strategies for accomplishing goals, encouraging the audience to rev up their businesses and "get gutsy."
Bailey ended his remarks thanking the RE/MAX network for their incredible productivity as well as Dave and RE/MAX Vice Chair of the Board and Co-Founder Gail Liniger for the lasting legacy they've built at RE/MAX. "We're a financially strong, profitable company and much of that can be credited to how Dave and Gail started this business." Nodding to the competitive nature of many RE/MAX agents, Bailey joked this company is built on the backs of agents fighting for the listing but lifting each other up along the way.
The conference concluded on Tuesday with a notable address from Scott Hamilton, Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion figure skater. RE/MAX Broker/Owners will gather again next year for the 2023 BOC conference in Chicago, August 6-8.
About the RE/MAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices and a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit news.remax.com.
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The Aurora Highlands and Harmony masterplans get paired homes with designer details
AURORA, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the grand opening of Phase 2 at Urban Collection at The Aurora Highlands and also nearby Urban Collection at Harmony. These new additions to the Aurora masterplans bring paired two-story floor plans with open main-floor layouts for entertaining.
Grand Opening Events
Prospective homebuyers and area agents are invited to attend grand opening events at these new communities.
Urban Collection at The Aurora Highlands (RichmondAmerican.com/UCAuroraHighlandsGO)
Saturday, August 20, 12 to 3 p.m., enjoy complimentary lunch from Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs, tours of the brand-new paired Boston and Chicago model homes and a prize drawing. While you're there, explore the neighborhood's master-planned amenities, including a community garden, parks and playgrounds.
The community is located at 24145 E. 41st Avenue in Aurora. An RSVP is required to attend; please call 303.791.8330. Visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information about this must-see community. (RichmondAmerican.com/UCAuroraHighlands)
Urban Collection at Harmony (RichmondAmerican.com/UCHarmonyGO)
Visit between 12 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 to tour the brand-new, fully furnished Boston and Chicago model homes and to enjoy complimentary lunch and a prize drawing. Be sure to check out the masterplan's community center, parks and trails!
The event will be held at 27481 E. Maple Avenue in Aurora. Call 303.680.3607 to RSVP or visit RichmondAmerican.com to learn more about this beautiful new neighborhood. (RichmondAmerican.com/UCHarmony)
More about Urban Collection™ plans at these communities:
- Beautiful paired homes from the low $400s
- 3 bedrooms and approx. 1,430 to 1,470 sq. ft.
- Easy access to E-470, I-70, Buckley SFB and DIA
- Close proximity to notable schools, shopping, dining and more
Personalization is among the many factors that set Richmond American apart from other leading homebuilders. Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 230,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"), of the important September 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline, in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased 17EdTech securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the 17EdTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7395 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Defendant 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the IPO; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the 17EdTech class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7395 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 29, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Wells Fargo securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 29, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, Wells Fargo's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Launch of free livestreaming represents a key step forward for the livestreaming community on Rumble
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the video-sharing platform Rumble announced that the company has launched free unlimited livestreaming for content creators with over one hundred subscribers.
Unlimited livestreaming, which was previously only available via a paid monthly subscription, will now be available to all content creators with over one hundred subscribers at no cost. If you are interested in learning more about livestreaming on Rumble, check out the 'How to Livestream' video on the Rumble Channel at https://rumble.com/Rumble.
"At Rumble, we are excited about the future of livestreaming. Introducing free unlimited livestreaming represents a key step forward to unlocking the potential of our creator community and enhancing the livestream experience," said CEO Chris Pavlovski. "We look forward to continuing to bolster our livestreaming toolkit for our creators and supporting their creative independence."
Rumble is a high-growth neutral video platform that is creating the rails and independent infrastructure designed to be immune to cancel culture. Rumble's mission is to restore the Internet to its roots by making it free and open once again. Additionally, the company announced in December 2021 the execution of a definitive business combination agreement with CF Acquisition Corp. VI (NASDAQ: CFVI). See the announcement here: https://corp.rumble.com
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Small businesswoman, speaker and community leader, Vatrice Chestnut has been an entrepreneur for decades, but she used the COVID-19 pandemic to launch her company full speed ahead. Chestnut is the Chief Relationship Officer for Affinity Media Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned small business and economically disadvantaged company headquartered in Washington, D.C. She relaunched the company in 2020.
"When I lost my full-time job at the onset of the pandemic, I took that as a sign that it was time for me to go all the way with my business. I am an entrepreneur at heart, and I created my company in 2004. 2020 was my time!" Chestnut exclaimed.
Chestnut connected her passion for her community and business. As the first African American woman to launch a local print magazine in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 7 community, Chestnut uses the publication to bring residents and businesses together. She is the publisher of East Capitol Neighbors, a monthly neighborhood magazine produced in partnership with Best Version Media.
"I want to empower businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits to build meaningful connections with their ideal customers and grow their brand while pursuing excellence every step of the way," said Chestnut.
AMC's Build a Better Brand Coaching Program was designed to help small businesses establish operations and develop strong brands that lead to their success. Her success with helping community-based, small businesses and sharing her knowledge has attracted attention from government leaders. AMC recently made history when Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser named Chestnut's company as a member of the District's very first group of Early Impact Enterprise grantees.
Chestnut also serves on several local organizations and nonprofits. She was appointed the Vice President of the neXco National D.C. Chapter, a business-to-business networking organization and is serving as board member for the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) board member, where Chestnut aligns with its mission to work "urgently and purposefully in partnership with education" to support D.C. students.
Her increased visibility has led to numerous speaking engagements in the small business community, including the PLUTUS Foundation and Hera Hub National and D.C. Working with Mayor Bowser's office, she hosts D.C. public high school students as interns.
Chestnut focuses heavily on the importance of partnerships. She was recently chosen as a speaker for a niche media conference to develop a production track that focuses on overcoming production challenges for publishing companies. Among several other partnerships, Chestnut is working with a local firm to serve to create an Artificial Intelligence product that will help businesses develop their brand visuals.
"I believe in the power of partnerships. I always encourage businesses and communities to partner. Together, we can build stronger relationships, engage our youth and expand volunteerism. Ultimately, we can help each other accomplish goals and reach success," Chestnut added.
About Affinity Media Consulting, headquartered in Washington, D.C., helps bring out humanity in business by serving as a brand partner to develop visuals and messaging that support operational goals; empowering creative businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits to build meaningful connections with their ideal customers and grow their brand while pursuing excellence every step of the way; developing efficient workflows that optimize team performance in fast-paced small business environments; helping teams achieve their project management goals in an efficient manner. Visit Affinity Media Consulting, LLC, to learn more and follow AMC on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that it has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer dated August 12, 2022, made by TRC Capital Investment Corporation ("TRC"), a private Canadian investment company, to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of Southern Company's common stock. TRC's unsolicited "mini-tender" offer price of $74.88 per share is approximately 4.14% below the $78.12 per share closing price of Southern Company's common stock on August 12, 2022, the last trading day prior to the date of the offer. Southern Company is in no way affiliated with TRC, the offer, or the offer documentation.
Southern Company recommends against stockholders tendering shares in response to this unsolicited offer, for the reasons described herein.
TRC has made many similar unsolicited mini-tender offers for the shares of other public companies. Mini-tender offers seek to acquire less than 5 percent of a company's shares outstanding. Consequently, they can avoid many disclosure and procedural requirements of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules that apply to offers for more than 5 percent of a company's shares outstanding.
The SEC has cautioned investors about mini-tender offers, stating that mini-tender offers "have been increasingly used to catch investors off guard," and that investors "may end up selling their securities at below-market prices." The SEC's guidance to investors on mini-tender offers is available at https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-publications/investorpubsminitendhtm.html. Stockholders are urged to consult with their own brokers or financial advisors.
Stockholders who have already tendered their shares may withdraw them by providing, prior to the expiration of the offer, the written notice described in the TRC offering documents. According to the offer documents, the offer is currently scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m., New York City time, on September 14, 2022, but TRC may extend the offer at its discretion.
Southern Company requests that a copy of this news release be included with all distributions of materials related to TRC's offer for shares of Southern Company common stock.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" list, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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Single-Serve Coffee Company Elevates the Daily Routine with Delicious Steeped Coffee in Sustainable Packaging
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, announced today it has been added to the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The disruptive single-serve coffee company is ranked 572 nationally, 88th in California, and 18th on the list for all of Food and Beverage, after experiencing three-year revenue growth of 1,107%. As an impact-driven company using business for change, Steeped Coffee now joins companies like Patagonia, Chobani, and Under Armour who have also gained national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000 list.
"The Steeped Coffee team is proud to stand alongside the nation's most successful independent brands, recognized by Inc. for what we've accomplished," said Josh Wilbur, Founder and CEO, Steeped Coffee. "It highlights just how important it is for our industry to reimagine single-serve coffee as a sustainable daily ritual that avoids long-term impact on the planet, instead delivering fresh coffee in minutes with no machines required."
The company has now partnered with more than 400 of the nation's top coffee roasters and brands, new standard for single-serve coffee. Prepared similar to tea, Steeped is making specialty coffee more accessible to coffee lovers everywhere and delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro-sealed premium craft coffee that is pre-portioned for a delicious cup. Steeped Coffee's proprietary brewing method and certified compostable packaging was awarded 'Best New Product' honors at the 2021 NEXTY Awards. Steeped Coffee also completed a successful $5M Republic crowdfunding campaign, attracting more than 4,500 investors and selling out in less than 48 hours.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
More information about Steeped Coffee's additional Republic investment campaign, open for accredited investors, can be found at https://republic.com/steepedcoffee-regd.
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Initiative Will Ensure Equity, Strong Contracts for Workers
CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Joint Council 25 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today that they have entered into a joint agreement that will give Teamsters Local 777 exclusive jurisdiction for organizing cannabis workers in the state of Illinois. The agreement is a huge step forward towards the union's efforts to organize the rapidly-expanding industry.
"We will be dedicating significant resources to organizing cannabis workers in Illinois and fighting to get them strong contracts," said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President. "The Teamsters will be leading the fight to legalize and unionize this industry, both at the state level and nationwide."
"This initiative is a critical step towards ensuring that Illinois has responsible employers in both recreational and medical cannabis," said Terry Hancock, Teamsters Joint Council 25 President. "Granting exclusive jurisdiction to Local 777 will benefit Teamsters across Joint Council 25 as we negotiate strong contracts with cannabis corporations that are increasingly large, multi-state firms."
"To all the cannabis workers out there: whether you work at a grow operation or dispensary, medical or recreational, a shop with 20 people or a shop with 20,000 people – if you work in Illinois, you need to join the Teamsters," said Jim Glimco, Local 777 President. "We already represent hundreds of cannabis workers. We already have our first contract. We're winning elections all of the time, and our momentum is just getting bigger. Join the movement today!"
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), a leading cloud-based software platform that enables entrepreneurs and established businesses of all sizes to create, market and sell online learning products, announced today the departure of the Chief Marketing Officer, Henk Campher, effective August 15, 2022. Mr. Campher joined Thinkific in late 2021 to support Thinkific's overall brand and marketing efforts, and reported to Matt Smith, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer and acting Chief Revenue Officer.
"We thank Henk for his many contributions to Thinkific. Henk is an amazing individual and a joy to work with," said Greg Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Thinkific. "As our market and our Company evolve, we continue to assess the roles and skill sets we require to achieve our short and long-term goals. With that in mind, we remain focused on our search to appoint a Chief Revenue Officer in the coming months who will contribute to advancing both our sales and marketing strategies as well as accelerate customer acquisition.
"Matt Smith, Co-Founder of Thinkific, leads strategy for the Company, and, as acting Chief Revenue Officer, is providing leadership to the broader Sales & Marketing function for Thinkific. Under Matt's leadership, and with the expected skills and expertise of a Chief Revenue Officer, our team will continue to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our Sales & Marketing efforts," concluded Greg Smith.
Thinkific (TSX:THNC) makes it simple for entrepreneurs and established businesses of any size to scale and generate revenue by teaching what they know. Our platform gives businesses everything they need to build, market, and sell online courses and other learning products, and to run their business seamlessly under their own brand, on their own site. Thinkific's 50,000 active creators earn hundreds of millions of dollars in direct course sales while teaching tens of millions of students. Thinkific is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a distributed team.
For more information, please visit www.thinkific.com.
This news release includes forward-looking statements and forward–looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are based on Thinkific's current expectations, estimates, projection and assumptions that were made by the company in light of its information available at the time the statement was made and considers Thinkific's experience and its perception of trends. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding Thinkific's plans pertaining to the company's focus on achieving short and long term goals and the expected contributions towards such goals by the current management team and from the planned appointment of a Chief Revenue Officer in addition to the the expected benefits of the Officer's experience and skillset as a member of Thinkific's executive team. Although Thinkific's management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements and information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward–looking statements and information speak only as of the date on which they are made and Thinkific undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward–looking statement or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other companies with online learning products and some that are unique to Thinkific. Thinkific's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements, so readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
Thinkific's Annual Information Form to Shareholders dated February 23, 2022 and other documents it files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available on SEDAR.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of St. Thomas-Houston celebrates its official membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) DIII effective Sept. 1, 2022.
It is Official!
UST President Dr. Richard Ludwick and Athletic Director Todd Smith announced the news to the UST community at its fall 2022 semester Opening Day festivities to thunderous cheers.
"The successful renewed emphasis on growing UST's athletics has energized our community," President Ludwick said. "Our striking emergence within the NCAA is a significant indicator of the more remarkable things that UST is set to accomplish."
"We are excited to receive word from the NCAA graduating us to official DIII membership," Smith said. "It has been a very long, educational and fun process. We have launched talented new teams, welcomed many more student athletes, and grown as a department to prepare for this next step in our trajectory.
"This year, we have more than 300 student athletes at UST, and we are excited to be eligible for postseason competition at last," Smith said. "A special thanks to Dr. Ludwick, our University Board, our very committed and patient student athletes and everyone who helped throughout the process!"
From NAIA to NCAA DIII
From 2006-2018, UST Athletics competed in NAIA and the Red River Athletic Conference. In 2018, an invitation was extended for UST to begin an exploratory year of transition to NCAA DIII followed by three provisional membership years before full membership in 2022. During this time, St. Thomas competed in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) with Trinity, Colorado College, Southwestern, Texas Lutheran, Schreiner, University of Dallas, Centenary and Austin College.
Women's volleyball is the first sport to play under the NCAA official membership status on Sept. 1 against East Texas Baptist University. Women's Volleyball athlete, Alyssa Ajlouny, was also happy with the transition into the NCAA.
"It has been amazing to watch the growth of this program over the last five years," she said. "From NAIA in my freshman year to NCAA in my fifth and final season; my teammates and I are eager to work hard and win."
With full membership in NCAA DIII, UST teams are eligible to compete postseason, unlike the past four years, when they won a conference championship but could not move on to national tournaments.
UST alumnus and Men's Head Basketball Coach Anthony Medina '12, MBA '21, led basketball teams to four Men's Basketball SCAC Conference Championships in three years: 2020, 2021 and 2022, He was also named 2020 SCAC Coach of the Year.
"Completing the transition to NCAA marks the beginning of a new chapter for UST Athletics," Medina said. "We are excited to continue writing the story of UST Athletics in the NCAA as an institution that values education, competition, and integrity."
DIII Student Athletes Prioritize Academics
Colleges and universities in DIII place the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all student academic programs. During this experience, student athletes are in an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity.
19 Different NCAA DIII Sports Plus Intercollegiate Spirit and Esports
In 2022-2023, UST tallied 300 student-athletes and added cheer and dance teams. Notably, 120 new student-athletes became part of our athletics family in 2022-2023. In addition, UST hired a swim coach for its new competitive swim program. Swimming begins in the 2023 season bringing the UST student athlete total to 350 with 25 staff members. Currently, UST has 19 different sports and non-NCAA Spirit and Esports.
Growth Timeline:
- 2006, Women's Volleyball
- 2007 Men's Soccer
- 2009 Men's Basketball
- 2011 Women's Basketball and Men's and Women's Golf
- 2014 Women's Soccer
- 2018 Cross Country
- 2019 Baseball and Men's and Women's Tennis
- 2020 Softball and Men's and Women's Track and Field
- 2021, Men's and Women's Indoor Track
- 2024 Men's and Women's Swimming
About University of St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, UST offers programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional, and skilled-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally, and lead ethically.
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A retired University of Hawaii English professor spent his life teaching others. Now, as he approaches death due to a terminal illness, he's still educating - with a new podcast that follows his cancer journey.
Even though 64-year-old Mickey Weems is dying, he wants you to know he is very much living, squeezing every last drop out of life. I stopped in to watch him record one of his podcasts. The Kaka'ako resident is talking about life, death, and everything in between on his new podcast, Mickey is Dying (but he's not sweating it).
"I don't have much longer left. I've been telling people if I can be of service in any way, please let me know," he explains. One way is to share his story, especially with others who are dying. "Maybe I can't help make them better, but I can help the quality of life remaining better by letting them know they are not alone."
His oncologist, Dr. Ian Okazaki, diagnosed Weems in the spring of 2021, giving him six to 12 months left to live. Weems declined chemotherapy and hormonal therapy because "this body is my work of art. I want to keep it as long as I possibly can. Chemotherapy or hormonal therapy will take that away from me."
The former Marine instead continues to work out at UFC Gym, see friends, and dance until dawn most weekends. Whatever he's doing is working, because he outlived the prediction. Doctors now think he may have until year's end.
"The spirit world has let me know I have no reason to fear death, so I don't. But I have a deathly fear of quitting," he says.
Mark Twain wrote, "A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." Friends say, that's Weems.
Donna Blanchard is a longtime friend and now the host of his podcast. "He is making the most of every waking moment with a childlike openness to whatever comes his way. He's helping all of us recognize the sanctity of this life," she shares.
Though life is short now, he finds the joy and gratitude in every day. "The biggest joy is the dance floor. Ha ha ha! Meeting all the people when I go dancing," smiles Weems. He also loves his calico cat, Kit Kat.
Mickey Weems will absolutely not go gently into the good night, and he will have had a life well lived.
To learn more about Weems and listen to the podcast, visit
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Four new cases of Monkeypox have been diagnosed in Hawaii, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state up to 16, according to the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH).
With the new cases, DOH says it is expanding vaccine eligibility, in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
“As more vaccine doses become available, we are expanding vaccine eligibility to communities that have been disproportionately impacted by this outbreak and individuals who are at risk for severe illness,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Nathan Tan.
Those eligible to receive the JYNNEOS vaccine under the new guidelines include the following:
• Anyone who has had close contact with a person with known or suspected monkeypox infection in the last two weeks
• Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and transgender individuals who have multiple or anonymous sex partners;
• Persons who are severely immunocompromised or those with certain skin conditions, such as eczema; AND who have a household member or sex partner at high risk for monkeypox.
Of the four latest cases, three were diagnosed on Oahu and one was diagnosed in an out-of-state visitor on Kauai. One of the Oahu cases and the Kauai case are both related to travel outside of the state, DOH said. One of the other Oahu cases was related to previously reported cases on the island. The other remaining Oahu case is still under investigation.
Monkeypox vaccines are available in every county in Hawaii. Anyone who is eligible who would wish to make an appointment can call the following numbers:
• Hawaii Department of Health (Statewide): 808-586-4462
• Malama I Ke Ola (Maui): 808-871-7772
• Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (Oahu): 808-427-0442
• Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center (Oahu): 808-521-2347
Health officials say monkeypox shares many commonalities with smallpox, like causing blistering skin rashes. It is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Infection begins with flu-like symptoms and swollen lymph nodes, and progresses to a rash or sores, often on the hands, feet, chest, face, or genitals. Individuals generally become ill within 21 days of exposure, the DOH said
Monkeypox can spread through direct contact with body fluids, lesion material, or items used by someone with monkeypox as well as close, prolonged contact with an infected person or animal. It can also be spread through large respiratory droplets.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- It’s a Monk seal BABY BOOM! Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) announced that on Aug. 3, another Monk seal pup was born on Oahu.
Monk seal R016, also known as “Right Spot”, gave birth on Oahu’s North Shore. The pup has been named PO9 officially but will get a new name once its gender is revealed and a name is chosen.
This is Right Spot’s 14th pup and it’s the first time she has given birth on Oahu, HMAR officials said. Right Spot was born on Molokai and typically returns there to give birth.
In fact, about 70% of the time, Hawaiian Monk seal mommas return to their birth beaches to have their own pups, according to HMAR.
Hawaii Marine Animal Response says it will work with a local school in the coming weeks to gift the naming privileges using tradition Hawaiian practices.
The last Monk seal born (July 9, 2022) was officially named Koalani, meaning “Heavenly Warrior,” by students at Waikiki Elementary on Aug. 10.
PO9 is now the ninth Monk seal born, so far, in 2022.
Those interested in seeing PO9 and Right Spot are asked to do so at a respectful distance. Use the zoom function on your phones or cameras to get that perfect shot without disturbing the seals.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends giving 150 feet of distance between a mom and her pup. Do not cross ropes or fencing that has been setup to keep Hawaiian Monk seals safe from the public.
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The FBI interviewed former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone (R) and his former deputy Patrick Philbin earlier this year as part of the investigation into federal records taken to Donald Trump's Palm Beach home.
The FBI interviewed former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and his former deputy Patrick Philbin earlier this year as part of the investigation into federal records taken to Donald Trump's Palm Beach home, two people briefed on the matter said.
The two are the most senior former Trump officials interviewed in what is now a criminal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information and obstruction. The two men are among a group of former Trump aides whom the FBI interviewed after the criminal probe got underway this spring, the people briefed on the matter said.
Cipollone and Philbin declined to comment to CNN for this story.
The FBI recovered 11 sets of classified documents from its search, including some materials marked as "top secret/SCI" -- one of the highest levels of classification, according to documents from the search warrant that were released Friday.
The federal magistrate judge who approved the search warrant will hold a hearing Thursday at the court in Florida to discuss requests to unseal investigators' probable cause affidavit, which the Justice Department has opposed releasing.
A federal judge on Friday unsealed the search warrant and property receipt from the FBI search of Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, a move the Justice Department backed, but on Monday, the DOJ said it opposed releasing the affidavit specifically in an effort to protect witnesses and keep grand jury proceedings confidential.
In a pair of posts to Truth Social last week, Trump continued to claim that his attorneys were "cooperating fully" and had developed "very good relationships" with federal investigators prior to Monday's search at Mar-a-Lago.
"The government could have had whatever they wanted, if we had it," Trump said. "Everything was fine, better than most previous Presidents, and then, out of nowhere and with no warning, Mar-a-Lago was raided, at 6:30 in the morning, by VERY large numbers of agents, and even 'safecrackers.'"
This story has been updated with additional developments. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/former-white-house-lawyers----cipollone-and-philbin----interviewed-by/article_68abbf47-56c2-59b2-8580-0b83dfbc11e8.html | 2022-08-16T22:55:09Z |
A staggering $1.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen in hacks of various services in the first seven months of this year, marking a 60% increase from the same period in the year prior, according a report released Tuesday from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.
The surge comes even as the value of many cryptocurrencies plunged in the first half of this year. The report attributed much of the spike to hacks on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The term refers to services that attempt to replace traditional financial institutions with software that allows users to transact directly with each other via the blockchain, the digital ledger that underpins cryptocurrencies.
Some of the biggest crypto hacks of 2022 were on DeFi protocols, including the $625 million hack of video game Axie Infinity's Ronin network in March. Some of these thefts, including the Axie incident, have since been attributed to hackers associated with North Korea.
An estimated $1 billion has been stolen from DeFi protocols by North Korea-affiliated hackers so far this year, according to the Chainalysis report. These thefts are thought to be part of a broader strategy to help bring in revenue for the North Korean regime as it has largely been cut off from the world.
DeFi transactions, based mainly on Ethereum blockchain technology, have rapidly exploded in popularity over the past two years. These protocols are "uniquely vulnerable to hacking" thanks to their open source code, large pools of assets and rapid growth that may have led to a lapse in security best practices, according to Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm.
"The technology is relatively immature in general. This space has only really emerged just the past couple of years," Tom Robinson, chief scientist at Elliptic, told CNN Business. "Mistakes are being made, mistakes are being learned from, but there's always bugs in software. I think the problem here is that the software is the only thing securing these assets."
Chainalysis warns that the increase in crypto thefts shows no sign of letting up despite the drop in the crypto market. "As long as crypto assets held in DeFi protocol pools and other services have value and are vulnerable, bad actors will try to steal them," according to the report.
Chainalysis points to two recent large-scale DeFi hacks, including the $190 million reportedly stolen from cryptocurrency bridge provider Nomad, which occurred after the data cutoff point for the report.
But there may be at least one silver lining in the report: The amount of money lost in cryptocurrency scams, such as the $2 billion dollar Ponzi scheme carried out by BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani, was 65% less than the year prior as the falling value of crypto made it a less enticing investment opportunity for potential victims. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/report-1-9-billion-stolen-in-crypto-hacks-so-far-this-year/article_da1be4c5-148d-5fd8-8e95-15630afe83be.html | 2022-08-16T22:55:15Z |
This file picture taken in December 2011 shows the Pentagon building in Washington, DC. A number of rockets struck near a military base in northeastern Syria housing US troops on August 15.
A number of rockets struck near a military base in northeastern Syria housing US troops on Monday night but did not cause any injuries, according to US officials and a statement from the US-led coalition.
The attack on the Green Village base near the Iraqi border did not result in damage or injuries, according to Maj. Gen. John Brennan, the commander of Combined Joint Task Force -- Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), the US-led operation against ISIS.
One official said the base holds a "small number" of coalition forces, including US service members.
Several of the rockets failed to launch and were recovered by forces from the US-led coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces.
Earlier on Monday, multiple drones were repelled in an attack near the At-Tanf base in southern Syria.
US-led coalition forces repelled all but one of the drones which detonated within a compound used by Maghaweir al-Thowra partner forces but did not cause any injuries.
The coalition did not say who was responsible for either of Monday's attacks. However, Iranian-backed militias in the region have frequently targeted US troops in Syria and Iraq.
In January, Iranian-backed forces launched eight rockets at Green Village, doing minor damage to the base and a nearby mosque.
The US maintains approximately 900 troops in Syria, largely split between the At-Tanf base and the country's eastern oil fields.
In January, the US military conducted strikes in Syria after indirect fire posed what a US-led coalition official called "an imminent threat" to troops near Green Village.
Although there was no specific attribution for the indirect fire, then-Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the US continues to see threats against US forces in the region from Iranian-backed militias.
"In just the last few days, there have been acts perpetrated by some of these groups that validate the consistent concerns that we've had over the safety and security of our people," Kirby said at a news briefing in January. | https://www.kitv.com/news/national/rockets-strike-near-base-holding-us-troops-in-syria-without-causing-injuries/article_b944f2b5-f076-5085-8c02-42716d7c0b90.html | 2022-08-16T22:55:21Z |
Airbnb is rolling out new screening tools to stop parties
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.
The company said Tuesday it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter’s history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they’re renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.
Airbnb said the screening system that it is rolling out for listings in the United States and Canada has been tested since last October in parts of Australia, where it produced a 35% drop in unauthorized parties.
The San Francisco-based company said the technology is designed to prevent a customer’s request for reservation from ever reaching the host of the property involved. Airbnb said people blocked from renting an entire home might be able to book a single room because the host is more likely to be around.
Airbnb has been under growing pressure to clamp down on parties since 2019, when a Halloween house party in a San Francisco suburb ended with five people dead in a shooting.
The following year, Airbnb announced a worldwide party ban at its listings and banned people under 25 from renting an entire house near their home unless they had a record of positive reviews on the site. The party ban was initially cast as a temporary health measure during the pandemic but was made permanent in June.
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Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again — this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company’s fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers.
From Oct. 15 to Jan. 14, sellers will be hit with an average fee of $0.35 per item sold using Amazon’s fulfillment services in the U.S. and Canada, according to a notice the company sent to merchants Tuesday.
It’s the second fee hike imposed on merchants this year by the online retail behemoth. In April, the company added a 5% “fuel and inflation” surcharge to offset rising gas costs and inflation, which is running close to its highest level in four decades.
To use Amazon’s fulfillment services, merchants already have to pay a fee that varies based on an item’s size, weight or category.
In the notice sent Tuesday, Amazon noted the holiday season increases fulfillment and logistics costs due to the volume of shipments being transported. The company said it previously absorbed these cost increases. But seasonal expenses were now “reaching new heights,” it said.
“Our selling partners are incredibly important to us, and this is not a decision we made lightly,” the company said.
CNBC first reported on the hike in fees.
Holiday pricing adjustments are not novel to Amazon. Last week, the U.S. Postal Service said it filed a notice to implement a temporary price hike to cover extra handling costs during the holiday season.
But at Amazon, seller fees — and their repeated increases — are a subject of contention since the company controls a vast share of the e-commerce market. Critics argue the company’s excessive fees could potentially lock out merchants from its marketplace.
“Corporations that have monopoly power tend to raise prices, and that’s what we’re seeing here,” said Stacy Mitchell, an Amazon critic and co-director for the anti-monopoly group Institute for Local Self-Reliance. “Amazon’s dominance of the online market means that small businesses have little choice but to pay up.”
Last month, Amazon’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said during a media call that third-party sellers represented 57% of total units sold on Amazon during the three-month period that ended June 30, the highest in the company’s history.
The Seattle-based company’s second-quarter earnings report also showed total revenue Amazon collects third-party sellers had jumped 13% compared to the prior year, while revenue from its own retail business had declined by 4%.
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This story has been updated to correct that the holiday fee ends on Jan. 14, not Jan. 23.
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California could see flooding ‘unlike anything seen before,’ experts warn
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:55 PM EDT|Updated: 25 minutes ago
(CNN) - A new study says megafloods could turn California’s lowlands into a “vast inland sea.”
The study by Science Advances showed climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood in California in the next four decades.
The warning comes to a state already plagued by earthquakes and record-setting drought.
Experts predict catastrophic floods “unlike anything seen before” could hit California’s central valley, which includes Fresno, Bakersfield and Sacramento.
According to the study, historic flooding could impact millions of people.
Experts said “once in a lifetime” floods have already happened in the state, but climate change continues to supercharge heavy rain events.
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Ex-congressman from California arrested, charged with fraud
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from “multiple fraud schemes,” federal prosecutors said.
Terrance “T.J.” Cox was arrested by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Fresno, where he was booked to the Fresno County jail on a U.S. Marshals hold, jail records showed. It was not immediately known if he has an attorney who can speak on his behalf. An email message sent to Cox Tuesday was not immediately answered.
Cox, a Democrat, represented the 21st Congressional District from January 2019 to January 2021. The district is in the agriculture-rich San Joaquin Valley and includes Kings County and portions of Fresno, Kern, and Tulare counties.
Cox, 59, was charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud, and one count of campaign contribution fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert said in a statement.
Talbert said that between 2013 and 2018, Cox allegedly obtained $1.7 million from funds he solicited from clients and loans he got for his companies and then stole by diverting the money to “off-the-book bank accounts.”
Cox partially owned, managed and was employed by several companies and non-profit organizations, including a business that helped companies get loans and federal tax credits, an almond processing company and a non-profit that operated Granite Park, a recreation facility in Fresno, according to the complaint.
Cox also fraudulently obtained a $1.5 million construction loan to develop Granite Park, Talbert said.
After his nonprofit could not qualify for the construction loan for the recreation facility without a party guaranteeing the loan, Cox said that one of his companies would guarantee the loan, and submitted a fabricated board resolution that falsely stated that during a meeting all company owners had agreed to guarantee the Granite Park loan.
“No meeting took place, and the other owners did not agree to back the loan,” Talbert said.
The loan later went into default, causing a loss of more than $1.28 million, he said.
According to the indictment, when Cox was campaigning in 2017 for the U.S. House of Representatives he perpetrated a scheme to fund and reimburse family members and associates for donations to his campaign, prosecutors said. Cox arranged for over $25,000 in illegal straw or conduit donations to his campaign, Talbert said.
If convicted, Cox faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for wire fraud and money laundering, and up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine for wire fraud affecting a financial institution. The charge of campaign contribution fraud carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Lawsuit alleges CIA got phone contents from Assange visitors
NEW YORK (AP) — Two lawyers and two journalists are suing the CIA, saying the agency violated their constitutional rights when it obtained copies of the contents of their electronic devices and helped enable the recording of their meetings with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the latter part of his seven-year stay at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
The plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages in a lawsuit filed Monday in Manhattan federal court.
New York lawyers Margaret Ratner Kunstler and Deborah Hrbek, along with journalists John Goetz, who lives in Germany, and Charles Glass, who lives in England, alleged that the CIA got the information through a deal with UC Global, a private security company that was based in Spain and provided security at the embassy.
The lawsuit said they suffered considerable emotional distress and anxiety from the uncertainty and concerns about how their personal and privileged information was being used.
They said the illegal spying may have violated the rights of over 100 Americans who visited Assange at the embassy.
The CIA declined to comment.
Two years ago, two anonymous witnesses who worked for the Spanish firm that provided the embassy’s security testified at a London court that Assange faced an intensifying bugging operation from 2017 onwards after Donald Trump became U.S. president.
Assange, 51, lived in the embassy beginning in 2012 after seeking refuge there while fearing his potential extradition to the U.S. He was evicted in April 2019 and has been in a London prison since.
U.S. prosecutors have indicted Assange on 17 espionage charges and one charge of computer misuse over WikiLeaks’ publication of secret American military documents a decade ago. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 175 years in prison.
Assange’s lawyers say he is protected by the First Amendment for the publication of leaked documents that exposed U.S. military wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan. They also have said he suffers from wide-ranging mental health issues, including suicidal tendencies.
In June, the British government ordered Assange’s extradition to the U.S. He has appealed that ruling.
Assange’s lawyers have asked President Joe Biden to drop the charges against him.
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New York judge sides with Cuomo in dispute over book deal
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge sided with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday in his dispute with a now-defunct state ethics commission that ordered him to give up $5 million he was paid to write a book about his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics initially approved Cuomo’s request to write the book, titled “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic,” in 2020. But the panel withdrew that approval the following year after alleging Cuomo hadn’t kept a promise not to use any state resources on the book.
Cuomo acknowledged that state employees helped with tasks including editing the manuscript. But he’s said those employees did that work voluntarily during their personal time.
Last year the commission, commonly referred to by the acronym JCOPE, gave Cuomo 30 days to give up $5.1 million he was paid by a publisher for the book. Cuomo sued, claiming the commission’s members were biased against him and violated his due-process rights.
In Tuesday’s ruling, state Judge Denise A. Hartman declined the commission’s request that she enforce its order for Cuomo to turn over the money. Hartman characterized it as an attempt to sidestep administrative procedures, since the penalty was imposed without a required administrative hearing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat like Cuomo, signed legislation disbanding the commission this year in favor of a new one. It isn’t clear whether the new commission will continue trying to claw back Cuomo’s book money.
“If, upon a review of JCOPE’s actions, the new commission decides to pursue action against Cuomo, proceeds with the adjudicatory hearing, and determines that a violation has occurred, the new Commission may then impose a civil penalty against him,” Hartman wrote.
In an emailed statement, Cuomo attorney Rita Glavin called JCOPE’s conduct “shameful, unlawful, and a waste of taxpayer’s funds.”
A message was left with an attorney representing the commission.
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Tom Holland announces break from social media for mental health reasons
(CNN) – He’s a popular actor best known for his role as Spider-Man and he has millions of social media followers.
But this week, Tom Holland announced that he stepped away from Instagram and Twitter for his mental health.
In a video posted on Instagram, Holland said social media has been detrimental to his mental state, so he’s taking a step back.
“I find Instagram and Twitter to be overstimulating, to be overwhelming,” he said. “I get caught up, and I spiral when I read things about me online.”
Holland has more than 67 million followers on Instagram and more than 7 million on Twitter but hasn’t posted that often.
Arianna Galligher, associate director at the Ohio State’s Star Trauma Recovery Center, said spending too much time on social media can affect your ability to live happily. Instead, you just end up getting a running commentary on it.
“Human beings are social creatures by nature, but just like all things, there is too much of a good thing,” she said.
Galligher said being on social media may not be a good idea in general for some people since it doesn’t bring them the connection or joy they may be seeking.
For others, stepping back and re-engaging in an intentional way may work better. She said she hopes others will follow Holland’s lead.
“Just being able to say, ‘I’m struggling,’ and being able to find out you’re not alone in that is very powerful,” Galligher said.
Holland’s candid video prompted praise from fans and fellow celebrities, including singer Justin Bieber, who commented, “I love you, man.”
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Food vendors staying busy at the Rockingham County Fair
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Tuesday marked the second day of the Rockingham County Fair, and the fun was rolling along.
The food at the fair is always a big hit, with vendors selling hundreds of pounds of burgers, chicken, and hot dogs during the week.
On Tuesday, WHSV got a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making some of the fair’s best food.
“We come in here about 9:00 in the morning and aim to open about 10:30 or 11:00 to get things prepped and ready to go. Right now, we got about 9 people working,” said Mervin Diehl, a member of the Mount Crawford Ruritan Club.
The Mount Crawford Ruritan Club has been serving burgers, hot dogs, fries, barbeque, and Philly cheesesteaks out of its booth at the fair since 2007. Mervin Diehl said the club serves about 50 pounds of Hamburgers a day.
“There are four big bags of french fries in a case, and we probably go through about six of them a day. Philly cheesesteaks, I’d say we do in the neighborhood of 65 or 70 a day,” said Diehl.
While the Mount Crawford Ruritan Club specializes in beef and barbeque, the Cross Keys Ruritan Club is churning out chicken.
“It’s pretty hectic in the evenings. We went through about 17 cases of chicken, so 17 times 40 that’s how many pounds of chicken we went through last night even with the rain,” said Greg Trobaugh, Vice President of the Cross Keys Ruritan Club.
Trobaugh has been helping cook chicken at the fair since he joined the club in 1969. He said the club typically goes through two tons of chicken during fair week.
“We’ll do about that same amount of french fries and then tenders and nuggets, we’ll do about 3,000 pounds,” said Trobaugh.
The club’s chicken is always in high demand at the fair, and that means all hands on deck each night.
“It takes about 25 people or more in the evening to make it work because you’ve got seven cash registers open and people standing back at them, so you’ve got to try to get them out as fast as you can,” he said.
The Rockingham County 4H Club also serves its fair share of burgers, chicken, and hot dogs during the fair. Landon Bryan has been helping the club cook since he was eight and now at eleven, he handles the coffee and hot chocolate. He guesses he serves around 500 or so cups of coffee and hot chocolate each day.
For all the clubs, despite the hard work, selling the food is a great way to raise money and be a part of the fair fun.
“I just love helping out with the club and the fundraisers. I love to see people happy to get something good to eat,” said Diehl.
The Rockingham County Fair will continue through Saturday, August 20.
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Rockingham County Public Schools in need of bus drivers for upcoming school year
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Rockingham County Schools will be welcoming students back to the classroom next week, but it’s important they have a way to get there.
Over the last few years, bus driver shortages have impacted school and city routes.
“We’re just as thin, probably actually a little more thin, than we’ve been the last few years,” Jeremy Mason, director of transportation for Rockingham County Public Schools said.
Mason said bus driving is a rotating field, so even though they’ve gained bus drivers they’re losing them too.
“We’ve gotten a lot of good drivers, but we’ve also lost a lot of good drivers,” Mason said.
Understaffing is causing routes to be consolidated for an already short staff.
“We’ve taken four routes and turned them into three or three routes and turn them into two,” Mason said. “We’ve had to add a few double runs in some places that we haven’t traditionally done double runs.”
If a driver calls out they’re spread even thinner.
”The other concern is that we have very few substitute bus drivers, so our drivers are gonna need time off throughout the year and it makes it very difficult to cover those routes as well,” Mason said.
Mason said if parents are able to transport their students it’s a huge help for them, but also ensuring paperwork is properly filled out.
“We’ll have families that sign up to ride the bus, and they’re actually being transported, so that makes our busses look a little more full than what they are on paper,” Mason said.
Rockingham County Public Schools will continue to hire bus drivers throughout the year.
If you would like to apply to be a bus driver, applications are on the county’s website or you can call the RCPS transportation department at 540-433-2458.
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California could see flooding ‘unlike anything seen before,’ experts warn
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:55 PM EDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
(CNN) - A new study says megafloods could turn California’s lowlands into a “vast inland sea.”
The study by Science Advances showed climate change has already doubled the chances of a disastrous flood in California in the next four decades.
The warning comes to a state already plagued by earthquakes and record-setting drought.
Experts predict catastrophic floods “unlike anything seen before” could hit California’s central valley, which includes Fresno, Bakersfield and Sacramento.
According to the study, historic flooding could impact millions of people.
Experts said “once in a lifetime” floods have already happened in the state, but climate change continues to supercharge heavy rain events.
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Ex-congressman from California arrested, charged with fraud
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from “multiple fraud schemes,” federal prosecutors said.
Terrance “T.J.” Cox was arrested by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Fresno, where he was booked to the Fresno County jail on a U.S. Marshals hold, jail records showed. It was not immediately known if he has an attorney who can speak on his behalf. An email message sent to Cox Tuesday was not immediately answered.
Cox, a Democrat, represented the 21st Congressional District from January 2019 to January 2021. The district is in the agriculture-rich San Joaquin Valley and includes Kings County and portions of Fresno, Kern and Tulare counties.
Cox, 59, was charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud, and one count of campaign contribution fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert said in a statement.
Talbert said that between 2013 and 2018, Cox allegedly obtained $1.7 million from funds he solicited from clients and loans he got for his companies and then stole by diverting the money to “off-the-book bank accounts.”
Cox partially owned, managed and was employed by several companies and non-profit organizations, including a business that helped companies get loans and federal tax credits, an almond processing company and a non-profit that operated Granite Park, a recreation facility in Fresno, according to the complaint.
Cox also fraudulently obtained a $1.5 million construction loan to develop Granite Park, Talbert said.
After his nonprofit could not qualify for the construction loan for the recreation facility without a party guaranteeing the loan, Cox said that one of the companies he co-owned would guarantee the loan, and submitted a fabricated board resolution that falsely stated that during a meeting all company owners had agreed to guarantee the Granite Park loan.
“No meeting took place, and the other owners did not agree to back the loan,” Talbert said.
The loan later went into default, causing a loss of more than $1.28 million, he said.
According to the indictment, when Cox was campaigning in 2017 for the U.S. House of Representatives he reimbursed family members and associates for donations to his campaign, prosecutors said. Cox arranged for over $25,000 in illegal straw or conduit donations to his campaign, Talbert said.
If convicted, Cox faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for wire fraud and money laundering, and up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine for wire fraud affecting a financial institution. The charge of campaign contribution fraud carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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New York judge sides with Cuomo in dispute over book deal
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge sided with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday in his dispute with a now-defunct state ethics commission that ordered him to give up $5 million he was paid to write a book about his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics initially approved Cuomo’s request to write the book, titled “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic,” in 2020. But the panel withdrew that approval the following year after alleging Cuomo hadn’t kept a promise not to use any state resources on the book.
Cuomo acknowledged that state employees helped with tasks including editing the manuscript. But he’s said those employees did that work voluntarily during their personal time.
Last year the commission, commonly referred to by the acronym JCOPE, gave Cuomo 30 days to give up $5.1 million he was paid by a publisher for the book. Cuomo sued, claiming the commission’s members were biased against him and violated his due-process rights.
In Tuesday’s ruling, state Judge Denise A. Hartman declined the commission’s request that she enforce its order for Cuomo to turn over the money. Hartman characterized it as an attempt to sidestep administrative procedures, since the penalty was imposed without a required administrative hearing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat like Cuomo, signed legislation disbanding the commission this year in favor of a new one. It isn’t clear whether the new commission will continue trying to claw back Cuomo’s book money.
“If, upon a review of JCOPE’s actions, the new commission decides to pursue action against Cuomo, proceeds with the adjudicatory hearing, and determines that a violation has occurred, the new Commission may then impose a civil penalty against him,” Hartman wrote.
In an emailed statement, Cuomo attorney Rita Glavin called JCOPE’s conduct “shameful, unlawful, and a waste of taxpayer’s funds.”
A message was left with an attorney representing the commission.
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Tom Holland announces break from social media for mental health reasons
(CNN) – He’s a popular actor best known for his role as Spider-Man and he has millions of social media followers.
But this week, Tom Holland announced that he stepped away from Instagram and Twitter for his mental health.
In a video posted on Instagram, Holland said social media has been detrimental to his mental state, so he’s taking a step back.
“I find Instagram and Twitter to be overstimulating, to be overwhelming,” he said. “I get caught up, and I spiral when I read things about me online.”
Holland has more than 67 million followers on Instagram and more than 7 million on Twitter but hasn’t posted that often.
Arianna Galligher, associate director at the Ohio State’s Star Trauma Recovery Center, said spending too much time on social media can affect your ability to live happily. Instead, you just end up getting a running commentary on it.
“Human beings are social creatures by nature, but just like all things, there is too much of a good thing,” she said.
Galligher said being on social media may not be a good idea in general for some people since it doesn’t bring them the connection or joy they may be seeking.
For others, stepping back and re-engaging in an intentional way may work better. She said she hopes others will follow Holland’s lead.
“Just being able to say, ‘I’m struggling,’ and being able to find out you’re not alone in that is very powerful,” Galligher said.
Holland’s candid video prompted praise from fans and fellow celebrities, including singer Justin Bieber, who commented, “I love you, man.”
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GREEN BAY, Wis., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) announced today that Andy Harmening, President and CEO, and Derek Meyer, Executive Vice President and CFO, will meet with investors during the Raymond James U.S. Bank and Banking on Tech Conferences in Chicago, IL on September 7-8, 2022.
Management will also meet with investors during the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference in New York, NY on September 12-14, 2022, and will make a presentation during the conference on September 14, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.associatedbank.com. A replay of the presentation will be accessible for 90 days after the presentation date.
Third quarter investor materials will be made available prior to both events and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.associatedbank.com.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $37 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from more than 200 banking locations serving more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. The company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements made in this document which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes any statements regarding management's plans, objectives, or goals for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of its revenues, earnings, or other measures of performance. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "should," "will," "intend," "target," "outlook," "project," "guidance," or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations and, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements include those identified in the Company's most recent Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings. Such factors are incorporated herein by reference.
Investor Contact: Ben McCarville
Vice President | Director of Investor Relations
920-491-7059 | Ben.McCarville@associatedbank.com
Media Contact: Jennifer Kaminski
Vice President | Public Relations Senior Manager
920-491-7576 | Jennifer.Kaminski@associatedbank.com
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SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomz, recipient of the Supes Choice Award provides powerful and consistent communication through its alerts and announcement system. Bloomz enables teachers and parents to communicate through messaging instantly and privately. It can be used at the classroom level and by administrators at the school level to facilitate communication with teachers, staff, and parents, whether individually, in groups or to the entire school.
As a teacher, being able to reach families is critical. With Bloomz, administrators don't need to worry about messages getting lost in email or not reaching families. It can be frustrating when information is missed and families are left out of important communication from schools. Through the Dashboard Reports & Analytics, administrators at all levels have valuable insights into the who, what, when & how for all aspects of home-school communication. Administrators can quickly and easily identify the unreachable and take action to ensure contactability. Teachers do not need to share personal phone numbers, Bloomz provides everything that is needed all within one streamlined and secure parent teacher communication app.
Rather than rely on multiple tools, everything administrators and teachers need is available right within Bloomz. Some of the key features that make Bloomz stand out above other similar platforms are:
- Auto-notice Notifications (Robocalling) to send automatic voice notifications to the whole parent community.
- Text-to-speech which enhances communication by automatically converting a post text into voice content for auto-voice notifications.
- Language, audio & text customization for accessibility
- Pinned announcements for time-sensitive messages. Announcement will be pinned to the post of parents' feed for a specific period of time.
- Urgent notifications: In the event that urgent information needs to reach everyone in the school community, alerts will override their notification preferences and send them to reach your community in all possible ways. Schools & districts with robocall functionality can send automatic voice notifications to their whole parent community.
Having this system in place, all within one comprehensive platform, makes it easier, more efficient and effective for providing the right support for all students. The social media-like interface of Bloomz makes it easy to share updates to an entire school or district, or to a specific parent. The entire school community benefits by having a program in place that meets the needs and preferences of each of its members.
Bloomz is a unified parent communication app that connects districts, schools, and classrooms with parents and students in a secure, social, and private environment. Parents feel more connected than ever to their children's education by using a comprehensive platform. With Bloomz, administrators and educators can foster a strong home-to-school community that promotes family engagement. Find out more today at Bloomz.com.
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