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LINCOLN, Neb. , Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports indicate slight declines in asking values across the used piston single, turboprop, and jet aircraft categories in Sandhills marketplaces. Since the first few months of 2022, inventory levels have been rising from historic lows across all categories. This increase in inventory levels has impacted how quickly assets can be sold. "The number of days on market has been steadily increasing across most aviation segments," says Controller Department Manager Brant Washburn.
Sandhills' aviation products include Controller, Controller EMEA, Executive Controller, Charter Hub, Aviation Trader, Aircraft Cost Calculator, and AircraftEvaluator. AircraftEvaluator is Sandhills' proprietary asset valuation tool for all types of aircraft, built using the same technology behind FleetEvaluator. Widely used and trusted across equipment, truck, and trailer industries, FleetEvaluator identifies asset values with unparalleled accuracy.
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions.
Chart Takeaways
This report includes detailed analysis of asking values and inventory trends in the worldwide used aircraft market along with charts that help readers visualize the data. It describes and quantifies important trends in the buying and selling of used piston single, turboprop, and jet aircraft.
U.S. and Canada Used Piston Single Aircraft
- Pre-owned piston singles charted their seventh straight month of inventory increases with a 2.4% month-to-month gain in August. Inventory for this category was up 32% year-over-year in August.
- Sandhills' EVI showed a corresponding cooling off in asking values with a 0.5% M/M decrease. Still, asking EVI for used piston singles was up 24% YOY.
U.S. and Canada Used Turboprop Aircraft
- The used turboprop category logged its sixth consecutive month of inventory growth with a 4.5% M/M increase in August. Inventory levels have been steadily rising by about 5% to 10% each month, although they remained down 41% YOY.
- Asking values for used turboprop aircraft appear to be reaching a peak with a 1.5% M/M slide in August. Asking EVI for the category showed a 28% YOY increase.
Global Used Jet Aircraft
- Worldwide pre-owned jet aircraft inventory continues to expand, marking its seventh straight month of growth in August. Jet asking values eventually responded, and have now tapered off for three months in a row.
- Used jet inventory levels demonstrated an 8% M/M improvement in August and were down 2% YOY. Asking EVI decreased 0.9% M/M and was up 21% YOY.
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About Sandhills Global
Sandhills Global is an information processing company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Our products and services gather, process, and distribute information in the form of trade publications, websites, and online services that connect buyers and sellers across the aviation, construction, agriculture, and commercial trucking industries. Our integrated, industry-specific approach to hosted technologies and services offers solutions that help businesses large and small operate efficiently and grow securely, cost-effectively, and successfully. Sandhills Global—we are the cloud.
About the Sandhills Equipment Value Index
The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) is a principal gauge of the estimated market values of used assets—both currently and over time—across the construction, agricultural, commercial trucking, and aviation industries represented by Sandhills Global marketplaces, including Controller.com, AuctionTime.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, TruckPaper.com, and other industry-specific equipment platforms. Powered by FleetEvaluator and AircraftEvaluator, Sandhills' proprietary asset valuation tools, Sandhills EVI provides useful insights into the ever-changing supply-and-demand conditions for each industry.
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DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben E. Keith Company's Hallam Family were honored at last night's 24th annual Katy 5K race as Honorary Chairs. The Katy 5K presented by Michelob Ultra, one of the best-attended running events in Dallas, takes participants through Uptown, onto the Katy Trail, and down into Reverchon Park for the Katy 5K Picnic party. The race generates crucial funds for the non-profit organization, Friends of the Katy Trail, which is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Trail and raising the funds needed for landscape maintenance, lighting, water for people and pets, security patrols, and more through private and corporate donations. The Hallam family and the Ben E. Keith Foundation were early donors to help construct the Katy Trail, and are committed to continually supporting Friends of the Katy Trail.
Robert Hallam, Jr. said, "Our family and our company have been involved with Friends of the Katy Trail and the Katy 5K for more than 20 years and we are proud to serve as the Honorary Chairs of the 2022 Katy Trail 5K race. It has been so exciting for us to see the Katy Trail become an essential and beloved Dallas destination and the Katy 5K continues to be a can't miss event. We encourage everyone in the Dallas and surrounding communities to join us in supporting Friends of the Katy Trail, as we all benefit from their important work maintaining as well as continually enhancing the Katy Trail."
Friends of the Katy Trail Executive Director Amy Bean said, "We are grateful for the ongoing support from the Hallam Family and Ben E. Keith Company. With more than 1.5 million Trail visits a year, their generous support and donations from the community are more important than ever to keep the Katy Trail running strong."
4,000 race goers enjoyed a fun after-party with free food from over thirty local restaurants, the opportunity to visit with various sponsors and local businesses, and music by Downtown Fever.
Ben E. Keith Company, established in Fort Worth, Texas in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1928. Today, Ben E. Keith Company's Beverage division is the third largest independent beer wholesaler in the country. With fourteen Sales & Distribution Centers the company operates throughout the state of Texas and distributes import beers, craft beers, spirits, wine products and nonalcoholic beverages. The Food Division is the nation's fifth largest broad line foodservice distributor and operates today with nine divisions shipping to fifteen states throughout the country. For more information, please visit www.benekeith.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4765625 per share (the "Series C Preferred Dividend"). In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2022, in the amount of $0.4453125 per share (the "Series D Preferred Dividend"). Finally, the Board of Directors has also authorized and the Company has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $15.00 per share (the "Series B Preferred Dividend"), as well as a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series T Preferred Stock") for the month of September 2022, equal to a quarterly rate of $0.384375 per share (the "Series T Preferred Dividend").
The Series C Preferred Dividend, the Series D Preferred Dividend, the Series B Preferred Dividend and the Series T Preferred Dividend will each be payable in cash on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 to Series C Preferred stockholders, Series D Preferred stockholders, Series B Preferred stockholders and Series T Preferred stockholders of record (respectively) as of Friday, September 23, 2022.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations. BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.bluerockresidential.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company's actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the potential adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, partners and employees, as well as the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants, partners and employees will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact (including governmental actions that may vary by jurisdiction, such as mandated business closing; stay-at-home orders; limits on group activity; and actions to protect residential tenants from eviction), and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including national and local employment rates and the corresponding impact on the Company's tenants' ability to pay their rent on time or at all, among others. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 11, 2022, and subsequent filings by the Company with the SEC. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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PARIS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At ESMO 2022, 9-13 September, Paris, France, the premier cancer congress in Europe, which has gathered 28k participants from 167 countries, many discussions will be around sustainability, prevention and novel approaches which could soon become a reality in the clinic.
- Late-breaking results elucidate the link between air pollution and lung cancer in people who have never smoked
"Pollution has a known association with lung cancer, but we didn't know if and how it directly causes the disease" - Scientific Co-chair Charles Swanton, Francis Crick Institute, UK. These results begin to explain how environmental carcinogens can drive cancer, deriving a public health mandate to lower the levels of these pollutants, produced by the combustion of fossil fuels. "We have to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, by doing so we will naturally reduce levels of PM2.5. We can all play a part: we need to cycle more, walk more. PM2.5 cause 8 million deaths a year, not just due to cancer but also to other diseases, i.e., more than the deaths caused by tobacco globally." - Study confirms accuracy of multi-cancer early detection blood testing, possibly leading to major paradigm shift in screening and early detection
"This is one of the very first studies where the detection of cancer DNA in the blood has allowed to detect cancer at an early stage" - Scientific Co-Chair Fabrice André, Gustave Roussy, France. "If this test works, in the future it will be good news for patients. But with this comes a wake-up call for hospitals to see what will happen in 10 years and start now to train fellows and change infrastructures accordingly." - Other highly anticipated results to be presented at the ESMO Congress 2022
Phase III trial of first-in-class drug targeting a new molecular alteration in a rare category of cancers; landmark trial of cell therapy using tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes to improve outcomes for advanced melanoma; several late-phase trials of immunotherapy, including for non-small cell lung cancer not eligible to standard chemotherapy; studies for underrepresented patient populations
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The Brand is Investing in the Next Wave of Industry Farmers Through its Continued Partnership with the National FFA Organization, Kicking Off This Year's Tour with a $74,000 Donation
SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since day one, Farmland® has worked with local farmers and their families in America's heartland to provide customers with food they can trust and feel good about. To invest in the future of the agricultural industry and show appreciation for the honest work, day in and day out, in Midwest farming communities, Farmland launched year two of its Honoring the Heartland Tour. The 12-week mission is highlighting the fundamental role the region plays by providing monetary donations to support the next generation of farmers and delivering "grab-n-go" meals to those working in the agriculture industry, farming communities, and grocery/retail establishments. During the first year of the truck tour, Farmland served over 11,000 meals to proud Midwest residents and donated more than 160,000 servings of protein to benefit the Omaha, Nebraska, community.
Since July, the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour food truck has been making two to three stops per week in various locations rooted in Midwestern neighborhoods. In addition to distributing meals, Farmland will continue its partnership with the National FFA Organization to assist in its vision to grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture at the local, state, and national levels. Throughout the remainder of the tour, Farmland will be donating a total of $150,000 to the National FFA Organization and local FFA chapters, beginning today with a $65,000 donation to the National FFA Organization and a $9,000 donation to the local Kansas FFA Association. Today's donation event took place at the Kansas State Fair, where Farmland's food truck also made an appearance to supply samples to attendees.
"At Farmland, we're constantly inspired by the organizations, communities, and individuals across the Midwest who play a fundamental role in our food supply," said Jessica Scarlett, senior associate brand manager for Farmland. "Supporting the future of the agriculture industry and providing the next wave of farmers with the tools needed to succeed has been a longstanding commitment of our brand. We are proud to continue the legacy of the Farmland Honoring of the Heartland Tour and our partnership with the National FFA Organization for a second year."
Farmland also launched its Farmland FFA Heartland Grant Program to support students' goals and inspire continued growth in the agriculture industry. Through the program, Farmland will provide $20,000 in financial support via grants valued at $1,000 each. Farmland is encouraging FFA members located in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri to enroll through an open application process, ending October 9, 2022, at FarmlandFFAHeartlandGrants.com.
"We are grateful for Farmland's ongoing support of the National FFA Organization's mission to make a positive difference in the lives of students," said Molly Ball, president for the National FFA Foundation and chief marketing officer for the National FFA Organization. "We're happy to join the brand in recognizing the often-overlooked heroes of farming and agriculture."
In addition, Farmland is proud to be an official partner of country superstar Luke Bryan's Farm Tour for a second consecutive year. In its 13th year, Farm Tour is an annual concert series that gives back by awarding college scholarships to students from farming families who are attending a local college or university near the tour stops. To date, more than 60 scholarships have been granted.
For more information and to see where the Farmland Honoring the Heartland Tour goes next, follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @FarmlandFoods and visit www.farmlandfoods.com.
About Farmland
Founded in 1959, Farmland is the maker of high-quality, flavorful meats. Rooted in rich traditions of America's heartland, Farmland is committed to a strong work ethic, community, substance over flash, and wholesome, quality food that people feel good about serving. Farmland's robust portfolio of products includes varieties of bacon, sausage, ham and lunch meat. For more information about our products and recipe inspiration, please visit www.FarmlandFoods.com or follow us on Facebook (@FarmlandFoods), Instagram (@farmlandfoods) or Twitter (@FarmlandFoods). Farmland is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
About Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
About Kansas FFA Association
The Kansas FFA Association is a statewide organization of 11,470 agricultural education students in 224 chapters in every corner of Kansas. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ksffa.org for more information.
About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders and support the future of agricultural education. A separately registered nonprofit organization, the foundation is governed by a board of trustees that includes the national FFA president, educators, business leaders and individual donors. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
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MonkeyBids will host a wide-range of auctions for jewelry, art, NFTs and more collectibles.
HONG KONG, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After launching the first ever cross-chain NFT breeding and minting event in April 2022, Monkey Kingdom, recognized as the first Asian PFP NFT project to gain mainstream recognition, is introducing yet another breakthrough with a Web3 auction house named MonkeyBids. Built on the Solana blockchain, MonkeyBids is a decentralized auction house that provides low barriers of entry for auctions of virtual assets and physical luxury goods. Supported by the traceability and transparency of blockchain technology, MonkeyBids aims to reinvent the way auctions are being conducted. Monkey Kingdom is calling it the Degen Auction - place your bid if you're degen enough!
This decentralized application (dApp) intends to provide users with a Web3 auctioning experience whereby its on-chain program is driven by algorithms that mimic traditional auction house processes. The exception being that auction items can now change ownership instantly and the entire transaction history will be publicly visible on the blockchain. Monkey Kingdom is developing MonkeyBids after being the first Asian NFT collections to have two digital pieces auctioned off by leading contemporary art auction houses Sotheby's and three pieces auctioned off by Phillips. MonkeyBids will bring about transparency during the entire auction process, including publicly displaying a bidder's wallet address and the total number of bidders on all auctions, providing bidders with a more complete picture for decision making purposes. The community will also be able to participate in certain key aspects of MonkeyBids. This includes deciding on operational strategies and the overall direction of its development. In the future, the community can also decide on the fee structure and duration of auctions. MonkeyBids will reward its early supporters by granting them access to exclusive auctions of some of the most coveted and limited edition items.
"Online penny auctions have long been identified as a possible form of an internet scam due to the underlying way in which they have been designed," said Alice Wong, CEO of Monkey Kingdom. "Penny auction sites are at a privileged position to win auctions they host by outbidding all other participants at the very last moment, and simultaneously profit from all the service fees collected from the participation of all bidders. Furthermore, no one really knows whether the winner is actually the auction host or a bot programmed to outbid everybody. This is where MonkeyBids' Degen Auction comes in. Decentralizing penny auctions provides transparency to transactions and ensures that there's no foul play. We foresee increasing applications of blockchain technology within businesses in the future. By integrating digital certificates as NFTs to represent actual physical goods, we can easily trace the ownership history of auctioned items in the future. Such applications can already be seen in the Aura Blockchain development by LVMH and Cartier."
Along with Degen Auction, MonkeyBids will feature other auction styles including Dutch, English, Reverse auctions and more. MonkeyBids have lined up partnerships with Japanese brands and creators to auction off luxury goods, e.g., watches, wine, physical and digital artworks. Auctions will be conducted round the clock alleviating problems associated with bidders missing out due to time zone differences. MonkeyBids will also release a brand new SPL token integral to the operations of the auction house.Users will be able to use this token to bid on auction items, enjoying lightning-fast transactions with minimal transaction fees on Solana. Monkey Kingdom will release more information on the specifics of this token in the coming weeks.
About Monkey Kingdom
Monkey Kingdom consists of 3 collections of algorithmically generated NFTs inspired by the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong, the iconic protagonist in the 16th-century novel Journey to the West. The Genesis (Gen 1 & 2) consist of 2,222 and 2,221 algorithmically generated 32x32 pixel NFTs on the Solana Blockchain, the male Wukongs and the female Diamond Baepes; the Monkey Legends (Gen 3) consists of 10,000 male and female avatars designed to be fully customisable, metaverse-ready, and support whole new experiences.
Originally created to bring an Asian voice to the incredibly fast-growing NFT market, Monkey Kingdom has already garnered the support of many prominent global celebrities and cultural personalities of Asian descent, including Steve Aoki (DJ and Producer), JJ Lin (Singer), Sunny Wang (Actor), Dizzy Dizzo (Musician), Ian Chan (from Hong Kong-based boy band Mirror), Dr. Woo (Tattoo artist), and Verbal (Japan-based musician and CEO of fashion brand AMBUSH).
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26NORTH MAKES KEY HIRES TO LEAD PRIVATE EQUITY AND DIRECT LENDING
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Josh Harris announces the launch of 26North Partners LP (26North), a next-generation alternative asset management firm that aims to generate compelling returns across asset classes and capital structures for its partners. 26North will initially focus on private equity, credit and insurance solutions. The firm will launch with more than $5 billion in assets under management.
"I am thrilled to return to my roots as an investor and entrepreneur with the launch of 26North and excited to reconnect with the many partners I've worked with over the last 30 years," said Harris. "Investment performance starts with extraordinary people, and I feel grateful to have attracted such outstanding talent."
Mark Weinberg, who led U.S. private equity at Brookfield Asset Management, will join 26North next year to lead its private equity platform. Brendan McGovern, former head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management's private credit group, will lead 26North's direct lending platform.
"Mark and Brendan are world-class investors at the height of their careers, and I am confident we can win for our partners together," said Harris.
Weinberg and McGovern join more than 40 team members, including former Centerbridge and Goldman Sachs partner Lance West, former Apollo Global Management Managing Director Evan Zemsky, former Blackstone Managing Director Tina Raja and former Security Benefit Life executive Cole Charnas.
26North has also formed an exciting joint venture with Braven Management, a firm led by William Abecassis, the former head of Blackrock's venture group Innovation Capital. This joint venture will seek to leverage Braven's expertise and access to transformational technology to enhance 26North's investment and operational strengths.
"The team we've put in place at launch is just the beginning and I couldn't be more energized for an exciting journey ahead," said Harris.
About Josh Harris
Harris co-founded Apollo Global Management in 1990 with two partners. Over three decades, Apollo grew assets under management to over $500 billion.
Harris also founded Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), a leading sports and entertainment company, along with David Blitzer in 2011. HBSE's global portfolio has grown to include premier sports franchises, brands, venues and investment platforms centered around marquee assets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center.
In 2015, Harris and Blitzer led a group of investors to acquire a controlling stake in the South London-based Crystal Palace Football Club, which competes in the English Football League's Premier League.
In 2014, Harris and his wife Marjorie founded Harris Philanthropies, which is dedicated to using sports to help underserved youth and communities. In addition, Harris Philanthropies has a long-standing tradition of advancing economic and social justice, as well as supporting innovative programs at leading academic institutions and medical research that fosters wellness and disease prevention. Josh and Marjorie have five children.
About 26North
26North Partners LP is an integrated, multi-asset class investment platform, founded by Josh Harris. 26North provides investment advice and opportunities to its clients related to a variety of investment strategies, including, but not limited to, private equity, credit, and insurance and reinsurance solutions.
Josh Harris and the 26North team bring decades of experience managing third-party capital to help clients achieve their financial goals while leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
26North has more than $5 billion in assets under management.
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MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MY01 Inc. today announced that interim data from an ongoing, prospective multi-center study was presented at the Clinical Orthopedic Society (COS) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The data represents the first 92 of 100 patients to be enrolled in MY01's inaugural post-market study.
The presentation, entitled "Clinical Trial on Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitoring for Acute Compartment Syndrome" demonstrated that the MY01 continuous compartmental pressure monitor is an accurate aid to diagnosing acute compartment syndrome (ACS). The use of continuous pressure monitoring paired with clinical signs yielded no missed cases of ACS and no false positives. In addition, more than 90% of participating clinicians indicated that they would recommend the MY01 device for use in all long bone fractures.
"We believe pairing the MY01 monitor and mobile app with the observation of clinical signs will shift the paradigm of ACS diagnosis," said Charles Allan, CEO of MY01, Inc. "MY01 is excited about the data presented at the COS meeting and additional presentations scheduled in the coming months, all of which support the effective use of our product and its positive impact on patient outcomes."
The data presented included the first 92 patients from a prospective study at six Level 1 trauma center sites with plans to enroll 100 patients with fractures of the tibia, foot,
forearm, femur, or humerus.
About MY01, Inc. MY01, Inc. is on a mission to empower healthcare professionals with the objective data to aid in the diagnosis of compartment syndrome, thereby improving patient outcomes. MY01 believes that adding actionable, quantitative data at the bedside can augment clinical assessments to provide more effective care. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec since 2015, MY01, Inc. leverages its expertise in microsensing technology to provide innovative diagnostic solutions.
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HERZLIYA, Israel, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nayax Ltd. (TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business, today announced that its shareholders meeting has approved a 10-for-1 reverse share split of the Company's ordinary shares.
As a result of the reverse share split, each ten of the Company's issued and outstanding ordinary shares will be automatically combined and converted into one issued and outstanding ordinary share. The Company's shares will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the TASE Market commencing upon market open on September 11, 2022. Immediately after the reverse split becomes effective, there will be approximately 32.9 million ordinary shares issued and outstanding.
About Nayax
Nayax is a global commerce enablement and payment platform designed to help merchants scale their business. Nayax offers a complete solution including localized cashless payment acceptance, a management suite, and consumer engagement tools, enabling merchants to conduct commerce anytime, anywhere. With global experience in serving the unattended retail industry, Nayax has transformed into a comprehensive solution focused on our customers' growth across multiple channels. Today, Nayax has 9 global offices, over 700 employees, connections to more than 80 merchant acquirers, payment method integrations and is a recognized payment facilitator worldwide. Nayax's mission is to improve our customers' revenue potential and operational efficiency. For more information, please visit www.nayax.com.
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Parallaxes Capital Management Highlights Previously Terminated TRA of a Leading Coal Producer
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 4:14 PM EDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes") is an alternative asset manager and, since 2017, has raised four funds dedicated to Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). As the market leader in monetizing TRAs, Parallaxes is dedicated to increasing the visibility and transparency of TRAs which remain an often overlooked and misunderstood asset class. In the vein of creating greater visibility into the TRA ecosystem, Parallaxes is pleased to highlight a notable development in the market as Cloud Peak Energy Inc. ("Cloud Peak") previously terminated its TRA with Rio Tinto Energy America Inc. ("Rio Tinto").
Cloud Peak disclosed that it paid $45 million to terminate an estimated $103 million TRA liability, recognizing a gain of $58 million. The Cloud Peak TRA provided for the payment of 85% of the net cash tax savings realized from certain tax attributes, including savings from the increase in tax basis obtained in connection with the acquisition of Cloud Peak's interests in Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC.
Parallaxes views TRAs, including the Cloud Peak TRA, as a valuable tool to reduce certain moral hazard problems and informational asymmetry inherent in a company's public offering. TRAs help ensure that pre-IPO owners are economically aligned with new public shareholders and incentivize pre-IPO owners to pursue an IPO structure that provides the company with ongoing tax benefits. Parallaxes anticipates enhanced awareness and understanding of TRAs will drive increased market adoption.
Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes") is the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). Parallaxes offers private equity sponsors, co-investors and management team members solutions to achieve liquidity, diversification and optionality from their TRAs. Parallaxes was founded in 2017 and is comprised of experienced investment professionals from leading private equity and growth equity firms. To learn more, please visit www.plxcap.com This press release should not be regarded as representative of an official position or statement of Parallaxes or any related entity.
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PEABODY, Mass., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Privo Technologies, Inc. ("Privo", "the Company") announced today that it has been awarded a $2M Direct-to-Phase II SBIR Contract from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The contract will be used to further the development of PRV311, Privo's third lead asset, for the treatment of cervical cancer in low resource settings.
Cervical cancer has high prevalence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and remains the leading cause of cancer death among women despite the remarkable improvements in prevention seen in wealthier countries. Privo intends to bridge this healthcare gap with PRV311, a nanoengineered localized treatment applied directly to cervical tumors. Utilizing the funds from the contract, Privo aims to complete clinical trial preparation activities to validate the PRV311 cancer treatment. This treatment has the potential to minimize surgery, reduce the risk of preterm birth, and reduce the extent of disfigurement.
"Privo is committed to changing the paradigm of cancer treatment, with a special focus on mucosal solid tumors. We are grateful to the NCI for their support in expanding the PRV platform into further indications," said Dr. Manijeh Goldberg, Ph.D., CEO and Founder. "Privo has focused on epithelial cancers and as a result has successfully pushed its PRV111 treatment to the pivotal trial stage for head and neck cancers."
PRV311 is a derivative of the PRV platform designed for the treatment of cervical and other cancers that require controlled and sustained release of chemotherapeutics ideal for use in low-resource settings. This will enable fewer treatment visits and applications required to reach a therapeutic dose. "Loss of patients to follow-up in low-resource settings is one of the greatest obstacles to effective cancer treatment. By providing a long-lasting treatment alternative for patients with cervical cancer, PRV311 can address this disparity and potentially change the treatment of cervical cancer globally," said Dr. Goldberg.
This project is funded in part with Federal funds from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. 75N91022C00020.
Privo Technologies, Inc. (Privo) is a phase 3 clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative therapeutics designed to eliminate cancers and prevent recurrence. Privo aims to provide better and more accessible treatment options to diverse patient populations around the world with the potential to transform standard of care for treating solid tumors. Privo is headquartered in Peabody, a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. For more information on the technology see Privo's most recent publication (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-31859-3), described in detail in Forbes: Disruptive Innovation In Drug Delivery Systems.
Privo's lead asset, PRV111 has been shown to be effective in patients with head and neck cancer in several hospitals across the US during a safety and efficacy Phase I/II clinical study, dramatically reducing tumor volume without any systemic toxicity. For additional information on Privo Technologies, Inc. please visit www.privotechnologies.com.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Announcing the largest list of product updates since its initial launch more than ten years ago, the easy-to-use, free reading tool created by ReadWorks has expanded at this crucial time for teachers and students. With more than 5,500 texts and accompanying curricular supports as well as strategic and thoughtful technical updates, it is clear that the ReadWorks online application has transformed, with ease of teacher use at the forefront. ReadWorks' mission to help improve the reading crisis across America is more important than ever, according to recent research on the impact of students' learning opportunities due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on teacher input, the new features will continue to support teachers' integration of reading activities across all levels of capability for Kindergarten through 12th grade. As online learning transitions even more from remote learning back to in-person instruction this school year, ReadWorks is excited to announce these new features for the more than one million teachers already logged into the ReadWorks platform and the many new users logging on during this busy back-to-school season.
"We gather feedback from teachers all year long to then focus our back-to-school improvements and tool enhancements on the key ideas that will help them even more easily use ReadWorks to deepen their reading instruction," said ReadWorks' Chief Academic Officer Susanne Nobles
Exciting New Content Features:
- Connected with the Clever library
- Book Studies
- Hundreds of searchable texts with diverse characters
- Enhanced Scope and Sequences and Reading Mindset Snapshot
Exciting New Help Features:
- A professionalized help center
- In-the-moment training
- Substantial conformance to the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards.
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Our mission is to ensure that all children become successful, joyful readers. We work to bridge the gap between research and practice in reading instruction. There are many ways to easily integrate ReadWorks into teacher instruction for Kindergarten through 12th grade -- by book, topic, decoding, vocabulary, and core curriculum!
Sign up for your free ReadWorks account to start accessing these new and updated reading instruction resources today.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Tuya's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO") of the important October 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Tuya securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Tuya class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7007 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 11, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (2) prior to the IPO, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, among other things, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (3) as a result, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (4) as such, the IPO's Registration Statement's representations regarding Tuya's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities and expected growth did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, financial results, and trajectory of Tuya at the time of the IPO. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Tuya class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7007 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE) in connection with the proposed acquisition of CYBE by Nordson Corporation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CYBE shareholders will receive $54.00 in cash for each share of CYBE common stock owned. If you own CYBE shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/cybe
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of the federal securities laws by the Board of Directors and certain Company officers of Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY) relating to: (i) an admitted lack of adequate internal controls and procedures over financial reporting, including the failure to report entry into to a line of credit, failure to properly recognize revenue and the reporting of cash, and the inability to continue as a going concern; and (ii) noncompliance with state and federal laws governing the sale of lottery tickets. If you own LTRY shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/ltry
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Professional Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PFHD) in connection with the proposed acquisition of PFHD by Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida ("Seacoast"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, PFHD shareholders will receive 0.8909 shares of Seacoast common stock for each PFHD share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $28.11 based upon Seacoast's September 8, 2022 closing price of $31.55. If you own PFHD shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/pfhd
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WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Snapdragon Chemistry today announced that the previously announced acquisition by Asymchem will not proceed. Snapdragon and Asymchem were unable to agree to mitigation terms that would satisfy the U.S. Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
"We are disappointed this deal was unable to be completed," said Snapdragon President and CEO Matthew Bio. "The goal of the deal was to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and be able to deliver a full range of drug development services to our clients. We remain committed to this goal. We have long enjoyed a productive relationship with Asymchem on behalf of our clients. We look forward to continuing to collaborate on current and future client projects."
The news comes at a time of substantial growth for Snapdragon. Snapdragon recently commissioned a new, 51,000 square foot R&D and GMP manufacturing facility.
"These continued investments in facilities and advanced manufacturing technology enable an accelerated path to clinic for our clients," said Bio. "We have an outstanding team, best-in-class technology, and a growing, loyal customer base. Despite the change in plan, I remain excited about our future."
Snapdragon Chemistry is a chemical technology firm providing services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries. Snapdragon's headquarters, R&D, and manufacturing facilities are in Waltham, MA.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Erin Thompson of CUNY about the recent seizure of ancient artifacts from the Met Museum, and the forthcoming repatriation of these objects to their home countries.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Erin Thompson of CUNY about the recent seizure of ancient artifacts from the Met Museum, and the forthcoming repatriation of these objects to their home countries.
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Canada's official opposition, the Conservative Party, will announce the results of elections for a new party leader on Saturday.The favored candidate has been compared to former President Trump.
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Canada's official opposition, the Conservative Party, will announce the results of elections for a new party leader on Saturday.The favored candidate has been compared to former President Trump.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Moisés Naím, a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the stability and effectiveness of democracies around the world.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Moisés Naím, a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the stability and effectiveness of democracies around the world.
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Should retirement funds invest in risky assets like crypto? It's reminiscent of an earlier debate, one that involved a fledgling venture capital industry and something known as the prudent man rule.
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Should retirement funds invest in risky assets like crypto? It's reminiscent of an earlier debate, one that involved a fledgling venture capital industry and something known as the prudent man rule.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities — known as HBCUs — are enjoying a resurgence of attention for their football programs. It's led to increased TV contracts and landing some star players.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities — known as HBCUs — are enjoying a resurgence of attention for their football programs. It's led to increased TV contracts and landing some star players.
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King Charles III gave his first speech on Friday, in which he paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday.
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King Charles III gave his first speech on Friday, in which he paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu about her father, Moon Landrieu, who served as mayor of New Orleans in the 1970s and died on Monday at 92.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu about her father, Moon Landrieu, who served as mayor of New Orleans in the 1970s and died on Monday at 92.
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If you have a smart speaker and small children in the same household, you might be surprised to find what plays when they inevitably yell, "Alexa, play poop."
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If you have a smart speaker and small children in the same household, you might be surprised to find what plays when they inevitably yell, "Alexa, play poop."
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Along I-70, near Sevier, Utah, sits Clear Creek Canyon. One thousand years ago, it was home to one of the largest communities of Fremont Indians ever discovered.
During interstate construction in the 1980s, ruins of more than 100 structures built by Fremont Indians were found. They date from the 10th and 11th centuries. After hundreds of thousands of artifacts were excavated, the actual village site was destroyed by the freeway’s construction. Fremont Indian State Park was established to preserve the site’s treasures.
The park’s indigenous skills day is a celebration — with live demonstrations — of what is known about these people.
Isaac Fralick, a volunteer is showing how arrowheads, knives and other tools the Fremont would have used are made. He starts with an obsidian rock and a copper percussion tool, which he calls a “copper bopper.” Using the tool, he hits the edge of the rock. Each strike breaks off the outer portion, revealing the shiny black stone underneath. It’s called flint knapping.
“I’m just shaping it and thinning it down over time, just slowly working the piece to the shape you want,” Fralick says.
By breaking off pieces, sharp edges are revealed. Obsidian edges can be finer than steel scalpels, and Fralick already has a few bandages on his fingers from the process. Once he has the shape he wants, he uses a big quartzite rock to grind the edge. This reduces the sharpness of the piece and makes it more sturdy.
The Fremont didn’t have a “copper bopper,” though. They used hammerstone and antler to shape their pieces.
And they aren’t necessarily “Fremont.” Archeologists call them “Fremont Indians” because the first site was found by the Fremont River, and the Southern Paiute call them mokwic, meaning “the small people.” Who they were and even what they called themselves is a mystery.
What is known is they were originally hunters and gatherers who traveled seasonally. Two thousand years ago, they began to build pit houses. These communities had granaries and sunshades that provided a communal space. They made pottery, toys and clay figurines. Around this time, they also began to hunt with bows and arrows and grow corn.
Fralick showed the arrowhead-making process and Rena Pikyavit is demonstrating how blue corn was used to make bread. Pikyavit, a ranger’s aid, has worked at the park for eight years and is Navajo, Apache and Paiute.
The natives would first grind the corn between two rocks until it was a powder. The corn flour was then used to make flatbread.
Once Pikyavit’s deep blue mixture is ready, she shapes it with her hands. It’s more difficult to form than regular flour; it doesn’t stay together as easily. But her skilled hands are able to flatten the mixture into a tortilla.
Next, the bread goes into the fire.
“The natives used to make it on the fire, in ash,” she explains. “And people always say, well what? The ash? And I go, you just wipe it off. It’s not going to hurt.”
Pikyavit puts her bread on a flat pan on top of the fire, though. After it’s cooked she and the volunteers serve it to visitors with honey butter.
Rena Pikyavit’s son, Nathanial Pikyavit, is demonstrating how atlatls are thrown. Before the advent of the bow and arrow, the Fremont used atlatls, or spear-throwers, for hunting.
“It’s an Aztec word that means throwing darts,” says the park ranger. “It’s mainly just an extension of your arm.”
Some visitors try their hand at using the atlatl to throw a spear at hay bales and fake target deer. It’s a big favorite among kids. A group of them throw the collection of spears, hurry to pick them up and do it all again.
While the Fremont lived in the area for 1,000 years, the Little Ice Age during the 13th century made life more difficult, so they started to leave.
“When that Ice Age hit and they split, a good portion of them went south and became Hopi people, and then the ones that stayed intermixed with that Numic speaking group,” Nathanial Pikyavit said. “They became the Paiutes, Utes and Shoshones.”
Although the Fremont were absorbed into different cultures, their legacy lives on at Fremont Indian State Park. Evidence of their lives is documented here.
Back with Isaac Fralick, he takes a break from flint knapping and picks up a traditional, double flute. It’s very sensitive, even moisture from his breath can affect the sound. He’s a bit hesitant to play for everyone, but another volunteer encourages him.
While he plays, everyone listens intently. It is a peaceful, reminiscent sound.
Throughout the day, visitors have learned about people whose culture no longer exists. Yet it is easy to imagine them here living their daily lives, to imagine kids playing with clay figurines and learning how to throw an atlatl.
As the tune Fralick plays comes to an end, the sound of I-70 fills our ears again. But even though the drone of traffic is a constant companion in the canyon, in some areas, you can hear a hint of what sounds the Fremont people may have heard so many years ago –– water, birds and wind.
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‘The gates are open’: Illinois ending cash bail system
VIENNA, Ill. (KFVS/Gray News) - Illinois is getting ready for some changes in 2023 that include eliminating its cash bail system.
However, select lawmakers and law enforcement officials say it could make communities more dangerous.
“I believe the elimination of cash bail, particularly as it’s written in the SAFE-T Act, will reduce public safety and lead to more crime in Illinois,” said Patrick Windhorst, former state attorney and current state representative.
Windhorst said he voted against the bill when it came about and was one of the leading voices against it.
KFVS reports the Illinois SAFE-T Act is legislation aimed at overhauling the state’s criminal justice system.
“I know after talking with prosecutors and law enforcement officers, they’re really concerned that the public is going to point the finger at them and say, ‘Why aren’t you doing more about these offenses?’ And with this major change in the law, a lot of their ability to do their jobs has been restrained,” Windhorst said
The Johnson County sheriff agreed with Windhorst.
“Anyone sitting in jail right now with all these pending charges, they’re going to be let out,” Johnson County Sheriff Peter Sopczak said. “The gates are open and they’re going to be let out onto the streets.”
The bill reportedly passed with the support of upstate lawmakers. Proponents of the law said it’s wrong to keep people locked up simply because they can’t afford bail.
According to Sheriff Sopczak, fewer suspects will end up going to jail. Only suspects involved in specific deadly incidents could be held.
“We’re going to end up calling someone saying, ‘Can we arrest them?’ Just because of liability, if you take someone into custody and it doesn’t meet all the criteria, then you can get in trouble,” said Sopczak.
Sopczak also said he isn’t clear how the law will be implemented.
Windhorst listed some of the offenses that won’t involve detention before going to trial.
“Violent crimes, burglary, robbery, arson, kidnapping, almost all drug offenses, DUI offenses, even DUI offenses involving a fatality, do not qualify for detention under the Illinois Safety Act,” Windhorst said. “That’s going to mean a lot of individuals are committing crimes and being released immediately, if not within a couple of days.”
Illinois is the first state in the country to abolish cash bail.
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After the summer launch of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, calls to the lifeline increased 45% compared with the same time last year, and the majority of those calls were connected to a counselor, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
After the summer launch of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, calls to the lifeline increased 45% compared with the same time last year, and the majority of those calls were connected to a counselor, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
On Friday, HHS released performance data detailing the number of calls, chats and texts made to the 988 lifeline in the month of August, as well as the portion of those contacts that were answered.
The data shows that in August, a total of 361,140 calls, chats and texts were routed to a 988 lifeline call center. Among them, 84% of calls, 97% of chats and 98% of texts were answered and engaged by a counselor -- representing a total of about 88% of people who reached out to the lifeline. The remaining 12% were disconnected before being engaged by a counselor, according to the data.
On average, it took about 42 seconds for calls, chats or texts to be answered after an automated greeting, and the average amount of time counselors spent talking, chatting or texting with contacts was about 18 minutes and 49 seconds.
"Our nation's transition to 988 moves us closer to better serving the crisis care needs of people across America," HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday. "988 is more than a number, it's a message: we're there for you. The transition to 988 is just the beginning. We will continue working towards comprehensive, responsive crisis care services nationwide to save lives."
On July 16, the nonprofit Vibrant Emotional Health, which operates the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on behalf of HHS' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), transitioned the phone number to the three digits of 988, similar to how people can dial 911 for emergencies. The service's name was also changed to the 988 lifeline.
Last month, the 988 lifeline answered 152,000 more calls, chats and texts than in August 2021, according to HHS, and the average speed to answer across all contacts dropped from 2½ minutes to 42 seconds.
"We want everyone to know that there is hope. Whether you're experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, there is compassionate, accessible care and support," said Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, HHS assistant secretary for mental health and substance use and leader of SAMHSA. "With rising levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses -- and the devastating number of overdose deaths -- it is crucial that people have somewhere to turn when they're in crisis."
The lifeline has been in operation since 2005. In 2020, the US Federal Communications Commission's five leaders unanimously voted to finalize 988 as the service's new number. Last year, the FCC unanimously voted to require text messages sent to 988 be routed to the lifeline, as well.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for people ages 10 to 34, according to the American Psychiatric Association, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes it as a "serious public health problem."
Overall, suicide rates in the United States increased 30% between 2000 and 2018, according to the CDC, and declined in 2019 and 2020. Nearly 46,000 people died by suicide in 2020.
To lower those numbers, the new 988 serves as "a first step towards a transformed crisis care system in much the same way as emergency medical services have expanded" in the United States, John Draper, the lifeline's executive director and executive vice president of national networks for Vibrant, told CNN.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - Queen Elizabeth had strong ties to Hawaii and visited the islands more than once during her reign. The relationship between Britain and Hawaii goes all the way back to the 18th century.
A historian at Iolani Palace told KITV4 Queen Emma established a close relationship with England's Queen Victoria in the 1860s after both of them lost a husband and a child.
"In Hawaii, in 1887 when Queen Victoria celebrated her golden jubilee, not only did our alii attend the event in London, there was also events here in Honolulu," said Zita Cup Choy, historian at Iolani Palace.
Hawaii's alii kept the relationship years after Queen Emma died. Unlike states on the mainland, Hawaii can relate to the queen's death more because of its history as a monarchy.
"There's a connection with Queen Elizabeth and the idea or service and devotion and what we saw with our kings and queens. They were also dedicated to the nation and helping the people," said Douglas Askman, professor at Hawaii Pacific University.
A professor at UH Manoa said it is important to understand Queen Elizabeth in 2022. He said the idea of a monarchy is supposed to be outdated but the royal family remained relevant through decades of changes.
"A lot of Americans have this thing about the British royalty but a lot of brits don't. We're supposed to be in a democratic modern world. There are other kings and queens like in Denmark but they don't have the wealth and power like the British monarchy does," said Peter Hoffenberg, professor at UH Manoa.
Officials at Iolani palace said there may be an event to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's legacy, although nothing is confirmed.
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Queen Elizabeth II is joined by one of her dogs, a dorgi called Candy, as she views a display of memorabilia from her Golden and Platinum Jubilees at Windsor Castle on February 4.
Buckingham Palace released this official photo by Annie Leibowitz in April 2016 to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. She is pictured with four of her dogs: clockwise from top left Willow (corgi), Vulcan (dorgi), Candy (dorgi) and Holly (corgi).
Queen Elizabeth II is joined by one of her dogs, a dorgi called Candy, as she views a display of memorabilia from her Golden and Platinum Jubilees at Windsor Castle on February 4.
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Buckingham Palace released this official photo by Annie Leibowitz in April 2016 to mark the Queen's 90th birthday. She is pictured with four of her dogs: clockwise from top left Willow (corgi), Vulcan (dorgi), Candy (dorgi) and Holly (corgi).
When Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died on Thursday at the age of 96, she left behind not just her nation and family members but a gaggle of canine companions.
Throughout her long life, she was regularly photographed with a Welsh corgi at her feet -- a dog breed that became synonymous with the monarch.
But while every detail of what would happen following her death was minutely planned, little is known about what the future holds for her beloved pups, who will now be looking for new homes.
At the time of her passing, Queen Elizabeth is reported to have had four dogs.
According to the American Kennel Club, she had two Pembroke Welsh corgis, Muick and Sandy, as well as an older, mixed-breed "dorgi" called Candy. A cocker spaniel, Lissy, reportedly joined the gang in January this year.
The Queen was often credited with creating the dorgi breed when her corgi mated with a dachshund owned by her sister, Princess Margaret.
Joe Little, a royal biographer and managing editor of Majesty magazine, told CNN he believes the dogs will be cared for by royal staff before being adopted by Princess Anne and Prince Andrew.
"Princess Anne has had corgis of her own in the past," he explained. "The two most recent additions came from the Duke of York and his daughters, so perhaps they could go to him. It's unlikely that they'll be split up."
The Queen's passion for corgis dated back to her childhood, when she fell in love with her father King George VI's dog, Dookie. In 1944, on her 18th birthday, she was given a Pembroke Welsh corgi puppy named Susan. Such was her attachment to Susan, she reportedly took her on her honeymoon in 1947. Susan died in January 1959.
The monarch went on to own dozens of corgis in her lifetime. One, Willow, famously appeared alongside her in the James Bond sketch that she recorded for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.
When Willow was put to sleep at the age of 14, the Queen lost the last descendant of her original corgi, Susan.
According to Reader's Digest, the Queen had a fondness for corgis because of their "energy and untamed spirit."
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For months, the conservative provocateur Dinesh D'Souza teased that the book version of his widely debunked film "2,000 Mules" would provide compelling new evidence that the 2020 election was "stolen." The film has been repeatedly promoted by former President Donald Trump, who even hosted a screening at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
Then, just before the book's scheduled release - and after copies had already arrived in stores - D'Souza's publisher, Regnery, abruptly pulled the book from shelves and delayed the e-book release, citing an unspecified "publishing error." Regnery is a division of Salem Media Group, which reduced its quarterly earnings estimate because of the delay. On Twitter, D'Souza blamed Regnery for the recall.
"Somehow a significant error got missed by the publisher," he said.
But not every copy of the book got recalled.
After traveling in Los Angeles traffic to more than a half-dozen booksellers, NPR found a copy of the "2,000 Mules" tucked into a shelf of the "Current Affairs" section at a Barnes & Noble in the San Fernando Valley.
The book does not appear to suffer from an obvious production error which might explain the delay; a misaligned photo, incorrect page numbers or blank pages.
The book does, however, regurgitate the content of the film "2,000 Mules" including misleading claims, which have been thoroughly debunked by fact-checkers and critics across the political spectrum. Former Attorney General Bill Barr called the film's underlying premise "indefensible."
Despite those flaws, "2,000 Mules" has emerged as a leading theory for supporters of Trump's baseless claim that he actually won the 2020 election. For Trump and some of his most diehard fans - among them candidates for public office - the project has served as "proof" of the stolen election.
The film's allegations were often vague, and largely based on data that have not been made public. As a result, some elements of the film were difficult, if not impossible, to fully fact-check. The book adds new details, however, which NPR has been able to scrutinize.
NPR contacted organizations named in the book for comment about some of D'Souza's written claims. They referred to passages in the book as "malarkey," "inaccurate," and "trash."
One group, whose data are cited in the book, said it would request a correction. Another raised the possibility of legal action.
The film and book are both based on the research of a controversial organization called True the Vote, and the activists Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips. Both Engelbrecht and Phillips are credited as executive producers of the film. In a statement to NPR, the group distanced itself from the book.
"True the Vote had no participation in this book, and has no knowledge of its contents," said Brian Glicklich, a representative for the group, in an emailed statement. "This includes any allegations of activities of any specific organizations made in the book. We made no such allegations. The book reflects the views of the author, not of True the Vote, Catherine Engelbrecht, or Gregg Phillips."
Regnery declined to answer NPR's questions for this story, and said the copy of the book NPR obtained "was printed in error, and some advance copies were distributed in error."
"We will be happy to talk to you more about '2000 Mules' once it is published, but we are not commenting on questions about a recalled book," said Thomas Spence, Regnery's president and publisher, in an email.
D'Souza did not respond to NPR's requests for comment.
Here's what's in the book:
D'Souza names nonprofits that he claims helped 'steal' the 2020 election
The central thesis of "2,000 Mules" is essentially that left-wing nonprofit groups engaged in illegal ballot trafficking and paid people (the "mules" of the title) to gather ballots and stuff dropboxes with pro-Biden votes. To build that case, "2,000 Mules" relies on True the Vote, which claims that it used cell phone location data to prove its case.
The film version of "2,000 Mules" does not name a single nonprofit that D'Souza or True the Vote allege took part in the alleged scheme, let alone give them a chance to respond to the accusation that they committed crimes.
D'Souza told interviewers that the reason for the omission was due to legal concerns.
"Basically, when you're putting a movie in the theater, you need three different types of insurance," D'Souza told Megyn Kelly on her podcast earlier this year. "And so we got into a big fight with these lawyers who insisted that we can't name the nonprofits. Now, normally, I would have battled them over this. But the problem was I was trying to get the movie out right away because it's so timely."
The book, however, does name seven different groups. NPR contacted all of them for comment.
One of the groups D'Souza names is the New Georgia Project, an Atlanta-based group that focuses on registering and mobilizing young voters and voters of color.
Aklima Khondoker, the Chief Legal Officer for the New Georgia Project, called the allegations "malarkey and hogwash. Because they're not based in fact. They're based on conspiracy theories."
Khondoker said the allegations in D'Souza's book "can be viewed as libelous," and noted that neither True The Vote nor D'Souza contacted the New Georgia Project for comment - a fundamental step for any journalistic or documentary project.
Khondoker declined to say whether the New Georgia Project would take legal action in response to the book, but said, "It sounds like a bunch of lies committed to paper. And there are legal consequences for doing that."
A spokesperson for the labor union the National Education Association (NEA), which D'Souza also names in the book, condemned the allegations as "trash," noting that D'Souza's attorneys apparently would not allow him to name any groups in his film.
"We would hope anyone looking at his nonsense can quickly see that these claims are false and designed to gin up those who persist in peddling the Big Lie about the 2020 election," said the NEA spokesperson.
Other groups declined to comment, with one citing a desire not to give the project "further oxygen." Given the dubious nature of the allegations, NPR is not naming the groups that did not comment.
NPR asked True the Vote whether it provided the names of the groups to D'Souza. Brian Glicklich, the group's spokesperson, did not answer that question directly, but simply re-sent the group's statement with "We made no such allegations" in bold.
The book repeats misleading and false passages from the film
As NPR has previously reported, the film "2,000 Mules" falsely implies that True the Vote's data were so accurate, they led to the arrest of two suspects in the killing of an eight-year-old girl in Atlanta. In reality, the group acknowledged that it did not provide any law enforcement agency any information about the case until months after two suspects had already been indicted.
Despite that debunking, the book largely repeats the misleading tale from the film.
In a chapter at the end of the book dedicated to answering his critics - including NPR - D'Souza acknowledges that True the Vote did not provide any data in the case until after the arrests. "So?" he writes. He goes on to say, "The only point True the Vote and I were making here is that the very same geotracking that can help identify murder suspects was used to identify mules engaged in ballot trafficking."
The film also claimed that True the Vote used data from the nonprofit Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) to show that the ballot "mules" were leftist agitators. A spokesperson for ACLED told NPR in May, "This is not the type of analysis you can use ACLED data for, and it is highly unlikely that these conclusions have any basis in fact."
D'Souza nonetheless repeats those claims in the book.
ACLED told NPR in a statement, "Every reference to ACLED in the new book version of '2,000 Mules' is incorrect or misleading."
"Based on the various descriptions provided in both the book and the film, what D'Souza claims to do with ACLED data is simply not plausible," the statement continued. "We will be contacting the publisher about a correction."
D'Souza writes that two of his Salem Media colleagues 'declined to participate' in the film
Long chunks of the "2,000 Mules" film consist of roundtable discussions with D'Souza's "fellow podcast and radio hosts" at the conservative Salem Media, including Sebastian Gorka, Larry Elder, Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager.
In a brief parenthetical comment, D'Souza writes that conservative commentators Mike Gallagher and Hugh Hewitt "declined to participate."
NPR contacted Gallagher and Hewitt to ask why they declined to be a part of "2,000 Mules." Gallagher told NPR in an email, "I didn't decline to participate. I had a scheduling conflict and was unable to travel to California when they filmed it."
Hewitt did not respond.
In any case, Hewitt was not alone in not engaging with the film. Much to D'Souza's public consternation, Fox News has largely avoided the film.
Notably, Fox News is currently battling a $1.6 billion lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems, which alleges that Fox's hosts defamed the company with a litany of false claims and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.
D'Souza describes True The Vote's money and legal troubles
A key line of inquiry for congressional investigators examining the attack on the U.S. Capitol has been funding sources for "the Big Lie." D'Souza's book adds some new information about financial supporters of election fraud claims.
Just after the 2020 election, a major Republican donor named Fred Eshelman gave True the Vote $2.5 million to assist in efforts to investigate allegations of election fraud. Just weeks later, Eshelman sued True the Vote in federal court, and accused the group of failing to pursue legal action in time to affect the election, and failing to communicate about what it was doing with those millions. Eshelman demanded that True The Vote return the donation. True The Vote denied any wrongdoing and refused to return the money. Eshelman's lawsuit was eventually dismissed.
Catherine Engelbrecht of True The Vote, according to the "2,000 Mules" book, called the lawsuit an "ordeal," though says "at least it gave us the resources to launch this project, although a chunk of it got eaten up in legal fees."
D'Souza writes that he and his wife Debbie helped raise an additional $400,000 for True The Vote's research by calling "two of our friends." D'Souza does not name the friends, but writes that they live in Jacksonville, Fla. and Wichita, Kan.
Eshelman's attorney did not respond to NPR's request for comment.
The movie version of "2,000 Mules" relies on techniques of fictional films
As the Washington Post reported, attentive online sleuths noticed that maps shown in the film of supposed routes taken by ballot "mules" were inaccurate, and, in at least one instance, showed Moscow, Russia - not Atlanta. D'Souza chalked that choice up to movie-making "special effects."
The book features several photos from the making of the "2,000 Mules" film, which show even more ways that the film relied on recreations and sets.
The "spine of the documentary," D'Souza writes, consists of interviews with True the Vote's Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips at an office with digital maps and supposed depictions of True The Vote's data.
The scene where D'Souza meets up with Phillips and Engelbrecht at Phillips' office is a "recreation" - not the real deal.
D'Souza writes that the office itself is also fake, and that the film used a "replica" of Phillips' office.
Scenes that depict D'Souza and his wife at their home are actually "not our real house," D'Souza writes.
D'Souza does not explain why the film opted to use sets rather than genuine locations for what he describes as a documentary.
D'Souza writes that True The Vote did a presentation for RNC members
In April 2022, according to the book, True the Vote and D'Souza gave a presentation to "a group of members of the Republican National Committee" in Memphis, Tennessee. Around that time, the RNC was hosting a spring meeting in Memphis.
D'Souza writes that the RNC members' reaction was "tumultuous."
"Many erupted with something to the effect of, 'I knew it!'" D'Souza writes. A few skeptics of fraud claims, he writes, "were now forced to reexamine their previous confidence in the security of the election."
The RNC did not respond to NPR's requests for comment.
In any case, former President Trump has thoroughly embraced "2,000 Mules." In addition to hosting the film at Mar-a-Lago, Trump repeatedly cited the film in a written response to the congressional select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. This week, Trump again mentioned the film in a post on Truth Social as part of a tirade against the FBI.
Whether Trump will fully endorse the now-rescheduled book, given that True the Vote has distanced itself from D'Souza's work and at least one group has raised the idea of legal action, remains to be seen.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Erin Thompson of CUNY about the recent seizure of ancient artifacts from the Met Museum, and the forthcoming repatriation of these objects to their home countries.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Erin Thompson of CUNY about the recent seizure of ancient artifacts from the Met Museum, and the forthcoming repatriation of these objects to their home countries.
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David Folkenflik was described by Geraldo Rivera of Fox News as "a really weak-kneed, backstabbing, sweaty-palmed reporter." Others have been kinder. The Columbia Journalism Review, for example, once gave him a "laurel" for reporting that immediately led the U.S. military to institute safety measures for journalists in Baghdad.
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Updated September 9, 2022 at 4:07 PM ET
When federal student loan borrowers take a breath from celebrating the cancelation of some or all of their federal student loans, millions of them could be in for a nasty surprise:
While President Biden's sweeping student debt relief won't be subject to federal income tax, in seven states borrowers may have to pay state income tax on all those canceled loans.
Before 2021, student debt cancelation was generally considered a form of income, and therefore taxable both at the federal and usually state level. But in March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan changed that, at least temporarily: Until the end of 2025, Congress said, the U.S. government will not consider canceled student loan debts to be taxable income.
Now that the Biden administration has unveiled its sweeping new debt cancelation plan, this federal exemption is a really big deal. That's because most places follow the federal government's lead when it comes to income tax.
"The majority of states that have an income tax essentially say, 'Whatever the federal government says is gross income, we say the same thing,' " explains John Brooks, a Fordham University professor who studies both tax policy and student loan law.
But seven states are out of step with federal tax policy and have either said they will tax debt relief or still have policies that could require it, barring a change in state law.
States where borrowers may be taxed for loan cancellation
1. North Carolina
Like most states, North Carolina conforms to federal tax law. What's interesting here is that the state decided, in spite of Congress, to tax student debt relief.
In a statement, the North Carolina Department of Revenue tells NPR the state's General Assembly chose not to adopt the federal student debt tax exemption. "The Department is monitoring any further enactments by the General Assembly that could change the taxability of student loan forgiveness in North Carolina," a spokesperson says.
But for now, it's taxable. And the Assembly has given no indication it will change that.
2. Indiana
Like North Carolina, Indiana tends to follow federal tax policy, but has similarly chosen to break with Congress on this. Tax officials there have confirmed (to the AP) that residents will be expected to list any debt relief they receive under taxable income.
3. Mississippi
Now things get more complicated. Unlike most states, Mississippi doesn't follow federal tax policy, so the changes in the American Rescue Plan don't mean much there. That's no guarantee they will ultimately tax debt relief; it just means that, right now, there's nothing on the state's books to exempt canceled loans.
As such, Mississippi's Department of Revenue has reportedly confirmed that under current state law, student debt relief is taxable.
4. Arkansas
Like Mississippi, Arkansas' tax policies don't follow federal policy, so, again, there's no obvious exemption on the books there to protect debt relief from being taxed. But... Arkansas has not yet said it will tax these canceled loans.
In an email to NPR, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration says, "Our Department is currently reviewing whether debt forgiveness in this scenario is subject to state income tax in Arkansas. If we determine this is indeed subject to state income tax, legislative action would be required to change/exempt it. The next session of the Arkansas General Assembly is scheduled to begin in early 2023."
5. Minnesota
Now the murky gets even murkier. While most states mirror federal tax policy, some are simply out-of-date, like Minnesota. It conforms to federal policy that pre-dates the American Rescue Plan, going back to 2018, when debt relief was still considered taxable.
The fact that Minnesota could technically tax debt relief is not an intentional response to the news, says Jared Walczak of the Tax Foundation. Walczak advises state leaders on tax policy and has been paying close attention to this income tax conundrum.
"They did not go through with this saying, 'Well, if President Biden makes this policy enactment, we are going to tax this.' This is just the continuation of existing law. It's where pretty much every state would have been a year ago."
But most states have updated their policies, Walczak says. Minnesota and a handful of other states, "because of the quirks of their tax codes, have not. That is something they could potentially fix."
Minnesota's Democratic governor tried to fix it, introducing a tax bill during the last legislative session that would have brought the state up-to-date, "however, that legislation was not passed so Minnesota is currently out of conformity with federal law in that area," a spokesperson for the Minnesota Department of Revenue writes in an email to NPR.
"If the state does not conform to this federal law, then Minnesota taxpayers who have their student debt discharged will have to add back this amount for Minnesota income tax purposes."
6. Wisconsin
Like Minnesota, Wisconsin also conforms to outdated federal tax policy, in this case from 2020, just a few months before the ARPA exempted student debt relief.
"It hasn't updated it since then," says Brooks at Fordham University, "which is not to say that they don't want to. It just doesn't seem to be an immediate priority right now in their legislative calendar." Brooks says that's in part because the federal debt relief action is still brand new.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin could still update their state tax policies and choose to exempt student debt relief. Though any changes would need to happen by early 2023, before tax season, or last-minute tweaks could lead to widespread confusion.
7. California
Believe it or not, it's possible this Democratic stronghold could find itself having to tax millions of Californians who qualify for Biden's debt relief plan – because the state conforms to federal tax policy from 2015, according to the Tax Foundation. It does have tax exclusions on the books for some specific kinds of debt relief, like loans canceled through an income-based repayment plan, but, depending on whom you ask, it's either unclear or unlikely that those can be applied to Biden's recent announcement.
In an email to NPR, a spokesperson for the California Franchise Tax Board says they can't yet say if debt relief in California will be taxable because they need more information from the U.S. Department of Education. "We are saying the loan forgiveness (i.e., cancellation of indebtedness) would be taxable in California UNLESS this federal student loan debt is repaid or canceled pursuant to 1098e of Title 20 of the United States Code."
Secret decoder ring: That section of the tax code refers to debts discharged through income-based repayment plans. And, says Walczak, "I can't imagine any scenario in which [debt under the Biden plan] would be forgiven under those sections."
In other words, California leaders will likely need to take some additional action if they don't want the state taxing millions of student loan borrowers there. And action seems highly likely, with leaders of the state legislature tweeting on Friday, "Rest assured, one way or another, California will not tax the federal student debt relief."
How much income tax borrowers may have to pay
President Biden's loan forgiveness plan would cancel up to $10,000 in debt for individuals who earn less than $125,000 a year, or less than $250,000 a year for couples; and it would cancel up to $20,000 for borrowers who received a Pell Grant in college and meet those income requirements.
Assuming a hypothetical state income tax rate of 5%, a borrower who receives $10,000 in debt cancellation would be on the hook for $500 in state income tax, and a borrower who receives the Pell-eligible $20,000 in relief could have to pay as much as $1,000 to the state.
That may be a high bar for some borrowers. After all, this relief is a debt reset; it's not a windfall of dollars that can then be used to pay off an unexpected tax liability.
"A lot of people anticipate some amount of return and really depend on that at the end of the year to get that money back. So if that gets wiped out, I could see that really disrupting people's financial planning," says Colin Stroud, who lives in Madison, Wisc., and says he qualifies for $10,000 in debt cancellation.
Stroud says, while he can afford the added tax bill if it comes to that, "I just don't understand why you would want to spring this on people. I don't know what is gained by it."
Also, while we're talking about only a handful of states, this is not only a handful of borrowers.
According to federal data from March 2022, almost 8 million federal student loan borrowers live in just these seven states, and the vast majority likely qualify for debt relief.
What borrowers should know about filing their taxes
There's one more reason this muddle could cause yet more confusion come tax time:
The U.S. government has instructed student loan servicing companies not to mail a federal 1099-C form to the millions of borrowers who receive debt relief. This matters, a lot.
In the past, the 1099-C form has been sent not only to borrowers who receive debt relief, notifying them of their tax burden, but also to state tax authorities.
This year, though, because debt relief is not considered taxable income at the federal level, the U.S. government won't be sending out 1099-C forms. That's because if 40 million borrowers receive a form suggesting they owe federal income tax on their debt relief, when they don't, "that would confuse the heck out of a lot of taxpayers," Brooks says.
But without this 1099-C form, it's state tax authorities who'll be confused.
States that want to collect income tax on these canceled student debts won't have a clear way of knowing who got help and who didn't. Tax preparers and tax preparation software can ask borrowers if they received debt relief, and borrowers will have a legal responsibility to answer truthfully, but, without that 1099-C, states will have to rely on the word of borrowers.
Brooks and Walczak both say many borrowers might not report their debt relief as income – not because they're trying to commit fraud but because it simply wouldn't occur to them that it would be taxable, since they're not being asked to pay federal income taxes.
"This is difficult. This is new. People aren't necessarily expecting it, and especially if you don't have documentation being sent to you like you would with just about any other form of debt discharge. It's putting people at a disadvantage," Walczak says.
"If borrowers don't report it," Brooks says, "the state tax agencies don't know that there was cancellation. Everybody just moves on, and it doesn't actually get taxed at the state level in a practical sense, even if the state law says that it should be."
Brooks and Walczak recommend borrowers in these states stay tuned.
It's possible, perhaps even likely, that, given these complications, one or more of these states will update their tax policies in the coming months and follow Congress' lead after all.
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Canada's official opposition, the Conservative Party, will announce the results of elections for a new party leader on Saturday.The favored candidate has been compared to former President Trump.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Moisés Naím, a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the stability and effectiveness of democracies around the world.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Moisés Naím, a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the stability and effectiveness of democracies around the world.
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A barbershop in Portland, Ore., is celebrating its place on the National Register of Historic Places. The addition is part of a larger effort to recognize and protect Black history.
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A barbershop in Portland, Ore., is celebrating its place on the National Register of Historic Places. The addition is part of a larger effort to recognize and protect Black history.
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Should retirement funds invest in risky assets like crypto? It's reminiscent of an earlier debate, one that involved a fledgling venture capital industry and something known as the prudent man rule.
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Should retirement funds invest in risky assets like crypto? It's reminiscent of an earlier debate, one that involved a fledgling venture capital industry and something known as the prudent man rule.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities — known as HBCUs — are enjoying a resurgence of attention for their football programs. It's led to increased TV contracts and landing some star players.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities — known as HBCUs — are enjoying a resurgence of attention for their football programs. It's led to increased TV contracts and landing some star players.
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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the risk of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has "significantly increased," following ongoing fighting around the site.
"Let me be clear, the shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant must stop," IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said in a brief recorded statement released on Friday.
Grossi also warned that the ongoing crisis might require the plant to shut down its last operating reactor. That would set into motion a chain of events that could intensify the current nuclear crisis. Here's how.
Nuclear plants need electricity
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is the largest in Europe, capable of producing thousands of megawatts of electricity. But the plant also needs power from the same electricity grid it feeds.
The power is used to run the various parts of the plant, including its safety and cooling systems. Specifically, nuclear power plants require water to be pumped constantly through their cores in order to function safely, and the pumps need electricity.
At Zaporizhzhia, the power is normally supplied by four high-voltage lines, which connect the nuclear complex to Ukraine's electricity grid, but the conflict has seen those lines systematically cut. The last 750kV line was severed on September 3, according to the IAEA.
A backup line was disconnected two days later due to a fire on the site. In a press conference shortly after returning from Zaporizhzhia, Grossi told reporters that he believed the power lines were being deliberately targeted:
"It is clear that those who have these military aims know very well... to hit where it hurts so that the plant becomes very, very problematic," he told reporters shortly after returning from the plant.
Zaporizhzhia has been making its own power, but that's a limited solution
Since losing its last connection to the grid on Sept. 5, the nuclear plant has been powering itself in so-called "islanding operation mode." Under this setup, the Unit 6 reactor has been producing low levels of electricity that are running the rest of the facility.
The reactors at Zaporizhzhia are designed to operate in this mode during startup, according to a nuclear engineer who worked directly with the reactors at Zaporizhzhia when the plant began operations in the 1980s, but who was not authorized to speak publicly by his current employer.
"It's not good, it cannot be done for a long time," he says. The problem is less to do with the reactor itself than the turbine, generators and other systems–all of which are designed to run at significantly higher power levels than islanding operation mode provides.
Adding to the problem, Grossi said in his statement, is the increasing strain on the plant's Ukrainian operators. Many of the plant's current staff of just under 1,000 live in the nearby town of Enerhodar. Its water, sewage and electrical supplies have all been disrupted in recent days by the same fighting that's damaged the lines around the plant.
"The shelling is putting in danger operators and their families, making it difficult to adequately staff the plant," Grossi says.
Shutting down the last reactor will trigger emergency generators
With conditions deteriorating, it seems more likely that Ukrainian authorities will decide to power down the last reactor. But in the short term, that could exacerbate the crisis.
That's because nuclear reactors are more like charcoal grills than gas stoves. Even after they're shut off, they remain hot for a long period of time. Water must still circulate in the cores to prevent a meltdown.
With its reactors shut down, Zaporizhzhia will switch to backup emergency diesel generators to keep the reactors cool. The emergency generators themselves are a tried-and-true method for cooling a nuclear reactor. In fact, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires U.S. plants to switch to emergency diesel generators immediately, bypassing the "islanding operation mode" used in Zaporizhzhia.
"We don't want to go on the diesel generators, but it's a situation you can abide by for awhile," says Steven Nesbit, a nuclear engineer and member of the American Nuclear Society's rapid response taskforce, which is tracking the current crisis. For example, after losing power during Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Florida operated for days on emergency diesel power.
If the generators run out of fuel, a meltdown could occur
According to the IAEA, the Zaporizhzhia plant has more than a dozen emergency generators standing by. Normally, the plant holds a 10-day reserve of diesel fuel, the agency says, and currently has approximately 2,250 tonnes of fuel available.
If that fuel is depleted, or the generators are damaged in further fighting, it could trigger a meltdown.
But Nesbit says that doesn't necessarily mean there would be a Chernobyl-like catastrophe. The meltdown at Chernobyl was due to a unique mix of design flaws and operator error that would be essentially impossible to replicate at Zaporizhzhia.
And unlike the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, some of the reactors at Zaporizhzhia have already been shut down for a while, allowing the nuclear fuel to cool somewhat, Nesbit says.
Even in the worst case scenario, the reactors at Zaporizhzhia are a modern design surrounded by a heavy "containment" building, Nesbit says. "It's reinforced concrete, typically about three to four feet of that; it's designed to withstand very high internal pressures."
That could allow it to hold in any radioactive material.
But the world's nuclear agency doesn't want to test any of this. And for that reason, Grossi is calling on all sides to implement a safety zone immediately.
"There is no time to waste," he says.
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King Charles III gave his first speech on Friday, in which he paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday.
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King Charles III gave his first speech on Friday, in which he paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday.
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Metro Denver and its suburbs are arguing over the growing unhoused population CPR News | By Andrew Kenney Published September 9, 2022 at 3:53 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:54 Metro Denver is sparring with a wealthy suburb over who is responsible for a growing unhoused population. Copyright 2022 CPR News
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu about her father, Moon Landrieu, who served as mayor of New Orleans in the 1970s and died on Monday at 92.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu about her father, Moon Landrieu, who served as mayor of New Orleans in the 1970s and died on Monday at 92.
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Before creating ABC's Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson was a promising performer. Now she's made history as the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the Emmys comedy category.
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Before creating ABC's Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson was a promising performer. Now she's made history as the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the Emmys comedy category.
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In Tennessee, teens who sought judicial permission for an abortion instead of their parents no longer have that option. Judges and others who helped teens now worry about what options are left.
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In Tennessee, teens who sought judicial permission for an abortion instead of their parents no longer have that option. Judges and others who helped teens now worry about what options are left.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Matthew J. Smith, director of the Center for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at University College London, about the commonwealth's complicated history.
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Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland. The people of Edinburgh — where the Queen's expected to lie at rest in the coming days — reflect on her legacy.
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Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland. The people of Edinburgh — where the Queen's expected to lie at rest in the coming days — reflect on her legacy.
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If you have a smart speaker and small children in the same household, you might be surprised to find what plays when they inevitably yell, "Alexa, play poop."
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If you have a smart speaker and small children in the same household, you might be surprised to find what plays when they inevitably yell, "Alexa, play poop."
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rebecca Jennings about her essay in Vox, "In The Rings of Power, it's not horrifying to be a woman," about the role of women in the Lord of the Rings prequel series.
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The vote was 3 to 2. Commissioners Theresa Daniel, Elba Garcia, and John Wiley Price voted for the budget and a new property tax rate for the county. Commissioner J. J. Koch and County Judge Clay Jenkins voted against both.
The largest chunk of the budget will go to salaries and benefits for county employees. The budget office projects it will spend about $446 million on that next fiscal year.
The county is giving 3% cost of living increases to eligible employees starting in January. In an effort to curb turnover at the county jail, deputy service officers in specific job grades will get a 4% increase.
The county adopted a tax rate of $0.217946 cents per $100 of assessed value. That is one cent lower than last fiscal year, but the highest of the options presented by budget staff.
Property taxes that go to county government make up only a portion of an owner’s overall bill. Parkland Health, city governments, and school districts also levy property taxes.
At Friday’s meeting, Koch repeated concerns he expressed last month — that there are federal and escrow funds that should be utilized now in order to further reduce the tax rate.
“There’s more than five or six places where we’ve padded places significantly that didn’t need to be there that represent about $20 million,” he said.
Garcia, for her part, said using words like “pad” are confusing.
“We’re not padding, we’re budgeting,” she said in response to Koch. “When you budget, you take into consideration that things are going to be more expensive. You take into consideration that things might change.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a public health emergency in response to Texas continuing to bus migrants to the nation’s capital.
Bowser, who has been locked in a public feud with Gov. Greg Abbott over his policy, announced the city would spend an initial $10 million to create an office to help coordinate the arrival of migrants, offering them support when they arrive.
“It will help us tailor our needs for migrants to provide reception services, respite services, meals, transportation, urgent medical needs, transportation to connect people to resettlement services and the like,” Bowser said at a news conference announcing the move Thursday.
The voluntary busing policy, part of the governor’s Operation Lone Star initiative to address the large number of migrants arriving at the Texas-Mexico border, began as a way of antagonizing the Biden administration over its border policies. The first buses arrived in D.C. in April, and since then Abbott has sent over 7,900 migrants to the capital. He has also sent migrants to New York City and Chicago. Arizona has also bused migrants to D.C.
Leaders of those cities have complained that the busing is overwhelming their city services, particularly because Texas is not coordinating with them or giving them advance notice of when buses will arrive. Advocates and aid workers who support migrants along the border, meanwhile, have said that Abbott is actually providing people a useful service by offering them free and safe transportation to their final destinations.
Bowser said the city will seek reimbursement from the federal government for its new migrant program. Abbott has criticized the city mayors for seeking federal help.
His office unleashed a searing criticism of Bowser and the Biden administration after the announcement, labeling the mayor “an absolute hypocrite.”
“The true emergency is on our nation’s southern border—not in our nation’s capital—where small Texas border towns are overrun and overwhelmed by hundreds of migrants every single day as the Biden Administration dumps them in their communities,” Abbott’s press secretary Renae Eze said in a statement to The Texas Tribune. “Instead of fearmongering and complaining about a few thousand migrants in her sanctuary city, Mayor Bowser should call on President Biden to do his job and secure the border—something the President continues failing to do.”
Bowser’s new initiative will seek to bridge what experts have said is a dangerous gap in coordination in Abbott’s program.
“There’s no actual thought about how can we have a coordinated response about how to deal with migrants coming to our borders that’s in line with federal policy or work with other cities and federal agencies to ensure that our process is humane,” Edna Yang, co-executive director of American Getaways, a Texas immigrant advocacy group, said.
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It's been 75 years since the Partition of India.
Countless families were displaced in 1947 after the British left India. The country ultimately divided along religious lines into a Hindu-majority India and a Muslim-majority Pakistan.
The event is often described as one of the largest refugee crises in history.
Neha Aziz is a Pakistani-American-writer living in Austin. She's hosting a new podcast about the Partition and spoke with KERA's Justin Martin.
Learning about the Partition of India:
I didn't really find out, like the actual horrible truths about Partition until I was 27 and I just turned 32.
So on my first trip back to Pakistan, I saw an exhibit called Home 1947, and it was here where I was like, 'What is happening? Like, what is this?' I mean, I knew Pakistan used to be a part of India, but I didn't know about the violence, the riots that took place, the separation of families, the leaving of belongings and places thinking that people could come back when that wasn't the case.
I talk about in the first episode where I'm like, 'I don't recall learning about this in school'. And maybe a part of that is because my education was done in Texas. That is another story within itself with how they decide what we get taught.
But talking to other people, it's like, they didn't really know. It's so shocking because you would think the formation of a new country would be something you would discuss in history class.
On how this history affects her directly:
My grandparents are survivors. Unfortunately, only one grandparent on each side is alive. I talked to my grandfather about his experiences. He was 14 when it happened. But yeah, like literally the first clip from the show, I was excited, like we were celebrating in the streets.
His sister was actually born on Aug. 15, 1947, so there was a lot happening. Then he was like, but I didn't know what would happen. He literally says, "I don't know what will happen tomorrow or the next day." He moved to Pakistan in Nov. of 1947 because he had an uncle, I believe, that was already there.
But it's so crazy to think that I know everyone's like, 'Oh my life could be different if X, Y, Z happened.' But I feel that's especially the case here because it's like, what if my relatives converted? What if they decided not to move? What if they decided to move to a whole other place? So Partition really shapes my identity, and I'm sure in more ways than I could possibly know. That's going to be the case for generations that come after me.
On the vulnerability of revealing family history in a podcast:
I didn't know about this until I was 27. So you were like admitting these things. Then also I talk about atonement to a degree because even though I didn't know about partition, my grandparents, my dad's side, lived with us for a few years in Texas.
Not once did I ever ask about their lives. I didn't know about Partition, but I didn't ask about anything in general. Now it's kind of too late. My paternal grandmother has passed away. My grandpa is 90 and it's really, again, hard for them to talk about these memories because they're painful, but it's also like they don't remember.
Everyone who has survived Partition is quite old. The only real way to preserve these stories are through oral histories, mostly because we don't have memorials in either country to recognize the awfulness of what happened in 1947. A Partition museum was made in India in 2017. But the fact that it's in India, also privately made and not government sanctioned, makes it quite difficult for people who don't live in India to visit.
I don't want people to feel ashamed of where they come from and I want people to know these stories, whether it affected them or not.
Interview highlights were lightly edited for clarity.
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BOOMERANG page plan for WEEKEND, Sept. 10
A1 (send color)
Tease 1
TODAY’S PICK In first public address, King Charles III vows ‘lifelong service’, Page A3
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Sports tease from David, Page C1
Tease 3:
DEVICED TO DEATH? Doctor outlines to officials the dangers of technology for teens, Page A6
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CHANGE DAY AT TOP OF A1 TO “SATURDAY” – PRICE $3.00
- MAIN PACKAGE: Seeking safety: After high-profile shootings, ensuring security, lessening anxiety top schools’ lists for new year, APG (photos, breakout) – PDFs are included; like last week, please replace About this Series breakout with mine
- Search underway for new police chief, Abby (photos)
- Jumps to A4 (or 5 if the package jump takes all of 4; whatever fits)
A2 (send color)
- Standalone photo
- Today/tomorrow
- What’s happening?
- Weather
- Correction policy
A3 (send color)
- Today’s pick: King Charles III, in first address, vows ‘lifelong service’, AP (photos)
- From Eisenhower to Biden, queen met every US president but 1, AP – package with the Today’s pick
A4 (send B&W)
- Jumps from A1
- Worth noting briefs – if needed
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- Obits (so far 2)
- Felony arrest (mug)
- On the record
- Millions flow to plug orphaned oil and gas wells, WNE (file photo)
- Crime and punishment briefs
- Vol. 142 No. 187
A6 (send B&W)
- Doctor details dangers of tech for teens, WNE (file photo)
- Tourism OK across region despite Yellowstone closure, WNE (file photo)
- Wyoming places undergo name changes, WNE (file photo)
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- LIFE HACKS: Local visitor enter has new look, vibe, Staff – Anchors the left side of the page all the way down, in a gray shaded box; see note in BLOX on placement of photo
- MAIN PACKAGE: ‘Sharing and dignity’: Albany County agencies report greater need for food security, Abby (photos)
- Hang gliding provides thrill, stress relief, WNE (photo)
- Podcast teaches about Wyoming, WNE (photo)
- Jumps to B2
B2 (send B&W)
- Sports tourism keeps economy busy outside, WNE (photo)
- Wyo woman launches app for rural youth mentorship, WNE (photo) – can cut to fit or hold if needed
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B3 Community (send color)
- Eppson Center
- Albany County Public Library – can make a little longer to help fill that odd space
- Local briefs
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- TOP: Americans (often wrongly) think they know a lot about politics, The Conversation (Other voices) (bug) – strip across top, jump to B5 or B6
- Stroot cartoon
- How many more innocent lives will Highway 287 claim? McGuire guest column (Local voices) – can jump if needed
- Letters (2 of them) and letters policy
B5-B6 (more opinion) (send B4-B5 B&W, B6 color)
- Syndicated cartoon (also put one in for B6 if you need; if not, cool)
- McDaniel column (Local voices) – can jump if needed
- Palmer column (Local voices) – must run
- Hunt column (Wyoming voices)
- Lowry column (Other voices) – if you need, can also use on B6
- Jumps from B4
C1 Sports (send color)
- David will give a specific page plan for sports, but here’s the BW/Color situation for these pages
- C2-C4 (send B&W)
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Monday
Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, 8 a.m., Room 225 of the Walter H Nolte Gateway Center, Casper College, 125 College Dr., Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Wyoming State Board of Nursing, 8 a.m., via Google Meet. Meeting video link available at https://wsbn.wyo.gov/board/board-meetings.
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Judiciary Committee, 8:30 a.m., Room 3024, Round House Conference Room of Thyra Thompson State Office Building, 444 W Collins Dr., Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Wyoming Real Estate Commission, 1:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Cody at Buffalo Bill Village, 1701 Sheridan Ave, Cody, and online. Dial-in number is: +1 929-299-3687 and the pin: 837 472 245#. Or join at https://meet.google.com/bzn-oxif-rpo.
Cheyenne City Council, 6 p.m., Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 2101 O’Neil Ave., and online via Zoom. For online access information, visit www.cheyennecity.org/ecm.
Laramie County Fair Board, 6 p.m., Commissioners’ Board Room, Historic Courthouse, 310 W. 19th St. Visit https://laramiecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx to attend the meeting virtually and comment online.
Laramie County School District 2 Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., Pine Bluffs Junior-Senior High School, 502 Maple St., Pine Bluffs.
Tuesday
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Judiciary Committee, 8:30 a.m., Room 3024, Round House Conference Room of Thyra Thompson State Office Building, 444 W Collins Dr., Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Wyoming Environmental Quality Council, 9 a.m., Turntable Room of the Thyra Thomson State Building, Turntable Room, 444 W. Collins, Casper. Contact Joe Girardin at 307-777-7170 or joe.girardin@wyo.gov for information or assistance to gain access to the Zoom meeting.
Wednesday
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee, 8:30 a.m., Room 3024, Round House Conference Room of Thyra Thompson State Office Building, 444 W Collins Dr., Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Wyoming Environmental Quality Council, 9 a.m., Turntable Room of the Thyra Thomson State Building, Turntable Room, 444 W. Collins, Casper. Contact Joe Girardin at 307-777-7170 or joe.girardin@wyo.gov for information or assistance to gain access to the Zoom meeting.
State Building Commission, 8:30 a.m., via Google Meet. Meeting video link available at https://meet.google.com/ghs-jxie-wbx?authuser=0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery, or access by phone by calling +1 413-349-8913 and entering the pin: 12 450 496#.
Thursday
Wyoming Legislature's Joint Revenue Committee, 8:30 a.m., Room 3024, Round House Conference Room of Thyra Thompson State Office Building, 444 W Collins Dr., Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
Cheyenne Regional Airport Board, 3 p.m., Airport Terminal Conference Room, 4020 Airport Parkway.
Cheyenne Board of Adjustment, 6 p.m., Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 2101 O’Neil Ave., and online via Zoom. For online access information, visit www.cheyennecity.org/ecm.
Friday
Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce, 8 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 1150 North Poplar Street, Casper. Livestream available on the Legislature’s website at www.wyoleg.gov.
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In the six months since a catastrophic failure of the city of Rawlins water system, area residents have endured a 5-day boil water order and a series of stiff restrictions to their water use.
Now it seems they also may expect their water bills to go up about 50% in the near future.
That’s the recommendation of a new report commissioned by the city to delve into how it can pay for and maintain the estimated $20 million in needed emergency repairs.
“The bottom line literally is the ‘bottom line.’ Rates must be adjusted, most must be increased, and as soon as possible,” writes Carl Brown, president of GettingGreatRates.com in his water rate analysis dated Aug. 25.
“Recovery from the source water system failure depends on it,” he continues. “Fortunately, even after the needed rate increases, your rates will still be more affordable than the commonly accepted national average.”
When the water system failed March 3, residents in Rawlins and Sinclair, which also is served by Rawlins, went five days without potable water. In the months since, the city has imposed a raft of water use restrictions. Last week, people weren’t allowed to water their lawns while the situation is monitored week-to-week.
An expensive fix
While increasing water rates is inevitable, Brown also recommends Rawlins change its rate structure to a cost-to-share model. In a nutshell, cost-to-share would mean customers using more water would be billed appropriately, and vice versa.
“Quite simply, if a customer causes the utility to incur a cost, that customer should reimburse the utility for that cost,” Brown writes. “Your current water rates are not structured that way, so the structure needs to change.”
Brown also outlines how much Rawlins water users are consuming and paying, and what they need to pay to cover the $20 million in unavoidable repairs and upgrades. More importantly, he notes the city’s utility financial structure needs to do more than keep up with current needs, but save for future pay-as-you-go repairs and maintenance.
“The city produces its own water, most from a spring water source and less from wells. Recently, the spring water source failed,” Brown writes. “During the driest months last year and again this year, the wells could not keep up with demand. The spring water source system is being replaced now and that will increase the system’s costs markedly. That cost will be the main driver of higher rates very soon.”
On average, people in Rawlins and Sinclair use about 10,400 gallons of water per billing cycle at a cost of $5.09 per 1,000 gallons, according to the report. That means people with average usage would see their water bills rise from about $51 a month to about $76 a month.
While that still would put Rawlins water users paying less than the national average, Brown recognizes such a large increase at once won’t be popular.
“Even after making the needed rate increases, your rates will still be more affordable than the commonly accepted national average,” Brown writes. “In that context, you rates are ‘cheap,’ though I bet few of your ratepayers would think so.”
In addition to monthly bills going up by half immediately, Brown says going forward the city also needs to plan for at least a 4% annual increase. That could be more depending on inflation at the time.
Other takeaways
Brown’s analysis says the city needs “substantial improvements” to its system, primarily replacing its spring water collection system at a cost of about $20 million, which is “the main driver of rate increases.” It’s something that’s “urgent and unavoidable.”
Paying for that will mean the city will incur a new debt load of about $421,000 a year, raising the city’s annual payments to $1.3 million in a few years, which is about three times current debt payments. “Obviously, the new debt will be the main driver of higher costs,” the report says.
- While the analysis was done as a worst-case-scenario situation, it can be improved with grant funding, but most of those available programs would require rate increases to qualify.
- There is no option to not make the improvements.
- Rawlins has a practice of doing repairs and replacements on an as-needed basis, which is fine; however, the city needs a new rate structure that allows the city also to save ahead to pay for those when the time comes.
- In addition to higher costs for larger meters, costs of peak flow capacity also need to be built into the base charges for customers. “That structure also reduces the minimum charge for smaller meter customers where the most difficult-to-pay customers are concentrated,” the report says.
- Glenn Addition residents now are billed collectively for overall usage. Brown recommends the city install individual meters for those properties so they can be appropriately billed for their usage. It wasn’t clear if those users would be charged tap fees to install the meters. “Individually metered use will more fairly assess fixed costs to the Glenn Addition through the individual minimum charges and usage,” he writes. Also, people in the area could be spurred to adjust their own water use habits if they’re charged more reflectively of their usage.
- The baseline for the report shows the city has had 28% water loss across its system before the failure, and at least half of that was likely lost through leakage and other system failures that need repair.
- The 107-page report was the main topic of a Rawlins City Council meeting Tuesday, which was held after the deadline for this story. People can view the meeting at the city’s YouTube page and read the full report online attached to this story at rawlinstimes.com.
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BUFFALO — It wasn't quite the tourism season local business owners expected.
After a record season in Johnson County in 2021 in the wake of COVID-19, flooding in Yellowstone National Park and the park's subsequent closure threw travel plans into disarray and threatened to derail tourism in the area.
But while business owners said Yellowstone's brief closure had a definite impact, tourism remained strong.
"I think that there's been a significant amount of people traveling this year," said David Stewart, owner of the Historic Occidental Hotel and Blue Gables Motel. "I mean, it's not a blowout, but it's definitely been a good season."
In mid-June, when officials evacuated Yellowstone National Park and shut its gates in the face of massive flooding, local hotels and campgrounds saw a raft of cancellations. Two months on, business owners said walk-in customers have largely made up for those cancellations, though not entirely.
Stewart said that the Occidental — a “destination” stop that often attracts repeat visitors — was able to carry on largely as normal, while Blue Gables saw a decrease from the previous year.
Likewise, traffic at the Deer Park Campground has been down compared with last year, said Ann Kavanagh, the campground's owner.
“We did lose a lot of previous reservations for that period, because people were running scared and afraid they wouldn't be able to get in somewhere else,” Kavanagh said.
The story was the same across the state, where hotel room demand was down 10% and hotel revenue was down almost 18%, according to the Wyoming Office of Tourism.
"This large decrease in June correlates with the drop in visitation to Yellowstone caused by the flooding,” wrote Piper Singer Cunningham, communications manager for the tourism office, in an email to the Bulletin.
Yellowstone was expecting a banner year with 150th anniversary events planned throughout the summer. The 150th anniversary came on the heels of a record year in 2021, when almost 4.9 million people visited.
Buffalo is a popular stop between the Black Hills and Yellowstone and often sees visitors heading in that direction.
But in June of this year - the month of the flooding - Yellowstone's visitation fell by 43% compared with June 2021. By July, most of the park was open, yet the number of visitors fell by half, from almost 1.3 million in 2021 to about 650,000 in 2022.
That hasn't necessarily led to the downfall of local tourism, though.
"We don't even hear about Yellowstone now, and the people coming in now, most of them aren't even concerned because they weren't planning to go there anyway," Kavanagh said. "There's a lot of Wyoming that people come to see that doesn't involve Yellowstone.”
While this summer still felt busy — especially with the COVID- 19 summer of 2020 still fresh in people's minds - sales were noticeably down at the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, said Sylvia Bruner, the museum's director.
In July, the museum store made $9,076 in sales. That's more than in July 2020, when the store made $8,255, but almost $2,000 less than the 2021 banner year, as well as $1,000 less than 2019, before the pandemic.
Bruner attributed the decline to Yellowstone's closure and said she'd heard from other attractions in the area that their sales were similarly affected.
"I suspect it's a pretty broad effect for tourism in general, but it's definitely a bummer,” she said.
One bright spot was the northern border's reopening.
Passage into and out of Canada was severely restricted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but travel has begun to pick up again. Business owners reported an abnormally large number of Canadians visiting Buffalo this summer.
Montana's border crossings registered more than 170,000 people traveling into the U.S. from Canada in June and July of this year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. That's compared to fewer than 20,000 in June and July of 2021.
Longmire Day's in-person return was also a shot in the arm for local tourism.
Jennifer McCormick, executive director of the Longmire Foundation, previously told the Bulletin that around 2,000 people traveled to Buffalo to enjoy the annual celebration of the Longmire book series and television series, the first time since 2019 the event wasn't virtual.
Business owners said they appreciated that extra business.
“Anytime you have an event like that, it makes a difference,” Stewart said. "I'm thankful for the Longmire crowd that comes."
This story was published on Sept. 8, 2022.
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CHEYENNE – Laramie County School District 1 is not only the state’s largest K-12 district, it has the biggest problem with school capacity overflow.
That was one of the messages to come from the State Construction Department School Facilities Division’s annual report and supplemental budget request. A group of state lawmakers were made aware of the problem across the state during a meeting Thursday of the Legislature’s Select Committee on School Facilities.
LCSD1 is the highest on the current capacity list with an overall district average of 95.6%. More than a third of the schools are over 100% capacity. Other school districts at the top of the current capacity list are in Natrona, Sweetwater, Lincoln, Sheridan and Teton counties.
“From a grandmother’s perspective, Laramie County School District 1 is totally overcrowded. Quite frankly, we’re bursting at the seams,” said Susan Edgerton, a trustee candidate in LCSD1. “We have many elementary schools that need complete tear-downs and rebuilds. Many were built in the ‘50s and ‘60s; their size and functionality no longer meets the needs of our community.”
She was one of the stakeholders who came forward to ask for solutions from the committee, as they considered the fiscal year 2023-24 supplemental budget request by the School Facilities Division. Although she and district officials from Teton County wanted legislators to take action as soon as possible, lawmakers said there is a process to go through and a limited amount of funds.
Condition and capacity
The School Facilities Commission creates condition, capacity and consolidated schedules that rank school district projects and renovations by priority.
Condition categorizes educational and non-conditional buildings based on an assessment that was last done in 2016, and $4 million was appropriated during the last budget session to complete the new Educational Facilities Condition Index before next summer. They identify facility needs that “impede the delivery of the prescribed statewide educational program” and remedies such as renovations, new buildings and demolitions.
LCSD1 has a significant number of schools built before the 1970s, and 10 out of the 20 schools in the state that are rated the poorest on the Facilities Condition Index are in Laramie County. Clawson, Hobbs, Fairview and Bain elementary schools are among the 10 worst. These scores are already six years old, and that doesn’t account for capacity.
There are eight schools at the top of the high-capacity needs list, which is calculated using projected enrollment and projected capacity. LCSD1 is the highest because Arp Elementary is currently at 154.2% capacity, and at a projected percentage for 2030 of 129.69%. Saddle Ridge Elementary, East High School and Sunrise Elementary School also are in the top of this list.
“They have two classrooms sharing a module. They have a reading specialist that is using a cleaned-out janitor’s closet. They have interventionists using tables set up in the foyer, where the bus drops off children before you technically get into the school building,” Edgerton said of Arp Elementary. “Ask them about their one faculty bathroom, the bathroom that, when it rains or snows, has a drip, drip, drip right over the toilet.”
Condition and capacity are calculated together to create the consolidated schedule that is used to decide which construction projects are funded first. The latest version has not been created because the newest conditions index is not finished. However, LCSD1 has nine out of the 10 buildings at the top of the most recent list. It puts Hobbs, Bain and Arp at the top.
Some legislators criticize the schedule and the formula that creates the list, though.
Sen. Stephan Pappas, R-Cheyenne, told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle after the committee meeting that he asked the Legislative Service Office to draft a bill before the next meeting that removes the consolidated schedule from statute, and puts it into the hands of the commission.
“They will hopefully do the heavy lifting and sort out among the 48 districts and among the hundreds of schools that we have which needs the top priority and capacity, and which needs the top priority and facility condition, and then somehow come up with a way to determine in both lists which ones will be forwarded to us,” he said. “What we’re putting into numbers is really more subjective.”
He is concerned the numbers are skewed in the consolidated schedule, because if a new building is at more than 100% capacity, it drops far down on the list.
Scheduling issues
This is one of the reasons Teton County school officials came before the committee, asking for millions from the state to help fund an education center, interior renovations and a new bus facility. Although their facilities are not deteriorating like other districts, they are at capacity, and their enrollment numbers continue to grow.
“We have already taken measures to deal with capacity in our schools,” Teton County School District 1 Superintendent Gillian Chapman and Trustee Janine Bay Teske wrote in a memo to the committee. “We have closed enrollment to out-of-county students, investigated addresses and knocked on doors to verify enrollment, changed elementary attendance boundaries and refused to enroll students who are not truthful about their residences.”
They said these aren’t easy decisions, but these measures are no longer enough. They showed pictures of students packed into hallways eating lunch, and showed the growing numbers of students enrolling. The district has a 100% or higher “cohort survival rate,” meaning that they gain students each year in all grade levels, rather than the typical pattern of declining enrollment. Those students will carry on until they graduate from high school.
Despite this fact, it will likely take years based on the current consolidated schedule before a new building is constructed there. They’ve found other funding sources, such as the mills from the Teton County Recreation District, requesting $16.5 million for the Bronx Achievement Center on the specific purpose tax ballot by agreeing to allow the community to use the facility, and knocked on doors for bake sales, but they still need close to $40 million from the state.
Sen. Bill Landen, R-Casper, and Sen. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie, were both struck by the stories from LCSD1 and TCSD1. They agreed with other committee members that they must inform the Appropriations Committee of the funding needed, as well as the issues with the schedules.
Rothfuss said it was a challenging frustration that Teton County is prevented from solving its own facility setbacks through statute, but he appreciated they brought forward the best solutions they could find.
“It feels like our select committee needs to communicate and inform our Appropriations colleagues of the issues that we have in two different districts,” Landen said. “Frankly, they are startling and concerning.”
Lawmaker pushback
Not every lawmaker and facilities official agreed with the counties asking for solutions to the schedule, or seeking additional funding, however.
School Facilities Commission Chairwoman Holly Dabb said she has heard the arguments from school districts to be pulled out of the formula and “considered special” for six years. She said she struggles with the issue, because the projections for Cheyenne have been slow growth.
“My job on the commission is to ensure all the children in the state have equal education and equal opportunities and equal facilities,” she said. “And we’re constantly being asked by each district to be considered special.”
She criticized LCSD1 because she said they have to take into account the formula, and if they are unhappy with capacity, they need to work on it at a local level. She said the local district needs to take local responsibility, and the voters have to get frustrated enough to vote in new trustees “with new thoughts, who hire new superintendents … they’re stuck with what they’ve got.”
Dabb also said LCSD1 was getting creative in trying to get more funding, such as having the PTOs buy air conditioners for the schools, even though they have one of the largest major maintenance reserves. She said the district didn’t want to put the money in because they wanted to drive down the index score.
“Figures don’t lie, liars lie,” Dabb said. “And they’re trying to manipulate it, so their only remedy is a new school, when they went in over budget on … I don’t even remember which school, probably all of them.”
LCSD1 officials didn’t return calls for comment by press time.
Rep. Tom Walters, R-Casper, didn’t specifically criticize districts, but said he did want to continue to use the commission’s process. He said that “unless we want to have week-long select school facilities committee meetings, we should continue with our process of letting the commission do their deep dive, do their investigative work and bring their suggestions to us.”
Walters also voiced his concern that if the Legislature meddled too much, it would result in lawmakers from Cheyenne, Casper and Gillette voting in the majority to put funds toward their communities. He said he wanted a well-balanced approach, and not to let individuals “verbally jump to the head of the line.”
He recommended a letter be sent to members of the Joint Appropriations Committee, educating them on the capacity issues and facility needs, but to otherwise leave things as they are. Walters pointed to the fact that they were also responsible for addressing the nearly $31 million the School Facilities Division requested in its supplemental budget to help with bids impacted by inflation, as well as major maintenance.
Next month is the last committee meeting before next year’s legislative session, and the lawmakers will have to make a final decision on its funding recommendations.
“I feel bias a little bit, at least from the chairman of the commission. I don’t know what the rest of the commission feels, but that concerns me,” Pappas said. “I don’t want to trump what they do, either. I think we have a system that needs to work, but we need the checks and balances, as well. I think we have to work hand in hand with them.”
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Augusta Co. Circuit Court Clerk to help preserve history throughout commonwealth
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta County Circuit Court now houses eight newly restored historic record books with information dating back to 1745.
The documents contain death records, wills and deeds. A grant of $48,000 made it possible.
“It allowed eight volumes to be restored, rather than normally the four that we have through the circuit court record preservation program through the Library of Virginia,” said Circuit Court Clerk Steve Landes.
The documents will now be available online, too.
“We also have them digitized and those are being uploaded to our digital archive portal so people can sit at their home and look at what we received through this grant,” said Landes.
Landes’ knowledge of historical documents and preservation will be shared around the commonwealth now, as he has earned an appointment to the State Historical Records Advisory Board. The board works “to advise institutions, create plans for historical records, provide assistance with grant reviews, and undertake statewide projects,” according to the Library of Virginia’s website.
“I’m really hoping that I’ll learn more about other opportunities for grants, not only to help other organizations but also hopefully our office and the work we’re doing to preserve historic records,” said Landes.
In addition to serving on the State Historical Records Advisory Board, Landes has also been chosen to serve on the Frontier Culture Museum’s Board of Trustees.
“I’m hoping that we’ll be able to really partner on some items relating to conservation and preservation. I’m looking forward to working with the board members on that and just preserving Augusta County and Valley history in general,” he said.
The restored books include: Deed Book 6 (1754-1755), Order Book 1 (1745-1747), Order Book 17 (1779-1782), Register of Deaths (1871-1893), Will Book 16 (1827-1829), Will Book 19 (1833-1835), Will Book 21 (1835-1837), and Will Book 22 (1837-1839).
For more on Augusta County records, check out these stories:
Augusta Co. Circuit Court receives early 20th century African American voting registers
Augusta County receives grant to restore documents dating back to 1740
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Bridgewater College launching varsity esports program
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - What started as a campus club will be a full athletics program. Bridgewater College announced the launching of its varsity esports program in the Fall of 2023.
Head Coach Tristan Supple and a co-worker started the club last year and discovered a high demand for esports on campus.
”We’ve noticed that there are students that are just not touched either by traditional athletics or traditional clubs, and we’ve seen that a lot of those students are gamers,” he said. “They just didn’t have a place to go yet, and that seems to be the trend with colleges all over America. We just decided to capitalize on it at Bridgewater and give them that space.”
Bridgewater College is not the only space where esports is growing in popularity. The same is true all over the world because of the accessibility of video games.
“There are about 350 schools in our NACE conference,” he said. “It’s also migrating down to high school and middle schools, so it’s really becoming an all-encompassing athletic event for students because it’s so easy to get into.”
Additionally, esports has promoted inclusivity and given different types of people a place to express themselves and find community.
“It’s a co-ed space at its core, which is a wonderful way to break down that gender binary that we have in a lot of traditional athletics,” Supple added. “With the machine costs being rather low, you can play on your phone, the [economic] limitations are much lower for esports.”
He even mentioned that the regional or location barrier is easier to overcome since games are played online, allowing nearly anybody to “make their mark.”
Varsity esports competitors at Bridgewater College will dedicate about 15 hours a week to practices, study halls, and physical training like traditional athletes with weekly competitions, according to Supple.
This program will also give athletes work experience in broadcasting, social media, and content creation. Each competition will be live streamed through social media with commentators.
Supple said since esports is not regulated through the NCAA, they are allowed to provide scholarships for varsity competitors. However, that is not available at this moment. It is a future goal, though.
Other goals include “fostering a welcoming community” that helps students feel connected to campus and helping athletes get job placements after graduation.
“I want to make sure that this passion that all these students have had since they were kids... they have the avenues to pursue that,” Supple said.
Bridgewater is currently renovating three spaces for practice and competition facilities.
Tryouts will be in March 2023 for the fall. For more information click here.
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Broadway hosting 57th annual Autumn Festival on Saturday
BROADWAY, Va. (WHSV) - The town of Broadway is hosting one of its biggest events of the year on Saturday, the 57th annual Autumn Festival.
The town will block off a portion of Main Street from Broadway Avenue to Route 259 for the festival, which will include over 100 vendors, live music, and an antique car show.
“It’s a great way to showcase Broadway. We’ve had a lot going on the last couple of years and a lot of new amenities with more to come so it’s just good for folks to see what Broadway has to offer,” said Broadway Town Manager Kyle O’Brien.
While the town hosts several events throughout the year, O’Brien said the Autumn Festival is the flagship. After the event has been limited by COVID-19 for the last two years it will now be back in full swing.
“We went back last year. It was a little bit more limited in capacity, but this year based on the numbers we’ve seen, we feel like it’s going to be one of the biggest we’ve had maybe in its history,” said O’Brien.
The festival is a huge draw for the town and provides a big boost in revenue for its many local businesses.
“Especially for our folks on Main Street because the focal point of the festival is on Main Street. They report that for some of our retail stores it’s their biggest day of the year so it’s a big boon for us,” said O’Brien.
The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The town is also having a final celebration at its town pool as it prepares to close for the season and will host a dog pool party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where people can bring their dogs for a swim.
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Children’s HearMuffs recalled for potential hearing, burn injuries
(Gray News) – Some children’s HearMuffs from Lucid Audio are being recalled for potential burn and/or hearing injuries.
The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday that four models of powered Lucid Audio HearMuffs sound compression earmuffs designed for children are being recalled.
The recalled models include:
- LA-infant-AM-WH
- LA-infant-ASM-WH
- LA-infant-ASM-WHPlus
- LA-kids-AM-WH
The recalled HearMuffs were sold in multiple colors and have a power button that switches from off, active, or soothe mode.
The CPSC said the AAA batteries inside the products can rupture, posing a threat of hearing, projectile and/or burn injuries. The CPSC has received 19 reports of rupturing batteries, but no injuries have been reported.
About 31,150 units are part of the recall and were sold at Sam’s Club, Kroger, and other stores nationwide and online from January 2018 to December 2021.
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the recalled HearMuffs immediately and contact the company to receive a replacement.
For more information on this recall, click here.
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Foundation pays off 21 mortgages for fallen first responder families ahead of 9/11
(Gray News) - The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is helping multiple families pay off their homes after losing a loved one in the line of duty.
Representatives said the foundation was established in memory of fallen New York Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on Sept. 11.
“When America was attacked on Sept. 11, my brother and many others rushed headfirst into danger and laid down their lives, trying to save as many people as possible,” said Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller.
The families helped by the foundation with their mortgages included the following:
- Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Fire Captain Brian Cecil Busch
- Joplin, Missouri, Police Corporal Benjamin Cooper
- Salt River, Arizona, Police Officer Clayton Joel Townsend
- Arvada, Colorado, Police Officer Gordon Beesley
- Billerica, Massachusetts, Firefighter/EMT Patrick Corbett
- Mesa, Arizona, Fire Captain Trevor Cowley Madrid
- Illinois Police Senior Master Trooper Todd Anthony Hanneken
- Champaign, Illinois, Firefighter Trevor Herderhorst
- Portsmouth, Ohio, Firefighter/EMT Edward Jay Long
- Connecticut State Police Sergeant Brian Erik Mohl
- Gallatin County, Montana, Deputy Sheriff Jacob Otto Allmendinger
- FBI Special Agent Jimmie John Daniels
- Baltimore County Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Dennis Neville
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Trainee Wolf Valmond
- Yuma, Colorado, Fire Captain Darcy Stallings
- El Paso, Texas, Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez
- Jones County, North Carolina, Sheriff Danny Heath
- Pennsylvania State Trooper Martin Francis Mack III
- Bloom Township, Ohio, Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Ralph “Andy” Nunley
The foundation said its Fallen First Responder Program pays off mortgages for the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty and leave behind young children, ensuring they will always have a place to call home.
“Twenty-one years later, I am proud to keep my brother Stephen’s memory alive by supporting the families of these heroes who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Their dedication and their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and the families they left behind will always have the support of Tunnel to Towers,” Siller said.
In 2021, Tunnel to Towers expanded the program to support the families of first responders who have lost their lives to 9/11 illnesses.
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How to avoid getting scammed during fantasy football season
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The NFL season officially kicked off Thursday night and with a new season comes avid fans being glued to their phones picking out the best fantasy football team.
However, with excited, vulnerable fans ready for the new season, scammers begin to attack those players. There are some things to look out for when signing up for sports betting that can deter scammers.
“The most important thing is that you’re dealing with a legitimate fantasy football league,” Julie Wheeler, president, and CEO of Better Business Bureau of Western Virginia said.
Wheeler said to start with ESPN. It has a list of legitimate betting opportunities on its site.
“You’ve got to be careful if you get a link in an email or something on social media saying, ‘Hey be a part of my fantasy football league.’ You want to deal with people you know in these leagues and you want to make sure you’re dealing with the sites that operate legitimately,” Wheeler said.
She said the beginning of football season and March Madness are the two biggest times they see scammers taking on sports bettors.
“When you’re downloading an app make sure you’re doing it from the app store and when you look at the app store look at reviews on that app,” Wheeler said.
She said the app at the top may not always be the one you want because those companies pay for the top app spot.
“It may just be off a letter or two in name,” Wheeler said. “You want to look for the number of downloads, number of comments, and reviews.”
Wheeler said it is best to read the terms of service before signing up because even legitimate websites can have clauses where they are allowed to withhold money.
“You want to know how they’re going to use your personal information and you want to make sure your money is properly safe or your payment method is being properly secured,” Wheeler said.
She said it is best to do your own research, not only when it comes to which app or website to bet on, but also on the teams and players your choose.
”There’s a lot of people out there that say they’re handicappers and they’re gonna sell you inside information you know whether it’s for fantasy or if it’s for some type of other betting and doesn’t pay them because they don’t have inside information and they’re just trying to get your money,” Wheeler said.
Wheeler said many of these sites get money by giving you a free trial and then charging your card once the trial is up.
”Know who you’re dealing with, make sure it’s legitimate, again make sure first of all its legal to do it and you’re working with a site that’s properly registered,” Wheeler said.
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Valley non-profit helps furry friends find forever homes by paying vet bills
LYNDHURST, Va. (WHSV) - Pet owners know how quickly vet bills can add up.
Friends of the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is a non-profit organization that functions off of donations to help the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center meet the medical needs of the pets that come through their doors.
In the month of August, the group said they spent about $8,000 on vet bills for the shelter’s residents. That was spent on 37 vet visits, 11 surgeries and dental care, and one critical care stay.
Friends of SVASC Board Member, Kelly Jackson, said that is more than usual.
“The shelter is actually seeing higher-than-normal amounts of animals right now, as most shelters are everywhere. That leads to more submissions to us for medical help,” said Jackson.
SVASC is an open-intake shelter, so they have to take the pets that come their way. Much of their budget goes to things like pet food, staff pay, along with basic medical care. When a pet has a more expensive need, that’s where Friends of SVASC comes in.
“Those cases are all medical cases that are not within their budget to help, so in order for those animals to be healthy and to have a better chance at getting adopted, some of them had surgeries that they needed,” said Jackson.
Friends of SVASC is hosting a fundraiser next month. Woofstock is an event with live music, vendors, and food trucks. It will take place on Oct. 8 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Plaza Antigua in Waynesboro.
The shelter is always looking for fosters and adopters, so to see the available pets visit their website.
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New tech repair shop provides fast fixes for phones, tablets, laptops and more
DULUTH, Minn., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Duluth at 1405 Miller Trunk Highway. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less.
The store is owned by Hyle Erwin, who owns five additional locations in Minnesota and six stores across Utah and Nebraska.
"Duluth is an excellent neighborhood in need of a reliable and affordable electronics repair shop," Erwin said. "I'm looking forward to bringing convenient and affordable device repairs to this area and making Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions the top-of-mind service for customers here."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy® and Google Pixel™ smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 750 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations are rebranding as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions.
"We are excited to serve people in Duluth with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1405 Miller Trunk Hwy Suite 200, Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 464-4430
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, formerly known as uBreakiFix, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues and most other tech mishaps at more than 750 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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New tech repair shop provides fast fixes for phones, tablets, laptops and more
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Mooresville at 124 Argus Lane in the The Village at Byers Creek. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less.
The store is locally owned by Larkin Hawkins and Casey Higgins. This will be Hawkins; first location, while Higgins owns additional locations in Concord and Huntersville.
"As a family-owned and operated store, we are looking forward to bringing quality repair and excellent customer service to the Mooresville area," said Hawkins. "Everyone can relate to the saying 'technology is great until it's not.' Our repair experts understand the importance technology plays in peoples' lives and are trained to get your devices back up and running in less than an hour so our customers can return to their busy schedules in no time."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy® and Google Pixel™ smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 750 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations are rebranding as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions.
"We are excited to serve people in Mooresville with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
124 Argus Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 360-2608
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, formerly known as uBreakiFix, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues and most other tech mishaps at more than 750 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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K-12 public schools across Arizona will commemorate the occasion with a wide range of activities, lessons, and competitions
TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University (SCETL) has partnered with the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy to celebrate Constitution Day (September 17, 2022) and the newly established Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Celebration Day, which will be observed on September 26 this year.
Civic Celebration Day was signed into law in 2020 by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to celebrate a day when a majority of classroom instruction in the state's K-12 public schools is devoted to civics education. School districts and charter schools across Arizona are encouraged to use a wide range of engaging activities to teach students about civics. The week honors Justice Sandra Day O'Connor taking her seat on the bench as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court and commends her dedication to promoting civics education.
"We are proud to partner with the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy to empower teachers, students, and Arizona citizens with civic education content," said Dr. Paul Carrese, founding director of the school. "As Justice O'Connor warned us, the country faces a civics crisis, and our school is ready to help bridge this alarming gap," he added.
To commemorate the occasion, the Center for Political Thought and Leadership at ASU (CPTL), a center under the umbrella of SCETL, has developed and delivered extensive programming in the summer of 2022 for teachers and high school students on American civics.
- During the week between Constitution Day (September 17, 2022) and Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day (September 26, 2022), CPTL will offer to provide expert visits to classrooms, connecting current issues and events with the principles of American civics; offer ready-made, short lesson plan designs; and present a special civics seminar for teachers hosted by CPTL in September and October.
"The Center for Political Thought and Leadership at ASU has the sole mission of supporting civic education and we are grateful for Governor Ducey's commitment to civic education," said Dr. Lucian Spataro, interim director of the center. "Civic Celebration Day takes us one step closer to increase civic literacy in our state, and we are excited to provide teachers across Arizona with tools and content to share with their students," he added.
As part of the collaborative effort, the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy will pay tribute to their founder by:
- On Monday, September 26, launch its national O'Connor Civics Challenge for middle school students to express their civics knowledge through essays, art, music, poetry, or videos to earn laptops and other educational tools.
- On Tuesday, September 27, a reception will honor Justice O'Connor, including the impact she has made in Arizona.
- On Wednesday, September 28, the institute will present the webcast premiere "The Future of the Court" featuring professor Christina Rodríguez (Yale Law School and a former law clerk of Justice O'Connor) and Adam White (American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C.). Rodriguez and White both served on the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States; Rodríguez was the commission's co-chair.
"Civics education is vitally important to Justice O'Connor and the Institute she founded," said Sarah Suggs, president and CEO of the Institute. "We are committed to multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement, each embodied in the life work of Justice O'Connor and are honored to work with SCETL."
The Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy was founded by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. The nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3), continues her distinguished legacy and lifetime work to advance American democracy through multigenerational civil discourse, civics education and civic engagement. Visit oconnorinstitute.org.
The School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University (SCETL) is an academic unit inside The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Founded in 2017, the school combines liberal arts education with civic education, including outside-the-classroom learning experiences, to prepare students for leadership roles in the public and private sectors. The school also hosts a robust public program of civic education through its Civic Discourse Project, which addresses the pressing issues of our times and emphasizes civil disagreement. Visit scetl.asu.edu.
The Center for Political Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University (CPTL) is part of the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at ASU. The center aims to further research in American political thought and to support civic education at all levels both within and beyond the classroom environment. The center supports scholars, teachers, and students in their efforts to understand and improve American political society. We are nonpartisan and inter-ideological, focused on the pursuit of knowledge and the practice of truth as common goods for American politics and culture. Visit cptl.asu.edu.
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O'Connor Institute Media Contact: Heather Schader: heather@OConnorInstitute.org | (602) 730-3300 x8 | @SDOInstitute
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CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution, payable September 12, 2022 to shareholders of record August 31, 2022, together with the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date (YTD) from the following sources. The fiscal year is November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022. All amounts are expressed per share of common stock based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which may differ from federal income tax regulations.
The Fund will issue a separate 19(a) notice at the time of each monthly distribution using the most current financial information available. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's managed distribution plan.
The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of the fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
* Simple arithmetic average of each of the past five annual returns.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP) is a closed-end diversified investment management company. The Fund's primary investment objectives are current income and long-term growth of income. The Fund seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income securities of companies in the public utilities industry. For more information, visit the Fund's website at www.dpimc.com/dnp or call the Fund at (800) 864-0629.
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XI'AN, China, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP ("EUBG" or the "Company") (OTCBB: EUBG), a digital marketing consulting company, announced that it has changed its auditors from Centurion ZD CPA & Co. ("CZD" or "Former Auditor") to Prager Metis CPAs, LLC ("PragerMetis" or "Successor Auditor") effective September 7, 2022.
On September 7, 2022, Entrepreneur Universe Bright Group (the "Company") dismissed its independent accountant, Centurion ZD CPA & Co. ("CZD"), an audit firm headquartered in Hong Kong.
On September 7, 2022, the Board of Directors, of the Company announces that it has appointed Prager Metis CPAs, LLC ("PragerMetis") as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year end December 31, 2022.
The report of independent registered public accounting firm of CZD regarding the Company's financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
About ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP
ENTREPRENEUR UNIVERSE BRIGHT GROUP is a digital marketing consultation company with its main operation in China, providing marketing consulting services to Chinese start-up companies. The company provides consulting services, sourcing and marketing services in China through its PRC subsidiary with support from its HK subsidiary. Its PRC subsidiary provides services aimed at connecting businesses with e-commerce platforms. The integrated service platform focuses on strategic marketing and consulting. The company's mission is to help start-up companies and small-size companies and guide these companies' founders in utilizing the company's digital marketing consulting plan to reach their business goals. For more information about the Company, please visit: http://www.eubggroup.com/.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may, "will, "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company's statements regarding trading on the OTCBB market and closing the initial public offering are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; financial condition and results of operations; product and service demand and acceptance; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; changes in technology; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
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WHIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NatraCure, the manufacturer of cutting-edge health and wellness technologies, is introducing their new line of Chemotherapy products, which are designed to combat the side-effects of chemotherapy.
NatraCure's Advanced Gel Chemotherapy Mitts and Slippers each utilize cold therapy, which is often recommended by medical professionals as a means to help reduce peripheral neuropathy and nail loss that results from chemotherapy treatments. When applied during and after treatments, the cold therapy can constrict blood vessels, which may help reduce the amount of chemotherapy drug that reaches the fingers and toes. Their Advanced Gel Chemotherapy Cap uses the same cold therapy technology to help reduce hair loss related to chemotherapy treatments.
"Our customers said they were having great success minimizing neuropathy with our cold therapy socks and mittens," says COO and Product Development Director, Jim Busch. "So we set out to give them something even better: a more advanced lineup of Mitts, Slippers, and Cap--specifically designed to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy."
The Mitts, Slippers, and Cap all use NatraCure's new innovative GEL/ICE™ technology, which includes gel ice cubes that are surrounded by a body of fluid-like cooling gel. "We've built our reputation on the quality of our gel products," says Busch. "But our new GEL/ICE absolutely stays colder for longer than any cooling gel we've ever created."
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, during October and November, NatraCure is donating 100% of the profits from website sales of their Advanced Cooling Gel Chemotherapy Mitts to National Breast Cancer Foundation.
"We are honored to support National Breast Cancer Foundation in their mission to inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer." says President of B2C Sales and Marketing, Ben Tiffany. "They've done an amazing job providing services for early detection, education, and support for over 30 years and we're thrilled to help."
NatraCure, a privately held company based in Whippany, NJ, which has provided the professional healthcare market with top-notch recovery solutions for over 20 years, has now adapted the same medical technologies for consumer use. With outstanding customer care, their famous 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and smarter solutions for pain, discomfort and recovery, the NatraCure team lives and breathes their motto every day: Your comfort is our goal.
For more information about the new NatraCure line of Advanced Gel Chemotherapy products and more innovative solutions, visit www.natracure.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have been tested throughout history, but on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the National Press Club's historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee.
Confirmed contestants representing the politicians team are 2019 champion Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH), Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), and Rep. Madeline Dean (D-PA).
Those confirmed in the press corner are Ramtin Arablouei, Co-Host of NPR's podcast Throughline, Amy Wang, National Political Reporter for the Washington Post, Eric Geller, Reporter for POLITICO, Farnoush Amiri, Congressional Reporter for The Associated Press, and Martine Powers, Senior Host of The Washington Post's daily news podcast "Post Reports."
National Press Club President Jen Judson of Defense News will serve as the host of this year's Bee, while Dr. Jacques Bailly, the Scripps National Spelling Bee's official pronouncer and 1980 winner of their competition, will officiate. Spellebrity judges include 2021 Bee Champion Zaila Avant-garde and 2022 Bee Champion Harini Logan.
Politicians are coming off a win in 2019, the last time the Bee was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington press corps returns after the three-year hiatus and more competitive as ever as they look to take home an NPC Bee Champion Cup. Now tied with three victories a-piece over the last nine years of competition both teams are ready to go head-to-head.
The first such event was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown, which was won by members of the House and Senate. The Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee was reinstituted on its 100th anniversary in 2013 and has become a Washington tradition since.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the Bee will start at 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets to this event, please click here. Tickets will also be available at the door, along with a cash bar and complimentary snacks.
PRESS CONTACT: Kate Helster, khelster@press.org, (202) 662-7516
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on developments this week in the murder case of journalist Jeff German of the Las Vegas Review.
"In a week of fast-moving events, we wanted to congratulate the Las Vegas police department for their swift and professional work in finding and arresting a suspect in Jeff German's murder. This was clearly a priority for the department and the community, and as sad as the story is, we find hope that Las Vegas was not going to let this go but was determined to chase the leads and do the work. And some of the journalism -- online and on television -- was no doubt helpful in leading to an arrest.
We cannot remember an elected politician attacking a journalist like this. We hope never to see it again. So far, 39 journalists have been killed in the U.S. during our history, and many of those were in the Civil War. Since 2003, 10 journalists have been killed in our country in six incidents. The Capital Gazette, where the newsroom was attacked because of what was written, comes immediately to mind. It was not long ago. Journalists can be killed while doing their work.
Las Vegas reacted as a community that did not want to lose its journalism and wanted to protect its journalists. In a week of awful events, that stood apart. The actions of reporters and the police were inspiring."
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. With 3,000 members representing every major news organization, the club is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged, global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
Contact: Bill McCarren for the National Press Club, 202-662-7534
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Redbud Medicine, the Delaware-headquartered contract research organization (CRO) announced on Monday following the completion of a series A round fundraising in which MING Bioventures Capital, Delian Capital and the existing Angel round investor Hongfeng Capital all participated. Legend Star led the Series pre-A round fundraising about less than a year ago.
Redbud Medicine is a next-generation clinical CRO focusing on science-based clinical development services. The company offers full-service development from bench to bedside with the goal of reducing traditional clinical study timelines, improving overall quality and value-driven, cost containment. Redbud's global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas and global clinical development. They work with sponsors to provide several bespoke options including digital solutions and training for companies new to the drug development space.
In recent years the investment to biotech industry in China has reached to a new record which is around four times higher than the investment in US and Europe. The active investment has boosted the industry growth rapidly and many biotech companies from China are seeking for novel drug registration at FDA and EMA.
A spokesperson for the company offered some more details in an interview, "The new financing enables Redbud to streamline execution of clinical trials from protocol design, CRF creation, and ongoing medical review through the final CSR. Using a streamline digital platform to reduce redundant tasks and improve quality of regulatory documents, data cleaning activity, real-time data review and CSR drafting, the company obtained sufficient funds to support the planned growth and lay a solid foundation for global expansion in the near future," he said.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ: UROY) (TSXV: URC) ("URC" or the "Company") announces that it has published its unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended July 31, 2022, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
As at July 31, 2022, the Company had approximately C$133 million in cash, marketable securities and physical uranium holdings.
Physical uranium holdings at July 31, 2022 were 1,548,068 pounds U3O8, which were acquired by URC at a weighted average cost of US$42.31 per pound. Based on the most recent daily spot price published by TradeTech LLC of US$51.50, the net realizable value of such holdings has increased by approximately C$22 million since the acquisition dates.
During the three months ended July 31, 2022, the Company distributed 1,062,248 common shares pursuant to its previously announced at-the-market equity program through the facilities of the TSX-V and NASDAQ for net proceeds of approximately C$3.8 million.
Uranium Royalty Corp. (URC) is the world's only uranium-focused royalty and streaming company and the only pure-play uranium listed company on the NASDAQ. URC provides investors with uranium commodity price exposure through strategic acquisitions in uranium interests, including royalties, streams, debt and equity in uranium companies, as well as through holdings of physical uranium. The Company is well positioned as a capital provider to an industry needing massive investments in global productive capacity to meet the growing need for uranium as fuel for carbon-free nuclear energy. URC has deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in the uranium industry. The Company's management and the Board include individuals with decades of combined experience in the uranium and nuclear energy sectors, including specific expertise in mine finance, project identification and evaluation, mine development and uranium sales and trading.
Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Capital Income Fund (NYSE: VCIF) today announced a distribution of $0.0710 per share pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "Plan"), payable as follows:
Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund pays a minimum monthly distribution to shareholders at a stated annual rate as a percentage of the 3-month average net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund's shares prior to the month of distribution. The distribution is calculated as 8% of the previous three-month average NAV, divided by 12. The primary purpose of the Plan is to provide investors with consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic distributions from the Fund, regardless of when or whether income is earned or capital gains are realized. Distributions under the Plan may consist of (i) net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gains, (iii) net realized long-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, (iv) return of capital (or other capital sources). With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the Fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution, as well as certain other related information. The Fund expects to issue any such notice and press release on or about the distribution payment date.
The Fund had approximately $1.9 million in cash as of August 31, 2022. A new monthly net asset value per share of $10.56 was produced on August 31, 2022. For information on the Fund's current net asset value per share, please visit the Fund's website at vcif.us.
The Plan will be subject to periodic review by the Board, and the Board may amend the terms of the Plan including amending the annual rate of payment or may terminate the Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund's shareholders. The Fund's distribution rate may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in realized and projected market returns, Fund performance, and other factors. There can be no assurance that an unanticipated change in market conditions or other unforeseen factors will not result in a change in the Fund's distribution rate at a future time. The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Fund's shares. The public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks to which the Fund is exposed. The duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects cannot be determined with certainty. In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, and an exemptive order received by the Fund from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund will provide its shareholders of record on each distribution date with a 19(a) Notice and issue an accompanying press release disclosing the sources of its distribution payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income. This information will be forthcoming later this month.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in 19(a) Notices are only estimates and are not provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Information on the Fund's 19(a) Notices, if any, can be found at www.vcif.us. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors' expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund's investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors' confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. An investment in the Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing, prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. For further details, please visit Vertical Capital Income Fund's website at vcif.us.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of Vertical Capital Income Fund that are based on the Fund's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release.
Vertical Capital Income Fund (VCIF) is an NYSE-listed closed-end fund that seeks monthly income by investing primarily in performing non-agency residential whole loans secured by real estate. As a secondary strategy the Fund aims to provide total return by acquiring performing residential loans at a discount to the unpaid principal balance (UPB). VCIF realizes capital gains as loans are paid off before maturity. For more information visit VCIF.us and connect with the Fund on Twitter.
Oakline Advisors, LLC is the adviser to Vertical Capital Income Fund. Founded in 2013, Oakline Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that specializes in the residential whole loan market. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dallas, TX-based Behringer. Since its inception in 1989, Behringer, together with its affiliates, has raised equity of more than $6 billion in assets through public and private fund structures. For more information about Oakline and Behringer please visit their respective websites at oaklineadvisors.com and behringerinvestments.com.
Fund shares are identified by CUSIP 92535C104
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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the risk of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has "significantly increased," following ongoing fighting around the site.
"Let me be clear, the shelling around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant must stop," IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said in a brief recorded statement released on Friday.
Grossi also warned that the ongoing crisis might require the plant to shut down its last operating reactor. That would set into motion a chain of events that could intensify the current nuclear crisis. Here's how.
Nuclear plants need electricity
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is the largest in Europe, capable of producing thousands of megawatts of electricity. But the plant also needs power from the same electricity grid it feeds.
The power is used to run the various parts of the plant, including its safety and cooling systems. Specifically, nuclear power plants require water to be pumped constantly through their cores in order to function safely, and the pumps need electricity.
At Zaporizhzhia, the power is normally supplied by four high-voltage lines, which connect the nuclear complex to Ukraine's electricity grid, but the conflict has seen those lines systematically cut. The last 750kV line was severed on September 3, according to the IAEA.
A backup line was disconnected two days later due to a fire on the site. In a press conference shortly after returning from Zaporizhzhia, Grossi told reporters that he believed the power lines were being deliberately targeted:
"It is clear that those who have these military aims know very well... to hit where it hurts so that the plant becomes very, very problematic," he told reporters shortly after returning from the plant.
Zaporizhzhia has been making its own power, but that's a limited solution
Since losing its last connection to the grid on Sept. 5, the nuclear plant has been powering itself in so-called "islanding operation mode." Under this setup, the Unit 6 reactor has been producing low levels of electricity that are running the rest of the facility.
The reactors at Zaporizhzhia are designed to operate in this mode during startup, according to a nuclear engineer who worked directly with the reactors at Zaporizhzhia when the plant began operations in the 1980s, but who was not authorized to speak publicly by his current employer.
"It's not good, it cannot be done for a long time," he says. The problem is less to do with the reactor itself than the turbine, generators and other systems–all of which are designed to run at significantly higher power levels than islanding operation mode provides.
Adding to the problem, Grossi said in his statement, is the increasing strain on the plant's Ukrainian operators. Many of the plant's current staff of just under 1,000 live in the nearby town of Enerhodar. Its water, sewage and electrical supplies have all been disrupted in recent days by the same fighting that's damaged the lines around the plant.
"The shelling is putting in danger operators and their families, making it difficult to adequately staff the plant," Grossi says.
Shutting down the last reactor will trigger emergency generators
With conditions deteriorating, it seems more likely that Ukrainian authorities will decide to power down the last reactor. But in the short term, that could exacerbate the crisis.
That's because nuclear reactors are more like charcoal grills than gas stoves. Even after they're shut off, they remain hot for a long period of time. Water must still circulate in the cores to prevent a meltdown.
With its reactors shut down, Zaporizhzhia will switch to backup emergency diesel generators to keep the reactors cool. The emergency generators themselves are a tried-and-true method for cooling a nuclear reactor. In fact, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires U.S. plants to switch to emergency diesel generators immediately, bypassing the "islanding operation mode" used in Zaporizhzhia.
"We don't want to go on the diesel generators, but it's a situation you can abide by for awhile," says Steven Nesbit, a nuclear engineer and member of the American Nuclear Society's rapid response taskforce, which is tracking the current crisis. For example, after losing power during Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in Florida operated for days on emergency diesel power.
If the generators run out of fuel, a meltdown could occur
According to the IAEA, the Zaporizhzhia plant has more than a dozen emergency generators standing by. Normally, the plant holds a 10-day reserve of diesel fuel, the agency says, and currently has approximately 2,250 tonnes of fuel available.
If that fuel is depleted, or the generators are damaged in further fighting, it could trigger a meltdown.
But Nesbit says that doesn't necessarily mean there would be a Chernobyl-like catastrophe. The meltdown at Chernobyl was due to a unique mix of design flaws and operator error that would be essentially impossible to replicate at Zaporizhzhia.
And unlike the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011, some of the reactors at Zaporizhzhia have already been shut down for a while, allowing the nuclear fuel to cool somewhat, Nesbit says.
Even in the worst case scenario, the reactors at Zaporizhzhia are a modern design surrounded by a heavy "containment" building, Nesbit says. "It's reinforced concrete, typically about three to four feet of that; it's designed to withstand very high internal pressures."
That could allow it to hold in any radioactive material.
But the world's nuclear agency doesn't want to test any of this. And for that reason, Grossi is calling on all sides to implement a safety zone immediately.
"There is no time to waste," he says.
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Metro Denver and its suburbs are arguing over the growing unhoused population CPR News | By Andrew Kenney Published September 9, 2022 at 2:53 PM MDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Listen • 3:54 Metro Denver is sparring with a wealthy suburb over who is responsible for a growing unhoused population. Copyright 2022 CPR News
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Car thefts rose by 6% nationwide in 2021, and parts of the Mountain West saw some of the nation’s highest theft rates, according to data published last week by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Colorado's stolen car rate – about 661 thefts per 100,000 people – was the nation’s highest, and it marked a 32% increase over 2020. New Mexico and Nevada also made the top ten.
Among metropolitan areas, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ranked No. 2 in the country, followed by Pueblo, Colo., and Albuquerque, N.M. Billings, Mont., ranked No. 7.
Cale Gould is with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority, or CATPA. He said the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the uptick.
“Colorado was not absent from that,” Gould said. “We experienced those increases when jails were unable to take offenders due to COVID concerns, reductions in law enforcement personnel…. Many agencies have noted they’ve been understaffed and that (can lead to) increases in crime as well.”
CATPA has an up-to-date map of "hot spots" on its website that allows car owners to check if they live in an area with higher theft. Gould said this is one of many ways people can keep their vehicles safe.
“Go straight down to your house,” Gould said. “Go to your business. Look at incidents of auto thefts this year in your area, and that will give you an idea of how safe your area is. You combine that with if your car is a targeted vehicle, and you start to get an idea of how particularly targeted your vehicle may be, and you can take additional steps as needed to secure yourself and your property.”
CATPA encourages vehicle owners to lock their cars, take their keys with them and park in well-lit areas.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, the O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West in Montana, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Before creating ABC's Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson was a promising performer. Now she's made history as the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the Emmys comedy category.
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Before creating ABC's Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson was a promising performer. Now she's made history as the first Black woman to be nominated three times in the Emmys comedy category.
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In Tennessee, teens who sought judicial permission for an abortion instead of their parents no longer have that option. Judges and others who helped teens now worry about what options are left.
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In Tennessee, teens who sought judicial permission for an abortion instead of their parents no longer have that option. Judges and others who helped teens now worry about what options are left.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Matthew J. Smith, director of the Center for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at University College London, about the commonwealth's complicated history.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Matthew J. Smith, director of the Center for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery at University College London, about the commonwealth's complicated history.
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Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland. The people of Edinburgh — where the Queen's expected to lie at rest in the coming days — reflect on her legacy.
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Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland. The people of Edinburgh — where the Queen's expected to lie at rest in the coming days — reflect on her legacy.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rebecca Jennings about her essay in Vox, "In The Rings of Power, it's not horrifying to be a woman," about the role of women in the Lord of the Rings prequel series.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rebecca Jennings about her essay in Vox, "In The Rings of Power, it's not horrifying to be a woman," about the role of women in the Lord of the Rings prequel series.
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News brief
Even as the fall season knocks on our door, there were 96 wildfires burning on Sept 9. and campers should be wary.
One of the nation’s largest wildfires right now is the Moose Fire, burning northwest of Salmon, Idaho.
Driving winds pushed it to over 120,000 acres Wednesday night. Evacuations have taken place, and it is threatening municipal water resources.
Chuck Mark is the forest supervisor of the Salmon Challis National Forest, where that fire is burning. He says his fire season started in the Southwest, where the massive Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire threatened water resources for Las Vegas, New Mexico.
“And little did I know that, here we are, one, two, three, four months later, we’d be fighting fire in our backyard here in Salmon to try to preserve our municipal watershed here,” he said.
The night that the blaze took off, fire personnel discussed other small wildfires they’d had to deal with recently, too, including from campfires in an area where they aren’t allowed.
Even as evenings cool off in many areas, brush is still dry from summer heat waves. Campers should be careful with their fires and check fire regulations. Residents should prep evacuation go-bags if they live in an area that could be affected by wildfire.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, the O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West in Montana, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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High court blocks recognition of LGBTQ campus at Yeshiva U
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a court order that would have forced Yeshiva University to recognize an LGBTQ group as an official campus club.
The court acted Friday in a brief order signed by Justice Sonia Sotomayor that indicated the court would have more to say on the topic at some point.
The university, an Orthodox Jewish institution in New York, argued that granting recognition to the group, the YU Pride Alliance, “would violate its sincere religious beliefs.”
On the other side, the club said Yeshiva already has recognized a gay pride club at its law school.
A New York state court sided with the student group and ordered the university to recognize the club immediately. The matter is on appeal in the state court system, but judges there refused to put the order on hold in the meantime.
The Supreme Court has been very receptive to religious freedom claims in recent years.
In June, conservatives who hold a 6-3 majority struck down a Maine program prohibiting state funds from being spent at religious schools and ruled a high school football coach in Washington state has the right to pray on the field after games.
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‘Project Healing Waters’ helps struggling veterans through fly fishing
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - According to the U.S. Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs, an average 22 veterans die by suicide each day. The wounds of war can be too much for many of the men and women returning home.
A group in Beckley is working to give struggling veterans a lifeline through fly fishing. They are part of a group called ‘Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing,’ a national organization with chapters located across the country.
Mike Davis, who runs the Raleigh County group, served in the U.S. Air Force and was part of the mission that helped free American hostages from Iran in 1980. But when he returned home, he said he found it difficult, suffering from bouts of depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
“We’re out here drinking coffee, eating donuts, and telling lies,” he joked. It’s a non judgmental environment. We’re all suffering the same stuff. We’ve been down the same road.”
Steve Kemper, another wounded veteran, suffered a number of injuries to his body and back while serving in the U.S. Army and in Iraq. Now paralyzed, he works to help others through the same struggles.
“For many veterans, you don’t want to admit that you have a problem sometimes. It seems easier to hide that sometimes than to seek help.”
The group meets at the Maxwell Hill Community Center in Beckley to learn and practice for their trips on the water.
While the water doesn’t wash away all their troubles, Kemper said it is a start. “You get immersed in what’s going on out there on the water and you forget about the other stuff. Even if it’s just for a day. You can forget about all your troubles and things that are on your mind.”
Davis said the group is open to new members. Healing Waters will meet next on September 15, at 5 p.m., at the Maxwell Hill Community Center. While the non-profit covers all the costs for veterans, Davis said the organization is currently looking for swift boat sponsors for their trips out on the water.
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Blue Water Area high school football scores for Week 3
Welcome to Week 3 of the 2022 MHSAA football season.
We'll be updating our scoreboard with up-to-the-minute scores from Blue Water Area games on Friday and Saturday. Be sure to refresh this page and check back often.
WEEK 3
Friday's games
Almont at Imlay City — 7 p.m.
Armada at Croswell-Lexington — 7 p.m.
Burton Atherton at Capac — 7 p.m. (8-Player)
Marlette at Ubly — 7 p.m.
Marysville at St. Clair Shores South Lake — 7 p.m.
Memphis at Sandusky — 7 p.m.
New Haven Merritt Academy at Bay City All Saints — 7 p.m. (8-Player)
Peck at Akron-Fairgrove — 7 p.m. (8-Player)
Port Huron Northern at Macomb L'Anse Creuse North — 7 p.m.
St. Clair at Marine City — 7 p.m.
Warren Mott at Port Huron — 7 p.m.
Yale at North Branch — 7 p.m.
Saturday's games
Cardinal Mooney at Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett — 12 p.m.
Detroit University Prep at Richmond — 1 p.m.
Toledo Christian (OH) at Deckerville — 6 p.m. (8-Player)
Contact Brenden Welper at bwelper@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @BrendenWelper.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The Hawaii home of Gary Ruby, who was murdered and encased in cement in a bathtub in his home, has been sold for about $2.57 million, the listing agent confirmed to KITV4 News.
Heidi Bertucci of Corcoran Pacific Properties, who is the listing agent, says the deal closed Friday for about $80,000 over asking price. The East Oahu home in the exclusive Hawaii Loa Ridge gated community was listed just about a month ago.
Bertucci told KITV4 that she received multiple offers from local and Mainland buyers that were all aware of what happened in the home.
"The buyer lived in Hawaii already and will an owner-occupant," she said. "They love the home, just like Gary and the previous owners did because of its architecture, view and location. They are the perfect new owners."
The home was listed for just under $2.5 million.
Ruby purchased the 2,327 sq. ft. home for about $2.2 million about two years ago.
“I didn’t know what to expect when listing the home and how buyers would react but shortly after going on the market I realized there’s lots of interest and still lots of buyers in this price range, even more then when I sold the home two years ago,” Bertucci said. “There were obviously some buyers that weren’t interested when they knew what happened in the home but lots of buyers weren’t bothered by it.”
She says presenting the home the right way and making it look stunning with staging and "amazing" pictures made people see its real beauty and took away from what happened.
"It ultimately helped me in selling this stunning home to a great new owner that will get to enjoy it," Bertucci said.
The infamous home was the site of a murder investigation in early March 2022, after Honolulu police discovered Ruby's body in a bathtub inside the home.
Duane Shimogawa has more than 15 years of experience in the media industry with stints as a reporter/anchor at several TV and radio stations, as well as newspapers such as Pacific Business News, Hawaii News Now, KNDU/KNDO-TV, and more.
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HILO, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A damaging report by the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission revealed unsuitable conditions at Hilo's exceedingly crowded correctional facility.
The report is based on a recent visit to the Hilo Community Correctional Center from staff with the Commission.
The account detailed “egregious” overcrowding in three of its buildings, particularly in the Punahele portion of the facility. The center is said to be designed to fit a capacity of 152 people, but the head count as it stands is 259 -- putting the facility at a 170% occupancy rate.
Aside from overcrowding, the report cited serious safety concerns, lack of basic necessities, and federal detention standards that are not being met, which calls on the Hawaii Department of Public Safety (PSD) to address and fix.
A spokesperson with the PSD issued the following statement on the oversight commission report:
“Most of the report details the initial steps immediately taken by the Department of Public Safety (PSD) to address the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission concerns.
The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission was created in part, to establish maximum inmate population limits at each facility and formulate policies and procedures to prevent the inmate population from exceeding the maximum capacity established by the Commission. The PSD administration has been working closely with and has been responsive to the Commission. Now that the Oversight Commission has hired a much-needed coordinator, PSD will work closely with her to ensure the Commission’s statutory mandates are carried out. We look forward to the Commission establishing policies and procedures, and the Department anticipates receipt of recommendations to address overcrowding, infrastructure limitations, inadequate funding, and any other concerns the commission may have.
The overcrowded and deteriorating conditions at HCCC are nothing new, have been a problem that the Department has expressed concern over for years, and is a matter of public record. PSD works with the court and the Hawaii Paroling Authority (HPA) whenever possible to affect the release of those in the Department’s custody and care who do not pose a danger to themselves and/or the community. It is also important to remember, PSD does not exercise release authority over the vast majority of those in custody. Release authority rests with the courts and the HPA. When an individual is ordered by the courts to be detained in jail, the Department must take the person in custody.
The Department of Public Safety has made no secret of the fact that HCCC is aged and antiquated as are all of PSD’s facilities statewide. HCCC has severe infrastructure and space limitations, which limits what can be constructed at that current location. The Department received funding for a project that is underway to add a new 48-bed housing unit to the current cramped site but adding beds does not completely address the chronic overcrowding. Over the past several years the Department has asked for funding to pursue relocation. PSD will continue to ask for legislative help to relocate in future sessions.”
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After being tested in the minor leagues, the size of each base will be increased by three inches, with the goal of reducing injuries and encouraging more stolen base attempts.
Major League Baseball announced Friday three rules changes to take effect in the 2023 season, after receiving a majority vote from the Competition Committee. The players union has expressed disapproval of two of the new rules.
A pitch timer will limit the amount of time a pitcher can take between pitches. Pitchers will have up to 15 seconds between pitches when the bases are empty and up to 20 seconds between pitches with at least one runner on base. The change is expected to speed up the pace of play and shorten game times.
Another new rule will put restrictions on the defensive shifts teams are allowed to employ.
Two infielders will be required to be positioned on each side of the second base and all four infielders must be positioned within the outer boundary of the infield. MLB says the changes "will return the game to a more traditional aesthetic" with the goal of "encouraging more balls in play, giving players more opportunities to showcase their athleticism, and offsetting the growing trend of alignments that feature four outfielders."
The league will also implement larger bases in 2023, increasing from 15 inches square to 18 inches square. Larger bases have reduced base-related injuries by 13.5% in the Minor Leagues this season, according to the league. Additionally, the larger bases reduce the distance between bases by 4.5 inches, which the league expects will encourage more base stealing.
League commissioner Robert Manfred praised the rules changes in a statement.
"These steps are designed to improve pace of play, increase action, and reduce injuries, all of which are goals that have overwhelming support among our fans," Manfred said.
"Throughout the extensive testing of recent years, Minor League personnel and a wide range of fans -- from the most loyal to casual observers -- have recognized the collective impact of these changes in making the game even better and more enjoyable. We appreciate the participation of the representatives of the Major League Players and Umpires in this process."
The Major League Baseball Players Association issued a statement expressing the union's disapproval of the new rules regarding the pitch clock and defensive shifts.
"Player leaders from across the league were engaged in on-field rules negotiations through the Competition Committee, and they provided specific and actionable feedback on the changes proposed by the Commissioner's Office," the players association said.
"Major League Baseball was unwilling to meaningfully address the areas of concern that Players raised, and as a result, Players on the Competition Committee voted unanimously against the implementation of the rules covering defensive shifts and the use of a pitch timer."
The Competition Committee which voted to adopt the new rules was created as a part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the league and the players association earlier this year.
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VIDEO: Former principal facing charges after shoving special needs student, authorities say
FRESNO, Calif. (TMX/Gray News) - School district officials released a video that reportedly shows a now-former principal shoving an elementary school student with special needs.
The Fresno Unified School District released the video it says involves former Wolters Elementary School Principal Brian Vollhardt shoving a student to the ground in June.
In a press conference Thursday, Superintendent Bob Nelson said that on the morning of June 7, Vollhardt joined a small group of students in the cafeteria.
Nelson said that a student got upset and “instead of de-escalating the situation” the former principal chose to “shove the student down aggressively.”
The video reportedly shows Vollhardt and two other adults speaking to that student. The student could be seen pointing at Vollhardt and stepping close to him. The student steps up to Vollhardt a second time and he can be seen forcefully shoving the student’s chest, causing the student to fall backward.
Nelson said the student involved is “physically OK” and has been provided support since the incident was reported on June 8. Vollhardt was placed on administrative leave while the district launched an investigation, and on June 9, the district reported the incident to the Fresno Police Department and Child Protective Services.
According to Nelson, when the district initiated disciplinary proceedings, Vollhardt resigned.
“The district has no interest in retaining employees who engage in this type of harmful behavior toward students,” Nelson said.
Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama said the video “was shocking” to him.
“As a parent of a child close in age to the victim who also suffers from anxiety and doesn’t always handle situations in the best way, it is abhorrent and troubling as to how somebody who’s supposed to protect this child, and provide support, treated them,” Balderrama said.
The police chief said Vollhardt has been charged with willful cruelty to a minor and that interviews are still being conducted in the case.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. TMX contributed to this story.
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DETROIT, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), (NYSE: AXL) will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference on September 13 and Morgan Stanley's 10th Annual Laguna Conference on September 14. AAM management expects to discuss current pertinent industry trends, including ongoing production volatility.
AAM is scheduled to webcast the fireside chat presentation at the Morgan Stanley conference at 11:05 a.m. PT on September 14. The live audio webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations page on AAM's website (www.aam.com). A replay of the webcast will be available following the event.
About AAM
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit aam.com.
Our presentation may contain "forward-looking" statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties described in our most recent filings on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and actual results may differ materially. Our presentation also may include certain non-GAAP financial measures. Information regarding these non-GAAP measures, as well as a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP financial information, is available on AAM's website (www.aam.com).
For more information:
Investor Contact:
David H. Lim
Head of Investor Relations
(313) 758-2006
david.lim@aam.com
Media Contact:
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Vice President, Marketing & Communications
(313) 758-4814
chris.son@aam.com
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products, between February 9, 2018, and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), against Celsius Network LLC ("Celsius"), Celsius Lending LLC, Celsius KeyFi LLC (collectively, the "Celsius Entities") and its executives Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi "Daniel" Leon, David Barse, and Alan Jeffrey Carr (together, "Defendants"), of the important September 13, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius Financial Products, including CEL Tokens, Earn Rewards high-interest accounts, and/or Celsius Loan products you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling non-exempt securities without registering it. The complaint alleges that Celsius and Individual Defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by also participating in Celsius' failure to register the Celsius Financial Products. The complaint alleges that the Defendants violated provisions of the New Jersey Common Law by possessing the monetary value of Celsius Financial Products of inflated value which rightfully belongs to the Plaintiff and members of the Class.
Also according to the lawsuit, Defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by carrying out a plan, scheme, and course of conduct that Celsius intended to and did deceive retail investors and thereby caused them to purchase Celsius Financial Products at artificially inflated prices; endorsed false statements they knew or recklessly should have known were material misleading, and they made untrue statements of material fact and omitted to state material facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading.
To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7586 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Contact Information:
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MEXICO CITY, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: KOF) ("KOF") today announced the total consideration and acceptance for its previously announced offers to purchase for cash KOF's notes of the series set forth in the table below (all such notes, the "Notes" and each such series, a "series" of Notes), for an aggregate purchase price, excluding accrued interest and additional amounts, if any (the "Aggregate Purchase Price"), of up to US$250 million (the "Tender Cap"), subject to the acceptance priority procedures and proration described in the Offer to Purchase (as defined below) from each registered holder of the Notes (each a "Holder" and, collectively, the "Holders"). We refer to our offer to purchase each series of Notes as an "Offer" and collectively as the "Offers." The Offers are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated August 25, 2022 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase").
The following table sets forth certain information about the Offers, including the total consideration payable for the Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) on or prior to 5:00 p.m. New York City time yesterday, September 8, 2022 (the "Early Tender Time"), and accepted for purchase by KOF (the "Total Consideration").
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In order to accept for purchase additional Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn), KOF is increasing the Tender Cap from US$250,000,000 to US$299,836,078. All other terms of the Offers as described in the Offer to Purchase remain the same.
Because the purchase of all Notes validly tendered in the Offers would cause KOF to purchase an aggregate principal amount of Notes that would result in an Aggregate Purchase Price in excess of the Tender Cap (as increased as herein described), KOF has accepted for purchase all tendered 5.250% Senior Notes due 2043 and only US$209,474,000 principal amount of tendered 2.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes"). KOF will pay holders of 2030 Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) on or prior to the Early Tender Time on a pro rata basis according to the pro ration procedures described in the Offer to Purchase.
Notes that have been validly tendered cannot be withdrawn, except as may be required by applicable law. Holders of Notes who tender after the Early Tender Time will not have any of their Notes accepted for purchase. Any tendered Notes that are not accepted for purchase will be returned or credited without expense to the holder's account.
The initial settlement date on which KOF will make payment for Notes accepted in the Offers is expected to be September 13, 2022 (the "Initial Settlement Date").
Holders of Notes that validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) on or prior to the Early Tender Time and whose Notes have been accepted for purchase are entitled to receive the applicable Total Consideration set forth in the table above, which includes the Early Tender Premium set forth therein, and to receive accrued and unpaid interest on their accepted Notes from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Initial Settlement Date, and additional amounts, if any, as further described in the Offer to Purchase.
The Offers will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 22, 2022.
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KOF has engaged HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as dealer managers in connection with the Offers (the "Dealer Managers" and each, a "Dealer Manager"). Global Bondholder Services Corporation is acting as the tender and information agent for the Offers.
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. The Offers are not being made to Holders in any jurisdiction in which KOF is aware that the making of the Offers would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to be made on KOF's behalf by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction. Any questions or requests for assistance regarding the Offers may be directed to HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. at (888) HSBC-4LM (toll-free) or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at (866) 846-2874 (toll-free). Requests for additional copies of the Offer to Purchase and related documents may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (212) 430-3774 or (855) 654-2014 (toll-free).
Neither the Offer to Purchase nor any documents related to the Offers have been filed with, and have not been approved or reviewed by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority of any country. No authority has passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the Offer to Purchase or any documents related to the Offers, and it is unlawful and may be a criminal offense to make any representation to the contrary.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature or which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. KOF undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.
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