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VIDEO: Mom with kids attacked while walking into grocery store
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WPLG) - A Florida sheriff’s office released surveillance video after a mother with three children was violently attacked in an apparent robbery as she entered a grocery store.
Jessica Greer was walking with her three small children last Tuesday around 4:15 p.m. when she entered the Broward Meat and Fish Company in North Lauderdale. Authorities say that’s when a man attacked her, as seen in surveillance video.
“It was the worst thing a mother could experience: going to the store to get groceries for your kids and being attacked in broad daylight,” Greer said.
Greer fought back, believing the suspect wanted to take her 3-year-old daughter. The man ripped off the mother’s necklace, a fake gold chain, in the struggle.
“My belief was he wanted to take my daughter. You could have your chain, you can have anything else, but you can’t have my kids,” Greer said.
The video shows Greer’s son appearing to flag down another customer who had just walked into the store, as the robber flees the scene.
“That was my 8-year-old running to get some sort of help because I told him run and get help,” Greer said.
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. According to a spokeswoman with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, he pulled into the parking lot of the shopping plaza in a light-colored Nissan.
He was then seen walking a short distance away from Greer and her children before he followed them into the grocery store and attacked the mother.
“At the end of the day, this man needs to be accountable for what he did to a mother in broad daylight. I would never wish this upon anybody. I’m shaking as I’m standing here,” Greer said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.
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Since moving away from Oahu last month, four-year-old Indy Rose Wyatt has had unexplained seizures every two weeks.
She's also had to take more medicine for her thyroid condition her mother says she never had before drinking the contaminated water.
"One of the scariest things is that so many people are having so many neurological issues and they don't know how to help us," said Indy's mother, Ariana. "It's sad, it's not fair. So I'm hoping the Navy takes accountability."
The young girl is among the dozen people listed in a federal lawsuit detailing health problems -- including seizures, gastrointestinal disorders and neurological issues.
It's the first lawsuit against the U.S. government by four military families claiming they've suffered severe health problems after being poisoned from the Navy's Red Hill water system.
"This completely changed the course of our life, she's four and she started preschool here and it's so hard to like watch the other little kids play and I have to go check her out of school to go get blood draws done," she said.
The attorneys for the families say the government made the suffering worse by first denying -- and then dismissing -- the health concerns.
"It's one thing to cause the contamination that poisoned people, but it's another thing to look at sick families and say, 'you're not sick,'" said Kristina Baehr, attorney for the plaintiffs. "And that is what the Navy continues to do today. They continue to say that there is no long-term health consequences from the exposure. That's not true."
The Navy admits jet fuel leaked from its Red Hill storage facility and pledged to defuel Red Hill by the end of 2024. But Hawaii officials say that's too long because the fuel is putting Oahu's entire water system at risk.
The Navy released a statement saying in part, "Nothing is more important than the health, safety, and well-being of our people, their families and our community neighbors."
But for Wyatt, she worries every day about the consequences of drinking the water as little Indy Rose's health deteriorates.
"It's absolutely...terrifying, it's terrifying," she said.
The military families want compensation for their illnesses and disruption to their lives. Hundreds of additional claims are expected to be added to the lawsuit in the future.
Kristen joined KITV4 in March 2021 after working for the past two decades as a newspaper reporter. Kristen's goal is to produce meaningful journalism that educates, enlightens and inspires to affect positive change in society. | https://www.kitv.com/news/im-hoping-the-navy-takes-accountability-military-families-file-federal-lawsuit-over-navys-handling-of/article_a56b379a-29a5-11ed-8d15-4f0dd39cea47.html | 2022-09-01T06:27:19Z |
HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Once again, the City and County of Honolulu plans to step up efforts to crack down on illegal short term vacation rentals.
For years, city officials have said they were going to enforce laws against illegal short term rentals.
"We're going to be able to address problems that have never been addressed before, allowing legal rentals to operate and helping to crack down on illegal ones," said former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell back in 2020.
But current searches on sites like Airbnb still reveal dozens of illegal listings - located outside of resort zones that don't have one of the nearly 800 island-wide exemptions.
"It is frustrating knowing our office is licensed and insured, and someone else just posts something and collects money," said Terry Gross.
He is a property manager with Novation Realty, that only works with legal short term rental properties.
"We manage about 60 short-term rental properties and a few long term rentals, all in Waikiki, all in zoned buildings," added Gross.
He says illegal short term rentals can hurt legitimate businesses
"Because they are not paying the TAT rate, the owners have the ability to drop the price," stated Gross.
He added that they also hurt the community, which could benefits from the additional taxes.
So why hasn't the city gone after these listings?
"It takes time to go thru each website, find the ads and crosscheck against where it is located: We don't have a dedicated staff to do enforcement," said Dean Uchida, the Director of the Dept. of Planning and Permitting.
Rather than searching out violators, the city instead responds to complaints. But even that comes with additional challenges.
"They get complaints and try to investigate, but because they are located in secure condos, sometimes our people cannot get into the buildings," added Uchida.
Over the past four months, there were 111 short term rental violations issued...but only 5 this month.
Uchida expects that number to go up again in October, when a new law takes effect.
"We're in the process of setting up 5 new positions, they will be dedicated to short term rental enforcement," said Uchida.
Investigators will also be able to more easily spot illegal rental.
"We will use 3rd party software that will sweep websites for us and give us notice of illegal advertisements going on," stated Uchida.
Until then, the city expects to see more illegal short term rentals.
"People are trying to make as much money as they can before the law takes effect. But come October, we will be ready to hit the ground running with more effective enforcement," added Uchida.
Two years ago, the city was supposed to start getting listing data from sites like Expedia and Airbnb, to help them identify illegal rentals...but Uchida tells KITV4, the city is still negotiating with those companies for that information.
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Woman stuck upside down in gym uses smart watch to call 911
BEREA, Ohio (CNN) - An Ohio woman started recording her workout for social media because she was excited about a specific piece of equipment, but then she got hung up on it – literally.
Christine Faulds used an inversion table at the Powerhouse Gym in Berea, Ohio, that is open 24 hours. The piece of workout equipment is designed to stretch your back, but Faulds got more than she bargained for when she got stuck upside down.
“I’m stuck in this reverse, like, back decompression thing,” said Faulds in a TikTok video of the incident. “I think the thing went too far, and I’m just stuck upside down. I cannot get myself right side up.”
The only other person Faulds knew was in the gym with her at 3 a.m. was in another room lifting weights and couldn’t hear her calling him for help.
“It was just so much pressure on my head,” Faulds said.
She kept trying to free herself, but no amount of squirming helped. Finally, after hanging there for about 5 to 6 minutes, Faulds used her smart watch to call 911.
“This is so embarrassing,” she said in the video. “Oh, dear lord, my ankles are burning.”
An officer arrived at the gym only a few minutes later and flipped the inversion table and Faulds right side up.
“Easiest rescue ever,” Faulds joked in the video.
The whole ordeal lasted about 12 minutes. Faulds had a headache afterward and felt a bit fuzzy, but she was able to take the incident in stride, going through with her original plan of posting the video to TikTok.
“People are like, ‘Why would you post that? It’s just so embarrassing.’ But I’m like… ‘Sometimes you just got to laugh at yourself and move on,’” she said.
Faulds says if she uses the inversion table again, she will make sure to have a buddy with her.
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HRMPO hosts open house for public input
Director of Transportation, Ann Cundy, says many people in Harrisonburg want to see improvements to the Mount Clinton Pike and Chicago Avenue corridors.
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Harrisonburg Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization held an open house to gain public input on future transportation projects.
The organization says public involvement is extremely important for planning the projects.
“When we’re talking about transportation projects where there’s a limited amount of funds, we want to make sure that we’re not just funding the projects that have the greatest benefit according to the data but also are the projects that are going to have the greatest benefit on the community,” Director of Transportation Ann Cundy said.
Cundy said many people in Harrisonburg want to see improvements to the Mount Clinton Pike and Chicago Avenue corridors, and to roadways on Dinkle Avenue towards Bridgewater to match the residential growth.
She said all feedback is taken into consideration.
The online survey will remain open until September 16. Then all the collected data will be shared with the organization’s board.
“It will be for them to determine if we change course on that list of projects,” she said. “Not necessarily to add new ones but to possibly remove one or put it on the study list for more evaluation.”
Cundy said the remaining ones will go in priority order based on public feedback, and the local government will move forward with the funding process.
The online survey is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
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Woman stuck upside down in gym uses smart watch to call 911
BEREA, Ohio (CNN) - An Ohio woman started recording her workout for social media because she was excited about a specific piece of equipment, but then she got hung up on it – literally.
Christine Faulds used an inversion table at the Powerhouse Gym in Berea, Ohio, that is open 24 hours. The piece of workout equipment is designed to stretch your back, but Faulds got more than she bargained for when she got stuck upside down.
“I’m stuck in this reverse, like, back decompression thing,” said Faulds in a TikTok video of the incident. “I think the thing went too far, and I’m just stuck upside down. I cannot get myself right side up.”
The only other person Faulds knew was in the gym with her at 3 a.m. was in another room lifting weights and couldn’t hear her calling him for help.
“It was just so much pressure on my head,” Faulds said.
She kept trying to free herself, but no amount of squirming helped. Finally, after hanging there for about 5 to 6 minutes, Faulds used her smart watch to call 911.
“This is so embarrassing,” she said in the video. “Oh, dear lord, my ankles are burning.”
An officer arrived at the gym only a few minutes later and flipped the inversion table and Faulds right side up.
“Easiest rescue ever,” Faulds joked in the video.
The whole ordeal lasted about 12 minutes. Faulds had a headache afterward and felt a bit fuzzy, but she was able to take the incident in stride, going through with her original plan of posting the video to TikTok.
“People are like, ‘Why would you post that? It’s just so embarrassing.’ But I’m like… ‘Sometimes you just got to laugh at yourself and move on,’” she said.
Faulds says if she uses the inversion table again, she will make sure to have a buddy with her.
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‘You are worth it’: Futuro Latino Coalition gathers to stop overdoses
For one activity, participants wrote kind messages on rocks and distributed them around JMU’s Edith J. Carrier Arboreteum.
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - According to the CDC, nearly 92,000 Americans lost their lives to overdose in 2020; 75% of those overdoses were caused by opioids.
The Futuro Latino Coalition in Harrisonburg came together on International Overdose Awareness Day, to remember those who lost their lives to substance abuse, raise awareness in the Latino community and spread positivity to James Madison University.
“It’s important to collaborate with different organizations, families, and students to learn about overdose and what we can do as community members to stop it,” Coalition Coordinator Onesimo Baltazar Corona said.
Community member, Lina Rosales, said it was important to remember that overdose can happen to anyone.
“You can have an overdose without being an addict and you can by just taking medication,” she said. “It’s important to be aware when you’re taking prescription medications.”
She added that the accessibility of drugs makes it more of a threat.
“We don’t know how many students are being opioids on the street and in schools, so it’s important to be educated and informed,” she added.
Corona added that the growing issues with mental health give drug awareness urgency.
“Everyone needs to know why it’s important to have these issues on the table and spread the words so others will know the signs,” he said.
While overdose has become more prevalent in the U.S., Corona noted that getting help can be more difficult for minority groups.
“In Latino communities, because they face these other additional barriers for example the economic barrier, the language barriers-of course- and the access,” he said. “It’s complicated.”
However, he believes everyone can get involved in putting a stop to overdoses.
“We don’t have to have big events or be experts to let people know about resources. If we share the information with 5 persons and they do the same and share with their network, I think that’s enough,” Corona said.
For one activity, participants wrote kind messages on rocks and distributed them around the Edith J. Carrier Arboreteum in hopes that the next person will relay the message to someone else.
Rosales had a special message for the person that saw hers.
“Tu lo vales.. You are worth it,” she said. “You are worth taking care of yourself. They are worth the change they want to do in their lives. Take care of yourself first so that you can take care of others and be happy.”
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First ever drop in mathematics, largest drop in reading in 30 years
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The reading and mathematics scores of 9-year-old students fell between 2020 and 2022, according to results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) long-term trend (LTT) assessment released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
"These are some of the largest declines we have observed in a single assessment cycle in 50 years of the NAEP program," said Acting NCES Associate Commissioner Daniel McGrath. "Students in 2022 are performing at a level last seen two decades ago."
The new results represent the first report with a nationally representative sample of students comparing achievement from before the pandemic to now. NCES conducted a special data collection of the long-term trend assessments in early 2022 to measure changes in 9-year-olds' achievement over the first two years of the disruptions to learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The prior LTT reading and mathematics assessments were administered in 2020, shortly before the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. NCES is releasing these data on an accelerated schedule, just months after the data collection concluded.
Overall, the average mathematics score declined seven points since 2020. The mathematics scores for lower-performing 9-year-old students (students at the 10th and 25th percentiles) declined 12 points and 11 points, respectively, over that period. Mathematics scores also declined for students at the 50th (eight points), 75th (five points), and 90th (three points) percentiles.
The average reading score for 9-year-olds declined five points between 2020 and 2022. The reading scores for lower-performing 9-year-old students (students at the 10th and 25th percentiles) declined 10 points and 8 points, respectively, over that period. Reading scores also declined for students at the 50th (four points), 75th (three points), and 90th (two points) percentiles.
"During the pandemic, NCES continued and enhanced other data collections on education challenges, and they paint a sobering picture," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr. "School shootings, violence, and classroom disruptions are up, as are teacher and staff vacancies, absenteeism, cyberbullying, and students' use of mental health services. This information provides some important context for the results we're seeing from the long-term trend assessment."
The 2022 LTT results for 9-year-olds are the only nationally representative data available to measure student achievement pre-pandemic to early 2022, when students returned to in-person learning on a more consistent basis. There will be a deeper and more comprehensive look at student achievement with the release of main NAEP results later this year. Then, NCES will report on mathematics and reading student achievement at grades 4 and 8 for the nation, states, and for 26 urban school districts.
Student group performance and score gap changes since 2020
Scores declined for White, Black, and Hispanic 9-year-olds in both mathematics and reading between 2020 and 2022.
Mathematics scores declined five points for White students, 13 points for Black students, and eight points for Hispanic students. The larger decline for Black students compared to White students increased the score gap by eight points. White, Black, and Hispanic students also showed declines in the 10th, 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles. Black students also showed declines at the 90th percentile in mathematics while Asian students showed a decline at the 10th percentile.
Reading scores declined six points for White, Black, and Hispanic students. In reading, both Black and White lower-performing students declined, while higher-performing students across all racial and ethnic groups showed no change in scores.
The changes in mathematics and reading scores for Asian/Pacific Islander students, American Indian/Alaska Native students, or students who were two or more races were not statistically significant, compared to 2020.
Geographically, mathematics scores declined for students in every region of the country, compared to 2020. Scores fell eight points in the Northeast, nine points in the Midwest, seven points in the South, and five points in the West. Mathematics scores declined nine points for schools located in suburbs, seven points for schools located in towns and cities, and five points for rural schools.
In reading, scores fell seven points in the Northeast, seven points in the Midwest, and six points in the South; the average score was not measurably different in the West when compared to 2020. Reading scores declined eight points for schools located in suburbs and nine points for schools located in towns; scores were not measurably different for city and rural schools. During this time, the score gap between city and suburban schools grew smaller by eight points.
Learning Opportunities During the Pandemic
As part of the special data collection, NCES collected information on how the pandemic affected student learning experiences and opportunities.
- Seventy percent of students recalled learning remotely at some point during the 2020-2021 school year.
- Eighty-two percent of Asian students recalled learning remotely at some point during the 2020-2021 school year. This was higher than the percentage of Black students (72 percent), Hispanic students (67 percent), White students (69 percent), and the percentage of students who are two or more races (72 percent).
- Of those learning remotely:
Results by Subject
Reading
- The average reading score (215) for 9-year-old students was five points lower in 2022 than in 2020, but seven points higher than the average score in 1971.
- Reading scores declined for students at all five selected performance percentiles, compared to 2020.
- Reading scores also declined for several student reporting groups broken down by race/ethnicity compared to 2020:
- Both male and female 9-year-old students scored lower in reading compared to 2020, but scored higher compared to 1971. Reading scores declined by five points for both males and females since 2020.
- Reading scores fell five points for students attending public schools compared to 2020.
- Reading scores fell seven points in the Northeast, seven points in the Midwest, and six points in the South since 2020; scores were not measurably different in the West.
- Reading scores declined eight points for schools located in suburbs and nine points for schools located in towns; scores were not measurably different for city and rural schools.
- Reading scores for all major student groups with reportable results have improved since 1971.
Mathematics
- The average mathematics score (234) for 9-year-old students was seven points lower in 2022 than in 2020, but 15 points higher than the average score in 1978.
- Mathematics scores declined for students at all five selected performance percentiles, compared to 2020.
- Mathematics scores also declined for several student reporting groups broken down by race/ethnicity compared to 2020:
- Both male and female 9-year-old students scored lower in mathematics compared to 2020 but scored higher compared to 1978. Mathematics scores declined eight points for females and seven points for males since 2020.
- Mathematics scores declined eight points for students attending public schools compared to 2020.
- Mathematics scores declined for students in every region of the country. Scores fell eight points in the Northeast, nine points in the Midwest, seven points in the South, and five points in the West since 2020.
- Mathematics scores declined nine points for schools located in suburbs, seven points for schools located in towns and cities, and five points for rural schools.
- Mathematics scores for all major student groups with reportable results have improved since 1978.
How Results Are Reported
Student performance on the LTT assessments is reported in several ways: scale scores, percentile scores, performance levels, student group scores, and score gaps.
Scale scores represent the average performance of students on a scale of 0 to 500. Scores are reported at the national level and for groups of students based on race/ethnicity, gender, and other demographic characteristics.
Performance levels provide another perspective for interpreting LTT results. Changes in the percentages at or above each performance level reflect changes in the proportion of students who demonstrated the knowledge and skills associated with that level in responding to assessment questions. The performance-level descriptions used on the NAEP LTT assessment are different from the achievement-level descriptions in the main NAEP reports.
About the Assessment
Since the 1970s, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has monitored student performance in reading and mathematics through the long-term trend (LTT) assessments. These assessments measure students' educational progress over long time periods to look for and monitor trends in performance. The LTT assessment is age-based, rather than grade-based, and assesses 9-year-old, 13-year-old, and 17-year-old students.
The LTT measures basic reading and mathematics skills to gauge how the performance of U.S. students has changed over time. At age 9, reading was first assessed in 1971 and mathematics in 1973. The LTT reading assessment asks students to read short texts and answer mostly multiple-choice questions, though there are a few questions requiring short or extended answers. For mathematics, students are given three 15-minute sections of mostly multiple-choice questions related to basic math facts, computations, formulas, and real-life applications.
The 2022 long-term trend assessments were administered between January and March of 2022. The National Assessment Governing Board amended the long-term trend assessment schedule so NCES could collect, analyze and report on 9-year-old students during the 2021-22 school year, in a special data collection, to begin assessing student achievement since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Visit https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ to view the report.
The National Center for Education Statistics, a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, is the statistical center of the U.S. Department of Education and the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES fulfills a congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a congressionally authorized project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The National Center for Education Statistics, within the Institute of Education Sciences, administers NAEP. The commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics is responsible by law for carrying out the NAEP project. Policy for the NAEP program is set by the National Assessment Governing Board, an independent, bipartisan board whose members include governors, state legislators, local and state school officials, educators, business representatives and members of the general public.
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Combined company will accelerate Alphawave's leadership, product offerings and customer base while driving greater scale and revenue growth from an expanded total addressable market
LONDON and TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alphawave IP Group plc ("Alphawave" or "Company") (LN:AWE), a global leader in high-speed connectivity for the world's technology infrastructure is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of OpenFive.
Tony Pialis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alphawave said: "Today represents an important milestone for Alphawave. This acquisition accelerates our ambition to become a leading pure-play provider of connectivity technology, covering silicon IP and custom silicon solutions like chiplets. We are delighted to welcome the talented team from OpenFive, as well as their customers and partners. The combination adds scale and expands our expertise into custom silicon. The combined company is well positioned to capitalise on the growth opportunities we see in the digital infrastructure markets, and we are really excited about the long term prospects for growth."
John Lofton Holt, Executive Chairman of Alphawave said: "We are delighted to welcome the OpenFive team to Alphawave and I would like to thank both teams for their efforts in getting us to the successful completion of the transaction having now received all regulatory approvals, including CIFIUS. We are looking forward to working together to capitalise on the significant growth opportunities ahead."
Key highlights
Alphawave has completed the acquisition of OpenFive bringing OpenFive's high-speed connectivity system-on-chip (SoC) IP portfolio and a proven team based in India and Silicon Valley, and other global locations, that has been delivering custom silicon solutions for over 15 years. The acquisition significantly increases Alphawave's customer base globally from 281 currently to over 80, especially in North America, including a top two semiconductor memory supplier, a top three high performance computing (HPC) server manufacturer, a leading automated tester equipment manufacturer, and mission critical high-speed communications and industrial equipment manufacturers.
- This acquisition nearly doubles the number of connectivity-focused IPs available to Alphawave customers from 80 to over 155 and will provide customers with a one-stop-shop for their bundled connectivity needs in the most advanced technologies at 5nm, 4nm, 3nm and beyond. This will include an expanded die-to-die connectivity portfolio that will accelerate chiplet delivery capabilities to existing and new customers.
- OpenFive's proven silicon development team enables Alphawave to offer leading edge data centre and networking custom silicon solutions as well as enhancing its chiplet design capabilities. This accelerates Alphawave's strategic goal to scale revenues by monetising its leading connectivity IP not only through IP licensing but advanced custom silicon design and delivery.
- The combination of Alphawave's leading high-speed connectivity with OpenFive's IP portfolio is expected to generate material revenue synergies through bundling of IP and integrated IP sub-systems as well as leveraging the two companies' respective strengths to win complex custom silicon design wins at leading edge process nodes.
- As previously communicated, the transaction will be immediately EPS accretive to Alphawave. Forecast FY 2023 revenue for the combined group is anticipated to reach between US$325m to US$360m with a path to a yearly revenue run rate of over US$500m in 2024. 2023 adjusted EBITDA margins for the group are expected to be between 32-36% with 2025 adjusted EBITDA margins between 40-45% as revenues exceed US$500m.
Closing Details – Cash Consideration Only with a Strong Balance Sheet Post-Closing
The total consideration paid by Alphawave for completion was US$210m in cash plus customary working capital adjustments. As was previously reported, no debt was raised to finance the transaction.
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Faced with the exponential growth of data, Alphawave IP's technology services a critical need: enabling data to travel faster, more reliably and with higher performance at lower power. Alphawave IP is a global leader in high-speed connectivity for the world's technology infrastructure. Our IP solutions therefore meet the needs of global tier-one customers in data centers, compute, networking, AI, 5G, autonomous vehicles, and storage. Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2017, by an expert technical team with a proven track record in licensing semiconductor IP, our mission is to focus on the hardest-to-solve connectivity challenges. To find out more about Alphawave IP, visit: awaveip.com
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ZHUHAI, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 1, 2022 community-driven technology brand Angry Miao is ready to shake up the audio industry with the release of their highly anticipated wireless CYBERBLADE earbuds on Kickstarter.
CYBERBLADE earbuds deliver 36ms ultra-low latency audio while ensuring a high-quality sound quality experience thanks to Angry Miao's revolutionary three-chip design.
These high-tech wireless earbuds retail for US$328, but Kickstarter customers can snag them for US$279 during the first 24 hours after launch and then for US$299 for the remainder of Angry Miao's Kickstarter campaign.
"Angry Miao CYBERBLADE is a radical product in a market otherwise plagued by uninteresting designs and lack of innovation, setting the tone for what role true wireless earbuds will play in the future." said Li Nan, CEO and founder of Angry Miao. "The Sci-Fi inspired design not only makes it stand out from the crowd, but it also embodies the advanced, tech-forward technology found inside. With the device's third chip located in its charging case, high-quality sound at low latency is no longer just a dream."
Sci-Fi Inspired Design
CYBERBLADE takes their inspiration from next-generation console Sci-Fi games and includes a distinct triangular design unique to Angry Miao.
The full CYBERBLADE experience also comes with customizable RGB lighting strips on the earbuds, charging case, and dock as an added design perk to suit the distinct tastes of each user.
Through the dedicated Angry Miao app, users can create their own personalized RGB lighting presets, as well as manage other functionality.
With all these unique design features, CYBERBLADE truly stands out from traditional earbuds on the market that offer little in the way of design to distinguish them from each other. It proves that earbuds don't need to be in the usual white color or have the usual boring shape.
CYBERBLADE customers can choose between three colors. The Shell Black earbuds feature an anodized aluminum alloy charging case that is accented through a specialized knurling process, improving its look and feel.
The Ghost White CYBERBLADE charging case is more gentle to the touch, in line with its lighter color scheme.
With its custom red lighting that flickers in the dark, The Dark Side is ready to wake the darkest in yours.
Revolutionary Triple-SoC
CYBERBLADE's distinct "third chip" solution brings the power of the audio industry's most advanced algorithms to wireless earbuds. Incorporated into the charging case, this third chip tackles one of the largest challenges currently found in true wireless earbuds: the balance between computing power and battery consumption.
CYBERBLADE provides an innovative solution by including an additional computational audio chip in the charging case, which fully liberates computational power from the constraints set by the limited battery power of wireless earbuds.
This added technology means CYBERBLADE wireless earbuds can offer Angry Miao Advanced Sound Enhancement (ASE) suite effects such as HRTF virtual 7.1, studio-level EQ and AGC, Hybrid ANC, Dual-Mic AI ENC, and transparency mode. Combined, they create CYBERBLADE's key feature – low latency – without sacrificing sound quality.
36ms Ultra Low Latency with Refined Sound
As expected from wireless earbuds, CYBERBLADE earbuds support the Bluetooth 5.2 protocol. When the charging case or dock is connected via USB to a digital audio output device such as PS4, PS5, PC, Mac, Switch or iPad, audio transmission will be performed through an efficient proprietary transmission protocol optimized by Angry Miao. Through this protocol, users can take advantage of low latency without experiencing a sacrifice in sound quality.
In other words, CYBERBLADE can be regarded as the TWS version of over-ear headsets with independent DSP and 2.4G transmission protocol, but the advantages of CYBERBLADE do not stop there.
Audio Boosters
CYBERBLADE earbuds are fully compatible with user needs in every audio scenario. With the third chip in the charging case and the powerful HRTF spatial audio algorithm, CYBERBLADE brings three audio enhancing modes in the form of Boosters, namely Gaming, Movie and Music. All that is needed to take advantage of these Boosters is a wired connection between the charging case or dock and an audio output device.
Turn on the Gaming Booster option to enhance your spatial awareness of footsteps and gunshots at 36ms ultra-low latency.
Switch to Movie Booster for Virtual 7.1 sound with improved spatial layering to enjoy a more immersive experience while watching movies or playing AAA games with iconic sound effects.
Music Booster brings studio-level EQ, DRC and AGC algorithms for an outstanding listening experience fine-tuned by industry experts.
In addition to the currently available Boosters Angry Miao is working together with Hip-Hop artist Rich Brian to create a specialized Hip-Hop Booster – opening the doors for more musicians and engineers to join Angry Miao in developing more enhanced algorithms.
With CYBERBLADE's strong computational power, these wireless earbuds are able to meet the personalized needs of each and every Angry Miao customer.
TWS Fundamentals As You Expect It
With all the attention paid to their futuristic design, don't worry – Angry Miao didn't forget about the basics like comfort, noise cancellation, and battery life.
One CYBERBLADE earbud weighs just 6.5g, and IPX4 water resistance is there for when you need it, which makes them light, convenient, and durable.
The earbuds' liquid silicone and Rohacell driver diaphragm vastly improve their vibration properties while also allowing for a strong bass, stable mids and ultra-transparent highs thanks to their light and rigid structure.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is supported by CYBERBLADE, with six microphones with a high signal-to-noise ratio that is built-in and ready to filter out over 35dB of noise. Advanced algorithms allow for more applicable scenarios, and in-call noise-canceling is also supported by Dual-Mic AI ENC technology. Transparency Mode is available for when you need to hear what's happening around you.
CYBERBLADE also offers a unique external knob that can be used to easily adjust the volume or switch the microphone on/off with a single click. Picking up calls while gaming is a breeze with CYBERBLADE – just switch to Bluetooth and start a voice call on your phone with a quick double click.
CYBERBLADE wireless earbuds go on sale September 1st, 2022, at 8am PDT via Kickstarter. Angry Miao believes CYBERBLADE is ready to shake up the true wireless stereo market, and redefine how wireless earbuds are used while listening to music, watching movies or gaming.
About Angry Miao
Established in 2019, Angry Miao is committed to bringing future technology to consumers through close community interaction, while at the same time providing advanced futuristic product designs. This, towards building the so-called: Future Art Community.
Products include TWS and revolutionary wireless desktop products, as well as IP-centric products, in order to enhance the emotional brand connection.
Through Community Driven and the D2C sales model, while combining the latest tech with subcultural trends, Angry Miao is devoted to creating a high-end and trendy technology brand widely recognized by global consumers.
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LONDON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquadrill LLC ("Aquadrill" or the "Company") has extended a charter hire agreement with a subsidiary of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (the "Manager") to provide the Company's Vela rig, an MPD outfitted 7th generation drillship, for operations in the US Gulf of Mexico for a drilling contract with a minimum duration of 225 days, plus three market based options for an additional five to seven wells. The charter hire agreement will be extended if the optional term is exercised.
The terms of the charter hire agreement are consistent with the current management services agreements in place between the Company and the Manager. Further, the resulting financial benefits for the Company are as if the Company had entered into the drilling contract directly.
The total contract value for the firm 225 day minimum term of the drilling contract is expected to be $88 million with commencement expected in mid-January 2023.
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire VHS Plastik Metal ("VHS"), a leading manufacturer of hardware systems for windows and doors based in Turkey.
"I am very pleased to welcome VHS into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This constitutes an important next step in our strategy to grow market leadership in emerging markets," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
"We are very excited about the acquisition of VHS. This transaction is a step change to our existing trading business in Turkey and reinforces our long-term commitment to the local market. VHS offers a strong range of window and door hardware products that will complement our offer in Turkey. VHS has a great team of people that I welcome to the ASSA ABLOY family and it gives us a local manufacturing footprint that offers great opportunities," says Neil Vann, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of EMEIA Division.
VHS was established in 1997 and has some 440 employees. The main office and factory is located in Silivri, close to Istanbul.
Sales for 2021 amounted to about MTRY 150 (approx. MSEK 150) with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
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Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68
About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 51,000 employees and sales of SEK 95 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, has completed its purchase of the protective materials business of DSM (including the Dyneema® brand), which will now be called Avient Protective Materials and reported within the company's Specialty Engineered Materials segment.
"We proudly welcome our newest associates and valued customers joining us today," said Robert M. Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Avient Corporation. "This next step in our specialty transformation expands our material offerings to provide solutions that require the highest level of performance in applications where failure is not an option."
The foundation of Avient Protective Materials is the renowned technology and globally admired brand of Dyneema®, the World's Strongest Fiber™. The ultra-lightweight specialty fiber is 15 times stronger than steel and is used in demanding applications, such as ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial protection and outdoor sports. The business includes six production facilities, four R&D centers and approximately 1,000 employees located around the world.
"With the addition of the Protective Materials business, we have significantly increased the size of our fastest growing platform and firmly established Avient as a leader in the advanced composites space," said Chris Pederson, President, Specialty Engineered Materials, Avient Corporation. "We look forward to collaborating with our customers to deliver on the ever-increasing requirements of product performance, achievable through innovation and material science."
About Avient
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
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- Finishing touches to Battersea Power Station's iconic chimneys were made today in preparation for the public opening on Friday 14th October
- Battersea Power Station is set to become London's most exciting retail and leisure destination with the first of over 100 shops, bars, restaurants, office space and leisure venues opening
LONDON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Battersea Power Station announces today that it will open its doors to the public for the first time in history from Friday 14th October 2022. Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street, which runs from the south of the Power Station, between Frank Gehry's Prospect Place and Foster + Partners' Battersea Roof Gardens to the new Battersea Power Station Zone 1 Underground station, will also open on the same day.
Simon Murphy, CEO at Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), said: "It has taken a lot of hard work, determination, and the continued commitment of the Malaysian Shareholders over the past ten years to bring Battersea Power Station back to its former glory. Announcing that we will be opening the building to the public for the first time in history in just over a month's time is a monumental moment for the project. We can't wait to welcome the first visitors, and show the local community, Londoners, and the rest of the world, the historic beauty of the Grade II* listed building, which has been transformed into London's most unique destination for all to enjoy."
The Power Station has been under the custodianship of the current shareholders, Sime Darby Property, S P Setia and the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) since 2012, and during this time, the Grade II* listed building has been painstakingly restored to its former glory. In 2019, PNB and EPF became the long-term commercial asset holders securing the future of the landmark for many generations.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (IDX: BBRI) is implementing a buyback of its shares to a maximum total value of IDR 3 trillion from 1 March 2022 until 31 August 2023. BRI obtained the approval from its shareholders to carry out the buyback through the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on 1 March 2022, in accordance with the Disclosure of Information, where the shares will be used for the BRI employees.
BRI President Director Sunarso said that the company already considered the liquidity condition so as not to disrupt the company's finances. "The buyback of BRI shares is projected to increase the motivation of BRI's employees to be more optimal in achieving targets, thus increasing the company's performance."
"In addition, the buyback will be used for the need of treasury stock, which will ultimately be used as long-term performance incentives for high-performing employees. We see that BRI's share price is still undervalued, especially compared to the company's performance achievements. This affirms us to continue to do the buyback," added BRI Finance Director Viviana Dyah Ayu.
CSA Research Institute Senior Analyst, also the Secretary General of the Indonesian Securities Analysts Association (AAEI) Reza Priyambada is optimistic about the corporate action that illustrates BRI's management strategy for economic recovery and projected future performance in Indonesia. The buyback will support the company's growth as employees will be more motivated if they own shares of the company. "This will further support BRI's growth if we believe this economic recovery will continue, and the Indonesians are persistent with their work."
BRI's positive performance was reflected in a recorded net profit of IDR 24.88 trillion or grew 98.38% year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2022. Meanwhile, total assets increased 6.37% YoY to IDR1,652.84 trillion. On a consolidated basis, lending reached IDR1,104.79 trillion or grew 8.75% YoY.
BRI's MSME loan portfolio grew 9.81% from IDR 837.82 trillion in June 2021 to IDR 920 trillion in June 2022, which increased the proportion of MSME loans to 83.27% of the total financing portfolio.
This achievement was accompanied by sound risk management, with a consolidated non-performing loan (NPL) ratio maintained at 3.26%. BRI's management also has prepared anticipatory measures for potential loan quality deterioration, with an NPL coverage of 266.26%.
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Donations during month-long campaign directly support the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the region
MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Children's Minnesota invites the community to help children fighting cancer and blood disorders by donating to the Shine Bright for Kids fundraising campaign. Children's Minnesota is home to the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest – caring for more than 3,500 children and teens every year. Donations of any size help support life-saving research, as well as services that ease the care journey for kids and their families, including music therapy and financial assistance.
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"When you donate to Shine Bright for Kids this September, you help make the difference for thousands of kids and families living with a challenging diagnosis," said Jennifer Soderholm, senior vice president, chief development officer and president of the Children's Minnesota Foundation. "As a nonprofit health system, we rely on the support and generosity of the community to deliver the highly-specialized and compassionate care children fighting cancer and blood disorders deserve."
The community can support Shine Bright for Kids by donating directly to Children's Minnesota or shopping at one of more than 20 participating businesses. Donations fund everything from the latest treatments and research to activities that allow kids to be kids, such as music therapy and Star Studio, the in-house TV channel. Donations also help alleviate some of the financial burden for families by covering expenses like meals and parking as well as providing overnight accommodations for those traveling from out of town.
The Shine Bright for Kids campaign includes generous contributions from Prime Therapeutics, Pediatric Surgical Associates, OneLessWire, the Weed family, Rahr Corporation, Heroes for Hope and many more partners.
For more information about the campaign, to make an online donation or to join as a partnering business, visit: childrensmn.org/shinebrightforkids.
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids ExpertsTM in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital.
Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
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HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883, SSE: 600938) announced today that Dongfang 1-1 Gas Field Southeast Zone and Ledong 22-1 Gas Field South Block Development Project commenced production ahead of schedule.
The development projects locate in Yinggehai, Western South China Sea, with an average water depth of 90 meters. Utilizing the existing processing facilities of Dongfang 1-1 platform and Ledong 22-1 platform, the projects plan to commission 4 development wells and to produce through 2 subsea production systems, 2 mixed transportation pipelines of oil and gas and 2 umbilicals. The projects are expected to reach their peak production of approximately 44 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
CNOOC Limited holds 100% interest in Dongfang 1-1 Gas Field Southeast Zone and Ledong 22-1 Gas Field South Block Development Project.
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Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. (the "Company" or "Decibel") (TSXV: DB) (OTCQB: DBCCF), announces that the Company has determined to postpone its annual general meeting (the "Meeting") of holders of common shares (the "Shareholders") of the Company that was scheduled to be held at 2:00 p.m. (Calgary time) on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
The Company is postponing the Meeting in an effort to encourage greater Shareholder participation at the Meeting. To date, the Company has received proxies from just under one-third of the Shareholders with an unusual number of withheld votes compared to prior annual general meetings of the Company. The board of directors of the Company (the "Board") has decided that it is in the best interest of the Company and its Shareholders to postpone the Meeting to allow for a broader level of participation by Shareholders to ensure good corporate governance and to give the Board time to hear any concerns that any Shareholder may have. The new Meeting date will be announced at a later date.
About Decibel
Decibel is uncompromising in the process and craftsmanship needed to deliver the highest quality cannabis products and retail experiences. Decibel has three operating production houses along with its wholly owned retail business, Prairie Records. The Qwest Estate in Creston, BC is a licensed and operating 26,000 square foot cultivation space which produces the widely championed, rare cultivar-focused brands Qwest and Qwest Reserve, which are sold in six provinces across Canada. Thunderchild Cultivation, is a licensed and operating 80,000 square foot indoor cultivation facility in Battleford, SK. The Plant, Decibel's extraction facility, in Calgary, AB has 15,000 square feet of Health Canada licensed extraction and product development space. This production house will fuel the growth of our brands Qwest, Qwest Reserve, Blendcraft, and General Admission, into new and innovative product formats like concentrates, vapes, edibles and beyond.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Epson's Mike Pruitt to Present During Label Academy Master Class: Digital Embellishment
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced it will be exhibiting at Labelexpo Americas, North America's largest event for the label, product demonstration, web printing, and converting industries. Epson will be showcasing its labeling solutions – including the new SurePress® digital label presses and ColorWorks® on-demand label printers – as well as SureColor® wide-format printers. Epson's solutions and demonstrations will be on display from Sept. 13-15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. in booth #5821.
During the show, Epson's Mike Pruitt, senior product manager, Industrial Labels, will participate in the Label Academy Master Class on Digital Embellishment on Wed., Sept. 14. Organized by the Label Academy, this five-hour master class offers the necessary technical knowledge and expert guidance that label converters are likely to require when considering a move into the fast-growing field of digital embellishment. Epson's booth is part of the Digital Embellishment Trail, which showcases the latest developments in digital decoration technology.
"Businesses are looking to optimize materials and human resources, making this an ideal time to look at solutions like the SurePress that delivers value with automation by saving substrates and reducing operator press input," said Pruitt. "Labelexpo provides a great opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of Epson's solutions and allow visitors to view in-person demos, see the output quality in person, and talk with product experts."
Epson invites Labelexpo attendees to experience the following innovative solutions at its booth:
- SurePress Prime Label Digital Presses: Epson will be debuting the new UV inkjet digital label press, the SurePress L-6534VW with Orange Ink, and the new L-4733AW water-based resin ink digital label press. The highly automated SurePress L-6534VW, available with Orange Ink or Digital Varnish, enables reliable and repeatable high-speed printing of up to 2 million square feet per month. The SurePress L-4733AW water-based resin ink digital label press is primed for unattended printing and delivers accurate spot colors and gradients required for brand-quality color prime labels and packaging. The new SurePress line offers high levels of print quality, expanded color gamut, consistency, flexibility, and value for label converters, specialty printers and vertical manufacturers. All SurePress models are PANTONE® certified.
- ColorWorks On-Demand Color Label Printers: Designed to give flexibility of printing one or thousands of labels at a time, Epson's ColorWorks portfolio of on-demand, high-quality color label solutions help maximize efficiency and reduce obsolete inventory costs. Epson's newest ColorWorks C4000 compact printer, the eight-inch CW-C6500A and the C7500 for high-speed production environments will be on display in the booth.
- SureColor Resin Printer: The 64-inch SureColor R5070 roll-to-roll printer with water-based resin inks consistently provide professional-quality, short-run labels, decals and traditional signage at remarkable speeds.
- SureColor Solvent Printer: The 10-color 64-inch SureColor S80600 with White and Metallic Silver inks combines with GMG ColorProof and GMG OpenColor software to deliver precise, repeatable color, up to 98.2% PANTONE coverage, and exceptional productivity to the package proofing market.
- SureColor Proofing Printer: The 17-inch SureColor P5000 Commercial Edition includes a Violet ink to deliver an industry-best 99% PANTONE PLUS FORMULA GUIDE solid-coated color matching,1 ideal for commercial and flexographic proofing applications.
For additional information about Epson's professional printing solutions, visit www.epson.com/label-printers or www.epson.com/proimaging.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 99% coverage of PANTONE PLUS FORMULA GUIDE solid-coated palette based on Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte printed with the Epson Driver at 2880 x 1440 dpi. PANTONE coverage may vary when printed under other conditions.
EPSON, ColorWorks, SureColor, and SurePress are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Epson America, Inc.
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity has finalized the acquisitions of the Canadian company Knix Wear Inc. ("Knix") and the Australian company Modibodi, both leading providers of leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence. With these acquisitions, Essity will become the global market leader within leakproof apparel*, the fastest growing product segment in Intimate Hygiene which includes Feminine Care and Incontinence Products.
Knix offers a broad assortment of intimate apparel with leading positions in the growing leakproof apparel category. The company has a strong presence in the US and Canada and sells mainly direct-to-consumer through online channels. Essity has acquired 80% of the shares in Knix. Founder and CEO, Joanna Griffiths, holds the remaining 20% share and stays on as President of Knix. Read the announcement of the acquisition of Knix.
Modibodi provides leakproof apparel for periods and incontinence. The company has a strong presence in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and operates an online, direct-to-consumer business model, with growing sales in retail and through e-tailers. Read the announcement of the acquisition of Modibodi.
Knix will be consolidated into Essity's accounts as of September 1, 2022, and Modibodi as of August 1, 2022.
*Estimate based on market data compiled by Essity.
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UPPSALA, Sweden, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orexo AB (publ.), (STO: ORX) (OTCQX: ORXOY) today announces that the European Patent Office (EPO) has granted the first European patent specifically relating to OX640, Orexo's nasal adrenaline rescue medication based on the amorphOX® drug delivery platform.
The new patent, EP 3 962 455 B1, provides protection for the OX640 product in Europe until May 2041. Orexo has multiple patent applications filed in other territories and expect to continuously strengthen the patent portfolio for OX640.
Nikolaj Sørensen, President and CEO, said: "OX640 is a unique and innovative new product to be used for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions. I am pleased that the innovation has been recognized by the EPO, an important step towards making this life-saving medication available for patients in Europe. In addition to its excellent chemical stability, the clinical data that are anticipated later this year, and its significant market potential, securing strong patent protection for OX640 is clearly important for our discussions with potential partners."
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Orexo AB (publ.)
About Orexo
Orexo develops improved pharmaceuticals and digital therapies addressing unmet needs within the growing space of substance use disorders and mental health. The products are commercialized by Orexo in the US or via partners worldwide. The main market today is the American market for buprenorphine/naloxone products, where Orexo commercializes its lead product ZUBSOLV® for treatment of opioid use disorder. Total net sales for 2021 amounted to SEK 565 million and the number of employees was 121. Orexo is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ORX) and is available as ADRs on OTCQX (ORXOY) in the US. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, where research and development activities are performed.
For more information about Orexo please visit www.orexo.com. You can also follow Orexo on Twitter, @orexoabpubl, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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- Joining Popular Sports Titles ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Backyard Favorite Comes to the Metaverse as Family 'Happy Hour' Gets its Game On
- Now available on Oculus Quest 2, ForeVR Cornhole is available as a one-time purchase of $14.99 USD
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeVR Games, the leader in casual virtual reality (VR) gaming founded by Zynga, EA, and Glu veterans, today announced the launch of its third title, ForeVR Cornhole, which brings a new level of creative expression and an immersive VR experience to everybody's favorite backyard game. Joining other family friendly titles, ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Cornhole is now available on Oculus Quest 2 for $14.99, complementing the company's growing library of interconnected IRL sports games.
"As we bring the best of casual gaming to VR, we knew we had to incorporate cornhole – the world's greatest backyard game," said Marcus Segal, Co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games. "Even when you're playing in one of our out-of-this-world environments – say, on the moon – our custom physics make the game feel hyper-realistic. It'll bring out the same friendly competition you'll find at a backyard BBQ or tailgate, and everyone – whether that's your grandma or your old college buddy – will find themselves immersed in a world of fun."
ForeVR games offer immersive experiences mixed with AAA quality that bring the best of IRL games to VR. As with ForeVR's other hit games, Cornhole lets you celebrate wins with high fives and fist bumps and rock out to your favorite jukebox hits, just like you would in the real world.
Features of Cornhole include:
- Highly Customizable
- Better than IRL Immersive Environments
- Tailored Gameplay
ForeVR Cornhole is available in 22 languages, and players of all ages and abilities can participate since the game can be played seated or standing supporting single controller play.
To learn more about ForeVR Games and stay up-to-date on their latest releases, visit: ForeVRGames.com.
Founded by CEO Marcus Segal and CCO Mike Doom in July 2020, ForeVR Games is a global gaming company dedicated to making immersive games and experiences playable by people of all ages and abilities. The 44-strong team at ForeVR is creating category-leading games that bring VR to the masses with next-level social play, offering entertainment for everyone. ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences categories.
Contact:
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ForeVR@vsc.co
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- Brian Lee, Managing Director of Geek+'s UK division, takes over as head of European business
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geekplus, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots, has a new executive at the helm of its European operations. Brian Lee, who joined the company in 2018 and previously headed Geekplus's operations in the UK and Ireland, will now oversee the company's business across the European continent.
Brian Lee has held key leadership roles at Geekplus. In 2018, he joined the Hong Kong office as international sales director responsible for the company's commercial growth across international markets. He successfully established Geekplus projects in over 10 countries including landmark projects that marked the company as the AMR leader in the Asia Pacific region. In 2021, he became head of the UK and Ireland, setting up the company's first office there. Prior to joining Geekplus, Brian Lee spent 10 years in operations and business sector management at DHL Supply Chain. He has over 20 years' experience in logistics, extensive experience in vertical business development and operations management, and is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
Geekplus Founder and CEO Yong Zheng commented: "Brian is a true asset. Over the past four years, we have seen how his expertise has helped our company grow and become a leader in several countries around the world. With him leading it, the Europe division will extend our advantage in the smart logistics sector and further our mission of moving Europe intelligently."
Speaking about his new appointment, Lee said: "I'm very happy to take up this new role as head of Europe UK at Geekplus. I've greatly enjoyed my journey with the company in Asia and in the UK, and this new European challenge is very exciting. I aim to help Geekplus better serve our customers through even better project delivery and after-sales service and expand our network of partners to make our technology available to even more European businesses."
Europe is a key market with vast possibilities for growth and expansion in smart logistics. Geekplus opened its European division, with its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 2019. That office is now home base for over 100 employees. Earlier this year, this division celebrated its sixteenth country with successfully deployed Geekplus technology.
With European business expanding quickly, the priorities for the next phase of development will be to enhance customer satisfaction and user experience; support customers in accelerating their automation and digitalization with more standardized AMR applications; and add to the already impressive European network of partners, distributors, and integrators that help provide access to Geekplus's solutions.
About Geek+
Geek+ is a global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ is trusted by over 500 global industry leaders and has been recognized as the world leader in autonomous mobile robots. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 1500 employees, with offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit: https://www.geekplus.com/
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Santiago, Chile will host the first esports championships in the Americas alongside the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games
SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Esports Federation and Panam Sports confirm the staging of the first Pan American Esports Championships in Santiago, Chile, in October 2023. The marquee event will feature globally renowned multi-genre titles and will be staged in parallel with the 19th edition of the Pan American Games.
"We are proud to partner with the visionary leadership at Panam Sports to bring our marquee event to the Americas. Our #worldconnected community is even brighter today with the news that esports athletes from the 41 delegations across the Americas will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents alongside the continent's greatest competitors as they represent their countries at the region's most important multisport event," expressed Chris Chan, President of the GEF.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Global Esports Federation to bring the reach, power, and energy of esports to the home of next year's Pan Am Games. After more than a year of discussions, we are ready to confirm this innovative addition to the Panam Sports family. Guided and aligned with the developments outlined by the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 roadmap, we are excited to see esports and our diverse multisport program converge in Santiago in October 2023," stated Neven Ilic, President of Panam Sports.
The Pan American Esports Championships will feature athletes competing from 41 nations across the Americas. Both the Championships and the Pan American Games will be enhanced by the GEFestival – a celebratory showcase of the diverse esports culture - and the flagship GEFcon that will convene global thought leaders, stakeholders, and idea creators from esports and adjacent industries to share ideas and opportunities for the future of esports.
The GEF and Panam Sports will jointly establish the governance structures to oversee the coordination of the Pan American Esports Championships. The Panam Sports General Assembly was updated on the developments of esports and the successful Commonwealth Esports Championships recently staged in Birmingham during the Commonwealth Games. More information will be shared with the respective National Olympic Committees and GEF Member Federations as detailed plans are confirmed.
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Premier commercial mortgage brokerage expands top-flight salesforce Thru expert training, guaranteed leads, and promise of six-figure first-year compensation
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPARENCY, a commercial mortgage brokerage company that has averaged more than one new contract per day in the third quarter of 2022 -- including a recent $39 million mortgage closing, an $83 million mortgage under application, and a single $175 million transaction currently in the works -- is conducting a nationwide search to hire 50 motivated professionals to be trained as commercial mortgage brokers. To fast track the recruitment process, the Company is guaranteeing each candidate who is hired a minimum of $100,000 in compensation within the first year.
"This is an opportunity for talented people from all walks of life to begin or continue a professional career with substantial guaranteed compensation and help investors and borrowers at all levels of professional experience achieve financing at the best rates, terms, and brokerage fees in the marketplace. The work environment is 100 percent remote, and we are providing all the tools necessary to thrive professionally, from expert training to ongoing leads. Best of all, they will be joining an outstanding team of accomplished professionals and brokers who will serve as mentors and guides to their future success," said Ira Zlotowitz, Founder and Chief Closing Officer.
In addition to a five-figure, first-year compensation commitment, GPARENCY salary-plus-commission contracts include full benefits, stock options, remote work choices, and a complimentary training program, as previously noted.
GPARENCY was conceived and developed by Ira Zlotowitz, who previously founded Eastern Union, the highly acclaimed mortgage brokerage firm. During a well-established career, Mr. Zlotowitz has trained hundreds of brokers who have collectively closed more than $1 trillion in mortgage financing transactions.
GPARENCY operates as a full-service mortgage brokerage in a one-of-a-kind business structure incorporating a unique membership model with an annual fee of $5,000 for users. Members can get full-service financing options, with fees up $11,000, rather than traditional six-figure commission compensations. In addition, the company offers to the public a directory that provides access to property listings and lenders nationwide, making it equally accessible to both seasoned and novice professionals, as well as investors.
"We are revolutionizing the commercial mortgage brokerage industry with our membership model," added Zlotowitz. "Our goal is to hire 50 dynamic professionals who want to earn substantial compensation by employing a financing model that will ensure clients will efficiently close on their mortgage financing transactions. The new hires do not have to be experienced in commercial mortgage brokerage because our training and mentorship programs provide all the tools needed to achieve success. We are fully confident in our ability to attract new brokerage talent, even breaking the mold by eliminating non-compete restrictions in our contracts."
More information about GPARENCY is available at http://www.gparency.com
GPARENCY is a premier commercial mortgage brokerage that operates on a one-of-a-kind business model with an annual membership fee of $5,000. GPARENCY uses a portal that provides access to property listings nationwide and has been designed for both experienced investors and first-time buyers. GPARENCY additionally offers investors full-service options, with fixed fees of up to $11,000, rather than using a variable commission structure. GPARENCY offers full access to its property listings, sales comps, and nationwide lender listings to the public.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Garden and Playground have collaborated to launch the Guardian Hunters project, after the success of the Creature Hunters, which was released in July, drew a lot of attention and achieved good results. As previously announced, a game of defense against an onslaught of various creatures is in the works for release later this year. Similar to Creature Hunters, this version will be a P2E game, called Guardian Hunters.
The Creature Hunters community is rapidly expanding
Creature Hunters is a simple game in which players move and match blocks to create as many combos as possible and defeat Creatures, allowing them to be rewarded for their efforts and earn profits. The game is constantly improving its features in order to increase user engagement, represent the true value of effort and game profit, and provide users with a high level of pleasure.
Many events have attracted hundreds of thousands of participants
The Creature Hunters community currently has over 300,000 active members. The massive prize pool is the most appealing aspect of Creature Hunters events. Participants have the opportunity to win substantial awards.
Creature Hunters has hosted several well-attended fan events, demonstrating the game's popularity. There was also a lot of interest in new robots, animals, and music. The Creature Hunters theme music is available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.
Over 200,000 people attended the NFT Music Airdrop event in July. This event had 10,000 participants who had to complete tasks in order to win NFT Music. Following this, the game will evolve into online idol robots where you can meet and engage in a variety of related activities such as music and games. This must be great news for Hunter's community.
What are the Guardian Hunters' expectations?
Guardian Hunters game is a defense game that blocks enemies from coming by summoning robots with unique abilities that differ from the earth, water, fire, wind, etc. It is expected to be able to redesign existing robots and creatures in SD versions to provide more appealing user experiences.
Users can use a variety of tactics by combining different characteristics and skills. PVP and cooperative modes will be supported, and users will receive numerous rewards such as attendance rewards, daily rewards, and quest rewards.
There is no doubt that the gaming industry is growing. The rise of Play-to-Earn will lead to a transformation in gaming trends, which will almost certainly revolutionize existing large projects. So, Guardian Hunters is promised to become the market leader in the NFT defense game market. More information about Guardian Hunters will be announced soon. You can check out Creature Hunter's official channels for the most recent news and updates.
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BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) ("Hello Group" or the "Company"), a leading mobile social and entertainment platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
Second Quarter of 2022 Highlights
- Net revenues decreased by 15.3% year over year to RMB3,110.4 million (US$464.4 million*) in the second quarter of 2022.
- Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. decreased to RMB345.6 million (US$51.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022, from RMB464.2 million in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. (note 1) decreased to RMB463.5 million (US$69.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, from RMB551.0 million in the same period of 2021.
- Diluted net income per American Depositary Share ("ADS") was RMB1.68 (US$0.25) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB2.15 in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB2.22 (US$0.33) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB2.54 in the same period of 2021.
- Monthly Active Users ("MAU") on Momo application were 111.2 million in June 2022, compared to 115.6 million in June 2021. MAU on Tantan application were 24.8 million in June 2022.
- For the Momo app total paying users was 8.6 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to 9.3 million for the same period last year. Tantan had 2.2 million paying users for the second quarter of 2022 compared to 3.1 million from the year ago period.
First Half of 2022 Highlights
- Net revenues decreased 12.4% year over year to RMB6,258.5 million (US$934.4 million) for the first half of 2022.
- Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB635.5 million (US$94.9 million) for the first half of 2022, compared to RMB925.8 million during the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. (note 1) was RMB862.0 million (US$128.7 million) for the first half of 2022, compared to RMB1,184.6 million during the same period of 2021.
- Diluted net income per ADS was RMB3.11 (US$0.46) for the first half of 2022, compared to RMB4.29 during the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB4.16 (US$0.62) for the first half of 2022, compared to RMB5.45 during the same period of 2021.
"The COVID resurgence in the first half of 2022 has brought many challenges and uncertainties to the overall market environment and our execution of strategic goals. However, I'm pleased to see that our team managed to deliver good results in the second quarter by adjusting our product and operational initiatives in a timely manner to cope with external headwinds, at the same time adapting our execution plan to fit the evolving external environment." commented Li Wang, CEO of Hello Group.
Second Quarter of 2022 Financial Results
Net revenues
Total net revenues were RMB3,110.4 million (US$464.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 15.3% from RMB3,671.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Live video service revenues were RMB1,520.0 million (US$226.9 million) in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 27.7% from RMB2,101.3 million during the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to consumption softness caused by the macro uncertainties including COVID resurgence, regulatory changes, and to a lesser extent the strategic decision to de-emphases Tantan's live streaming business.
Value-added service revenues mainly include virtual gift revenues and membership subscription revenues. Total value-added service revenues were RMB1,536.4 million (US$229.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 1.9% from RMB1,507.3 million during the same period of 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the rapid revenue growth from the new standalone apps. The increase was partially offset by the decrease in Tantan's value-added service due to the demonetization process to improve user experience and retention, as well as COVID's negative impact on users' dating sentiment and propensity to pay for VAS.
Mobile marketing revenues were RMB35.9 million (US$5.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 30.4% from RMB51.6 million during the same period of 2021. The decrease in mobile marketing revenues was due to the negative impact of macro headwind on client's advertising budget, and our product adjustment to address new regulation requirement.
Mobile games revenues were RMB17.2 million (US$2.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 87.3% from RMB9.2 million in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to one new mobile game launched in the second half of 2021.
Net revenues from the Momo segment decreased from RMB3,157.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 to RMB2,779.5 million (US$415.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022, primarily due to the decrease in net revenues from live video service. Net revenues from the Tantan segment decreased from RMB513.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 to RMB330.8 million (US$49.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, due to our strategy to lower the monetization level in order to improve user experience and retention, as well as the impact from the elevated COVID situations.
Cost and expenses
Cost and expenses were RMB2,804.8 million (US$418.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 8.8% from RMB3,075.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to: (a) a decrease in revenue sharing with broadcasters related to Momo's core live video service and Tantan's live video service, which was partially offset by an increase in revenue sharing with virtual gift recipients for our virtual gift service; (b) a decrease in depreciation and amortization cost due to the impairment of intangible assets in 2021; (c) a decrease in marketing and promotional expenses by improving marketing efficiency of Momo and Tantan, which was partially offset by an increase to promote our new app "Tietie"; and (d) a decrease in salary expenses, due to our continuous optimization in personnel costs since the beginning of the year.
Non-GAAP cost and expenses (note 1) were RMB2,686.9 million (US$401.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 9.8% from RMB2,980.1 million during the same period of 2021.
Other operating income
Other operating income was RMB40.6 million (US$6.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease from RMB90.3 million during the second quarter of 2021. The other operating income mainly consisted of government incentives.
Income from operations
Income from operations was RMB346.2 million (US$51.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB686.3 million during the same period of 2021. Income from operations of the Momo segment was RMB483.5 million (US$72.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, which decreased from RMB711.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. Loss from operations of the Tantan segment was RMB131.3 million (US$19.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to loss from operations of RMB11.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP income from operations (note 1) was RMB464.1 million (US$69.3 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB781.9 million during the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP income from operations of the Momo segment was RMB589.2 million (US$88.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022, which decreased from RMB835.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP loss from operations of the Tantan segment was RMB119.0 million (US$17.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB40.9 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Other gain or loss, net
Other gain was RMB66.3 million (US$9.9 million) in the second quarter of 2022, which was resulted from the Company repurchased some of our convertible senior notes from certain bond holders in the second quarter of 2022, compared to a loss of RMB10.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Income tax expenses
Income tax expenses were RMB146.0 million (US$21.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB291.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the following reasons: (a) the lower profit in the second quarter of 2022; (b) in the second quarter of 2022, we accrued withholding income tax of RMB37.7 million (US$5.6 million) on undistributed earnings generated in the second quarter of 2022 by our wholly-foreign owned enterprise ("WFOE"), because we plan to remit WFOE's earnings to its offshore parent company in the foreseeable future to fund its demand on US dollar in business operations, payments of dividends, potential investments, etc. In the second quarter of 2021, the Company distributed dividends of RMB1,300.0 million from our WFOE in China to our offshore entity and paid withholding income tax of RMB130.0 million.
Net income
Net income was RMB344.3 million (US$51.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB461.5 million during the same period of 2021. Net income from the Momo segment was RMB482.0 million (US$72.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB481.3 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss from the Tantan segment was RMB131.7 million (US$19.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to net loss of RMB6.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income (note 1) was RMB462.3 million (US$69.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB548.3 million during the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP net income from the Momo segment was RMB587.6 million (US$87.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022, which decreased from RMB605.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net loss of the Tantan segment was RMB119.4 million (US$17.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to non-GAAP net loss of RMB44.5 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc.
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB345.6 million (US$51.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to a net income of RMB464.2 million during the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income (note 1) attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB463.5 million (US$69.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB551.0 million during the same period of 2021.
Net income per ADS
Diluted net income per ADS was RMB1.68 (US$0.25) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB2.15 in the second quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB2.22 (US$0.33) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB2.54 in the second quarter of 2021.
Cash and cash flow
As of June 30, 2022, the Company's cash, cash equivalents, short-term deposits, long-term deposits, short-term restricted cash and long-term restricted cash totaled RMB13,947.2 million (US$2,082.3 million), compared to RMB15,707.0 million as of December 31, 2021. The decrease of cash, cash equivalents, short-term deposits, long-term deposits, short-term restricted cash and long-term restricted cash was mainly due to the cash dividend we paid to our shareholders and payment for repurchase of convertible senior notes in the second quarter of 2022.
Net cash provided by operating activities in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB200.3 million (US$29.9 million), compared to a net cash used in operating activities of RMB167.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. For the second quarter of 2022, included in our cash provided by operating activities is RMB100.0 million (US$14.9 million) of cash payment to Chinese tax authorities to repatriate RMB1,000.0 million (US$149.3 million) from our WFOE in China to our offshore entity. For the second quarter of 2021, included in our cash used in operating activities is RMB678.2 million of cash payment to Tantan founders to settle the previously granted liability-classified share options upon their termination of services with Tantan.
First Half of 2022 Financial Results
Net revenues for the first half of 2022 were RMB6,258.5 million (US$934.4 million), a decrease of 12.4% from RMB7,142.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB635.5 million (US$94.9 million) for the first half of 2022, compared to RMB925.8 million during the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. (note 1) was RMB862.0 million (US$128.7 million) for the first half of 2022, compared to RMB1,184.6 million during the same period of 2021.
Diluted net income per ADS was RMB3.11 (US$0.46) during the first half of 2022, compared to RMB4.29 in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB4.16 (US$0.62) during the first half of 2022, compared to RMB5.45 in the same period of 2021.
Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB243.7 million (US$36.4 million) during the first half of 2022, compared to RMB333.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Recent Development
Execution of share repurchase program
On June 7, 2022, Hello Group's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$200 million of its shares over the next 24 months. As of September 1, 2022, the Company has repurchased 4.18 million ADSs for US$19.2 million on the open market under this program, at an average purchase price of US$4.58 per ADS.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2022, the Company expects total net revenues to be between RMB3.1 billion to RMB3.2 billion, representing a decrease of 17.5% to 14.9% year-over-year. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change, particularly as to the potential impact of the COVID-19 resurgence on the Chinese and global economies, as well as on users' paying capabilities.
Note 1: Non-GAAP measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we, Hello Group, use various non-GAAP financial measures that are adjusted from the most comparable GAAP results to exclude share-based compensation, impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and tax impacts related to the amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions.
Reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to our U.S. GAAP financial measures are shown in tables at the end of this earnings release, which provide more details about the non-GAAP financial measures.
Our non-GAAP financial information is provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the historical and current financial performance of our continuing operations and our prospects for the future. Our non-GAAP financial information should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to the GAAP results. In addition, our calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
Our non-GAAP information (including non-GAAP cost and operating expenses, income (loss) from operations, net income (loss), net income (loss) attributable to Hello Group Inc., and diluted net income per ADS) is adjusted from the most comparable GAAP results to exclude share-based compensation, impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and tax impacts related to the amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that share-based compensation, impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and tax impacts related to the amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future significant recurring expenses in our results of operations. We compensate for such limitation by providing reconciliations of our non-GAAP measures to our U.S. GAAP measures. Please see the reconciliation tables at the end of this earnings release.
Conference Call
Hello Group's management will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on September 1, 2022).
Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10024750-8qar7z.html.
Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, conference call passcode and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through September 8, 2022. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:
U.S. / Canada: 1-855-883-1031
Hong Kong: 800-930-639
Passcode: 10024750
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Hello Group's website at https://ir.hellogroup.com. About Hello Group Inc.
We are a leading player in China's online social and entertainment space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within our product portfolio, we enable users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Momo is a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests and a variety of online recreational activities. Tantan, which was added into our family of applications through acquisition in May 2018, is a leading social and dating application. It is designed to help its users find and establish romantic connections as well as meet interesting people. We also operate a number of other applications to serve different social and entertainment demands from our users.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Hello Group Inc.
Investor Relations
Phone: +86-10-5731-0538
Email: ir@hellogroup.com
Christensen
In China
Mr. Eric Yuan
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: Eyuan@christensenir.com
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@christensenir.com
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to our management quotes, our financial outlook for the third quarter of 2022, as well as the amount of, timing, methods and funding sources for repurchases of our shares under the share repurchase program.
Our forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our belief regarding expected results and events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Our actual results and other circumstances may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and events indicated in these forward-looking statements. Announced results for the second quarter of 2022 are preliminary, unaudited and subject to audit adjustment. In addition, we may not meet our financial outlook for the third quarter of 2022 and may be unable to grow our business in the manner planned. We may also modify our strategy for growth. Moreover, there are other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from what we currently anticipate, including those relating to our ability to retain and grow our user base, our ability to attract and retain sufficiently trained professionals to support our operations, our ability to anticipate and develop new services and enhance existing services to meet the demand of our users or customers, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business operations and the economy in China, the market price of the Company's stock prevailing from time to time, the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the Company from time to time, the Company's cash flows from operations, general economic conditions, and other factors. For additional information on these and other important factors that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, please see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release, except as required by law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.
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- New Articles for August Issue of "KIZUNA," Official E-magazine of Japanese Government -
TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Japan publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." This month's articles feature climate change action, introducing advanced technologies and forest-conservation efforts toward achieving decarbonization. New articles published in late August are outlined below.
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- Hydrogen Power Generation for a Zero-Carbon World With hydrogen one of the keys to achieving decarbonization, Japan's technology is leading the future of hydrogen power generation.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/hydrogen_power_generation.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
- Carbon-Negative Concrete: A Game Changer for a Sustainable Future An innovative type of carbon dioxide-absorbing concrete is Japan's carbon-recycling technology that could accelerate decarbonization.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/carbon-negative_concrete.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
- Burning Garbage, but Reducing Greenhouse Gases Japan's technology that changes garbage into clean energy is now helping to drive decarbonization transition in Asia.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/burning_garbage.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
- Harmony Between Forests and Communities Echoes in Tanzania Yamaha Corporation's challenge is to protect "musical sounds" by making a virtuous cycle of industrial progress and conservation of nature.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/forests_and_communities.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of iConstruct Pty Ltd, a provider of award-winning Building Information Modelling (BIM) software used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial construction.
Its flagship solution, iConstruct Pro, is a proven construction automation tool with hundreds of global customers that have relied on its benefits for years. It enables integration, accessibility and control of the wealth of design and construction information held within different BIM models, combining all data into a single 3D model. Different stakeholders can filter and tailor the model to suit their specific needs, providing a fully-integrated and efficient approach to construction planning and execution.
"Hexagon has long been focused on creating smart digital realities that put data to work in new ways. By blurring the lines between the digital and physical worlds, we can offer customers a complete line of sight to ever-changing situations," says Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén. "Not only does iConstruct add an easy-to-deploy solution for combining different design models into a single source but it also enables the reading, writing and exchange of information all the way through operations and maintenance, passing the value of the single 3D model from design and construction to facilities management."
"The addition of iConstruct's offerings and expertise opens up immediate opportunities for our Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Geosystems divisions. With iConstruct both can deliver greater data management, project planning and communication efficiencies to more customers, segments and disciplines involved in the construction process," continued Rollén. "In addition, iConstruct's customer base will benefit from richer content and improved work processes when combining Hexagon's industry-leading construction automation solutions with iConstruct's tools."
Founded in 2009 with headquarters in Perth, Australia, iConstruct will operate as part of Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division. The acquisition has no significant impact on Hexagon's earnings.
For further information, please contact:
Maria Luthström, Head of Sustainability and Investor Relations, Hexagon AB, +46 8 601 26 27, ir@hexagon.com
Kristin Christensen, Chief Marketing Officer, Hexagon AB, +1 404 554 0972, media@hexagon.com
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QINGDAO, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense has joined forces with FIFA, through its Football for Schools programme, to help increase environmental awareness among children in South Africa.
Football for Schools, a global programme to make football more accessible and fun to children by incorporating football into education, was launched in South Africa on 24 August at an event in Johannesburg.
In recent years, climate change has affected South Africa, which has affected people's lives, and caused the loss of many green football pitches. In response, FIFA has collaborated with Hisense around the South Africa launch, hoping to bring the joy of football to children while helping build a greener and environmentally friendly future for the next generation.
Hisense organized an educational workshop that included an interactive session with children, coaches, and FIFA ambassadors. The customized session provided children with more practical eco-friendly knowledge and tips through engaging games. In a fun question and answer session, Hisense shared tips on saving the disappearing pitches to raise children's environmental protection awareness and inspire them to save more green pitches. The event ended with participants, including children and FIFA Legend Yaya Touré, creating the environmental painting "My Dream Pitch".
Hisense also donated high-tech devices to provide a more enjoyable educational experience, such as Hisense's eye-friendly tablet, a Hisense 100-inch Laser TV, and Interactive Digital Boards.
FIFA legend Portia Modise was present to support the Football for Schools project.
"Raising awareness, particularly among children, is a key to tackling climate change and environmental issues in the future," said Fatimata Sidibe, Director of Football for Schools. "Football is an ideal way to do this, and this initiative in South Africa, which combines enjoyment with education, is a clear example of how football can play a role in improving society and empowering children."
"At Hisense, we are committed to the concept of establishing a more sustainable and better living environment for all through our initiatives and technology," said Wei Liu, General Manager of Hisense South Africa & Vice President of Hisense Middle East & Africa. "Through this collaboration with FIFA and Hisense, we successfully raised global environmental awareness and underlined the impact of climate change on everyday life through fun activities that engage kids together and create a greener future."
Over the years, Hisense has extensively focused on ESG sustainable development concepts to build a better world. Through this cooperation with FIFA, Hisense further enhanced children's well-being and society´s sustainable development.
Football for Schools (F4S), launched in 2019, is an ambitious programme that aims to contribute to children's education, development, and empowerment worldwide. It seeks to make football more accessible to boys and girls worldwide by incorporating football activities into the education system in partnership with relevant authorities.
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Consumers can contribute to the wellbeing of honey bees by purchasing honey and made-with-honey products from participating partners Justin's, Mary's Gone Crackers, TEAKOE, This Saves Lives, Sprecher Brewery and Tillamook Country Smoker this September and beyond
ERIE, Colo., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Honey Board is celebrating National Honey Month this September with its "Honey Saves Hives" educational program aimed to bring awareness to the importance of honey bees and their crucial role in our ecosystem and global food supply.
Honey is an all-natural sweetener crafted in nature exclusively by honey bees. In addition to producing the delicious honey we know and love, honey bees are also responsible for one-third of the foods we eat, pollinating more than 90 crops, including foods like fruits, nuts, vegetables and seeds.
This year, the National Honey Board is partnering with TV host, food reporter, and lifestyle influencer, Brandi Milloy and influencer Joshua Snyder to drive awareness of the Honey Saves Hives program. Throughout the month, they'll share more about the importance of purchasing honey and products made with honey to support honey bees.
"Honey Saves Hives is dedicated to sharing more about the magical honey making process, and the impact honey bees have on the fruits and vegetables my family enjoys on a weekly basis," said Brandi Milloy. "I am thrilled to raise awareness as a proud advocate for honey bees by incorporating honey in my routines in whatever ways I can. I encourage others to do the same to support these incredible creatures and the beekeepers that work hard to take care of them."
As part of its Honey Saves Hives program, the National Honey Board is partnering with a variety of food and beverage brands that are dedicated to protecting honey bees and educating consumers on the ways we can help the honey bee population, and thus, our broader ecosystem. Partners include Justin's, Mary's Gone Crackers, TEAKOE, This Saves Lives, Sprecher Brewery and Tillamook Country Smoker, all of whom will be actively sharing educational tips to help honey bees on their various channels. Consumers are encouraged to participate by purchasing honey and made-with-honey products from these partners at retail stores nationwide to make a positive impact.
"The National Honey Board is proud of our ongoing commitment to bee health research," said Margaret Lombard, Chief Executive Officer, National Honey Board. "Along with our partner, Project Apis m., we have donated more than 4 million dollars to honey bee research to help ensure the future health and wellbeing of honey bees."
For more information on the Honey Saves Hives program and how to help honey bees all year long, visit http://honeysaveshives.com/.
The National Honey Board (NHB) is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing and promotional programs. The Board's work, funded by an assessment on domestic and imported honey, is designed to increase the awareness and usage of honey by consumers, the foodservice industry and food manufacturers. The ten-member-Board, appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, represents producers (beekeepers), packers, importers, and a marketing cooperative. For more information, visit www.honey.com.
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Jessica Schindler: Media@nhb.org
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How do global businesses manage supply chain risks, maintain resilience, and deliver sustainable growth
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 11:00 PM EDT|Updated: 6 hours ago
TAIPEI, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's role in the global supply chain has changed dramatically due to the importance of the semiconductor industry in technological development and its critical position at the core. In view of increasingly complex geopolitical situations, how we could maintain our operational resilience and help to deepen regional economic cooperation are topics of ever greater interest. Intensifying competition between China and the US, resulting in the rise of Asia's global status, climate change, carbon footprint, etc. are also driving changes in industry structures and corporates' business models.
DIGITIMES will be hosting the "Supply Chain Summit" on 27-28th September 2022 at Taipei, Taiwan (Hybrid Event). Over 50 leading companies/brands will be present, along with Taiwanese and international experts, to share their perspectives on how to manage global supply chain risks, maintain resilience, and deliver sustainable growth.
The event will lead experts to discuss the hottest topics, focusing on regionalization, digitalization, and ESG-issues in the electric vehicles, semiconductors, and smart manufacturing industries. Renowned speakers include the Harvard Business School's Professor Willy C. Shih (impact of supply chain decarbonization on logistics and global trade), the Wall Street Journal's chief economics commentator Greg Ip ("supply chain policymakers' response to inflation and economic disruption"), and the Hinrich Foundation's research fellow Alex Capri ("impact of geopolitics on supply chain risk management").
In addition, Tata Motors will lead KPMG, AWS, Schneider Electric, Chunghwa Telecom, Winbond Electronics Corp., and Advantech Co., to offer their views on supply chain management. We aspire to drive forward our industry's overall development through knowledge and experience sharing.
We cordially invite you to invite you being part of the "DIGITIMES - Supply Chain Summit" which is a unique opportunity to understand the latest thinking, strategy, plans, and technologies in our industry. Beyond physical on-site participation, conference attendance will also be available online, with bilingual translation provided. Please sign up on our event site as soon as possible, limited places are available. Register now：https://pse.is/4f8ux9
"DIGITIMES - Supply Chain Summit" is a unique opportunity to understand the latest thinking, strategy, plans, and technologies in our industry. Event site:https://bit.ly/3CGBJt1
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PORSGRUNN, Norway, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to recent press release from Delta Air Lines ("Delta") regarding an Offtake Agreement between Delta and DG Fuels where DG Fuels will supply Delta with 385 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, starting in 2026. HydrogenPro will play a vital role in supplying hydrogen to the DG Fuels plant with the delivery of its high-pressure alkaline electrolysers.
This commitment from Delta is estimated to make up more than one third of the total volume of the earlier communicated capacity at DG Fuels' Louisiana facility. The high-pressure alkaline water electrolyser installation will be at least 839 MW.
"This project will place HydrogenPro as the world's largest supplier of electrolysers, and we are now accelerating our presence in the US", says Richard Espeseth, Interim CEO and Founder of HydrogenPro.
HydrogenPro expect the contract to be signed during Q1 2023. The first delivery of electrolysers is estimated to occur in 2024.
For more information, please contact:
Richard Espeseth, interim CEO, +47 958 43 007, richard@hydrogen-pro.com
Martin T. Holtet, CFO, +47 922 44 902, martin@hydrogen-pro.com
About HydrogenPro:
HydrogenPro is a technology company and an OEM for high pressure alkaline electrolyser and supplies large scale green hydrogen plants, all ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified.
The Company was founded in 2013 by individuals with background from the electrolysis industry which was established in Telemark, Norway by Norsk Hydro in 1927. We are an experienced engineering team of leading industry experts, drawing upon unparalleled experience and expertise in the hydrogen and renewable energy industry.
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Journalists can access videos from the IFA via the IFA Global Broadcast Centre
BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The IFA in Berlin, the world's leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, is set to return to the capital in its full glory from 2 to 6 September 2022 for the first time after a two-year hiatus.
Global brands will be showcasing their latest products and innovations from the fields of consumer electronics and home appliances.
Journalists from all four corners of the world will report on innovations, trends and highlights. Smart household devices, in particular, will be taking the spotlight. This is because modern living has shifted our values regarding our own homes, with sovereignty over our time and quality of life increasingly at the fore. For instance, our fridges can be opened via voice command and our ovens can react to our personal preferences thanks to smart sensors.
Another on-trend topic is sustainability. This isn't just about low-CO2 manufacturing methods or materials that consume fewer resources: products also need to be energy-saving and efficient. Of course, smart homes need connectivity in order to work – and artificial intelligence and robotics represent other key advancements that are on the way to revolutionising day-to-day technology.
IFA NEXT has grown to become a successful innovation platform for start-ups, where innovative companies and research institutions come together to present their ideas for the markets of the future. Here, too, the focus is on topics such as improving the environmental footprint of home appliances, whether through interchangeable components or recyclability.
SHIFT mobility focuses on designing the mobility of the future. Scientists, company representatives and start-ups discuss ground-breaking technologies, business models and products, exploring innovation and sustainability as key drivers of this transformation.
The trade show's media partner TVT.media provides journalists with extensive video material for reporting on IFA 2022. The Global Broadcast Centre is home to highlights from the trade show, alongside interviews with exhibitors and sector experts.
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LONDON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XLMedia (AIM: XLM), a leading global digital publisher, today announced the appointment of Karen Tyrrell as Chief People and Operations Officer, effective immediately.
Tyrrell joins the Company having held a range of senior leadership roles across the sports betting and gaming sector, most recently at Flutter UK&I as the Chief People Officer. During her 15-year tenure in the industry, she led multiple award winning people-centric programmes that addressed workforce stability and engagement. She also supported the business in conducting operational reviews, M&A integrations and strategy implementation.
Prior to her time at Flutter, Tyrrell held senior positions in finance and operations including Managing Director of People & Culture at Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG), Director of Transformation SBG and Deputy Finance Director SBG.
David King, Chief Executive Officer at XLMedia, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Karen to XLMedia and believe her experience working with high performing teams will be a critical part of supporting our next phase of growth."
Tyrrell added: "I am delighted to join the team and look forward to working with everyone at XLMedia. In my career, I've had the fortunate opportunity to guide businesses during times of immense growth and industry evolution and I look forward to bringing that experience to the Group. "
XLMedia (AIM:XLM) is a global digital publisher operating across sports, gaming and personal finance focused on connecting audiences and advertisers. The Group manages a portfolio of premium brands with a primary emphasis on Sports and Gaming in regulated markets. The XLMedia portfolio is designed to reach targeted, engaged audiences who are ready to take action.
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August Sales Increase 22-Percent Year-Over-Year with Electrified Models Up 151-Percent
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America announced best-ever August sales of 66,089 units, marking a 22-percent increase year-over-year. Kia's SUVs continue to shine with the Sportage as Kia's top-selling model for the fifth consecutive month with 12,986 units sold, representing a 59-percent increase year-over-year. Sales of the Sorento SUV increased by 114-percent year-over-year; and sales of the current generation Telluride continued strong increasing 18-percent year-over-year and just months before the highly anticipated 2023 version arrives in dealers. In addition, August sales of Kia's all-electric and hybrid models increased an astonishing 151-percent year-over-year.
"In light of ongoing supply challenges across the industry, achieving a best-ever August sales performance is a testament to the strength of our product lineup, our dealers and our employees," said Eric Watson, vice president, sales operations, Kia America. "We are optimistic that production through the end of the year will improve and further the success of our all-new Sportage, EV6, upcoming redesigned Telluride and more."
In addition to sales, August saw several significant announcements from Kia, including:
- The North American debut of the 576-hp Kia EV6 GT performance crossover at The Quail, a motorsports gathering, during Monterey Car Week
- The launch of an all-new creative campaign for the Sportage Hybrid SUV and a partnership with One Warm Coat, a non-profit that provides coats to those in need nationwide, as part of the brand's Accelerate The Good charitable initiatives
- Pricing for the all-new 2023 Sportage Hybrid SUV and K5 midsize sedan
Kia America - about us
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electrified vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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With an Unparalleled Design, LG's Premier Color-changing Technology Offers a New Level of Customization to Enhance the Kitchen Experience
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its groundbreaking refrigerator with MoodUP™ technology including color-changing LED door panels at IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany (Sept. 2-6). Designed to meet the evolving needs of younger consumers, the new refrigerator expertly blurs the lines between design and tech. LG's MoodUP technology allows users to create a customized lighting scheme for the refrigerator with a wide range of vibrant colors to suit their mood or the environment. Users can also play music via its built-in Bluetooth speaker to set the tone in the kitchen whether they're entertaining a crowd or enjoying a weekday meal.
With its innovative LED door panels, LG's refrigerator with MoodUP technology delivers unrivaled interior design flexibility and a new way to create a stylish, integrated kitchen. Through the LG ThinQ™ app, users can choose from 22 colors for the upper (refrigerator) door panel and 19 colors for the lower (freezer), giving them the ability to instantly change the atmosphere of their kitchen into a creative environment. Users can also customize the panels' appearance to match their mood by applying various, unique color themes, including Season, Place, Healing and Pop. Season, for example, uses the tones and hues of nature to represent different times of the year, while Healing elicits a feeling of wellbeing through the use of soft, soothing colors, creating a calming mindfulness space.
In addition to its stunning, changeable colors, LG's new 21 cu. ft. refrigerator also brings music to the kitchen via a built-in Bluetooth speaker that can be easily connected to a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Users can match their mood – or the current theme of the refrigerator – with songs from their favorite music streaming apps, or from the Music Collection playlist on the ThinQ app. Created specifically to accompany LG's MoodUp technology, the curated playlist offers 69 tracks across seven different themes. Plus, the refrigerator's LED panels change color in sync with the music, adding a sense of liveliness and fun to consumers' everyday kitchen routines.
LG's intuitive new refrigerator also includes several user-friendly features such as convenient and colorful notifications to make life even easier. When the refrigerator's door sensors detect that the refrigerator or freezer compartment has been left open, the panel on the door left open blinks repeatedly – letting users know that a door needs closing, helping to prevent cold air loss and unnecessary energy consumption. The refrigerator also includes motion sensors that can detect when someone is approaching. Upon detection, the LED panels will blink to welcome guests into the kitchen. MoodUp technology even makes things easier for midnight snackers as the freezer door illuminates brighter at nighttime to help guide the way.
With its LED door panels switched off, the refrigerator offers a more traditional look in the kitchen with a combination of Lux Gray and Lux White (upper/lower panel, respectively). The sleek, timeless finish harmonizes with any décor and evokes the natural, subtle contrast of different colored stones.
The game-changing new model is also the first LG refrigerator to apply the company's own On-Device AI chip for smart home appliances. Integrating advanced AI, the module enables the MoodUP technology to improve and extend the user experience with features such as upgraded voice and vision recognition, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
"Incorporating LG's innovative design and cutting-edge technologies, the new refrigerator with MoodUP technology delivers functionality and convenience by adding a level of elevation to the home kitchen while keeping food fresher for longer," said Brandt Varner, vice president of product market for LG Electronics Home Appliances. "From customizable colors and moods to personalized playlists, this unique refrigerator demonstrates LG's commitment to expanding and evolving the user experience for a better life at home."
Visitors at IFA 2022 can experience all of LG's latest innovations, including the brand-new refrigerator with MoodUp technology, at the company's booth in Hall 18, Messe Berlin.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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Provides Direct Access to Data, Media Professionals can Work on High Resolution and High Bit Rate Media Files Over the Internet
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LucidLink, a global leader in remote collaboration software for creative teams, announced with AJA Video Systems and Telestream the fastest way to access, organize and view data in one easy workflow. LucidLink Filespaces, an award-winning SaaS-based solution, provides rapid access to data through AJA Diskover Media Edition in conjunction with Telestream GLIM and the Vantage platform. LucidLink serves as a central hub uniting what is typically two disparate systems creating seamless workflows never before feasible for media professionals.
"We are excited to be showing this powerful solution for media professionals at IBC 2022," said Rupert Watson, LucidLink's Director of Alliances and Channels, EMEA. "Pulling together the innovative technologies from AJA, Telestream, and LucidLink into one workflow brings new capabilities for creative teams. Now teams can work in tandem on the same project, giving them the power to truly collaborate and create in real-time, no matter where they are based."
One workflow from three powerful solutions
The companies have come together to build a powerful solution for media professionals: LucidLink's centralized data repository provides immediate data access combined with AJA Diskover Media Edition, which helps catalog and find the right file while customers use Telestream GLIM to review the data and Vantage for transcoding. The combination offers great speed; LucidLink allows remote workers all over the globe to share and access data with speeds that are normally only reserved for high-speed on-prem storage. AJA Diskover Media Edition on top of LucidLink allows organizations to very rapidly index extremely large file systems stored via LucidLink and gives users visibility to the data no matter where they are located, but without the security risks associated with full, potentially destructive access to the data.
Simply put, these combined technologies allow media professionals to access, organize and view data in one easy workflow.
"The media and entertainment industry is bottlenecked with unwieldy data management across production and post, while remote workflows present additional challenges for managing file locations and metadata on the cloud. AJA Diskover Media Edition removes the hurdles associated with data management, helping industry professionals work more efficiently and make more informed data decisions. Our partnership with LucidLink further simplifies navigating cloud storage, enabling remote teams to collaborate seamlessly via a streamlined workflow akin to using on-premises storage. By pairing Diskover Media Edition with LucidLink, users can move immediately from viewing media and metadata to further production of assets with tools like Telestream's Vantage package," said Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems.
LucidLink Filespaces: The future of cloud storage streaming for teams
LucidLink Filespaces provides an infinitely scalable, centralized repository of data in the cloud that can be immediately accessed from anywhere. LucidLink works on any major operating system. The client can install it on any server, laptop, or workstation and mount as a local volume. As a mount point on a server, LucidLink provides a standard directory structure and instant access to data for all these various services that have never been able to integrate seamlessly. LucidLink enables AJA's Diskover and Telestreams GLIM and Vantage servers, located in different parts of the world, to easily access data and work in concert with each other.
Telestream GLIM helps creative professionals quickly preview high-quality media files with color accuracy via any web browser – without generating a proxy file. With direct access to and the ability to launch the player in AJA Diskover Media Edition, professionals can easily view and validate files located on-premises or in cloud storage as indexed by Diskover Media Edition as associated metadata. All files are shown with SCTE-35 markers, waveform view, and audio metering to ensure compliance standards on-the-fly, for any user, in any location.
Access to Telestream's powerful Vantage platform via AJA Diskover Media Edition v2.0 gives remote workers access to centralized tools for generating proxy files or transcoding media assets for delivery. Users can now select files and send them to an on-premises or cloud-based Telestream Vantage system to create proxies or transcode the assets, regardless of user, file, or Vantage system location. Coupled with AJA Diskover Media Edition's global index, the plug-in accelerates workflows by eliminating roundtripping between applications and streamlining files.
LucidLink will be at IBC 2022 (Hall 7, Booth B06). For more information or to schedule a briefing with LucidLink at IBC 2022, please contact Clare Plaisted at clare@prcoms.com.
About LucidLink
LucidLink offers an innovative cloud-native file service designed specifically for extensive data access over distance. LucidLink Filespaces provides best-in-class security and high-performance scalability to run file-based workloads on object storage for maximum efficiency and productivity. The service is compatible with Microsoft Azure Blob and any Amazon S3 compatible object storage provider that utilizes the cloud, on-prem, or hybrid storage. It supports all major operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS. Investors include Baseline Ventures, Headline, Adobe, Bright Cap Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, S28 Capital, and Fathom Capital. LucidLink is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices in Bulgaria, Europe, and Australia.
About AJA Video Systems, Inc.
Since 1993, AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters, digital video recording solutions, and professional cameras, bringing high-quality, cost-effective products to the professional, broadcast, and post-production markets. AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California, and sold through an extensive sales channel of resellers and systems integrators around the world. For further information, please see our website at www.aja.com.
About AJA Diskover Media Edition
AJA Diskover Media Edition is a powerful and essential tool for M&E organizations in the remote work era and for navigating the explosion of data creation that is industry-wide. Creative facilities are dealing with a mix of on-prem storage, cloud storage, long term archival storage, and everyone is working in different locations around the globe – yet the need for rapid access to data and media assets still exists. AJA Diskover Media Edition provides organizations with these abilities and much more. For more details, visit: www.aja.com/products/aja-diskover-media-edition.
For more information about LucidLink, please contact info@lucidlink.com. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn and visit us at www.lucidlink.com.
Contact:
Julie O'Grady
LucidLink
julie.ogrady@lucidlink.com
+1 (650) 269-9989
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HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott International has successfully completed the sail away of the Tyra East G (TEG) gas processing module on the Tyra Redevelopment Project for TotalEnergies and its Danish Underground Consortium partners Noreco and Nordsøfonden.
The module weighs approximately 18,700 tons (17,000 metric tons) and set sail on September 1 from McDermott's facility in Batam, Indonesia. This important milestone is the culmination of more than 18.8 million work hours of engineering and constructing the process module.
"This is an incredible milestone on a large-scale and complex project. As an engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning contractor for the Tyra Redevelopment, we leveraged synergies throughout the lifecycle of the project while maintaining a high focus on safety," said Tareq Kawash, Senior Vice President, Onshore of McDermott. "We are proud that our work contributes to TotalEnergies' vision and pursuit of sustainable North Sea operations."
The TEG module will be a crucial part of Tyra II; the new high-tech hub for Denmark's natural gas production and will reduce CO2 emissions by 30 percent.
"The sail away of the process module is of key importance for the Tyra Redevelopment Project as it marks the conclusion of onshore construction, and with this all the remaining work on Tyra II will take place in the Danish North Sea. The sheer size and magnitude of the process module is just incredible, and it will be fabulous to unite this final major component with the remaining platforms at the Tyra field in the next month," said Eric Delattre, Managing Director for TotalEnergies Exploration & Production Denmark.
The Tyra Redevelopment project represents the largest ever oil and gas investment in the Danish North Sea. Once the redeveloped Tyra II is back on stream, it is expected to deliver 2.8 billion cubic meters of gas per year which amounts to 80 percent of the forecasted Danish gas production. Tyra II will secure continued production of natural gas with 30 percent less CO2 emissions, significantly contributing to Denmark's energy security by reducing Denmark and the EU's dependency on Russian gas. The new facilities will be located approximately 139 miles (225 kilometers) west of Denmark in the North Sea.
About McDermott
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott's innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paratus Energy Services Ltd ("Paratus") announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary SeaMex Holdings Ltd ("SeaMex") and its subsidiaries ("SeaMex Group") has elected an incremental early repurchase of the SeaMex Finance Ltd 12% Senior Secured Notes Due August 2024 (the "Notes"). On August 31, 2022, $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes (the "Repurchased Notes") were repurchased for an aggregate cash repurchase price of approximately $28.0 million comprised of principal repayment, accrued interest, and call premium (the "Repurchases"). Following the closing of the Repurchases, SeaMex Finance Ltd cancelled the Repurchased Notes, leaving approximately $44 million aggregate principal amounts of Notes outstanding.
SeaMex will continue to opportunistically evaluate its capital allocations, which may include incremental Repurchases in the future.
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO), the Bladder Cancer Company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Anders Neijber to the position of Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Affairs and Clinical Development and R&D, effective September 1, 2022.
Dr. Neijber is Photocure's current VP Medical Affairs and Clinical Development and joined the company in August 2021. He brings over 25 years of substantial experience in the Uro-oncology area and successful leadership in the pharmaceutical industry. He has had global and regional leadership roles, both in the U.S. and Europe, within Clinical R&D and Medical Affairs, having worked for Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Allergan, Ferring, and Novartis.
Dr. Neijber is a board-certified urologist, and has held an Assistant Professor position at the Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey.
"In the time that Anders has been with Photocure, he has proven his ability to apply his extensive experience and deep knowledge in the field of Urology, together with his business acumen in leading our Global Medical Affairs strategy" said Dan Schneider, President and Chief Executive Officer of Photocure. "As Photocure continues to grow and expand its global reach, Medical Affairs will have an increasingly important role in navigating the complex health-care environment. Anders will be able to provide a strategic approach beyond addressing the heightened regulatory and compliance regulations, to further build a Global Medical Affairs organization that will have a strong foundation for future scalability and capability globally."
About Photocure ASA
Photocure: The Bladder Cancer Company delivers transformative solutions to improve the lives of bladder cancer patients. Our unique technology, making cancer cells glow bright pink, has led to better health outcomes for patients worldwide. Photocure is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: PHO). For more information, please visit us at www.photocure.com, www.hexvix.com, www.cysview.com
CONTACT:
For further information, please contact:
Dan Schneider
President and CEO
Photocure ASA
Email: ds@photocure.com
Erik Dahl
CFO
Photocure ASA
Tel: +4745055000
Email: ed@photocure.com
David Moskowitz
Vice President, Investor Relations
Photocure ASA
Tel: +1 202 280 0888
Email: david.moskowitz@photocure.com
Media and IR enquiries:
Geir Bjørlo
Corporate Communications (Norway)
Tel: +47 91540000
Email: geir.bjorlo@corpcom.no
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranger Aerospace, a private equity consolidator and management holding company specializing in aerospace operations and aviation services deals since 1997, marks its twenty-fifth anniversary since inception this year. During September, Ranger is hosting a business reception called "A Celebration About People" to highlight the 25 years milestone. Ranger has built several separate platform companies to over $100 Million revenues each thus far in its colorful 25-year history and has managed as many as 4,250 personnel at 56 airports. Ranger adds value by bringing accomplished leaders to bear on deep operational improvements and aggressive accelerated growth. Ranger focuses heavily on operations, marketing, quality, and people, with a principled "Good to Great" incremental approach to business transformations.
Ranger's latest holdings are ACL Airshop, which provides air cargo products and services to airlines clients at more than half of the world's Top 50 cargo airports, and InTech Aerospace, which performs MRO and retrofit services on commercial airliner interiors. The pivotal investment in ACL Airshop won the Deal of the Year award for 2016 from M&A Advisor magazine, an international financial publication. In earlier aviation ventures, Ranger Aerospace won similar awards for Deal of the Year in 2009, and Deal of the Decade in 2011 (for the decade ending 2010). Ranger's divestiture of Ranger International Services Group won 3 Deal of the Year awards in 2012 for the sale of that aerospace/defense technical services company to a major international engineering firm.
This 25th anniversary commemorates Ranger's long history of laser-focused growth in the aerospace management & investment field. Since its inception in March 1997, Ranger's previous large-scale multi-year and multi-acquisition successes have included ASIG, Keystone Helicopter, Skytanking GmbH, Composite Technology Inc., Ranger Rotorcraft Group, Ranger International Services Group, the Keystone HeliPlex, plus related joint ventures and internal build-ups under Ranger's quality-centered leadership. A total of 19 companies have been assembled within the several successive growth umbrellas, including acquisitions and self-grown startup subsidiaries. Thus far, only ACL Airshop has been pure organic growth in the past 6 years (no acquisitions—at least not yet). Each scalable middle-market platform with a successful "Exit" was sold either to huge strategic buyers or large financial buyers, who then kept growing the businesses. Noteworthy facilities expansions under Ranger have included the very large "HeliPlex" near Philadelphia, and the iconic new air cargo products factory in Greenville, SC.
Steve Townes, Ranger Aerospace founder and President/CEO of ACL Airshop, said: "We have exceeded our goals once again in our newest company, ACL Airshop. With exceptional teams of professionals in all regions, we have more than doubled our operational footprint to 55 airport hubs on 6 continents as of today, with more planned. We have more than tripled our worldwide fleet of air cargo ULDs ('unit load devices') to nearly 70,000 assets and still growing. We have invested heavily in award-winning innovative new technologies such as Bluetooth tracking and 'FindMyULD,' in various Lean initiatives, and in facilities expansions. Most importantly, we have invested steadily in our people, improving pay scales, operational disciplines, bonus plans, benefits, and management training." Townes added: "Our unprecedented internal investments in growth and in people initiatives have resulted in a robust value-creation arc. Our customer surveys say that we are doing a lot of things very well. Customers highly value our speed of responsiveness, huge lease-ready availability of ULD inventory, and steadily expanding network of hubs. We dominate short-term solutions, while also growing a strong portfolio of long-term multi-year fleet management contracts. Our business model combined with our truly High-Performance Culture are hard to replicate."
Ranger Aerospace has been the management stewardship team for over $600 Million in various buying, selling, and investing transactions over the past 25 years. Investment returns in each of Ranger's successful large-scale divestitures have been superior for the sector, with "IRR" for 1st-round equity on its strongest exit slightly over 60%, plus commensurate cash-on-cash multiples. Townes said: "Our excellent results, value creation trajectory, and sustained performance are due to outstanding teams of people. We manage for Quality—Safety—FAA Compliance, and we have always strived to be a positive, caring employer for motivated aviation professionals with the Right Stuff. People are the priceless soul of any successful enterprise, and we are proving that every day." Ranger has created several thousand new jobs over the past twenty-five years by creatively expanding the middle-market enterprises it has owned and operated.
Ranger Aerospace is an aviation-specialized holding company that partners with institutional co-investors to acquire, grow, and positively transform aerospace services companies. Its founder, Steve Townes, an engineering graduate of West Point, has been Ranger's CEO for 25 years. He is also the past (inaugural) Chairman of a statewide public/private partnership called "South Carolina Aerospace." Ranger's history includes a successful "Junk Bond" offering in its early years, a tumultuous unsolicited takeover attempt of a publicly traded medium-sized aerospace company, and deliberately hiring veterans when and where feasible. Ranger's name, logo, distinctive lightning-bolt crest, and tagline are trademarked worldwide for exclusive usage in the aerospace/aviation sectors.
For more information, visit www.rangeraerospace.com, www.aclairshop.com, www.intechaerospace.com, and www.scaerospace.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: The Company from time to time may discuss forward-looking information. Except for factual historical information, all forward-looking statements are estimates by the Company's management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's control and may cause actual results to differ materially from management's expectations.
Related Links:
www.RangerAerospace.com; www.ACLairshop.com; www.InTechAerospace.com; www.SCaerospace.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with LifeStance Health's June 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"), of the important October 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased LifeStance Health securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement 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 LifeStance Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8073 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 11, 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) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (3) LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the IPO's registration statement and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (4) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the IPO's registration statement represented. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the LifeStance Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8073 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Lottery.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) between November 15, 2021 and July 29, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important October 18, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lottery.com 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 Lottery.com class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8285 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 18, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business operations and prospects. Specifically, that: (1) the Company lacked adequate internal accounting controls; (2) the Company lacked adequate internal controls over financial reporting, including but not limited to those pertaining to revenue recognition and the reporting of cash; (3) the Company was not in compliance with state and federal laws governing the sale of lottery tickets; and (4) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Lottery.com class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8285 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 data on negative SDG contributions, methodology enhancements and additional data granularity provide a more comprehensive picture of the market
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) and Qontigo, its exclusive distribution partner, have announced significant enhancements to the SDI AOP dataset as part of the August 2022 data release. The data analyzes corporate alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The latest data release introduces negative SDG contribution information to identify revenues generated by products and services that are defined as inconsistent with achieving the UN SDGs.
"Adding negative contribution data, alongside the positive contributions, is the direct result of regular exchanges with our subscribers. As this community is growing, we are integrating their feedback into the development of the data," explained James Leaton, Research Director, SDI AOP.
The approach taken to determine negative SDG contributions follows the same methodology as for the existing positive contributions. The SDI classification focuses on companies' product and service-related contributions to the SDGs based predominantly on revenues.
"An example of a negative contribution is single use plastic packaging which is not consistent with UN SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production and is the primary contributor to marine plastic pollution under UN SDG 14," stated James Leaton.
The SDI AOP works with investors to embed the UN SDGs into their investment processes and integrate SDG contributions into their portfolio management and reporting, enabling target setting and progress monitoring. Alongside the inclusion of negative contributions there were several additional enhancements including methodology refinements relating to the energy transition and built-in indicators of changes in the data.
In response to user demand, the SDI AOP will be increasing the frequency of data releases to quarterly, starting in December 2022. A fixed income mapping was also introduced, to allow users to seamlessly map their instruments to issuer level SDI data.
About SDI Asset Owner Platform
The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the SDI taxonomy and guidance, SDI definitions and SDI classification methodology (www.sdi-aop.org). The SDI AOP consists of asset owners who invest in solutions which contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The SDI AOP uses revenues associated with a company's products and services as starting points to classify which companies qualify as SDI.
The SDI AOP is comprised of APG, AustralianSuper, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) and PGGM. Its underlying data are available to the market through analytics and index provider Qontigo and can be integrated into any investment process. Currently, the SDI AOP dataset covers 8864 entities across equities and fixed income.
About Qontigo
Qontigo is a leading global provider of innovative index, analytics and risk solutions that optimize investment impact. As the shift toward sustainable investing accelerates, Qontigo enables its clients—financial-products issuers, asset owners and asset managers—to deliver sophisticated and targeted solutions at scale to meet the increasingly demanding and unique sustainability goals of investors worldwide.
Qontigo's solutions are enhanced by both our collaborative, customer-centric culture, which allows us to create tailored solutions for our clients, and our open architecture and modern technology that efficiently integrate with our clients' processes.
Part of the Deutsche Börse Group, Qontigo was created in 2019 through the combination of Axioma, DAX and STOXX. Headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, Qontigo's global presence includes offices in New York, London, Zug and Hong Kong.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or the "Company") (XOAS: SDRL) announces today that it has entered into a binding Share Purchase Agreement ("SPA") with subsidiaries of ADES Arabia Holding Ltd. (together, "ADES") to sell the legal entities that own and operate seven jack-ups (the "Jack-up Sale") in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Upon completion of the Jack-up Sale, the AOD I, AOD II, AOD III, West Callisto, West Ariel, West Cressida, and West Leda will be owned by ADES. ADES will also employ the crews operating the rigs and will hold the drilling contracts related to the rigs. The total consideration for the Jack-up Sale is USD 628 million in cash, subject to adjustment for working capital and other items, and reimbursement to Seadrill for any project costs spent at the time of closing in relation to the reactivation of the three stacked jack-ups, namely the West Ariel, West Cressida and West Leda ("Reactivation Rigs"). This translates into approximately USD 100 million per rig on a ready to drill basis.
The proceeds from the Jack-up Sale enable Seadrill to significantly de-leverage its balance sheet and to eliminate outstanding capital expenditure for the Reactivation Rigs.
The Jack-up Sale is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval of competition authorities in Saudi Arabia, and is anticipated to close within the fourth quarter of 2022. Seadrill will provide customary transition support services to ADES for a limited period of time following closing.
Simon Johnson, Seadrill Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The sale of seven jack-ups to ADES is transformative for Seadrill. We are pleased to announce this transaction, which we believe crystallizes the valuation of these rigs at a substantially higher level than currently implied in Seadrill's share price. It will also enable us to significantly de-lever our balance sheet, positioning us for future opportunities."
The Jack-up sale is not expected to have a material impact on our revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2022, as disclosed within our 2Q 2022 earnings release. Our capex and long-term maintenance guidance range of $320 million to $360 million could change materially depending on the date the transaction closes. Approximately $120 million of expenditures relating to the reactivation and upgrading of the Reactivation Rigs is included within the range disclosed. The range is likely to reduce to the extent the transaction closes prior to year-end as expenditures subsequent to the transaction closing will be incurred by the buyer. Furthermore, any such capital expenditures incurred on these rigs prior to closing will be fully reimbursed by the buyer on closing of the transaction.
This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange announcement was published by Simon Woods at Hawthorn Advisors, at the date and time set out in this announcement.
About Seadrill
Seadrill is a leading offshore drilling contractor utilizing advanced technology to unlock oil and gas resources for clients across harsh and benign locations around the globe. Seadrill's high-quality, technologically-advanced fleet spans all asset classes allowing its experienced crews to conduct operations across geographies, from shallow to ultra-deep-water environments.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement includes forward-looking statements. Such statements are generally not historical in nature, and specifically include statements about the Company's plans, strategies, business prospects, and expectations about the closing of the Jack-up Sale, the proceeds therefrom and the use of such proceeds.
These statements are made based upon management's current plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, offshore drilling market conditions, including supply and demand, dayrates, fluctuations in the price of oil, international financial market conditions, changes in governmental regulations that affect the Company or the operations of the Company's fleet, the review of competition authorities and other factors listed in our public filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of these factors. Further, the Company cannot assess the impact of each such factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward looking statement.
Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should also keep in mind the risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on April 29, 2022 (File No. 001-39327).
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to article 19 of the Regulation EU 596/2014 (the EU Market Abuse Regulation) and section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Seadrill Contact Information
David Warwick
Director of Investor Relations
T: +971 58 687 4132
E: David.Warwick@Seadrill.com
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sep. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seadrill Limited ("Seadrill" or "the Company") (XOAS: SDRL), a leader in offshore drilling, provides financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
2Q 2022 Highlights
- Strong operational performance in 2Q 2022, resulting in 98% technical utilization.
- Total operating revenues of $284 million, operating profit of $25 million and adjusted EBITDA[1] of $75 million, representing 26.4% EBITDA margin.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $468 million as at June 30, 2022 of which $336 million was unrestricted cash.
- During the period Seadrill added $940 million of Order Backlog[2], including new three-year firm term contracts for jackups West Ariel, West Cressida and West Leda, and three year extensions for AOD I, AOD III and West Callisto, bringing Order Backlog to $3.1 billion as at June 30, 2022.
Subsequent Events
- Seadrill received a non-binding proposal for the acquisition of the legal entities that own and operate seven jackup rigs (AOD I, AOD II, AOD III, West Callisto, West Ariel, West Cressida and West Leda) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- The West Gemini contract was novated into the Sonadrill Joint Venture on July 1, 2022.
- The West Neptune secured a six month firm term extension, with a further six month optional period, with LLOG Exploration Offshore, L.L.C in US Gulf of Mexico. Total contract value for the firm-term is approximately $73 million, with an additional $78 million for the optional period.
* Combined non-GAAP results for successor and predecessor period from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022. Refer to appendix II for more details.
Simon Johnson, CEO, commented:
"Seadrill has maintained its strong 2022 performance into this quarter, evidenced by an impressive technical utilization across the fleet, which is driven by our safe and successful operational delivery. Seadrill's customers are the best in the oil and gas sector and we're proud to partner with them in the world's leading basins.
We have continued to deliver a strong operational performance whilst undergoing several significant rig reactivation projects. We are in a strong position to carry on creating value for our stakeholders and to take a leading role in the necessary and ongoing realignment within the market. The rig market continues to show strong signs of recovery, with utilization across asset classes and geographies all trending in the right direction."
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this communication, including those regarding future guidance, including total revenue, adjusted EBITDA and capital expenditures and long-term maintenance, and statements about the Company's plans, strategies, business prospects, changes and trends in its business and the markets in which it operates are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can often, but not necessarily, be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "assumes", "projects", "forecasts", "estimates", "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "intends", "may", "might", "will", "would", "can", "could", "should" or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. These statements are based on management's current plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to offshore drilling market conditions including supply and demand, day rates, customer drilling programs and effects of new rigs on the market, contract awards and rig mobilizations, contract backlog, dry-docking and other costs of maintenance of the drilling rigs in the Company's fleet, the cost and timing of shipyard and other capital projects, the performance of the drilling rigs in the Company's fleet, delay in payment or disputes with customers, Seadrill's ability to successfully employ its drilling units, procure or have access to financing, ability to comply with loan covenants, liquidity and adequacy of cash flow from operations, fluctuations in the international price of oil, international financial market conditions, changes in governmental regulations that affect the Company or the operations of the Company's fleet, increased competition in the offshore drilling industry, the impact of global economic conditions and global health threats, our ability to maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, employees and other third parties and our ability to maintain adequate financing to support our business plans following emergence from the Chapter 11 proceedings, our ability to successfully complete any acquisitions, divestitures and mergers, factors related to the offshore drilling market, our liquidity and the adequacy of cash flows for our obligations, our ability to satisfy the continued listing requirements of the Euronext Expand market of the Oslo Stock Exchange, or other exchange where our common stock may be listed, or to cure any continued listing standard deficiency with respect thereto, political and other uncertainties, including those related to the conflict in Ukraine, the concentration of our revenues in certain geographical jurisdictions, limitations on insurance coverage, our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel on commercially reasonable terms, the level of expected capital expenditures, our expected financing of such capital expenditures, and the timing and cost of completion of capital projects, fluctuations in interest rates or exchange rates and currency devaluations relating to foreign or U.S. monetary policy, tax matters, changes in tax laws, treaties and regulations, tax assessments and liabilities for tax issues, legal and regulatory matters, customs and environmental matters, the potential impacts on our business resulting from decarbonization and emissions legislation and regulations, the impact on our business from climate-change generally, and the occurrence of cybersecurity incidents, attacks or other breaches to our information technology systems, including our rig operating systems. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should also keep in mind the risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on April 29, 2022 (File No. 001-39327) and subsequent reports on Form 6-K.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of these factors. Further, the Company cannot assess the impact of each such factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
August 31, 2022
The Board of Directors
Seadrill Limited
Hamilton, Bermuda
[1] Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP financial measures. For a definition of each such measure and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measure, please see the Appendices.
[2] For a description of Order Backlog, please see "Commercial Review".
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With creativity at its core, the new Xperia 5 IV is a powerful, yet compact smartphone offering new content creation features, gaming options, and entertainment experiences
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. introduces the Xperia 5 IV, a premium smartphone with many of the powerful features found in the flagship Xperia, but in a compact design. It keeps you creating content, mobile gaming and high-quality immersive entertainment for best-in-class audio and video with the latest chipset and powerful battery throughout the day.
"We are thrilled to introduce the new Xperia 5 IV as a continuation of our Xperia series. We are always listening to our customers to develop cutting-edge technology that meets their needs as creators, gamers, and music and video enthusiasts," said Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. "The Xperia 5 IV is a powerful and compact tool that is perfect for anyone looking for the best technology in a small, sleek form factor."
The Xperia 5 IV incorporates some of Sony's latest Imaging technologies including Eye AF and Object Tracking on all rear-facing cameras. Creators can now enable cinematic video features on all three lenses including 4K HDR, 120 fps (frames per second) super slow-motion recording to create a cinematic look, thanks to the sensor's high read-out speed of 120 fps. The Videography Pro application also enables livestreamingi.
The new front camera has an improved and larger 12-megapixel sensor that enables 4K HDR content with outstanding contrast. The larger sensor also allows user to take clear selfies in tough lighting settings such as high glare or dark environments.
For Vloggers and video creators, the Xperia 5 IV comes with an external monitor function. By connecting a mirrorless camera (such as Alpha series camerasii), creators can monitor their work on the Xperia 5 IV's 6.1" FHD display and instantly share their content using the new livestreaming function. When paired with Sony's Vlog Monitor (XQZ-IV01, sold separately), this setup allows for even more creative control.
The Xperia 5 IV was recently used to shoot an entire music video for Sony Music artist, Cat Burns, bringing to life her latest single, "People Pleaser." The creative vision for "People Pleaser" was captured utilizing the high-quality imaging capabilities and manual setting options within the Videography Proiii app.
"Creating content on Xperia 5 IV allows you to use your imagination, packing progressive technology into a compact device you can carry around allows everyday people to become filmmakers," commented Nathan James Tettey, Music Video Director.
Cat Burns used the Music Proiv app to record an acapella of the chorus used in the video. "Being able to record great audio and upload it straight away without having to use a laptop is such a great feature and saves time in my hectic schedule," said Cat Burns, Sony Music artist.
Music Pro can reproduce the frequency response of a condenser microphone while producing the reverberation of a studio mix. Sound recording and editing is free of charge, while cloud processing for the highest-quality sound is subject to a monthly fee.
The Xperia 5 IV offers all the speed, performance and reliability required for mobile gaming at the highest level. Native 120Hz display and 240Hz Motion blur reduction displays games clearly and smoothly. The 240Hz touch scanning rate supports fast and precise moves, exactly as the gamer intended, during game play. In addition, the Game Enhanceriv feature allows players to customize picture and sound settings to perfect their gaming experience.
Real-time live streaming on social media is also possible on the Xperia 5 IV. Players can check their audience's comments in real time, and game commentary is easy to turn on or offv. Thanks to high-quality recording in up to 120fps, gamers can also record and share their winning moments.
The Xperia 5 IV offers Sony's 360 Reality Audio and has three options for high-quality audio, which includes a wired 3.5mm audio jack, wireless headphones, or front-facing Full-Stage stereo speakers. The stereo speakers include a new structure that produces clearer sound and low-frequency performance. By combining DSEE Ultimate and LDAC support, the Xperia 5 IV supports streaming services with high resolution sound quality. The Xperia 5 IV also supports the latest Bluetooth LE Audiovi.
Individuals can also use Music Provii to record vocals and music as if recorded in a professional studio. This allows individuals to record and edit multiple tracks directly on the Xperia 5 IV and upload their recordings to the cloud. From there, AI can be applied using Sony's unique sound source separation technology to reduce noise and separate vocal and acoustic guitar sounds.
This new device is Sony Xperia's brightest ever FHD+ display and is approximately 50% brighterviii than the previous 5 series model. Viewing and experiencing content is improved on the Xperia 5 IV with Real-Time HDR Driveix. This increases the image quality by reproducing gradation of overexposed and underexposed areas. The Xperia 5 IV also offers a uniquely immersive viewing experience with a 6.1" 21:9 FHD+ HDR OLED display.
The Xperia 5 IV combines powerful, reliable performance with a range of practical features to enhance everyday life. The flagship Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platformx delivers groundbreaking performance and innovation in AI, gaming, and connectivity for a premium experience.
The Xperia 5 IV offers plenty of power with a 5,000mAh battery and adaptive charging that allows the battery life to be extended up to three yearsxi. When needing a boost, the device can fast charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes with the charger XQZ-UC1xii (sold separately). The Xperia 5 IV also offers Battery Share, to easily charge additional devices. For additional charging options, the Xperia 5 IV allows for wireless chargingxiii.
As part of Sony's sustainability initiative, the Xperia 5 IV features no plastic in its packagingxiv, with plastic components either eliminated or replaced with paper materials.
The Xperia 5 IV will be available at the end of October 2022 for approximately $1,000.00 USD. It will be sold unlocked in black at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout the United States. A green color variation will be available exclusively at www.electronics.sony.com. Pre-orders for the Xperia 5 IV will begin today, September 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
For a limited time, customers who pre-order the Xperia 5 IV starting September 1, 2022, will be eligible to receive Sony's latest WF-1000XM4 true wireless noise cancelling earbuds with purchase (a $280.00 USD value)xv.
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Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
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TECNO will launch its laptop product line of MEGABOOK Series at IFA 2022, which is the newest addition to TECNO's AIoT ecosystem.
BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TECNO, the global premium smartphone and smart device brand, has just revealed that it will come to IFA 2022, and launch a new product line of laptop MEGABOOK Series, which marks a new milestone for TECNO and its AIoT ecosystem. TECNO MEGABOOK Series are designed to be lighter but better series laptops, which comes with 3 series of basic T Series, Flagship S Series, and 2in1 Series. At IFA, TECNO will officially release the MEGABOOK T Series with 2 models.
"Built on our unique heritage of making stylishly crafted product and innovative technologies available to more consumers globally, TECNO keep pushing the boundaries of innovation to unlock the best contemporary technologies." said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. "We are very excited to make a difference to the laptop segment and bring another better choice to our consumers with the launch of TECNO MEGABOOK series."
TECNO is a leading international smart device brand with operations in over 70 counties globally, committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals globally. TECNO not only offers a wide range of smart phones, the company also has built its AIoT ecosystem since 2019 from laptops, tablets, smart wearables and to smart home devices, changing the way how daily tasks are done and how consumers interact between multiple devices .
TECNO AIoT focused on enriching its products of smart audio, smart wearable, smart accessories and smart home since 2019 with many launches. Just recently in past quarter, it launched a TWS earbuds SONIC 1 including a special version related to the concept of blending technology and art through a partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston with TECNO CAMON 19 Series smartphone as a special-edition gift set. TECNO AIoT also launched a smart home product IP camera TH300 and a related APP TECNO SAMRT HOME at the beginning of 2022.
In addition to the MEGABOOK series to launch at IFA 2022, Berlin, some selected newest IoT smart products will be presented at the event. Welcome to visit TECNO at Hall 11.2 , Stand 110.
For more information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com or follow @TECNOMOBILE and @TECNOAIoT.
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Company announcement (No. 14/2022)
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SUGAR LAND, Texas and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) ("Noble") and The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S (CSE: DRLCO) ("Maersk Drilling") today provided a further update on the merger control process for their proposed business combination announced on 10 November 2021 (the "Business Combination"), as the UK Competition and Markets Authority (the "CMA") has today published its decision not to refer the Business Combination for further in-depth Phase 2 review and has completed its review of the Business Combination.
On 9 May 2022, the CMA published its decision that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a sale of certain rigs to a suitable purchaser together with sufficient supporting infrastructure might be accepted by the CMA to address its concerns related to lessening of competition created by the Business Combination. On 23 June 2022, Noble announced that it had entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell five jackup rigs (Noble Hans Deul, Noble Sam Hartley, Noble Sam Turner, Noble Houston Colbert, and Noble Lloyd Noble, together the "Remedy Rigs") to a subsidiary of Shelf Drilling, Ltd. ("Shelf Drilling").
The CMA has today announced that it has accepted legally binding undertakings from Noble and Maersk Drilling. These undertakings require Noble to divest the Remedy Rigs, and related offshore and onshore personnel and assets and related operations, to a subsidiary of Shelf Drilling. The acceptance of these undertakings means that the CMA has decided not to refer the Business Combination for an in-depth Phase 2 review and completes the CMA's review of the Business Combination.
On 8 August 2022, Noble Corporation plc ("Topco") published its voluntary public share exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") in connection with the Business Combination. Completion of the Exchange Offer is conditional upon, amongst other things, the approval of the Business Combination by the CMA and certain other regulatory authorities with responsibility for merger control matters. Following today's announcement, all merger control conditions to the Exchange Offer have now been satisfied.
In addition to certain other customary conditions, including the receipt of approvals for the listing of Topco's shares ("Topco Shares") on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S, completion of the Exchange Offer remains conditional upon Topco obtaining acceptances of the Exchange Offer representing at least 80% of the outstanding share capital and voting rights of Maersk Drilling, excluding any treasury shares held by Maersk Drilling.
Subject to completion of the Exchange Offer, Topco intends to cause the Maersk Drilling shares to be delisted from Nasdaq Copenhagen at an appropriate time and subject to approval by Nasdaq Copenhagen. Further, if Topco holds more than 90% of all Maersk Drilling shares and voting rights (excluding treasury shares) upon completion of the Exchange Offer, Topco intends to conduct a compulsory purchase of the remaining minority Maersk Drilling shares in accordance with the Danish Companies Act.
The Board of Directors of Maersk Drilling has unanimously recommended that Maersk Drilling shareholders accept the Exchange Offer. APMH Invest A/S, holding approximately 42% of Maersk Drilling's total share capital and voting rights, has irrevocably undertaken to accept the Exchange Offer. In addition, A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Familiefond and Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, holding in aggregate approximately 12% of Maersk Drilling's total share capital and voting rights, have expressed their intention to accept the Exchange Offer.
The offer period for the Exchange Offer is expected to expire on 8 September 2022 at 23:59 (CEST), subject to any extensions of the offer period. Please note that certain account holding institutions may have earlier deadlines for submission of acceptance forms.
The full terms, conditions and essential elements of the Exchange Offer are contained within the offer document published on 8 August 2022, which together with the acceptance form and other supporting materials are available on www.noblecorp.com and investor.maerskdrilling.com, subject to regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions.
About Maersk Drilling
With 50 years of experience operating in the most challenging offshore environments, Maersk Drilling (CSE:DRLCO) provides responsible drilling services to energy companies worldwide. Headquartered in Denmark, Maersk Drilling owns and operates a fleet of offshore drilling rigs and specialises in harsh environment and deepwater operations. For more information about Maersk Drilling, visit www.maerskdrilling.com.
About Noble
Noble (NYSE: NE) is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. Noble owns and operates one of the most modern, versatile, and technically advanced fleets in the offshore drilling industry. Noble and its predecessors have been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921. Currently, Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high-specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Additional information on Noble is available at www.noblecorp.com.
About Topco
Topco is a public limited company formed under the laws of England and Wales and is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Noble. To date, Topco does not own any material business assets or operate any business. Upon consummation of the business combination with Maersk Drilling, Topco will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S, and Topco will own the businesses of Noble, Maersk Drilling and their respective subsidiaries. For additional information on Topco, visit www.noblecorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of United States federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by terminology such as "believe," "may," "will," "potentially," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "should," "project," "target," "plan," "expect," or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. The absence of these words, however, does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations, beliefs, estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable as and when made, are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties.
Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document. There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting Noble, Maersk Drilling or any successor entity of the Business Combination will be those that we have anticipated.
These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond Noble's or Maersk Drilling's control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements or from our historical experience and our present expectations or projects. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the parties' businesses, including those described in Noble's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed from time to time by Noble and Topco with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Topco, Noble and Maersk Drilling wish to caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Topco, Noble and Maersk Drilling are not undertaking any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, Topco has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC that includes (1) a proxy statement of Noble that also constitutes a prospectus for Topco and (2) an offering prospectus of Topco to be used in connection with Topco's offer to exchange shares in Maersk Drilling for Topco shares. The registration statement on Form S-4, as amended, was declared effective by the SEC on 11 April 2022. In addition, on 8 August 2022, Topco has also published an offer document (the "Offer Document") and an exemption document (the "Exemption Document") as approved by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) in relation to the Exchange Offer.. This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed business combination.
INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, THE EXEMPTION DOCUMENT AND THE OFFER DOCUMENT RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION IN THEIR ENTIRETY AS WELL AS ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE FILED BY EACH OF TOPCO AND NOBLE WITH THE SEC OR THE DANISH FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY OR PUBLISHED ON NOBLE'S AND/OR MAERSK DRILLING'S WEBSITES AT WWW.NOBLECORP.COM AND WWW.MAERSKDRILLING.COM, RESPECTIVELY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TOPCO, MAERSK DRILLING AND NOBLE, THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION AND RELATED MATTERS.
Investors and shareholders can obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and all other documents filed with the SEC by Topco and Noble through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and shareholders are able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents related thereto on Maersk Drilling's website at www.maerskdrilling.com or Noble's website at www.noblecorp.com, or by written request to Noble at Noble Corporation, Attn: Richard B. Barker, 13135 Dairy Ashford, Suite 800, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.
Important Notice
This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute or contain any invitation, solicitation, recommendation, offer or advice to any person to subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of Noble, Maersk Drilling or Topco. Final terms and further provisions regarding the Exchange Offer are disclosed in the Offer Document, the Exemption Document and in documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC.
Unless required by mandatory law, no action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction other than Denmark and the United States that would permit a public offering of shares in Topco, the Topco Shares, the Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares, or permit possession or distribution of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document or any advertising material relating to the Topco Shares, the Acceptance Shares (as defined in the Offer Document) or Cash Acceptance Shares (as defined in the Offer Document), except as described in the Offer Document or the Exemption Document.
NEITHER THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY U.S. STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION BETWEEN NOBLE AND MAERSK DRILLING OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE EXEMPTION DOCUMENT, THE OFFER DOCUMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OFFER. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE UNDER U.S. LAW.
In any member state of the European Economic Area other than Denmark (each a "Relevant State"), this announcement, including any attachments hereto, is only addressed to, and is only directed at shareholders of Maersk Drilling in that Relevant State that fulfil the criteria for exemption from the obligation to publish a prospectus, including qualified investors, within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.
This announcement, including any attachments hereto, has been prepared on the basis that all offers of Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares offered in the Exchange Offer, other than the offer contemplated in Denmark, will be made pursuant to an exemption under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation") from the requirement to produce a prospectus for offers of Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares. Accordingly, any person making or intending to make any offer within a Relevant State of Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance may only do so in circumstances in which no obligation arises for Topco to produce a prospectus for such offer. Topco has not authorised, and Topco will not authorise, the making of any offer of Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares through any financial intermediary, other than offers made by Topco which constitute the final offer of Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares as contemplated through the Exchange Offer.
The Topco Shares, the Acceptance Shares and the Cash Acceptance Shares offered in the Exchange Offer have not been, and will not be, offered to the public in any Relevant State. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an offering of the Topco Shares, the Acceptance Shares and the Cash Acceptance Shares offered in the Exchange Offer may be made in a Relevant State: (i) to any qualified investor as defined in the Prospectus Regulation; (ii) to fewer than 150 natural or legal persons per Relevant State (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Regulation); (iii) to investors who acquire Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares and Cash Acceptance Shares for a total consideration of at least EUR 100,000 per investor, for each separate offer; and (iv) in any other circumstances falling within Article 1(4) of the Prospectus Regulation, subject to obtaining the prior consent of Topco and provided that no such offer of Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares shall result in a requirement for the publication by Topco of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Regulation or a supplementary prospectus pursuant to Article 23 of the Prospectus Regulation.
For the purposes of the foregoing paragraph, the expression an "offer to the public" in relation to any Topco Shares, Acceptance Shares or Cash Acceptance Shares in any Relevant State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the Exchange Offer as to enable an investor to decide to participate in the Exchange Offer.
In the United Kingdom, this announcement, including any attachments hereto, is only addressed to and directed at persons who are (a) both "qualified investors" (within the meaning of the UK version of the Prospectus Regulation as it forms part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and either(i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "FSMA Order"); or (ii) persons who are high net worth entities falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the FSMA Order; and/or (b) persons to whom it may otherwise lawfully be communicated to, including under the FSMA Order (all such persons (a) and (b) together being referred to as "U.K. Relevant Persons"). Any investment activity to which this announcement, including any attachments hereto, is only available to U.K. Relevant Persons. Any person who is not a U.K. Relevant Person should not act on or rely on this announcement, including any attachments hereto, or any of its contents.
The Exchange Offer is subject to the laws of Denmark. The Exchange Offer relates to the securities of a Danish company and is subject to the disclosure requirements applicable under Danish law, which may be different in material aspects from those applicable in the United States, the United Kingdom or any other applicable jurisdiction.
The Exchange Offer is being made in the U.S. pursuant to Section 14(e) of, and Regulation 14E promulgated under, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), subject to the exemptions provided by Rule 14d-1(c) under the Exchange Act and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of Danish law. The Exchange Offer is not subject to Section 14(d)(1) of, or Regulation 14D promulgated under, the Exchange Act. Maersk Drilling is not currently subject to the periodic reporting requirements under the Exchange Act and is not required to, and does not, file any reports with the SEC thereunder.
The Exchange Offer is made to Maersk Drilling Shareholders who are residing in the United States, or who are U.K. Relevant Persons residing in the United Kingdom, on the same terms and conditions as those made to all other Maersk Drilling Shareholders to whom the Exchange Offer is made. Any information documents are being disseminated to Maersk Drilling Shareholders who are residing in the United States, or who are U.K. Relevant Persons residing in the United Kingdom, on a basis reasonably comparable to the method that such documents are provided to the other Maersk Drilling Shareholders.
In addition, the procedures for the tender of Maersk Drilling Shares and settlement of the consideration due to each Maersk Drilling Shareholder who accepts the Exchange Offer will be carried out in accordance with the rules applicable in Denmark, which may differ in material aspects from the rules and procedures applicable to a tender offer for the securities of a domestic company in the United States or the United Kingdom, in particular with respect to withdrawal rights, offer timetable, settlement procedures and the payment date of the securities.
This announcement, including any attachments hereto, does not comprise a prospectus for the purposes of the U.K. Prospectus Regulation and has not been approved by or filed with the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.
If Topco obtains the requisite number of Maersk Drilling Shares, each Maersk Drilling Shareholder residing in the United Kingdom who is not a U.K. Relevant Person may have their Maersk Drilling Shares compulsorily acquired under the compulsory purchase provisions of the Danish Companies Act.
The Exchange Offer is not being made, and the Maersk Drilling Shares will not be accepted for purchase from or on behalf of persons, in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities laws or other laws, rules or regulations of such jurisdiction or would require any registration, approval or filing with any regulatory authority not expressly contemplated by the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document. Persons obtaining the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document and/or into whose possession the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document comes are required to take due note and observe all such restrictions and obtain any necessary authorisations, approvals or consents. Neither Topco nor any of its advisors accept any liability for any violation by any person of any such restriction. Any person (including, without limitation, custodians, nominees and trustees) who intends to forward the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document or any related document to any jurisdiction outside Denmark should inform themselves of the laws of the relevant jurisdiction and should also carefully read the information contained in the Offer Document and the Exemption Document, before taking any action. The distribution of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document in jurisdictions other than Denmark may be restricted by law, and, therefore, persons who come into possession of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document should inform themselves about and observe such restrictions. Any failure to comply with any such restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws and regulations of any such jurisdiction.
Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws. It is the responsibility of all persons obtaining the Offer Document, the acceptance form included as Appendix 1 in the Offer Document, the Exemption Document and/or other documents relating to the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document or to the Exchange Offer or into whose possession such documents otherwise come, to inform themselves of and observe all such restrictions. Any recipient of the Offer Document and/or the Exemption Document who is in any doubt in relation to these restrictions should consult its, his or her professional advisors in the relevant jurisdiction. Neither Topco nor the financial advisors to Noble accept or assume any responsibility or liability for any violation by any person whomsoever of any such restriction.
In accordance with customary Danish practice and subject to the requirements of Danish law, rules and regulations, Topco or any entity acting in concert with Topco and any of their respective nominees or brokers (acting as agents or in a similar capacity), may from time to time make certain purchases of, or arrangements to purchase, Maersk Drilling Shares or securities that are convertible into, exchangeable for or exercisable for Maersk Drilling Shares outside the Exchange Offer, before or during the period in which the Exchange Offer remains open for acceptance. These purchases may occur either in the open market at prevailing prices or in private transactions at negotiated prices, in each case, to the extent permissible under law (include Rule 14e-5 under the Exchange Act). Any information about such purchases will be announced through Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S and relevant electronic media if, and to the extent, such announcement is required under applicable Danish law, rules or regulations. In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the financial advisors to Topco, Noble, any entity acting in concert with Topco, or Danske Bank A/S as settlement agent, and their respective affiliates, may make or hold a broad array of investments including serving as counterparties to certain derivative and hedging arrangements and actively trade debt and equity financial instruments (or related derivative financial instruments) and other types of financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers, and such investment and financial instrument activities may involve securities and/or instruments of Maersk Drilling.
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Viaccess-Orca's Dynamic Watermarking Technology Will Be Integrated With Harmonic's VOS360 Cloud SaaS Platform
PARIS and SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viaccess-Orca (VO), a global leader providing OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions, and Harmonic, the worldwide leader in video delivery solutions, announced today that the two companies are joining forces to improve content protection for live sports streaming. VO's dynamic watermarking technology will be integrated with Harmonic's market-leading VOS®360 cloud SaaS platform, offering content owners and providers a simple, scalable solution for quickly identifying piracy sources and stopping content restreaming.
"Sports piracy is a dangerous threat to the industry, costing billions of dollars in revenue loss every year," said Mathieu Harel, Product Director of Watermarking at Viaccess-Orca. "By integrating our dynamic watermarking technology with Harmonic's cloud platform, we are empowering sports content owners and content providers with a flexible business model, making it simpler and safer than ever to deliver premium live sports content."
Content owners will be able to utilize VO's dynamic watermarking as a service on the Harmonic VOS360 SaaS platform for the entire duration of sports events. The server-side software can easily be used, on the fly, by new and existing customers.
"The ultimate way to protect live sports content is with a robust watermarking technology," said Eric Gallier, Vice President, Video Customer Solutions at Harmonic. "We're excited to bring Viaccess-Orca's dynamic watermarking technology to our VOS360 SaaS platform. With this new integration, we're offering an automated and scalable event-based Anti-Piracy solution to safeguard live sports content."
VO's dynamic watermarking detects content redistributed from broadcast, IPTV, and OTT networks. Using the state-of-the-art technology, operators can identify and remove the source of restreaming within minutes, which is critical for live sports events. Blind identification on VO's dynamic watermarking technology eliminates the need for metadata and enables content providers to automatically detect the chunk size of the original stream. Fully scalable, dynamic watermarking can scan millions of devices at once and instantly pinpoint those that are pirating content.
Harmonic's VOS360 cloud platform simplifies the delivery and monetization of live sports content at scale, ensuring low latency and pristine video quality up to UHD. Running on three major public clouds, the end-to-end SaaS platform provides unparalleled agility, resiliency, security, and scalability for a superior viewing experience. Based on a pay-per-use business model, the VOS360 platform enables operators to only pay for watermarking when needed.
Viaccess-Orca will demonstrate its dynamic watermarking technology at IBC2022, Sept. 9-12 at stand 1.A51. Harmonic will highlight its VOS360 platform during one-on-one meetings with attendees at IBC2022, in stand 1.B20. To schedule a meeting with Viaccess-Orca visit https://www.viaccess-orca.com/ibc_2022 and with Harmonic, visit https://info.harmonicinc.com/ibc-2022. More information about the companies' solutions is available at www.viaccess-orca.com and www.harmonicinc.com.
Viaccess-Orca is a leading global solutions provider of OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions. The company offers an extensive range of innovative, end-to-end, modular solutions for content delivery, protection, discovery, and monetization. With over 20 years of industry leadership, Viaccess-Orca helps content providers and TV operators shape a smarter and safer TV and OTT experience. With its expertise in security, VO is also helping the digital manufacturing industry protect their assets. Viaccess-Orca is part of the Orange Group and the company's solutions have been deployed in over 35 countries. For more information, visit www.viaccess-orca.com or follow the company on Twitter @ViaccessOrca and LinkedIn.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized cable access and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized cable access networking via the industry's first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The W-Foundation (Wook Lee, Chairman of the W-Foundation), official partner of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), successfully held the 1st Conference of Global Climate Action Fund at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, Korea from August 22 to 24, ahead of the upcoming COP 27, which is being held in Egypt November of this year.
The Conference's view is that despite concerted global efforts by institutions and governments to promote innovations that can help address and mitigate climate change, many promising technologies and ideas remain stalled in development due to barriers in finance, policy and management resources.
The mission of the global alliance for Global Climate Action Fund (GCAF) is to identify and support promising climate action technologies and ideas globally. By bringing to the table a close-knit community of cross-disciplinary practitioners and experts in finance, policy and management, the Conference is well positioned to help promising climate technology projects overcome these barriers in a spirit of radical collaboration.
Over 6 widely attended sessions covering ESG, Finance, Action, Technology, Innovation and Transportation, this year's inaugural conference highlighted the global private sector's leadership and participation in high-impact initiatives for Net-Zero. The Conference of Global Climate Action Fund will be an annual event. While the inaugural conference was held in Korea, where the W-Foundation is headquartered, the venue for next year's event will be decided in Egypt at COP 27.
Along with the UNFCCC and representatives of governments and institutions, global leaders from leading companies around the world such as S&P Global, YIDO, GroupM, Loreal, Deutsche Bank, Schneider Electric, Schlumberger, Borealis Group, SBS, Techstars, CGI, Globe Telecom, Oriental Brewery (AB InBev Family) participated in the Conference. These companies and organizations agreed to join in alliance with the Global Climate Action Fund over coming years to identify and support innovative climate technologies and ideas.
The W-Foundation Chairman Wook Lee highlighted that, "It was a privilege to bring together the leaders and experts of global companies that are leading the private sector's efforts to address and mitigate climate change. We look forward to working closely with these alliance partners to identify and help promising technologies and ideas overcome barriers and find ways to achieve scale and relevance in the market. We believe this will be critical to our path to getting to Net-Zero."
W-Foundation (Official partner of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) is a non-profit organization founded in 2012. W-Foundation is committed to leading and enabling a broad-based public support for nature conservation, climate change mitigation and immediate relief for refugees impacted by climate change and natural disasters. W-Foundation partners with like-minded individuals, corporations and organizations around the world to build and sustain a broad-based movement to making a difference for our shared future.
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XUZHOU, China, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The XR1600E, the world's largest rotary drilling rig developed by XCMG (SHE:000425), has officially rolled off the assembly line. It was designed and put into production especially for large-scale bridge pile construction and offshore wind power piling projects.
The model has set a number of world records with a maximum drilling diameter of 7.5 meters and maximum drilling depth of 190 meters, and the output torque of its power head is 1600kNm. The rotary drilling rig has a height of 42 meters and a weight of 520 tons.
The XR1600E is developed with the advanced technologies, including dual power source cooperative control and modular combination technology of super-large tonnage rotary drilling rigs. The drill pile features visualized anti-banding rod technology that reduces the risk of smashing rods by 95 percent to ensure the safety of piling and foundation operations.
"The XR1600E owns more than 20 patents for invention and has fully elevated the level of construction capacity, performance, and safety, tackling the bottleneck problems of large-scale foundation construction like low efficiency and high cost that traditionally use reverse circulation drill to deliver high-quality piling performance. It will support the super infrastructure construction and create greater value for customers," said Wang Min, Chairman and CEO of XCMG.
The XR1600E will be widely used for cast-in-place concrete piles in projects of super-large diameter and super-hard rock at super-deep.
Enabled by strong technical expertise and an R&D platform, XCMG has launched a series of super tonnage products, including XR550D, XR800E, XR1200E, and more. The XR1600E, as the world's No.1 drill, is capable of meeting the requirements of large-scale construction projects, such as cross-sea bridges, offshore wind power farms and super high-rise buildings.
The XR1600E was among the first products shipped from XCMG Foundation's new manufacturing base, which was built with a total investment of 5 billion yuan. When completed, the base will have an annual production capacity of 12,000 sets of various machinery equipment and is expected to generate 20 billion yuan in operating revenue by 2025. In the future, the base will become an important pillar for XCMG Foundation's development of five major sectors, namely piling machinery, trenchless piling machinery, mining machinery, mining and tunneling machinery, as well as resource drilling machinery.
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HUDDINGE, Sweden, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XNK Therapeutics AB ("XNK") today announced the successful completion of the building phase of the company's new GMP clean room facility.
All equipment and systems are now installed, and qualification of the clean room is complete, while validation and qualification of equipment and systems are progressing according to plan. The first technical batch has been produced in the facility, demonstrating the ability to run a production process.
"XNK has worked hard over the past year planning for this new GMP facility that will enable the aseptic production of ATMPs and clinical material for future studies," said Paul Do, Head of Clinical Manufacturing and Engineering at XNK Therapeutics. "This is an important step in the company's ambitious growth plan to enable further larger clinical studies with our natural killer cell-based therapies."
The GMP facility comprises approximately 350 square meters and includes 150 square meters of clean rooms, quality control (QC) lab, storage for materials and end product, and office space. The facility is located at the Novum research park at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge, Sweden.
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About XNK Therapeutics AB
XNK Therapeutics is a clinical stage, immunotherapy company focusing its efforts on preventing and treating cancer by developing novel NK cell-based therapies. The company is at the forefront of the development of autologous NK cell-based products using its proprietary technology platform. The company's platform technology and lead investigational candidate drug was developed specifically to target cancers, including settings where allogeneic cell products are not readily applicable. The Company's objective is for its investigational candidate drug and proprietary platform technology to constitute key components in the cancer treatments of tomorrow. XNK Therapeutics is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. For more info, please visit www.xnktherapeutics.com.
About XNK Therapeutics's technology platform
The platform has ideal properties to produce autologous NK cell-based drug candidates for targeting malignant diseases across a wide range of indications in mono- and combination therapy. It encompasses a unique closed manufacturing system for development of the NK cell-based products. The process includes a selective expansion and activation of NK cells from peripheral blood of patients with cancer. The product is produced in less than three weeks. It is delivered to the clinic upon need, where the product is thawed and infused into the patient without any further processing. The product has demonstrated an up to 10-year stability in liquid nitrogen. The assets of XNK Therapeutics are protected by patents in the US, Europe and certain other jurisdictions. Additional patent applications have been filed.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.COM, the world's first social-infused digital assets trading platform, is proud to announce its new listing of KFA Coin (KFA). The listing has taken place on August 29, 2022, at 08:00 (UTC), as a KFA and Tether (USDT) trading pair, on the platform's Main Zone Web3.
Prior to the listing, users are encouraged to deposit their crypto assets on August 28, 2022, at 8:00 (UTC) to prepare for the KFA/USDT trading. The listing aims to increase KFA Coin's user reach and adoption.
Introducing KFA, the Governance Currency of the KFA Coin Ecosystem
Aiming to revolutionize the traditional mode of payment, KFA was coined using the Tron mainnet blockchain, to be used as the true digital currency for executing transactions in a real economy rather than just a mere virtual currency. The coin, which is based on Tron's blockchain technology, has a total supply of 200,000,000 KFA, of which 50% is allocated to the platform's Foundation, 30% is provided as a reward to anyone who uses the coin, 10% is given to the platform's partners, and the remaining 10% is distributed among the KFA Coin Team & Advisors.
The primary usage of the KFA coin is for remittance and payment. Moreover, it is optimized and suited for financial transactions, including P2P remittances to overseas remittance services. It can also be used to facilitate trade settlements between companies to provide a completely decentralized experience to users. Additionally, use the KFA coin in the platform's integrated online shopping mall, for grocery purchases, and more.
With this new listing, anyone who is interested in trading KFA/USDT will officially have the withdrawal option on August 31, 2022, at 08:00 (UTC). Take part and explore trading KFA hassle-free on the exchange.
About KFA Coin (KFA)
KFA Coin is a blockchain-based algorithmic cryptocurrency platform with a large and meaningful aim to "disrupt the crypto trading industry by lowering the barrier to creating algorithmic trading models." KFA is the native utility currency of the KFA Coin project, which allows users to access all the features, products, and services of the platform. The user experience of the coin is fluid and effective because of its design and implementation, which lowers entry barriers for crypto trading models.
Furthermore, the KFA Coin is used mainly for four projects supported by the Foundation. DIBAPAY, Remittance Platform, Payment Project, and Online Shopping Mall are the supported projects of the coin.
Website: https://www.kfacoin.com/
About XT.COM
By consistently expanding its ecosystem, XT.COM is dedicated to providing users with the most secure, trusted, and hassle-free digital asset trading services. Our exchange is built from a desire to give everyone access to digital assets regardless where you are.
Founded in 2018, XT.COM now serves more than 6 million registered users, over 500,000+ monthly active users and 40+ million users in the ecosystem. Covering a rich variety of trading categories together with an NFT aggregated marketplace, our platform strives to cater to its large user base by providing a secure, trusted and intuitive trading experience.
As the world's first social-infused digital assets trading platform, XT.COM also supports social networking platform based transactions to make our crypto services more accessible to users all over the world. Furthermore, to ensure optimal data integrity and security, we see user security as our top priority at XT.COM.
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HUHHOT, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yili Group (600887.SS)'s total revenue and net profit reached new heights of RMB 63.463 billion ($9.2 billion) and RMB 6.139 billion ($0.89 billion), up by 12.31% and 15.40% year-on-year, respectively, according to its FY2022 H1 report released on August 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the company's total revenue outperformed the second tier by over RMB 15 billion ($2.17 billion), widening the gap to 33% from 25% in the previous year.
Yili's milk powder and dairy product business achieved a growth rate of 58.28%, which was the fastest in the dairy industry. Its infant formula realized the fastest growth and adult milk powder remained the leader in its segment; the cheese category also grew by leaps-and-bounds, expanding by over 40%; the liquid milk business took the largest market share with an expanding strength; growing at a rate of 31.71%, the ice cream business topped the industry and has held the largest market share for 28 years in a row.
Core business achieves a stronger lead, and new growth drivers show faster momentum
During the reporting period, Yili's liquid milk business had a total revenue of RMB 42.892 billion ($6.218 billion), leading the industry in terms of scale and market share. The AMBPOMIAL retained the first position in its category with a market share of 65%. As the top brand of organic milk, Satine continued to hold the largest market share in the industry.
Yili's ice cream business kept growing with a wider margin during the same period, topping the industry with year-on-year growth in sales of 31.71%.
As Yili's second growth curve, the milk powder, cheese business and other dairy products kept growing at a pace which far outstripped its peers, realizing revenue of RMB 12.071 billion ($1.75 billion) in FY2022 H1.
Innovation accelerates and new product growth exceeds expectations
Yili accelerated its pace of rolling out new products and full life-cycle coverage, with new products revenue accounting for 12.48%.
Satine Ultra-filtered Milk, Cute Star A2β-casein Pure Milk, Jinlingguan Seine Mouiller A2 OPO Organic Infant Formula and other new products have been launched.
Yili has also kept focusing on organic milk, milk-based nutrients, cheese snacks, natural mineral water and other businesses that show high growth potential. These categories are growing by over 20% year-on-year, of which the sales of Inikin Yike live fountain have more than doubled in H1 this year.
Consumer trust enables growth despite challenges
To better serve consumers, Yili remains committed to its core capacities such as product quality, channels and resources.
Yili has extended its reach to novel channels by seizing new growth opportunities in maternal and infant, catering, e-commerce, community group purchases and other special channels.
Despite COVID-19 and the impact of inflation, Yili has ensured timely delivery of products by optimizing global supply chain networks. Utilizing its global operating platform, Yili has enabled efficient coordination among its bases in China, Southeast Asian countries and New Zealand, with its overseas revenue expanding by 58% year-on-year.
Commenting on Yili's future development, Pan Gang, Chairman and President of Yili Group, said, "Despite the challenges in the external environment, we remain confident and capable of improving our core competencies after surpassing the annual income of over RMB 100 billion ($14.49 billion), so that we may unleash the potential for value creation and future development. At the same time, we will share our values with consumers, employees, players across the whole industrial chain and all of society under the guidance of our New Vision for Value Creation."
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Rings of Power, set thousands of years before the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, is Amazon's shot at a big, pop culture bending hit, with a budget estimated at least $100 million a season.
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Rings of Power, set thousands of years before the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, is Amazon's shot at a big, pop culture bending hit, with a budget estimated at least $100 million a season.
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On a steamy morning in late July, a moving truck maneuvers up to a brick office complex in College Park, Md., outside Washington, D.C.
Shrink-wrapped inside the truck are the workings of a clinic that will offer abortions through all trimesters of pregnancy: an ultrasound machine, recovery room chairs, patient gowns, and boxes upon boxes of medical instruments and equipment.
"I'm looking at this and really glad we got the 26-foot truck, 'cause it's a ton of stuff!" says Dr. Diane Horvath, an obstetrician-gynecologist and co-owner of the upcoming clinic, Partners in Abortion Care.
When it opens sometime after Labor Day, Partners in Abortion Care will be one of only a handful of clinics in the United States that offer abortions into the third trimester — in this case, up to 34 weeks' gestation. A full-term pregnancy typically lasts 40 weeks.
The clinic expects to treat an influx of patients coming north from states with abortion bans enacted after the Supreme Court decision in June that overturned Roe v. Wade.
All-trimester abortion care "is a really politicized topic," Horvath says, "and it shouldn't be. Every time we draw a line and we say 'no more abortions after this point,' someone's going to fall on the other side of that line, and they're going to be harmed."
Rehomed equipment at a new clinic
The equipment in the moving truck has come full circle. The Maryland clinic bought all of it second-hand from a clinic in Savannah, Ga., that shut down in June after 40 years providing abortions.
It was one of many facilities that either shut down or stopped offering abortion services in states with bans enacted after Roe was overturned.
Georgia now bans most abortions after about six weeks.
By contrast, Maryland has liberal abortion laws, and in July a law took effect that further expands abortion access. Now, along with physicians, qualified health providers including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and midwives are allowed to perform abortions.
As they watch volunteers move the equipment into their office space, Horvath tears up and embraces her business partner, Morgan Nuzzo, a certified nurse-midwife.
"Whooh," Horvath says with a sigh. "I was thinking about how Georgia lost access to abortion, like, this week. And we're getting this equipment from them. So — it feels very heavy."
"We're going to take good care of the equipment," adds Nuzzo. "We keep talking about it as 'rehoming.' "
Third-trimester abortions are rare
According to the most recent statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vast majority of abortions in the United States were performed on or before 13 weeks' gestation. Fewer than 1% were performed on or after 21 weeks.
When their all-trimester clinic opens, Horvath and Nuzzo expect to treat perhaps 10 people each week.
It could be someone whose fetus has serious anomalies, which are often only discovered later in pregnancy.
It could be a patient whose continued pregnancy threatens their health.
It could be someone who didn't discover they were pregnant until after the first trimester.
Also, Horvath says, tightened abortion restrictions will inevitably push patients seeking abortion care later into their pregnancies.
"We're definitely going to be seeing people who wanted an abortion two or three months ago," she says, "and could not navigate the web of restrictions, or could not come up with the funding, or could not get transportation or child care or time off of work.
"That's a really common story," Horvath says. "And it's really sad, because it doesn't have to be this way."
Partners in Abortion Care expects it will be the southernmost facility offering abortions later in pregnancy.
As she anticipates the patients they'll serve, Nuzzo compares it to "opening floodgates."
"Somebody was saying the other day that a clinic in Maryland got 6,000 calls from patients in Georgia," Nuzzo says. "That's a daunting thing, to think that you're just standing there holding the gates closed. And just waiting for a flood of people to come in, in need."
Nuzzo has worked in abortion care for eight years. Many of those she's treated, she says, have been really young.
"They're children, you know?" she says. "And the worst things that you can imagine happening to people, have happened to the people that I've taken care of. Kidnappings, rape, incest, every type of abuse. And then the whole flip side of finding out that something horrible has happened to the pregnancy that you thought was going to be OK."
Nuzzo considers it a "sacred relationship" to be with someone during such an intimate and difficult time.
Bolstering clinic security
Because theirs will be an all-trimester clinic, the owners know it will be high-profile and especially vulnerable as a potential target of violence.
So their offices are being fortified with layers of extra security: Cameras. Heavy doors. Panic buttons.
When NPR visited in July, the front windows were getting coated with a layer of thick, tinted security film to prevent shattering.
According to the National Abortion Federation, there has been a steady rise in harassment and violence against abortion providers in recent years, including assaults, burglaries, and clinic invasions.
And the threat of murder looms, constantly.
Eleven people have been killed in attacks on clinics and providers since 1993.
"It's scary," says Nuzzo. "It's very hard to continue to do work when you think about all the violence that's directed at you. And it's not imagined. It's not made up. They want to kill us. They want to shoot us."
Which is why, Horvath says, they think about security at every step.
"I'm looking around all the time," she says. "I'm making sure that I have an awareness of all of my surroundings. I always look at all the cameras before I leave."
This has been Horvath's life for the 16 years she's worked in abortion care.
"I don't want to normalize it," she says, "'cause it's not normal. But I still come to work and I do this job because it's too important to not do it. I mean, the whole point of terrorism is to make you afraid. And what the anti-abortion folks are doing is terrorism."
A patchwork of funding
To launch their clinic, the partners have cobbled together funding from a variety of sources.
For starters, the women in Nuzzo's book group donated $15,000.
"These aren't people who have gobs of money," Nuzzo says. "These are people who did it because it was important."
A GoFundMe campaign has brought in more than $360,000.
The partners also got a small-business loan and a foundation grant.
All in all, they figure, it's enough to get the clinic fully staffed and off the ground for the first three to six months.
But when NPR visits the clinic again in mid-August, their hopes of opening right after Labor Day are mired in red tape:
They've been stymied by delays getting an updated application from the state of Maryland for their health care facility license. It's a typical bureaucratic holdup, Horvath says — nothing targeted at them specifically. But she's still frustrated.
"This is very time-sensitive for us, as you can imagine," she says. "We have a lot of people that need this care and have very few other options. And so I'm like – 'C'mon guys, like, we really need to get this together.' "
Meantime, they're hiring and training staff, including two nurses, Paige and Kayla, who asked that we use only their first names, out of security concerns.
Previously, they both worked on maternity wards in labor and delivery.
For Kayla, offering abortion through all trimesters means providing basic, essential health care.
"I know that it can be controversial to some people, but it is part of the scope of women's health. And I am very passionate about women's health, and I'm very passionate about safe abortion care," Kayla says.
For Paige, this summer's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was a turning point.
"This June, I walked out of my grandfather's funeral and turned my phone on to the decision, blasted all over my phone," Paige recalls.
"And it was kind of like the slap in the face I needed of like, why am I not doing this? How many people are lucky enough to have the education, have the skills, and have the passion to be able to do something about it in such a personal level?"
The clinic's owners say they feel called to do this work.
Nuzzo would like people to understand this:
"You know, we're not monsters," she says. "We're trying to help people. We're really, really, really trying to help people who are in absolutely unimaginable situations."
By talking about their work, Nuzzo says, maybe it will help dissolve the stigma around later abortion — and the people who seek it.
--NPR's Marisa Peñaloza contributed to this report.
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President Biden is reviving the central theme of his campaign: the battle for the soul of the nation. He's giving a prime-time speech tonight, kicking off a push to help Democrats in the midterms.
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President Biden is reviving the central theme of his campaign: the battle for the soul of the nation. He's giving a prime-time speech tonight, kicking off a push to help Democrats in the midterms.
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Last week, President Biden laid out a sweeping plan to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower. To get that maximum, individuals must earn less than $125,000 a year, or less than $250,000 a year for couples, and must have received a Pell Grant in college. Non-Pell borrowers who meet those income requirements qualify for $10,000 of forgiveness.
Beneath this seemingly straightforward plan, though, is a mountain of uncertainty about how, exactly, it will work. Naturally, borrowers have questions. Here are the answers we know so far:
1. Do I have to submit an application for loan forgiveness?
Most likely, yes. Those income rules we mentioned will require most borrowers to verify their income with the U.S. Department of Education. About 8 million people already have income information on file with the department; they should qualify to have their debts canceled automatically. But everyone else will have to submit an application to be considered.
The Education Department says that application will be available in early October and will take 4-6 weeks to process. Borrowers can sign up for email updates here.
There isn't currently a deadline to apply for forgiveness, but the administration recommends submitting applications before Nov. 15. That way the department has more time to process millions of applications before the student loan payment pause ends on Dec. 31.
2. What kinds of loans are included in Biden's forgiveness plan?
Undergraduate loans, graduate loans and Parent PLUS loans managed by the Department of Education are all eligible. Biden's plan only applies to federal student loans, though; private student loans are not eligible for forgiveness, even if they began as federal loans. If you're unsure what type of loans you have, contact your loan servicer.
3. My income fluctuated a lot during the pandemic. Which income year should I look at to see if I qualify for forgiveness?
According to a senior White House official, a borrower's income from either 2020 or 2021 must meet the loan forgiveness income requirements (less than $125,000 a year for an individual, or less than $250,000 a year for couples) in order for that borrower to qualify for loan forgiveness. More information on how to document your income will be available in the coming weeks.
4. Why does everyone keep saying "up to" $10,000 or $20,000?
You may have noticed in our coverage we always say borrowers are eligible for "up to" $10,000 or $20,000 of forgiveness. This language comes directly from the Education Department, and it's less confusing than it may sound.
Basically, if you owe $7,000 in student loans and qualify for $10,000 in forgiveness, you'll get all $7,000 erased, but that extra $3,000 won't be going into your pocket. That stays with the federal government.
One thing to keep in mind: If you made loan payments during the pandemic pause, and your loan balance is now below the baseline $10,000 or $20,000 for Pell recipients, you may want to ask for a refund so you can take advantage of the full forgiveness amount. More on that below.
5. I kept paying off my student loans during the payment pause. Can I get that money back and have more of my loans forgiven?
The short answer is yes. Many borrowers kept paying off their federal student loans during the payment pause because, with interest also paused, it was the perfect time to reduce their debts. These borrowers need not worry: They can still benefit from Biden's new loan cancellation plan, even if they paid off their student loans during the pause.
According to the Education Department's office of Federal Student Aid, "You can get a refund for any payment (including auto-debit payments) you make during the payment pause (beginning March 13, 2020). Contact your loan servicer to request that your payment be refunded."
Just remember, it will be a process, and you should make sure you qualify for some level of cancellation, either the baseline $10,000 or the $20,000 for Pell recipients, before requesting your refund. Once the refund is issued, your student loan balance will increase by the value of the refund. For example: Say you currently owe $7,000, after paying $2,000 during the moratorium. Once you receive your $2,000 refund, your balance will grow to $9,000. Your next step, then, will be requesting cancellation for that new total under Biden's plan.
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Steve Inskeep talks with Pakistan's minister for climate change, Senator Sherry Rehman, about deadly floods and whether disasters have become a new normal in the time of climate change.
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Steve Inskeep talks with Pakistan's minister for climate change, Senator Sherry Rehman, about deadly floods and whether disasters have become a new normal in the time of climate change.
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Democrats scored a notable win last night in Alaska, defeating former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin in the process.
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Democrats scored a notable win last night in Alaska, defeating former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin in the process.
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Europeans brace for a rough winter with surging gas prices NPR | By Willem Marx Published September 1, 2022 at 2:53 AM MDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Europeans face a tough winter as the price of gas – used to generate electricity and heating — soars. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-01/europeans-brace-for-a-rough-winter-with-surging-gas-prices | 2022-09-01T09:25:22Z |
NPR talks with Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson about longstanding problems with the Jackson, Mississippi water system that preceded flood damage to the city's water supply.
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NPR talks with Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson about longstanding problems with the Jackson, Mississippi water system that preceded flood damage to the city's water supply.
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Trump's lawyers and Justice Department attorneys head to court. Sarah Palin is defeated in a special election for an Alaskan house seat. And, China is accused of crimes against humanity.
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Trump's lawyers and Justice Department attorneys head to court. Sarah Palin is defeated in a special election for an Alaskan house seat. And, China is accused of crimes against humanity.
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Helen LaFrance was best known for her "memory paintings" depicting Black life in rural Kentucky. Now there are hopes her work will receive wider recognition with a retrospective in Louisville.
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Helen LaFrance was best known for her "memory paintings" depicting Black life in rural Kentucky. Now there are hopes her work will receive wider recognition with a retrospective in Louisville.
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NEW YORK — Amid the bright lights and electronic billboards of New York's Times Square, city authorities are posting signs proclaiming the bustling crossroads a "Gun Free Zone."
The sprawling Manhattan tourist attraction is one of scores of "sensitive" places — including parks, churches and theaters — that will be off-limits for guns under a sweeping new state law going into effect Thursday. The measure, passed after a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June expanded gun rights, also sets stringent standards for issuing concealed carry permits.
New York is among a half-dozen states that had key provisions of its gun laws invalidated by the high court because of a requirement for applicants to prove they had "proper cause" for a permit. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that she and her fellow Democrats in the state Legislature took action the next week because the ruling "destroyed the ability for a governor to be able to protect her citizens from people who carry concealed weapons anywhere they choose."
However, the law has led to confusion and court challenges from gun owners who say it improperly limits their constitutional rights.
"They seem to be designed less towards addressing gun violence and more towards simply preventing people from getting guns — even if those people are law-abiding, upstanding citizens, who according to the Supreme Court have the rights to have them," said Jonathan Corbett, a Brooklyn attorney and permit applicant who is one of several people challenging the law in court.
A federal judge let the new rules go forward Wednesday evening, hours before they were to take effect. Despite writing that the arguments for granting a preliminary injunction to stop the rules were persuasive, Judge Glenn Suddaby said the plaintiffs — an upstate New York resident and three gun rights organizations — didn't have standing to bring the legal action. Suddaby said he came to that decision partly because the man, a legal gun owner, couldn't demonstrate he was at risk of a credible threat of prosecution under the new guidelines, among other factors.
In a tweet, New York Attorney General Letitia James called the ruling a major victory "against baseless attacks by the gun lobby." In an emailed statement, Erich Pratt, senior vice president of Gun Owners of America, one of groups that filed the challenge, said Suddaby's opinion "contains a silver lining for New Yorkers and the nation," and said his group would continue to fight "against clear violations of the Second Amendment."
Under the law, applicants for a concealed carry permit will have to complete 16 hours of classroom training and two hours of live-fire exercises. Ordinary citizens would be prohibited from bringing guns to schools, churches, subways, theaters and amusement parks — among other places deemed "sensitive" by authorities.
Applicants also will have to provide a list of social media accounts for the past three years as part of a "character and conduct" review. The requirement was added because shooters have sometimes dropped hints of violence online before they opened fire on people.
Sheriffs in some upstate counties said the additional work for their investigators could add to existing backlogs in processing applications.
In Rochester, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter said it currently takes two to four hours to perform a pistol permit background check on a "clean" candidate. He estimate the new law will add another one to three hours for each permit. The county has about 600 pending pistol permits.
"It's going to slow everything down just a bit more," he said.
In the Mohawk Valley, Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino had questions on how the digital sleuthing would proceed.
"It says three years' worth of your social media. We're not going to print out three years of social media posts by everybody. If you look at my Facebook, I send out six or 10 things a day," said the sheriff, a former district attorney and judge.
The list of prohibited spaces for carrying guns has drawn criticism from advocates who say it's so extensive it will make it difficult for people with permits to move about in public. People carrying a gun could go into private business only with permission, such as a sign posted on the window.
Giardino has already started giving out signs to local businesses saying people can carry legal firearms on the premises. Jennifer Elson, who owns the Let's Twist Again Diner in Amsterdam, said she put up the sheriff's sign, along with one of her own reading in part "per our governor, we have to post this nonsense. If you are a law abiding citizen who obtained a legal permit to carry, you are welcome here."
But in Times Square — visited by about 50 million tourists annually — and many less-crowded places, carrying a gun will be illegal starting Thursday.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said Tuesday she looked forward to seeing authorities move to "protect New Yorkers and visitors who frequent Times Square."
The Supreme Court ruling also led to a flurry of legislation in California to tighten rules on gun ownership, including a new law that could hold gun dealers and manufacturers responsible for any harm caused by anyone they have "reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk" of using a gun illegally.
Earlier this month, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a measure requiring gun permit applicants to undergo personal interviews with a licensing authority.
New Jersey required people to get training before receiving a permit, and would make new residents register guns they bring from out of state.
Hawaii, which has the nation's lowest number of gun deaths, is still weighing its options. Since the Supreme Court's ruling, the state has only granted one new gun permit.
While New York doesn't keep statewide data on pistol permit applications, there are reports of long lines at county clerks' office and other evidence of a surge in applications before the law takes effect.
In the Mohawk Valley, Pine Tree Rifle Club President Paul Catucci said interest in the club's volunteer-run safety courses "blew right up" late this summer.
"I had to turn hundreds of them away," he said.
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Most people are not fortunate enough to realize the impact their life has made on others because, well, the majority of the accolades often come at memorials. But when you are Serena Williams, playing what is expected to be the final major tournament of a career emblazoned with the acronym G.O.A.T, you must recognize how your presence and accomplishments on and off the tennis court have inspired the hopes and dreams of African Americans, in particular female athletes, how you have introduced a sport that appeared off limits to a new, diverse audience, and how you have rewritten society's definition of beauty – all this by doing things your way.
Not even father Richard Williams, shunned, disrespected and laughed at when he shuttled his two young daughters, Venus and Serena, from their home in Compton, Calif., where they learned to play on public courts, to tennis clinics and tournaments throughout Southern California, could have predicted the influence his baby girl would have in a country club sport – and beyond. He knew they would both be No. 1. But that wasn't enough for Serena.
In her 2009 memoir, On The Line, Serena wrote about how a national newspaper article on Venus, published after the two started playing tournaments, spurred her because the article "suggested that I'd never be anything more than a footnote to Venus's career...I promised myself I'd never forget that article, that one day I'd prove the reporter wrong."
Venus, 15 months older, certainly paved the way for Serena. Then Serena, with that article fueling the fire that burned inside her, blazed her own path to become the most dominant female athlete of all time with a jaw-dropping 23 Grand Slam singles championships, a record in the Open era, that fittingly began at the U.S. Open in 1999.
Just two years prior, in August 1997, Richard sat with this journalist in the family's West Palm Beach, Fla., home and wondered aloud if he was doing the right thing by delaying Serena's U.S. Open debut. Serena was itching to play. But dad wanted to bring his tennis prodigies along slowly so the sisters could enjoy being youths and focus on their studies. Serena had turned pro when she was 14 but only played one tournament in 1995, none in 1996 then five in 1997. The following year, it was game on as she made her first appearance in each of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
Soon, there was no surface Serena couldn't master, from grass at the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, where she won seven prestigious Wimbledon titles, to the hardcourts at Melbourne Park, where she also claimed seven Australian Open titles, and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where she earned six U.S. Open trophies, to the hallowed clay courts at Stade Roland Garros, where three French Open championships came her way. Few people knew Serena was pregnant with her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. when she beat Venus in the 2017 Australian Open finals for her 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy. In all, seven of Serena's Grand Slam triumphs have come against Venus, the sister who taught her so much.
Serena always had the luxury of having her protective big sister share tips on how to play opponents whom Venus may have already faced. With Venus, Serena also had a confidant who knew exactly what she was going through when it came to matters of race in the sport. Althea Gibson, who in 1956 became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, and Arthur Ashe, who won three Grand Slam titles and remains the only African American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles, didn't have this advantage.
At 42, Venus has not mentioned retiring. Serena also hasn't used the R word, preferring evolving. Yet hasn't she already changed so much? The Williams sisters brought to tennis something never before seen in their sport. They flaunted their cultural heritage with braids and beads in their early years on the tour. They played with an aggressiveness and phenomenal power that was decried but has become more commonplace in the women's game. Serena, with her bulging biceps, took twice the criticism with detractors body shaming her. The younger, more muscular sister accepted being blessed with thick thighs and a round buttocks that women pay good money to achieve through surgery. She proved that her thighs and butt didn't slow her down when it came to chasing opponents' shots on the court and returning blistering winners. Instead of hiding her curves, she flaunted them in her outfits on the court and posed nude for the cover of Vanity Fair while pregnant.
Not afraid to show emotion and possessing passion and confidence while winning on her terms in a white man's sports, Serena inspired little girls and boys of color to pick up racquets. Were it not for the Williams sisters, it's highly unlikely the 2020 U.S. Open would have boasted 16 either Black or multiracial players, including 12 on the women's side.
African American players Zina Garrison, the 1990 Wimbledon singles runner-up, and Lori McNeil, a singles semifinalist at the U.S. Open in 1987 and Wimbledon in 1994, were role models for Serena, who in turn inspired Grand Slam champions Naomi Osaka and Sloane Stephens, along with Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe, currently ranked second, respectively, among U.S. women and men. Even race car driver Lewis Hamilton, the record holder with 103 Formula One wins and a record-tying seven world championships, has stated how much the Williams sisters inspired him in his sport where he is the only Black driver.
For the past 27 years, Serena has given her all to the game. Now it's time to say goodbye, to let her continue to blossom into the mother, wife and businesswoman roles she has taken on while excelling on the court. We say, thank you, Serena.
Kelly E. Carter is the New York Times bestselling author of Come to Win: Business Leaders, Artists, Doctors, and Other Visionaries on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession.
Grace Widyatmadja and Şeyma Bayram photo edited this story.
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Serena Williams isn't ready to stop playing competitive tennis just yet. She sparkled in her second-round U.S. Open match against Annet Knotaveit - defeating the #2 seed in three sets to advance.
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Serena Williams isn't ready to stop playing competitive tennis just yet. She sparkled in her second-round U.S. Open match against Annet Knotaveit - defeating the #2 seed in three sets to advance.
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When Michael Jennings went over to his out-of-town neighbors' house to water their plants, he thought he was just doing a simple, straightforward act of kindness.
But when Jennings, 56, saw that officers from Alabama's Childersburg Police Department had arrived, he knew that the situation would take a turn.
"When they first pulled up, I already knew that it was gonna be something," Jennings said in an interview with NPR.
A longtime pastor at Vision of Abundant Life Church in Sylacauga, Ala., Jennings recalls that, when the police arrived at his neighbors' house, he immediately noticed the officers' behavior.
"[The officer] parked around back and walked around front. And immediately, you could tell by the tone of his voice I was already guilty," he said.
Officers told Jennings they were responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle
Following the officers' arrival, Jennings was arrested and placed in the back of a police cruiser. He was later charged with obstructing government operations, according to a criminal complaint.
"I'm supposed to be here. I'm Pastor Jennings. I live across the street," Jennings told an officer, in newly released body camera footage of his arrest obtained by NPR.
During the 20-minute exchange caught on body camera on May 22, a Childersburg police officer approached Jennings; on camera, the pastor could be seen watering plants in his neighbors' yard.
As seen in the footage, an officer approached Jennings and asked him what he was doing — to which he replied, "Watering flowers."
The officer, who was not identified by authorities, asked Jennings if a car parked in the driveway belonged to him. Jennings responded, saying the car was his neighbor's.
Later, the officer told Jennings that the police were responding to a call involving a "suspicious vehicle" and a suspicious person that's "not supposed to be in the yard." The officer then asked Jennings for his identification.
"Who's saying that?" Jennings asked the officer.
"They called about it. ... I don't know," the officer responded.
The exchange between Jennings and the officer led to shouting, as Jennings told the officers that he had done nothing wrong. After about 10 minutes, Jennings was placed in handcuffs for not providing the officers with his identification.
Following Jennings' arrest and being placed in handcuffs, an unidentified neighbor — the same one who called authorities about Jennings being a "suspicious person" — told the police officers that she recognized him.
"He lives right there, and he would be watering their flowers. This is probably my fault," the neighbor told officers.
But despite the unidentified woman telling officers she indeed knew Jennings, he was still arrested and charged.
Jennings hopes change will come from his experience
While the charges against Jennings were later dismissed by a municipal judge in June, the pastor said he's never experienced anything like his arrest before — and hopes it's an experience nobody else will go through.
"I hope that there are changes, definitely changes, made — from the mayor's office and all through," Jennings said. "I hope to see changes from all over the municipality. Period. From the police department to the mayor's office, I think it needs to be changed."
The Childersburg Police Department did not respond to NPR's multiple emails for a request for comment on the incident.
"Our goal is obviously, justice for [Mr. Jennings] and the situation," said Bethaney Embry Jones, one of the attorneys representing Jennings, in an interview with NPR.
"Because he's a pastor, he has a congregation, he has a following and he has a name. And in this situation, his name was ruined," she added.
Alabama law states that any officer "may stop any person abroad in a public place" if they suspect that the person is committing or has committed a felony or another public offense — and can demand the person's name, address and an explanation of their actions.
However, attorneys for Jennings said in their statement that "Alabama's Stop and Identify Law did not require Pastor Jennings ... to identify himself because he was not in a public place."
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A crackdown in the Chinese region of Xinjiang (sheen-jang) may constitute crimes against humanity. That's according to a long-delayed United Nations human rights report.
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Instacart driver stabbed, bitten while stopping robbery suspect
MALDEN, Mass. (WCVB) - An armed robbery suspect is behind bars, thanks to the brave actions of an Instacart driver.
Police say 21-year-old Ryan Dos Santos was dropping off groceries for Instacart when he heard a woman screaming shortly before 2 p.m. Monday. A man armed with a knife had allegedly stolen her purse.
Dos Santos immediately jumped into action to stop the suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Jayson Seay, ignoring any potential consequences of taking him down.
“I saw the opportunity, tackled him, went on the ground. He was able to stab me, my leg, my quad, bit me three times on my left arm,” Dos Santos said.
The delivery driver held Seay down until police arrived and arrested him.
“You don’t even think about when these things happen. I don’t know. Instinct,” Dos Santos said.
Dos Santos was taken to the hospital, where he received stitches for the stab wound on his leg. He is expected to recover.
“They say on the news, ‘Good Samaritan,’ I guess. I don’t think it’s that big a deal. I did what every good citizen should do. I don’t know if they would but should,” he said.
Seay faces charges of assault with intent to murder and armed robbery. He is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.
Police say the woman who was robbed is OK.
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Citing searing summer temperatures and expected energy shortages, California lawmakers approved legislation aimed at extending the life of the state's last-operating nuclear power plant.
The Diablo Canyon plant - the state's largest single source of electricity - had been slated to shutter by 2025. The last-minute proposal passed by the state legislature early Thursday could keep it open five years longer, in part by giving the plant's owner, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), a $1.4 billion forgivable loan.
California, like other U.S. states and countries, has been struggling to reduce its climate-warming emissions while adapting to a rapidly warming world. Record-breaking heat waves have stressed the state's increasingly carbon-free electrical grid in recent years, triggering rolling blackouts as recently as 2020. Grid operators, fearing a similar crash, issued a statewide alert to conserve energy last month.
The state has set the goal of getting 100 percent of its electricity from clean and renewable sources by 2045. Advocates for Diablo Canyon claim that target will be difficult to achieve without the 2,250 megawatt nuclear power plant. Diablo Canyon generated nearly 9 percent of the state's electricity last year and roughly 15 percent of the state's clean energy production.
"Maintaining operations at Diablo Canyon will keep our power on while preventing millions of tons of carbon from being released into the atmosphere," said Isabelle Boemeke of the group Save Clean Energy. "This is a true win-win for the people of California and our planet."
Nuclear power has seen a resurgence in recent years as the climate crisis has worsened and governments increase efforts to cut climate-warming emissions. The Biden administration launched a $6 billion effort earlier this year aimed at keeping the country's aging nuclear plants running.
"Have no doubt, President Biden is serious about doing everything possible to get the U.S. to be powered by clean energy,"Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Kathryn Huff told attendees at a nuclear energy assembly in Washington, D.C., earlier this summer. "Nuclear energy is really essential to this," she said.
Roughly one-fifth of the country's electricity comes from nuclear power plants. That's as much as all other clean energy sources combined. But nuclear power isn't without its warts.
Despite decades of debate and billions of dollars spent, the U.S. still does not have a permanent storage site for its growing amount of nuclear waste. Diablo Canyon, located on California's Central Coast, sits near several seismic fault lines, inspiring long-held fears of a nuclear disaster similar to the kind experienced in Fukushima, Japan in 2011.
PG&E has long maintained that Diablo Canyon is safe from tsunamis, earthquakes and flooding. But concerns remain.
Juliet Christian-Smith, a regional director at the Union of Concerned Scientists estimates an earthquake-induced accident could cause more than $100 billion in damages and 10,000 cancer deaths.
"The bill ignores the plant's environmental impacts and vulnerability to earthquakes," she said. "Safety cannot take a back seat in our quest to keep the lights on and reduce global warming emissions."
The bill now heads to Governor Newsom's desk where he's expected to sign it.
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Reading, math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show
WASHINGTON (AP) - Math and reading scores for America’s 9-year-olds fell dramatically during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a new federal study — offering an early glimpse of the sheer magnitude of the learning setbacks dealt to the nation’s children.
Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the history of the testing regimen behind the study, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, a branch of the U.S. Education Department.
The declines hit all regions of the country and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, widening the racial achievement gap.
Much of the nation’s standardized testing didn’t happen during the early days of the pandemic, so the findings released Thursday gave an early look at the impact of pandemic learning disruptions. Broader data is expected to be released later this year as part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card.
“These are some of the largest declines we have observed in a single assessment cycle in 50 years of the NAEP program,” said Daniel McGrath, the acting associate commissioner of NCES. “Students in 2022 are performing at a level last seen two decades ago.”
The study reflects two years of upheaval in American education as schools shut down for months at a time amid COVID-19 outbreaks. Many students spent a year or more learning from home, and virus outbreaks among staff and students continued the disruption even after kids returned to the classroom.
In math, the average score for 9-year-old students fell 7 percentage points between 2020 and 2022, according to the study. The average reading score fell 5 points.
The pandemic’s upheaval especially hurt students of color. Math scores dropped by 5 percentage points for white students, compared with 13 points for Black students and 8 points for Hispanic students. The divide between Black and white students widened by 8 percentage points during the pandemic.
Decreases were more uniform in reading: Scores dropped 6 points for white, Black and Hispanic students.
For Asian American students, Native American students and students of two or more races, there was little change in reading or math between 2020 and 2022, the study found.
Geographically, all regions saw decreases in math, but declines were slightly worse in the Northeast and Midwest compared with the West and South. Outcomes were similar for reading, except that the West had no measurable difference compared with 2020.
Although it marks a sharp drop since 2020, the average reading score was 7 points higher than it was in 1971, and the average math score was 15 points higher than in 1978, the study found.
Overall, the results paint a “sobering picture” of schooling during the pandemic, said Peggy Carr, commissioner of the NCES.
Federal officials say this is the first nationally representative study to compare student achievement before the pandemic and in 2022, when most students had returned to in-person learning. Testing was completed in early 2020, soon before the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and in early 2022.
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UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant despite fighting
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The company that oversees Ukraine’s nuclear power plants said shelling by Russian forces triggered a shutdown at one of the reactors at the Zaporizhzhia plant, underscoring the risks faced by a team of U.N. inspectors that was heading there Thursday to assess its safety.
A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency, led by its director Rafael Grossi, set off for the Russia-held nuclear power plant — Europe’s largest — despite the heavy shelling for which Ukraine and Russia trade blame.
Ukraine’s Enerhoatom said Russian mortar shelling led to the shutdown of one of its reactors by its emergency protection system. Shelling also damaged a backup power supply line used for in-house needs, and one of the plant’s reactors that wasn’t operating was switched to diesel generators, the company said.
“There has been increased military activity, including this morning until very recently,” Grossi said, adding that after being briefed by the Ukrainian military he decided to get moving despite the inherent risks. “But weighing the pros and cons and having come so far, we are not stopping.”
He noted that the risks are “very, very high” in the so-called grey zone between Ukrainian and Russian positions, but “we consider that we have the minimum conditions to move.”
A spokesman for the IAEA later said that the mission has been delayed on the Ukrainian-controlled side of the frontline for some three hours, adding that Grossi “has personally negotiated with Ukrainian military authorities to be able to proceed and he remains determined that this important mission reaches the ZNPP today.”
The Zaporizhzhia plant has been occupied by Russian forces but run by Ukrainian engineers since the early days of the 6-month-old war. Ukraine alleges Russia is using the plant as a shield, storing weapons there and launching attacks from around it, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of recklessly firing on the area.
Fighting in early March caused a brief fire at its training complex, and in recent days, the plant was temporarily knocked offline because of damage, heightening fears of a radiation leak or a reactor meltdown. Officials have begun distributing anti-radiation iodine tablets to nearby residents.
“We have a very important mission to accomplish,” Grossi said, adding that “we are going to start immediately an assessment of the security and the safety situation at the plant.”
“I am going to consider the possibility of establishing a continued presence of the IAEA at the plant, which we believe is indispensable to stabilize the situation and to get regular, reliable, impartial, neutral updates of what the situation is there,” he said.
The Russian Defense Ministry said Ukrainian forces unleashed an artillery barrage of the area and then sent a group of up to 60 scouts to try to seize control of the nuclear plant.
It said the Ukrainian troops arrived in seven speedboats, landing three kilometers northeast of the plant on the left bank of the Dnieper River and tried to seize it. The ministry said Russian forces “took steps to destroy the enemy,” engaging warplanes. Russia’s military said its forces also destroyed two barges carrying Ukrainian troops who attempted to land near the plant.
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“The provocation by the Kyiv regime is intended to derail the arrival of the IAEA’s group at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,” a ministry statement said.
Alexander Volga, head of the Russia-installed Enerhodar city administration, also said the Ukrainian troops that attempted to land were “blocked and destroyed.” The administration also said at least three local residents were killed and one injured early Thursday from Ukrainian shelling.
He said the fighting had since abated and no “objective obstacles” remained to prevent the visit by the IAEA team, which had crossed a checkpoint in Russia-controlled territory and was expected to soon arrive in Enerhodar.
Ukrainian authorities, meanwhile, accused Russia of shelling Enerhodar and the territory of the nuclear power plant in a false flag attack intended to derail the arrival of the IAEA’s team.
“We are demanding that Russia stop provocations and offer the IAEA unhindered access to the Ukrainian nuclear facility,” said Zaporizhzhia Gov. Oleksandr Starukh.
Neither side’s version of events could immediately be independently verified.
The fighting came as war-torn Ukraine endeavored Thursday to start the new academic year in the best way possible, with civilian areas still under threat of artillery fire and other weaponry — and children still among the victims. Just over half of schools in Ukraine were reopening to in-person education despite the risks.
In other developments:
- A U.S. intelligence assessment said Russia was facing severe manpower shortages as President Vladimir Putin’s 6-month campaign in Ukraine rages on.
- North Korea said it was considering sending construction workers to help rebuild parts of Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine that have been battered by the fighting.
- The emergencies agency under the Russia-backed separatist government in the eastern region of Donetsk said 13 emergency responders were killed and nine others were wounded Thursday by Ukrainian shelling in Rubtsi, a village to the east of the city of Izyum in neighboring Kharkiv province. Much of the fighting in recent weeks and months has centered on the area.
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The San Francisco-based ridesharing company Lyft is facing 17 new lawsuits brought by users of its service from around the country, who claim the company failed to protect passengers and drivers from physical and sexual assault.
Of the lawsuits, 14 were from people who said they were sexually assaulted while using Lyft, and three said they were physically assaulted. At a news conference to announce the lawsuits, five of the plaintiffs shared their stories.
Stella Grant, a former Lyft driver from Chicago, described how an intoxicated passenger attacked her after Grant tried to confirm the rider's identity in August of 2020.
"She quickly began abusing me verbally and physically," Grant said. "She was really violent with me while I was driving. She cursed at me and punched at my head and my face and back."
Grant said that, after the assault, she was left bleeding and had to go to the emergency room. Doctors recommended she receive physical therapy, but she said that she couldn't afford it; after losing her job at the start of the pandemic, she had been relying on Lyft to support her family.
Responding to the allegations presented in the lawsuits, a spokesperson for Lyft said the company is "committed to helping keep drivers and riders safe."
"While safety incidents on our platform are incredibly rare, we realize that even one is too many. Our goal is to make every Lyft ride as safe as possible, and we will continue to take action and invest in technology, policies and partnerships to do so," the spokesperson said.
Katherine Rasta, a passenger from Phoenix, said she was sexually assaulted in June of 2021. Her driver made unwanted sexual advances throughout the drive, she said, and once they arrived at her destination, he locked the car doors and sexually assaulted her.
"Then he told me, 'This is our little secret. Don't tell anyone. Remember, I know where you live, and I know where your friends live now. I doubt you'll want any trouble, right?'" Rasta said.
All of the drivers and passengers said Lyft did practically nothing to help them after they reported their assaults, other than telling them they were sorry for their experience and that they would suspend the account of the driver or passenger who assaulted them. Two drivers said Lyft offered them a few hundred dollars after they reported their assaults, but did not follow up with them afterward.
Attorneys and victims called on Lyft to make its service safer by installing cameras inside of all Lyft vehicles, conducting biometric fingerprint scans and background checks for drivers, and eliminating a policy that allows users to order a Lyft ride for someone else.
Adam Wolf, one of the attorneys representing the Lyft users, said it was clear that the company did not care about its passengers or drivers.
"The thing Lyft is most concerned about protecting is its own profit margins," Wolf said.
Attorneys also claimed that Lyft's policy on not sharing user information after an assault without a court order creates a major obstacle to even the most basic criminal investigations or civil protective orders.
"Lyft is on the side of the perpetrators, not the victims," Wolf said.
A Lyft spokesperson accused attorneys at the conference of making false and misleading claims about the company's safety policies. The representative noted that over 99% of rides occur without a safety report, that the company requires yearly background checks for drivers, and that it cooperates with all law enforcement investigations when presented with a valid request. The spokesperson also said all drivers are required to take a community safety education course before driving.
The new lawsuits come three years after 14 women filed a lawsuit against Lyft claiming that, after being sexually assaulted or raped by drivers, Lyft failed to take action even when it was aware of drivers who were accused of assault and purposefully ignored victims' reports.
In 2021, Lyft revealed it had received over 4,000 reports of sexual assault from its users between 2017 and 2019. That report also showed that instances of sexual assault increased year after year, and included 360 total reports of non-consensual sexual penetration and 2,300 reports of "non-consensual touching of a sexual body part."
The plaintiffs in these most recent lawsuits said that the physical and psychological toll of their assaults is still fresh. Some said they pulled away from loved ones, and several reported having PTSD.
Amy Collins, a Lyft driver from Napa, Calif., said she was sexually assaulted in March of 2020 and described the outcome she wanted from the lawsuit.
"I hope that sharing my story, and my trauma, will get Lyft to care about the people who use its platform," Collins said.
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NEW YORK — Amid the bright lights and electronic billboards of New York's Times Square, city authorities are posting signs proclaiming the bustling crossroads a "Gun Free Zone."
The sprawling Manhattan tourist attraction is one of scores of "sensitive" places — including parks, churches and theaters — that will be off-limits for guns under a sweeping new state law going into effect Thursday. The measure, passed after a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June expanded gun rights, also sets stringent standards for issuing concealed carry permits.
New York is among a half-dozen states that had key provisions of its gun laws invalidated by the high court because of a requirement for applicants to prove they had "proper cause" for a permit. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that she and her fellow Democrats in the state Legislature took action the next week because the ruling "destroyed the ability for a governor to be able to protect her citizens from people who carry concealed weapons anywhere they choose."
However, the law has led to confusion and court challenges from gun owners who say it improperly limits their constitutional rights.
"They seem to be designed less towards addressing gun violence and more towards simply preventing people from getting guns — even if those people are law-abiding, upstanding citizens, who according to the Supreme Court have the rights to have them," said Jonathan Corbett, a Brooklyn attorney and permit applicant who is one of several people challenging the law in court.
A federal judge let the new rules go forward Wednesday evening, hours before they were to take effect. Despite writing that the arguments for granting a preliminary injunction to stop the rules were persuasive, Judge Glenn Suddaby said the plaintiffs — an upstate New York resident and three gun rights organizations — didn't have standing to bring the legal action. Suddaby said he came to that decision partly because the man, a legal gun owner, couldn't demonstrate he was at risk of a credible threat of prosecution under the new guidelines, among other factors.
In a tweet, New York Attorney General Letitia James called the ruling a major victory "against baseless attacks by the gun lobby." In an emailed statement, Erich Pratt, senior vice president of Gun Owners of America, one of groups that filed the challenge, said Suddaby's opinion "contains a silver lining for New Yorkers and the nation," and said his group would continue to fight "against clear violations of the Second Amendment."
Under the law, applicants for a concealed carry permit will have to complete 16 hours of classroom training and two hours of live-fire exercises. Ordinary citizens would be prohibited from bringing guns to schools, churches, subways, theaters and amusement parks — among other places deemed "sensitive" by authorities.
Applicants also will have to provide a list of social media accounts for the past three years as part of a "character and conduct" review. The requirement was added because shooters have sometimes dropped hints of violence online before they opened fire on people.
Sheriffs in some upstate counties said the additional work for their investigators could add to existing backlogs in processing applications.
In Rochester, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter said it currently takes two to four hours to perform a pistol permit background check on a "clean" candidate. He estimate the new law will add another one to three hours for each permit. The county has about 600 pending pistol permits.
"It's going to slow everything down just a bit more," he said.
In the Mohawk Valley, Fulton County Sheriff Richard C. Giardino had questions on how the digital sleuthing would proceed.
"It says three years' worth of your social media. We're not going to print out three years of social media posts by everybody. If you look at my Facebook, I send out six or 10 things a day," said the sheriff, a former district attorney and judge.
The list of prohibited spaces for carrying guns has drawn criticism from advocates who say it's so extensive it will make it difficult for people with permits to move about in public. People carrying a gun could go into private business only with permission, such as a sign posted on the window.
Giardino has already started giving out signs to local businesses saying people can carry legal firearms on the premises. Jennifer Elson, who owns the Let's Twist Again Diner in Amsterdam, said she put up the sheriff's sign, along with one of her own reading in part "per our governor, we have to post this nonsense. If you are a law abiding citizen who obtained a legal permit to carry, you are welcome here."
But in Times Square — visited by about 50 million tourists annually — and many less-crowded places, carrying a gun will be illegal starting Thursday.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said Tuesday she looked forward to seeing authorities move to "protect New Yorkers and visitors who frequent Times Square."
The Supreme Court ruling also led to a flurry of legislation in California to tighten rules on gun ownership, including a new law that could hold gun dealers and manufacturers responsible for any harm caused by anyone they have "reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk" of using a gun illegally.
Earlier this month, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a measure requiring gun permit applicants to undergo personal interviews with a licensing authority.
New Jersey required people to get training before receiving a permit, and would make new residents register guns they bring from out of state.
Hawaii, which has the nation's lowest number of gun deaths, is still weighing its options. Since the Supreme Court's ruling, the state has only granted one new gun permit.
While New York doesn't keep statewide data on pistol permit applications, there are reports of long lines at county clerks' office and other evidence of a surge in applications before the law takes effect.
In the Mohawk Valley, Pine Tree Rifle Club President Paul Catucci said interest in the club's volunteer-run safety courses "blew right up" late this summer.
"I had to turn hundreds of them away," he said.
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HONOLULU-- Though nationwide overdoses are trending up, the CDC shows Hawaii has seen a 6.8 decrease in overdoses since the most recent count.
Supporters of 'Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center' hope there will be even fewer family members who have to face tragic outcomes in the current crisis.
Anika Martin said she struggled with resentment towards her father and his addiction. "It's because of this agency and the people in this field of work that I am able to no longer judge him for what he's done, but rather empower and appreciate his love he had for me to get the support he needed to this today," she said.
"This agency does truly does save lives and relationships," Martin added.
Advocacy also surrounds making sure police and firefighters are trained in administering Narcan nasal spray, which can reverse an overdose while occurring. The Honolulu Fire Department recently committed to having all firefighters trained in overdose prevention this year.
A lot of emphasis also has been on the dangers of fentanyl.
"Fentanyl on the street is increasing, and people don't know what is in their supply," Trisha Kajimura of 'Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center' told KITV, "So the number one thing that will help with drug use is reducing stigma."
"We really want people to be supportive and encouraging of people who want to seek treatment and recognize the value of every life. So that's the most important thing," she added.
Many events like the one at the capitol are being held around the globe, as Overdose Awareness day has become a multinational phenomena since its founding over twenty years ago.
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HONOLULU-HI (KITV-4) The Hawaiʻi Abortion Collective and State legislators held a press conference on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to launch the first official abortion guide for Hawaiʻi. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the group hopes to make access to abortion across Hawaiʻi a reality for all.
And an organizer says she personally needed the guide so she could get an abortion.
HONOLULU (KITV-4) The Hawaiʻi Abortion Collective and state legislators held a press conference on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to launch the first official abortion guide for Hawaiʻi. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the group hopes to make access to abortion across Hawaiʻi a reality for all.
And an organizer says she personally needed the guide so she could get an abortion.
Khara Jabola-Carolus has been helping women for more than 10 years as the Executive Director of the State Commission on Status of Women. When Jabola-Carolus discovered she needed to get an abortion about a week ago, she realized the stark lack of resources.
"When I found out that I needed to have an abortion, I didn’t know much about how to get one," says Jabola-Carolus. "When you find out you are pregnant, and need an abortion -- it's one of the hardest moments of your life. And what makes it so hard, you feel so lonely. Because we’re not supposed to talk about it. There’s no one you can run to and tell you it will be ok. But finally Hawaii has created a place like that and that is what this guide is about. And if I helped me so much I can’t imagine how much comfort it’s going to bring to women and girls across the islands. “
Faith leaders also joined to end the social stigma of abortion access. Rev Malia Galindo, United Church of Christ says, “I am a Christian and I support abortion rights. Accessing life saving health care is not a sin.”
"What we are hearing from healthcare providers is panic and confusion in our community," says Rep. Linda Ichiyama (D).
Many of the questions people have include, "What is a woman’s legal rights in Hawaii? How do I access reproductive health care and what does that mean in terms of cost transportation and child care? And this guide is an all in one access in one place so that people people can readily find this information. And make an informed decision.”
Dr. Tracy Chen, Queen’s Medical Center, “That is why we will fight to keep abortion legal and safe in Hawaii we hope that this guide put together by the Hawaii Abortion Collective helps combat the misinformation that is so prevalent online and in the community so that everyone knows that abortion in Hawaii is legal safe and available.
Representative Ichiyama says lawmakers will work on possible protective orders that might be necessary if local health care providers are asked to treat out of state patients.
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Demonstrators lined the state capitol today to bring awareness to the opioid crisis in Hawaii -- to recognize August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day.
A representative from Hawaii health and harm reduction center says, given rising numbers of overdoses nationwide, society at large needs to be more aware. And that includes first responders treating overdose situations.
Though nationwide overdoses are trending up, the CDC shows Hawaii has seen a 6.8 decrease in overdoses since the most recent count. Supporters of Hawaii health and harm reduction center help family members affected by the crisis avoid becoming part of the tragic count of those who have not survived.
Advocacy focuses on making sure police and firefighters are trained in administering Narcan. The Honolulu Fire Department recently committed to having all firefighters trained in overdose prevention this year. A lot of emphasis was also focused on the danger of fentanyl.
Still, 75% of opioid misuse is from people using that have no prescription. It is a problem in Hawaii -- the state is among a half dozen which the number of fatal overdoses has gone down.
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For resources regarding a substance use disorder, talk to a doctor, or call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or go to SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/hawaii-residents-and-leaders-raise-awareness-for-international-overdose-awareness-day/article_7fbf6e1c-29dc-11ed-8158-e368d830d813.html | 2022-09-01T11:02:25Z |
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