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This company will pay you to watch 13 Stephen King movies by Halloween
(Gray News) – Horror movie fans can celebrate the spooky season this year by watching some classic Stephen King films while getting paid to do it.
For the third year in a row, USDish.com is looking for a someone to watch 13 movies based on some of Stephen King’s scariest works. Whoever’s brave enough to do this will be rewarded with $1,300.
The Stephen King movies up for viewing are:
- “Carrie” (original or 2013 remake)
- “Christine”
- “Creepshow”
- “Cujo”
- “Doctor Sleep”
- “Firestarter” (original or 2022 remake)
- “It” (original or 2017 remake)
- “It Chapter Two”
- “Misery”
- “The Mist”
- “Pet Sematary” (original or 2019 remake)
- “Salem’s Lot”
- “The Shining”
The company will want the participant to take note of how they feel while watching the movies, especially during the scary scenes, and to share which movie is their favorite or least favorite. They’re also encouraged to share whether they will be watching solo or with a friend.
USDish.com said it wants to find a candidate who is detail-oriented enough to record their experience, with the option to share their scares on social media or a vlog.
You don’t need a degree to be eligible, but you must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply.
You’re asked to tell the company why you’d be the perfect candidate for the job and what you hope to gain from the experience, aside from $1,300, when you apply.
For more information on the position, go to USDish.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a quick and easy way to fill plastic storage bags with solid food and liquids such as sauces, chili and soup," said an inventor, from Las Vegas, Nev., "so I invented the BAGGY FUNNEL. My design eliminates the need to worry about the bag toppling over and spilling onto the countertop."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to fill a plastic storage bag with food. In doing so, it ensures that the bag is filled to capacity but not overfilled. As a result, it helps to reduce spills and messes and it saves time and effort. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use and store so it is ideal for households and commercial kitchens. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCM-1518, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I saw there was a need for a device that could fix the slat on a vertical blind," said the inventor from Tempe, Ariz. "I thought of this idea to help remedy the problem so that the blind could be attached back to the clip and hang in place."
He invented BLINDSIES that enables a homeowner to mend vertical blind slats that may pull away from the holder. This device is simple to use and could help save users a considerable amount of time and energy. It would repair the broken blind slat and reinforce the actual holder. Additionally, this could help prevent premature purchases of vertical blinds, saving consumers money.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-OCC-1389, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MingZhu Logistics Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: YGMZ) (the "MingZhu" or "Company"), a trucking service provider, today announced updated instructions to participate in the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting via video conferencing to accommodate ongoing COVID concerns and travel challenges. The Annual Meeting will take place virtually via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 6, 2022.
To Participate at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022:
Please click Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 850 4824 2668
Password: 216458
For Audio Only: Use phone +1 646 876 9923
To find a local dial in number click link
Meeting ID: 850 4824 2668
Password: 216458
About MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: YGMZ)
Established in 2002 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, MingZhu Logistics Holdings Limited is a 4A-rated professional trucking service provider. Based on the Company's regional logistics terminals in Guangdong Province, MingZhu Logistics Holdings offers tailored solutions to our clients to deliver their goods through our network density and broad geographic coverage across the country by a combination of self-owned fleets tractors and trailers and subcontractors' fleets. For more information, please visit ir.szygmz.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release regarding the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding plans, goals, objectives, strategies, future events, expected performance, assumptions and any other statements of fact that have not occurred. Any statements that contain the words "may", "will", "want", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "calculate" or similar statements that are not factual in nature are to be considered forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or from those expressed in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's strategic objectives, the Company's future plans, market demand and user acceptance of the Company's products or services, technological advances, economic trends, the growth of the trucking services market in China, the Company's reputation and brand, the impact of industry competition and bidding, relevant policies and regulations, fluctuations in China's macroeconomic conditions, and the risks and assumptions disclosed in the Company's reports provided to the CSRC (China Security Regulatory Commission) For these and other related reasons, we advise investors not to place any reliance on these forward-looking statements, and we urge investors to review the Company's relevant SEC filings for additional factors that may affect the Company's future results of operations. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements subsequent to the filing of these documents as a result of changes in particular events or circumstances.
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SYDNEY, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health analytics pioneer, Prospection has announced a unique global data access agreement with leading Japanese medical data company Medical Data Vision Co., Ltd. (MDV) to accelerate healthcare analytics globally.
The agreement, covering the world's second largest pharmaceutical market, will provide global pharmaceutical companies and researchers access to comprehensive and longitudinal data covering more than 40 million people in Japan at more than 470 hospitals.
Combining predictive analytics and machine learning with real-world healthcare data, Prospection's agreement with MDV will provide pharmaceutical companies across the world with unique access to patient diagnostic and medication data from hospitals across Japan, unlocking potential to assess an unlimited number of treatment programs in the region.
The agreement also enables access to patient history and prefecture level data, allowing analysis of disease progression, disease outcomes and the mapping of disease courses to provide evidence on areas where development can address unmet needs. When distilled further, this creates an opportunity to assess patient data on a regional level to find geographical areas where patients or health centres require additional support for specific disease and conditions.
Prospection's access to Japan's most comprehensive medical data sets is a significant milestone for the company. Prospection currently provides real-time access to longitudinal patient data across 15 regions globally including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, USA and the UK. The company's latest announcement with Medical Data Vision will build on this work, providing Prospection with access to one of Japan's largest healthcare databases.
Global Healthcare Benefits
According to academic research,* only 60% of healthcare is in line with evidence-based guidelines, with the remaining 40% being classed as wasteful, low value or in some cases harmful. Through the analysis of the longitudinal history of hundreds of millions of patients, Prospection's database can help the healthcare industry to assess the use, value and outcomes of treatments to find that 40% and identify how it can be optimised.
By enabling pharmaceutical companies and health researchers across the globe to better understand the full cycle of health conditions and disease journeys, this data will allow global life science companies to:
1. Collect patient and market insights
Through the analysis of specific health conditions and patient journeys, pharmaceutical companies can determine where, when and how to invest their resources and how to position their brand within the Japanese pharmaceutical market while forecasting supply chain, and developing models for market access.
2. Find patients and develop tactical plans
Life science companies can utilise the data to identify where patients with the highest disease burden for their treatment offerings are being treated geographically. Companies can then deploy their regional in-field teams with the right messages to support clinicians to help these patients requiring treatment.
3. Publish data
Access to one of the most comprehensive Japanese medical data sets also creates an opportunity to add to the clinical body of evidence for health conditions to help inform a better understanding of specific diseases.
4. Receive decision support
Provide healthcare providers with trigger events to assist with targeted education when it is needed most, supporting clinician at point of care with the patient.
Kaoru Sato, Country Manager, Prospection, Japan, said:
"We are delighted to announce our latest agreement with Medical Data Vision. This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and marks a significant milestone in Prospection's mission to deliver real community benefits to patients across the globe.
"As one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in the world, Japan has incredibly rich datasets. Working with Medical Data Vision gives us the opportunity to access a dataset of approximately 40 million patients, creating a unique opportunity to use advanced analytic tools to accelerate precision medicine to enable the right patient to receive the right treatment at the right time in their journey.
"The outcomes of this partnership will play a key role in understanding the full cycle of patient health conditions and disease journeys in areas including immuno-oncology, immune disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions allowing researchers and pharmaceutical companies globally to better understand the different patient characteristics, treatments and respective outcomes."
Eric Chung, CEO and Co-founder, Prospection said:
"We are very excited to be working with MDV in our latest data access agreement. Combining MDV's large and comprehensive dataset with Prospections global reach and extensive expertise working with datasets across the world will not only allow MNC pharmaceutical companies to work with patient data from Japan, but will also open a broader understanding of different health conditions across the world. This agreement brings us one step closer to enhancing precision medicine to find the 40% of patients that can be optimised."
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* BMC Medicine : The three numbers you need to know about healthcare: the 60-30-10 Challenge
About Prospection
Prospection is a pioneer in health data analytics technology. We are on a mission to make advancements to precision medicine through real world evidence, with an aim to put the right patient on the right treatment at the right time. Applying advanced ML algorithms to real-world data we unearth health journey and treatment insights by analysing longitudinal data for hundreds of millions of patients to see how drug treatments are used after the clinical trial. Delivering actionable real-world evidence that enables better outcomes for patients, across the world.
Prospection is guided by credentialled experts and innovative leaders within their respective fields. Globally, we work with over 15 large health data sets (Claims, EMR, Registry & Commercial), applying our expertise to examine health patterns. Working with government and researchers through to our core client base in the pharma/biopharmaceutical industry, we have delivered insights across more than 90 therapeutic indications. Including rare and complex diseases such as oncology, immuno-oncology, virology, metabolic conditions, respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Prospection is backed by investors including Ellerston, Horizons Ventures and Main Sequence, and commercially with CRO Novotech.
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About Medical Data Vision (MDV)
MDV is an accumulation of anonymously processed data with secondary usage permission from medical institutions. The actual number of patients in the "hospital data" centered on the acute phase is 40.42 million (counted at the end of July 2022). In addition, by holding data from the health insurance association, data on the recovery period and chronic period has been enhanced, and in addition to information by hospital/clinic, it has become possible to track information on transfer destinations. "Health insurance data" was 7.84 million people (same).
https://en.mdv.co.jp/about-mdv-database/
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BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) drawing to a close on Monday in Beijing, the country has sent a signal of its unwavering determination to push for a broader and deeper opening-up.
Titled "Cooperate for better development, innovate for a greener future", this year's event features an exhibition area of 152,000 square meters with the participation of more than 2,400 companies, including over 400 Global Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading enterprises.
Data from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) showed that a total of 1,339 projects were signed, among which 513 were construction projects, 175 investment deals, 128 strategic agreements, and 173 first-launch products.
The CIFTIS is a crucial platform for China to expand opening-up, deepen cooperation and pioneer innovation, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted in a congratulatory letter to the 2022 CIFTIS Wednesday.
He voiced the country's willingness to work with other countries to uphold real multilateralism, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, and jointly promote the open and shared services economy to inject impetus into the recovery of the global economy.
Green development highlighted
This year's CIFTIS has set up an environmental services section for the first time. It's focusing on green development, amid the country's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals.
This section covers an area of 16,700 square meters and focuses on topics such as low-carbon energy, the climate and carbon economy, and carbon neutrality and green technology.
A number of new products and technologies such as green low-carbon cloud computing servers, ESG carbon footprint calculation, and green personal computers were demonstrated.
The organizers also hosted 24 forum and conference activities to deeply explore the global cooperation path of green development.
"Visions will come true only when we act on them," Xi noted in a written statement to the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties on Climate Change last year as China has seen remarkable progress in energy saving and carbon reduction over the past decade.
By 2021, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP has plunged 26.2 percent from 2012 and has reduced its carbon intensity by 34 percent in the past decade.
Burgeoning services trade in China
China's services trade has delivered a meteoric expansion with the added-value of China's services sector soaring 1.49 times over the past 10 years and cumulative trade in services exceeding $4 trillion.
In the first half of 2022, China's import and export of services also notched up 2.89 trillion yuan ($419 billion), an increase of 21.6 percent year-on-year.
Overseas investors also find sweet spots in the growing Chinese services sector. The MOC said China's actual use of foreign investment in 2021 surged by 14.9 percent year-on-year to about 1.15 trillion yuan ($180.72 billion), of which the services sector accounted for 79 percent of the total.
In his congratulatory letter, the Chinese president also pledged that the country stays committed to promoting broadening market access in the services sector, facilitating opening-up in cross-border services trade, and striving to establish a high-standard opening-up system for the services sector.
Injecting vitality to global economy
In his congratulatory letter, Xi pointed out the CIFTIS making active contributions to the development of global services and services trade.
No doubt the CIFTIS is being held timely to enhance global cooperation, United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Ambassador to China Dr. Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri echoed Xi's words during a recent interview with CGTN.
Addressing the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2022 CIFTIS on Wednesday, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stressed today's world economy is increasingly driven by the services sector, and with the accelerating digitalization of services trade, the share of services trade in global trade will continue to rise.
China's services trade has had an average annual growth rate of 6.1 percent over the past decade, 3.1 percentage points higher than the global level, per the Commerce Ministry. The country's services trade volume has held the second spot globally for eight years in a row.
Currently, more than 200 countries and regions have services trade with China.
The holding of CIFTIS fully demonstrates China's commitment to further opening up its services sector, which is welcomed by the world, Raja Dato' Nushirwan Zainal Abidin, Malaysian Ambassador to China told CGTN.
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Updated September 5, 2022 at 8:25 PM ET
WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search Monday afternoon for nine people, including a child, who were missing after a floatplane crashed in the waters of Puget Sound northwest of Seattle.
The body of a 10th person, an unidentified female, was recovered by a good Samaritan on Sunday after the crash was reported at 3:11 p.m., Scott Giard, director of the U.S. Coast Guard's search and rescue for the Pacific Northwest, said at a new conference.
Just after noon on Monday, the Coast Guard said it was suspending the search for survivors after "saturating an area" of more than 2,100 square nautical miles (nearly 2,800 square miles or 7,250 square kilometers.
"All next of kin have been notified of this decision," the Coast Guard said on Twitter. "Our hearts go out to the families, loved ones and friends of those who remain missing and the deceased."
The Northwest Seaplanes flight left Friday Harbor, a popular tourist destination in the San Juan Islands, and was headed to Renton Municipal Airport, the company's base, said Coast Guard spokesperson William Colclough.
The plane went down in Mutiny Bay off Whidbey Island, roughly 30 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of downtown Seattle and about halfway between Friday Harbor and Renton, a suburb south of Seattle.
The Coast Guard learned through the seaplane company's owner that two Friday Harbor seaplanes took off Sunday afternoon and the owner was aboard one of the flights, Giard said. The owner told authorities he saw the other plane divert slightly off course and he tried to make radio contact but was unable to.
"Shortly after that, he noticed on his flight tracker that the flight had stopped tracking and notified authorities," Giard said.
Officials received reports that "the aircraft dropped suddenly at a fair amount of speed and hit the water," Giard said. "We don't have any video or pictures of the incident as of this moment."
There was no distress call or distress beacon from the crashing plane, he said. The aircraft has an electronic locating transmitter onboard, but they have not received any transmission, he said.
"That is very typical in times where there is either a hard landing or a crash of an aircraft," he said.
Jon Gabelein of South Whidbey Fire/EMS told KOMO witnesses on the shore reported seeing the plane "nose dive into the water."
Whidbey Island resident Jeff Brewny and his wife were walking their dog Sunday when they heard a loud boom.
"First thought was thunder. It was that loud," he said. "There was no flash like you get with lightning. So, you know, I thought it was a boat exploded. It was that devastating. My dog went crazy."
The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that they're sending a team of seven to investigate the crash of the DHC-3 Turbine Otter.
The cause of the crash is unknown, authorities said.
Coast Guard searchers found "minimal debris," Giard said. By Monday afternoon, they had only found three to four long and narrow pieces of aluminum, very few personal items, a seat and some small pieces of foam, he said.
Without a clear picture of the actual crash, and not knowing whether it exploded on impact or immediately sank to the sea floor, 150 to 200 feet (45-60 meters) below, it's difficult to know what happened to the plane, he said.
Four Coast Guard vessels, a rescue helicopter and an aircraft had been involved in the extensive search, along with nearby rescue and law enforcement agencies.
Northwest Seaplanes is a family owned business founded by Clyde Carlson, according to the company's website. It has 24-years of "accident and incident free flying," the website said.
The company's business office next to the seaplane dock at the Renton Municipal Airport remained closed behind fencing on Monday. The only visible activity was two people hugging near the front door. The only floatplane at the dock appeared to be a small private Cessna.
A woman who answered the phone early Monday said they're waiting to learn more and are devastated by the crash.
"It's a small crew. Everyone's close," said the woman, who would only give her first name, Michelle. She declined to say more.
The company posted a message on Facebook late Monday saying they were heartbroken.
"We don't know any details yet regarding the cause of the accident," the post said. "We are working with the FAA, NTSB and Coastguard. We have been in communication with the families. We are praying for the families involved, including our pilot and his family."
The Northwest Seaplanes website says its sister company Friday Harbor Seaplanes operates daily flights to and from their Renton base and the San Juan Islands, a scenic archipelago northwest of Seattle that draws tourists from around the world.
Floatplanes, which have pontoons allowing them to land on water, are a common sight around Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. There are multiple, daily flights between the Seattle area and the San Juan Islands.
These aircraft, which also fly between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, frequently travel over Seattle and land on Lake Washington and on Lake Union, not far from the city's iconic Space Needle.
The airport where the flight was headed Sunday is at the southern tip of Lake Washington, less than 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Seattle. It's located next to a Boeing plant and is best known for where new 737s first hit the sky.
In July, 2020, a De Havilland Beaver operated by Brooke's Seaplanes was on a scenic flight in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with five passengers and a pilot when it collided with a Cessna 206. Eight people were killed.
In 2019, a midair crash in Alaska between two sightseeing planes killed six people. The Ketchikan-based floatplanes were carrying passengers from the same cruise ship, the Royal Princess, and were returning from tours of Misty Fjords National Monument.
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Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE – One student from East High School was killed, and three other teenagers from East were seriously hurt, in a single-vehicle accident Sunday night, according to local authorities.
The incident reportedly occurred at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday on East Lincolnway, just in front of the McDonald’s that is located at 2535 East Lincolnway. As the 16-year-old driver of a Ford Taurus was apparently speeding and also “switching lanes” on the street, “he spun out of control into the parking lot” of the McDonald’s, the Cheyenne Police Department’s spokesperson said by phone Monday.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, according to local officials, including the CPD’s spokesperson Alexandra Farkas. The body of the teenager is now at the coroner’s office, the Laramie County coroner, Rebecca Reid, said by phone.
The other three local teens who were in the car at the time of the crash “were able to exit the vehicle” and were later taken by ambulance to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Farkas reported. “All of their injuries were considered serious.” There was no immediate update from CRMC on those kids’ medical conditions.
Although there were other motorists in the area at the time of the incident, it was a single-vehicle crash, Farkas recounted in her phone interview. It is not thought that alcohol or drugs were involved, she said. “They are not suspected at this time, just speed,” as the vehicle was apparently exceeding the speed limit, she added.
As is typical, the Laramie County coroner’s office “will determine cause of death,” Reid said. “We do not have a time frame.” The names of all four teens involved in the car crash were not immediately released, in keeping with a heightened standard of privacy for those under the age of 18.
It appears the Ford Taurus “was traveling east on Lincolnway at a high rate of speed and attempted to cross lanes,” CPD noted in its announcement early Monday afternoon. “The driver then lost control of the vehicle and entered the McDonald’s parking lot, striking a curb and rolling the vehicle. The crash ended as the Taurus landed on a handicap parking pillar. The driver was ejected during the incident.”
A car in the parking lot of the McDonald’s was hit by the Taurus with the teens inside, CPD’s Farkas said by phone. In a later email to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle she noted the car that was hit in the parking lot was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The fast-food restaurant was open at the time, employees there noted when contacted by the WTE on Monday.
The car crash in the parking lot “was pretty bad,” said a manager of the McDonald’s, who declined to give his name while answering some questions briefly by phone. “We’re trying to help the police however we can.”
Corporate spokespeople for the McDonald’s restaurant chain didn’t immediately answer questions. Representatives of Laramie County School District 1 and of East High School couldn’t immediately be reached.
Although nearby vehicles weren’t involved in the crash itself, their occupants called police and stayed at the scene, Farkas said. Deputies from the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office also assisted at the site, in addition to Cheyenne Fire Rescue and AMR.
CFR sent two fire engines and a battalion chief to the scene, according to Cheyenne Fire commander Andrew Dykshorn. “They were there, and they assisted PD with their investigation,” Dykshorn said of his agency’s personnel helping the police department.
As CPD noted in its announcement, “due to the severity of the crash, the Cheyenne Police Department’s Major Crash Unit responded to take over the investigation.” Many of the details relayed by the police are preliminary, the department noted:
“Police are still working to determine the factors that led up to the crash. This case remains under investigation.”
This report was further updated with additional brief details from CPD. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/east-hs-student-killed-3-other-teens-hurt-in-car-crash-sunday-night-update-3/article_4d7e1598-2d4c-11ed-8ff1-d30e9faffb0f.html | 2022-09-06T01:37:51Z |
HONOLULU (KITV4) - September is Suicide Prevention Month and a local veteran is kicking off a podcast called “1 Mile 1 Veteran” to help prevent suicides in the veteran community.
The host and founder, Danny Mayberry served in the Navy for 11 years with several deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. After returning to Hawaii, he said he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and wants to help veterans with their path to healing.
“These conversations around mental health need to be normalized. We need to get rid of the stigma that seeking help is a sign of weakness. Everything you do in life, you do as a team in a community. We all want to build each other up and that’s what the veteran community wants to do,” said Mayberry.
Suicide among veterans has steadily gone up nationally over the past two decades. According to a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide accounted for 217 deaths in Hawaii in 2019 and 17 of them were veterans.
However, some officials believe that number is actually higher.
"We have to take everyone into consideration. There are those that are actively serving, those with prior service, those in the reserves and even family members of veterans. A lot of those people have attempted and/or contemplated suicide. That number is significantly higher actually," said Alim Shabazz, Coast Guard auxiliary member.
A combat veteran told KITV4 he believes there is a mental health crisis in this community in Hawaii. He said aside from suicide, there are many veterans that fall into poverty and or become homeless.
"A lot of the negative things you hear that happen to people, veterans are not exempted from them. This is a problem for them and we need solutions for them,” said Jeff Perez, Army combat veteran.
The “1 Mile 1 Veteran” podcast kicks off Labor Day and will stream on Spotify, Google Podcast and Apple Podcast.
Host and founder, Danny Mayberry said he wants to help veterans with all forms of health - mental, physical, spiritual relational, and professional and find ways to fight negative thoughts like stress and anxiety.
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Hurricane Fran: Archive video from 1996
Published: Sep. 5, 2022 at 8:35 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Below are four videos that aired on WHSV after devastating flooding hit the area from hurricane Fran, early September 1996.
FLOODING OF THE SHENANDOAH RIVER
Aerial footage from a helicopter over the Shenandoah River
CHICKEN FARMS DESTROYED
NAKED CREEK
Damage done to the Naked Creek area of Page County
AGRICULTURAL LOSS
Hurricane Fran struck at the start of harvest season, destroying valuable crops across the area
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Police confirm body found at crime scene in South Memphis
Published: Sep. 5, 2022 at 9:32 PM EDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - A large police presence emerged in South Memphis where authorities confirmed a body was found.
Multiple agencies are at the scene and the area is off by police tape.
A police helicopter also hovered the area.
There is no confirmation of the crime scene being related to Eliza Fletcher’s disappearance.
MPD released the following tweet:
A mile away, Memphis police and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies were outside Hamilton High School in mobile command centers.
Shelby County Emergency Management, Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies, and Homeland Security Command Center are still at the location.
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Remembering Hurricane Fran
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - In 1996, Hurricane Fran slammed the East Coast and dumped incredible amounts of rain in the Shenandoah Valley, and the Potomac Highlands. Hurricane Fran strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane and made landfall on September 5th near Wilmington, NC. The storm then moved to the northwest into Virginia on the night of September 5th. Heavy rain continued into September 6.
Not only was the flooding catastrophic in the area, but preceding weather conditions played a role in having a very saturated ground by the time the storm moved into Virginia. Looking back at 1996, it all started with the big blizzard in January where more than 3′ of snow fell across the area. There was also spring flooding and a summer full of thunderstorms, above average rainfall from May-September. As of the end of the August, the yearly rainfall was fourteen inches above average.
Twenty four hours in advance, the National Weather Service issued a strong statement, “Even heavier rains are likely later tonight and Friday as the remnants of Hurricane Fran approach the region. This may result in catastrophic flooding in some locations . . . particularly over the Piedmont and mountains of West Virginia.”
Power outages, flash flooding, water rescues, hundreds of downed trees, and homes destroyed: that’s just some of the devastation caused by the remnants of Fran.
ARCHIVE FOOTAGE
RIVER FLOODING
The Shenandoah River flooded in September of 1996 as 6 to 14 inches of rain fell across the region. On already-saturated ground, rivers quadrupled in size and damaged thousands of homes. Many rivers in this area set their record crest, and these records still stand. Fran is most well known for the extreme river flooding it caused. It’s estimated that 10,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes in Rockingham county.
Flood waters from Hawksbill Creek reached more than 16 feet and nearly covered the top of the football goal post. (photos in the gallery below)
“We really did a good job in preparing, but at the end result, I don’t know that we could have really prepared for what did occur,” said Robbie Symons.
Symons was the Chief of Rockingham County Fire and Rescue at the time of the storm.
“The magnitude of the flooding was so significant, it was hard to imagine the vast devastation, even with advanced warning.”
Because the storm approached from the east, there was a strong upslope flow across the Blue Ridge mountains which intensified rainfall amounts. Widespread rainfall across the area topped 4″-15″. The maximum total rainfall was 15.60″ in Big Meadows, at the Shenandoah National Park.
Winds across the area ranged from 30- 40 mph. At elevations above 2,000′ the winds gusted as high as 79 mph.
Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted. Over 500 trees fell across the roadway of Skyline Drive alone. The park was closed to visitors for a few weeks.
Due to the timing during harvest season, many farmers lost all of their crops as the precious topsoil was completely washed away. Millions of dollars were lost in agriculture in ruined fields and crops. Because so many roads and bridges were washed out and closed, isolated communities were cutoff.
Widespread flash flooding also struck Pendleton and Hardy counties. In West Virginia, damage was excessive, especially along the South Branch Potomac. In Hardy County, most of the county roads were closed due to being washed out. Wells were damaged and many remained unusable months later due to bacteria contamination.
River sand and mud also covered streets and there were several landslides.
LOCAL DEATHS
Two people in Augusta county were swept away while trying to cross a flooded bridge. One person in Highland county drowned when trying to cross a flooded area. One person in Pendleton county drowned while driving their car into flood waters.
One person in Grant county drowned when they drive their tractor into flood waters. Two additional people died in Virginia in Montgomery county as their car got swept away by flood waters. the Virginia death toll, 7 people.
Flood waters destroyed about 300 homes in Virginia. There were about 100 water rescues across the state. In Rockingham county about 10,000 people were evacuated from their homes.
Because the maximum rainfall of 16″ (in 24 hours) was across the mountain at Skyline Drive, that water drained into the Valley below, in addition to nearly 10″ of rain falling in Page county. Hawksbill creeks became a raging river. The powerful current forced homes off their foundation. Flood waters were so high, it reached nearly to the top of the high school football stadium goal post. That puts the water at about 16′ deep.
In Harriston in Augusta county, the creeks overflowed its banks which flooded about a dozen mobile homes. There was also a kerosene spill from the rising water.
In Shenandoah county rising flood waters damaged or destroyed dozens of homes. Several roads were flooded out as well.
AFTER THE STORM
A number of changes have been made in the Valley since the storm. In addition to flood-mitigation projects , several programs were put into place as a result of the flooding from Fran in 1996. The swift water rescue team was created. Rockingham County was also one of the first counties in the state to implement an animal disaster shelter program. Pets would be housed at the fairgrounds. This program is still available if a disaster were to happen, and people can bring their pets.
Check out the photo gallery below. If you have storm photos (from this or other storms) you’d like to share with us, you can upload those here:
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For thousands of years, the Great Wall has guarded the Chinese territory and the homeland of the Chinese people. On September 3, in a rolling, lush alpine grassland, a string of moving poems composed by little poets living in the mountainous areas made a magnificent "Great Wall of Poetry", which helps protect the spiritual homeland of these children as well as the common spiritual world for everyone.
This is a special public welfare program called "The Great Wall of Poetry -- Let the Undiscovered Literary Talents of Children in the Mountainous areas Shine" launched by this year's Poetry POS campaign launched by China UnionPay, the country's top bank card organization. Via livestreaming, the program seeks to display the talents of children in the mountainous areas to the world.
Two representatives of the little poets came to the event site and recited their poems in a grassland surrounded by mountains in Zherong County, Ningde City of southeast China's Fujian Province. Their voices echoed in the mountains, leaving the poetic feel flow along the "Great Wall of Poetry". There were also some local intangible heritage performances, which turned this public welfare livestreaming into a cultural feast. In the online livestreaming platform of Xinhua News Agency's English app, more than 10 million viewers shared this poetic spectacle.
It is worth mentioning that the warm-up of this event has also attracted the attention and support of many famous people at home and abroad. Jake Pinnick, an American who has been practicing martial arts for more than ten years, Robert Adolf, a German who loves Chinese cuisine, Cai Zi, a well-known host, Xiaolin, a painter, and Pan Jiangxue, a pioneer in poverty alleviation, read these children's poems earnestly in recognition and support of this special public welfare program.
At the event, people got a POS receipt printed with poems by donating one yuan at the UnionPay Poetry POS, and all proceeds will be donated to the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation.
China UnionPay Poetry POS campaign was officially launched in July 2019. Over the past four years, the donations raised have been used in Anhui, Henan, Sichuan, Xinjiang, Yunnan and other regions, helping nearly 5,000 children enjoy artistic literacy lessons.
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HiRain's Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) solution using InnovizOne LiDAR unlocks operational efficiency and port safety
TEL AVIV, Israel and BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies (NASDAQ: INVZ), a leading provider of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, and its strategic partner HiRain Technologies, a leading Tier 1 solutions provider for the Chinese automotive market, today announced the deployment of InnovizOne LiDAR sensors at ports across China, including on HiRain's autonomous trucks and AGVs. The first deployment started in RiZhao port, with both parties planning to expand the project to additional ports.
Using InnovizOne LiDAR and HiRain's Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), the combined solution is now being used at ports across China, including on autonomous trucks and AGVs, and for Vehicle to Anything (V2X) applications, to improve operational efficiency, mitigate risks and enhance worker safety. Innoviz and HiRain's sensing system is highly durable and can detect vehicles and pedestrians, as well as infrastructure typically found at ports with precise location, distance and size. HiRain's fully integrated system also includes LiDAR protection, heat radiation protection, shock absorption, noise reduction, dustproofing and cleaning.
HiRain developed its own roadside V2X solution using InnovizOne LiDAR. The five-in-one sensor unit monitors traffic from a bird's eye view, collecting environmental data and sending it in real time to a high-performance computer, which then broadcasts the data to all surrounding trucks in order to avoid collisions.
"The global supply chain crisis is being made worse by labor shortages and higher levels of congestion at ports in China and around the world," said Omer Keilaf, co-founder and CEO of Innoviz. "The deployment of HiRain's autonomous vehicle and V2X systems using InnovizOne LiDAR comes at an especially opportune time, as it will greatly improve efficiencies and enable 24/7 operations."
Innoviz and HiRain began working together in 2018, and HiRain plans to integrate Innoviz's next-generation LiDAR sensor, InnovizTwo, into its platforms, to make port operations even safer and more efficient.
"LiDAR is one of the most critical technologies of our time and will play an outsized role in the development of not just autonomous vehicles, but also the infrastructure they require to communicate with one another," said Dr. Chengjian Fan, CTO & Deputy GM of Hirain Technologies. "We have very much enjoyed working with the Innoviz team to bring these products to market, and look forward to developing additional products using Innoviz's solutions."
About Beijing JingWei Hirain Technologies
Founded in 2003, HiRain focuses on providing electronic products, R & D services and overall solutions for high-level intelligent driving to customers in the fields of automobile and unmanned transportation. Headquartered in Beijing, HiRain has established modern production plants in Tianjin and Nantong, forming a perfect R & D, production, marketing and service system. Based on the concept of "value innovation and serving customers", the company adheres to the strategies of "professional focus", "technology leadership" and "platform development", and is committed to becoming a world-class comprehensive electronic system technology service provider, a full stack solution supplier for intelligent networked vehicles, and a leader in high-level intelligent driving MaaS solutions. For more information please visit: https://www.hirain.com/
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Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world's roads. Innoviz's LiDAR and perception software "see" better than a human driver and reduce the possibility of error, meeting the automotive industry's strictest expectations for performance and safety. Operating across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz has been selected by internationally recognized premium car brands for use in consumer vehicles as well as by other commercial and industrial leaders for a wide range of use cases. For more information, visit innoviz-tech.com
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Multinational Tech Company's USD 1 Million Innovation Challenge Invites Innovative Minds Worldwide to Step Forward with Ideas for People and the Planet
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) announces that its first LIFE'S GOOD AWARD is now under way. The entry period is open from Sept. 6 through Oct. 10. Announced at CES® 2022, the LIFE'S GOOD AWARD seeks to uncover innovative solutions aligned with LG's goal of creating a Better Life for All. A total of USD 1 million will be granted to help accelerate the development of the winning submissions.
Envisioning a sustainable world where Life's Good for the planet and all its inhabitants, LG continues to pursue eco-minded solutions and ideas for a greener environment and develop user-centric products and services that provide access to convenient, valuable, and novel experiences for everyone.
The LIFE'S GOOD AWARD marks a significant step in LG's sustainability journey, helping to spread the company's Life's Good message around the world. In addition to carrying out its own sustainable practices, the company is now inviting like-minded individuals and groups to step forward with their unique ideas to help build a Better Life for All.
The LIFE'S GOOD AWARD asks entrants to submit their original and marketable solutions relating to Innovation for the Planet, which targets solutions for environmental health, or Innovation for People, which centers on ideas that can enrich daily life through prioritizing safety, usability, and accessibility. True to its philosophy of open collaboration, LG looks forward to working closely with budding innovators. Submissions can be made at the LIFE'S GOOD AWARD website, where applicants can also find full details and conditions for entry.
"The LIFE'S GOOD AWARD encapsulates our philosophy of innovation, and our belief that the road to a better future can only be paved if we all come together," said William Cho, CEO of LG Electronics. "We look forward to seeing people's innovative ideas for a better society and healthier environment, and to provide our support and encouragement in their realization."
LG is bringing together respected academics from a diverse range of environment and social industries to support its own executives on the award's judging panel, which has been dubbed the Life's Good Committee. Judging panel members include Alex Edmans, a professor at London Business School who won the Financial Times Best Business Books of 2020 and the Financial Times award for Excellence in Sustainable Finance Education, Christopher Marquis, a professor at Cambridge Judge Business School and the 2021 Axiom Business Book Awards gold medalist in the Business Ethics Category, and Hyun S. Shin, a professor at the Hanyang Business School, and a director of Collective Impact Center at Hanyang University.
"Application of knowledge for the alleviation of real-world problems is what every scholar aims for," said Marquis. "LG has given us a powerful platform to do that. The LIFE'S GOOD AWARD leverages LG's resources to gather 'round budding innovators, entrepreneurs, academics, and business professionals and is a compelling example of how a company can make a genuine impact to better lives."
LG has joined hands with B Lab Korea, a non-profit with expertise in measuring and certifying the social impact of businesses to ensure that all entries submitted for the LIFE'S GOOD AWARD are evaluated using relevant impact metrics.
The entries will be thoroughly evaluated in the first screening, and those with the highest marks will go through a second screening carried out by a judging panel composed of selected LG executives and renowned scholars presiding in leading academic institutions. The three finalists will be announced at CES® 2023, and will present to the judging panel in a final pitch session in January. The first-place winner (Grand Prix) will be awarded USD 700,000 in prize money, and the second (Silver) and third place (Bronze) will receive USD 200,000 and USD 100,000, respectively.
Innovators worldwide can refer to the LIFE'S GOOD AWARD website for more details. To keep up with the latest news and developments from LG's inaugural innovation challenge, stay tuned to LG Newsroom.
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LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG's four companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle component Solutions and Business Solutions – combined for global sales of over USD 63 billion in 2021. LG is a leading manufacturer of consumer and commercial products ranging from TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors, service robots, automotive components and its premium LG SIGNATURE and intelligent LG ThinQ brands are familiar names world over. Visit www.LGnewsroom.com for the latest news.
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Stitch Fix, Inc. ("Stitch Fix" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SFIX) securities during the period from December 8, 2020 through March 8, 2022 inclusive (the "Class Period").
Stitch Fix shareholders may, no later than October 25, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of Stitch Fix and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
According to the complaint, Stitch Fix initially sold products as a "Fix" box, through which the customer would receive a monthly box of items chosen by a personal stylist. The customer would not know specifically which items they were receiving but would have the option to return whichever items it did not want. On December 8, 2020, Stitch Fix launched the "Freestyle" program—a new, direct buy program where customers could choose from the outset which items to purchase. In connection with that announcement, Stitch Fix touted the Freestyle program as a way to "expand our addressable market, deepen client engagement and grow wallet share over time." The Company also stated that Freestyle would "serve as another catalyst as we attract new clients, convert prospective clients and reactivate lapsed clients."
During the Class Period, defendants touted that the two programs were synergistic, and repeatedly denied claims that the Freestyle program could cannibalize its legacy Fix business. On December 7, 2021, however, Stitch Fix admitted for the first time that the Company had downplayed the magnitude of its transition from the subscription-based Fix model to the retail-based Freestyle model. Stitch Fix further admitted that the Company saw some "short term cannibalization" from new customers who chose to use the new direct-buy Freestyle option rather than the traditional Fix option. In addition, Stitch Fix announced a loss for its first quarter of 2021 and cut its full-year revenue projections. As a result of these disclosures, the price of Stitch Fix stock declined by $5.97 per share, or 24%, from $24.97 per share to $19.00 per share.
Stitch Fix continued to assure investors that this was a short-term problem, claiming that the Company had "been testing client onboarding flows" and that "we see significant new client potential ahead as Freestyle enables us to access a greater share of shopping occasions." Then, on March 8, 2022, Stitch Fix offered a weak outlook for its third quarter of 2022 and cut its revenue guidance for the full year. In addition, Stitch Fix announced a self-inflicted friction between the Freestyle program and the Fix program. Specifically, Stitch Fix explained that when customers visited stitchfix.com—the primary landing page for customers interested in the Fix—the Company directed them to the Freestyle experience first, and "therefore, in leading clients to the Freestyle experience first, [it] inadvertently created friction" for potential customers interesting in ordering Fix. As a result of this disclosure, the price of Stitch Fix stock declined by 6%, from $11.01 per share to $10.34 per share.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 25, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
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- Dragon Artifacts consisting of 5 types of equipment released on September 6
- Converting HYDRA into Dragonsteel to craft Dragon Artifact
- Announced the upcoming 'Domination Server' designed for level 90 or higher fighters
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade's masterpiece MMORPG MIR4 updated Dragon Artifact on September 6, a new equipment for increasing power score.
Dragon Artifact, a new equipment infused with strong power of the dragon, consists of five items including Majestic Scepter (staff), Majestic Cape (cape), Majestic Crown (crown), Majestic Seal (royal seal), and Majestic Tome (book). All players can put on the equipment regardless of their class.
To craft a Dragon Artifact, Dragon Sphere, Dragonsteel, Darksteel, Dragon Material, and Eternal Material are required as common materials. The new material, Dragonsteel, can be utilized in various ways in the game, such as crafting and strengthening Dragon Artifact or using Special Enchant.
Special Enchant is a function that can further strengthen the existing equipment by using Dragonsteel. An enchant slot is added to Epic grade or higher equipment and improved abilities are gained with a certain probability.
A newly introduced system will allow HYDRA, the game token, to be converted into Dragonsteel. In addition, if Septaria is given to Arcadia Spirit Village NPC, users can obtain a Dragonsteel box.
Meanwhile, MIR4 announced its plan to update 'Domination Server' for powerful fighters over level 90 in each server.
Please visit the official website and community for more details of MIR4 Global.
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BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seraphim Energy Group Co., Ltd. (Seraphim), a leading global solar product manufacturer, has recently announced that its 28mm-frame lightweight modules passed the low-temperature mechanical load test, which reflects the products' reliability and the company's technological strength.
According to the standards of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), static mechanical load test is a general test to determine the ability of the PV modules to withstand snow and wind loads. Due to the exacerbating global climate change, PV modules are exposed to extreme cold weather conditions, which poses challenges to the mechanical strength of modules, resistant ability of materials and connection to trackers.
Thus, Seraphim, together with the third-party organization TUV-SUD, conducted the mechanical reliability test on the 28mm-frame lightweight modules under extreme low-temperature conditions. The static mechanical load test of 5400Pa at front side and 2400Pa at back side was completed under extreme low-temperature of -40℃ and 4-clamp installation conditions.
The results show that the modules maintain a good appearance without severe cracks. They also passed the insulation and wet leakage tests with power attenuation of under 5 percent. The result has clearly proven that even under extreme low-temperature conditions, Seraphim's 28mm-frame lightweight modules are safe and reliable.
"As the PV products are installed worldwide in more diversified environments, their performance are facing increasingly high requirements. Based on over a decade of research and development (R&D) and technological experience, Seraphim has been committed to innovation to improve the performance of PV modules and better serve clients with diversified demands, " said Polaris Li, President of Seraphim.
It's learned that Seraphim built a world-class R&D center in 2013, boasting complete R&D and test capability. It also has a highly-effective automatic assembly line equipped with over 40 optimization patents. With solid technological competence and production capability, the company has a combined manufacturing capacity of 7.5 GW globally. To date, more than 14GW of its products have been installed in over 40 countries worldwide.
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Update: Missing 10-year-old found safe
Published: Sep. 5, 2022 at 7:32 PM EDT|Updated: 3 hours ago
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A 10-year-old boy reported missing in Raleigh County was found safe Monday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities said he had run away from his home in Mabscott hours beforehand.
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As Californians crank up the air conditioning during a heat wave, state officials are urging consumers to limit their electricity use to avoid strain on the power grid – and the potential for rolling blackouts.
A California grid operator issued a power grid emergency alert on Monday and renewed calls for people to find ways to conserve electricity use this week during afternoons and evenings to prevent outages. California Independent System Operator, better known as Caiso, provides energy to about 80% of the state.
For the sixth consecutive day, a statewide Flex Alert was in effect on Monday, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. PT. During a Flex Alert, consumers are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoid using major appliances and turn off all unnecessary lights.
"We have now entered the most intense phase of this heat wave," said Elliot Mainzer, the grid operator's chief executive officer. "Forecasted demand for Monday and Tuesday is at all-time record levels and the potential for rotating outages has increased significantly."
Mainszer said Flex Alerts have already been helping alleviate stress on the power grid in recent days, but that consumers will need to ramp up their level of conservation by two or three times.
California will see record-breaking heat through Friday, said Marc Chenard, a forecaster with the Weather Prediction Center.
Sacramento could reach 114 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, surpassing the monthly record of 109 degrees. San Jose will match previous daily records with a 104-degree high forecast for Tuesday. In Los Angeles, Burbank is expected to hit 109 degrees on Wednesday, smashing the daily record of 106.
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Infectious disease expert from JMU gives flu season tips
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The CDC reports flu season typically starts around October, so we are just weeks away from the season and this year’s flu vaccine has just been rolled out.
“The best time to get the flu shot is in September or October. You don’t want to get it too early so that your immunity isn’t as strong when the flu season really takes off,” Dr. Suzanne Grossman, an infectious disease professor at James Madison University said.
Dr. Grossman said flu vaccines are readily available at most pharmacies and at the doctor’s office.
“Different insurance companies might offer different incentives for you to get the vaccine so then, not only are you not paying, but then you get an incentive and also some stores will offer a gift card if you get your flu vaccine there,” Dr. Grossman said.
Dr. Grossman said it is too early to tell if this year’s flu season will be severe or not, but she said last year was mild so they are hoping for the same results in 2022.
Over the last few years, the lines have become less clear on the symptom difference between the flu, COVID, and an average cold.
“The flu and COVID have really similar symptoms so its really hard to tell the difference just based on your symptoms, so this is where getting tested for the flu and COVID can be really helpful to know, ‘Do I have COVID? Do I have the flu? Do I have both?” Dr. Grossman said.
Dr. Grossman said the symptoms of the flu are as follows:
- Fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Running or stuffy nose
However, over the last few years, many of the practices put in place because of COVID-19 can help stop the spread of flu germs, too.
“Some people are still taking COVID precautions,” she said. “That’s always helpful in stopping the spread of the flu, as well. Masking in public, maintaining distance of at least six feet from other people.”
For more information on flu season visit cdc.gov.
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In January 2022, Uganda ended the longest pandemic school lockdown in the world. As the country's roughly 15 million school-going children were summoned back to class, we spoke with six youths from poor families in one of the largest slums in Kampala, the capital city. The teens shared their feelings about returning to school after almost two years and their dreams for their future. For some, family hardships meant they couldn't afford the school fees that would enable them to return. Now, eight months since the reopening, we returned to their community of Kamwokya and were able to reach five of the six teens we profiled to learn how they are faring.
There are definitely happy stories among the teens we'd interviewed early this year.
Kusemerwa Jonathan Henry, age 16, is a busy kid – enrolled in school but still running the small business he started during the pandemic. With some financial help from his dad, he opened a fruit and vegetable stand that is going strong. By a Kamwokya roadside, Henry sorts fresh mud-covered Irish potatoes. "I continue to balance my school term and work. So, it's been easy to do both," he says. The next term in Uganda starts on September 5, and once class is in session, he'll work at the stall after school. "Even though there was a lot to cover, I've picked up real fast. I've been studying hard."
Babilinda George, Henry's father, can't hide his pride for his son's efforts. The teen has already saved enough to pay for the next term's full tuition, he says. George only has to contribute a little bit for supplies and extras. "He makes my life easy."
But the matter of school fees has been an obstacle. At Kololo Senior Secondary School , which several of the teens attend, tuition, supplies and uniforms cost roughly $135 for each of the three school year terms.
And global events have contributed to a bumpy back-to-school for several of our Kamwokya teens. Once the Ukraine war began, Uganda's fuel prices shot up and in turn affected prices of food and everyday essentials. So school fees were out of reach for some of the teens' families. In some cases the students we interviewed have not been able to start school – or risk being sent home if their families made an initial payment but haven't been able to cover all the costs.
Mary Goretti Nakabugo, the executive director of Uwezo Uganda, a nonprofit organization working to promote equitable quality education, says that many parents are struggling to make ends meet. "For some of them, it might be a choice between survival and sending back children to school."
Kisakye Melissa, now age 15, is one of the teenagers who has yet to return to a classroom since the reopening of school. Her mother earns money by handwashing clothes for locals. During the shutdown, Melissa helped. But they didn't earn enough money for the tuition due when schools reopened. And as 2022 wore on, fewer people dropped off laundry, so Melissa had nothing to do. Her mother sent to a nearby village to help her grandmother with daily tasks.
After reading about Melissa's family in the February article that NPR published, African Girls Can, a nonprofit organization training women entrepreneurs in Uganda and elsewhere, hoped to sponsor Melissa. But the organization only supports secondary school students, and Melissa has yet to complete primary education. At age 15, she's only in the equivalent of roughly grade five. She must complete grade seven before entering high school.
"I feel bad and it scares me that if I ever get the chance to return to school, I will be too old. Children will laugh at me," Melissa says. However, she now has reason to hope that scenario won't come true. Her mother went to Sharp Primary School in Kamwokya and asked whether the school would accept tuition payments "in small bits," she says. It was this possibility of returning to school that brought Melissa back from her grandmother's village to Kamwokya. The school agreed to the arrangement, and so finally, she will go back to class at the start of the September term.
Nakabugo hopes other schools prove as flexible: "We are not saying that schools should not charge but they should accept installments. Because parents also need to know that schools cannot run without money."
Naigaga Rebecca Mercy's parents came up with some tuition money but ended up short of what was needed for her full tuition and supplies. "Even if the balance is just 1 cent, they will send you home," says the 14-year-old. In August, "I was sent back home just a few days before the final term examinations," she explains.
Mercy was ultimately able to sit for some exams but not others. Schools sometimes make this kind of allowance to encourage families to pay off their remaining balance. Mercy's father earns a monthly salary as a factory worker, but it isn't enough for rent, tuition and other basics. This month, Mercy says her father must prioritize rent, which means that her school will not receive the expected deposit at the start of the September term. "When school reopens, we are given one month before we are sent home," she says. She is determined to do "whatever it takes" to become a doctor or lawyer. "I like school. I have to achieve my dream."
Tusiime Agnes's parents also were not able to pay fees in full. They paid only half tuition, which was enough for the now 15-year-old Agnes to return but not enough for the school to provide lunch. It's footwear that is most worrisome for this upcoming term, though. The school requires black leather dress shoes, "which I don't have," she says. "If you wear anything else, you are stopped right at the gate."
Joel Joseph is also worried about staying in school for the next semester. His single mother's small grocery shop was just shut down. "The owner of the place she was renting sold it out and she had to leave. So, money is going to be a problem."
During the lockdown, Joseph rented a small partition within a shop in order to sell clothes, but he says he had to close the business down because he doesn't have time for it when school is in session.
However, at least for the moment, the 17-year-old feels that he is on track to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer specializing in robotics. At his school's science fair, he submitted two entries — a toy missile launcher vehicle and a bag that can charge a mobile phone on the go. "When the judges made their choice," he says proudly, "I won the title 'Mr. Creative.' "
Halima Athumani is a digital and broadcast journalist based in Kampala, Uganda. She's been covered politics, health, human rights and social affairs since 2010, has anchored a newscast on 93.3 KFM in Kampala and has contributed to Voice of America, The Washington Post, Al-Jazeera and the BBC.
Esther Ruth Mbabazi is a photographer based in Kampala, Uganda. Her work explores changing conditions on the African continent. She is a National Geographic Explorer, past VII Photo Agency Mentee and Magnum Foundation Photography & Social Justice Fellow and has been published in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.
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MAJURO, Marshall Islands, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gate Global UAB, the Lithuania-based entity of Gate.io Group, has completed its registration as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) in Lithuania, which allows Gate Global UAB to provide both cryptocurrency exchange and wallet services in or from Lithuania in compliance with local anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) laws and regulations.
Gate.io Group Founder and CEO Dr. Lin Han said, "Within every country we operate in, we seek to meet and exceed regulatory safeguards. Providing users with a reliable and safe experience and working with governments to meet their expectations will always be our primary goals when entering new regions."
"Lithuania has been extremely proactive in creating a healthy environment for digital asset companies. Their compliance and controls align with our commitments to reliable, safe, and compliant operations."
Gate Global UAB is building a local team to oversee business operations in the country and offer products tailored to the region. Being a small Baltic European Union nation, Lithuania was among the early countries to spearhead crypto-friendly regulations, forming a welcoming regulatory environment for crypto exchanges.
The new registration announcement comes during accelerated global expansion from Gate.io Group. Seeking to reach more users worldwide, the exchange is aggressively pursuing licenses and registrations in multiple regions with healthy crypto regulatory outlooks.
About Gate.io Group
Established in 2013, Gate.io Group is one of the pioneers in the crypto industry. It has established a comprehensive ecosystem, which includes a cryptocurrency exchange, public blockchain, decentralized finance, research and analysis, venture capital investing, wallet services, startup incubator labs and more.
Gate.io is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange under Gate.io Group. Gate.io offers services related to the trading of multiple leading digital assets, and it has grown to serve over 10 million users around the world. It has been consistently ranked as one of the top 10 cryptocurrency exchanges based on liquidity and trading volume on CoinGecko and has received a rating of 4.5 by Forbes Advisor, making it one of the Best Crypto Exchanges for 2021.
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Wemade donates KRW 1B worth of WEMIX tokens to Seoul National University
Published: Sep. 5, 2022 at 10:58 PM EDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
Donated WEMIX on September 5 for educational funds
Will be used for students in business department to educate and support new businesses
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- Wemade signed a partnership with Seoul National University (SNU) on September 5 to donate WEMIX for educational funding.
Wemade is donating WEMIX equivalent to 1 billion won to Seoul National University Business School for SNU BIZ Entrepreneurship Fund. The donation will be used to support and educate students and graduates of the business department in starting new businesses.
The partnership took place at Seoul National University on September 5. Wemade CEO, Henry Chang, and the Chancellor and Dean of Seoul National University gathered in one place to sign the partnership.
"SNU alumni, CEO Henry Chang, is developing Wemade into a global company based on the core values of 'growth, responsibility and achievement'. As a respected entrepreneur, he is fulfilling his social responsibility by leading a sharing culture," said Sejung Oh, Chancellor of SNU. "This valuable donation will allow students to be more adventurous when starting new businesses and create innovative business leaders."
"I hope SNU will use this donation to educate students that will become global leaders in the future," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade. "We will look for ways to support talents that can be continued for the long-term."
Wemade has been making donations to schools since January this year, including Korea University, Dongseo University and Sogang University. It will keep contributing to the growth of blockchain, metaverse and technology research.
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BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first batch of MG Motor's new pure electric vehicles Mulan or MG4 ELECTRIC, the name overseas, arrived at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, on Friday.
As a brand of China's top automaker SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, MG has officially released the MG MULAN in China on June, which is named after a well-known folk heroine.
Over 1,000 units of the vehicles departed from Shanghai Haitong terminal in July and are scheduled to be launched in China and nearly 20 major European countries on September 13. MG also planned to launch the model in other countries and regions including Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and South America in 2023, covering more than 80 countries in the world.
According to MG, the pure electric model is equipped with a new super electric drive system and SAIC Motor's self-developed magic cube battery, all reaching the world top level in terms of design, safety, environmental protection and quality.
MG has been ranked as China's single-brand overseas sales champion for three consecutive years, according to the statistics of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. Its cumulative overseas sales volume has exceeded 1 million vehicles.
From January to June 2022, MG sold more than 45,000 units in Europe, ranking among the top 10 brands in the pure electric vehicle markets in Sweden, Norway and other countries.
In 2022, SAIC accelerated its development in new energy market in Europe and actively launched a number of electric products, with 800 sales service branches to be built in Europe. According to SAIC, Europe is expected to be the first market which realizes its goal of selling over 100,000 vehicles overseas by 2022.
SAIC targets to sell more than 800,000 vehicles overseas this year, boosting the intelligent manufacturing in China run faster in overseas markets.
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Man survives 11 days floating on ocean in freezer
(CNN) - A Brazilian man floated in a freezer in the ocean for 11 days, surviving without food or water, before being rescued.
Romualdo Macedo Rodrigues told Record TV he was on a fishing trip in August when his boat sank off the coast of northern Brazil. As it went down, he saw the floating cooler and jumped inside.
“I was desperate. I thought my end was coming. But thanks God, God gave me one more chance,” he told Record TV.
Rodrigues said he had no food or water. At times, sharks surrounded him as he floated in the ocean.
But 11 days after his boat went down, a group of fishermen found Rodrigues off the coast of Suriname. He was treated at a hospital.
“I was born again. I thought I wouldn’t be telling this story, but I’m back here,” he said. “That freezer was God in my life. The only thing I had was the freezer. It was a miracle.”
Officials detained Rodrigues for a few days because he didn’t have proper documentation, but he is now back home with his family in Brazil.
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ROCKFORD, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Congressman, Don Manzullo (R-IL), knows about navigating the often tumultuous and stalemated U.S. Congress. In his new book, Do Nice Guys Run for Congress? How an Obscure, Country Lawyer Kept his Faith, Beat the Establishment, and Survived Twenty Years in Congress, Manzullo discusses how Americans can become more civil and reverse the dangerous trend in rejecting Democracy.
Relying on his faith and determination, Manzullo overcame political headwinds and a severe learning disability to help change the perception that members of Congress are corrupt and unable to work together. He offers a prescription for how to change that paradigm today.
"Unfortunately, we face a crisis in Congress, where hyper-partisanship supersedes rationality," Manzullo said. "It saddens me that today it is more important to grandstand and name call than create a dialog with those of opposite views. I challenged that acrimony and became known as a member of Congress who built bipartisan coalitions and changed laws, complex regulations, and government policies."
Current and former members of Congress praised Manzullo's book.
"A study of somebody fighting for victims of big government, while adding humor and an intensely personal perspective…an enjoyable read," said U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).
"Don and I were the political odd couple of Illinois. While his friendly bipartisan style is missed in the halls of Congress, it comes alive on the pages of this book," added U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL.).
Manzullo is available for interviews and speaking opportunities. A 60 second video of the book is on https://youtu.be/T2s4_OQVlF0
BACKROUND: A graduate of American University and Marquette Law School, Don Manzullo practiced law for twenty-two years in northern Illinois. He served twenty years in Congress (1993-2013), where he chaired the Asia Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs and Small Business Committee and also served on the Financial Services Committee. He was President/CEO of Korea Economic Institute of America (2013-2018), and is an adjunct instructor, vice chair, and senior advisor of the Institute of Public Policy and World Affairs at Rockford University, Rockford, Illinois.
The book is published by Westbow Press, ISBN: 978-1-6642-4590-7 (sc), ISBN: 978-1-6642-4592-1 (hc), ISBN: 978-1-6642-4591-4 (e) Price: eBook, $9.99; softcover $19.95, hardcover $35.9
Contact: Jim Taylor or Chris Linden, 815-316-2300
manzullo@hughesmc.com
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HONG KONG, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) held the inaugural awards ceremony of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Achievement Awards 2021/2022 in Hong Kong on 30 August. Fosun International was awarded the "ESG Benchmark Awards – The ESG Leader" Silver Award in recognition of its efforts and outstanding performances in the environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance aspects.
With strong support of HSIL as the Major Sponsor, the Awards are in recognition of the enterprises with outstanding ESG performance
The ESG Achievement Awards is organized by the Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB), a non-profit taking organization, with the strong support of Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL) as the Major Sponsor. With the theme "Pursuit of the ESG E.R.A-Evolution, Resilience, Action", this year, the ESG Achievement Awards aims at highlighting excellence among high-achieving companies who are blazing a trail for others to follow in the realm of ESG development and to provide innovative ESG solutions for companies and societies at large to take inspirations from when developing their own ESG action plans.
With Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL) being the Major Sponsor and Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) as the ESG Data Provider cum Supporting Organization, the jury panel was able to evaluate participating organizations comprehensively and fairly.
Mr Joseph Chan Ho-lim, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury, The Government of Hong Kong SAR, joined the award presentation ceremony as a guest of honor. Mr Joseph Chan Ho-lim, JP, states, "Hong Kong's status as Asia's leading international financial centre, ranked 3rd in the world and 1st in Asia under the Global Financial Centres Index, has well-positioned the city to be the green and sustainable finance hub, raising green and sustainable capital and products in the region. The volume of green and sustainable bonds in Hong Kong last year accounts for one-third of the Asian green and sustainable bond market. And we will continue to work closely with the industry and stakeholders to embrace ESG."
"It is delighted to see more organisations investing in ESG development and continuing to improve their contributions to the sustainable development of the planet. The Awards are recognized to all the winners for their strong determination. We believe that the ESG performance of an organisation is closely related to its profitability. Organisations with good ESG performance are usually more competitive compared with similar organisations in the industry. " said Mr Paul Pong, Co-Founder of IESGB.
Fosun's ESG has been recognized by global professional institutions
Fosun's outstanding performance in ESG has been recognized by global professional institutions. Fosun International's MSCI ESG rating was AA, making it the only conglomerate in Greater China with a MSCI ESG rating of AA, besides, being selected as a constituent of the MSCI CHINA ESG LEADERS 10-40 Index; its Hang Seng Sustainability Rating was A, and it was selected as a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index (HSSUSB) and Hang Seng ESG 50 Index. Fosun International's FTSE Russell ESG rating has improved for two consecutive years, and it became a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series for the first time.
While developing its businesses, Fosun emphasizes the use of ESG criteria to assess its own sustainable development capability and level. As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Fosun has been actively engaging its member companies in the implementation of ESG strategies. On the environmental front, Fosun has made a commitment to the society to "achieve carbon emission peak by 2028 and carbon neutrality by 2050", and is making steady progress towards these targets.
Moreover, Fosun continued to make unremitting efforts on social welfare. The Group and its member companies carried out public welfare projects such as supporting the combat against the pandemic, assisting in the fight against malaria in Africa, disaster relief, Rural Doctors program, fostering education, culture promotion, and entrepreneurial support to actively promote community development and help people's livelihood and improve social well-being.
Looking globally, since the COVD-19 outbroke in early 2020, Fosun has immediately initiated the global deployment of medical supplies to provide strong support for China and overseas to fight against the pandemic. In addition to the urgent deployment of protective materials to assist countries and regions affected by the pandemic, Fosun also partnered with BioNTech, a German biotechnology company, to jointly develop the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (COMIRNATY®), providing a strong support for defeating the pandemic. In addition, Fosun has participated in the joint construction of a "malaria-free world" for more than 15 years. Among the first Chinese pharmaceutical brands well recognized in Africa, Artesun® (artesunate for injection), self-developed and manufactured by Fosun Pharma, has been used to treat over 48 million severe malaria patients worldwide by the end of 2021.
This year, Fosun enters into the 30 years of establishment. Fosun has been dedicated itself with the values of "Self-improvement, Teamwork, Performance, and Contribution to Society" raised when Fosun established 30 years ago. It has developed into a global innovation-driven consumer group, strengthening its presence in four business segments, namely Health, Happiness, Wealth and Intelligent Manufacturing and is committed to creating happier lives for families worldwide. Looking ahead, with the concept of "Sharing Happiness", Fosun will join hands with customers, partners, investors and all parties in the society to create a happy ecosystem and share happiness and value of Fosun.
About Fosun
Founded in 1992, Fosun is a global innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world in Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing segments. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00656.HK). As of 30 June 2022, Fosun International's total assets amounted to RMB849.7 billion. Fosun International ranks No.589 on the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 List, with a MSCI ESG rating of AA.
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- MVM supports Africa P2E gamers and developers
- Founded by former director of Binance Labs in charge of Africa, optimized for local business
- Expecting the expansion of WEMIX ecosystem in Africa
SINGAPORE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade participated in the seed funding round for Metaverse Magna (MVM), a P2E guild project from Africa.
MVM's parent company, Nestcoin, supports and invests in crypto projects in Africa. It was founded by Yele Bademosi, former director in charge of the Africa region at Binance Labs, who oversaw investments and incubations for startups.
Also with MVM as Africa's first and biggest gaming DAO, Nestcoin supports the overall P2E game lifecycle of various P2E games that it has invested in, such as incubation, launchpad support, token/NFT public sales and game operation.
MVM is helping gamers in Africa through its community and self-developed app, Hyper. It plans to expand its business by providing guild management tool through developing its own OS, P2E game software design kit for game developers, gaming DeFi services and more.
With this strategic investment, Wemade aims to expand the ecosystem of WEMIX3.0 and start business in Africa for the long term.
There are over 186 million game users in Africa. MVM wants to create the biggest gaming community in Africa and provide tools for users, investors, developers, and guild operators within the ecosystem.
"Africa has the highest youth population globally," said Yele Bademosi, CEO of Nestcoin. He emphasized the potential for the growth of the game industry in Africa.
"Gaming guilds will be one of mainstream DAOs and play a pivotal role in the game tokenomics," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade. "Partnership with MVM is an opportunity to expand the ecosystem of WEMIX in Africa, the continent with a rapidly growing market and a young population."
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NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe's vision was blurry from the tears. He was thrilled — overwhelmed, even — when the last point was over and it hit him that, yes, he had ended Rafael Nadal's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak Monday and reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time.
"I felt like the world stopped," Tiafoe said. "I couldn't hear anything for a minute."
Then Tiafoe found himself "losing it in the locker room" when he saw that NBA superstar LeBron James gave him a Twitter shoutout.
"Bro," Tiafoe said, "I was going crazy."
What meant the most to Tiafoe about his 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over 22-time major champion Nadal in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows, though, was looking up in his Arthur Ashe Stadium guest box and knowing his parents, Constant and Alphina, were there.
"To see them experience me beat Rafa Nadal — they've seen me have big wins, but to beat those 'Mount Rushmore' guys? For them, I can't imagine what was going through their heads," said Tiafoe, a 24-year-old American seeded 22nd at the U.S. Open. "I mean, they're going to remember today for the rest of their lives."
His parents both emigrated to the United States from Sierra Leone in West Africa amid its civil war in the 1990s. They ended up in Maryland, where Constant helped construct a tennis training center for juniors, then became a maintenance man there; Alphina, Frances said, was "a nurse, working two jobs, working overtime through the nights." Frances and his twin brother, Franklin, were born in 1998, and soon would be spending hour upon hour where Dad's job was, rackets in hand.
Maybe one day, went the dream, a college scholarship would come of it.
"It wasn't anything supposed to be like this," Tiafoe said Monday evening, hours after by far his biggest victory.
He is the youngest American man to get this far at the U.S. Open since Andy Roddick in 2006, but this was not a case of a one-sided crowd backing one of its own. Nadal is about as popular as it gets in tennis and heard plenty of support as the volume raised after the retractable roof was shut in the fourth set.
"It's something to tell the kids, the grandkids: 'Yeah, I beat Rafa,'" Tiafoe said with a big smile.
He served better than No. 2 seed Nadal. More surprisingly, he returned better, too. And he kept his cool, remained in the moment and never let the stakes or the opponent get to him. Nadal, a 36-year-old from Spain, had won both of their previous matches, and every set they played, too.
"Well, the difference is easy: I played a bad match and he played a good match," Nadal said. "At the end that's it."
This surprise came a day after Tiafoe followed along on TV as his pal Nick Kyrgios "put on a show" and eliminated No. 1 seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. That makes this the first U.S. Open without either of the top two seeded men reaching the quarterfinals since 2000, when No. 1 Andre Agassi exited in the second round and No. 2 Gustavo Kuerten in the first.
That was before Nadal, Novak Djokovic, who has 21 Grand Slam titles, and Roger Federer, who has 20, began dominating men's tennis. Djokovic, 35, did not enter this U.S. Open because is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and was not allowed to enter the United States; Federer, 41, has undergone a series of operations on his right knee and last played at Wimbledon last year.
Now come the inevitable questions about whether their era of excellence is wrapping up.
"It signifies that the years go by," Nadal said. "It's the circle of life."
Tiafoe now meets No. 9 Andrey Rublev, who beat No. 7 Cam Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 earlier Monday.
Other men's matches on Monday's schedule: 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic vs. No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, and No. 11 Jannik Sinner vs. Ilya Ivashka.
The No. 1 woman, Iga Swiatek, moved into her first quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows by coming back to beat Jule Neiemeier 2-6, 6-4, 6-0.
"I'm just proud," Swiatek said, "that I didn't lose hope."
The 21-year-old from Poland will face another first-time U.S. Open quarterfinalist: No. 8 Jessica Pegula, the highest-ranked American woman, who advanced with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova.
Another women's quarterfinal will be two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova against No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka.
Nadal won the Australian Open in January and the French Open in June. Then he made it to the semifinals at Wimbledon in July before withdrawing from that tournament because of a torn abdominal muscle.
Nadal competed only once in the 1 1/2 months between leaving the All England Club and arriving in New York, where he has won four trophies.
He tweaked his service motion, tossing the ball lower than he normally does so as not to put as much strain on his midsection. There were plenty of signs Monday that his serve was not in tip-top shape: nine double-faults, a first-serve percentage hovering around 50%, five breaks by Tiafoe.
Earlier in the tournament, he lost the first set of his first-round match. Did the same in the second round, when he also accidentally cut the bridge of his nose and made himself dizzy when the edge of his racket frame bounced off the court and caught him in the face.
Still, one Monday, Nadal appeared on the verge of turning things around when he broke early in the fourth set and went ahead 3-1.
Tiafoe told himself: "Stay in it. Stay with him."
That's tied to two key areas Tiafoe credits with helping make him a stronger player of late: an improved in-match mindset and a commitment to fitness.
"Rafa is there every point. I've been known to have some dips in my game at times, where it's like you're watching (and thinking), 'What's that?!'" Tiafoe said. "That was my thing, match intensity."
No concern now: He grabbed the last five games. The next-to-last break came for a 4-3 edge in the fourth set, when Nadal put a backhand into the net, and Tiafoe skipped backward toward the sideline for the ensuing changeover, his fist raised.
Fifteen minutes later, Tiafoe broke again, and it was over. This represents the latest significant step forward for Tiafoe, whose only previous trip to a Grand Slam quarterfinal came at the 2019 Australian Open — and ended with a loss to Nadal.
When one last backhand by Nadal found the net, Tiafoe chucked his racket and put his hands on his head. He looked toward his guest box in the stands — Mom, Dad, brother, girlfriend, Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal, others — then sat in his sideline chair and buried his face in a towel.
"It was just wild. My heart is going a thousand miles an hour. I was so excited. I was like: Let me sit down," Tiafoe said. "Yeah, I've never felt something like that in my life, honestly."
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MAUI COUNTY, HAWAII (KITV4) - Maui resident Lalaine Pasion created an advocacy group, “Lungs for Life,” after her sister died early this year.
Pasion said her sister died from an asthma attack. She said Carmen Pasion, was diagnosed with asthma at 50-years-old and had no prior history of it.
"We thought it was just a mild thing. She died unexpectedly at night and we didn’t realize what she died from. When we buried her, we still didn’t know what she died from. After about two months, the funeral director called and said she died from an acute asthma attack," said Lalaine Pasion.
She created “Lungs for Life” to raise awareness about asthma in adults and how the condition still needs to be treated in adulthood.
Another Maui resident said her 25-year-old niece died from an asthma attack. She said her niece had three to four minor asthma attacks leading up to her final one.
"Schane suffered an asthma episode in the middle of her home. her cousin tried to resuscitate her but unfortunately by the time paramedics brought her to the hospital, she was pronounced dead. The night prior to her death, everything was fine. My mom did mention she was going in and out of the doctor’s office and they’d only prescribe her a band aid situation,” said Kimi Asuncion, Kahului resident.
In 2020, more than 8% of Hawaii adults were diagnosed with asthma and the death rate is increasing statewide, according to reports by “Hawaii Health Matters.”
Many health experts say monitoring your health triggers and using your inhaler daily can help prevent severe asthma attacks.
"Asthma is a very controllable disease if you follow the recommendations, take your medication and take it seriously. A substantial number of people do not outgrow their asthma and the earlier you start with your asthma, the more likely it will stay moderate," said Dr. Barry Lachman, physician at Pediatric Asthma Quality Initiative.
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HONOLULU (KITV)- Most people enjoyed Labor Day with some fun in the sun. Food is a big part of the celebration, but with food prices up more than 2% some labor day cookouts looked a little bit different this year.
“The hardest part is to just getting the coals going. Once they're all going, it speeds up the process of getting the bbq fire going,” said one Labor Day cookout grill master.
Cookouts are a hot topic on Labor Day. What you eat is as important as how you cook it. “We have some cam bakery donuts, rice, kalbi, potato salad, rice cakes and all this dim sum from downtown,” said Sharon Obara who took part in a picnic.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says July saw the biggest increase in food prices since April of 2020. Potlucks are a great way for people to cut costs. Everyone brings a little something. Sadly, there are some casualties this year. “We were going to bring poke but I think we ended up not doing that. I don't know if money was a factor. But that's a lot of money. Someone was going to bring that, but changed their minds,” said Obara.
People still want to feed everyone, but they are adapting to price increases by being more selective on what to cook. Often it's what's in the freezer, or preparing something yourself at home. “It's cheaper to make chili, instead of buying the Zippy's chili. So I made chili and I brought it. I bought my Costco pound of ground beef and that's what I did. There's a lot of people, so that's how I decided what I was going to bring,” said Obara.
Others are finding a more inventive way of saving money on the cookout. “Actually I was not invited to the bbq. I just stopped by. Didn’t bring anything,” said picnic attendee Jin Yoo.
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Many areas had hot and dry summer-like weather for Labor Day, and that is expected to continue.
Unfortunately, the pleasant beach conditions have also raised Hawaii's fire danger for this fall.
Much of Kapolei has turned brown and there are many leeward areas around Hawaii just as dry.
"We are experiencing very dry conditions," said Hawaii State Climatologist Pao-Shin Chu.
So dry that leeward areas on three islands are under exceptional drought conditions.
And things are not expected to change anytime soon.
"The forecast calls for above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall for the next three months," said Chu.
The result of hotter than normal temps and lower rainfall levels is dried and brown vegetation, the perfect fuel for brush fires..
One of those brush fires flared up along a barren Kapolei field Monday.
Fire fighters quickly put that one out, but could be busy for months to come, as Hawaii's fire danger will remain up throughout the fall.
"It is potentially high for Hawaii for the next three months, from September through November," said Chu.
It doesn't mean it will be completely dry this fall.
There will be periodic showers that will come our way, but one or two days of rain won't be enough to reverse the drought conditions and could even make the fire hazard worse. Showers could spark new growth from grasses and brush which would then dry up when the showers do.
"This little rain will not help in terms of long term drought, and will provide additional fuel for fire - so I think it is worse," added Chu.
While temperatures have been above normal, they haven't been as hot as we saw during last year's record setting days.
We have also seen breezy trade winds, which can help cool us off during these scorching summer-like conditions.
But those winds can also fan the flames of a fire once it gets started, and there are more days of enhanced trade winds in the forecast for fall as well.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) Jocelyn Alo the NCAA all-time career home run record holder is back home.
Young fans came out to meet Alo in Waipio, and Mayor Rick Blangiardi honored her by proclaiming Jocelyn Alo Day.
HONOLULU (KITV4) Jocelyn Alo the NCAA all-time career home run record holder is back home.
Young fans came out to meet Alo in Waipio, and Mayor Rick Blangiardi honored her by proclaiming Jocelyn Alo Day.
"In recognition of her truly extraordinary accomplishments making her the best collegiate student athlete to ever take the field in NCAA softball, congratulations Jocelyn," said Mayor Blangiardi.
At Sport Stan in Waipio, young fans came out to meet Jocelyn, including Filinga Tuifua. The Waimanalo 8th grader turns 14 tomorrow and wanted to meet her role model for her birthday.
"I'm going to try and be like her: try and go to college and be a softball professional," said Tuifua.
Jocelyn Alo says at first it was hard for her to accept that she is a role model for these young girls.
"I just felt like I have a lot of weight to carry I know how to carry that weight now what's right, what's wrong, and I know that I am a role model to a lot of girls so I need to watch what I'm doing and what I'm saying," says Alo.
She credits her parents Levi and Andrea Alo for inspiring her to be the best. All her home runs would not have been possible had it not been for them, .
"I never even dreamt this big for her I always knew she was pretty good just to do it the way she did and finish on top such a fun experience," says Levi Alo, Jocelyn Alo's Dad.
"It feels good just one to be at this level and one to play softball as my job is super cool," says Alo.
"I love to play softball -- so I love my job everyday. My parents raised me really well I think I’m a really good person on the field and off the field at the end of the day, be a good person so you live up to the role model status.”
The Oklahoma Sooners legend is a now a member of the Women's Professional Fastpitch, playing for the Smash It Sports Vipers.
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A federal judge threw a wrench Monday in the Justice Department investigation into potential mishandling of documents from former President Donald Trump's White House by granting his request for a special master to review evidence seized from his Florida home last month.
The win for Trump temporarily prevents the Justice Department's investigative team from accessing the thousands of documents -- some of which are marked as classified -- taken from Mar-a-Lago.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon cleared the way for a third-party attorney to review all the seized materials, not just for documents covered by attorney-client privilege -- the circumstance in which special masters are usually used -- but also for potential executive privilege concerns, a move the Justice Department has said would be "unprecedented."
She did not agree, however, with Trump's arguments that there had been a "callous disregard" for his constitutional rights with the search.
Here are takeaways from the judge's ruling and what happens next:
A significant win for Trump
The primary takeaway is simple: The ruling is a major legal win for Trump.
Trump filed a lawsuit seeking a special master to review the materials the FBI seized last month, and now one will be appointed with the potential to decide that certain materials are out of bounds to the FBI's investigation.
Cannon bought into the skepticism Trump's lawyers raised about the unprecedented search of the Florida resort, as they questioned whether investigators could be trusted to properly filter through the thousands of documents that were seized. The judge rejected the Justice Department's assurances that its internal filter team had already sorted out materials that could be subject to attorney-client privileges.
Ultimately, the special master appointment may merely lead to a delay in the federal investigation into documents taken to Mar-a-Lago, but it now introduces a new layer of uncertainty and unpredictability into the investigation.
The former President did not get absolutely everything he asked for -- the judge did not rule that any materials seized from his home should be returned to him, for instance.
Immediate next steps focus on rules for special master
Cannon left undecided many key questions about how the special master will operate. She sketched out a plan for how things will move forward for at least the rest of this week and focused on settling those logistical matters.
She ordered Trump's lawyers and prosecutors to "confer" on several big-ticket items: Who are the proposed candidates to serve as special master? What will their specific "duties and limitations" be? What should be their schedule and pacing? And how much will they be paid for their work?
Both sides were told to file a "joint filing" by Friday, spelling out their answers to these questions. Based on how the case has progressed so far, it seems unlikely that the two sides will agree on much. They'll both be able to put in writing their ideas for how they want this to move forward.
Cannon said she will "expeditiously" issue a court order setting out "the exact details and mechanics of this (special master) review process" after the joint filing comes in.
She noted the need to settle disputes between the parties about "whether certain seized documents constitute personal or presidential records" and "whether certain seized personal effects have evidentiary value."
Plans to review for "executive privilege"
Trump had said that a special master review needed to go beyond documents covered by attorney-client privilege, and that materials covered by executive privilege should be filtered out as well.
Executive privilege refers to private communications presidents have with their advisers and other types of internal communications within the executive branch that are withheld from public release. While disputes over the privilege have come up in congressional investigations, the reaches of executive privilege -- particularly when a former president is arguing it should apply when a current president is declining to assert it -- is an unsettled area of law.
Cannon's order requires the special master to examine the documents based on "executive privilege" concerns, making the job more expansive than the attorney-client privilege review that happens typically when a special master is appointed. (Documents potentially covered by attorney-client privilege will be part of this special master's review as well, according to Cannon's order.)
She did not elaborate on the parameters the special master should be considering.
In her ruling, Cannon said that the Supreme Court had not ruled out "the possibility of a former President overcoming an incumbent President on executive privilege matters." She quoted from a 1977 Supreme Court case concerning documents from President Richard Nixon's White House, as well as from a Supreme Court order earlier this year that allowed the release of Trump White House documents to House January 6 investigators.
Cannon quoted the Supreme Court saying in the recent case that the questions are "unprecedented and raise serious and substantial concerns" when it comes to scenarios where a former president is claiming to assert executive privilege over materials for which that privilege has been waived by the incumbent.
She also drew from a separate statement from Justice Brett Kavanaugh in that case in which Kavanaugh said it would "eviscerate the executive privilege for Presidential communications" if courts were to conclude that a former president could not "invoke the Presidential communications privilege for communications that occurred during his Presidency, even if the current President does not support the privilege claim."
Cannon conceded that, when all is said and done, Trump's assertions of executive privilege might fail, but she said that "does not negate a former President's ability to raise the privilege as an initial matter."
Intelligence review will continue
The judge is not stopping the US intelligence community's from continuing to examine the documents as part of its damage assessment into the potential risk to national security.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress last month that the intelligence community would be conducting an assessment "of the potential risk to national security that would result from the disclosure of the relevant documents." The intelligence community has also been working with the FBI since mid-May to examine some of the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago, CNN previously reported.
While the FBI investigation is related to at least three potential crimes -- violations of the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice and criminal handling of government records -- the intelligence review is primarily concerned with determining whether the disclosure of the material that was housed at Trump's resort and residence could place sensitive intelligence sources at risk.
Trump got special consideration as ex-president
The judge repeatedly pointed to the "extraordinary circumstances" present in the special master dispute, given that it involved the "unprecedented" search of a former president's home. She also said there was a risk of "stigma" that would come with a prosecution that was brought wrongfully and said that the threat was greater in this scenario because Trump is a former president.
"As a function of Plaintiff's former position as President of the United States, the stigma associated with the subject seizure is in a league of its own," she wrote. "A future indictment, based to any degree on property that ought to be returned, would result in reputational harm of a decidedly different order of magnitude."
There were other examples in the order of Cannon putting Trump, as a former president, in a special class of defendants. She said that Trump's reliance on "cooperation between former and incumbent administrations regarding" the exchange of documents also cut in favor of her intervening. (The Justice Department has pointed to several examples in the litigation of Trump's team slow-walking that negotiation).
In a footnote rebutting the DOJ's arguments that special masters are usually appointed to review searches of an attorneys' offices, Cannon wrote that she did "not see why these concerns would not apply, at least to a considerable degree, to the office and home of a former president."
What can the Justice Department do now?
The ruling does not shut down the Justice Department's criminal investigation. Trump still has potential legal jeopardy. But the ruling will limit what investigators can do, and may slow things down a bit, while the special master review is underway.
A Justice Department spokesman said Monday that officials are "examining the opinion" and considering "appropriate next steps." The one-sentence statement did not explicitly reference an appeal, though that is the obvious next possible option for prosecutors.
If prosecutors appeal, those proceedings would be handled by the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in Atlanta. The court has four full-time judges appointed by Democratic presidents, and seven by Republican presidents, including six by Trump.
A three-judge panel would be randomly selected to hear the appeal. Whichever side loses that round would get an opportunity to ask the entire 11-member court to rehear the appeal "en banc." The losing side also could appeal to the Supreme Court, which has a conservative majority.
DOJ officials might choose to only appeal a portion of Cannon's multi-pronged ruling.
Andrew Weissmann -- a venerated ex-DOJ official, former Robert Mueller team prosecutor and prominent Trump critic -- tweeted that the Justice Department should "appeal immediately" the part of the ruling that blocks investigators from doing anything with the seized materials, which he called "precedent that is too wrong to not appeal."
Judge Cannon is a Trump nominee -- does that matter?
Federal judges routinely handle matters that involve the president who put them on the bench. The fact that Cannon was appointed by Trump, and that Trump filed this lawsuit, is not grounds for Cannon to recuse herself from the case, though she could if she thinks it creates a perception of unfairness.
For his part, Trump has a history of politicizing the judicial branch, by attacking "Obama judges" and openly saying that he expects his appointees to do his legal bidding. But this twisted view toward judicial loyalty seems to be pretty one-sided, with Trump expecting political fealty while most judges try to ignore his out-of-court rhetoric and focus on the facts.
How does DOJ's so-called "60-day rule" for investigations come into play?
A question lingering over this and other investigations that touch on the former president is how the Justice Department will view the so-called "60-day rule" as applying to investigations connected to Trump.
The "rule" is an internal DOJ policy that discourages public investigative steps that could influence an election 60 days before Election Day. Trump's allies have argued the department's Trump documents investigation stands to run afoul of this principle, even though Trump himself is not a candidate.
It's not clear if DOJ was calibrating its approach to the documents probe with that rule in mind, and if prosecutors are doing so, it's also not clear whether the appointment of a special master affects those plans.
The investigation appears to be in its very early stages. Prosecutors have described it as such in public court proceedings. And the types of attorneys publicly involved in the probe -- mainly coming from the DOJ's National Security Division -- also suggest the probe is at an early phase, former agency officials have said.
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Just six weeks ago, a thief assaulted and maced a longtime employee of KC Market, leaving the elderly woman's eyes burning and injuring her back.
But the incident was just the beginning of a series of thefts, including a burglary this morning at the 40-year-old neighborhood store.
"They live in trepidation and fear every day now," said Roy Chang of his parents who run the shop, but asked not to be identified. "It's not safe for them. These people prey on the elderly."
Chang's parents have run the mom-and-pop shop peacefully for years. The couple know most of their neighbors and customers by name.
"You know a lot of kids from the elementary come over here, grab some musubi and get all the drinks -- it's convenient for all of us," said Kalihi resident Trish Medeiros. "All the crimes is really sad. And then it's affecting not only the stores, but the neighborhood too."
The rash of crimes includes stealing the family car right from their home behind the store and thousands of dollars worth of cash and goods from the business.
"We've talk to the police...many times and the people that were responsible for it still seem to be coming around," Chang said. "We don't seem to be getting any relief."
Today's burglary pushed the family over the edge.
At least two men broke in through a back window and are seen rummaging through the store and breaking in to the cash register.
"My dad wanted to... live his life out here, run the store until you know until his last days," he added. "This was the final straw now. So after 40 years, they've...thrown in the towel."
Because of the crime wave and lack of consequences for criminals, the family says they are now planning to sell the store they worked for years to build.
Chang hopes that by sharing his family's story, there will be changes to the justice system so that other small businesses won't face the same fate.
"If there's no consequences, I mean, people are gonna keep on doing it," he said. "Is it the cops? Is it the judicial system? Is it the prosecutors that aren't putting them away? Is it the jails that are overfull? I mean, I don't know what the solution is, but something needs to be done."
And he's hoping the community won't continue to live in fear.
"It's happening more so everywhere but you know, like coming closer to home is kind of more fearful," Medeiros added. "Got to watch out for my kids too."
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GoFundMe for teen murder suspect shut down
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KIRO) - An online fundraiser for a Washington state teen facing murder charges is no longer active. Some say, despite the situation, it should not have been taken down.
Gabriel Davies, 16, mysteriously disappeared Wednesday night from Olympia, Washington. Blood was found in his abandoned truck. As the search went on, authorities found the body of a 51-year-old man, a man a relative of Davies once lived with. He had been fatally shot inside his home near Orting.
Davies reappeared Thursday night. His family asked for privacy.
Then, the next night, Davies and another 16-year-old boy from Thurston County were arrested and booked on suspicion of second-degree murder in connection to the 51-year-old man’s death.
“When the story first came out, of course I was worried that he was injured or something else had happened. And then when the other details came out, you know, obviously pretty shocking,” said Olympia resident Dave Geroux.
A GoFundMe was set up Saturday to raise money for Davies’ legal defense. It raised nearly $21,000 before it was taken down Sunday afternoon.
GoFundMe said the page violated its terms of service and that it doesn’t allow anyone to raise money for someone suspected of a violent crime. All donations to Davies’ defense will be refunded.
“Seemed like the kid was on the football team, heading down the right path, and next thing you know, he’s arrested for murder,” said Olympia resident John Robertson.
He thinks the GoFundMe for Davies should have been allowed to stay up.
“Innocent until proven guilty. It seems like you ought to have whatever means is necessary to defend yourself,” he said.
Davies and his alleged accomplice are expected to be in court Tuesday.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBaoTech Corporation (eBaoTech), a global digital solution provider for the insurance industry, is pleased to share that Ageas Group (Ageas) has selected eBaoTech's InsureMO® platform for its digital transformation as part of the Group's Impact24 strategy to explore and invest in new growth engines, adding new capabilities that complement Ageas' strengths and keep the company future-proof. Ageas Group will leverage InsureMO, an insurance PaaS platform to enable its growth via B2B2C channels, while improving its systems and operational agility, increasing its ecosystem connectivity, and bringing its technology capabilities to the next level.
Hans De Cuyper, CEO, Ageas Group commented, "New roads to connect with customers are being developed, with a demand for new types of products and covers. And while we will continue to invest in the development of our current businesses, we have taken the view that we want to participate in this cross market and cross sector development, meaning that we look to invest in new partnerships that allow us to leverage the strengths of Digital platforms and Ecosystems. As a global technology enabler for embedded insurance ecosystem, InsureMO is the right fit for us to acquire the technology capabilities. It allows us to significantly improve our product and system agility, leading to a faster time-to-market – key capabilities that digital platforms look for when selecting their partners."
Gilke Eeckhoudt, Chief Development and Sustainability Officer, Ageas Group added, "Ageas has a track record of reaping the benefit of partnerships around the world. It is part of our DNA and this puts us in a strong position to engage with new types of alliances who provide new capabilities and scale access to new pools of customers and growth. This capability partnership with eBaoTech brings us the agility, scalability, and cloud-based architecture in one technology platform. We were in search of a solution with a global footprint capable of supporting our digital initiatives both in Europe and Asia with assets and products that would be reusable across borders. InsureMO is a PaaS platform with proven user cases in the industry, including within our own operating companies. We will leverage InsureMO to enable connectivity and API capability for both front-end applications and back-end PAS."
"Insurance will be more embedded in other businesses. InsureMO acts as an API and microservice-based middle office layer on top of insurers' existing core systems, enabling the launch of new products and minimum viable products and the integration with new channels and value chain partners at very low operational and innovation iteration costs," added by Woody Mo, CEO and Founder of eBaoTech, "eBaoTech has been technology partner for several operating entities of Ageas for over 10 years. We are proud and committed to supporting Ageas's digital strategies in the new age."
InsureMO® (for "Insurance Middle Office") is designed to accelerate insurance innovation, improve connectivity among stakeholders, and handle the massive volume, variation, and velocity of insurance business in the "Digital Age." As a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) used by hundreds of insurers in nearly 40 countries and powers $billions GWP per year, InsureMO acts as middleware for the insurance industry, freeing insurers from legacy constraints, and unlocking their ability to innovate and connect to stakeholders. InsureMO has a full set of insurance APIs and microservices for general (P&C), life, and health insurance businesses covering the entire policy lifecycle. InsureMO supports Open API collaboration, is based on containerization technologies and enables third parties to develop applications. Explore the PaaS platform at InsureMO.com.
About Ageas
Ageas is a listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning almost 200 years. It offers Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance products designed to suit their specific needs, today and tomorrow. As one of Europe's larger insurance companies, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia, which together make up the major part of the global insurance market. It operates successful insurance businesses in Belgium, the UK, France, Portugal, Turkey, China, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long-term partnerships with strong financial institutions and key distributors. Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. It represents a staff force of about 40,000 people and reported annual inflows close to EUR 40 billion in 2021 (all figures at 100%).
About eBaoTech
eBaoTech is a global leading technology provider for the global insurance industry. Our mission from starting in the year 2000 has been and remains to be "make insurance easy". Through hard work and full commitment to customer success, eBaoTech has built a strong client base in nearly 40 countries/markets, covering general (P&C), life, and health insurances. Furthermore, eBaoTech's intense and persistent focus on addressing the fundamental pain-points of insurance technologies through deep-tech innovation has yielded significant differentiation in the global marketplace. For more information, please visit the company website at www.eBaoTech.com and the PaaS enablement site at www.InsureMO.com
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2016, Castellum issued its first green corporate medium-term note (MTN). In recent years, demand for green MTNs has increased. Castellum is now launching an updated framework with sustainability requirements that are even more stringent.
Castellum believes that sustainability is a prerequisite for economic growth. As a major long-term player in the industry, promoting the development of a sustainable society is a natural part of our work.
Financing via the issue of green bonds as part of our MTN and euro MTN (EMTN) programmes is an opportunity for investors to contribute capital to some of our most sustainable projects and properties. The general terms and conditions for green MTNs issued correspond to those that apply for other bonds issued under Castellum's MTN and EMTN programs, with the crucial difference that the proceeds from green MTNs can only be allocated to projects and assets that qualify under Castellum's green framework.
"We are seeing a clear demand for green MTNs and that this over time gives us lower financing costs. With our stringent sustainability requirements, our bond investors can rest assured that the projects selected truly support the transition towards a more sustainable society," says Jens Andersson, Head of Treasury of Castellum AB.
The updated framework has been adapted to the 2021 ICMA Green Bond Principles and the EU taxonomy. Castellum partnered with Handelsbanken to develop the framework for green MTNs. Castellum also engaged the research firm Cicero Shades of Green for an independent assessment of Castellum's sustainability initiatives and the level of ambition of the framework. The overall opinion is that Castellum's governance of its sustainability initiatives is excellent, and the framework has been awarded Cicero's Medium Green shading. The framework, the Second Opinion, and the updated MTN programme are all available on Castellum's web site.
For further information, please contact:
Jens Andersson, Head of Treasury Castellum AB, +46 76-855 67 02
Filip Elland, Chief Sustainability Officer Castellum AB, +46 70-320 63 26
About Castellum
Castellum is one of the largest listed property companies in the Nordic region that develops flexible workplaces and smart logistics solutions. As of 30 June 2022, the property value totalled approximately SEK 185 billion, including the ownership share of the Norwegian company Entra ASA. We are active in attractive Nordic growth regions. One of our sustainability goals is to become entirely climate neutral by 2030 at the latest. Castellum is the only Nordic property and construction company elected to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The Castellum share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap.
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UPPSALA, Sweden, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. (170900: Korea SE), a Korean pharmaceutical company, and Beactica Therapeutics AB, a Swedish precision oncology company, today announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate their collaboration and licensing agreement. The collaboration focused on developing novel candidate compounds against multiple cancer targets of mutual interest. The partnership has been productive, and multiple compound classes are now in various stages of lead generation and optimization.
As part of the termination, both Dong-A ST and Beactica Therapeutics will gain exclusive global rights for further development and commercialization for different compounds series developed during the collaboration. No obligations to pay milestone payments or royalties will remain for the assets divided between Dong-A and Beactica. For a limited time, each company is entitled to a revenue share from any related future outlicensing activities by the other party. Full financial details remain undisclosed.
"We appreciate the opportunity we have had to collaborate with Beactica Therapeutics over the past five years. Our combined efforts have led to important breakthroughs," said Dr Jae-Hong Park, President and CSO of Dong-A ST. "We will continue to share with Beactica the ambition to make a clinical impact where it is urgently needed."
"We have valued the partnership with Dong-A and are pleased by what we have achieved together. Gaining exclusive global rights to certain compounds is perfectly aligned with Beactica's ambition to itself become a clinical-stage precision oncology company," said Dr Per Källblad, CEO of Beactica Therapeutics. "We are excited to now add these assets to our pipeline as wholly-owned programmes."
The collaboration between Dong-A ST and Beactica Therapeutics was initiated in October 2016 and expanded in December 2018. In December 2019, a key milestone was achieved.
About Dong-A ST
Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. specializes in the discovery, development, manufacture and markets pharmaceutical products and medical devices worldwide. The company offers various prescription drugs, including Stillen (Gastritis 2002); Zydena (Erectile dysfunction , 2005); Motilitone (Functional dyspepsia, 2011); Suganon (TZDM, 2016) as well as biologics and biosimilar products. Once-daily IV/oral Sivextro (Tedizolid, ABSSSI) was also developed by Dong-A ST which was approved by US FDA and launched in US (2014) and EU (2015) by global partners. Dong-A ST has a strong oncology R&D division with immuno-oncology and epigenetic pipeline. Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It is listed on the Korean stock exchange. For more information, visit www.donga-st.com.
About Beactica Therapeutics
Beactica Therapeutics AB is a precision oncology company committed to the fight against cancer. The company is advancing a pipeline of novel small molecule therapeutics to treat genetically defined cancers with significant unmet clinical need. Beactica's approach is centered around targeting disease proteins with synthetic lethality vulnerabilities by applying its molecular interaction-based drug discovery engine to generate novel small molecule across synergistic modalities, including allosteric modulators and targeted protein degraders (PROTACs). Beactica deliver value to patients and shareholders by advancing its programmes into early clinical trials. For more information on Beactica Therapeutics, please visit www.beactica.com.
Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. Contact
Hannah Lee
R&BD Team
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Tel: +82 31 260 5833
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Per Källblad M.Sc. Ph.D.
CEO
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DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuerst Day Lawson Limited ("FDL"), a portfolio company of Highlander Partners, L.P., announced today the acquisition of Quest Ingredients Limited ("Quest Ingredients") from Quest Vitamins Limited. Quest Ingredients, headquartered in Hereford, England, is a manufacturer of high-quality proprietary food flavours, animal feed flavours and active botanical extracts with a repeat client base across the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors.
Operations will continue to be conducted from Quest Ingredients' existing facility in Hereford, and its employees will join the FDL team. The transaction supports FDL's stated strategic objective of expanding in its core markets and customer base in Europe and the United States where there continues to be abundant opportunities for growth.
Eric Beatty, CEO of FDL, said, "We believe the addition of Quest Ingredients is strategic and highly complementary to FDL's existing portfolio of ingredients and formulated solutions. We are excited to offer Quest Ingredients' unique process capabilities to existing FDL customers and expand services to Quest Ingredients' customers with FDL's products and innovation capabilities. We are thrilled to work with the Quest Ingredients team to continue growing the combined business."
Chaz Thomas, a Director of Highlander and a board member of FDL, stated, "This acquisition strengthens FDL's ability to deliver customized flavour and botanical extracts across both customer bases by expanding our capabilities and innovations expertise. We believe growing demand for customized flavourings and health enhancing natural ingredients will continue to be top of mind with our customers, and Quest Ingredients is uniquely positioned to meet these needs. We will continue to be aggressive in growing our innovative ingredient solutions and deepening our capabilities in our core markets."
Jeff L. Hull, President and CEO of Highlander and FDL board member, added, "This acquisition reconfirms our strategy of executing on attractive add-on acquisitions that enhance and expand FDL's existing applications expertise and product offerings. We are continuing to evaluate M&A opportunities and expect to make additional acquisitions going forward."
Alinea Corporate Finance acted as financial advisor and Higgs LLP served as legal counsel for Quest Vitamins Limited. NatWest provided senior financing to FDL in support of the transaction.
About Highlander Partners
Highlander Partners, L.P. is a Dallas-based private investment firm with more than $2 billion of its own proprietary capital. The firm focuses on making investments in businesses in targeted industries in which the principals of the firm have significant operating and investing experience. Highlander Partners employs a buy and build investment approach, creating value by helping companies grow both organically and through acquisitions. For more information, visit www.highlander-partners.com.
About Fuerst Day Lawson (FDL)
FDL, founded in 1884 and headquartered in London, UK, is a formulator, developer and manufacturer of proprietary taste and nutrition ingredient solutions serving food, beverage, confections and other consumer markets. It offers custom flavours, syrups and sauces, fruit preps, juices and juice blends, bakery ingredients, energy and fortification blends and aroma chemicals, backed by deep applications development expertise. FDL serves a global customer base with operations in Europe, US and Asia. For more information about FDL, please visit www.fdlworld.com.
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- Global pre-registration for BIRDIE SHOT to start from September 6 until the release using Gleam
- Various rewards prepared for pre-registration such as 50tBORA and rare-grade characters
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- METABORA (co-representative Gyehan Song, Sangjoon Woo), a subsidiary of Kakao Games for global game development and publishing, began the global pre-registration for casual golf game 'BIRDIE SHOT : Enjoy & Earn' on the September 6th, 2022.
The pre-registration for BIRDIE SHOT runs until the official release using a Gleam page connected to the website of BIRDIE SHOT.
To commemorate the pre-registration of BIRDIE SHOT, METABORA is holding an event to give away tBORA. First of all, 1,000 users will be drawn from those who apply for pre-registration and given 50 tBORA (worth about 15 USD, as of August 31th). All users who sign up for the game and connect their wallets after pre-registration will be given a 'Rare' grade character (Coach Con), a random Epic item, 3 Skill Tickets and 200 Epic Drinks.
BIRDIE SHOT is a blockchain game version of "Friends Shot: Golf for All" that is being serviced in Korea and globally. It is a casual golf game where users create their own golf teams and compete against various players in golf courses across the world.
Users can earn the in-game currency GOLD while enjoying BIRDIE SHOT, which can be exchanged with tokens on the BORA PORTAL for profit. Users can also enjoy the game and earn at the same time by trading the characters they have strengthened and converted into NFTs.
To learn more about the pre-registration of BIRDIE SHOT, check the Gleam page and the BIRDIE SHOT website.
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Website for BIRDIE SHOT: https://www.birdieshot.io/
Website for Gleam: https://bit.ly/3wXEEJU
Website for BORA PORTAL: https://boraportal.com/
About METABORA
METABORA is a parent company of BORANETWORK servicing a blockchain platform, BORA.
BORA ecosystem is engaging various partners across the industries capable of bringing a shift and advance in tokenomics, content and blockchain technology, and seeking a synergy among different contents in sports and entertainment, as well as gaming.
It is running BORA PORTAL through BORANETWORK and developing services optimized to GameFi such as NFT trading, token exchange and DeFi, increasing the access to various contents for user convenience by listing BORA on global cryptocurrency exchanges.
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- Company to break ground in October, complete construction in early 2025 with plan to invest 15 trillion won over 5 years
- M15X to be first new fab since company commemorated 10th anniversary this year
- Investment during economic downturn to lay foundation for future growth
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it will build the M15X(eXtension), a new fabrication plant, in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, in preparation for future growth.
The company will start construction of the M15 extension on the site it secured previously earlier than initially planned, considering various market situations.
The new plant will be built from October on the 60,000㎡ land located in the Cheongju Technopolis industrial complex and completed early 2025. A total of 15 trillion won will be injected over the next five years to build the fab and set up production facilities. The fab will be a two-story building equivalent to a combination of M11 and M12 in size.
As for the next M17 fab, the company will decide construction plan after reviewing overall business environment including changes in the semiconductor business cycle.
"Looking back on the past 10 years, SK hynix could grow into a global company as it boldly carried out investment during crisis," said Vice Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Park Jung-ho. "As we look to prepare for the next 10 years now, I believe starting the M15X will be a first step to lay foundation for a solid future growth."
SK hynix has so far solidified its leadership in the memory market through preemptive and bold investments despite rapid changes in business environment. In 2012, when the broader industry was scaling back investments and the company was in the red, SK hynix decided to increase investment by more than 10% compared with a year ago, resulting in a dramatic turnaround by the end of the year. Market uncertainties continued to linger, but in 2015, the company built the M14 fab in Icheon to prepare for the next boom in the memory business, which led to record-high financial results for two straight years from 2017.
Since it became a member of SK Group in 2012, SK hynix has pushed forward investments for the next 10 years in accordance with the Future Vision it has made public in 2015. The Vision was the company's pledge that it will invest 46 trillion won from 2014 to build three more fabrication plants including the M14 in Icheon. Such promise was met earlier than targeted following completion of the M15 in Cheongju and the M16 in Icheon in 2018 and 2021, respectively.
Demand for memory chips is rapidly falling in the wake of the global economic slowdown and instability of the supply chain, but experts foresee that the business will start to recover steadily from 2024 and rebound in 2025 as the memory business cycle is increasingly getting less volatile in recent years.
The plan to build the M15X comes as SK hynix prepares for the next upturn expected to come in 2025. With the construction of the M15X, the company will be ready to provide more memory chips when the industry enters a boom again.
About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM"), flash memory chips ("NAND flash") and CMOS Image Sensors ("CIS") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company's shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.
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Irina Hemmers to Join Thoma Bravo as a Partner to Lead London Office
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced that it will be expanding its presence internationally with the opening of an office in London. Thoma Bravo's London office will join the firm's existing offices in San Francisco, Chicago and Miami, each of which have recently experienced tremendous growth.
As part of this expansion, Irina Hemmers will join Thoma Bravo as a Partner to lead and grow the London office and help deepen the firm's presence across Europe. The London office will serve as the firm's hub for U.K. and European deals and will allow Thoma Bravo to further access the region's rich ecosystem of innovative and fast-growing software and technology companies.
"Europe is a critical market for the growth of Thoma Bravo, and the launch of a London office represents a significant step forward in our ability to partner with some of the best software companies in the world as we continue to extend our investment strategy globally," said Orlando Bravo, a Founder and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. "I am delighted to welcome Irina to the firm, and I am confident that her extensive investing and leadership experience will help accelerate our international presence."
Hemmers will be joining from Inflexion Private Equity where she led the technology investment team as Partner and Head of Technology. Prior to that, she was a Partner at Apax Partners. Hemmers holds a BA in business administration and management from Tulane University, a master's degree in international economic and business studies from Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck and an MPA in economics from Harvard Kennedy School.
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest private equity firms in the world, with more than $122 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2022. The firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging the firm's deep sector expertise and proven strategic and operational capabilities, Thoma Bravo collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices, drive growth initiatives and make accretive acquisitions intended to accelerate revenue and earnings. Over the past 20 years, the firm has acquired or invested in more than 380 companies representing over $190 billion in enterprise value. The firm has offices in Chicago, Miami and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.thomabravo.com.
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LAS VEGAS — Police released surveillance images Monday of a possible suspect in the fatal stabbing of a Las Vegas newspaper's investigative reporter, although the images don't show the person's full face.
The images distributed Monday by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department show a person wearing a wide straw hat, bright orange reflective long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, gray shoes and carrying a black or dark blue shoulder bag.
Police are asking for the public's help finding any additional surveillance footage as they continue to search for a suspect in the killing of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German.
German, 69, was found stabbed to death outside his home around 10:30 a.m. Saturday after authorities received a 911 call.
German died of "multiple sharp force injuries" in a homicide, the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner said Sunday.
It appears German was in an altercation with another person that led to the stabbing, according to police.
Police believe the suspect was casing the neighborhood to commit other crimes when German was killed.
"We take this case very seriously and our investigators have been working non-stop to identify and apprehend the suspect," Capt. Dori Koren, a police spokesperson, said in a statement.
Glenn Cook, the Review-Journal's executive editor, said German had not communicated any concerns about his personal safety or any threats made against him to anyone in the newspaper's leadership.
German joined the Review-Journal in 2010 after more than two decades at the Las Vegas Sun, where he was a columnist and reporter who covered courts, politics, labor, government and organized crime.
He was known for his stories about government malfeasance and political scandals and coverage of the 2017 mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival that killed 60 people and wounded more than 400 others.
According to the Review-Journal, German held a master's degree from Marquette University and was the author of the 2001 true-crime book "Murder in Sin City: The Death of a Las Vegas Casino Boss," the story of the death of Ted Binion, heir to the Horseshoe Club fortune.
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Port Huron Police see calls return to pre-COVID levels, reveal areas of city with highest crime
Port Huron Police officials said a year-over-year increase in police calls for service is an indicator of a return to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Jan. 1 to Aug. 25, 2022, there were 19,832 police calls for service in Port Huron, compared to 18,448 in the same time period last year, and 17,501 in that time period of 2020. A call for service can be a response to a crime or any other police action, such as traffic stops, an interview for an investigation or serving a court subpoena, said Port Huron Police Capt. Brian Kerrigan.
From Jan. 1 to Aug. 25, 2019, there were 19,350 police calls for service. Calls for service are returning to their pre-pandemic numbers, Kerrigan said, as court subpoenas pick up while the criminal justice system returns to its normal pace and the department's proactive policing measures and the rest of the world return to normal.
"That would be the increase getting back to the 2019 levels. (In) 2021, the courts were very slow so we weren't out serving as many subpoenas and stuff, so that's a big decrease that you saw. Proactive policing comes back a lot more," Kerrigan said. "So it's almost business as usual as we're coming out of the pandemic."
When the pandemic first hit in 2020, policing became more reactive, Port Huron Police Chief Joe Platzer and former Assistant Chief Marcy Kuehn have said. While officers never stopped doing their jobs, they had to comply with restrictions — such as avoiding going into people's homes, or making fewer traffic stops — to reduce contact and avoid their officers or the public getting sick.
In 2021, the department started getting back to its proactive policing measures and have carried that into this year, Kerrigan said. 1
At the same time, Kerrigan said he has not seen a significant increase in crime compared to pre-pandemic numbers. In 2021, there were 5,302 crime reports filed with the department, compared to 5,262 in 2019, a negligible increase of less than 1%, according to the Port Huron Police 2021 annual report.
Where does the most crime occur in the city?
Kerrigan provided statistics for police calls for service and crimes in nine major crime categories from Jan. 1 to Aug. 25, 2022:
- North city limits to Harker Street: 3,795 calls for service and 126 crimes
- Harker Street to the Black River: 4,389 and 117 crimes
- Black River south to Griswold Street: 6,493 and 342 crimes
- Griswold Street to southern city limits: 5,155 and 263 crimes
Kerrigan said the southern two sections of the city are both the most densely populated and contain many businesses and manufacturing, which generate a lot of police calls.
Officers are assigned sections of the city to patrol, and while officers cover the entire city, crime analysts identify crime trends so officers know where to concentrate their patrols, Kerrigan said.
Ken Harris has owned his home on Wells Street in the Harrison Pointe neighborhood, the section of the city with the highest crime numbers, since 1968. He recently spoke to the Port Huron City Council about his concerns over crime during a public comment section.
"The Harrison Pointe neighborhood is kind of taking a step backwards," Harris said told city council on Aug. 8.
Last month, a person who accused of huffing a substance crashed into the tree on his front lawn, Harris said. He has installed motion detector lights in recent years for security reasons.
But other residents in the Harrison Pointe neighborhood said they weren't concerned about crime.
Dan Halliday lounged in a chair with another friend late Wednesday on his front lawn. He pointed out a house on the corner where he suspects there is drug activity, but said he wasn't really concerned about crime, especially since he owns firearms for personal protection.
Halliday's neighbor, Eric Smith, said he was also unconcerned about crime, but activity such as people revving their motorcycles late at night can be a nuisance.
"If people don't bother me, I don't care, but it gets annoying sometimes," Smith said.
Around the block, Harrison Pointe resident Karen Cristner said she hadn't seen any crime in her 25 years as a resident, and had only called police for loud neighbors across the street.
"It's pretty good over here," she said.
Contact Laura Fitzgerald at (810) 941-7072 or lfitzgeral@gannett.com. | https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/06/port-huron-police-calls-for-service-crime-stats-reveal-areas-with-highest-crime/65459012007/ | 2022-09-06T07:30:57Z |
Family saves woman who jumped from moving car to escape kidnapping
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - A Washington state family helped a woman after she jumped from a moving vehicle in order to get away from a man who allegedly kidnapped her, the sheriff says. The suspect is now in custody.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation began just after 4:30 a.m. Saturday when a 911 caller reported a woman was banging on their door saying she had been kidnapped, according to KPTV.
Deputies arrived and spoke with the woman, who appeared to be in distress. She reported she was in her vehicle in Vancouver, Washington, when a man approached and asked for water. She gave him some water and allowed him to get into her vehicle. Once inside, the man reportedly showed a knife and threatened violence to take over control of the vehicle.
The suspect then drove to Camas. When the vehicle slowed down along a dirt road, the victim was able to jump out of the vehicle and began knocking on doors of homes in the area, according to the sheriff’s office.
Camas residents Caitlin Martin and her husband, Jamie Woods, became the woman’s unexpected saviors. They live in the house where the woman sought help after escaping from her alleged kidnapper.
“Police told us later on the next day that she was, in fact, kidnapped. Then, I was fairly happy that my husband was calm in the situation and made sure she was OK,” Martin said. “But it was a scary situation.”
Martin and Woods say they thought somene was trying to break into their house and hurt them and their children early Saturday.
Their 12-year-old daughter Addison was sleeping on a couch just feet from the door when the woman started banging on it.
“I was shocked because I heard banging on the door and the dogs barking and scared because I thought someone was trying to break in,” Addison said. “I saw my dad walk out and talk with her.”
Woods says he was wary at first of the woman’s story and concerned for his family’s safety, but he quickly realized she was scared and needed help. He recounted the eerie moments when he says the alleged kidnapper drove by his house after the woman escaped.
“A white SUV Kia stopped at the stop sign for a couple of seconds and then took off,” Woods said. “She grappled onto me for comfort, saying ‘Oh my god, there he is. He’s going to kill me.’”
Deputies would soon arrive and take care of the woman.
Woods and Martin say they’re shaken but grateful they did the right thing.
“I’m just glad that nobody was hurt, nobody was killed,” Woods said. “And at the end of the day, everyone was safe for the most part.”
Deputies located the victim’s vehicle after a search. The suspect initially stopped but then eluded deputies. The sheriff’s office said a pursuit began about 5:14 a.m. and ended about 11 minutes later when deputies, along with Vancouver Police officers, were able to pin the vehicle when it came to a stop.
The suspect was arrested after several attempts to free the vehicle failed. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect refused to identify himself, and deputies are working on getting his name.
The suspect was booked into the Clark County Jail on charges of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree robbery, attempt to elude and reckless driving.
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Global packaging leader to provide US $250,000 to two start-ups with cutting edge innovations for a more sustainable future for packaging
ZURICH, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has announced the first batch of recipients for its ground-breaking Amcor Lift-Off seed funding initiative. Launched in April, Amcor Lift-Off targets breakthrough, state-of-the-art technologies that will further advance Amcor's initiatives to make the future of packaging more sustainable.
Following multiple pitch rounds, the winners of the initial Lift-Off program are:
- Bloom Biorenewables Ltd: A chemical and biomaterials company, which converts plant waste into chemicals used in packaging; and
- Nfinite Nanotechnology: An advanced materials company, which leverages smart nanocoatings to make packaging recyclable and compostable.
Each company will receive investments of US $250,000 and access to Amcor's best-in-class research and development resources.
Frank Lehmann, Vice President, Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor, said: "Amcor is continuously reimagining what is possible for packaging and our aim is to drive sustainability through unrelenting innovation. These initial investments are just the start, as Amcor will continue to invest in market disruptors and ways to elevate expectations for our industry.
"We've been very impressed with what Bloom and Nfinite Nanotechnology have to offer, having risen to the top of a highly competitive field to become the first recipients of Amcor Lift-Off funding. Both start-ups are rooted in a culture of innovation and creativity, looking to break boundaries and disrupt the packaging industry as we know it. Going beyond traditional borders and uncovering the best and brightest ideas from across the globe will enable Amcor to take innovative leaps for the industry and environment."
Bloom technology responds to two acute needs of the chemical and packaging industry: the sourcing of renewable carbon for packaging made from biomaterials and circular end-of-life solutions for such packaging. The Swiss-based start-up has developed a new type of polyester made from plants. The properties of this new biomaterial match both the mechanical and functional requirements needed for quality packaging and provide a more sustainable end-of-life solution, being both recyclable and biodegradable. Amcor's investment in Bloom will support its continued growth and expansion, notably helping with the installation of new technical facilities and team hires.
Remy Buser, co-founder and CEO at Bloom Biorenewables Ltd, commented: "Lift-Off is an outstanding initiative accelerating both innovations and their implementation in the field of sustainable packaging. Bloom is extremely proud and excited to join this program and co-develop tomorrow's packaging solutions in collaboration with Amcor. We envision that a successful partnership will lead to offtake agreements and accelerate our market entry."
Developed at the University of Waterloo, Nfinite Nanotechnology is a venture-backed startup in Canada, revolutionizing nanocoating to provide superior performance for keeping products fresh and enable the use of truly sustainable packaging at a commercial scale and cost. Nfinite's vapor deposited nanocoating is eco-friendly, solvent-free, ultrathin, multifunctional, and applied at low temperature in open air without a vacuum chamber. This will be a step-change in the field, unlocking new opportunities for process integration and scalability, offering endless breakthrough applications beyond packaging. Amcor's investment will help the start-up scale its team as well as demonstrate, certify, and adopt its innovations for broadscale commercial use in the packaging industry.
Chee Hau Teoh, CEO and Co-Founder at Nfinite Nanotechnology, said: "We are excited to work with industry leaders the caliber of Amcor to rethink and redefine packaging for a circular economy. Amcor's expertise and support will enable us to streamline the integration of our nanocoating solution into existing packaging production ecosystems. With the support of partners such as Amcor, we will accelerate the global transition to eliminate plastic waste."
Bloom and Nfinite Nanotechnology represent the first two companies selected in the Amcor Lift-Off initiative, with more recipients to be announced soon. Amcor Lift-Off is part of the organization's corporate venturing work focused on investing in innovative businesses and more sustainable packaging solutions to drive long-term growth. Earlier this year, Amcor announced a strategic investment in PragmatIC Semiconductor, a world leader in ultra, low-cost electronics which can be embedded into packaging. This followed an earlier investment in ePac Flexible Packaging in 2021.
To learn more about Amcor's corporate venturing and how to submit entries focused in the areas of recycling systems, alternative barriers, paper-based solutions, smart and connected packaging, biomaterials, or new industry business models for subsequent Lift-Off programs, click here: https://www.amcor.com/about/ventures
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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Available for all spot trades, coupled with additional bonuses
DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global crypto exchange, Bitget, announces its Zero Trading Fee campaign for all spot trading pairs on the Bitget platform. The initiative aims to tackle recent unfavourable market conditions, rewarding loyal users and encouraging new entrants to trade crypto with zero trading fees.
From September 6, Bitget's users will be able to enjoy Zero-Fee Trading on all spot trading. The Zero Trading Fee campaign is coupled with a series of spot market perks, including buying popular coins at 50% off, airdrops and a prize pool of one million BGB. Spot traders simply need to hold, trade or keep their eyes peeled to enjoy these benefits.
Also released this month, Bitget's Launchpool event allows BGB holders to claim airdrops of new and popular tokens on the market. Paired with Bitget Launchpad's BGB privileges and plans for more exclusive reward schemes, helping BGB holders maximise the return on the token. BGB is amassing its potential and utility as a powerful exchange token.
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, says, "Even in volatile markets, investor interest in cryptocurrency is high. By eliminating trading fees and pioneering exclusive incentives, Bitget hopes to not only benefit professional investors with high trading volumes, but also offer new entrants a way to get into and derive benefit from the market."
Gracy adds, "Above all, this campaign is underlined by Bitget's promise of financial inclusion. We are making crypto accessible for anyone with the objective of financial independence, with a robust platform, competitive fees and our US$200 million Bitget Protection Fund which addresses security concerns in cryptocurrency head on. Ultimately, our platform allows investors multiple avenues to improve their trading plans and hedge risks."
For more information on the Zero Trading Fee campaign, click here.
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Bitget is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges with a core focus on social trading. Currently serving over two million users in more than 50 countries around the world.
Adhering closely to its philosophy of 'Better Trading, Better Life', Bitget is committed to providing comprehensive and secure trading solutions to users globally, aiming to be the portal that transcends Web2 and Web3, that connects CeFi and DeFi, resulting in an expansive bridge to the vast web of crypto.
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto Games AG is announcing the development of CryptoGammon, a blockchain-based backgammon, on the Concordium Blockchain.
With Concordium's commitment to confidentiality and accountability, the possibilities of how backgammon could evolve in the metaverse are endless. Players will participate in tournaments and test their skills against people from all over the world in a secure environment provided by Concordium and its ID-framework.
In accordance with Concordium and Crypto Games AG's sustainability efforts, players will also have the opportunity to trade unique NFTs in-game on the net-zero carbon emission NFT marketplace SpaceSeven, as well as compete for prizes in the native Concordium cryptocurrency CCD.
"By harnessing Concordium's pioneering ID layer technology, Crypto Games AG will be able to develop CryptoGammon, a p2p skill-based gambling game, in a responsible, secure, and compliant way, ensuring that players meet age requirements and can otherwise be banned" says Kapil Kumar Chairman of 9HZ.
Backgammon will be the first out of many games that Crypto Games AG will develop in a partnership with 9HZ, an ISO 9001:2010 certified leading software development company with more than 1800 launched projects, hundreds of developers with extensive Rust experience, and a state-of-the-art NFT game development division with 65 NFT games app developers and over 650 NFT games.
"CryptoGammon serves as a perfect example that classic games, deeply rooted in history, can join the blockchain space to innovate and develop new opportunities. In the case of CryptoGammon, blockchain makes it possible for you to compete with anyone from anywhere in the world for a prize you agree on. Concordiums ID-Layer provides a safe and transparent platform, ensuring that players meet age requirements and can transact in confidence and trust", says Lars Seier Christensen, Chairman of Concordium Foundation.
Crypto Games AG has been awarded the 'Free and Open Grant' by the Concordium Foundation for the development of CryptoGammon on Concordium Blockchain. An ambitious project that aims to fund projects that support the Concordium Ecosystem.
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DekaBank is Live with SRD II Solutions from Broadridge
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 3:00 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Global Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure Hub for Germany-headquartered financial services provider
NEW YORK and LONDON and FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.(NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced that it is supporting German banking and securities services provider, DekaBank, with its market-leading solutions for the updated Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II).
DekaBank has gone live with Broadridge's Global Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure Hub solutions. This provides support for its institutional client base across Europe, through DekaBank's network of German savings banks and its own private bank.
"Corporate governance standards in Germany and across Europe are undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by SRD II regulations and the growing demand for shareholder democracy as investors increasingly seek to positively influence corporate policy and ESG strategies," said Benedikt Arendt, Project Manager, DekaBank. "Broadridge, as a strong and trusted global leader in shareholder communications, was a natural partner for such a critical change. Through our close collaboration, the deployment of next generation technology, and the support of Broadridge's exceptional local-language domain experts, we are able to raise efficiency levels throughout the chain of communications while helping to empower our customers and their end-clients."
"Through its well-prepared and professionally managed programme, DekaBank is able to meet its regulatory obligations under SRD II," said Demi Derem, General Manager of International Investor Communications Solutions, Broadridge. "DekaBank's broad network of clients and investors will benefit directly from high levels of straight-through processing efficiency, our local market digital connectivity, and rich system functionality which provide unparalleled transparency and an improved window for market voting deadlines."
SRD II significantly impacts shareholder communications for all intermediaries holding or servicing European equities, globally. The regulation aims to increase the accuracy and transparency of communications between share-issuing companies and their investors – facilitating more active shareholder engagement, greater levels of transparency and increased operational efficiency.
Broadridge's enhanced Global Proxy solution supports the full shareholder communication lifecycle. It enables same-day event capture and distribution, same-day proxy vote processing and vote confirmations, advanced multi-channel investor communications and European client data storage. Its new Shareholder Disclosure Hub, an industry-wide digital solution, uses the latest API- and blockchain-based technologies to address SRD II's new shareholder disclosure requirements and provide class-leading data security.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than $9 trillion in equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries. For more information about us, please visit broadridge.com.
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BEIJING, SHANGHAI and BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobio Pharma (1167.HK) has received Phase II pivotal study approval of KRAS G12C inhibitor JAB-21822 from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China in September 5, 2022. This study aims to treat advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with KRAS G12C mutation as a second line or beyond therapy. Jacobio aims to apply for the new drug marketing application (NDA) for JAB-21822 after the successful completion of this pivotal study.
The Phase II pivotal clinical trial approved in China will evaluate the efficacy and safety of JAB-21822 as a single agent for the treatment of NSCLC patients with a KRAS G12C mutation. This is a multi-center, single-arm, open-label study.
JAB-21822 is the best-in-class potential project for KRAS G12C inhibitors. The preliminary clinical date of the Phase I study of JAB-21822 published at the 2022 annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) shows that as of April 1, 2022, a total of 72 patients with advanced solid tumors were enrolled, and efficacy was assessed for 32 NSCLC patients with KRAS G12C mutation. The overall response rate (ORR) was 56.3% (18/32) and the disease control rate (DCR) was 90.6% (29/32).
Currently, JAB-21822 is simultaneously undergoing clinical trials for monotherapy and combination therapy in China, the United States and Europe, including the monotherapy for NSCLC with KRAS G12C mutation, pancreatic ductal carcinoma and colorectal cancer; the combination therapy with EGFR monoclonal antibody; and the combination therapy with JAB-3312, a self-developed SHP2 inhibitor of the Company.
About JAB-21822
JAB-21822 is a KRAS G12C inhibitor independently developed by the Company. The Company has initiated a number of Phase I/II clinical trials in China, the United States and Europe for patients with advanced solid tumors, including monotherapy for STK11 co-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in the front-line setting; combination therapy with SHP2 inhibitor, anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody and Cetuximab.
About Jacobio
Jacobio Pharma (1167.HK) is committed to developing and providing new and innovative products and solutions to improve people's health. Our pipeline revolves around novel molecular targets on six major signalling pathways: KRAS, immune checkpoints, tumor metabolism, P53, RB and MYC. We aim for our key projects to be among the top three in the world. Our vision is to become a global leader recognized for our impact in drug R&D together with our partners. Jacobio has R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Boston with our Induced Allosteric Drug Discovery Platform (IADDP) and our iADC Platform.
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel International, a subsidiary of Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL), has appointed Dan Martin as managing director of distribution strategies and business development (DS&BD). Martin takes on the role from Pat Murphy-O'Connor who will transition to a consultancy capacity ahead of his retirement at the end of 2022, demonstrating Markel's focus to bring distribution to the forefront of its strategy, and the continued drive for profitable growth.
Martin will support Markel's long-term ambitions of sustainable growth, and operational effectiveness by working with the wholesale leadership and underwriting divisions to continue to progress a structured approach to distribution, the expansion of DS&BD, while enhancing the future digital framework within Markel's Wholesale offering in the London and Asian markets.
Martin will be based at Markel's London office, and report to Andrew McMellin, managing director of Wholesale at Markel International.
With more than 25 years in the underwriting and risk management industry, Martin joins from American International Group (AIG), where he was head of broker engagement with responsibility for AIG's London Market offerings, including the Talbot Lloyd's platform and multi-year strategic initiatives. He has a diverse background with experience spanning the Lloyd's and UK retail and wholesale markets, with extensive expertise in alternative distribution strategies with major trading partners.
Martin said: "Markel's DS&BD in the Wholesale division has been going from strength-to-strength under Pat's exceptional leadership, and I am looking forward to working with Andrew and the team on the next phase of its evolution. Markel is known as a leader in most of its classes and to operate with a culture that prioritises integrity and respect, which provides the right backdrop to achieve its ambitious strategic goals."
McMellin added: "Dan's wealth of experience, long-standing trading relationships, and his strong reputation for working with underwriters, makes him the perfect successor to Pat, and is testament to Markel International's ability to attract market-leading talent. His appointment and the expansion of the DS&BD team will allow us to partner with brokers in a more commercial and cohesive manner. I'd like to thank Pat for his contribution in fostering excellent working relationships and making DS&BD as successful as it is today, and I'm delighted to welcome Dan to the team, as we continue this journey of sustained growth."
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Markel® is a registered trademark of the Markel Corporation. Visit Markel on the web at markel.com.
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Change and disruption are all around us. TBD Media Group meets the leaders finding opportunity for positive change
LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In times of disruption, the winners in business will be those agile enough to respond effectively to emerging trends. As disruption affects the fundamental assumptions we have made about the world and economy, a new generation of leaders is stepping up to find and exploit these new opportunities.
50 Leaders of Change, a campaign by acclaimed production company TBD Media Group is bringing the stories of the world's most innovative businesses from across sectors to showcase their vision of the future.
TBD Media Group, which has built a reputation for providing a platform for the world's most important businesses to tell their stories is highlighting the ways in which Global Thought Leaders are both responding to and driving change.
Paolo Zanini, Founder and CEO at TBD Media Group says:
"We face a future that is uncertain. Within that uncertainty we can choose to be pessimistic or optimistic. The 50 Leaders of Change see opportunity in uncertainty. History has shown us time and again that it takes leadership to identify these opportunities early and be ahead of the pack in defining the landscape for others."
The 50 Leaders of Change documentary series will provide valuable insights into how today's businesses are taking action to shape the future of the planet.
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TBD Media Group is an international, purpose-driven, media developer that helps companies, organizations and governments tell their brand stories in a human and direct way. Learn more at https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/
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Global Expansion with 110% Year-Over-Year Growth Rates and International Hires Contribute to Company's Strong Performance Worldwide
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced significant momentum in its international operations, recording 110% year-over-year growth ending June 2022. New customer acquisitions worldwide, new office openings to support global growth, and new hires in its India, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia regions signal major progress toward the company's international expansion objectives.
Planful increased its roster of EMEA resellers by 200% and expanded its presence in the APAC region. The company recently signed a partnership with Forpoint Solutions, a best-in-class cloud solution provider for finance teams based in Australia and New Zealand. Planful also drove 80% customer growth in the UK and Europe, adding brands like Aiven, Kin + Carta, Ten Lifestyle Group, Brompton, and Kognity as customers.
"It's been a remarkable change with Planful as we now have a database of financial information that lets us quickly report and look at trends. Planful has turned us into a more effective team that, instead of just creating reports, we have an even greater understanding of what's going on across the Group. That gives us the opportunity to add value." said Niall Jameson, Head of Group Reporting at Grafton Group.
Planful's operations in Canada have more than doubled year-over-year while the UK team has grown six-fold. The company continues to expand in India and held a successful hiring event in Indore in the second quarter of 2022, adding to its existing team in Hyderabad. Planful earned Great Place to Work® certification for its operations in the U.S., Canada, India, and the UK. In Canada, Planful was also recognized on the 2022 Best Workplaces for Today's Youth list.
"Planful continues to grow worldwide because of the innovation and dedication of our team, posting new growth records, as they helped international customers rapidly transform and modernize their ways of working," said CEO Grant Halloran. "The financial performance management problems we solve are consistent throughout the world, with tens of thousands of companies still requiring our help, so we look forward to scaling even more."
Learn more about Planful at www.planful.com or view an interactive demo.
Planful is the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform is used by the Office of the CFO around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and visual analytics. Planful empowers users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1000 customers, including Boston Red Sox, Del Monte, TGI Friday's, and 23andMe, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy across the end-to-end FP&A process. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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KRAKOW, Poland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Selvita S.A. (WSE: SLV), one of the largest contract research organizations (CRO) in Europe, reported its preliminary financial results for Q2 and H1 2022*. According to the preliminary estimates published, the Group continues its dynamic growth, already exceeding the assumptions of the development strategy for 2022-2025 presented in March.
- In Q2 2022, Selvita Group generated EUR 22.4 million in revenues, indicating 46% increase y/y. EBITDA profit amounted to EUR 6.1 million and was 64% higher compared to same period in 2021. The net profit reached EUR 3.4 million - i.e. 50% more than in the previous year. This means an increase in both profitability at the EBITDA level from 24.5% to 27.5%, and the net profit from 14.9% to 15.3% y/y.
- In the whole H1 2022, the Group achieved EUR 42.9 million in revenues, which indicates an increase of 40% y/y. The EBITDA profit in this period achieved EUR 12.1 million and was 60% higher than in the previous year. The net profit reached EUR 7.1 million (an increase of 79% compared to H1 2021). Thus, the EBITDA profitability increased in the referenced period from 24.8% to 28.2%, and the net profit increased from 12.9% to 16.5% y/y.
- The Group's backlog for the entire year 2022 exceeds EUR 77.3 million (as on 2nd September 2022) and is 32% higher than the value reported a year earlier (as on 16th September 2021).
- Since the beginning of 2022, we have been working very intensively to accelerate the development of Selvita. In Q1 2022, we presented the updated development strategy for 2022-2025, and implemented changes in the company's structure. After a few months, we can already see the first effects of the actions taken. The second quarter of this year was even better than the first one, with our revenues increasing by 46% year on year in this period. In the entire first half of the year, our revenues reached EUR 43 million. The level of the backlog for this year indicates that we can grow significantly above our assumptions. At the same time, we are maintaining high profitability. We also do not observe the geopolitical situation or turbulences in the global economy and supply chains to have any negative effect on the implementation of our plans - comments Bogusław Sieczkowski, co-founder, significant shareholder and Chief Executive Officer at Selvita.
In both Q2 and H1 2022, the research services executed in Poland and Croatia accounted for 88% of the Group's revenues. In the April-June period, aforementioned activities generated EUR 19.3 million in revenues, which indicates an increase of 43% y/y. From the beginning of the year until June, the value of revenues had amounted to EUR 37.0 million, i.e. 38% more than in the corresponding period previous year. In the first six months of 2022, EBITDA profit of research services executed in Poland and Croatia reached EUR 11.3 million, which shows an increase of 61% y/y.
The bioinformatics segment i.e. Ardigen, generated almost EUR 4.6 million in external revenues in H1 2022, which indicates a 62% increase y/y (over EUR 2.3 million in Q2 alone, i.e. 63% higher y/y). At the end of H1, EBITDA in this part of the business amounted to EUR 0.8 million - 39% increase y/y. The bioinformatics backlog currently amounts to EUR 9.4 million, which means an increase of 56% compared to the same period a year earlier.
Such a significant increase in Selvita's financial results is, among others, a result of the internal integration of the drug discovery area executed as part of the organizational structure changes and putting more focus on the high-margin services.
- We are already seeing the first effects of the consolidation of both companies under the Selvita brand. We are maximizing synergies, developing high-value services and entering new research areas. At the same time, we are looking for niches in which we could stand out from our competition. All this has a positive effect on the effectiveness of our business. We are convinced that it will also be visible in our future results - explains Dr. Adrijana Vinter, Global Head of Drug Discovery and Board Member at Selvita.
Further organizational structure changes were aimed at preparing the Group for further dynamic growth and involved integration of the business development teams.
- After the merger with Fidelta, we worked on creating the most clear and consistent offer. Along with the integration of the Croatian company under the Selvita brand, we have introduced numerous changes and improvements in our business development structures. The recorded growth dynamics are the result of, among others, these activities. We are maximizing our potential and strengthening our position on the market - says Dr. Miłosz Gruca, Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President of the Management Board at Selvita.
In order to provide the infrastructure resources necessary for further organic growth, Selvita is building its own laboratories in Krakow, creating workplaces for 250 scientists.
- We are undertaking numerous activities to secure ourselves a place for further organic growth. The key project implemented in this area is the construction of our own research building, which completion is planned for the first quarter of 2023. At the beginning of the year, Selvita also purchased a second, adjacent construction plot. As a result, depending on our needs, four research facilities can be built, creating over 1000 workplaces. At the same time, we are continuously looking to expand our infrastructure in Poznan and Zagreb - explains Dr. Mirosława Zydroń, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Management Board of Selvita.
Implementation of the development strategy 2022-2025
At the end of Q1 2022, Selvita, having achieved the strategic goals set for the end of 2023 one year ahead, announced an updated development strategy for 2022-2025. During this period, the company plans to triple its sales revenues (up to EUR 200 million), while maintaining high profitability. The company will implement its strategy through organic growth and acquisitions. The implementation of the planned investments intends to allow Selvita to become the leading global preclinical CRO.
The Selvita Group Development Strategy for 2022-2025 is based on three key pillars:
- Comprehensive drug discovery and development offer - supplementing the drug discovery offer and building the drug development segment
- Focus on high-value services for the client - specialization in selected therapeutic areas and development of unique competences
- Development of the Group's operations in the largest markets in the United States and Great Britain - increasing teams and potentially new locations for laboratories
In the area of acquisitions, in 2022-2025, Selvita intends to acquire at least two preclinical CROs in Europe or North America, providing services complementary to the Company's offer or enabling the expansion of the scale of its operations, allocating a total of EUR 110 million for this purpose.
- The results we achieved in the first half of 2022 mean that at this stage organic growth is ahead of our assumptions. At the same time, we have prepared our structure for further acquisitions and we are in continuous discussions with potential acquisition targets. I am convinced that also in this area we will be able to implement our development plans - adds Bogusław Sieczkowski.
*The results do not include the accounting costs of the employee incentive program. Consolidated semi-annual report for H1 2022 will be published on September 14, 2022.
**percentage changes calculated on the amounts in original reporting currency i.e. PLN
About Selvita [SLV]
Selvita is one of the largest preclinical contract research organizations in Europe, driven by a clear mission: to offer a comprehensive scope of services bridging the gap between early drug discovery and the clinical stage of drug development.
Selvita provides comprehensive solutions supporting Clients and their drug discovery projects, across a broad range of therapeutic areas, specializing in infectious diseases, inflammation, fibrosis, and oncology. The Company offers a range of stand-alone or fully integrated drug discovery and development solutions spanning the entire value chain from early drug discovery to preclinical development. On top of that Selvita also offers analytical support of drug development and contract testing studies.
Selvita, established in 2007, operates globally with over 1000 highly qualified employees, of which over 36% hold a PhD degree. The Company's research sites are in Krakow (HQ), Poznan, Poland, and Zagreb, Croatia. The international offices are located in Cambridge, MA, and San Francisco Bay Area, in the U.S., as well as in Cambridge, UK. Ardigen, a bioinformatics company harnessing advanced Artificial Intelligence methods for novel precision medicine, is part of Selvita Group portfolio of companies.
Selvita is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE: SLV).
For more information, please see www.selvita.com.
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Enables Deployment & Operation of Private and Hybrid Clouds with Radical Simplicity
LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftIron, the leader in purpose-built and performance-optimised data centre solutions, today announces its newest flagship offering, HyperCloud, the world's first fully turnkey, totally integrated and supported, Intelligent Cloud Fabric™. Designed and manufactured from the ground up by SoftIron in its own factories, HyperCloud is a fully-integrated platform that removes the complexity of integrating the many independent hardware and software layers needed to build and run a unified private or hybrid cloud. Using pre-integrated building blocks, HyperCloud fully automates the provisioning of storage, compute, networking and infrastructure services, providing a fully functioning, multi-tenant cloud that can be deployed in as little as half a day and less than half a rack and scale almost infinitely.
The goal of an intelligent cloud fabric is to dramatically reduce the complexity of operating a resilient, multi-site hybrid cloud by providing stateless building blocks holistically designed and pre-integrated for assimilation by a distributed cloud orchestration control plane. Using these building blocks - the addition of more storage and/or compute resources becomes simply "plug and play." The result radically simplifies the architecting of a cloud, enabling operations teams to quickly empower application owners and data users to consume and manage services seamlessly across private and public resources.
Independent of all public cloud vendors, HyperCloud enables IT generalists to build and operate highly sophisticated hybrid and/or multi-cloud infrastructures that operate with a level of reliability, availability, elasticity and serviceability previously available only to hyperscale cloud builders with specialist skills and access to large engineering teams. HyperCloud's modular nature, combined with the simplicity with which new compute and storage resources can be added, and the out-of-the-box secure multi-tenancy capabilities mean that the cloud fabric can be scaled up or down just in time, eliminating needless over-provisioning and reducing financial outlay.
"Building and running clouds today is overly complex as engineers battle to integrate disparate layers of technology into a resilient, performant and scalable solution," said Kenny Van Alstyne, CTO for SoftIron. "It was time to take a step back and architect an entire platform, from the ground up, with the single task of making cloud consumable. HyperCloud removes the complexity of integrating the many independent hardware and software layers needed to build a cloud into a unified purpose-built fabric. With HyperCloud, you can deploy virtualised and containerised workloads across federated on-premises zones and public clouds, with support for secure multi-tenancy, full programmability, and full lifecycle automation all 'out of the box.' We're giving organisations sophisticated control of their cloud architecture, eliminating the need for complex integrations between multiple vendors and technologies while providing the ability to scale limitlessly as workloads demand, incrementally adding resource services as needed."
"Public Cloud is popular because it creates a consumption-based experience hiding the complexity of operating a resilient, elastic infrastructure, and the sheer brute force of engineering that is needed to accomplish it - historically, that's only been possible at hyperscale," said Phil Straw, CEO of SoftIron. "It's a useful utility in your IT tool belt, but most organisations today want a hybrid model. Creating a complexity breakthrough required a totally new approach to deliver the first and only complete technology to be used specifically for building clouds. After a decade of innovation, HyperCloud realises that goal and will forever change expectations of how clouds can and should be built."
"In today's highly competitive infrastructure market, we believe the team at SoftIron is developing and delivering innovative solutions to solve cloud complexity across the stack," said Daniel Newman, Principal Analyst and CEO of Futurum Research. "Leveraging its trusted supply chain hardware model, coupled with its comprehensive consumption-based offerings, we see a robust long-term growth trajectory for SoftIron as it focuses on meeting the rapidly shifting demands of enterprise IT."
"We see many of our larger customers embarking on data repatriation projects, tired of the unpredictable egress fees being charged resulting from hosting their apps and data in the public cloud," commented Dev Tyagi, CSMO at SoftIron+Co channel partner, Boston Limited. "We're excited by HyperCloud from SoftIron and its ability to make these hybrid clouds a reality in what promises to be a fraction of the time and with a fraction of the skills needed."
HyperCloud is available immediately from SoftIron and its partners in the SoftIron + Co. channel program. It is delivered fully capable with no additional licensing required to access any features, compute or storage capacity. For more information, visit www.softiron.com/hypercloud/intelligent-cloud-fabric.
About SoftIron®
SoftIron makes the products that underpin the next evolution of IT infrastructure.
Our blueprint is radical. Taking full control over design and manufacture of platforms optimised to transform IT infrastructure, our highly integrated products reduce space and energy footprints while delivering extraordinary performance. Challenging traditional IT manufacturing and organisational strategy, we've developed a model that enables us to create a more resilient and connected business for the customers we serve. A commitment to openness, transparency, and simplicity helps address emerging multi-faceted threats while eliminating the vendor "lock-in" so common elsewhere. For more information, visit www.SoftIron.com.
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qontigo, a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions, has appointed Stephane Degroote as Global Head of Investable Products Sales. In this newly created role, Degroote will be responsible for building Qontigo's relationships with ETF issuers and positioning the firm's STOXX and DAX indices as underlyings for new investable products. Currently, Qontigo has EUR 103 billion AUM* in ETFs benchmarked to its indices, including as the leading index provider for Thematic ETFs in EMEA.
Degroote reports to Marc Dorfman, Global Head of Sales at Qontigo, and will be based in London.
Marc Dorfman, Global Head of Sales at Qontigo, commented: "Stephane's wide-ranging experience in engaging directly with ETF issuers and their end clients makes him ideally placed to further develop our client relationships in this important growth market segment. Qontigo's dynamic and forward-looking offering for ETF issuers is a cornerstone of our strategic vision, and we are confident that Stephane's extensive knowledge of this space will help drive deep strategic partnerships with firms globally."
Stephane Degroote added: "Qontigo's ability to create highly targeted indices to meet specific investment objectives truly sets our capabilities apart in the market. In taking on this new role, I look forward to delivering this compelling value proposition to existing clients and new ETF issuers in order to help them differentiate their offerings in a competitive marketplace and to empower them to better serve the evolving needs of end investors."
Degroote joins Qontigo after nearly 12 years at FTSE Russell where he started as Regional Director for the EMEA region at Russell Investments. He then spent 5 years as Head of ETFs & Derivatives for EMEA and, most recently, was the EMEA Head of the Index Investment Group, focused on all index-linked investment products including ETFs, Index Funds, Structured Products, Derivatives and Asset Owner mandates.
With nearly 20 years' experience in financial services, Degroote also held roles as EMEA Sales Director at Factset and Head of Equity Derivatives Sales at Markit Group.
*As of July 2022
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.
www.qontigo.com
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‘Really shocked’: Beachgoer prays for woman bitten by shark
HONOLULU (KHNL) - A Hawaii visitor was hospitalized in critical condition after she was bitten by a shark at a beach.
The 51-year-old woman visting from France was bitten in waters off Maui’s Paia Bay around 4 p.m. Saturday. Bystanders brought her to shore until emergency personnel took over.
“We had all the officers come — lifeguards, police department — asking that everyone stay out of the water,” said Maui resident Cinthia Pacheco.
Pacheco was at the neighboring Baldwin Beach when the bite happened, KHNL reports.
“I think my first reaction was really shocked, and I just felt so bad for the person,” Pacheco said. “We actually said a little prayer for her at the moment... It could’ve been one of us.”
Department of Land and Natural Resources officials said the victim was about 100 feet from shore when she was bitten. Witnesses said the water was murky after a night of heavy rain, which poses an increased risk for humans while swimming.
“When a predator is pursuing a meal, often times in the wild, they’ll grab at the first thing that they sense or see that could be a potential meal. In cases of accidental shark bites, often it’s just that case of mistaken identity,” said Sea Life Park Aquarist Supervisor 2 Michelle Benedict.
She’s worked in the marine life field for over 20 years and cares for captive sharks. She says while the risk of getting bitten by a shark may be low, the animals are natural predators, and murky waters are their favorable hunting grounds.
“Sharks and other animals in the ocean know you’re there long before you realize that they are there,” Benedict said. “When sharks bite humans, very rarely do they come back to finish off that meal because they realized their mistake, and that’s not the flavor profile or the size of the item they thought they were getting.”
The last shark encounter on Maui was back in May 2021 when a shark bit a man who fell off his kite foil at Kanaha Beach Park. That encounter resulted in minor injuries.
Officials advise people to stay out of murky waters when heading to beaches.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo, a leading provider to the national security community of critical capabilities and technologies across Space, Air, and Cyber domains announced today the appointment of industry veteran, Trip Ferguson as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Trip brings more than 20 years of experience in the military and as an operator in the defense and government services industries, having spent the last 10 years as an operating executive for private-equity backed and publicly traded companies.
BlueHalo was launched as a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners ("ACP") three years ago with the vision of building an enduring, disruptive platform capable of delivering critical technologies and services to address near-peer and asymmetric threats faced by our Nation. "We've spent the last three years building a foundational base to disrupt our market and have built exceptional momentum across every domain and technology area of focus," said Jonathan Moneymaker, Chief Executive Officer of BlueHalo, "We could not have found a more qualified partner in Trip to help us capitalize on that momentum and drive BlueHalo forward into the next chapter as our customers continue to rely on BlueHalo as that alternative challenger prime in our market."
As COO, Ferguson will be responsible for day-to-day operations, program execution and serve as a key member of the senior executive leadership team as the company continues to transition its disruptive products and programs to full-rate production and new programs of record.
"I am incredibly excited to partner with Jonathan, ACP, and the rest of the men and women of BlueHalo as we usher in the next chapter for the business and further cement our position as an industry disruptor and key alternative prime," said Trip Ferguson, COO of BlueHalo. "BlueHalo's market position and operating structure will allow the company to continue to provide world-class technology and services to our customers for years to come, and I am simply thrilled to be a part of that."
BlueHalo is purpose-built to provide industry-leading capabilities in the domains of Space Superiority, Space Technology, Directed Energy/cUAS, Autonomy, Advanced RF, Cyber, and SIGINT. BlueHalo focuses on inspired engineering to develop, transition, and field next generation capabilities to solve the most complex challenges of our customers' critical missions and reestablish our national security posture in the near-peer contested arena. www.bluehalo.com
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the electric bike industry, the courage to upgrade and experiment with innovation is an important factor in meeting the needs of users. In September 2022, the electric fat tire bicycle brand Cyrusher launched its new model Kommoda step electric bicycle and officially launched the US, UK, EU and Japanese markets.
Cyrusher electric bike kommoda step-though ebikeThe debut of the Kommoda breaks the design mold of the brand's previous models with a low step-through frame design for rider straddling and an irresistibly unique look that appeals to consumers in all segments.
The appearance of the new model Kommoda is the first step in the brand's effective attempt to move toward a more diverse design of e-bikes in 2022. After the brand introduced the model in online media and platform sales, Kommoda is being examined by the general public and professional electric bicycle platforms.
It is confident enough to conquer the rigorous and meticulous scrutiny of experienced judges. It is also highly recognized among cycling enthusiasts for the perfection of its performance configuration and the new step-through frame design.
Cyrusher Kommoda's sleek and innovative design is both classic and innovative. Step-through bike frames are not uncommon, but Kommoda has made a classic remake of the step-through electric bike frame and equipped it with fat tires to make it overall look more chic and innovative.
The new model's design conveys the vitality and emotion of Cyrusher's electric bikes, guiding the brand's future innovation in model designs. It also reflects the manufacturer's relentless pursuit of meeting the needs of different types of riders, creating fun-to-use personal mobility products, and offering people new lifestyle ideas.
With the brand's persistence and the newly designed look of Kommoda, it effectively blends the traditional step-through frame and fat tires on the market, presenting consumers with a fully functional and unique electric fat tire bike.
Meeting the Changing Needs of Customers with Comfort
Kommoda is named after the word "comoda", which means "comfort" in Spanish. Comfort is a critical attribute in the design of this low-step fat-tire electric mountain bike.
The Kommoda embodies the latest Cyrusher design features: a comfortable and convenient step-through frame structures, fat tires for all terrains, a full suspension with front and rear shock absorbers for rider stability, an illuminated headlight, and brake light for night riding, and a color display.
These designs are closely tied to the core of the Cyrusher brand, allowing each Cyrusher electric fat-tire bike to be a vivid image of the brand's insistence on presenting interesting products to its customers, both in terms of basic configuration and appearance.
The new step-through frame structure is designed to attract more attention from cyclists and enhance the "must-have" psychological feeling with the perfect configuration and fashionable appearance, quietly allowing consumers to change and gain a new lifestyle.
Breakthrough Upgrade to Give Customers a New Riding Experience
At the beginning of the low-step design, most Cyrusher brand electric bikes appeared in the market with a step-through structure. As the manufacturer strived to create the most satisfying products for its customers, those who loved Cyrusher gave the brand many suggestions. Developing new products in response to customer requests became a significant motivation for the brand.
After listening to and accepting customer input, Cyrusher introduced the Kommoda model to meet the needs of customers who wanted the right electric bike for their loved ones, creating the Kommoda as a couple's model with other larger Cyrusher models, such as the Cyrusher XF900 step-over electric bike.
The Kommoda's frame structure uses a step-through construction combined with fat tires for off-road uses, solving the problem of difficult straddle riding for riders with smaller frames or limited mobility. Unlike the diamond-shaped structure of the step-through with a top tube, the new model has a triangular frame structure with a lower center of gravity, allowing the rider to control the steering performance and stability during the ride. The new design breaks through the limitations of the previous frame and allows more and more customers of the electric bike brand to have a unique riding experience.
Kommoda's Unique Features
The Cyrusher electric bike brand's refreshed Kommoda has a very bright appearance. It represents a new power for Cyrusher to break the inherent design pattern and appear in the electric bike market. So what kind of unique style does it possess, and what kind of new experience does it bring consumers?
Suspension
The newly designed model Kommoda has a motorcycle-style front suspension that can be turned on and off in different riding situations. There is also a spring-loaded rear suspension for customers to add efficient protection for the lower back. The full suspension configuration is designed to give consumers more confidence and can reflect the brand's focus on comfortable riding features and emphasis on user-friendly product features.
Frame design
The 6061 aluminum alloy full suspension frame with a low-step structure is the focus of the brand's new design. The low-step design means that the manufacturer always puts most people's satisfaction first. Among the types of lifestyles that are close to nature, outdoor sports are a more common choice. The new step-through structure is more focused on connecting the rider to the comfort and convenience of outdoor activities, breaking away from the diamond-shaped geometry of the previous product, and integrating the passion for sports and a safer and more convenient way of straddling the frame in a design that meets the different needs of different height riders of electric mountain bikes riding on the frame structure.
Fat Tire
Like its previous models, the Kommoda uses fat tires, but the difference is that the new design has 20" x 4" tires, which are smaller than the tires on the brand's other models. This design is compatible with the lower-step frame. This means that the fat tire model also satisfies Cyrusher electric bike riders in an all-terrain environment with just as good traction. The combination of a step-through frames and fat tires is also the soul of Cyrusher's new design.
Cyrusher Global Electric Bike Brand
Cyrusher is constantly pushing the envelope.
Until now, the electric bicycle has experienced eight years of continuous optimization and update as well as creative design to get more and more fans who love to ride.
Headquartered in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, the company has distribution centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan. It also offers offline store test rides in several countries, including the US, UK and France.
The brand's bikes are also internationally tested for quality and meet CE, UL, Rhos and FCC standards. The brand name is also registered and recognized in Australia, China, the EU, Japan, Korea, and the US.
The Cyrusher team, with its meticulous professionalism, relentless efforts, and perseverance, has always given back to every customer who loves Cyrusher with quality products and attentive services, constantly advancing the idea of going out of the country into the world and getting long-term development.
The growth of the brand is the same as cycling, to keep the balance, it is necessary to keep moving forward. Cyrusher Kommoda's new design takes a new step forward in 2022, as the Cyrusher electric fat bike brand opens the door to international growth by offering quality personal mobility products and attentive service with the utmost sincerity in exchange for the trust of its customers.
If you are interested in Cyrusher specialized electric mountain bikes, you can find more information about Cyrusher at the following link.
UK official website: www.cyrusher.co.uk
French official website: www.cyrusher.fr
German official website: www.cyrusher.de
Phone: (800) 778-0116
Email: support@cyrusher.com
124 S 600 W Suite 102, Logan UT 84321
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BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As an important part of the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services, Olympic Cities Development Forum 2022 is hosted by the Beijing Olympic City Development Association and organized by the Beijing Olympic City Development Center and ADG Expo Group Co., Ltd., which was officially held in Beijing Shougang Park in the afternoon of September 1st. Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, Vice President of International Olympic Committee delivered a keynote speech. Liu Jingmin, Executive Vice President of Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association delivered an address. Fu Xiaohui, Secretary General of Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association delivered a keynote speech. Marie Sallois, Head of Corporate and Sustainable Development of the International Olympic Committee; Günther Platter, Governor of Tyrol, Austria; Gianluca Lorenzi, Major of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy; Ingunn TROSHOLMEN, Mayor of Lillehammer, Norway; Liu Haifeng, Vice Mayor of Zhangjiakou Municipal People's Government; Zhu Yuetao, Deputy Secretary of Qingdao Olympic Sailing City Development Association; Zhang Xiaoqi, Chairman of Nanjing Sports Industry Group delivered keynote speeches. Zhang Li, Executive Vice President of Asia Digital Group; Li Guohong, Director of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Chaoyang District Committee of Beijing Municipality; Ren Jianghao, Vice Governor of Yanqing District Government, Beijing; Wang Shihong, Vice Mayor of Jilin Municipal People's Government and Wang Daming, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Shougang Construction Investment Co., Ltd held a roundtable dialogue. The moderator of the forum is Gao Yunchao, Deputy Secretary General of Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association. Wang Kun, Deputy Bureau Chief of Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Center; Wang Shuxian, Director General of Beijing Olympic City Development Foundation, and Zhu Dongfang, CEO of Asia Digital Group attended the forum.
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr expressed in his address that, as the world's first city to have held both Summer and Winter Olympics, Beijing has set an example for the world in the sustainable utilization of Olympic legacy. As an international platform for exchange and cooperation among Olympic cities, the Olympic Cities Development Forum has enhanced friendship and mutual trust among Olympic cities around the world, strengthened exchanges and cooperation in sports culture, pooled experience and creativity in the inheritance and utilization of the Olympic legacy, and promoted the development of the ice and snow industry and the popularization of ice and snow sports. He expects the Olympic Cities Development Forum to continue to be held as a legacy of the Winter Olympics, play an important role in promoting the integrated development of Olympic cities around the world, and develop into a branded world-class event for the exchange and mutual learning of Olympic legacy.
Liu Jingmin stated in his address that the successful conclusion of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics has presented to the world a streamlined, safe, splendid and unparalleled Winter Olympics and fulfilled its solemn commitment to the international community. The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics is a vivid demonstration of the concept of hosting a green, sharing, open and corruption-free Olympic Games, and a success story of implementing new development concept, building new development pattern and promoting high-quality development. The rich legacy of Winter Olympics is a valuable asset for the Dual Olympic City. He also gave a profound summary of the legacy from Beijing holding two Olympic Games, which set the direction of sustainable, green and people-oriented city development for Beijing. He also said that as an organization carrying on the Dual Olympic legacy, Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association will fully implement the deployment of the Beijing municipal Party committee and government, implement the people-centered development thinking, inherit and make good use of the Dual Olympic legacy, and allow the people to share the achievements of the Olympic Games.
Fu Xiaohui pointed out that innovation is the driving force of development in our time, and sustainability is the key to continuous development. Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association was conceived and developed in the process of innovation, and has been committed to innovation since its establishment, constantly exploring ways to effectively carry on the Olympic legacy, and striving to realize the sustainable development of the Olympic legacy. Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association will stay committed to "the main position of spreading Olympic spirit and inheriting Olympic legacy; serving as a unique window to help build Beijing into an international exchange center; a high-end think tank serving the organization of international large-scale sports events; an effective force promoting the building of Beijing-Zhangjaikou sports culture tourism belt". These four functions are reflected in efforts in four aspects, namely, inheritance and innovation, meaning effectively inheriting the "Dual Olympic legacy"; stay committed to our duties, meaning strengthen the publicity of the "Dual Olympic legacy"; extensive cooperation, meaning comprehensive sharing "Dual Olympic legacy"; serve the city, meaning make good use of the "Dual Olympic legacy". In the next step, Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association will work with all sectors in the society to deliver solid outcomes in the post-Olympic era, to do a good job in inheriting and utilizing the "Dual Olympic legacy", continue the glory of "Dual Olympic city", to await the successful opening of the 20th National Congress of the CPC with practical action.
In addition, representatives from Olympic cities at home and abroad delivered keynote speeches on the theme of "innovation" and "sustainability", shared valuable experience of Olympic cities leveraging Winter Olympics legacy to promote cities' sustainable development, winning rounds of applause from guests.
At the end of the forum, with Zhang Li as the moderator, representatives from Chaoyang District, Yanqing District in Beijing, Jilin City and Shougang Park had a roundtable dialogue on issues including the sustainable development of regions in the post-Olympic era.
Themed "Carry on Olympic Spirit, Build a Better City - Innovation and Sustainability", this forum combined offline forum and global livestreaming, pooling experts and scholars in the field of Olympic cities development from home and overseas, to discuss various topics such as Olympic opportunities and urban development, urban planning of host cities and venue utilization after sports events, international cooperation and exchange among host cities, and experience in the inheritance and utilization of Olympic legacy to offer suggestions for the future development of Olympic cities. It is worth mentioning that this forum also presented an Olympic-themed Picture Exhibition on-site to demonstrate the charm of Olympic cities with beautiful pictures, and open a visual window for the public to know more about Olympic cities.
Since the Olympic Cities Development Forum was first held in Beijing in 2009, it has invited the president of the World Union of Olympic Cities, mayors or city representatives of Helsinki and Lahti of Finland, Lillehammer of Norway, Sapporo and Nagano of Japan, Lausanne and St. Moritz of Switzerland, Pyeongchang of South Korea, Tyrol of Austria, and Cortina d'Ampezzo of Italy to attend and deliver keynote speeches, and has played an important role in promoting exchange in the experience of Olympic legacy inheritance, pooling great ideas for the sound development of the ice and snow industry, boosting the popularization and development of ice and snow sports, publicizing and demonstrating the concept of Beijing Winter Olympics.
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SHANGHAI and WARREN, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Laekna, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to bringing ground-breaking therapies to cancer and liver fibrosis patients worldwide, announced yesterday that the first patient recently received a dose in the LAE201INT2101 phase I/II study at Seoul National University Hospital. The company's multi-regional clinical trials (MRCTs) now cover China, the United States and South Korea.
LAE201INT2101 is a multi-center, open-label, phase I/II dose-escalation and efficacy study of the LAE001 and LAE002 (afuresertib) combination in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with disease progression or intolerability following standard of care (SOC) treatment. Laekna has finished the phase I dose-escalation stage and is starting the phase II stage of the Proof-of-Concept study now.
Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer is one of the most intractable cancers. The combination therapy of LAE001 and LAE002 (afuresertib) is expected to provide treatment benefits for patients who progressed after treatments of the new-generation A/AR drugs including abiraterone and enzalutamide. LAE001 inhibits both CYP17A1 and CYP11B2 (aldosterone synthase) as a next-generation anti-androgen inhibitor. LAE002 (afuresertib) is a highly selective AKT kinase inhibitor. Both are the company's potential core products.
In addition to Seoul National University Hospital, Laekna has already initiated trials in four other clinical sites in South Korea. The study is also ongoing in more than 10 sites across the United States.
"We have been committed to 'global development and marketing' since the inception of the company. Based on our clinical team's strategy and execution capabilities, our trials are now ongoing in more than 90 clinical sites in China, the United States and South Korea," said Dr. Yong Yue, Chief Medical Officer of Laekna. "We are rapidly advancing a number of multi-regional clinical trials to better evaluate the value of our drugs in the treatment of various cancers, and we hope to enable our innovative therapies to benefit more patients worldwide as soon as possible."
About Laekna
Founded in 2016, Laekna is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, dedicated to bringing ground-breaking therapies to cancer and liver fibrosis patients worldwide.
Laekna has two potential core products: LAE002 is an investigational highly selective adenosine triphosphate (ATP) competitive AKT inhibitor for the treatment of ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and PD-1/PD-L1 drug-resistant solid tumors. The other core product LAE001 is an investigational androgen synthesis inhibitor that simultaneously inhibits both CYP17A1 and CYP11B2 for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Laekna's robust infrastructure has already enabled the rapid development of 14 innovative product candidates, including one pivotal clinical trial and another five clinical trials for its potential core products. Among these six clinical trials, three multi-regional clinical trials (MRCTs) are designed to address urgent yet unmet global medical needs in the standard of care (SOC)-resistant cancers.
Laekna's internal drug discovery primarily focuses on coordinating the human immune system to treat cancer and liver fibrosis.
For more information, please visit: https://www.laekna.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/74110713/
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Users will benefit from the convenience of Mastercard's leading payment acceptance network to spend globally and earn loyalty rewards from the Maps.me ecosystem.
LONDON and ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maps.me, alongside Monavate, today announce a new prepaid card offering, powered by Mastercard. Today's consumers are digital, borderless, and proving to be increasingly open to using financial products that are integrated with apps that they use daily and trust. With a waiting list of more than 1 million users for the Maps.me digital wallet, this means all 60 million users of Maps.me could be able to make payments wherever Mastercard is accepted.
"This product extension means Maps.me users will be able to enjoy cashback, discounts, and other rewards when travelling, anywhere Mastercard is accepted," said Maps.me Co-founder Alex Grebnev. "By seamlessly integrating payments into an app that users already know and love, Maps.me is bringing the benefits of embedded finance to its millions of users in the form of lower costs and greater convenience. And with over a million people already on the waiting list, the demand for this is clear."
In addition to Mastercard prepaid cards, registered Maps.me wallet iPhone users will be able to pay for goods and services globally through Apple Pay. The Apple Pay functionality was made available on the iOS version of Maps.me last month, with activation codes being sent to users who request them in-app.
Already the world's leading offline mapping application, Maps.me has more than 60 million annual active users and has been downloaded 140 million times over the past nine years. Approximately half of the Maps.me users who responded to a survey said they would like to access financial capabilities through the app.
Maps.me is part of the Oxygen.org ecosystem, a user-driven financial system that allows people and institutions to transact directly with each other, rather than via a large financial institution. As well as making payments, the Maps.me Wallet will also enable users to earn yields of up to 8% as well to transfer money instantly to friends and family globally.
"Today's digital native consumers expect payment solutions to be as fast and agile as possible, and we're delighted to help open up the possibility for millions of Maps.me users to get Mastercard prepaid cards" said Monavate's Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Lucas. "This Maps.me partnership follows a similar one that Monavate supported for digital assets specialist Baanx and Mastercard earlier this year, and demonstrates the growing trend of integration of digital financial services."
About Maps.me
Maps.me is the world's leading off-line mapping application for travellers with 60 million annual active users who plan and navigate journeys worldwide with the app. Maps.me has integrated financial services including payments, forex and passive income generation, becoming part of a new generation of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms that use smart contracts to allow users to transact directly with each other, rather than via a financial institution. Through Maps.me, users can also enjoy a range of exciting rewards including eSIM connectivity, cashback opportunities and discounts.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (the "Company" or "Petco") (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced that the Company will present at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference on Wednesday September 7, 2022 at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The live audio webcast will be available via the Company's investor relations page at ir.petco.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company's website through September 21, 2022.
Founded in 1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more than 6.6 million animals.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical fact. Although Petco believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors that Petco identifies in its Securities and Exchange Commission filings, and actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. Petco undertakes no duty to update publicly any forward-looking statement that it may make, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation or other competent legal authority.
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BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) ("TAL" or the "Company"), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at 4/F Heying Center, Xiaoying West Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China, on September 16, 2022 at 10:00AM (Beijing time).
No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the annual general meeting. Instead, the annual general meeting will serve as an open forum for shareholders and beneficial owners of the Company's American depositary shares ("ADSs") to discuss Company affairs with management.
The board of directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on September 6, 2022 as the record date (the "Record Date"). Holders of record of the Company's common shares at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to notice of the annual general meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Beneficial owners of the Company's ADSs are welcome to attend the AGM in person.
The notice of the annual general meeting is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://en.100tal.com/investor. The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report"), which includes the Company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company's Annual Report can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of its website at https://ir.100tal.com, as well as on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
About TAL Education Group
TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym "TAL" stands for "Tomorrow Advancing Life", which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning services to students from all ages through diversified class formats. Our learning services mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TAL".
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Jackson Ding
Investor Relations
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Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809
Email: ir@tal.com
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Email: TAL@thepiacentegroup.com
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Brandi Piacente
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Email: TAL@thepiacentegroup.com
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Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) fire investigators are still at the scene, trying to figure out what caused the house on Iao Lane in Kalihi to go up in flames on Monday night.
Capt. Koa Beasley, HFD acting battalion chief said: "At approximately 7:41 this evening, we received a call for a structure fire at this address. We responded with two full alarms of companies. The first to arrive arrived in short order and found what we're calling the bravo side of the structure fully engulfed in flames.
"They initiated an offensive attack with using the deck gun, secured a water source, knocked down the fire. Subsequent companies completed primary and secondary searches of the residence and there were no occupants at home at the time of the fire.
"There are heavy hoarding conditions to the front and sides of the structure, which made access a little more difficult.
"Nobody really has a good history of the property and we've contacted the owner but they haven't been in touch. At this point the information that we have, it was not abandoned, there were two occupants who live here on a permanent basis."
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Honolulu firefighters are battling a house fire on Iao Lane in Kalihi.
Firefighters got the call just after 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Flames could be seen from the H-1 freeway near the Houghtailing Street offramp.
Police have blocked off the area.
KITV4 has a crew at the scene and is gathering details.
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Israel's military says there is a "high possibility" one of its soldiers killed a Palestinian-American journalist in May. The victim's family is calling for an independent U.S. investigation.
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Israel's military says there is a "high possibility" one of its soldiers killed a Palestinian-American journalist in May. The victim's family is calling for an independent U.S. investigation.
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NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe's vision was blurry from the tears. He was thrilled — overwhelmed, even — when the last point was over and it hit him that, yes, he had ended Rafael Nadal's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak Monday and reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time.
"I felt like the world stopped," Tiafoe said. "I couldn't hear anything for a minute."
Then Tiafoe found himself "losing it in the locker room" when he saw that NBA superstar LeBron James gave him a Twitter shoutout.
"Bro," Tiafoe said, "I was going crazy."
What meant the most to Tiafoe about his 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over 22-time major champion Nadal in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows, though, was looking up in his Arthur Ashe Stadium guest box and knowing his parents, Constant and Alphina, were there.
"To see them experience me beat Rafa Nadal — they've seen me have big wins, but to beat those 'Mount Rushmore' guys? For them, I can't imagine what was going through their heads," said Tiafoe, a 24-year-old American seeded 22nd at the U.S. Open. "I mean, they're going to remember today for the rest of their lives."
His parents both emigrated to the United States from Sierra Leone in West Africa amid its civil war in the 1990s. They ended up in Maryland, where Constant helped construct a tennis training center for juniors, then became a maintenance man there; Alphina, Frances said, was "a nurse, working two jobs, working overtime through the nights." Frances and his twin brother, Franklin, were born in 1998, and soon would be spending hour upon hour where Dad's job was, rackets in hand.
Maybe one day, went the dream, a college scholarship would come of it.
"It wasn't anything supposed to be like this," Tiafoe said Monday evening, hours after by far his biggest victory.
He is the youngest American man to get this far at the U.S. Open since Andy Roddick in 2006, but this was not a case of a one-sided crowd backing one of its own. Nadal is about as popular as it gets in tennis and heard plenty of support as the volume raised after the retractable roof was shut in the fourth set.
"It's something to tell the kids, the grandkids: 'Yeah, I beat Rafa,'" Tiafoe said with a big smile.
He served better than No. 2 seed Nadal. More surprisingly, he returned better, too. And he kept his cool, remained in the moment and never let the stakes or the opponent get to him. Nadal, a 36-year-old from Spain, had won both of their previous matches, and every set they played, too.
"Well, the difference is easy: I played a bad match and he played a good match," Nadal said. "At the end that's it."
This surprise came a day after Tiafoe followed along on TV as his pal Nick Kyrgios "put on a show" and eliminated No. 1 seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. That makes this the first U.S. Open without either of the top two seeded men reaching the quarterfinals since 2000, when No. 1 Andre Agassi exited in the second round and No. 2 Gustavo Kuerten in the first.
That was before Nadal, Novak Djokovic, who has 21 Grand Slam titles, and Roger Federer, who has 20, began dominating men's tennis. Djokovic, 35, did not enter this U.S. Open because is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and was not allowed to enter the United States; Federer, 41, has undergone a series of operations on his right knee and last played at Wimbledon last year.
Now come the inevitable questions about whether their era of excellence is wrapping up.
"It signifies that the years go by," Nadal said. "It's the circle of life."
Tiafoe now meets No. 9 Andrey Rublev, who beat No. 7 Cam Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 earlier Monday.
Other men's matches on Monday's schedule: 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic vs. No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, and No. 11 Jannik Sinner vs. Ilya Ivashka.
The No. 1 woman, Iga Swiatek, moved into her first quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows by coming back to beat Jule Neiemeier 2-6, 6-4, 6-0.
"I'm just proud," Swiatek said, "that I didn't lose hope."
The 21-year-old from Poland will face another first-time U.S. Open quarterfinalist: No. 8 Jessica Pegula, the highest-ranked American woman, who advanced with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova.
Another women's quarterfinal will be two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova against No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka.
Nadal won the Australian Open in January and the French Open in June. Then he made it to the semifinals at Wimbledon in July before withdrawing from that tournament because of a torn abdominal muscle.
Nadal competed only once in the 1 1/2 months between leaving the All England Club and arriving in New York, where he has won four trophies.
He tweaked his service motion, tossing the ball lower than he normally does so as not to put as much strain on his midsection. There were plenty of signs Monday that his serve was not in tip-top shape: nine double-faults, a first-serve percentage hovering around 50%, five breaks by Tiafoe.
Earlier in the tournament, he lost the first set of his first-round match. Did the same in the second round, when he also accidentally cut the bridge of his nose and made himself dizzy when the edge of his racket frame bounced off the court and caught him in the face.
Still, one Monday, Nadal appeared on the verge of turning things around when he broke early in the fourth set and went ahead 3-1.
Tiafoe told himself: "Stay in it. Stay with him."
That's tied to two key areas Tiafoe credits with helping make him a stronger player of late: an improved in-match mindset and a commitment to fitness.
"Rafa is there every point. I've been known to have some dips in my game at times, where it's like you're watching (and thinking), 'What's that?!'" Tiafoe said. "That was my thing, match intensity."
No concern now: He grabbed the last five games. The next-to-last break came for a 4-3 edge in the fourth set, when Nadal put a backhand into the net, and Tiafoe skipped backward toward the sideline for the ensuing changeover, his fist raised.
Fifteen minutes later, Tiafoe broke again, and it was over. This represents the latest significant step forward for Tiafoe, whose only previous trip to a Grand Slam quarterfinal came at the 2019 Australian Open — and ended with a loss to Nadal.
When one last backhand by Nadal found the net, Tiafoe chucked his racket and put his hands on his head. He looked toward his guest box in the stands — Mom, Dad, brother, girlfriend, Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal, others — then sat in his sideline chair and buried his face in a towel.
"It was just wild. My heart is going a thousand miles an hour. I was so excited. I was like: Let me sit down," Tiafoe said. "Yeah, I've never felt something like that in my life, honestly."
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Mickey Djuric of the Canadian Press, about a series of stabbings in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Ten people are dead and 18 were injured.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Mickey Djuric of the Canadian Press, about a series of stabbings in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Ten people are dead and 18 were injured.
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Israel's military says there is a "high possibility" one of its soldiers killed a Palestinian-American journalist in May. The victim's family is calling for an independent U.S. investigation.
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Israel's military says there is a "high possibility" one of its soldiers killed a Palestinian-American journalist in May. The victim's family is calling for an independent U.S. investigation.
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I've always liked silos. Exotic, to this Manhattanite. But artist Guido van Helten is obsessed with them. He's made them canvases for giant murals in Iowa, Arkansas, Finland, Jordan, Denmark and his native Australia. He often turns to old, abandoned silos in small towns. The latest — in McKinney, Texas — stored grain once. Now, the silo's eight canisters introduce passers-by (and locals) to the spirit and people of the place.
Van Helten starts by interviewing and photographing residents. "I meet people, try to get a bit of character of the place." He sorts through hundreds of black and white photos, "seeing which ones will fit the space." And then he chooses maybe 20 pictures, and combines parts of them, to paint on a 90-foot high silo.
Photos of his project prompt thoughts about silos. They're landmarks. They stand for safe-keeping, sustenance, security. They're storing the future. And by painting some with strong, evocative images, he's made them literal signs of home.
Van Helten's Texas mural shows several McKinneyans at a town celebration of Juneteenth. "People interacting," he says, "and moving and walking. It shows layers."
A major figure is a pretty young African American woman, an arm behind her back, looking over her shoulder at viewers. It's an unselfconscious look. She's comfortable where she stands.
The muralist has themes for his silo art: public housing, education, desegregation. For McKinney the theme is "Community." The town is changing. Its population jumped from 35,000 to 210,000 in just a few years. Mostly Republican, with lots of civic pride. It sits some 30 miles from Dallas, off Highway 5 — once the main way to go north or south. Mayor George Fuller and other town leaders think the silos could bring together McKinney's white, Black and Hispanic population. And attract tourists. "We saw this as a tremendous opportunity" the mayor says.
McKinney's economy is diverse: it includes Raytheon, a big copper wire company, hospitals, tech. Plus a proud history of production. There once was a flour mill, a cotton mill. "We were the lollipop capital," Mayor Fuller points out, with pride. "We were the blue jean capital of the world at one point." More Mayoral pride. "We've done it all here in McKinney, Texas."
In the historic downtown now you'll find lots of owner-run businesses and restaurants plus a concentration on the arts. Galleries. Musicians. And now Guido van Helten's really stunning painted silos — a salute to the place's past, and a new and powerful act of artistic preservation.
Almost done, save for a question this reporter just had to ask.
"Do you make a nice bourbon?"
"Yes we do! We make some great beer too."
Sounds as if they really have done it all in McKinney, Texas.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Mickey Djuric of the Canadian Press, about a series of stabbings in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Ten people are dead and 18 were injured.
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter Mickey Djuric of the Canadian Press, about a series of stabbings in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Ten people are dead and 18 were injured.
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Biden uses Labor Day speeches to focus on 2 swing states By Claudia Grisales Published September 6, 2022 at 4:05 AM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 1:56 President Biden went to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to talk to union workers on Labor Day. The states are key to Democrats' success in the midterm elections. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.keranews.org/2022-09-06/biden-uses-labor-day-speeches-to-focus-on-2-swing-states | 2022-09-06T10:47:36Z |
I've always liked silos. Exotic, to this Manhattanite. But artist Guido van Helten is obsessed with them. He's made them canvases for giant murals in Iowa, Arkansas, Finland, Jordan, Denmark and his native Australia. He often turns to old, abandoned silos in small towns. The latest — in McKinney, Texas — stored grain once. Now, the silo's eight canisters introduce passers-by (and locals) to the spirit and people of the place.
Van Helten starts by interviewing and photographing residents. "I meet people, try to get a bit of character of the place." He sorts through hundreds of black and white photos, "seeing which ones will fit the space." And then he chooses maybe 20 pictures, and combines parts of them, to paint on a 90-foot high silo.
Photos of his project prompt thoughts about silos. They're landmarks. They stand for safe-keeping, sustenance, security. They're storing the future. And by painting some with strong, evocative images, he's made them literal signs of home.
Van Helten's Texas mural shows several McKinneyans at a town celebration of Juneteenth. "People interacting," he says, "and moving and walking. It shows layers."
A major figure is a pretty young African American woman, an arm behind her back, looking over her shoulder at viewers. It's an unselfconscious look. She's comfortable where she stands.
The muralist has themes for his silo art: public housing, education, desegregation. For McKinney the theme is "Community." The town is changing. Its population jumped from 35,000 to 210,000 in just a few years. Mostly Republican, with lots of civic pride. It sits some 30 miles from Dallas, off Highway 5 — once the main way to go north or south. Mayor George Fuller and other town leaders think the silos could bring together McKinney's white, Black and Hispanic population. And attract tourists. "We saw this as a tremendous opportunity" the mayor says.
McKinney's economy is diverse: it includes Raytheon, a big copper wire company, hospitals, tech. Plus a proud history of production. There once was a flour mill, a cotton mill. "We were the lollipop capital," Mayor Fuller points out, with pride. "We were the blue jean capital of the world at one point." More Mayoral pride. "We've done it all here in McKinney, Texas."
In the historic downtown now you'll find lots of owner-run businesses and restaurants plus a concentration on the arts. Galleries. Musicians. And now Guido van Helten's really stunning painted silos — a salute to the place's past, and a new and powerful act of artistic preservation.
Almost done, save for a question this reporter just had to ask.
"Do you make a nice bourbon?"
"Yes we do! We make some great beer too."
Sounds as if they really have done it all in McKinney, Texas.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-06/a-texas-town-gets-its-portrait-on-a-silo | 2022-09-06T10:47:37Z |
The November 2020 email from an anguished Fox News news producer to colleagues sent up a flare amid a fusillade of false claims.
The producer warned: Fox cannot let host Jeanine Pirro back on the air. She is pulling conspiracy theories from dark corners of the Web to justify then-President Donald Trump's lies that the election had been stolen from him. The existence of the email, confirmed by two people with direct knowledge of it, is first publicly disclosed by NPR in this story. Fox News declined comment.
Pirro was far from alone in broadcasting such false claims. In the weeks that followed Election Day 2020, other prominent Fox stars, commentators and their guests heavily promoted them.
A repeat target was Dominion Voting Systems, the election machine and technology company. Trump and his allies alleged on Fox that Dominion was engaged in a conscious effort to throw the 2020 race to Joe Biden. They implied and falsely asserted on Fox programs that Dominion's machines and software either discarded Trump's votes or transferred them to Biden. Dominion argues their false claims were frequently egged on by Fox's own stars.
The producer's email is among the voluminous correspondence acquired by Dominion's attorneys as part of its discovery of evidence in a $1.6 billion defamation suit it filed against Fox News and its parent company. Dominion alleges it has been "irreparably harmed" by the lies, conspiracy theories and wild claims of election fraud that aired on Fox.
Pirro's role remains under sharp scrutiny. She attended Trump's belligerent address from the White House late on Election Night 2020 and advanced his arguments on the air.
On Nov. 14, 2020, for example, the day that Biden clinched his victory, Pirro questioned why vote counts shifted against Trump over the course of Election Night in such states as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. (Some counties were counted later than others; ballots cast the same day were often tallied before those cast by mail.) "The Dominion Software System has been tagged as one allegedly capable of flipping votes," Pirro told viewers, as she promoted Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell's "findings" on Dominion. (A federal judge in Michigan later officially sanctioned Powell for her actions in court on Trump's behalf after the elections, while the Texas state law bar is seeking to have her formally punished.)
Dominion and Fox News' lawyers have clashed in recent days, as court records reflect the voting systems company seeks to convince the court to compel Pirro to testify over private texts that, it argues, are relevant to its defamation case.
As high-powered stars testify, high stakes come into focus
As the summer has unfolded, Fox's star TV news hosts such as Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity have been grilled under oath. High-powered attorneys are bearing down on the Murdochs, the most powerful family in English-language media. And it's all part of an all-out legal war. Dominion is seeking to strip away the curtain protecting what happens behind the scenes at the nation's most watched cable news channel, which holds a singular role on the American political scene. The suit could also define what's fair game in journalism and politics in a democracy very much on the edge. The trial date is set for April of next year.
The fraud allegations, made without any tangible evidence, were repudiated by state and local elections officials, Republicans as well as Democrats, as well as Trump's own attorney general and cyber security chief. In more than 60 substantive court rulings, Trump's assertions were found to be groundless, with one limited exception. Fox News argues that it was covering inherently newsworthy claims by inherently newsworthy figures – including the nation's top elected official. It also points to segments where its reporters and news anchors cast cold water on the allegations.
Fox executives publicly say they will prevail
"Freedom of the press is foundational to our democracy and must be protected," a senior spokeswoman for Fox News said in a statement to NPR. She called the damages claims "outrageous, unsupported and not rooted in sound financial analysis, serving as nothing more than a flagrant attempt to deter our journalists from doing their jobs."
"All you're reporting to the public is that somebody - in this case, the president of the United States - has made the allegation of voter fraud by Dominion," Dan Webb, Fox News' outside attorney on the case, tells NPR. "I don't know how anything could be more newsworthy than the president of the United States making the allegation, and his lawyers making the allegations in court, because that's so fundamental."
Dominion ties the rhetoric about the company on Fox to harassment targeting its employees, "from software engineers to its founder and chief executive officer." Several received death threats.
In its legal filings, the company says it suffered "enormous and irreparable economic harm." Dominion says it projects losing profits of more than $600 million over the next eight years. As examples, it cites instances in which lawmakers in numerous states are demanding a review of existing contracts with Dominion; the cancellation of a $10 million contract in Stark County, Ohio; and Louisiana's recent cancellation of a process that prevents Dominion from securing a $100 million contract in that state.
Besides Carlson and Hannity, the list of Fox figures already questioned under oath in the cases includes former stars (Shepard Smith) and fallen stars (Lou Dobbs and Ed Henry), as well as show producers and programming executives, court records show. Dobbs left the network in early 2021, the day after Smartmatic, the electronic voting company, filed a closely related $2.7 billion defamation suit against Fox over similarly false claims about that firm made on Fox's airwaves.
In conducting the first interview of Trump after the election, Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo told Trump and her viewers, "This is disgusting, and we cannot allow America's election to be corrupted." In mid-December, Bartiromo announced that "an intel source" told her that Trump had won the election. She never followed up with any further material to substantiate that reporting. She is due to be deposed under oath on Thursday.
Asked by NPR whether Fox still considers Bartiromo a news anchor, and thus part of Fox's news and reporting division, rather than its opinion side, a network spokeswoman declined to comment. It is the first known time Fox has not identified Bartiromo as a news-side journalist.
Dominion "exploring" whether Fox staffers knew statements were false
In December 2020, while still a Fox Business host, Dobbs said opponents of President Trump throughout the government had committed "treason," and later suggested that any Republican who upheld President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College may be "criminal."
The wide nets cast by Dominion in seeking depositions suggests, University of Georgia media law professor Jonathan Peters says, that the company's attorneys are "exploring the extent to which Fox personnel published false statements with knowledge of their falsity or with a 'high degree of awareness of their probable falsity,' (the relevant fault standards)."
"This usually takes into account such factors as what the personnel knew at the time they published, whether the sources were reliable, whether the defendant ignored clear signs that the statements were wrong, whether the defendant investigated the facts, and what motives shaped the statements," Peters writes in an email to NPR.
That assessment suggests that material uncovered by Dominion such as the producer's warning about Pirro could provide fuel for the voting machine company's case. While Pirro's weekend show did not air on Nov. 7, 2020, just after the elections, she returned to the air repeatedly. In January, Pirro was elevated to become a full host of The Five, Fox's popular weekday evening political chat show.
Dominion seeks links to Fox News executives and the Murdochs
Dominion has technically filed two cases - one against Fox News and the other against Fox Corp, its corporate parent. The second Dominion suit is bearing down on Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan, who together run the family's vast media holdings, which include the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, and other newspapers and television properties in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Reporters for Fox and the Wall Street Journal repeatedly knocked down spurious allegations of voter fraud, demonstrating that such facts were known within the Murdoch media empire.
Together, the twin suits could theoretically reach multiple billions of dollars, with punitive damages along with financial damages. And of course, the cases carry great significance for the nation more broadly, as it captures the incendiary period between the heated claims of fraud about the November 2020 presidential elections and the ensuing bloody siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters two months later.
Defamation cases are generally hard to win in the U.S. and Peters says this one is no slam dunk. But given what's already known, he says, he'd rather be on Dominion's legal team than Fox's.
Dominion's attorneys have obtained emails, texts, WhatsApp messages and more, documenting how the network's executives and journalists behaved and acted behind the scenes, as well as determining what they actually knew about the claims, according to three people with knowledge of the litigation. Witnesses have been pressed about the degree to which the Murdochs and Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott were involved in making editorial decisions or kept in the loop.
Such decisions can be crucial: Fox's projection on Election night 2020 that Biden would win Arizona, first of any major media outlet, conferred great credibility on the Democratic nominee's imminent victory. It also enraged Trump and his advisers, who unsuccessfully pressured the Murdochs to reverse the Fox decision desk's projection, according to three people with direct knowledge. The public call additionally alienated Trump's fans - many of whom were Fox's core viewers. For a time, they abandoned the network. The much smaller rival right-wing network Newsmax zoomed up from nowhere in the ratings.
In the weeks that followed, key network stars' embrace and validation of the Trump camp's lies about the existence of election fraud contradicted some of their Fox colleagues' reporting that disproved it. Top leadership passively acquiesced in the star hosts' rhetoric, and took no meaningful steps to stop it, according to seven journalists there. And the audience started to return.
Asked for comment by NPR, a Fox News spokesperson strongly denied this was the case. She emphasized that the talent involved "were covering the most newsworthy story of that period — the president of the United States claiming election fraud."
Fox: Nothing more newsworthy than a president's allegations of election fraud
The network's spokesperson has also pointed to periodic segments, mostly from its news reporters and hosts, challenging or even contradicting such claims from Trump allies.
The network and its parent company appear to be girding for a full court trial. In June, Fox hired Webb, who is the co-executive chairman of the powerhouse Chicago-based law firm, Winston & Strawn.
"This case is a relatively simple case," Webb tells NPR in an interview.
"The question there is whether or not Fox correctly reported the allegation [of election fraud], and they did," Webb adds. "I don't think there's any question that Fox accurately reported an incredibly newsworthy allegation made by the president himself."
Dominion wants Fox to apologize, but that risks offending Trump's fans
A comprehensive settlement, which outside legal observers initially suggested would be a possible outcome of the cases, does not currently appear likely, according to several people with knowledge of the litigation.
In theory, it would almost certainly require a payment by Fox of hundreds of millions dollars and an expansive apology - the latter being something that Fox News and Rupert Murdoch have, historically, been loath to do.
In 2020, Fox News reached a confidential, multi-million dollar settlement with the family of the late Seth Rich, who was baselessly accused on Fox of having leaked thousands of emails from the Democratic National Committee before his killing in 2016. Such claims were groundless. Fox retracted in 2017 a story making that claim after a week, but never offered a public apology. The network's chief media critic covered the settlement in a minute-long segment on his Sunday show.
Murdoch expressed public contrition after it was revealed that people working on behalf of his British tabloid, News of the World, had hacked into the voice mails of a murdered schoolgirl - among hundreds of others of people. At the time, Murdoch was trying to salvage a $14 billion deal to take full control of a major British satellite television company. The deal was ultimately scuttled by U.K. regulators.
Election lies fueled the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
Many observers have tied the lies about election fraud to the overheated rhetoric that fueled the siege of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021, an effort to block the certification of Biden's victory. Lachlan Murdoch has sued the Australian political news site Crikey over drawing just that connection to Fox and the Murdochs. Press freedoms in that country are not as robust as they are here; defamation claims have historically proven far easier to prove there. Crikey's top editor says he welcomes the suit as a way to test Australia's defamation laws.
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull argues that Rupert Murdoch, through Fox News, has done more to undermine American democracy than any other individual alive today.
"The biggest challenge to the United States is not Xi Jinping or Vladimir Putin. It's the animosity, the division, the anti-democratic movements within the United States itself," Turnbull told NPR's Ari Shapiro on All Things Considered. "Fox News is not the only source of this madness, but it is by far the single most influential one."
In reply, Fox Corp spokesman Brian Nick points to Fox News's dominant ratings among cable news channels, and the network's strong appeal to Democrats and independent voters, as well as Republicans.
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Managing your money is obviously an important part of being a responsible adult. But how should you do that? It turns out that there's a large gulf between the advice given by the authors of popular finance books and academic economists.
In a new study titled "Popular Personal Financial Advice versus the Professors," the Yale financial economist James Choi rummages through 50 of the most popular books on personal finance to see how their tips square with traditional economic thinking. It's like a cage match: Finance thinkfluencers vs economists dueling over what you should do with your money.
And, yes, Choi is an economist, but he may be a more impartial referee of this smackdown than you'd think. That's because he's a behavioral economist who doesn't swallow the canon of old-school economics hook, line, and sinker. Traditional economic models portray humans as hyper-rational, disciplined creatures, who always make optimal financial choices for themselves. Behavioral economics, which has pretty much taken over the field, emphasizes that people are quirky, often irrational, and prone to errors.
In a way, Choi says, behavioral economists like him try to help people overcome their shortcomings and achieve their financial goals as if they were the savvy creatures of old-school theory. And so, he says, classic economic theory may still provide a good overall guide for how to maximize your financial well-being. But, Choi says, the advice of popular finance thinkfluencers, who tend to concentrate on helping us overcome our flaws and foibles, might actually be more effective in some cases.
So, who's right in this financial royal rumble? The authors of self-help finance books or the stalwarts of traditional economic theory? While Choi doesn't always provide definitive answers, this debate might spark some ideas on how you can more effectively handle your finances.
How Should You Save Money?
When it comes to saving money, many economists offer somewhat counterintuitive — and, dare I say, potentially irresponsible — advice: if you're young and on a solid career track, you might consider spending more and saving less right now.
That's because you're likely going to earn a bigger paycheck when you're older, and to really squeeze the enjoyment out of life, it might make sense to live a bit beyond your means at the moment and borrow from your future, richer self. Economists call this "consumption smoothing," and it's a feature of standard economic models of how rational people save and invest over their lifetime. The idea, Choi says, is "you don't want to be starving in one period and overindulged in the next. You want to smooth that over time." The sort of ideal scenario: you start off adulthood saving little or nothing or even taking on debt, then you save a lot during your prime-age earning years, and then you spend those savings when you retire.
"I tell my MBA students, 'You of all people should feel the least amount of guilt of having credit card debt, because your income is fairly low right now but it will be, predictably, fairly high in the very near future,'" Choi says. Once they start making money, he says, they should probably pay down that debt quickly since credit card companies charge high interest rates.
Reading through popular finance books, however, Choi finds that the vast majority of popular authors offer advice that contradicts this approach: throughout your life, the thinkfluencers say, your goal should be to live within your means and save a consistent percentage of your income. It doesn't matter if you're 20 or 30 or 50; they implore you to stash money away immediately and invest it for your future.
In arguing this, the thinkfluencers often cite the power of compound interest. The longer you save money, the more interest it accrues. As a result, wealth snowballs over time, so saving a large percentage earlier could make a lot of sense.
Of course, economists also recognize the power of compound interest. Where thinkfluencers and old-school economics really depart from each other, Choi says, is "the usefulness of establishing saving consistently as a discipline," Choi says. This motivation, he says, "is almost always missing from economic models of optimal saving — [and is] a potentially important oversight." In other words, some of us might need to adopt hard-and-fast saving rules at a young age to develop the discipline needed to lead more affluent lives, even if that's less than optimal from a traditional economic perspective.
So who wins on this point? "I'm actually agnostic about it," Choi says. "On the one hand, I do have a lot of sympathy for the view that you might be unnecessarily depriving yourself in your twenties and even thirties when, very predictably, your income will likely be much higher in later decades. That being said, I do think that there is something to this notion of being disciplined and learning to live within your means at a young age."
How Should You Think About Your Budget?
In old-school economics, money is money. It's fungible. There is no reason to put labels on it. Absent some financially advantageous reason to do so (like the ability to get subsidies or a lower tax rate), it doesn't make sense to set aside savings for specific purposes, like a new car or a future vacation or a down payment on a house. A dollar is a dollar.
Of course, many people don't think this way. They often do what behavioral economists call "mental accounting," earmarking special money for this and that. "In more extreme versions of mental accounting, you cannot use the money that you're saving for your Hawaii vacation for the down payment on your future house," Choi says.
Choi finds that 17 of the 50 books he read through advocate for some sort of mental accounting exercise. And, he says, this advice might actually make sense. It makes financial calculations easier for people and may motivate them to accomplish their goals.
Should You Be "House Rich, Cash Poor"?
Many Americans live in enormous houses and are stretched thin paying for them. While their house is a valuable asset, and they're technically pretty rich, they're just squeaking by, living paycheck to paycheck. People generally refer to this as "house rich, cash poor."
Choi says both popular financial advisers and most economists are pretty clear: don't do this! Don't buy a house you can't really afford. That can be super stressful and potentially ruinous.
How Much Of Your Money Should Be In Stocks?
Choi says that popular advisors and economists also generally agree that when you're young, you should invest most of your money in stocks and only a little bit in bonds. Moreover, Choi says, both camps agree that as you get older, you should get more conservative, rebalancing your portfolio away from stocks and more towards bonds because stocks are riskier than bonds. But, Choi says, while both of these groups advise people to do the same thing with their investments over time, their reasoning for doing so is very different.
Generally speaking, popular financial advisers say that, while stocks are risky in the short run, you should invest mostly in them when you're young because they earn higher returns than bonds over the long run. "The popular belief is that the stock market is kind of guaranteed to go up if you just hold onto it for long enough," Choi says. "Now, this is just not true. And you can see this in Italy and Japan. In Japan, the stock market still hasn't recovered to the level it was back in 1989. So it's not true that stocks will always win over the long run. Bad things can happen."
But while popular authors may discount this risk over the long term, their advice recognizes that holding stocks is risky in the short term. That's why they argue that, as you get closer to retirement, you should get out of stocks and go into bonds, which are generally less risky. A popular rule of thumb: 100 minus your age is the percentage of your portfolio that should be in stocks. The remainder should be in bonds. So if you're 30, you should be 70 percent in stocks and 30 percent in bonds.
While economists agree that you should get more conservative over time with your financial portfolio, Choi says, their reasoning is more nuanced.
"For almost all working people, the major economic asset they have is their future wage income," Choi says. In other words, think of your work skills (your "human capital") as part of your financial portfolio. It's like the biggest form of wealth you own, and it's generally safer than stocks or even bonds. When you're young, this safer form of wealth is a huge part of your portfolio, so you can balance it with risky stocks. Sure the stock market might crash, but you still have the security of being able to earn money at your job for many more years. As you get closer to retirement, this safer asset, your labor, represents a much smaller part of your portfolio — and that makes it much more scary to be all-in on risky stocks. "That's why you should become more conservative in your financial portfolio allocation over time," Choi says.
Should You Care Whether Stocks Pay Dividends?
Choi says there are some popular financial books that advise people to buy stocks that pay dividends. For the uninitiated, dividends are checks that companies send to their shareholders typically every quarter. "There seems to be this fascination with generating 'income' from your investments," Choi says.
Economists, generally speaking, think this is dumb. "If I need to spend some money from my wealth, I don't need to wait for the company to send me a check," Choi says. "I can just sell some shares and use the proceeds from that sale to finance my expenditure needs. And so there should be no reason why I prefer stocks that pay dividends versus stocks that don't pay dividends. And in fact, dividends are tax-disadvantaged. So, a stock that pays dividends is going to put a bigger tax burden on you, all else equal, than a stock that doesn't pay dividends."
Choi is with Team Economist on this one.
Should You Invest In Foreign Stock Markets?
Economic theory stresses the importance of diversifying your investments. This, Choi says, is true of diversifying the countries you invest in, too. Theoretically, the more countries you invest in, the less risky your investment portfolio will be. Some countries will do well. Others will do poorly. "So economic theory would say you want a diversified portfolio that holds a bit of every country's stock market in the world," Choi says.
But people don't do this. They exhibit what economists call "home bias." The French are more likely to invest in French companies. The Japanese are more likely to invest in Japanese companies, and so on. This has long been a puzzle to economists. The answer may lie in the almost universal support for 'investing at home' among the thinkfluencers. "The striking thing about the popular authors is that they all recommend home-biased portfolios," Choi says. Choi isn't really sure whether this makes much sense. "It just seems to be a little bit of jingoism, where people just like the stocks that they are familiar with."
Should You Invest In Actively Managed Funds or Passive Index Funds?
Actively managed funds are those where you pay an expert to pick and choose stocks for you. These fund managers charge big fees with the promise of higher returns. Index funds have nobody actively picking and choosing investments for you. These funds simply passively hold a small piece of each major company in the stock market, thereby earning the overall average market return.
Economists and thinkfluencers agree on this one, too. "Everybody basically says you should go with index funds," Choi says. "The data are pretty compelling. On average, passive funds outperform actively managed funds."
Choi's Big Takeaway
So who wins? The thinkfluencers or the economists? Economists, Choi suggests, may know a lot about how people should act. But, as an empirically minded behavioral economist, Choi recognizes that people often don't act this way. And that's where he has a degree of sympathy for the popular authors. "Given that we have all these quirks and frailties, we might have to resort to strategies that are less than perfect."
"I think of it in terms of diet," Choi says. "The best diet is the one that you can stick to. Economic theory might be saying you need to be eating skinless chicken breasts and steamed vegetables for the rest of your life and nothing else. That's going to be the best for your health. And, really, very few people will actually do that."
He certainly has that right.
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A community in Ukraine blew up a dam and flooded their village to stop the Russian army's advance into the capital Kyiv. Six months later, they're still pumping water out of their houses.
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A community in Ukraine blew up a dam and flooded their village to stop the Russian army's advance into the capital Kyiv. Six months later, they're still pumping water out of their houses.
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Benghazi. It's become political Rorschach test for the country. The Right sees it as everything wrong with Democratic foreign policy or some kind of cover-up, while the Left sees it as conservative pushed conspiracy theories.
Ethan Chorin's book Benghazi! A New History of the Fiasco that Pushed America and its World to the Brink takes several steps back to give much needed context — historical, regional, political, and social — to the Sept. 11, 2012 attack that left four Americans dead, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.
One thing is clear: There is plenty of blame to go around for what lead up to the attack, and more importantly, the response after that attack.
It hits close to home for Chorin. He was in Benghazi when the attack took place. A former diplomat, Chorin served in Libya from 2004-2006, during the George W. Bush administration's rapprochement with the country and its former leader, Muammar Gaddafi. It was an opportunity "to look under the hood" of a country that had been closed off to America for decades. His love for the country and the people he met is evident across the pages of his book. After the uprising, he and a Libyan American from Texas formed a non-profit to focus on medical help for Libya.
Chorin also knew Stevens. He admired what Stevens represented in the State Department — expeditionary diplomacy. It's the idea that diplomacy requires some degree of risk-taking rather than staying behind fortified walls. The two were expected to meet in Benghazi on Sept. 12. Aside from a strong understanding of Libya, the two men shared a hope for the country's future and America's role there.
It's easy to get lost in all the details that Chorin presents and that most Americans don't know about: the legacy of colonialism, past U.S. support for dictatorships in the region, the lack of opportunity in the country and the anger toward the Gaddafi regime, the "flip-flopping" interactions the West had with different leaders and groups on the ground and much more. What's not lost on most Americans, however, is the role domestic politics played in the aftermath.
Former U.S. Sen. Arthur Vandenberg famously once said, "politics stops at the water's edge." Yes, politicians may beat each other up in the United States, but when it comes to foreign policy — and most especially when it comes to tragedies — politicians of all political stripes usually pull together in a united front.
For years we've seen that chip away — but for Chorin, domestic politics is what weaponized Benghazi in a way he had not seen before. "By making it about scoring political points rather than trying to fix a broken system, they only perpetuated a controversy that was further tearing apart the county." Part of this book is about asking if Benghazi started this trend or was the most well-known symptom of the trend.
He goes over all the domestic politics at play: the upcoming 2012 presidential election, the controversy over what sparked the attack (no, it was not an anti-Muslim video), why help was slow in coming (there was no stand-down order), how it was used to attack the 2016 Democratic presidential front-runner (Hillary Clinton), the role media and social media played, the lack of intelligence on the ground and more. As if to hammer home the point that the focus became all about politics, he notes that ten congressional investigations failed to answer some basic questions — like who perpetrated the attack in order to bring them to justice or why the embassy used local militias to protect the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.
"The fact that so many investigations resulted in so few answers is its own tragedy. From the edges of the five-ring political circus that was Benghazi, some voices shouted out important questions, none of which were answered," he writes. "The Benghazi committee might have been able to break new ground and do the country a service if it had focused on them."
Benghazi, Chorin says, has entered the American lexicon defined as a scandal, not tragedy like 9/11, the USS Cole bombing or the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings. In the years since, there have been headlines asking "Is Niger Trump's Benghazi" or "Is Afghanistan Biden's Benghazi." Chorin writes "it's become a shorthand for any kind of event that can be blown up for partisan advantage."
For Chorin, writing this book was "like therapy." He winds up with more questions than answers about the attack, which he describes as an event that "morphed into a rationality-devouring creature that grew conspiracy theories for arms and eventually loomed in terror over the entire American sociopolitical landscape." And there is a strong sense of the lost opportunity, not just for Libyans, but for America.
In the end, what Chorin is really trying to do is give Benghazi its due, by doing the impossible: trying to take the fog of politics out of what happened that day. He's trying to get answers that a non-partisan investigation into the attack should have tried to find — so that America can learn from what happened so that it does not happen again — and not just score political points.
If that can happen, Chorin believes, then the American lives lost in Benghazi that day will not have been in vain.
Whether that can happen in today's political climate, remains to be seen. But it seems doubtful.
Caitlyn Kim is the Washington, D.C., reporter for Colorado Public Radio. She worked as a U.S. diplomat from 2013-2018, serving in Estonia, Pakistan and D.C.
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Montana has seen a record number of hot days this summer. More are forecasted as the climate changes. The state is trying to adapt with some help from the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Montana has seen a record number of hot days this summer. More are forecasted as the climate changes. The state is trying to adapt with some help from the Inflation Reduction Act.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man charged with kidnapping a Tennessee woman jogging near the University of Memphis last week spent 20 years behind bars for a previous kidnapping.
U.S. Marshals arrested 38-year-old Cleotha Abston on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Eliza Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit. Police also linked the vehicle they believe was used in the kidnapping to a person at a residence where Abston was staying.
While Fletcher has not been found, Memphis police said in the affidavit they believe she was seriously injured in the abduction, which was caught on surveillance video. Authorities have said Fletcher, 34, was jogging around 4 a.m. on Friday when a man approached her and forced her into an SUV after a brief struggle. Fletcher was reported missing when she did not return home that morning.
Late Monday, police tweeted that a body had been found in a Memphis neighborhood but that the identity of that person and the cause of death was unconfirmed. The tweet made no reference to the Fletcher case, saying only that the investigation was ongoing. A large police presence was reported in the area where authorities reported finding the body just after 5 p.m., local news reports said.
Abston previously kidnapped a prominent Memphis attorney in 2000, the Commercial Appeal reported. When he was just 16 years old, Abston forced Kemper Durand into the trunk of his own car at gunpoint. After several hours, Abston took Durand out and forced him to drive to a Mapco gas station to withdraw money from an ATM. At the station, an armed Memphis Housing Authority guard walked in and Durand yelled for help. Abston ran away but was found and arrested. He pleaded guilty in 2001 to especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery, according to court records. He received a 24-year sentence.
Durand, in a victim impact statement, wrote, "I was extremely lucky that I was able to escape from the custody of Cleotha Abston. ... It is quite likely that I would have been killed had I not escaped," the Commercial Appeal reported. Durand noted that it took over a year for Abston to sign the guilty plea, calling the refusal "jailhouse braggadocio."
Durand also detailed Abston's lengthy history in the juvenile court system. In the years before the kidnapping, Abston had been charged with theft, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a weapon, and rape, according to Durand's statement.
Durand died in 2013, seven years before Abston would be released in November 2020 at age 36. In the two years since his release, there were no further documented charges against Abston in Shelby County prior to his Saturday arrest, the Commercial Appeal reported.
Online court records do not show if Abston has a lawyer who can comment on his behalf. An arraignment has been set for Tuesday.
Fletcher is the granddaughter of the late Joseph Orgill III, a Memphis hardware businessman and philanthropist. The family has released a video statement asking for help in finding Fletcher and offered a $50,000 reward for information in the case.
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For some students who attended Robb Elementary in Texas, it will be the first time back in classrooms since a gunman killed 21 people at their school in May.
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For some students who attended Robb Elementary in Texas, it will be the first time back in classrooms since a gunman killed 21 people at their school in May.
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President Biden went to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to talk to union workers on Labor Day. The states are key to Democrats' success in the midterm elections.
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President Biden went to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to talk to union workers on Labor Day. The states are key to Democrats' success in the midterm elections.
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Britain's Conservative Party announced that Foreign Minister Liz Truss will serve as the nation's next prime minister. She has a lot of work to do in these troubling political and economic times.
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Britain's Conservative Party announced that Foreign Minister Liz Truss will serve as the nation's next prime minister. She has a lot of work to do in these troubling political and economic times.
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The November 2020 email from an anguished Fox News news producer to colleagues sent up a flare amid a fusillade of false claims.
The producer warned: Fox cannot let host Jeanine Pirro back on the air. She is pulling conspiracy theories from dark corners of the Web to justify then-President Donald Trump's lies that the election had been stolen from him. The existence of the email, confirmed by two people with direct knowledge of it, is first publicly disclosed by NPR in this story. Fox News declined comment.
Pirro was far from alone in broadcasting such false claims. In the weeks that followed Election Day 2020, other prominent Fox stars, commentators and their guests heavily promoted them.
A repeat target was Dominion Voting Systems, the election machine and technology company. Trump and his allies alleged on Fox that Dominion was engaged in a conscious effort to throw the 2020 race to Joe Biden. They implied and falsely asserted on Fox programs that Dominion's machines and software either discarded Trump's votes or transferred them to Biden. Dominion argues their false claims were frequently egged on by Fox's own stars.
The producer's email is among the voluminous correspondence acquired by Dominion's attorneys as part of its discovery of evidence in a $1.6 billion defamation suit it filed against Fox News and its parent company. Dominion alleges it has been "irreparably harmed" by the lies, conspiracy theories and wild claims of election fraud that aired on Fox.
Pirro's role remains under sharp scrutiny. She attended Trump's belligerent address from the White House late on Election Night 2020 and advanced his arguments on the air.
On Nov. 14, 2020, for example, the day that Biden clinched his victory, Pirro questioned why vote counts shifted against Trump over the course of Election Night in such states as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. (Some counties were counted later than others; ballots cast the same day were often tallied before those cast by mail.) "The Dominion Software System has been tagged as one allegedly capable of flipping votes," Pirro told viewers, as she promoted Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell's "findings" on Dominion. (A federal judge in Michigan later officially sanctioned Powell for her actions in court on Trump's behalf after the elections, while the Texas state law bar is seeking to have her formally punished.)
Dominion and Fox News' lawyers have clashed in recent days, as court records reflect the voting systems company seeks to convince the court to compel Pirro to testify over private texts that, it argues, are relevant to its defamation case.
As high-powered stars testify, high stakes come into focus
As the summer has unfolded, Fox's star TV news hosts such as Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity have been grilled under oath. High-powered attorneys are bearing down on the Murdochs, the most powerful family in English-language media. And it's all part of an all-out legal war. Dominion is seeking to strip away the curtain protecting what happens behind the scenes at the nation's most watched cable news channel, which holds a singular role on the American political scene. The suit could also define what's fair game in journalism and politics in a democracy very much on the edge. The trial date is set for April of next year.
The fraud allegations, made without any tangible evidence, were repudiated by state and local elections officials, Republicans as well as Democrats, as well as Trump's own attorney general and cyber security chief. In more than 60 substantive court rulings, Trump's assertions were found to be groundless, with one limited exception. Fox News argues that it was covering inherently newsworthy claims by inherently newsworthy figures – including the nation's top elected official. It also points to segments where its reporters and news anchors cast cold water on the allegations.
Fox executives publicly say they will prevail
"Freedom of the press is foundational to our democracy and must be protected," a senior spokeswoman for Fox News said in a statement to NPR. She called the damages claims "outrageous, unsupported and not rooted in sound financial analysis, serving as nothing more than a flagrant attempt to deter our journalists from doing their jobs."
"All you're reporting to the public is that somebody - in this case, the president of the United States - has made the allegation of voter fraud by Dominion," Dan Webb, Fox News' outside attorney on the case, tells NPR. "I don't know how anything could be more newsworthy than the president of the United States making the allegation, and his lawyers making the allegations in court, because that's so fundamental."
Dominion ties the rhetoric about the company on Fox to harassment targeting its employees, "from software engineers to its founder and chief executive officer." Several received death threats.
In its legal filings, the company says it suffered "enormous and irreparable economic harm." Dominion says it projects losing profits of more than $600 million over the next eight years. As examples, it cites instances in which lawmakers in numerous states are demanding a review of existing contracts with Dominion; the cancellation of a $10 million contract in Stark County, Ohio; and Louisiana's recent cancellation of a process that prevents Dominion from securing a $100 million contract in that state.
Besides Carlson and Hannity, the list of Fox figures already questioned under oath in the cases includes former stars (Shepard Smith) and fallen stars (Lou Dobbs and Ed Henry), as well as show producers and programming executives, court records show. Dobbs left the network in early 2021, the day after Smartmatic, the electronic voting company, filed a closely related $2.7 billion defamation suit against Fox over similarly false claims about that firm made on Fox's airwaves.
In conducting the first interview of Trump after the election, Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo told Trump and her viewers, "This is disgusting, and we cannot allow America's election to be corrupted." In mid-December, Bartiromo announced that "an intel source" told her that Trump had won the election. She never followed up with any further material to substantiate that reporting. She is due to be deposed under oath on Thursday.
Asked by NPR whether Fox still considers Bartiromo a news anchor, and thus part of Fox's news and reporting division, rather than its opinion side, a network spokeswoman declined to comment. It is the first known time Fox has not identified Bartiromo as a news-side journalist.
Dominion "exploring" whether Fox staffers knew statements were false
In December 2020, while still a Fox Business host, Dobbs said opponents of President Trump throughout the government had committed "treason," and later suggested that any Republican who upheld President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College may be "criminal."
The wide nets cast by Dominion in seeking depositions suggests, University of Georgia media law professor Jonathan Peters says, that the company's attorneys are "exploring the extent to which Fox personnel published false statements with knowledge of their falsity or with a 'high degree of awareness of their probable falsity,' (the relevant fault standards)."
"This usually takes into account such factors as what the personnel knew at the time they published, whether the sources were reliable, whether the defendant ignored clear signs that the statements were wrong, whether the defendant investigated the facts, and what motives shaped the statements," Peters writes in an email to NPR.
That assessment suggests that material uncovered by Dominion such as the producer's warning about Pirro could provide fuel for the voting machine company's case. While Pirro's weekend show did not air on Nov. 7, 2020, just after the elections, she returned to the air repeatedly. In January, Pirro was elevated to become a full host of The Five, Fox's popular weekday evening political chat show.
Dominion seeks links to Fox News executives and the Murdochs
Dominion has technically filed two cases - one against Fox News and the other against Fox Corp, its corporate parent. The second Dominion suit is bearing down on Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan, who together run the family's vast media holdings, which include the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, and other newspapers and television properties in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Reporters for Fox and the Wall Street Journal repeatedly knocked down spurious allegations of voter fraud, demonstrating that such facts were known within the Murdoch media empire.
Together, the twin suits could theoretically reach multiple billions of dollars, with punitive damages along with financial damages. And of course, the cases carry great significance for the nation more broadly, as it captures the incendiary period between the heated claims of fraud about the November 2020 presidential elections and the ensuing bloody siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters two months later.
Defamation cases are generally hard to win in the U.S. and Peters says this one is no slam dunk. But given what's already known, he says, he'd rather be on Dominion's legal team than Fox's.
Dominion's attorneys have obtained emails, texts, WhatsApp messages and more, documenting how the network's executives and journalists behaved and acted behind the scenes, as well as determining what they actually knew about the claims, according to three people with knowledge of the litigation. Witnesses have been pressed about the degree to which the Murdochs and Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott were involved in making editorial decisions or kept in the loop.
Such decisions can be crucial: Fox's projection on Election night 2020 that Biden would win Arizona, first of any major media outlet, conferred great credibility on the Democratic nominee's imminent victory. It also enraged Trump and his advisers, who unsuccessfully pressured the Murdochs to reverse the Fox decision desk's projection, according to three people with direct knowledge. The public call additionally alienated Trump's fans - many of whom were Fox's core viewers. For a time, they abandoned the network. The much smaller rival right-wing network Newsmax zoomed up from nowhere in the ratings.
In the weeks that followed, key network stars' embrace and validation of the Trump camp's lies about the existence of election fraud contradicted some of their Fox colleagues' reporting that disproved it. Top leadership passively acquiesced in the star hosts' rhetoric, and took no meaningful steps to stop it, according to seven journalists there. And the audience started to return.
Asked for comment by NPR, a Fox News spokesperson strongly denied this was the case. She emphasized that the talent involved "were covering the most newsworthy story of that period — the president of the United States claiming election fraud."
Fox: Nothing more newsworthy than a president's allegations of election fraud
The network's spokesperson has also pointed to periodic segments, mostly from its news reporters and hosts, challenging or even contradicting such claims from Trump allies.
The network and its parent company appear to be girding for a full court trial. In June, Fox hired Webb, who is the co-executive chairman of the powerhouse Chicago-based law firm, Winston & Strawn.
"This case is a relatively simple case," Webb tells NPR in an interview.
"The question there is whether or not Fox correctly reported the allegation [of election fraud], and they did," Webb adds. "I don't think there's any question that Fox accurately reported an incredibly newsworthy allegation made by the president himself."
Dominion wants Fox to apologize, but that risks offending Trump's fans
A comprehensive settlement, which outside legal observers initially suggested would be a possible outcome of the cases, does not currently appear likely, according to several people with knowledge of the litigation.
In theory, it would almost certainly require a payment by Fox of hundreds of millions dollars and an expansive apology - the latter being something that Fox News and Rupert Murdoch have, historically, been loath to do.
In 2020, Fox News reached a confidential, multi-million dollar settlement with the family of the late Seth Rich, who was baselessly accused on Fox of having leaked thousands of emails from the Democratic National Committee before his killing in 2016. Such claims were groundless. Fox retracted in 2017 a story making that claim after a week, but never offered a public apology. The network's chief media critic covered the settlement in a minute-long segment on his Sunday show.
Murdoch expressed public contrition after it was revealed that people working on behalf of his British tabloid, News of the World, had hacked into the voice mails of a murdered schoolgirl - among hundreds of others of people. At the time, Murdoch was trying to salvage a $14 billion deal to take full control of a major British satellite television company. The deal was ultimately scuttled by U.K. regulators.
Election lies fueled the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
Many observers have tied the lies about election fraud to the overheated rhetoric that fueled the siege of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021, an effort to block the certification of Biden's victory. Lachlan Murdoch has sued the Australian political news site Crikey over drawing just that connection to Fox and the Murdochs. Press freedoms in that country are not as robust as they are here; defamation claims have historically proven far easier to prove there. Crikey's top editor says he welcomes the suit as a way to test Australia's defamation laws.
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull argues that Rupert Murdoch, through Fox News, has done more to undermine American democracy than any other individual alive today.
"The biggest challenge to the United States is not Xi Jinping or Vladimir Putin. It's the animosity, the division, the anti-democratic movements within the United States itself," Turnbull told NPR's Ari Shapiro on All Things Considered. "Fox News is not the only source of this madness, but it is by far the single most influential one."
In reply, Fox Corp spokesman Brian Nick points to Fox News's dominant ratings among cable news channels, and the network's strong appeal to Democrats and independent voters, as well as Republicans.
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