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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:55+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:10:02 | A consultant cardiologist at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Akinlolu Ajani, has proffered ways to reduce the risk of having diabetes. He said they include suggested therapeutic lifestyle modification, eating less of carbohydrates but more of vegetables and fruits; exercise regularly, and abstaining from passive and active smoking, not… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Ftherapeutic-lifestyle-modification-lowers-risk-of-diabetes-expert%2F.json | en | _ | A consultant cardiologist at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Akinlolu Ajani, has proffered ways to reduce the risk of having diabetes.
He said they include suggested therapeutic lifestyle modification, eating less of carbohydrates but more of vegetables and fruits; exercise regularly, and abstaining from passive and active smoking, not taking alcohol, reduction of salt intake, and psychological or physical stress.
Ajani said this while speaking with Daily Trust shortly after giving a health talk at Ibara Baptist Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He spoke on ‘Diabetes Mellitus, A Ravaging Disease’, in commemoration of the annual health week of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
Ajani blamed increasing cases of diabetes on “family history, sedentary lifestyle and what we are eating.”
The medical expert said it’s always good to be knowledgeable about prevention and management of the disease, adding that it’s “not the matter of ‘I reject it in Jesus Name’.”
He said “We have brought this to the congregation to increase the awareness; what they can do to prevent, types and classifications amongst other things.
“We also talked about clinical presentation – type one in the old, type two in the young though things are changing now where old people have what looks like type one while young ones present the type two.
“We want people to know the symptoms which include polyurea – urinating much, polydipsia – too much thirst for water, polyphagia – weight loss, tingling sensation, different nerve issues and others.
“We also want people to know it is good to screen, to know if your pancreas has enough insulin because it is absolute or relative lack of insulin that results in diabetes mellitus. This stage is however manageable, you can use a drug or insulin injection depending on which type.
“We are admonishing the congregation to go for screening, if you don’t have it, you continue lifestyle modification, we call it therapeutic lifestyle modification, eating less of carbohydrates but more of vegetables and fruits; exercise regularly, abstain from passive and active smoking, run away from alcohol intake, reduce salt, psychological or physical stress. Anybody who does the screening and has pre-diabetes must intensify lifestyle.
“It is not a death sentence if you have it; it will prevent you from complications like stroke, kidney, heart disease, traumatic amputations. We are trying to educate our congregation to have this knowledge, so they will help themselves and they will be able to take this message to friends and families and help them get necessary medical advice.”
When asked if miracle can cure diabetes, the consultant cardiologist said, “It is a miracle to listen to this talk, everything is a miracle. I believe in miracle. But what we are telling people is to do their part. If you meet the right doctor, it’s a miracle, if you get the right treatment in this part of the world, it’s a miracle.
“But we want people to know that this disease is real, it has to be prevented while if anyone has it, it has to be treated. You still have to pray that God helps you to adhere to lifestyle modification. People need grace to live a lifestyle good for their health.”
Speaking on prevalence among youths, he said, “Diabetes type 1 is in the younger people but the food lifestyle, like taking food with bad fats, glycemic index, these are what will increase glucose load in the body and can even overwork the pancreas; this is why it is important for people to live healthy, watch what they eat to prevent this.
“We say we have transformed from eating healthy to eating junk instead of fresh food and vegetables. Youths should check themselves regularly, this will help.”
In his sermon, the pastor in charge of the church, Dr Timothy Olatunbosun, admonished Christians to believe in the power of God to heal, saying “God is also glad when we are in good health condition because it’s only when we are healthy that we can serve Him better.”
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:06+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:13:54 | The Nasarawa State government is taking measures to prevent the spread of diphtheria in the state following cases in Keffi, the headquarters of Keffi LGA of the state. Dr Liman Muhammed, the epidemiologist and Deputy Director Public Health Department in the state Ministry of Health confirmed the suspected outbreak. The Health Secretary Akwanga LGC, Mr… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fhow-nasarawa-govt-is-responding-to-diphtheria-spread%2F.json | en | _ | The Nasarawa State government is taking measures to prevent the spread of diphtheria in the state following cases in Keffi, the headquarters of Keffi LGA…
The Nasarawa State government is taking measures to prevent the spread of diphtheria in the state following cases in Keffi, the headquarters of Keffi LGA of the state.
Dr Liman Muhammed, the epidemiologist and Deputy Director Public Health Department in the state Ministry of Health confirmed the suspected outbreak.
The Health Secretary Akwanga LGC, Mr Muktar Abdullahi, said disease surveillance officers in the area have been mandated to visit health centres at the grassroots to sensitize people concerning diphtheria disease.
On his part, the Acting Local Government Immunization Officer, Mr Akawu Akins, who spoke on behalf of the Health Secretary said, “We have been advising nursing mothers to vaccinate their children, including the one that will take care of diphtheria,” he added.
Dr Raymond Enobakhare, a medical doctor urged parents and other individuals to be on the watchout, appealing to the state government to create enough sensitization on the disease.
About 80% of the residents of Nasarawa West are estimated to be unaware of diphtheria.
During a visit by our correspondent to some communities in Awe, Obi and Keana LGAs, it was gathered that no case of the disease has been recorded in the areas but the health secretaries of Obi and Keana LGAs, Danlami Haruna Manga and Adamu Liman Abubakar, explained that authorities of the LGAs through the departments have mapped out strategies of curtailing the pandemic and enjoined people to take precaution seriously by avoiding crowded and unventilated areas.
Dr Ibrahim Madaki Ahmed, Acting Director, Health Service, Nasarawa State University Keffi, called on those travelling to the affected areas, to be up to date with diphtheria vaccines, stressing the need for a booster dose for healthcare professionals.
During a visit by our correspondent to the Federal Medical Centre Keffi, (FMC), Comprehensive Health Centre, Gadabuke, Toto LGA, Mrs Laraba Alisabu and the officer in charge of the pharmacy department, pharmacist Mahan Yohana, our correspondent learnt that efforts are on to sensitize the rural communities on how to prevent the diphtheria disease even though, it has not been detected in the area.
Director of Public Health of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health, Dr Adamu Ibrahim Alhassan, said since the latest emergence of diphtheria in the country, Nasarawa State has intensified interventions and strategies towards mitigating the spread of the disease.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:19+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:07:57 | Lawyers are divided over the renewed moves to form a parallel association distinct from the main Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The latest controversy is coming few days to the commencement of the Annual General Conference (AGC) being organised in Abuja by the umbrella body of lawyers, the NBA. The theme of the conference, which is… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fnba-conference-lawyers-divided-over-parallel-bodies%2F.json | en | _ | Lawyers are divided over the renewed moves to form a parallel association distinct from the main Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The latest controversy is coming…
Lawyers are divided over the renewed moves to form a parallel association distinct from the main Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
The latest controversy is coming few days to the commencement of the Annual General Conference (AGC) being organised in Abuja by the umbrella body of lawyers, the NBA.
The theme of the conference, which is ‘Legal Practice Without Borders’, is aimed at improving the capacity of lawyers to face the global market.
However, while the organisation for the AGC was ongoing, the Nigerian Law Society (NLS) had its first Annual General Conference, which has been described as a landmark event marking a defining moment within the nation’s legal community.
The theme of the conference was “Justice for All” and the topic by the keynote speaker was “Freedom of Association of Legal Practitioners; Navigating the Web of Statutory Professional Regulations”. Conferees joined the historic occasion virtually.
The conference chaired by the NLS President Kunle Ogunba (SAN) is coming ahead of the NBA AGC scheduled to be held later this month.
It was gathered that while the NBA is the umbrella body for all lawyers, the NLS is different from another body known as the Law Society of Nigeria (LSN), which was promoted and registered by Chief Richard Omo Ahonaruogho (SAN).
In his goodwill message, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama (SAN) said the maiden conference, symbolises the beginning of a new chapter that carries the potential to shape the very fabric of justice and uphold the rule of law in Nigeria.
Similarly, Mobolaji Olukayode Ayorinde (SAN), in his keynote address, said freedom of association is a right to associate with any group you wish, including joining or leaving the group, and for the group to take collective action on behalf of its individual members.
“Both an individual and a collective right; freedom of association is considered extremely important in industrial relations and is enshrined in practically all modern legal systems. It is a strong pillar of democracy and plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant civil society,” he said.
Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides among other things that: Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons, and in particular, he may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of his interests.
The chairman of the NBA, Lagos Branch Committee On Continuing Legal Education, Mayowa Owolabi, during a chat with Daily Trust yesterday said, “The constitution guarantees the freedom of association, so lawyers can form or join any organisation they like in so far that the objectives are not unlawful.”
The problem with the NLS idea, according to Owolabi, is that it is not recognised under the Legal Practitioners Privileges Act (LPPA). He added that only the NBA is recognised .
“And you can’t practise law in Nigeria without being a member of the NBA. There lies their problem,” Mayowa said.
Speaking at the NLS conference, Justice Taiwo Taiwo (retired) advised that the matter could be settled amicably by the court.
On his part, former NBA chairman, Ikorodu branch, Bayo Akinlade, said he would not describe the NLS as a parallel group to NBA. According to him, NLS is a completely different association for lawyers with a specific mandate and vision for lawyers to train and provide for lawyers’ welfare and to bridge the gap for Nigerians who are oppressed.
“NLS is also about defending the integrity of judiciary and legal profession. Yes, the current body of lawyers, NBA, also has a similar vision but the people including myself that are backing the new association is basically because the NBA which we equally belong to has failed in many regards to meet up with the standard of what is required of today’s society,” Akinlade said.
“with due respect to those who formed the NBA way back even before I was born, our society has changed. The Nigerian Constitution guarantees freedom of association. So it will be a misnomer for us to have the freedom to associate, yet mandating us to belong to one association.
“In my view, I do not regard NLS as being in competition with NBA. The NBA is still running perfectly well and they are doing their best, but as a member of this noble profession, I am not bound by law to belong to only NBA.
“So I back the idea of NLS to come up and provide services to both lawyers and society. There is no harm having the NBA as it is registered under Part C of CAC and having other multiple associations with similar goals and objectives as the NBA.
“That we are called legal practitioners does not mean we must belong to one association or even belong to any association as long as we belong to a governing body that regulates our behavour within the profession and discipline lawyers. An association cannot do that job; it has to be the government institution or government-established institution to regulate the practice of law in Nigeria.
“Aside from that, it is still a misnomer for an association to have any such powers over legal practitioners in Nigeria. As it is called, it is still an association and voluntary. I can choose to be part of it or not. Once I am part of it, I will submit myself to it but once I am forced to be a member, of course, I would challenge the law that says I must be a member and anything I do in other to protect my life cannot be seen as opposing the association. I am only opposing the fact that I must be a member of such an association”, he added.
However, the Dean of Law at the Nile University, Abuja, Professor Abdullahi Shehu Zuru (SAN), admonished those proposing parallel associations for lawyers to act carefully to avoid creating a confusion.
“We have seen the serial balkanisation of judiciary institutions and we are still reeling from it; for instance, the Nigerian Law School people of my generation attended was one and in Lagos and lawyers of my generation attended that same law school no matter the part of the country you are coming from.
“We have law societies in the UK and other places and law schools are run on the basis of the law society; our legal profession has not developed to the level that you start talking about a parallel body; the danger in that is that you may lose control.
“The NBA is doing wonderfully well, and I must commend them for what they are doing in ensuring decorum and professional discipline among lawyers,” he said.
Investigations reveal that in other climes, lawyers are not confined to a single law society; they have the freedom to belong to multiple law-related associations, strengthening professional networks and fostering diverse perspectives.
According to JK Gadzama, SAN, in South Africa, we witness the presence of various law-related associations, including the Law Society of South Africa, South African Bar Association, the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society, the National Bar Council of South Africa, and the General Council of the Bar of South Africa, among others.
He also cited Namibia, where lawyers have the opportunity to be part of multiple law-related associations such as the Society of Advocates of Namibia and the Law Society of Namibia.
Ukraine, too, boasts of more than one umbrella body devoted to protecting the interests and welfare of legal practitioners. The Ukrainian National Bar Association and the Ukrainian Bar Association, both non-governmental and non-profit organisations, unite lawyers across the country, striving to uphold the principles of the legal profession.
Even in the United Kingdom, lawyers have the privilege of belonging to various law-related professional associations, such as the Law Society of England and Wales and Bar Society of England and Wales. Indeed, on a continental level, Africa is home to two prominent legal associations: the African Bar Association (AFBA) and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU).
In the realm of accounting, Nigeria is home to two prominent associations – the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). Both ICAN and ANAN are dedicated to promoting excellence in the accounting profession, setting professional standards, and ensuring the highest level of integrity among their members.
Similarly, in the labour movement, Nigeria has both the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). These organisations serve as strong advocates for the rights and welfare of workers in the country, and they play essential roles in negotiating with employers, addressing labour-related issues, and championing workers’ interests.
In the field of alternative dispute resolution, we find the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) from the United Kingdom and the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) in Nigeria. Both CIArb and NICArb provide specialised training and certification for arbitrators and mediators, promoting the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to ensure efficient and fair resolution of disputes.
Just like the legal profession and other callings, having multiple associations within these fields allows professionals to access different resources, engage in specialised training, and participate in various advocacy efforts. This diversity of associations also fosters a healthy competition, encourages innovation, and offers professionals a range of opportunities to contribute to their respective callings’ growth and development.
By Adelanwa Bamgboye & John Chuks Azu
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:00+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:37:29 | D’Tigress will face the winners between Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Rwanda. The two sides will face off today and will meet the defending champions, Nigeria who qualified for the quarterfinals after beating Congo DR and Egypt in their two group games. Nigeria, Cameroon,… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fdtigress-to-face-mozambique-or-cote-divoire-in-afrobasket-quarter-finals%2F.json | en | _ | D’Tigress will face the winners between Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Rwanda. The two…
D’Tigress will face the winners between Mozambique and Cote d’Ivoire in the quarter-finals of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Rwanda.
The two sides will face off today and will meet the defending champions, Nigeria who qualified for the quarterfinals after beating Congo DR and Egypt in their two group games.
Nigeria, Cameroon, Rwanda and Mali are the four countries that have qualified for the quarter finals at the ongoing 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda.
D’Tigess will play their quarter-final opponents on Wednesday, 2nd August 2023 at 9pm.
Other quarterfinal pairings include; Rwanda versus winners between Uganda and DR Congo, Cameroon versus winners between Senegal and Egypt. Hosts Mali will face the winners between Angola versus Guinea.
Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar has commended them for their excellent performance since the beginning of the tournament.
“As a nation, we want to remind you that we are following and monitoring your exceptional performances in all the events our athletes are participating in.
“So far, you are doing great. We are proud of you and we want you to go all out, fully determined to maintain the lead and raise our nation’s flag high by recording podium finishes. We are solidly behind you. We commend you for making the country proud. Continue to maintain the lead” he said in a statement.
D’Tigress has so far won five continental championships, which include the last three women’s AfroBasket competitions.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:37+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:11:50 | Liver cancer patients are being spared overnight hospital stays and a painful recovery thanks to a procedure that injects tumour-fighting beads through the wrist. The beads – called microspheres – kill cancer cells by lodging in blood vessels near the tumour where they give off small amounts of radiation for several days. Previously, they reached… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fradioactive-beads-in-the-wrist-that-can-fight-liver-cancer%2F.json | en | _ | Liver cancer patients are being spared overnight hospital stays and a painful recovery thanks to a procedure that injects tumour-fighting beads through the wrist. The…
Liver cancer patients are being spared overnight hospital stays and a painful recovery thanks to a procedure that injects tumour-fighting beads through the wrist.
The beads – called microspheres – kill cancer cells by lodging in blood vessels near the tumour where they give off small amounts of radiation for several days.
Previously, they reached the liver via a long tube inserted through the groin, which involved an overnight hospital stay and a greater risk of internal bleeding. Patients also had to lie flat for six hours afterwards to avoid damaging blood vessels in the pelvic area.
But with the new procedure, which uses a long tube inserted in the wrist, patients can return home within two hours.
“Patients would much rather be up and sitting in a chair straight afterwards than be lying down and unable to move,” says Dr Pavan Najran, consultant interventional radiologist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester who has been performing the procedure. “We hope more hospitals pick this up soon,” he said.
About 6,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with liver cancer every year – mostly aged over 60. Certain conditions can make you more likely to develop it, such as hepatitis, gallstones and diabetes.
However around half of cases are thought to be linked to lifestyle factors such as obesity and smoking. If the disease is found early, surgeons can cut out the tumour. Most patients have chemotherapy to kill the remaining cancer cells. But those deemed too unwell for chemotherapy or find that their cancer returns will then be offered radiotherapy.
With other cancers, a machine delivers beams of radiation to the affected area. But with liver cancer, a procedure known as selective internal radiation therapy, or SIRT, injects microspheres directly into the very small blood vessels that supply the liver tumours, releasing radiation that kills cancer cells.
“It means the radiation is more targeted, reducing the risk of damaging nearby areas – such as the kidneys or bladder,’ says Dr Najran. “We can also use higher doses of radiation because we’re not worried about affecting other organs.”
The traditional method of threading a thin tube called a catheter through the main artery in the groin – the femoral artery – until it reaches the liver, comes with risks. Moving the legs and groin can damage the sensitive blood vessels, causing major bleeding that requires further operation.
“It can be difficult to spot bleeding in the groin as the artery is deep within the body, so you don’t always get the distinctive bruising,” says Dr Najran. “If you don’t spot it quickly it can spread, leading to life-threatening complications.”
But with the new procedure, doctors insert the tube into the radial artery in the wrist, which branches off to meet other vessels that supply the liver. Studies show this can slash the risk of major bleeding in half. And three-quarters of patients prefer it, according to surveys.
Before the operation, patients are given medication to widen their blood vessels, making it easier for doctors to insert the tube.
When the two-hour procedure is over, patients can walk around and even use their hands. They are discharged later that day.
One patient to benefit is Heather Norgrove, 74, from the Midlands.
The grandmother-of-two was diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer in 2013. Treatment was initially successful, but years later a scan showed it had returned and reached her liver.
Last year, specialists referred Heather to The Christie for SIRT treatment where she underwent the traditional method, involving the artery in her groin. “The worst bit was lying there for hours,” she says. “I was desperate to go to the toilet and I couldn’t do anything.”
Last month, Heather was offered the chance to have the treatment via the radial artery in her wrist.
“It was amazing,” she says. “I got straight up afterwards. I was free to have something to eat and the side effects were minimal – my hand went numb and I had pins and needles, but that quickly passed.
“It was definitely worth it for the freedom,” she said.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:43+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:35:51 | ... Samoura praises team for making women’s football proud The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Ireland yesterday. The feat means Nigeria is the first African country to have reached the World Cup knockout rounds in two successive… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fsuper-falcons-to-earn-n46m-each-for-picking-world-cup-round-of-16-ticket%2F.json | en | _ | … Samoura praises team for making women’s football proud The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA…
… Samoura praises team for making women’s football proud
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Ireland yesterday.
The feat means Nigeria is the first African country to have reached the World Cup knockout rounds in two successive finals as well as becoming the first African team to keep two clean sheets in the tournament.
Following their qualification, the Super Falcons are guaranteed at least $1, 380,000 (N1.1bn) in prize money to be shared amongst the players, a figure that could rise depending on their progress in the competition.
The money promised to teams that reach the round of 16 by FIFA will amount to $60,000 (N46m) per player when divided amongst the 23 Super Falcons squad members.
The nine-time African champions dominated the game from the blast of the whistle but were a bit wasteful and unlucky in getting the goal as the first half ended 0-0.
During the second half, Coach Randy Waldrum made the changes, introducing Monday Gift and Ifeoma Onumonu as he sought to get a goal, which failed to come as the game became stagnant for a while with both teams creating little in the closing stages.
In the end, the Super Falcons were able to hold off Ireland late in the game, settling for a draw.
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of world football-governing body, FIFA, Ms Fatma Samoura commended the Super Falcons for reaching the Round of 16 saying their feat has brought joy to women’s football as a whole with their elegance and self-assuredness on the pitch, as well as African women football and the African girl-child.
“I must say that personally, I am proud of you. As you know, I am the first woman to be Secretary General of FIFA since the organisation was founded in 1904, and I am also an African. So, I am easily excited by any accomplishment that glorifies women’s football and African football.
“You have won one match here, as Morocco and Zambia, but you are the only team that has made it to the knock-out stage yet. I am also excited because when FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced my name as the new FIFA Secretary-General, I was in Nigeria working for the United Nations. So, Nigeria is a second home for me.”
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:25+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:39:33 | Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun yesterday inaugurated a 16-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) chaired by Bukola Olopade, ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) to be held in the state. Abiodun inaugurated the committee at the Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, and called on members of the LOC to deliver on what he… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fnsf-2024-abiodun-inaugurates-loc-demands-befitting-world-class-festival%2F.json | en | _ | Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun yesterday inaugurated a 16-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) chaired by Bukola Olopade, ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) to be held in the state.
Abiodun inaugurated the committee at the Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, and called on members of the LOC to deliver on what he called a historic assignment.
The governor said the state is not only committed to hosting a befitting and world-class festival, but to also surpassing achievements the state recorded during the NSF 2006 christened Gateway Games.
To achieve this, he said his government had scouted for the LOC members, who he described as “eminent and distinguished Nigerians who have made their marks in sports.”
Abiodun added that apart from the state’s commitment to host and win NSF 2024, the festival would also showcase the talent, culture and potential of the state to the world.
“I hereby congratulate members of the LOC and encourage each of you to embrace this responsibility with utmost alacrity and deep sense of purpose.
“Your attention to detail, effective planning, and seamless execution will be the magic of this assignment.
“Let us work to get her in unison to optimally achieve this great feat, which is our collective desire,” the governor said.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the inauguration, Olopade who was Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, said “The articulate and meticulous way Governor Dapo Abiodun has picked this committee speaks volume, it shows seriousness ab initio, it shows that the determination by Ogun State government to give what will be the best festival ever from the beginning.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:49+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:31:20 | If you are a student of Nigerian politics, you will agree that we love our politicians. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. If we distrust them as much as the press would want us to believe, why do we keep recycling them? It is annoying, the polls alleging that governors should not be trusted with… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fthe-ministerial-list-and-other-matters%2F.json | en | _ | If you are a student of Nigerian politics, you will agree that we love our politicians. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. If we distrust…
If you are a student of Nigerian politics, you will agree that we love our politicians. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. If we distrust them as much as the press would want us to believe, why do we keep recycling them? It is annoying, the polls alleging that governors should not be trusted with the social security roll. Our governors know all those who need help in their states. The poor were mobilised for election, they could be compensated the same way. Just because people’s names were not on the Bluetooth distribution list of COVID-19 palliatives does not mean the governors do not know. There is a reason Nigerians dubbed it palliathief.
Our marriage to our politicians is till death do us part. Nigerian politicians never willingly relinquish political office. One party chairman hung in there as long as he could even when it was superficially possible that his resignation could have enhanced his party’s chances at the presidential polls. By the time he dropped the gauntlet, Nyesom Wike’s G-5 believed it was too late to shift grounds.
Wike is now a ministerial nominee in the opposition party and except he suffers from spinal meningitis that would render him unable to take a bow before the legislature, he will be given a portfolio, hopefully one that fits his penchant for drama. Yes, in the same government of the party, he described as cancerous and vowed never to join or work with. You could count on it, Wike remains a man of his word.
Nasir El-Rufai became an accidental public servant in Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration after dropping consultancy in a consortium. By ministering well, he returned to Kaduna where his people called him to serve them perhaps as a reluctant governor. As a Muslim in a religiously charged state, he broke the rules by dropping his Christian deputy halfway. He picked not just another Muslim but a female as replacement at a time when the president said he consigned women to the kitchen, the sitting room and the other room. El-Rufai broke the records and got himself and his deputy re-elected.
In case anyone thought it was a fluke, Nasir recommended his winning formula to his party at the presidential poll. His party went ahead to ‘win’ with the same ticket. El-Rufai has now vowed to exclude Christians from the second fiddle they had gotten so used to playing at the national level. He swears the heavens won’t fall.
Nasir was so active in his party’s campaign that when nosy reporters asked him if he would return to the federal cabinet, he denied, saying he was eyeing something more prestigious – a PhD for which he had already enrolled and suspended due to the pressure of governance. For his dynamism, President Tinubu has found him indispensable and wants him back. Apparently, they both settled the question of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Still, people exhumed a video clip in which El-Rufai believed old politicians should quit the stage for the Not Too Young To Run brigade. Not to worry, Bello el-Rufai is from that generation and he is repping his people as a legislator.
In Naija politricks, the sky is a politician’s starting point. Abdullahi Adamu retired to the Senate after running Nasarawa State for two terms in a party now in opposition. At the legislature, he met Ahmed Lawan the man who obliterated the concept of separation of powers from the legislature by running agreements with the executive on all issues.
Adamu must have fallen in love with that style of leadership, because he tried to make all presidential aspirants drop their ambitions for Lawan. The plot failed, but the politician switched loyalty to Tinubu, a constant in all his rallies. So much so that Salihu Lukman, a member of his executive started a campaign asking him to resign and accusing him of running the party like a sole administrator. Adamu sat glued until it became unbearable for him to continue. Rejoice not, oh Adamu’s enemies; whenever a big man falls, they always rise.
Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State knows this well. He has been passed around like a priced heirloom since the return of democracy. Pairing as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s deputy twice, he became the chief executive of the Ndjamena-based Chad Basin Development Authority from where he returned to politics, winning two back-to-back terms according to INEC. Not even an uncomplimentary video in which he was modelling the unlimited potential of jallabia to hide dollars stopped him in his tracks.
Ganduje lost the privilege of choosing a successor when Kwankwaso’s new party swung the polls. By his own admittance, he may have lost a few landed property and erected legacies than any ex-governor in Kano, but he is far from finished. It is obvious his party wants him to take over where Adamu left. He understands the power of experience and has visited Adamu in retirement or sabbatical. From the news emanating from that visit, he may have an ally in the ex-chairman.
For a man whose slogan was – Emi Lókàn – It is my turn, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not hit the ground running on governance. It has taken him the statutory last day to forward his ministerial nominees to the National Assembly where his party has majority. Nothing in that list renews hope. It is an amalgam of some greenhorns and a mishmash of deadwoods. If Tinubu abides by the constitution, there would be a second or third batch as many states are yet to be represented on that list as stipulated by the constitution except Tinubu wants to run a lean bureaucracy.
The legislature has proved loyalty by postponing their well-earned recess. As people who are likely to take possession of their tear-rubber bulletproof cars, one could imagine the excitement to take them on road test.
There are several outspoken members of the Tinubu campaign team that are on the reserve bench. Observers think they have been dumped. Not true. The president has yet to fill the ambassadorial slots and chairpersons and members of federal boards and parastatals. Relax boys, there’s enough on the table to feed more. The president’s friends credit him with rewarding loyalty. There should be no panic on the reserve bench.
The Coup in Niger
Like a sick joke, President Bazoum of Buhari’s second home, Niger Republic, is now history. The elite presidential guard ambushed and shoved him aside, turning the clock of the pseudo-democracy in the sub-region backwards. As usual, the regional body ECOWAS, like the story of the fox and the three little pigs huffed and puffed but are handicapped from doing anything to stop them. Along with their international allies, ECOWAS leaders are now more concerned about the health and well-being of their former colleagues.
The usual threats and so-called high-powered delegations have not helped. The coupists have threatened to execute members of Bazoum’s regime except they could render account of their stewardship. Their misadventure enlarges the coasts of states back in the jackboots of the military, all of them former French colonies. While no right-thinking person condones coups, perhaps it is time to do a bit of soul-searching on why this is happening.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:31+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:40:47 | A former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), retired Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama has indicated his desire to expand the Olu of Warri Community Peace Cup event beyond the shores of Delta State to the international community. Nesiama who is a world athletics licensed manager said the athletics will be included alongside… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Folu-of-warri-sports-project-set-for-expansion%2F.json | en | _ | A former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), retired Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama has indicated his desire to expand the Olu of…
A former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), retired Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama has indicated his desire to expand the Olu of Warri Community Peace Cup event beyond the shores of Delta State to the international community.
Nesiama who is a world athletics licensed manager said the athletics will be included alongside football as ways to make the event a bigger project.
He stated this at the opening ceremony of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III Peace and Unity Cup 2023 8th edition novelty match between the Itsekiri National Youth Council, INYC and The Ijaw National Youth Council, IYC, at Yonwuren College, Ugbuwangue, Delta State.
Nesiema who is the Chairman, Olu of Warri Community Peace Cup 2023 and represented by the Assistant Director NDDC, Engr Jeremiah Oritsejolone said he will encourage efforts that promote sports development.
“Soon, I will begin to engage with the organisers of this event on how we can make it a lot bigger while also involving other sports like athletics where I have a lot more at stake and say both nationally and internationally. I am pleased to be invited to chair the occasion.
“To the teams participating, I encourage you to play with love on and off the pitch as this is what will bring about the much-desired peace, unity and development to our towns and cities,” he said.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:20:13+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:28:19 | Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won his match by split decision in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 on Saturday but one name that remains attached to the kickboxing star is Nigerian-born fighter Israel Adesanya. During the post-fight interview, the Brazilian made it his condition to accept a third fight against “The Last… | https%3A%2F%2Fdailytrust.com%2Fi-have-unfinished-business-with-adesanya-pereira%2F.json | en | _ | Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won his match by split decision in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 on Saturday but one name…
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira won his match by split decision in his light heavyweight debut at UFC 291 on Saturday but one name that remains attached to the kickboxing star is Nigerian-born fighter Israel Adesanya.
During the post-fight interview, the Brazilian made it his condition to accept a third fight against “The Last Stylebender.”
Even in his new weight class, Pereira continues to get questions about his rival Adesanya. The two men tied the score in April when Adesanya knocked out Pereira in the second round to claim the title.
During the Octagon interview, he told Rogan about his plans to one day become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, while mentioning some unfinished “business.”
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] | 2023-08-01 00:56:34+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 18:07:45 | Read the full article by Jane Donohue (Yahoo! News) "In 2018, news about how plastic straws pose dangers to wildlife went viral. After that, many people and restaurants switched to biodegradable straws. But a recent study revealed that these biodegradable alternatives might not be as environmentally friendly as they appear. What’s happening? When biodegradable straws started gaining popularity, John Bowden,… | https%3A%2F%2Fpfasproject.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fnew-study-finds-harmful-forever-chemicals-in-seemingly-green-products-i-would-not-consider-that-biodegradable%2F.json | en | _ | Read the full article by Jane Donohue (Yahoo! News)
“In 2018, news about how plastic straws pose dangers to wildlife went viral. After that, many people and restaurants switched to biodegradable straws. But a recent study revealed that these biodegradable alternatives might not be as environmentally friendly as they appear.
What’s happening?
When biodegradable straws started gaining popularity, John Bowden, an assistant professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was skeptical, reported Environmental Health News.
He assembled a team to study biodegradable straws from 38 different brands. The team was looking for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are often used as a liquid-resistant coating.
PFAS are often called ‘forever chemicals‘ because they don’t break down naturally — in other words, they aren’t biodegradable.
Bowden’s team detected 21 different PFAS chemicals and found that 36 of the 38 brands tested had PFAS.
‘[PFAS are] very persistent, they repel water, those properties make it very difficult for them to break down,’ Bowden told Environmental Health News. ‘If PFAS are on it, I would not consider that biodegradable.’
Why are PFAS concerning?
When products containing PFAS — like food wrappers, cosmetics, and furniture — end up in landfills, those chemicals leach into groundwater. From there, the chemicals can contaminate water supplies.
The Environmental Working Group estimated that there are 2,858 water supplies contaminated with PFAS in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 97% of Americans have some concentration of PFAS in their bodies.
Small exposure to PFAS isn’t harmful, but when exposure adds up, it can cause health risks. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to increased cholesterol rates, decreased vaccine response in children, and heightened risk of kidney and testicular cancer.
What’s being done about PFAS?
As the risks of PFAS become more widely recognized, countries are taking action. Earlier this year, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway submitted a proposal to ban the use and production of PFAS.
Because PFAS are used in many products, the proposal suggested PFAS ‘should only be allowed for essential uses’ before being completely phased out.
In the U.S., individual states have taken steps to limit the use of PFAS. 33 states currently have policies that limit or prohibit the use and production of PFAS.”
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[
"Nicolas Fernandes",
"Nfernandes Njadvancemedia.Com",
"Nj Advance Media For Nj.Com"
] | 2023-08-01 01:05:18+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:01:38 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pennlive.com%2Fnews%2F2023%2F08%2Fnj-man-killed-ex-wife-dog-and-then-himself-authorities-say.html.json | en | _ | Authorities have released the identities of the victim and perpetrator in a murder-suicide in New Jersey.
The woman found dead in her Little Egg Harbor apartment has been identified as Kimberly Hoffman, 49, and her attacker was her ex-husband, Carl Schulz Jr., 52, also of Little Egg Harbor, officials said.
Police were called to the unit on Whitemarsh Court about 5:10 a.m. by a woman who believed someone was breaking into her apartment. Upon arrival, officers located the body of Hoffman, who made the 911 call, and died of an apparent gunshot wound to the face, prosecutors said.
Police also found the carcass of a dog, who also appeared to have been killed by gunfire, before locating Schulz, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head, but was still conscious, authorities said.
Schulz was later pronounced dead at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
Investigators later determined that he broke into his ex-wife’s apartment and shot her and the dog before turning the gun on himself, officials said.
Editor’s Note: Reach the New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233). Reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), chat with their advocates here or text LOVEIS to 22522.
NJ Advance Media typically limits reporting on suicides to those that occur in crowded public places, involve public figures or, in special circumstances, where there is a larger public impact. Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be reduced with the proper mental health support and treatment. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
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Nicolas Fernandes may be reached at nfernandes@njadvancemedia.com. | www.pennlive.com | NJ man killed ex-wife, dog, and then himself, authorities say | _ | _ | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/08/nj-man-killed-ex-wife-dog-and-then-himself-authorities-say.html |
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[] | 2023-08-01 00:57:18+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 22:19:59 | Ole Miss basketball landed four-star seven-footer John Bol on Monday. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fole-miss%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fole-miss-basketball-recruiting-john-bol-commits-chris-beard%2F70502180007%2F.json | en | _ | OXFORD — Ole Miss basketball and Chris Beard landed 7-foot-1 center John Bol on Monday, and in doing so made a bit of history.
The 247Sports Composite ranks Bol as the No. 34 overall recruit in the 2024 class. If he signs with the Rebels and stays at that spot in the rankings, he will become the highest-rated recruit in Ole Miss history.
Bol, a four-star, is also ranked as the No. 5 center and the No. 5 prospect in the state of Georgia. He plays his high school basketball for Overtime Elite.
He had previously been committed to Florida.
Bol chose Ole Miss over a lengthy list of offers that also includes Texas, Illinois, USC, Michigan, Mizzou and Ohio State.
Praised by evaluators for his rim-protecting ability, Bol joins three-star prospect Jason Jackson ‒ a shooting guard ‒ in the Rebels' Class of 2024.
FOOTBALL:Three things we could learn from Ole Miss football's first day of preseason practice
David Eckert covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at deckert@gannett.com or reach him on Twitter @davideckert98. | www.clarionledger.com | Ole Miss basketball lands John Bol, highest rated recruit in program history | _ | _ | https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2023/07/31/ole-miss-basketball-recruiting-john-bol-commits-chris-beard/70502180007/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 00:57:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-10 00:00:00 | A couple from Alabama led police on a chase through Jackson on Monday morning after they allegedly stole items from a garage sale in a Madison neighborhood. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fa-couple-from-alabama-steals-a-gas-can-from-a-garage-sale-in-fondren%2F70501606007%2F.json | en | _ | An Alabama couple led police on a chase through Jackson Monday morning after, police say, they stole items from a garage sale in a Madison neighborhood, according to the Madison Police Department.
Officials said the incident occurred around 9:12 a.m. when Madison police responded to calls and reports of a couple who were believed to have stolen multiple items, including gas cans, from a garage sale in the Windsor Hills neighborhood.
Steven Garner, 44. and Dana Morales, 51, were traveling in a vehicle reported stolen from Walker County, Alabama, officials said.
Capt. Kevin Newman, administrative and support services commander of the Madison Police Department, said officers encountered the 2003 Toyota Tundra truck on Mississippi 463 near Interstate 55, and upon attempting to stop the vehicle, it fled southbound on Interstate 55 with officers in pursuit.
"The vehicle pursuit continued southbound on Interstate 55, at which time the vehicle exited west onto Beasley Road and then southbound on State Street," Newman said. "The vehicle continued south on State Street, at which time the Capitol Police Department assisted with the pursuit. The fleeing vehicle continued south on State Street, turning west onto Highway 80 and north onto Interstate 220. The vehicle exited Interstate 220 east on West Capitol Street. The vehicle continued on Capitol Street turning north on Congress Street. Upon turning on Congress Street, the vehicle stopped when the driver and occupant surrendered to officers."
Newman said both suspects were charged in the incident.
Steven Garner of Jasper, Alabama, was faces charges of receiving stolen property (felony), felony fleeing and petit larceny. Garner is also wanted for receiving stolen property and attempting to elude in Cullman County, Alabama.
Dana Morales of Cullman County, Alabama, was charged with receiving stolen property (felony) and conspiracy to commit a crime. Morales is also wanted for receiving stolen property in Cullman County, Alabama.
Both subjects are at the Madison County Detention Center, with no bond set, officials said late Monday afternoon.
While responding to assist with the pursuit, a Capitol Police Department vehicle was involved in an accident with a third-party car on State Street near East Rankin Street.
Officials said no injuries were reported as a result of the accident. | www.clarionledger.com | A couple from Alabama steals a gas can from a garage sale in Fondren | _ | _ | https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/07/31/a-couple-from-alabama-steals-a-gas-can-from-a-garage-sale-in-fondren/70501606007/ |
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"Sofia Schwarzwalder The Daily",
"Sofia Schwarzwalder"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:23+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 01:30:00 | Just after 4 a.m. on July 24, the Seattle Fire Department received reports of a large fire at the 5500 block of University Way NE. Callers reported significant amounts of | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Fnews%2Fone-dead-after-incendiary-fire-in-the-u-district%2Farticle_c1974e10-2f33-11ee-8cb6-f78f063b1412.html.json | en | _ | Just after 4 a.m. on July 24, the Seattle Fire Department received reports of a large fire at the 5500 block of University Way NE. Callers reported significant amounts of smoke and flames coming from an empty building.
Witnesses reported seeing a person standing on the roof of the former Jet City Improv building as it burned. Firefighters did not find anyone while searching around the building and on top of the roof.
Firefighters had the fire under control shortly after 5 a.m., but were unable to enter the building due to the collapsed roof. While working with an excavator later that afternoon, a body matching witness’ descriptions was found.
A July 25 update stated the fire was ruled incendiary, or intentionally set. An investigation with the SPD Arson and Bomb Squad is currently underway.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Reach News Editor Sofia Schwarzwalder at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @schwaarzy
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"The Daily Staff",
"Zinnia Hansen",
"Chloe Peterson",
"Christine Mcmanigal",
"Alice Miller The Daily"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:05+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 00:00:00 | What we’re watching | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Farts_and_culture%2Fcommunity%2Fstaff-picks-7-31-7-4%2Farticle_c24b5750-2f3a-11ee-9b8d-4b20aa12a1da.html.json | en | _ | What we’re watching
Anna Brunner, writer (@annabrunn_er)
I fear that all my friends are getting really tired of my constant ramblings about AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” so I have turned to this column to share my love. This show is ruling my summer, invading my brain, and making it so that every time I find myself driving past a farm or walking through Georgia-esque greenery I can’t help but say, “Woah, this is just like The Walking Dead.” It’s no surprise my friends are getting tired of me.
Despite “The Walking Dead” being hugely relevant in popular culture and, thus, cementing itself as one of the most profound pieces of zombie-related fiction within the genre, I somehow missed the memo that the show was actually good. From fantastic acting performances to great writing, I am completely hooked on the plot and invested in what’s going to happen to my favorite group of extremely traumatized individuals. I swear all I wanna do is give Rick Grimes a hug and tell him everything is going to be okay.
I really enjoy consuming media that gives me space to think, and “The Walking Dead” is no exception. The show poses several moral questions that develop over multiple episodes to allow the viewer to really sit with each scenario and wonder what they would do if they were the one in charge.
My avid viewing of this show has also imbued me with a really strong urge to fight a zombie, and has deluded me into thinking I would be good at that. Hopefully, this delusion is never put to the test.
Though I’m only on season five, I can say with certainty that this show is going to be one of my favorites once I reach the end. Unless, of course, all my favorite characters get eaten by zombies.
What we’re listening to
Mackenzie Oliver, writer (@kenzieroliver)
Like many other pretentious music listeners, I started collecting vinyl records in high school. My hobby was put on hold when I moved to Seattle, because my record player did not make the journey with me. In making up for lost time and deciding which records come with me next year, I’ve been revisiting my albums of the summer.
“The Velvet Underground & Nico” (1967): I am nothing if not The VU’s number-one defender. “I’ll Be Your Mirror” is timeless and “Femme Fatale” is THE hot girl summer anthem. Despite what the elderly man in Trader Joe’s said to me last year, I did not steal my t-shirt from my grandpa: teenage girls also enjoy Lou Reed’s lyricism.
Lucy Dacus’ “Home Video” (2021): I feel the same way about Lucy Dacus’ music as I feel about my own diary: it’s depressing and ingenious. “Hot & Heavy,” “Brando,” and “Thumbs” are the trilogy of my dreams… and my nightmares. It’s truly the perfect album for sad girl summer.
Tame Impala’s “The Slow Rush” (2020): I bought this from Amoeba Music on Hollywood Boulevard after waiting in line for hours in a heat wave. To me, “Tomorrow’s Dust” feels just like that. I’m not going to be the person who reminds you that “Tame Impala is just one guy,” but I will tell you that “Borderline” on vinyl will change your life.
Narrowing it down to three records in 250 words was the most I’ve used my brain all summer.
You’ll soon find me gearing up for the packing process, where I’ll decide which of my three ABBA records deserves a spot in the college house. Spoiler, it’s all of them.
What we’re reading
Chloe Peterson, writer (@cpphoto)
I’ve been trying to recapture the magic of reading I lost somewhere in high school for years now, and I think that we’re finally getting somewhere this summer. At some point, reading for pleasure became a secondary activity, drowned out by the need to read for class, do other homework, and recuperate from school.
However, this summer we’re getting back on the horse as I work my way through the Seattle Public Library’s Book Bingo: Adult Summer Reading 2023. I started with Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” as I sat by the water and stared into nothingness as needed.
From there, I revisited Rick Riordan’s “The Lightning Thief,” reveling in the nostalgia of it all, despite being taken aback by how mean, and slightly dated the book can be in its descriptions of its characters. I look forward to the TV adaptation being kinder than its source material.
I then started my current read: “Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex” by Angela Chen. I’d actually been meaning to read this book for years. Although I was wary of its potential to either be harmful to the asexual community, or simply redundant information for someone who has been living on the asexual spectrum their whole life, and has known it for almost seven years.
However, “Ace” is a pleasant surprise, as it worked through Chen’s experiences to ground and direct discussion of asexuality on many levels.
I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the asexual spectrum; it’s made several friends of mine come to realizations about themselves and is a worthwhile text to engage with. Happy reading!
What we’re doing
Zinnia Hansen, writer (@HansenZinnia)
Being an aspirational runner, every summer I promise myself I’ll finally get in shape. I buy a cute pair of running shoes, I design routes through the public trails that crisscross the neighborhoods of my hometown, and I make a plan to reward myself with ice cream.
Regardless of my good intentions, I’ve only ever managed to wheeze my way through an “almost” mile before I abandon my heart health to exercise what I’ve convinced myself is a more important muscle: my brain.
But finally, I’ve figured out how to trick myself into running. After my two-and-a-half hour long morning Zoom class, I squeeze into a swimsuit, pull on a pair of shorts, tie up my HOKAs, and dash out the door.
I get the hard part out of the way first, jogging up to the top of the hill. Then, gasping for breath, I sprint with my arms raised as if to exalt the blue sky, down along the wild-flower peppered cliffside. At the beach, I reward myself by washing off my sweat in the freezing water of the sound.
Alas, I’m not yet strong enough to do a full loop. After my ice bath, I take a stroll home, eating the blackberries I find along the way.
Reach writers Anna Bruner, Mackenzie Oliver, Chloe Peterson, and Zinnia Hansen at arts@dailyuw.com.
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Staff Picks: 7/31-7/4 | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/arts_and_culture/community/staff-picks-7-31-7-4/article_c24b5750-2f3a-11ee-9b8d-4b20aa12a1da.html |
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[
"Sofia Schwarzwalder The Daily",
"Sofia Schwarzwalder",
"Olezzo - Stock.Adobe.Com"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:17+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 00:00:00 | On July 26, Sen. Patty Murray announced that UW will be the recipient of a $10 million grant for semiconductor manufacturing and research development. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Fnews%2Fmoney-granted-funding-to-come-through-the-chips-and-science-act%2Farticle_4de9f68a-2f32-11ee-a232-cb495a69f33f.html.json | en | _ | On July 26, Sen. Patty Murray announced that UW will be the recipient of a $10 million grant for semiconductor manufacturing and research development.
In August 2022, the Biden administration passed the CHIPS and Science Act, designed to create jobs, strengthen supply chains, lower costs, and counter China. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s semiconductor manufacturing capacity has far surpassed the United States’.
Figures released by the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association shows that the United States currently holds 12% of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity, a significant drop compared to the 37% share it held in 1990.
The state of Washington lies within the top 10 states for the semiconductor manufacturing workforce. The CHIPS and Science Act aims to aid smaller scale manufacturers in increasing their workforce, expediting production, and lowering costs. These strategic changes aim to prevent manufacturers from moving overseas and establishing facilities in China or other countries.
UW’s grant money will be given to the U.S.-Japan University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS). Funds will be specially allocated to the UPWARDS for the Future program, which was launched by Micron Technology Inc. in May 2023.
“This funding is a big deal for the University of Washington and will help our state remain a leader in semiconductor manufacturing and building a skilled semiconductor workforce,” Murray said. “The UPWARDS for the Future project is going to give students in Washington state really unique opportunities to collaborate with their peers and become part of tomorrow’s STEM workforce — it’s great to see the CHIPS and Science Act at work.”
The UPWARDS for the Future works with those within the industry to offer students opportunities for research and advanced training in the hopes of addressing the current demands within the semiconductor workforce.
Grant money is allocated through the National Science Foundation.
Reach News Editor Sofia Schwarzwalder at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @schwaarzy
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Money granted: Funding to come through the CHIPS and Science Act | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/news/money-granted-funding-to-come-through-the-chips-and-science-act/article_4de9f68a-2f32-11ee-a232-cb495a69f33f.html |
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[
"Sofia Schwarzwalder The Daily",
"Sofia Schwarzwalder"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:11+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 00:30:00 | Late Friday night, a spokesperson from UW Medicine confirmed that Harborview Medical Center received four people who had suffered gunshot wounds at a shooting in South Seattle. A fifth victim | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Fnews%2Ffive-people-shot-during-community-outreach-event-in-south-seattle%2Farticle_3d7bdcc2-2f33-11ee-bed5-1ba2dfc2e377.html.json | en | _ | Late Friday night, a spokesperson from UW Medicine confirmed that Harborview Medical Center received four people who had suffered gunshot wounds at a shooting in South Seattle. A fifth victim was treated on site.
Police were notified of the incident at 9200 Rainier Avenue South just after 9 p.m.
The shooting occurred during a pop-up community outreach event that aimed to give out toys, clothes, and food to those in need. Seattle police chief Adrian Diaz said that “dozens and dozens” of bullets were fired by the shooter at the event. It is unknown whether the victims were targeted.
A Saturday morning update from UW Medicine reported that the 25-year-old male, who was in critical condition upon arrival to Harborview, and the 24-year-old female are now in satisfactory condition. The 28-year-old female and 34-year-old male were discharged on Saturday morning.
Police are currently searching for at least two suspects but have no physical descriptions or descriptions of the vehicle that was driven.
This is a currently developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Reach News Editor Sofia Schwarzwalder at news@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @schwaarzy
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Five people shot during community outreach event in South Seattle | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/news/five-people-shot-during-community-outreach-event-in-south-seattle/article_3d7bdcc2-2f33-11ee-bed5-1ba2dfc2e377.html |
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[
"Mackenzie Oliver The Daily",
"The Daily Staff",
"Deborah Kwon The Daily",
"Sarah Newman The Daily"
] | 2023-08-01 01:28:58+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 01:00:00 | Like many other watchers, I started “The Sex Lives of College Girls” because they filmed the second season on UW’s campus. However, the loss of a main cast member has | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyuw.com%2Farts_and_culture%2Fart%2Fcast-changes-on-campus%2Farticle_730dcd84-2f3b-11ee-84f8-6bb00cac9c72.html.json | en | _ | Like many other watchers, I started “The Sex Lives of College Girls” because they filmed the second season on UW’s campus. However, the loss of a main cast member has viewers potentially turning away from the hit show.
“The Sex Lives of College Girls” is a drama starring four female college students thrown into a seemingly inconvenient living situation. As unlikely friends, the roommates (played by Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott) support each other through the traditional and nontraditional challenges of university life. According to UW student Bella Andre, executive producer Mindy Kaling does a great job making the show feel like a safe space for young women in college.
“I really liked [the show],” UW student Sunny Price-Huish said. “There’s not a lot of college shows or movies compared to high school ones, and it’s fun to be watching at the same time that you’re, like, going through it.”
Unfortunately, the fan favorite of the four protagonists, Leighton Murray (played by Reneé Rapp), will no longer be a main fixture in the series. After her solo music career took off in 2022, Rapp decided to leave the show.
UW student Chloe Stafford claims that replacing a character in a TV show isn’t always the right move.
“If they make her character leave for good, they could have somebody else fill that spot,” Stafford said. “But if they just put a different actor in as her character it would suck.”
Many may recognize Reneé Rapp for her breakout role as Regina George in Broadway’s production of “Mean Girls,” where she rose to fame as a teenager. Murray is Rapp’s first television role, where she plays a witty blonde with an eye for fashion. Her style isn’t the source of Rapp’s success, however. According to Price-Huish, her character in “The Sex Lives of College Girls” acts as a great representative for the queer community.
"I feel like, for feminine-presenting people, there’s not a lot of super positive queer representation, because it’s mostly gay men,” Price-Huish said. “So it makes it a real bummer that they’re getting rid of her character.”
Although she’s leaving the show, Reneé Rapp is far from leaving the spotlight. In the midst of returning to her role of Regina George for a “Mean Girls” movie musical, Rapp has been writing and releasing music. Following her 2022 EP, “Everything to Everyone,” Rapp has since released two singles to promote her upcoming album, as well as announcing a tour with a stop at Seattle’s Paramount theater in October.
“Comfort character” has become a common term in this generation of media-influenced teenagers. For many, Leighton Murray was just that. Reneé Rapp’s depiction of a college girl navigating not only coming out, but the classic college “hookup culture” hits home for a lot of the show’s viewers; I would not be remotely surprised if it lost a few of its biggest fans.
You can watch the first two seasons of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” on MAX, and check out Reneé Rapp’s music on streaming platforms.
Reach writer Mackenzie Oliver at arts@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @kenzieroliver
Like what you’re reading? Support high-quality student journalism by donating here. | www.dailyuw.com | Cast changes on campus | _ | _ | https://www.dailyuw.com/arts_and_culture/art/cast-changes-on-campus/article_730dcd84-2f3b-11ee-84f8-6bb00cac9c72.html |
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[
"Goli Innocent"
] | 2023-08-01 00:52:19+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:23:27 | Coup: Germany To Suspend Bilateral Cooperation With Niger Republic | https%3A%2F%2Fnewtelegraphng.com%2Fcoup-germany-to-suspend-bilateral-cooperation-with-niger-republic%2F.json | en | _ | Germany is suspending its bilateral cooperation with the Niger Republic until further notice and has warned that it might take further steps in response to last week’s military coup that saw democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum detained by a group of soldiers.
Germany has said it is putting financial and development aid to Niger on hold following last week’s coup.
However, officials added that the evacuation of German citizens or soldiers is not currently considered necessary.
Berlin has “suspended all direct support payments to the central government of Niger until further notice,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson told a press briefing.
“We are also examining our entire bilateral engagement with Niger and will, of course, take further measures depending on the developments in the next few days,” the spokesperson added, saying the situation was still in flux and
The suspension of cooperation was confirmed by the Development Ministry.
A spokeswoman for that ministry said that those behind the coup “must restore power to the democratically elected president. “We are in close contact within the federal government and with our partners and are monitoring and evaluating the developments in Niger,” she added.
The EU has already cut its aid to the Niger Republic.
“Our assessment of the situation is that [an evacuation] is not yet needed,” the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
There are currently some 100 members of the German army, or Bundeswehr, in Niger to assist in training local forces.
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The spokesperson said, however, that the government was prepared in case the situation were to worsen in Niger.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius later said that Berlin was assessing possible actions to take both with regard to its troops in Niger and its military withdrawal from neighbouring Mali.
“We are in talks and preparing for the different scenarios with different options,” Pistorius told reporters.
Pistorius said the coup leaders had vowed to adhere to international agreements but that it remained to be seen whether this would be the case.
He made his remarks while visiting a military cybersecurity facility.
At the same time, Niger’s former colonial ruler, France, has said it recognizes Bazoum as the sole legitimate authority in Niger.
The statement by the French Foreign Ministry came in response to a question as to whether France had been authorized by the toppled government in Niger to carry out strikes to try and free the president, as has been claimed by the military junta behind the coup
“Our priority is the security of our citizens and our facilities, which cannot be targeted by violence, according to international law,” the ministry added in a statement given to Reuters news agency, which gave neither confirmation nor denial of the junta’s claims.
Last Friday, the leaders of the coup declared General Abdourahmane Tchiani to be the new head of state, replacing Bazoum. It is the seventh military takeover in West and Central Africa in less than three years.
West African nations have imposed sanctions on the country and threatened to intervene by force if Bazoum is not reinstated within a week. | newtelegraphng.com | Coup: Germany To Suspend Bilateral Cooperation With Niger Republic | _ | _ | https://newtelegraphng.com/coup-germany-to-suspend-bilateral-cooperation-with-niger-republic/ |
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[
"Mutiat Lawore",
"New Telegraph"
] | 2023-08-01 00:52:13+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:28:35 | BBNaija All-Stars: Kiddwaya Emerges Head Of House | https%3A%2F%2Fnewtelegraphng.com%2Fbbnaija-all-stars-kiddwaya-emerges-head-of-house%2F.json | en | _ | …As Angel Secure Black Envelope Immunity
This week, Biggie switched up the game, going from one housemate per round last week to four teams of five housemates each. At the end of the first round, each team had two people qualify for the second and final round.
Team Fantastic Five, consisting of Ike, Pere, Kidd, Cross, and TolaniBaj, faced the HOH challenge first, with Kidd and Ike emerging as their qualifiers.
In the first round, there were five basins filled with many plastic balls, and opposite the filled bowls were seesaw beams.
The housemates had to walk on the seesaw beams to transfer the balls from the basins to the shallow container at the end of the beam.
The housemates were not allowed to use their hands to touch any part of the beam except the start point, which was clearly marked.
Biggie also noted that if any housemate touches any other part of the beam, it is considered a failed attempt, and they must start all over.
He added that if the plastic balls fall out of the shallow container at the beam’s end, they must be returned to the basin, and the housemates must start again.
They were allotted 30 minutes to move the balls from the bowl to the end of the beam. The first two housemates to successfully transfer four balls and then return to the starting point would automatically qualify for the next round of the game.
In the absence of the challenge completion by any housemate, the housemate with the most balls in their beam bowl will be declared the qualifier. Big Brother would decide on a sudden-death game if there was a tie. There were no sudden death games.
Team Veto Five – Whitemoney, Neo, Doyin, Princess, and Ilebaye – went second. Neo and Ilebaye qualified after successfully transferring all four balls. Mercy, Frodd, Angel, Venita, and Cee-C were a part of Team Five Star, which saw Frodd and Venita qualify for the next round after 30 gruelling minutes.
Adekunle, Alex, Soma, Seyi, and Uriel’s Team Blizzard also struggled to finish the game in 30 minutes. Still, Soma and Adekunle qualified for the final round.
After the 4 teams had taken a turn, Big Brother announced that the Head of House game would pause for a while, introducing the black envelope challenge.
The rule is simple – find the black envelope hidden in the house. One housemate can only have one envelope, but the search has to start after Biggie’s signal.
Kidwaya, Neo, and Angel found the envelopes. While Angel’s noted that she was immune from the week’s nomination, Kiddwaya, and Neo had a message to have better luck next time.
Luck would come to play as the HoH game continued.
Ike, Kiddwaya, Neo, Ilebaye, Frodd, Venita, Adekunle, and Soma, who passed the first challenge, headed to the final round. Big Brother announced a little twist in the game, explaining that the housemates are to put five balls in the shallow container in ten minutes, while other rules remain unchanged. After an intense round that saw Neo and Kiddwaya successfully transfer five balls in 10 minutes, the housemates had to head back into the lounge.
Afterward, Big Brother announced Kiddwaya as the new head of the house. He received the chance to choose four BFFs who would share his lounge. He chose Tolanibaj, Uriel, Pere, and Neo to be his BFFs for the week.
The HoH announcement led to the nominations. Big Brother announced that the nominations are taking a new turn until he says otherwise. He called the game ‘Pardon Me Please’. The voting style will see the housemates list who they want to give possible immunity for the week.
They are not allowed to state their names, the HOH name, or that of the Black Envelope winners. There will only be one winner. If there is no clear winner, Big Brother will declare the game inconclusive as Biggie will not recognise the tie.
Soma received the most nominations with eight nods. Ilebaye received two. The housemates nominated Ike, Venita, Cross, Neo Energy, Doyin, Mercy, Ceec, Uriel, Tolanibaj, and Adekunle once. Big Brother announced that an emotional Soma is immune from possible eviction since he won the first-ever PMP game.
Every other housemate apart from Soma, Angel, and Kiddwaya is up for possible eviction. Their continuity in the game depends on the viewers’ votes, and voting portals are now open until 9 pm on Thursday. | newtelegraphng.com | BBNaija All-Stars: Kiddwaya Emerges Head Of House | _ | _ | https://newtelegraphng.com/bbnaija-all-stars-kiddwaya-emerges-head-of-house/ |
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[
"Jason Stamm",
"Article.Author_Name"
] | 2023-08-01 00:49:27+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 11:47:43 | Rivals150 guard Labaron Philon has some places he wants to see this fall, but where is his recruitment? He explains. | https%3A%2F%2Fcincinnati.rivals.com%2Fnews%2Flabaron-philon-working-on-fall-visits.json | https://images.rivals.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,t_headline_primary/i2ksu2pkhuq6w8cvnn2f | en | _ | Living, playing, just being in south Alabama, four-star point guard LaBaron Philon was comfortable and successful. He won the past two Alabama Class 7A player of the year awards and racked up 2,31... | cincinnati.rivals.com | LaBaron Philon Working On Fall Visits | _ | _ | https://cincinnati.rivals.com/news/labaron-philon-working-on-fall-visits |
[
"Bob D'Angelo",
"Cox Media Group National Content Desk"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:24+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:45:13 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Ftrending%2Fexotic-adrian-street-flamboyant-pro-wrestler-dead-82%2FIBX4XC6TURF7VHLQX454O5IBQE%2F.json | en | _ | Adrian Street: Pro wrestler Adrian Street, left, posed with his coal miner father in 1974. "Too dark down there, I was born for the spotlight," Street said about the coal mines. (Dennis Hutchinson/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
“Exotic” Adrian Street, a flamboyant professional wrestler who dressed like a glam rocker but exhibited the toughness of his Welsh roots as the son of a coal miner, died July 24, his family confirmed. He was 82.
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Street had recently undergone brain surgery, the BBC reported.
Born on Dec. 5, 1940, in Brynmawr, Wales, Street was known for his androgynous appearance and claimed to have wrestled in more than 12,000 bouts during his seven-decade career, according to The Guardian.
A genre-bending pioneer whose larger-than-life presence and ruthlessness between the ropes changed the wrestling world forever. Honored to have called Adrian Street a friend.
My thoughts are with Miss Linda and the family, friends and fans of Adrian Street. pic.twitter.com/fQrbWPem8p — Triple H (@TripleH) July 31, 2023
“His flamboyant style entertained audiences and reimagined what was possible in sports-entertainment,” WWE said in a statement.
Street would enter the ring with his longtime manager and future wife, Miss Linda, garbed in pastels and glitter, wearing lipstick and sporting brightly dyed hair while wearing a feather boa, The Guardian reported.
Street was “the kindest, most loving man you could ever meet,” his wife told the BBC on Sunday. “The total opposite to how he behaved on stage.”
He refused to follow in the footsteps of his father, who worked in the coal mines of Wales, according to the BBC.
“Too dark down there, I was born for the spotlight,” Street once confessed in an interview.
WWE is saddened to learn that Adrian Street has passed away.
WWE extends its condolences to Street’s family, friends, and fans.https://t.co/DjCT1ESCnE pic.twitter.com/2cUspIV58i — WWE (@WWE) July 31, 2023
Former WWE wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who is currently an executive with the wrestling promotion, called Street “a genre-bending pioneer whose larger-than-life presence and ruthlessness between the ropes changed the wrestling world forever.”
As a teenager, Street ran away from home and began wrestling in London, billed as “Kid Tarzan Jonathan,” the BBC reported.
I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and truly a one off talent Adrian Street. My deepest condolences to Linda and Adrian’s family. Rest well.x — William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 31, 2023
Later returning to his real name, Street became a wrestling “heel,” antagonizing fans with his appearance and rough tactics. He further infuriated fans with his flamboyant costumes that was a precursor to glam rockers like David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Gary Glitter, according to The Guardian.
Street ignored the catcalls, skipping around the ring and planting lipstick kisses on his opponents’ foreheads before smashing them into the canvas, the BBC reported.
Street later moved to Florida, where he and his wife started a costume-making business called The Bizarre Bizarre, the news outlet reported. He also founded a wrestling school, the Skull Krushers Academy.
Street was featured in a 2019 biopic, “You May Be Pretty, But I Am Beautiful,” The Guardian reported.
©2023 Cox Media Group | www.b985.com | ‘Exotic’ Adrian Street, flamboyant pro wrestler, dead at 82 | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/trending/exotic-adrian-street-flamboyant-pro-wrestler-dead-82/IBX4XC6TURF7VHLQX454O5IBQE/ |
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[
"John Parker",
"Yahoo Sports"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:17+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:53 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fwwe-monday-night-raw%2FTONRC3WNJTCBRR7S3A27AYLL5Y%2F.json | en | _ | World Wrestling Entertainment will stage its marquee mid-year event this Saturday as SummerSlam takes place at Ford Field, home of the NFL’s Detroit Lions. After WrestleMania, SummerSlam is the second-biggest show WWE produces in a calendar year and this year’s card is typically strong from top to bottom.
Brock Lesnar, who has headlined nine previous SummerSlams, faces Cody Rhodes in a match that figures to finish their trilogy, Logan Paul is back to square off with Ricochet after a series of viral moments between the two and Roman Reigns continues to battle with his own family, putting both his Universal Championship and the title of “Tribal Chief” up against his cousin Jey Uso.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s SummerSlam:
WWE SummerSlam ‘go-home’ Monday Night Raw
• Brock Lesnar appears • Logan Paul appears • Maxxine Dupri vs. Valhalla • Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio
WWE SummerSlam 2023
Date: Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET)Site: Ford Field in Detroit
How to watch SummerSlam 2023 in the US
How to watch WWE SummerSlam outside the US:
SummerSlam 2023 match card
• Logan Paul vs. Ricochet• Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna Baszler• Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes• SummerSlam Battle Royal (Sheamus, LA Knight, TBA)• Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyre• Women's Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair• World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn Bálor• Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey Uso
WWE SummerSlam ‘go-home’ SmackDown card
Friday, Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. ET on Fox from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio
The only announced segment for Smackdown is a singles match between the only two confirmed competitors in the SummerSlam battle royal, LA Knight and Sheamus.
• LA Knight vs. Sheamus
Storylines for WWE SummerSlam
Logan Paul vs. RicochetThese two first crossed paths in January's Royal Rumble match, staging an incredible spot with each spring-boarding halfway across the ring and clotheslining each other in mid-air.
Then, last month at the Money in the Bank ladder match, they went for another high spot that didn’t quite come off as smooth as Ricochet attempted a Spanish Fly from the top rope and put Paul through two tables. Ever since, the two have traded barbs on social media and in an in-ring segment setting up the SummerSlam blow-off.
Well, at least now he know how we all felt when he was added to the match 🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/8S5vmRBOHF — Ricochet (@KingRicochet) July 8, 2023
Ronda Rousey vs. Shayna BaszlerBaszler, who got Rousey into the professional wrestling world to begin with, turned on her longtime friend during a women's tag team title defense at Money in the Bank, costing them the belts. When Rousey demanded an explanation two days later on Monday Night Raw, Baszler delivered a blistering promo in which she (correctly) pointed out that Rousey has had championship opportunities handed to her since she set foot in the WWE, while Baszler has had to work for every spot she's ever had. This feud has felt a bit rushed, likely because of Rousey's reported "hard out" date to exit the company.
Brock Lesnar vs. Cody RhodesLess than 24 hours after failing to capture the undisputed Universal championship from Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes was set to team with Brock Lesnar to face Reigns and Solo Sikoa on Raw. Before that match began, Lesnar attacked Rhodes and pummeled him for nearly 10 minutes until the show went off the air. Rhodes got a narrow win the following month at Backlash and then Lesnar (storyline) broke Cody's left arm during an attack on the May 22 episode of Raw. Five days later Lesnar beat Rhodes by technical submission after working over the arm most of the match. Rhodes has since spent weeks trying to get a third match and finally got it on the July 17 episode of Raw when Lesnar accepted and proceeded to pummel Cody in front of his family at ringside.
Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Drew McIntyreAt WrestleMania, Gunther retained the Intercontinental title in a triple-threat match against McIntyre and Sheamus in one of the best matches of the weekend. Following another successful defense over Matt Riddle at Money in the Bank, Gunther was confronted by a returning McIntyre, who hadn't been seen on TV since that WrestleMania match. Gunther formally accepted McIntyre's challenge on the July 24 episode of Raw.
Women's Championship: Asuka (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte FlairAsuka unsuccessfully challenged Belair for the title at WrestleMania but managed to win it at Night of Champions on May 27 thanks to a rather creative application of the blue mist. On the June 9 episode of Smackdown, Flair returned for the first time since WrestleMania to challenge Asuka, enraging Belair, who was in line for a rematch. The Flair-Asuka title match took place on June 30, with Belair interfering and laying both other women out. To resolve the issue a triple-threat was set for SummerSlam.
World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Finn BálorRollins won the newly introduced World Heavyweight Championship in a tournament final over AJ Styles. Soon thereafter Bálor began to stalk Rollins and demand a title match. There is history here as Bálor won the inaugural Universal Championship over Rollins at SummerSlam 2016, only to have to surrender it the next night on Raw due to an injury he suffered during the match. In promos to hype this match, Bálor has continually brought up that chapter as his motivation for targeting Rollins at this year's SummerSlam.
Undisputed Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jey UsoThe Bloodline story involving members of the real-life Anoa'i wrestling family has been unfolding for more than three years at this point and has never been hotter. Since their tag-team championship loss at WrestleMania, Reigns has bullied and belittled his cousins, causing the Usos to turn on the "Tribal Chief" on the June 16 episode of SmackDown. In a tag-team match at Money in the Bank, Jey became the first person to pin Reigns in nearly three years to win the match and set up a singles encounter for the undisputed Universal Championship at SummerSlam.
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[
"Bob D'Angelo",
"Cox Media Group National Content Desk"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:31+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:26:52 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Ftrending%2Fi-was-shaking-like-an-earthquake-bull-shark-attacks-fishing-boat-8-times%2FQXLRKSUSENHHPDNKQVMWIMKB2E%2F.json | en | _ | Bull shark: A bull shark tried to take a bite out of the back of a boat as fishermen attempted to catch cobia. (Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Well, it is Shark Week.
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A fisherman said he was “shaking like an earthquake” when a bull shark recently attacked his boat in the Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of Florida, USA Today reported.
Joshua Jorgensen, who hosts the BlacktipH Fishing show on YouTube from Palm Beach Gardens, used a drone to capture aerial footage of the shark bashing into the back of boat. The agitated shark thumped the boat of Jorgensen’s friend, Carl Torresson, at least eight times, Fox News reported.
Jorgensen filmed two large cobia swimming with a bull shark circling nearby, the news outlet reported. The video that Jorgensen posted to Instagram shows the fishermen casting their lines into the water -- and then the shark became aggressive.
“I was flying my drone at the beach and spotted two huge cobia swimming with a bull shark. Cobia is one of the best-tasting fish in the ocean,” Jorgensen said in the video. “So I called my buddy Carl, and he raced over to try (to) catch them.
“I was following his boat with my drone and then all of a sudden the shark attacked his engines.”
Jorgensen added that the shark initially attacked the boat five times and “then came back for more.”
The shark attacked the boats a total of eight times, Jorgensen said, according to USA Today.
“We’re thinking, you know, maybe he grabbed the propeller,” Torresson said in the video. “We weren’t expecting the damage that we had when we got back to the dock, and it was just astronomical. The whole middle of the engine’s completely ripped out. The trim tab’s broken.
“And I didn’t think a shark could actually shake a boat like that. The boat was shaking like a bag of popcorn. Like literally, I was shaking like an earthquake. I was like, what’s going on? I went back there and I noticed it was a shark doing it. I’m like, are you kidding me? This is like a ride from Universal Studios.” | www.b985.com | ‘I was shaking like an earthquake’: Bull shark attacks fishing boat 8 times | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/trending/i-was-shaking-like-an-earthquake-bull-shark-attacks-fishing-boat-8-times/QXLRKSUSENHHPDNKQVMWIMKB2E/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:17:39+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:58:29 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Ftrending%2Fmagnus-white-us-cycling-team-member-killed-after-struck-by-vehicle%2FQLSX7Q7RPVDAPOKWZJC2WSHZ6U%2F.json | en | _ | BOULDER, Colo. — Magnus White, a cyclist on USA Cycling’s junior men’s national team, was killed Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle during a training ride near his Colorado home. He was 17.
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White, who was scheduled to race at the upcoming world championships in Scotland, died near Boulder, ESPN reported. His death was announced by USA Cycling in a statement on Sunday.
“He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community,” USA Cycling said. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time.”
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the news that 17-year-old Magnus White has passed away in a training accident.
Please read USA Cycling's statement in Memory of Magnus White: https://t.co/vZryL710K8 pic.twitter.com/q8CCkJnYdL — USA Cycling (@usacycling) July 30, 2023
White was riding on Colorado Highway 119 -- known as the Diagonal Highway -- north of Boulder when he was hit by a Toyota Matrix driven by a 23-year-old woman from Westminster, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Gabriel Moltrer told The Denver Post.
Moltrer said the Matrix apparently crossed onto the shoulder of the highway, according to the newspaper.
White was pronounced dead at an area hospital, Sports Illustrated reported. The woman was not injured.
White’s parents said in a statement that their son’s passion for cycling was stoked when he received his first strider bike when he was 2 years old, according to the Post.
Michael and Jill White said their son was an “incredibly self-motivated cyclist who was just reaching his potential.”
White won a junior national championship in cyclocross in 2021 and earned a spot on the U.S. national team, ESPN reported. He competed with the squad in Europe before last year’s cyclocross world championships, and he was selected to represent the U.S. this year at the cyclocross world championships in the Netherlands, the cable sports news outlet reported.
“White fell in love with cycling at an early age through Boulder Junior Cycling,” USA Cycling said in its statement. “He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community.”
Michael Robson, who coached White for six years, said that the cyclist “made the hardest thing to do look easy.”
“He had this effortless grace about him,” Robson told the Post. “He was always his absolute best self and an incredible role model for the other kids.”
The crash is still under investigation, the Post reported. Drugs, alcohol, and speed “are not suspected” as factors in the crash, Moltrer said.
“We’re suffering,” Robson told the newspaper. | www.b985.com | Magnus White, US cycling team member, killed after struck by vehicle | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/trending/magnus-white-us-cycling-team-member-killed-after-struck-by-vehicle/QLSX7Q7RPVDAPOKWZJC2WSHZ6U/ |
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"Ross Dellenger",
"Yahoo Sports"
] | 2023-08-01 01:17:10+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:45:28 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.b985.com%2Fnews%2Fnational%2Fsources-notre-dame%2FQV2IIDIEYMCRWWMG7X5QWZDSCI%2F.json | en | _ | COLLEGE FOOTBALL: APR 23 Notre Dame Spring Game SOUTH BEND, IN - APRIL 23: A detail view of a Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet is seen during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game on April 23, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The richest apparel deal in college athletics belongs to the Golden Dome.
Notre Dame and Under Armour are extending their relationship, agreeing to a new 10-year contract that puts the Irish at the top of college sports with a price tag of more than $10 million annually in cash and gear, sources told Yahoo Sports.
Notre Dame and Under Armour officials declined to comment.
Notre Dame, in the final year of its previous 10-year contract with Under Armour, hit the open market this spring after the expiration of the exclusive negotiating window with UA. Under Armour won a bidding war against the other top two apparel brands in the country, Adidas and Nike.
A win for UA founder and chairman Kevin Plank, UA lands one of the country’s most valuable brands again. The school and apparel brand have been partners since 2014, when UA replaced Adidas as Notre Dame’s apparel outfit in what was at the time believed to be the most lucrative apparel contract in college athletics history, a deal thought to be around $90 million.
This one exceeds that amount and vaults the Irish to the top of college sports, alongside the likes of Texas (Nike), Kansas (Adidas), Louisville (Adidas), Ohio State (Nike), Nebraska (Adidas) and Michigan (Nike) — all schools with deals believed to range from $8-$10 million a year.
Financial details of apparel contracts are not always clear. Some are not publicized and others were impacted by the COVID pandemic. But the Irish’s deal is expected to exceed all others in the market.
Apparel deals are revenue-generating giants for some of the most elite college athletic departments. In normal cases, apparel companies pay an annual licensing fee ranging from $5-10 million in cash for some of the powerhouses in college football and men’s basketball. In some deals, the school receives a cut of royalties from merchandise sales (usually 10-15%). Most agreements require the company to outfit that school’s athletic teams with $2-5 million in gear each year, as well as discounts in merchandise purchases.
Over the last several years, Under Armour has withdrawn from being a major player in college athletics. The Baltimore-based outlet has canceled deals with UCLA, Cal, Hawaii and Cincinnati, and Boston College ended its relationship with the company by signing with New Balance and Adidas.
Despite the past setbacks, Under Armour recently released figures that show its 2023 fiscal year revenue is up 3 percent to $5.9 billion. The company continues to outfit a handful of major college programs, including Auburn, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Utah and Texas Tech. But its crown jewel is Notre Dame.
Like its independence within the sport and exclusive television contract with NBC, Notre Dame officials enjoy being the apparel company’s most valuable and featured brand. But the final determination in the decision was price, and Under Armour well outpaced the other offers, sources told Yahoo Sports. | www.b985.com | Sources: Notre Dame, Under Armour agree to richest apparel deal in college athletics | _ | _ | https://www.b985.com/news/national/sources-notre-dame/QV2IIDIEYMCRWWMG7X5QWZDSCI/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 00:58:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 15:52:00 | A team-by-team look at Gwinnett County softball heading into the 2023 high school season. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gwinnettdailypost.com%2Fsports%2F2023-gwinnett-daily-post-softball-team-previews%2Farticle_cf24613c-2fdb-11ee-b2f8-abb0cbed22b7.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
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"Tonya Mosley"
] | 2023-08-01 00:53:48+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 13:25:42 | "It took me a long time to find my audience ... but I always knew they were out there," says Morgan, who started doing stand-up as a mom in her mid-30s. Her new Netflix special is I'm Every Woman. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.npr.org%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2F1191050029%2Fleanne-morgan-netflix-im-every-woman-mrs-maisel-appalachia.json | en | _ | Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause
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Leanne Morgan remembers the moment she realized she could make it in comedy: She was at a party, telling jokes, and a woman "peepeed on the couch."
"That was a 'God' moment for me ... " Morgan says. "I thought, 'OK, I can make it in stand-up.'"
Morgan took a roundabout route to professional comedy: She was a young mother living in Bean Station, Tenn., in the 1990s — and she started selling jewelry in women's houses two or three nights a week as a way to make a bit of extra money.
"It was like Mary Kay and Tupperware, those kinds of companies," Morgan says. "Somebody makes a dip, or a pan of brownies, and then I would schlep that big case of jewelry and put all that jewelry out on a kitchen table."
Morgan was supposed to be talking up the jewelry, but instead she found herself making her customers laugh with stories about breastfeeding and hemorrhoids.
Morgan was 32 with three young children at home when she started performing stand-up in clubs on the weekend. Every few years, someone from Hollywood would call to offer her a sitcom deal — but each time the deal would fall through.
In 2018, she nearly gave up, but she decided to make one more push. She hired two brothers in Plano, Texas, to help promote her material on social media. One clip, in which she joked about going to a Def Leppard/Journey concert with her husband, went viral.
YouTube
"That [video] blew up, and I started selling out all over the United States," Morgan says. "People would see those videos ... and start calling comedy clubs and ask them to book me."
Now 57 with three grown children and two grandchildren, Morgan has her own self-produced Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman. In it, she makes fun of everyday life, from marriage and motherhood to menopause and dating apps.
"It took me a long time to find my audience ... but I always knew they were out there," she says. "I think Hollywood forgets us, and I think a lot of comedians that are cool and edgy and all of that, just forget about my demographic and I think we're the best. I think we're the people that make decisions to go buy tickets and want to get out and have a good time."
Interview highlights
On connecting to her audience
I'm nurturing. If I make fun, it's of myself, it's not of anybody else. I'm not confrontational. And so I think people find comfort with me. ... I was in LA doing The Comedy Store, which was a dream of mine, and it was all these edgy comedians that were getting up and talking about all kinds of stuff. And then I got up and talked about how somebody made me a meatloaf at my children's school the day that I got my IUD replaced. And young people came out of The Comedy Store and said, "Can I hug you?" I think that even though ... in my mind I'd have a chip on my shoulder over the years and think, Oh, I'm not edgy enough there. I'm not a cool kid in the business in the industry and all that, I do think that people were enjoying what I did.
On calling herself the "Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia"
Comedy is hard. ... It's a hard business. I resonated with that character because she was fearless and she had those babies and her husband was a ding dong. My husband's not a ding dong, but she overcame so much and kept going and men would say, "Oh, women aren't funny," and all that kind of stuff, and trying to sabotage her. I've been through all that. When young people ask me, "Do you think I should do stand-up?" I don't want to squash somebody's dreams. But it's hard for me as a mother not to say, "Listen, you're going to be driving in a car for 300 miles to make $50 and you won't have a hotel room." I mean, it's a hard, hard business. But when I saw that series, I thought, that's what I did: I had three babies. I was in the Appalachian Mountains. I didn't have a comedy club near me, and I just had to pave out another way than the traditional way that people do stand-up. And I did. I don't know how, but I did.
On the four television sitcom deals over the years that fell through
I would be devastated at the time. But those little nuggets would give me the encouragement to keep going. For one thing, because I was in Knoxville. ... I was not living in LA or New York. I was raising these children and I got to raise them in Knoxville, Tennessee, and they became who they're supposed to be. If I'd have gone to LA, they probably wouldn't be who they are. And I would be devastated [when the series fell through], but then it always kept me encouraged, like, I've got something. I know I'm not crazy. I can do this.
On ignoring her ex-husband when he advised her to get rid of her Tennessee accent
[He] said to me, "Your accent and your diction, you need diction lessons. People are making fun of me. People think you're stupid." And I remember at the time, I don't know how I had the sense to think, "No, you're wrong." And I didn't change anything. I could have. I had pretty low self-esteem and was pretty beat down at the time, but I felt like ... you're not going to change me. This is who I am. And I think now, going forward, 40 years later, that is what has made this happen for me, is I am who I am. .... I'm authentic. I feel like at my age now, it's like this is who I am. You either like it or you don't. It's OK if you don't. ... I do find humor in hard things, but I think a lot of comedians do. That's how we cope.
Lauren Krenzel and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Beth Novey adapted it for the web. | www.npr.org | Comic Leanne Morgan jokes about motherhood and marriage in 'I'm Every Woman' : NPR | _ | _ | https://www.npr.org/2023/07/31/1191050029/leanne-morgan-netflix-im-every-woman-mrs-maisel-appalachia |
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"Stephanie Whiteside"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:14:50 | Social media has gone wild as people claim the government confirmed aliens exist. But the truth isn't that simple, even as Congress vows to investigate. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Fnexstar-media-wire%2Fdid-the-government-confirm-aliens-exist%2F.json | en | _ | (NewsNation) — As in decades past, the question of whether aliens exist continues to captivate Americans. Following Wednesday’s widely-watched Congressional hearing on UAPs and UFOs, people flocked to social media — many proclaiming the government confirmed aliens exist.
But that’s not actually what happened at the hearing. While witnesses and lawmakers discussed the issue of UFOs, the government has not issued any official confirmation of alien life and what was said at the hearing, by witnesses and even a lawmaker, remains unverified.
As lawmakers continue to probe the issue, join NewsNation’s Brian Entin at 9 p.m. ET Sunday night for a two-hour special report on the hearing, including analysis from UFO experts. Find out how to tune in to NewsNation on your local channel lineup.
Here’s what we do (and don’t) know after the hearing:
Whistleblower David Grusch largely recounted second-hand testimony and provided no evidence to support his claims. Grusch is a former member of the UAP Task Force.
Former Navy Commander and pilot David Fravor recounted a first-hand experience with the so-called Tic Tac UFO but said he was never briefed on the object or its potential origins.
Former Navy pilot Ryan Graves, who founded the Americans for Safe Aerospace, also recounted an encounter he had with an object he described as a black sphere floating inside a clear cube. Graves indicated such encounters were extremely common among pilots. There was no evidence presented to support this claim.
While lawmakers seemed largely accepting of the witness testimony, only Rep. Matt Gaetz, R.-Fla., said he had seen any evidence of alien life firsthand.
Grusch was unable to answer a number of inquiries regarding specific evidence or proof in an open setting, though he indicated he would be willing to say more in a secure, classified briefing.
All three witnesses agreed these unidentified objects constituted a potential national security threat.
Official government bodies, including the White House, Pentagon, and NASA have all stated they have no reason to believe unexplained objects are extraterrestrial in nature.
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby said after the hearing there are “no hard and fast” answers to the question but that the administration is taking it seriously.
This wasn’t the first time the U.S. government undertook investigations to address the question of UFOs, nor is it the first time the official response was that there was nothing “alien” going on.
However, at the heart of Grusch’s whistleblower complaint is his claim that the government, specifically the Department of Defense, is operating programs to retrieve material from crashes that are extraterrestrial in nature and are keeping those programs secret from the public while also operating without appropriate Congressional oversight.
Grusch spoke exclusively to NewsNation regarding his experiences, which he said include the U.S. government recovering the “non-human” pilots of downed craft.
In light of his claims, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee have vowed to continue to hold more hearings, including classified briefings where Grusch could speak more freely. Members have also vowed to seek the power to subpoena documents and images that Grusch says back up his claims.
Lawmakers have also called for a centralized reporting system for both military and civilian reports of UFOs, to better analyze and understand the possible threat.
There is also the possibility of the creation of a new committee to specifically investigate UAPs/UFOs. It’s not entirely clear how Congress could compel the DoD or military to release information on any secret programs, should they exist, though, in the past, lawmakers have attempted to work UFO reporting into funding requirements for the Pentagon. | kfor.com | Did the government confirm aliens exist? | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/did-the-government-confirm-aliens-exist/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:20:56+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 22:45:00 | On Monday, Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley talked about the process of six officers returning to the force days after Oklahoma County's new district attorney dropped manslaughter charges against them. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fthis-is-not-going-to-be-a-quick-process-okcpd-officers-begin-process-of-returning-to-duty-after-manslaughter-charges-cleared%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Monday, Oklahoma City Police Chief Wade Gourley talked about the process of six officers returning to the force days after Oklahoma County’s new district attorney dropped manslaughter charges against them.
“This is not going to be a quick process,” said Chief Gourley.
In 2020, five officers shot and killed Stavian Rodriguez moments after the 15-year-old dropped his gun, then reached for his waist, during a robbery in southwest OKC.
OKCPD officers cleared in death of 15-year-old.
Less than a month later, during another deadly police shooting, a sixth officer was charged after 60-year-old Bennie Edwards was shot in the back after he ran towards police with a knife.
Oklahoma County DA Vicki Behenna made the announcement Friday.
“Those cases are going to be dismissed with prejudice,” said DA Behenna.
That means the officers cannot be charged again.
“It’s important for there to be finality on this piece and not drag them out for another two or three years or maybe five years. Who knows if there’s going to be a change in the statute,” said DA Behenna.
While the six officers were on paid administrative leave, Chief Gourley said the OKC Police Department worked on better de-escalation strategies, given more officers crisis intervention training, and more less-lethal equipment.
“A lot of things have changed in the two and a half years since they’ve been gone, so they’ll have to be up to speed on all of that,” said Chief Gourley.
The chief said more importantly, he’s focused on the officer’s mental health.
“They’ll be visiting with licensed professional counselor and others to make sure that they are in fact, ready to come back to work,” said the chief. “I’m definitely not going to rush them back into that.”
On Friday, DA Behenna also dropped charges against Village Police Officer Corporal Chance Avery. He faced a manslaughter charge for shooting and killing Christopher Poor, who was armed with a bat, in 2020.
In a statement, Village PD said they agree with Behenna’s decision.
Courtesy of the Village Police Department’s Facebook Page | kfor.com | OKCPD officers begin process of returning to duty after manslaughter charges cleared | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/this-is-not-going-to-be-a-quick-process-okcpd-officers-begin-process-of-returning-to-duty-after-manslaughter-charges-cleared/ |
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"Kaylee Olivas Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:24+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:45:00 | After the House finalized the override on Governor Kevin Stitt's veto of tribal compact extensions related to tobacco, he filed a lawsuit against the Senate President Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Foklahoma-legislature%2Fok-gov-files-lawsuit-against-republican-lawmakers-for-overriding-his-tribal-compact-vetoes%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – After the House finalized the override on Governor Kevin Stitt’s veto of tribal compact extensions related to tobacco, he filed a lawsuit against the Senate President Pro Tempore and the Speaker of the House.
The Governor first vetoed both compacts in early June citing the two would violate state law.
The House then met on June 12 to overturn HB 1005x. That bill bounced over to the Senate where it was overturned, as well as SB 26x.
The Senate held a special session on July 24 to go over both bills and eventually voted to override the pair.
The last vote needed to complete the override lie with the House.
Representatives met Monday morning to decide, but not without debate.
“We don’t have the statutory authority, nor do we have the constitutional authority to compact with tribes,” stated Representative Tom Gann, R-Inola.
However, Representative Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, disagreed with Rep. Gann’s statement, saying the Legislature has a job to do which includes overriding the Governor’s vetoes on tribal compacts.
“Why is the Governor not sitting down with our tribal leaders personally in a room to hammer out a deal?” asked Rep. Fetgatter. “The Supreme Court said that we absolutely have the right and the authority as the legislature to do what we’re doing today, which by the way, I heard it said, ‘I think, I think, I think,’ well, when you come and stand on this floor, you probably ought to know.”
With the votes, 72-16, the final override on the tobacco compact was enacted into law.
“We’re extremely relieved, I think is the right phrase. It’s been a long process to get the extension. And we know that it gives us the stability that we think Oklahomans and businesses deserve to continue to do business. It gives us some time to continue productive, hopefully, discussions with Oklahoma and to our way of thinking any time we can find ways to reach agreement with, you know, some of the cooler heads and state and federal government, that’s always a good day for us,” said the Cherokee Nation Attorney General Sara Hill.
“Throughout the regular session and after, Oklahoma’s Legislature has made one thing very clear: They understand the importance of cooperation between the state and sovereign tribal nations, and they acknowledge the benefits working together provide for all Oklahomans. We thank the Senate and the House for their willingness to collaborate, and for their endurance in correcting Gov. Stitt’s errors. We are pleased the one-year extensions of compacts regarding tobacco and motor vehicle tags are now complete, and we look forward to finding long-term, win-win solutions.” Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton
“Compacts are good and they’re necessary. Otherwise, there’s a lot of uncertainty. So today is behind us,” stated Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka. “The tough work begins in terms of now sitting down and having honest conversations about what has changed since these compacts were initially and originally put in place to now. We’ll have the opportunity to have good faith negotiations and talks and discussion to try to put new agreements together moving forward.”
So far, Speaker McCall said six tobacco compacts have expired this year which costs the state and the tribes millions of dollars.
“We’re still optimistic and hopeful and want the Governor to get an agreement. We’ll stay plugged into that process. But the legislature will ultimately be the fail-safe and the backstop if the Governor cannot or will not. I think the legislature will ultimately engage in that process,” explained Speaker McCall.
Governor Stitt held a press conference Monday afternoon to go over his thoughts on the override of these vetoes and what happens next.
“First off, you know, pretty disappointed in the vote today,” said Gov. Stitt.
There are currently two proposed compacts, one from the Governor and another from the tribes.
“My compact basically clarifies, all it says is the provision of this compact shall establish and govern the right of taxation and payment of taxes to the nation and the state. On the retail sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products on lands owned by the nation and or its members which are held in trust by the United States or which are owned by members of the nation and are subject to restricted title,” the Gov. read from his proposed tribal compact. “That was the change that I made. And I said, this is a two year extension. This is a 50/50 split.”
The difference between his compact and the tribes’ is how ‘Indian Country’ is defined, according to Gov. Stitt.
He claims if the tribes’ version ever came to light, ‘Indian Country’ would take up 42% of Oklahoma.
“I am not going to give the eastern part of my state away. As Governor, I will not give an inch. I’m not going to make Eastern Oklahoma reservation,” explained Gov. Stitt. “7% of our state is already in trust. So when a tribe buys a piece of land, they petition the Department of Interior and they put it in a trust. Then it comes off our tax rolls. We don’t get paid property tax on it, but with this new language, what they’re hoping to do is turn 42% of our state into a reservation.”
General Hill told KFOR the Governor’s statement on ‘Indian Country’ is false.
“The language is the same now as it was prior to McGirt. What’s changed has been our understanding of what Indian Country is. I think the issue is we know that the reservations exist in Oklahoma and that there are large reservations. And so the real question I think he’s asking here is what’s the proper amount of tobacco sales from tribes? What’s the proper role of tobacco sales in Oklahoma for Indian tribes? And I mean, that’s really the question that he wants an answer to. I think from his point of view, he’s determined that we’re just going to sell tobacco everywhere in their jurisdictions because they can. But that’s really not what history has demonstrated over the last three years. None of the tribes have been running out to open up new tobacco locations,” stated General Hill.
Gov. Stitt said negotiations surrounding compacts should be left up to him and not the Legislature.
That’s his reasoning behind now filing a lawsuit against Pro Tem Treat and Speaker McCall.
“Those are the ones that are pushing this this compact. And basically, we need that. We need the Supreme Court to let us know who has the authority. We think that it clearly is with the governor,” said Gov. Stitt.
“First, I applaud our House counterparts for coming in today and delivering on an override of the final veto of the two compact bills that have been the subject of unnecessary ridicule and strong-armed tactics from the executive branch. We couldn’t have done it without the leadership in the House working with the Senate to do what’s in the best interest of our state. Plain and simple, the governor’s continued rhetoric and vitriol surrounding not only these compacts, but also our Native American Tribal partners as a whole, seeks to divide the state. It is clear at this point the governor has no end game, goal or aspirations of working with the legislature or tribes. He continues to ignore the courts, legislature and common sense. I want clarity on issues in the post McGirt world. The governor’s misguided actions have led to chaos and confusion, bringing us further from any kind of meaningful resolution. These compacts in particular weren’t new, they weren’t unique in any way, they simply kept the exact same language as before to give him an opportunity to try and do the right thing by working with the tribes to renegotiate the compacts, while ensuring the state didn’t lose millions in revenue. He has once again failed Oklahoma. Today, history is repeating itself with the announcement of this lawsuit. I’m confident his intentions will meet the same fate as we have unfortunately witnessed, and paid for, in the past. By overriding these vetoes, the legislature gave the governor another avenue and opportunity to negotiate in good faith, as we have done repeatedly. He has never accepted or appreciated our efforts and has turned his back all four million Oklahomans, the legislative process and Oklahoma’s tribal partners, costing the state millions in legal fees. This zero-sum game he is playing is a losing strategy and I hope Oklahomans and my fellow lawmakers are paying careful attention.” Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat
In the meantime, what is supposed to be negotiating will start. However, News 4 asked the Governor about upcoming negotiations three separate times and he said he has been negotiating since May but that tribes are refusing to accept his compact proposal.
“With the extension, it’s giving you and the tribes an opportunity to negotiate for the next year, at least until December of 2024. Are you actually looking to negotiate or are you trying to sway tribes into entering into your compact agreement?” asked News 4 Capitol Bureau Chief, Kaylee Olivas.
“I have been negotiating and put this in front of them for the last two months at the same financial terms as they had last year. They’ve refused to sign it. So they have gone around the Governor. This all showed up, unbeknownst to me in the last week of session as we were talking with them and so they have the compact that they wanted. Do you really think that now that they have the legislature to do what they wanted and get the compact they wanted, they’re going to come around and come to the Governor’s compact or they’re going to go back to the legislature? What do you think is going to happen in a year?” responded Gov. Stitt.
News 4 asked if the Governor planned to meet the tribes in the middle on the compacts.
“I will not change the language on my compact and that’s why they obviously went to the legislature. They thought they could get their compact approved,” added Gov. Stitt.
He then proceeded to ask which station the questions were coming from.
“Who do you work for?” asked the Governor.
Again, News 4 asked if he plans to stick with his compact rather than negotiating to something in the middle.
“The question that Oklahomans need to ask themselves is, why haven’t they signed this compact? It’s a two year extension instead of pushing a one year extension on the same financial terms and we will continue to offer, but we’ll wait and see what the courts say, because they have got the legislature to give them their compacts, their compact language,” said Gov. Stitt.
Once the press conference was over, the Governor’s Director of Communications, Abegail Cave wanted to clarify what the Governor meant when answering News 4’s questions.
Cave said the Governor’s doors have been open to the tribes throughout this whole process.
She echoed the Governor will not change the language defining ‘Indian Country,’ and that News 4 is only focusing on a minor part of the compact agreements.
Speaker McCall said if the Governor “can not or will not” reach an agreement with tribes, the Legislature will be on standby to take action.
The Speaker also plans to head an interim study this fall to further look into tribal compacts.
“I filed for the interim study just so we can start getting historical perspective on these compacts. And then from there, start having deliberations and communications, conversation about what the legislature might want to do in the future,” stated Speaker McCall. | kfor.com | Oklahoma Governor files lawsuit against Republican lawmakers for overriding his tribal compact vetoes | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/ok-gov-files-lawsuit-against-republican-lawmakers-for-overriding-his-tribal-compact-vetoes/ |
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"Lauren Daniels Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:49+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:13:00 | The sudden closure of one of the nation's largest trucking companies has left tens of thousands, including some Oklahomans, without jobs. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Foklahoma-city-employees-among-those-affected-by-yellow-corporation-closure%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The sudden closure of one of the nation’s largest trucking companies has left tens of thousands, including some Oklahomans, without jobs.
A longtime local employee of Yellow Corporation told News 4 though there were signs the company was in trouble, he was still shocked when he got the call on Sunday.
“They’re always crying poor mouth and saying ‘We’re going to shut the doors, we’re going to shut the doors,'” former Yellow employee William Manley told News 4. “Well, now they actually did it.”
Manley was supposed to be working at Yellow Corporation in Oklahoma City on Monday.
Instead, he was talking to News 4 about how he suddenly lost a job he loved.
“I sure liked all the people I worked with here,” Manley said. “A bunch of really good, hardworking folks. That’s why we’re the number one terminal. I didn’t realize I was going to be so upset about this but I couldn’t sleep all night.”
Manley worked for Yellow for nearly nine years. Over the last several months, he says he’s noticed warning signs – with union negotiations, a loss of insurance and the company’s refusal to buy parts for repairs.
All this, he says, despite Yellow receiving a $700 million pandemic-era loan from the government.
“I’d like to know what happened to that money,” Manley said. “I never saw any of it. It didn’t go to us and it certainly didn’t go into the equipment. The equipment is junk.”
Manley loved working at Yellow in OKC and loved his co-workers.
Now, he fears an uncertain future.
“I’m 59 and it’s not so easy to find a job when you’re 59,” he told News 4. “A lot of people, like myself, are disabled and really need the insurance to keep us going.”
News 4 reached out to a spokesperson on Yellow’s website for comment but we have not heard back. | kfor.com | Oklahoma City employees among those affected by Yellow Corporation closure | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-employees-among-those-affected-by-yellow-corporation-closure/ |
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"Emily Brooks",
"The Hill"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:46+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:28:15 | Democrats and Republicans are offering clashing interpretations of the significance of former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer’s closed-door testimony, which lawmakers said included assertions that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion of access” to his father and that Hunter Biden sometimes put President Biden on speakerphone to talk to his business associates. The revelations […] | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fhill-politics%2Fdevon-archer-debate-focuses-on-hunter-biden-illusion-of-access%2F.json | en | _ | Democrats and Republicans are offering clashing interpretations of the significance of former Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer’s closed-door testimony, which lawmakers said included assertions that Hunter Biden was selling the “illusion of access” to his father and that Hunter Biden sometimes put President Biden on speakerphone to talk to his business associates.
The revelations are fueling Republican attempts to link the president to his son’s business dealings. Republicans, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (Ky.), say the testimony shows that President Biden “lied” when he made campaign trail statements that he had never talked to his son about his foreign business dealings.
But Democrats say Archer’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee on Monday actually shows the president was not involved in Hunter Biden’s foreign business affairs.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), who attended the hours-long transcribed interview, said Archer testified that because Hunter Biden was under pressure from Ukrainian energy company Burisma, “he had to give the illusion — and he used that term, the illusion — of access to his father, and he tried to get credit for things that he — that Mr. Archer testified Hunter had nothing to do with, such as when Vice President Biden went to Ukraine on his own.”
Lawmakers clash over whether testimony implicates president
Archer was on the board of Burisma with Hunter Biden. Republicans have said then-Vice President Biden’s call to remove Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin, whose office was investigating Burisma, was directly related to his son’s involvement with, and sizable payments from, the company.
But the investigation in Burisma had been opened before Shokin took the position, and Shokin was widely criticized for failure to prosecute corruption, with his ouster supported by numerous U.S. officials.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, said in a statement that Archer testified that “President Biden was not involved in his son’s business affairs, and that President Biden was never asked to, nor did he, take any official actions in relation to those business matters.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said last week that the president “was never in business with his son.”
On the other end of the partisan spectrum, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who also attended the transcribed interview, said he thought Archer’s testimony “implicate[s] the president.”
Reading from his notes of the transcribed interview, Biggs said Archer testified that “Burisma would have gone out of business sooner if the Biden brand had not been invoked. People would be intimidated to legally mess with Burisma because of the Biden family brand.”
According to Biggs, Archer said the Biden “brand” referred to President Biden. But Goldman later said that Archer clarified the “brand” was based on a “D.C. brand based on his own experience in lobbying” and “in conjunction with the fact that his last name was Biden.”
Burisma bribery allegations
Both Biggs and Goldman said that Archer had no knowledge of an alleged $5 million payment to Biden from Burisma, an allegation relayed by a confidential FBI source in a form released by Republicans earlier in June.
Goldman argued that Archer’s testimony undercut the premise of the Biden-Burisma bribery allegations.
“Even though it was perceived by Burisma that they had the Prosecutor General Shokin ‘under control,’ quote unquote, that Joe Biden advocated for his firing — which of course, was not coveted or desired by Burisma, and would potentially be bad for Burisma,” Goldman said.
Raskin said that Republicans appeared to be “chasing” the bribery allegations, and pointed to a recent letter to Comer from Lev Parnas, who was involved in an effort to dig up dirt about the Bidens in Ukraine ahead of the 2020 election, urging Comer to abandon efforts to chase the “conspiracy theories.”
Comer, on the other hand, took issue with Hunter Biden’s work with Burisma.
“When Burisma’s owner was facing pressure from the Ukrainian prosecutor investigating the company for corruption, Archer testified that Burisma executives asked Hunter to ‘call D.C.’ after a Burisma board meeting in Dubai,” he said in a statement, which a press release said raised concerns that Hunter Biden was in violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Phone calls with the president
Archer’s testimony did appear to partially back up Comer’s statement to the New York Post last week that he expected Archer to discuss the times he witnessed Hunter Biden’s putting then-Vice President Biden on speakerphone with foreign business partners.
Democrats downplayed that concern.
“The witness indicated that Hunter spoke to his father every day, and approximately 20 times over the course of a 10-year relationship. Hunter may have put his father on the phone with any number of different people, and they never once spoke about any business dealings,” Goldman said.
“As he described it, it was all casual conversation, niceties, the weather, ‘What’s going on?’” Goldman said, adding that “there wasn’t a single conversation about any of the business dealings that Hunter had.”
Democrats also stressed that there were especially frequent conversations between Hunter Biden and his father after his brother, Beau Biden, died from brain cancer in 2015.
Biggs pushed back on Goldman’s characterization.
“He probably forgot to tell you that Devon Archer himself said that was an implication of who the ‘big guy’ is,” Biggs said, referring to communications drawn from a laptop hard drive that purportedly belonged to Hunter Biden.
The House Oversight GOP also said in a tweet that President Biden attended a 2014 dinner with Hunter Biden and some of his foreign business associates at Cafe Milano in Washington, D.C.
White House slams GOP after ‘much-hyped witness’ testimony
Ian Sams, White House spokesperson for oversight and investigations, also argued that the Archer interview poked holes in the GOP attempts to directly link President Biden to his family’s foreign business dealings.
“It appears that the House Republicans’ own much-hyped witness today testified that he never heard of President Biden discussing business with his son or his son’s associates, or doing anything wrong,” Sams said. “House Republicans keep promising bombshell evidence to support their ridiculous attacks against the President, but time after time, they keep failing to produce any. In fact, even their own witnesses appear to be debunking their allegations.”
Raskin said that the Biden family investigation is a “desperate effort to distract everyone from former President Donald Trump’s mounting criminal indictments and deepening legal morass.”
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who was also in the interview, told reporters that Archer had revealed new information, but declined to elaborate further.
Abbe Lowell, counsel for Hunter Biden, said in a statement that House Republicans “keep swinging and keep striking out in their obsessive pursuit of the President through his son, Hunter.”
“Mr. Archer confirmed one more time that Hunter Biden did not involve his father in, nor did his father assist him in, his business. It’s well known that Hunter and his father speak daily, and what Mr. Archer confirmed today was that when those calls occurred during Hunter’s business meetings, if there was any interaction between his father and his business associates, it was simply to exchange small talk,” Lowell said.
“Like the relatives of Donald Trump, Senators Ron Johnson and Ted Cruz, Rep. Lauren Boebert, and many others, family members of elected representatives meet people and may get opportunities because of those connections,” he continued. “Congress would be busy investigating many of their own if that’s their idea of an offense.”
Archer did not answer shouted questions when entering or leaving the transcribed interview, and his attorney declined to take a side in the debate over his testimony.
“We are aware that all sides are claiming victory following Mr. Archer’s voluntary interview today. But all Devon Archer did was exactly what we said he would: show up and answer the questions put to him honestly and completely. Mr. Archer shared the truth with the Committee, and we will leave to them and others to decide what to do with it,” said Matthew L. Schwartz, a managing partner of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. | kfor.com | Devon Archer debate focuses on Hunter Biden ‘illusion of access’ | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/hill-politics/devon-archer-debate-focuses-on-hunter-biden-illusion-of-access/ |
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"Natalie Clydesdale Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:06+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:14:00 | Two juveniles were hospitalized after a shooting in a Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood early Monday morning. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftwo-juveniles-injured-in-nw-oklahoma-city-shooting%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Two juveniles were hospitalized after a shooting in a Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood early Monday morning.
“This is something that we probably never expected honestly,” said Breanna Franklin, who lives nearby. “Our landlord said this was a good neighborhood, nothing happens around here. So, this is different.”
The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Azalea Avenue, near Wilshire and Council.
OKCPD confirmed to KFOR that two juveniles were shot. Someone then called 911 and tried to drive the victims to the hospital.
“The driver loaded the victims up from this location and was attempting to take them to the hospital and actually ended up with a flat tire,” OKCPD Captain Benjamin Weir explained “They were calling [911] as they were on the way and that’s where our officers located them and started first aid.”
Captain Weir said the juveniles are expected to recover.
“I’m not used to people younger than me basically doing crime like this around this area,” said Franklin.
Meanwhile, the investigation is ongoing.
“It’s very complex,” said Captain Weir. “It’s going to take a little while for us to get to the bottom of it.”
So far, no arrests have been made, according to police. | kfor.com | Two juveniles injured in NW Oklahoma City shooting | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/two-juveniles-injured-in-nw-oklahoma-city-shooting/ |
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"Brooke Williams"
] | 2023-08-01 01:21:18+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:18:29 | Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Fnexstar-media-wire%2Fluke-bryan-invites-colorado-girl-with-terminal-cancer-backstage%2F.json | en | _ | DENVER (KDVR) — Country artist Luke Bryan invited a Denver-area girl backstage after he heard her story.
Mary Stegmueller, 7, has been battling terminal brain cancer since she was 4 years old. She’s a serious Luke Bryan fan, and she really wanted to see his show in Denver on Saturday.
But she is immunocompromised and cannot stand for long durations, so her family thought the concert was off the table until an anonymous donor gave them a private suite for the show.
Her family said they’re unbelievably grateful to the anonymous donor.
Mary got a quick hug from the country star back in 2021 after a concert, but this time, she was hoping for another chance to have a conversation with him.
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
Country artist Luke Bryan invited a local girl backstage after he heard her story. (Kristin Stegmueller)
After Bryan saw FOX31’s story about her wanting to meet him, the family said he invited her backstage for a meet and greet before the show. Photos show Mary hanging out with her country idol, who gave her a hug as they posed for the camera.
Mary begins her 43rd round of radiation on Monday. | kfor.com | Child with cancer gets invited back stage to Luke Bryan concert | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/luke-bryan-invites-colorado-girl-with-terminal-cancer-backstage/ |
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[
"Galen Culver Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:49+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:00:00 | 'Thank You Amelia Earhart' pits two strong-willed women together who bond over the subject of history. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Fgreat-state%2Fan-oklahoma-film-gets-a-summer-premiere-at-the-fly-fest-in-enid%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Al Mertens is a registered investment advisor. His wife, Brandi Mertens is a financial comptroller for Oklahoma County.
Both of them not only like movies, they make them, too.
“It’s a creative endeavor,” says Al. “If you’re an artist, you have a need to express.”
The last time we visited was in 2019 just as Al was releasing a film he wrote.
The title was ‘Lord Finn’ then. It’s since changed to ‘Native Hearts’.
From morning stock reports to writing dialogue, Al caught the movie bug after taking a class at OCCC.
“Catching the bug is exactly the right way to put that,” smiles Al.
Brandi has always enjoyed acting and set design.
She also wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty on set.
Job titles in their latest project included, “Plumber and gopher,” she chuckles.
Al explains, “Plumber when the pipes burst and everyone freaked out.”
The first project under their belt, Al already had another screenplay written.
‘Thank You Amelia Earhart’ pits two strong-willed women together who bond over the subject of history.
“Amelia Earhart casts a huge shadow over the film,” explains Al.
Al and Brandi shot their second film in Jones in 2020 during the height of a pandemic.
They used an all Oklahoma crew, and Oklahoma actors.
One of the stars, Mary Buss, later got a big role in another film shot here, and due for release later in 2023, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’.
We joke, “You gave her her start,”
It took a while to get ‘Amelia’ to the screen but it won an award in the Historical Film category at a big festival in Houston.
Its Oklahoma debut is scheduled for August 5 at the Fly Festival in Enid.
Brandi says, “It’s just nice to be able to put our product out for the world to see.”
It’s understandable why this Oklahoma ‘power couple’ might not have much time to slow down and let their coffee go cold.
There are other projects in the works, and the way they’re going, a lot more red carpets to walk.
Find more information on ‘Thank You Amelia Earhart’ on IMDB.
For more information on the Fly Film Festival in Enid, visit their website. | kfor.com | An Oklahoma film gets a summer premiere at the Fly Fest in Enid | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/great-state/an-oklahoma-film-gets-a-summer-premiere-at-the-fly-fest-in-enid/ |
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"Adria Goins Kfor"
] | 2023-08-01 01:20:51+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:30:00 | Court records reveal the suspect in an Oklahoma City homicide and Amber Alert over the weekend was supposed to appear in a Cleveland County courtroom for protective order violations four days before he allegedly killed his ex-wife. | https%3A%2F%2Fkfor.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Frecords-show-murder-suspect-went-to-victims-home-on-day-of-his-court-appearance-for-vpo-violations%2F.json | en | _ | OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Court records reveal the suspect in an Oklahoma City homicide and Amber Alert over the weekend was supposed to appear in a Cleveland County courtroom for protective order violations four days before he allegedly killed his ex-wife.
Chase Ainsworth faces complaints for first degree murder and child stealing after he allegedly killed Samantha Ainsworth at a home on South Land Avenue, then took off with her 5-year-old son. The child was found safe hours later and Ainsworth was taken into custody.
Samantha filed a protective order in February against her ex-husband, who also filed a protective order, but was denied.
Hundreds of text messages, submitted in court, were sent from Ainsworth to Samantha. Many of them contained explicit and threatening conversations. One saying “I’m coming for you.”
In March, a judge issued a felony stalking charge against Ainsworth. He was arrested, but a few days later, he bonded out of jail and then violated the protective order again.
Oklahoma City Police said they were called to the home 10 times from February through July.
Police were called out on July 25 – the same day Ainsworth was expected to appear before a judge in Cleveland County for violating the protective order.
That was four days before Samantha’s death.
Angela Beatty is the chief programs officer at YWCA.
“Protective orders are great tools, but they’re just a tool,” said Beatty. “I think it really does take everyone in the community to help ensure safety.”
She said Oklahoma has a huge problem when it comes to domestic violence.
“We’re currently ranked second for women killed by men in single victim, single offender homicides. That’s the highest we have ever been,” said Beatty.
Beatty said the most important thing is to pay attention and notice signs that someone might need help.
“I think it really does take everyone in the community to help ensure safety,” said Beatty. “The law enforcement officers that are on the scene to respond to VPO violations. It takes the district attorney’s office, the people that prosecute those crimes and advocates. We play a role in helping maintain safety for our clients.”
For survivors of abuse, like Heidi Oliver, seeing the news of another victim is heartbreaking.
“I want the system to change to protect them,” said Oliver. “We have to be her voice and we have to really try to get in and try to make those changes in the legal system to make sure that they’re held accountable.”
Both Oliver and Beatty said there is a stigma with asking for help as a domestic violence survivor. And both said there doesn’t have to be.
“We don’t talk about it enough,” said Beatty. “Anyone who’s afraid to come forward, afraid of the shame or the guilt associated with it, there are free confidential services available to you.”
Anyone can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at any time. That number is 800-799-7233. | kfor.com | Records show murder suspect went to victim's home on day of his court appearance for VPO violations | _ | _ | https://kfor.com/news/local/records-show-murder-suspect-went-to-victims-home-on-day-of-his-court-appearance-for-vpo-violations/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:25:54+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:57:41 | BOSTON (WHDH) - Three suspects were arraigned in court Monday afternoon after their arrest in connection with a smash-and-grab at a high-end watch shop onRead More | https%3A%2F%2Fwhdh.com%2Fnews%2F3-suspects-arraigned-in-connection-with-smash-and-grab-at-watch-shop-in-boston%2F.json | en | _ | BOSTON (WHDH) - Three suspects were arraigned in court Monday afternoon after their arrest in connection with a smash-and-grab at a high-end watch shop on Boylston Street in Boston last week.
Boston police said officers first responded around 5:50 p.m. on Friday to the watch shop after a report of an armed robbery in progress. In court, prosecutors said the suspects wore masks and used hammers to smash cases. Prosecutors said the suspects allegedly stole eight watches worth a total of $200,000.
Police announced the arrests of Akari Cummings, Jaydrian Diaz and Isiah McPherson on Saturday.
In court, Diaz used his jumpsuit to cover his face and head, holding his handcuffed wrists in front of him.
Prosecutors said the suspects allegedly fled the scene in a car with a fourth suspect, who was still on the loose as of Monday afternoon. Officers later surrounded the getaway car, at which point prosecutor Christian Pasciak said the car’s driver held up a semi-automatic gun.
Pasciak said the driver flashed the gun at officers “before fumbling it and dropping it on the driver’s side floor.”
Pasciak said the four suspects got out of the car, with one of them shoving one of the officers. Pasciak said the suspects then all took off in different directions. The three suspects who were in court on Monday have their own attorneys.
During proceedings, one attorney asked how prosecutors know they have the right suspects if all the people accused in the smash-and-grab were masked at the time.
Cummings, Diaz and McPherson were all held without bail pending a hearing later this week.
(Copyright (c) 2022 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) | whdh.com | 3 suspects arraigned in connection with smash and grab at watch shop in Boston | _ | _ | https://whdh.com/news/3-suspects-arraigned-in-connection-with-smash-and-grab-at-watch-shop-in-boston/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:26:00+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:14:33 | (CNN) — Prince William has shocked unsuspecting members of the public at a food truck in London when he appeared as the server handing out veggie burgers.TheRead More | https%3A%2F%2Fwhdh.com%2Fnews%2Fprince-william-serves-veggie-burgers-to-stunned-customers%2F.json | en | _ | (CNN) — Prince William has shocked unsuspecting members of the public at a food truck in London when he appeared as the server handing out veggie burgers.
The heir to the British throne teamed up with Youtube channel Sorted Food to create the meat-free burger, which was made using the environmental innovations of the 2022 winners of The Earthshot Prize.
In a video uploaded to the channel on Sunday, the Sorted Food team were shown preparing the burgers using Earthshot items handed to them by Prince William, before heading out to serve them to diners from a food truck.
When a member of the team asked the “chef” for four Earthshot burgers, Prince William turned around, revealing himself to gasping customers.
“Of all the things I was expecting, it was not that,” said one woman in the video, later asking others, “What just happened?”
“My brain took like three seconds to buffer,” added one man. “Am I dreaming? Have I had enough sleep?”
“I was lost for words,” another diner said.
William told customers that the Earthshot Prize, a 10-year project which he founded in 2020, aims to “repair and restore the planet.”
The prize recognizes those providing forward-thinking environmental solutions across five categories: “Protect and Restore Nature,” “Clean Our Air,” “Revive Our Oceans,” “Build a Waste Free World,” and “Fix Our Climate.”
“Being joined at our studio and in the food truck by Prince William was a real ‘pinch me’ moment – hearing him explain how passionate he is about helping the planet and what the Earthshot Prize is doing was incredibly inspiring, and has already given us a lot of ideas for future projects to work on with our community,” said Jamie Spafford, co-founder of Sorted Food, in the release.
The Sorted Food team made the plant-based burgers using vegetables typical of what would be grown in Kheyti’s Greenhouse-in-a-box. The Indian start-up’s innovation is designed for small-hold farmers, offering their crops shelter from unpredictable elements and destructive pests, according to the prize’s website.
The team then cooked the food using Mukuru Clean Stoves, launched by Charlot Magayi in Kenya in 2017. When burning, they create 90% less pollution than an open fire and 70% less than a traditional cookstove, according to the prize’s website.
The burgers were then served in Notpla food boxes, which are made from seaweed and plants instead of plastic.
(Copyright (c) 2022 CNN. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) | whdh.com | Prince William serves veggie burgers to stunned customers | _ | _ | https://whdh.com/news/prince-william-serves-veggie-burgers-to-stunned-customers/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:06:21+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 22:18:06 | ArDOT said the device can use radar to detect speed, then send information to an officer sitting down the road. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.knoe.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fmixed-public-reaction-after-ardot-announces-new-speed-enforcement-devices%2F.json | https://gray-knoe-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/GTH2mJjhmfFRqy6Wc9WB1_DFbH4=/1200x600/smart/filters:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/PCX4MIMO7RDBPAGARYYTSULEK4.bmp | en | _ | JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - An Arkansas law looking to put a stop to speeding in work zones takes effect Aug. 1.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation released images of a new device to be used in work zones on interstates to try and combat speeding.
ArDOT said the device can use radar to detect speed, then send information to an officer sitting down the road.
The officer can use the camera’s information to issue a driver a warning or citation.
Lawrence County Sheriff Tony Waldrupe said he’s seen firsthand how dangerous work zones can be and is glad to see new technology to help make the zones a little safer.
“We’ve had some situations before where workers were injured or fatally killed,” Sheriff Waldrupe said. “Any kind of equipment that will protect the highway workers, I’m in favor of.”
Waldrupe hopes the new equipment will encourage drivers to slow down.
“You have to realize this is their work area, and a lot of times they’ve got traffic cones or maybe orange barrels that separate them from a moving vehicle, and if that moving vehicle is moving at a high rate of speed, it could be disastrous,” he added.
The new device is receiving pushback, as some drivers feel it violates their rights.
“I believe it’s a violation of our 4th amendment constitutional right,” said Randolph County Citizen Hampton Owens.
Hampton Owens explained he believes an officer should be next to the equipment for an officer to issue a citation.
“I don’t think it’s right for any law enforcement agency to set up a radar without an officer being present to be able to visualize it with their own eyes the speed that is going on,” Owens said.
Brad Smithee, District 10 Engineer with ArDOT, said the new devices could be used on interstate work zones in Northeast Arkansas very soon.
Copyright 2023 KAIT. All rights reserved. | www.knoe.com | Mixed public reaction after ArDOT announces new speed enforcement devices | _ | _ | https://www.knoe.com/2023/07/31/mixed-public-reaction-after-ardot-announces-new-speed-enforcement-devices/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:00:00+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 16:56:00 | UK net consumer lending rises to its highest level since April 2018 with £1.7bn borrowed in June while higher interest rates boost savings | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electronicpaymentsinternational.com%2Fnews%2Fuk-net-consumer-lending-rises-to-its-highest-level-since-april-2018%2F.json | en | _ | July ends with a cascade of UK consumer finance data, all highlighting the impact of inflation and interest rate rises.
First off, data from the Bank of England reveals that net consumer credit is at a five hear high. And the figures for June are in stark contrast to May, when there was a £500 drop in lending. In June, £1.7bn was borrowed with £1bn borrowed for personal and car loans. Credit card borrowing remained stable at £600m.
At the same time, data released by FICO flags up the effect of inflationary pressure on household finances. FICO reports that the number of accounts missing one payment rises by 10.8% month-on-month in May. In addition, the numbers of accounts missing two payments is up 24.5% compared to 2022. And the number of customers missing three credit card payments increased by 2.6% in May compared to the previous month and 26.6% year-on-year.
Cost-of-living pressure is evident from one other FICO statistic. The number of consumers using their credit card to take a cash advance increases for the third consecutive month. That number is up 4% month-on-month and 8.6% year-on-year.
On the other hand, there are positive metrics to report, notwithstanding the rise in borrowing costs.
Mortgage approvals rise in June, net deposits increase
Approvals for house purchases rise to the highest number for nine months, to 54,700. Remortgaging is also up in June. Rising interest for savers results in an additional £3.4bn deposited in June. This follows net withdrawals of £3.1bn in May.
Neil Kadagathur, Co-Founder and CEO of Creditspring, said: “The Bank of England’s figures shed a hugely concerning light on the state of the UK’s household finances and highlight the risk of a future debt crisis if people are forced to keep borrowing to survive.
“Almost one in five households are reliant on their savings to pay bills. But with rapidly dwindling savings pots, what happens when these run out? Millions of people will be forced to borrow to get by in the next six months. Younger people are likely to be hardest hit. Our research shows that three in ten 25–34-year-olds have no option but to rely on credit.
“If households are going to be more reliant on credit, then lenders must become more transparent around fees, offering more affordable products to meet the rising demand. The FCA’s Consumer Duty is much-needed. It will help to improve outcomes for borrowers but the industry will need to go above and beyond in order to step up its support for borrowers in this challenging period.” | www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com | UK net consumer lending rises to its highest level since April 2018 | _ | _ | https://www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/news/uk-net-consumer-lending-rises-to-its-highest-level-since-april-2018/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 00:59:52+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 16:25:00 | There are significant differences between what younger and older generations want from retailers, according to American Express | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electronicpaymentsinternational.com%2Fnews%2Fdifferences-between-what-younger-and-older-generations-want-from-retailers%2F.json | en | _ | Older shoppers prioritise price while Gen Z and millennials see sustainability factors as more important, reports American Express.
One third (33%) of 18-34-year-olds (which include the Gen Z and millennial age segment) said they are more loyal to brands with a positive corporate reputation and values which align with their own. This compares to just one in seven shoppers aged over 55.
An attractive price tag Is cited as a loyalty driver for the vast majority (86%) of those aged over 55. By contrast, Gen Z and millennial shoppers are the least likely generational group to consider price as a loyalty driver (49%).
This echoes other Amex research reporting younger cohorts are drawn towards ‘lifestyle brands’ that align with life choices and preferences. In other words, shopping sustainably. This factor is also driving a surge in cardmembers within this younger demographic.
As further evidence of their commitment to purposeful shopping, Gen Z and millennial shoppers are also the most likely group to donate their points or cashback earned from loyalty programmes to charitable causes.
The older generation are revealed to be less tolerant of poor customer service too. Almost two thirds (63%) of shoppers aged over 55 confirm a poor in-store experience would make them less loyal. This compares to under one third (29%) of younger shoppers.
Brits are signed up to on average of four different loyalty schemes
Dan Edelman, Vice President and UK General Manager, Merchant Services at American Express, said: “Building a loyal customer base is the holy grail for any retail brand. But the current economic environment means that’s tougher than ever as shoppers prioritise and flex their spending. Our research reveals a stark divide among different generations. This means retailers need a range of strategies across price, purpose and service to keep customers coming back and spending.”
The research did reveal some common ground between younger and older generations. A similar proportion of 18-34-year-olds and over 55’s (64% and 54% respectively) said cost of living pressures meant they are now considering using a loyalty scheme for the first time to help save money. Shoppers in both of these groups are signed up to an average of four loyalty schemes. | www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com | Purpose more important than price for younger shoppers | _ | _ | https://www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/news/differences-between-what-younger-and-older-generations-want-from-retailers/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:27:39+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 19:27:16 | Home SportsAshes 2023: Stuart Broad Gets Winning Send-Off As England Beat Australia By 49 Runs; Draw Series 2-2 Veteran fast-bowler Stuart Broad got his perfect fairytale ending to a glorious cricketing career by picking the last two wickets as England beat Australia by 49 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval… | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimesofbengal.com%2Fsports%2Fstuart-broad-gets-winning-send-off-as-england-beat-australia-by-49-runs-draw-series-2-2%2F%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Dstuart-broad-gets-winning-send-off-as-england-beat-australia-by-49-runs-draw-series-2-2.json | en | _ | Home
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Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad Gets Winning Send-Off As England Beat Australia By 49 Runs; Draw Series 2-2
Veteran fast-bowler Stuart Broad got his perfect fairytale ending to a glorious cricketing career by picking the last two wickets as England beat Australia by 49 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday to level an enthralling series 2-2.
Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad Gets Winning Send-Off As England Beat Australia By 49 Runs; Draw Series 2-2. (Image: Twitter)
London, July 31: Veteran fast-bowler Stuart Broad got his perfect fairytale ending to a glorious cricketing career by picking the last two wickets as England beat Australia by 49 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday to level an enthralling series 2-2.
Resuming from 135 for no loss, Australia were going great guns with all ten wickets in hand, before a ball change in the 37th over took their top three batters out. Steve Smith and Travis Head led Australia’s recovery before the rain came in.
After the two-hour rain break ended, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali blew Australia away as four wickets fell for only 11 runs. Todd Murphy and Alex Carey frustrated England for a brief period as Australia went from 264 for three to 294 for 8.
To get some luck on his side, Broad swapped bails around at the bowler’s end and got the last two wickets in Murphy and Carey to sign off from the sport on a high as Australia were bowled out for 334. With the riveting win at The Oval, England levelled the series after being 2-0 down, though Australia had already retained the Ashes.
Australia resumed Day Five with 249 more runs needed for victory, with Usman Khawaja and David Warner already gone past their half-centuries. But the replacement ball, called after Mark Wood hit Khawaja on the helmet with a bouncer on the first delivery of the 37th over, began to offer plenty of movement, helping England make inroads.
Woakes began by getting Warner for 60, with a good length ball angled across and was caught safely by wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. Khawaja soon followed him back to the pavilion for 72, with Woakes trapping him lbw with a fuller-length delivery.
Marnus Labuschagne could not last long as he edged a Wood delivery straight into the hands of Zak Crawley standing low at the second slip. Smith joined Head to embark on a much-needed 95-run partnership for the visitors.
The pair played some brilliant strokes against the English pacers and Head even survived a short-ball barrage, with Australia heading to lunch at 238 for three, needing a further 146 runs.
Smith though survived a close call on the stroke on lunch as he gloved a delivery to Stokes at leg gully off Ali, but replays showed that the catch was not clean and the fielder was not in full control of the catch.
Just as players walked out for the second session, they went back due to rain, which threatened to play spoilsport yet again. The play would finally resume at 4.20 pm local time, with a marathon deciding session ahead.
Smith brought up his fifty but the 95-run stand finally came to an end when Ali got one to spin sharply from round the wicket, inciting an edge from Head to slip. The left-handed batter fell for 43, with Australia still needing another 120 runs to win.
Woakes would then dismiss Smith for 54, with a back-of-the-length delivery squaring him up and a second slip doing the rest. Ali also struck again, dismissing Mitchell Marsh for six as Bairstow stuck out his right hand to complete a superb catch.
The packed crowd erupted more in support of the home side as Woakes struck again to send Mitchell Starc packing for a duck. Moeen would scalp his third, as a big heave from skipper Pat Cummins brought about his downfall at nine, with Stokes completing the catch very well to his left at leg-slip.
Broad then got into the act, with a brilliant delivery to get an edge off Murphy, who was gone for 18. Broad would have the perfect ending, dismissing Carey for 28 with Bairstow taking a safe catch to end with 604 Test wickets, as England won by 49 runs to level the Ashes 2-2.
Brief scores: England 283 & 395 beat Australia 295 & 334 all out in 94.4 overs (Usman Khawaja 72, David Warner 60; Chris Woakes 4-50, Moeen Ali 3-76) by 49 runs | www.thetimesofbengal.com | Stuart Broad Gets Winning Send-Off As England Beat Australia By 49 Runs; Draw Series 2-2 | _ | _ | https://www.thetimesofbengal.com/sports/stuart-broad-gets-winning-send-off-as-england-beat-australia-by-49-runs-draw-series-2-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stuart-broad-gets-winning-send-off-as-england-beat-australia-by-49-runs-draw-series-2-2 |
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] | 2023-08-01 00:49:36+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:13:41 | Paul Reubens created the character of Pee-wee Herman when he was a member of Los Angeles comedy troupe the Groundlings. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fentertainment-arts%2Fstory%2F2023-07-31%2Fpaul-reubens-death-tributes-pee-wee-herman-groundlings.json | https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cffd5bc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3554x1866+0+0/resize/1200x630!/quality/80/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F85%2F89%2F1978a8df47b6b8b7f00bf81e3903%2Fobit-paul-reubens-33860.jpg | en | _ | Actor Paul Reubens created his Pee-wee Herman character when he was performing with the Groundlings.
Los Angeles comedy and theater troupe the Groundlings bid farewell to one of their own this week after Paul Reubens, the actor who portrayed Pee-wee Herman, died at age 70.
In a statement shared on the Groundlings website, the performance company said it was “deeply saddened” to learn that Reubens had died after a long, private battle with cancer.
“As an iconic member of The Groundlings in the 1970-80s, Paul created his infamous character of Peewee Herman here, which became a cultural phenomenon that spanned decades,” the statement read.
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“Paul’s contributions to comedy and entertainment have left a lasting impact on the world, and he will be greatly missed by all in the Groundlings community. We love you, Paul.”
The Groundlings were among many who paid tribute to Reubens, who entertained a generation of children with his show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “Pee-wee” movies. He also appeared in other film and TV projects, such as “Sesame Street,” “30 Rock,” “Gotham,” “Flight of the Navigator,” “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
“Paul Reubens was like no one else — a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time,” tweeted Jimmy Kimmel. “He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met. My family and I will miss him.”
“No tweet can capture the magic, generosity, artistry, and devout silliness of Paul Reubens,” tweeted Conan O’Brien. “Everyone I know received countless nonsensical memes from Paul on their birthday, and I mean EVERYONE. His surreal comedy and unrelenting kindness were a gift to us all. Damn, this hurts.”
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Others in the comedy community — including “Seinfeld” alum Jason Alexander, “Frozen” actor Josh Gad and “Poker Face” star Natasha Lyonne — also tweeted their appreciation for Reubens.
“Paul Reubens was one of the most unique and uniquely gifted people I have known. My times in his company were a delight,” Alexander wrote. “Stories, ideas, opinions, life experience - so much to share. He brought joy. Your talents were many&wonderful. And Pee Wee was a delight.”
Along with Reubens, Gad grieved the loss of “a giant piece” of his childhood.
Lyonne, who got her start on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” as a child, credited Reubens with helping launch her career.
“Love you so much, Paul,” she tweeted. “One in all time. Thank you for ... your forever friendship all these years & for teaching us what a true original is.”
Reubens was also mourned by other actors, musicians, filmmakers and TV institutions — such as the Muppets, which said in a statement that Reubens “brought a burst of joy, creativity, and laughter everywhere he went.”
“This is devastating,” tweeted director Paul Feig. “Truly heartbreaking. Paul was such a comedy genius. From his Letterman appearances to his TV shows and movies, he was so original and hilarious. And such a sweet man too. This is a huge loss for comedy. Thanks for all the laughs, Paul.”
“Devastated to learn of the passing of my friend Paul Reubens,” tweeted “The Princess Bride” actor Cary Elwes. “He was a incredibly humorous, kind & generous soul who was modest about his remarkable talent. I will cherish our friendship forever. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends.”
“We loved you right back, Paul... & can’t thank you enough for the lifetime of laughter!” tweeted “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill.
“Paul Reubens was my friend for almost 3 decades,” tweeted “Hairspray” actor Ricki Lake. “I am in disbelief that he is gone. Beyond grateful for all the memories and the countless laughs.”
“One of the first days filming Matilda, a man who looked very familiar turned to me, completely deadpan, and said ‘Did you hear the one about the bed,’” tweeted former child actor Mara Wilson. “I said no. He said, ‘It’s not made up yet.’ It still makes me smile.”
“We are heartsick the world has lost Paul Reubens,” tweeted ’80s rock band the Go-Go’s. “He was a truly good person.” | www.latimes.com | Paul Reubens' death: Pee-wee Herman tributes pour in | _ | _ | https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-07-31/paul-reubens-death-tributes-pee-wee-herman-groundlings |
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Yeoh married her longtime partner and former Ferrari and Peugeot racing director Jean Todt last week in Geneva after a 19-year engagement.
Over the weekend, the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” star shared photos of the long-awaited ceremony on Instagram.
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In the pictures, Yeoh wears a silk white shirt and a frilly white skirt as she gleefully places a large gold band on Todt’s finger. Meanwhile, the groom was wearing a dark blue suit with a mosaic-patterned blue tie. Another snap captured the ornately wooden Genevan building where the two officially exchanged vows.
In another photo, the newlyweds sit in bed with a pile of petals in the shape of a heart and swan-shaped towels at their feet.
The final picture shows a photoshopped poster of Yeoh’s film “Tomorrow Never Dies,” with Todt’s head swapped in for Pierce Brosnan as the pair sit on a motorcycle. The creator of the doctored image aptly changed the title of the movie to “Love Never Dies,” with their wedding date printed at the bottom.
“19 years and YES!! we are married!! Thkq to our ‘families’ who love us for all these years,” the Academy Award winner captioned the photos. “We love you and here’s to many more to come.”
Todt officially confirmed the couple’s union through X — the website formerly known as Twitter — on Friday.
“Now that my other son [Felipe Massa] has « discreetly » spread the good news, I can happily confirm the union with the Love of my life, Michelle,” Todt wrote.
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Massa, a former Formula One driver, shared the pair’s wedding program on Instagram last week.
“We met in Shanghai on 4th June 2004,” the program said. “On 26th July 2004, J.T proposed to marry M.Y and she said YES! Today after 6992 days on 27th July 2023 in Geneva, surrounded by loving family and friends, We are so happy to celebrate this special moment together!”
It appeared that Yeoh’s Oscar statuette also made it to the festivities, with Massa and others posing alongside the gilded trophy in his photos. The pictorial recap also showed the “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” actor adorned in a few wedding looks, including a champagne-hued bodice gown.
“Happy marriage #JeanTodt & #michelleyeoh love you so much,” Massa captioned the post.
Times staff writer Nardine Saad contributed to this report. | www.latimes.com | Michelle Yeoh shared wedding photos with husband Jean Todt | _ | _ | https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-07-31/michelle-yeoh-wedding-pictures-husband-jean-todt |
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] | 2023-08-01 00:49:42+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:28:29 | The 'Loki' Season 2 trailer features time travel, Jonathan Majors' return and Ke Huy Quan's debut. Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson return. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fentertainment-arts%2Ftv%2Fstory%2F2023-07-31%2Floki-season-2-trailer-jonathan-majors-victor-timely-ke-huy-quan.json | https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7b230e7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8256x4334+0+585/resize/1200x630!/quality/80/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff9%2F84%2Fd9447a3e49cb8f3d20254e9be818%2Fet-loki-marvel-season-2-disney-004.JPG | en | _ | Ke Huy Quan as OB, left, Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15, Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Owen Wilson as Agent Mobius appear in “Loki” Season 2.
The god of mischief is back — alongside old and new faces.
On Monday, Disney+ dropped the trailer for “Loki” Season 2, which returns Oct. 6 for a six-episode run.
Season 2 picks up with Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Agent Mobius (Owen Wilson) investigating the origins and potentially catastrophic consequences of the multiverse, which was unleashed by Loki variant Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) when she killed the creator of the Time Variance Authority, He Who Remains (Jonathan Majors), in “Loki” Season 1.
Television Marvel’s ‘Loki,’ explained: An episode-by-episode guide With twisted timelines and character “variants,” Marvel’s adventure can be hard to keep straight. Here’s an episode-by-episode guide to help you out.
The trailer sees the return of Majors, who faces trial in August on domestic violence charges, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as two notable MCU debuts: Ke Huy Quan and Rafael Casal.
Quan is no stranger to multiversal plotlines, as he won the Academy Award for supporting actor for his performance as Waymond Wang — and his variants — in the 2022 megahit “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” While little has been revealed about Quan’s “Loki” character, OB, his skilled comic timing is on full display in the Season 2 trailer.
The trailer also spared few details about the character to be played by Casal, who was first suspected to be joining the Disney+ series after set photos of him walking alongside stars Hiddleston and Wilson leaked online . Fans expect Casal will play Zaniac, a villain from the Marvel comics.
Tom Hiddleston as Loki in “Loki” Season 2. (Marvel Studios)
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Although Quan and Casal’s arrivals are generating buzz, Marvel fans seem preoccupied with Majors’ return to the series. Majors appears in the trailer as Victor Timely, who was first introduced in a post-credits scene from “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” In the scene, Loki assures Mobius that Timely is a formidable character.
Majors was charged in March with misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment stemming from an alleged confrontation in New York City.
In June, Rolling Stone published a report that alleged Majors abused multiple ex-girlfriends and was aggressive on sets over the last decade, citing interviews with more than 40 former Yale classmates and colleagues, who were granted anonymity.
Majors’ attorneys have denied the claims and maintained his innocence throughout the case. They’ve also releas ed a video that appears to show his accuser uninjured after parting ways with Majors on the night of the alleged March incident.
Majors has filed a separate police report against his accuser, alleging he was the victim of domestic violence. His trial begins Aug. 3. If convicted, Majors could face up to a year in jail. | www.latimes.com | Loki Season 2 trailer: Jonathan Majors' Victor Timely is back | _ | _ | https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-07-31/loki-season-2-trailer-jonathan-majors-victor-timely-ke-huy-quan |
[] | 2023-08-01 00:46:36+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:19:21 | Last December, Reedley's code enforcement team knocked on the door of Prestige Biotech and Universal Meditech after seeing something out of place. | https%3A%2F%2Fabc30.com%2Freedley-lab-public-health-prestige-biotech-universal-meditech%2F13579263%2F.json | en | _ | Last December, Reedley's code enforcement team knocked on the door of Prestige Biotech and Universal Meditech after seeing something out of place.
Fresno County Public Health officials say there is no risk to the public.
REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Last December, the City of Reedley's code enforcement team knocked on the door of Prestige Biotech and Universal Meditech after seeing something out of place-- a green garden hose running through the property.
Officials then found the property was operating without a license or permit.
By March of this year, court documents show Fresno County worked with the City of Reedley and applied for a warrant to inspect the property
They found Prestige Biotech and Universal Meditech Inc. had biological agents at the facility.
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld voiced his outrage on Monday.
"There was blood, tissue, bodily fluid samples, and thousands of vials with fluids that are not labeled," Councilman Bredefeld said. "They also found 900 mice, 200 mice that were dead."
In addition to the mice, a state medical waste investigation shows refrigerators and freezers with blood and containers labeled as "serum or plasma -- and found Prestige Biotech is not registered with the department as a medical waste generator.
Court documents also show CDC staff found at least 20 potentially infectious agents from chlamydia to hepatitis.
City staff say those in the lab told them "they are making pregnancy and covid-19 tests."
Reedley's city manager Nicole Zieba says they learned the company previously operated in Fresno.
"We, the city of Fresno, will certainly be doing our due diligence with this situation, looking at any relationship that occurred in the city with this lab or what they may be trying to do in the future and the city is going to do that work. I can assure you," Councilman Bredefeld said.
Councilman Bredefeld added that he believes the Fresno County public health department should have informed the public before July, but Joe Prado with the department says there were public notices on the building and on their website throughout the investigation.
"I just want our community to know that we were able to mitigate this issue significantly and immediately with all the resources we had available to us," Prado said.
Fresno County Public Health officials say there is no risk to the public.
The City of Reedley considers the building abandoned and plans to destroy it.
For news and weather updates, follow Tiffany Olin on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. | abc30.com | Fresno City Councilman speaks out about lab shut down in Reedley | _ | _ | https://abc30.com/reedley-lab-public-health-prestige-biotech-universal-meditech/13579263/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:21:32+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 00:00:00 | The Sunnyside Deli in southeast Fresno was demolished last week after a fire ripped through the building in January. | https%3A%2F%2Fabc30.com%2Fsunnyside-deli-southwest-fresno-business-demolished-restaurant-fire%2F13579147%2F.json | en | _ | The Sunnyside Deli in southeast Fresno was demolished last week after a fire ripped through the building in January.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to call them.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Sunnyside Deli in southeast Fresno was demolished last week after a fire ripped through the building in January.
Officials tell Action News early estimates of damages to the building are around $2 million.
Surveillance video shows the suspects accused of setting Sunnyside Deli and neighboring businesses on fire.
Authorities have not made an arrest.
They said they've followed leads, but they come up empty-handed.
"We kind of canvased the area as best we could, looking for these two individuals with not much luck. We did reach out and work with crime stoppers who were able to put out their pictures," said Fresno City Deputy Fire Marshall Jay Tracy.
Investigators believe the suspects are not from the area, which makes this case challenging.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to call them.
Richard Tim Bakman, whose family company Bakman Enterprises owns the building, said he's heartbroken for the business owners.
"I could feel the emotions of the tenants cause I felt it too," said Bakman.
Bakman said the moment that building was up in flames, several people's livelihoods went up with it, along with a community hub.
"We don't get an awful lot in southeast, and when we get it, we hang onto it. And we make sure we're there for each other. It's always been that way," said Bakman.
But there is still some hope. Bakman Enterprises is currently going through the insurance and planning process for a new building, said company president Richard Shaymus Bakman.
He said the City of Fresno has been a big help during this challenging time.
"It's probably going to be another six months, maybe a year of planning and getting everything prepped to be able to break ground. It could be sooner, but we're just playing it by ear right now and making sure we're making all the right choices," said Bakman.
For news updates, follow Vince Ybarra on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. | abc30.com | Sunnyside Deli demolished in Southeast Fresno | _ | _ | https://abc30.com/sunnyside-deli-southwest-fresno-business-demolished-restaurant-fire/13579147/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:29:17+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:23:28 | The same day Kid Cudi made an appearance on Travis Scott's new album, he confirmed that their once-scrapped joint album is back in the works. | https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Fkid-cudi-says-joint-album-with-travis-scott-is-back-on%2F.json | en | _ | _ | americansongwriter.com | Kid Cudi Says Joint Album with Travis Scott is Back On | _ | _ | https://americansongwriter.com/kid-cudi-says-joint-album-with-travis-scott-is-back-on/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:28:47+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 21:31:46 | Take a look at five incredible albums produced by Sturgill Simpson that are a must-listen for any true music fan. | https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Falbums-produced-by-sturgill-simpson%2F.json | en | _ | _ | americansongwriter.com | 5 Must-Hear Albums Produced by Sturgill Simpson | _ | _ | https://americansongwriter.com/albums-produced-by-sturgill-simpson/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:29:11+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:01:30 | Over half a year after being suspended from Twitter, now known as X, Elon Musk welcomed the rapper back to the app. | https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Fkanye-wests-twitter-account-reinstated-with-stipulations%2F.json | en | _ | Nearly as much as he’s known for his culture-shifting, brash hip-hop music, Kanye West is notorious for his erratic, spontaneous social media posts, specifically on Instagram and Twitter, now known as X after being purchased by Elon Musk. Most recently, he thanked Jonah Hill on Instagram in March for his performance in the comedy film Superbad, claiming the movie helped him relinquish his antisemitic thoughts. But, ever since late 2022, West had been banned from X for violating the app’s guidelines. That is, until this past weekend.
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Fans began to notice the @kanyewest X page was up and running again Sunday (July 30), although all of the tweets from his account were gone. Soon after, the Wall Street Journal reported through an anonymous source that X welcomed West back “after receiving reassurance that he wouldn’t use the platform to share antisemitic or otherwise harmful language.”
West’s account was suspended in December after tweeting a photo of a logo he had been working on for his presidential campaign, which strangely merged the Star of David icon prominent in Judaism with the infamous Nazi symbol. While Musk said he made efforts in the past to prevent West from problematic activity, he tweeted that he had no choice but to banish the rapper from the platform after this antic.
“I tried my best,” X’s owner wrote. “Despite that, he again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended.”
I tried my best. Despite that, he again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 2, 2022
Weeks before this, in the midst of his fiery, hate-filled tirade against the Jewish community, West had been momentarily suspended from Twitter for posting that he was going to “go death con 3 ON JEWISH PEOPLE.” This tweet, along with earning him a Twitter timeout, burned many bridges and friendships he had with celebrity friends, as well as being the beginning of the end-of-business partnerships he had with Gap and Adidas.
Currently, West is rumored to be working on a new solo album and just earned multiple credits on Travis Scott’s brand new, long-awaited LP UTOPIA. It’s unclear if he submitted a request to Musk or X to get his account back, but, if he indeed is planning to return to music, he now has the social media platform back as a way to promote any impending releases.
Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic | americansongwriter.com | Kanye West's Twitter Account Reinstated with Stipulations | _ | _ | https://americansongwriter.com/kanye-wests-twitter-account-reinstated-with-stipulations/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:29:05+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:18:42 | Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" has officially topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the wake of polarizing reactions. | https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Fjason-aldeans-controversial-try-that-in-a-small-town-hits-no-1-on-hot-100%2F.json | en | _ | Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” has officially topped the Billboard Hot 100. On Monday (July 31), the controversial song hit No. 1 on the all-genre chart, rising one spot from the week before. This marks Aldean’s first No. 1 on the chart. His previous highest charting song on the Hot 100 was “Dirt Road Road Anthem,” which reached No. 7 in 2011.
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Morgan Wallen is at No. 2 with “Last Night” while Luke Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” is at No. 3, making history as the first time that country artists have claimed the Top 3 spots since the Hot 100 launched in 1958, according to the publication.
Aldean’s ascent to the top of the chart comes in the wake of polarizing reactions to “Try That in a Small Town.” Initially released in May 2023, “Try That in a Small Town” rose to national attention following the release of the music video on July 14 that featured clips from Black Lives Matter protests. The video also drew ire for the fact that Aldean is seen singing in front of a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, which was the site of a lynching of a Black man in 1927.
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“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests,” Aldean said in a statement. “These references are not only meritless, but dangerous. There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it — and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t real news footage — and while I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music, this one goes too far.”
CMT pulled the video from rotation in response to the backlash. One week after the release of the video, an updated version was released that removed six seconds of footage from Black Lives Matter protests. A representative from Aldean’s label, BBR Music Group, confirmed that the video footage was edited due to third party copyright clearance issues.
Wallen has also been a polarizing figure since he was caught on video using the N-word in February 2021 which led to him being temporarily suspended from his record label and radio stations taking his songs out of rotation, among other repercussions. Similar to Aldean, the backlash against Wallen seemed to fuel his career, as his 2021 album, Dangerous, became the best-selling album of the year.
Meanwhile, Combs’ cover of “Fast Car” makes Chapman the first sole Black female songwriter to have a No. 1 on the country charts.
Photo by Joshua Applegate/Getty Images | americansongwriter.com | Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" is No. 1 on the Hot 100 | _ | _ | https://americansongwriter.com/jason-aldeans-controversial-try-that-in-a-small-town-hits-no-1-on-hot-100/ |
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"Lorie Liebig"
] | 2023-08-01 01:29:23+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 22:17:49 | Maggie Rogers offered up a captivating cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Say You Love Me" during My Morning Jacket's Newport Folk Festival set. | https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Fmaggie-rogers-and-my-morning-jacket-cover-fleetwood-mac-at-newport-folk-festival-2023%2F.json | en | _ | This year’s Newport Folk Festival included incredible surprise performances and collaborations, but My Morning Jacket‘s Friday night (July 28) set was one of the jam-packed weekend’s best moments. Maggie Rogers joined the indie-rock outfit for a take on Fleetwood Mac‘s “Say You Love Me” that energized the massive crowd of festival-goers.
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Their playful take on “Say You Love Me,” which became a massive hit for Fleetwood Mac upon its release in 1976, was a charming addition to the star-studded evening. Along with Maggie Rogers’ unannounced appearance, John Oates and Margo Price took the stage during MMJ’s set, providing a stellar cover of Carole King’s trademark hit, “I Feel the Earth Move.”
The Muppets also left their mark on the Newport Folk Festival this year as a clever promotion for the upcoming Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem. According to Consequence, Animal brought his own pint-sized drum set and sat in with My Morning Jacket and Tyler Childers during their sets, adding some lighthearted chaos to the mix.
[RELATED: Tyler Childers Joins Turnpike Troubadours for John Prine Cover at Newport Folk Festival]
Rogers is currently on the road, performing a string of headlining dates across the U.S. for her aptly-named Summer of ’23 Tour. The Easton, Maryland, native just celebrated the first anniversary of her experimental second studio album, Surrender, which meshes elements of modern pop, folk, alt-rock, and Americana.
My Morning Jacket also has a busy touring schedule planned through the end of the year, which includes multiple dates with Devon Gilfillian, Madi Diaz, M. Ward, and Fleet Foxes. You can find a complete list of the band’s upcoming performances on My Morning Jacket’s official website.
Watch Maggie Rogers and My Morning Jacket cover Fleetwood Mac’s “Say That You Love Me” at Newport Folk Festival 2023 below.
(Photo by Douglas Mason/Getty Images) | americansongwriter.com | Maggie Rogers, My Morning Jacket Cover Fleetwood Mac | _ | _ | https://americansongwriter.com/maggie-rogers-and-my-morning-jacket-cover-fleetwood-mac-at-newport-folk-festival-2023/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:28:59+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 21:37:42 | During shows on Friday and Saturday, Cardi B threw her microphone at a DJ and an attendee in Las Vegas, Nevada. | https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Fcardi-b-hit-with-battery-allegations-after-launching-water-bottle-at-fan%2F.json | en | _ | This past weekend, Cardi B hit up Las Vegas for a few shows, fresh off the release of her new joint single “Jealousy” with her husband Offset on Friday (July 28). Shortly after her midday set at Drai’s Beachclub in Vegas on Saturday (July 29), though, a clip from her performance went viral, due to a face-off she had with someone in the crowd.
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While performing her 2017 hit song “Bodak Yellow,” which was certified diamond by RIAA in March 2021, an attendee flung a cup of water at her, dousing her fluorescent orange dress. Immediately after, Cardi locked eyes with the culprit, firing her microphone in the direction of the lady and hitting her, subsequently barking complaints at her as well. Watch the video of Cardi’s microphone throw below.
Cardi B throws microphone at audience member who threw a drink at her. pic.twitter.com/alLgHMFshb — Pop Base (@PopBase) July 30, 2023
Two days later (Jul 30), TMZ would learn that the woman on the receiving end of the microphone launch, who has kept her name private, filed a police report against Cardi on Sunday alleging battery.
“On July 30, 2023, an individual came into an LVMPD police station to report a battery,” the Las Vegas Metro Police Department said in a statement obtained by Variety. “According to the victim, she was attending an event on July 29, 2023, at a property located in the 3500 block of Las Vegas Boulevard. During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage.”
[RELATED: Offset Connects with Wife Cardi B on New Single “Jealousy”]
According to TMZ, earlier in her set, Cardi and her DJ had reportedly asked her fans in the crowd to splash water on her, so that she could beat the summer heat. But evidently, Cardi did not feel the aforementioned woman’s water toss complied with this command.
Oddly enough, the night before this incident, Cardi gave a separate performance at Drai’s, which also saw her launch a microphone at somebody. That time, though, she allegedly did so in the direction of her DJ, who had been cutting her songs short, leading Cardi to get frustrated. Watch a clip of Friday night’s mic throw below.
Cardi B threw a mic at a DJ while performing in Las Vegas. One of two mic throwing incidents in the past few days pic.twitter.com/UuuReSndFa — XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 31, 2023
Ultimately, while it does feel strange that Cardi felt the need to launch two microphones at irritants within the same 24 hours, it’s clear why she felt annoyed in both circumstances. At the moment, it’s unknown to what extent charges could be pursued against her in regard to Saturday’s situation.
Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images | americansongwriter.com | Cardi B Hit with Battery Allegations after Launching Water Bottle | _ | _ | https://americansongwriter.com/cardi-b-hit-with-battery-allegations-after-launching-water-bottle-at-fan/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:28:53+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:59:37 | Looking for the best guitar for kids? Get the inside scoop on our top picks that will spark your child's musical passion. Don't miss out! | https%3A%2F%2Famericansongwriter.com%2Fbest-guitar-for-kids%2F.json | en | _ | Choosing a guitar that is suitable for kids can be challenging. You need to consider the design and type of the guitar and ensure that it suits the style they want to play.
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The best guitars for kids should be compact so that it’s easy to move between the notes despite having smaller hands and fingers. They should also be versatile so kids can develop their playing without being restricted.
Our #1 recommendation is the Yamaha APXT2, a highly comfortable and lightweight acoustic guitar that can be plugged into an amplifier.
It’s important that kids feel inspired to pick up their guitar and enjoy playing it as much as possible. In this guide, we’ve chosen the best guitars for kids, with acoustic, classical, and electric instruments to suit all abilities and budgets.
Let’s take a look at the options!
Best Guitars for Kids
1. Best Overall – Yamaha APXT2 Acoustic-electric Guitar
SPECS
Type: Acoustic-electric
Acoustic-electric Neck Profile: Standard
Standard Scale Length: 22.81”
22.81” Pickups/Electronics: System 68 with ART 1-way Contact Pickup
The Yamaha APXT2 is a smaller reincarnation of the popular APX500 acoustic-electric guitar. Its ¾-sized design makes it an excellent option for younger guitarists of all abilities, whether they’re just starting to learn the basics or they’re already accomplished.
Unlike many compact guitars, the APXT2 doesn’t compromise on tone. High-quality materials, such as the spruce-topped meranti body, ensure a good balance of lows, mids, and treble frequencies so kids can enjoy a full-bodied sound with no weak spots.
Youngsters with small hands will find the 15.75” radius makes it easier to move up and down the 21 frets. Furthermore, rosewood has been used for the fingerboard, which ensures a smooth, responsive feel.
Another thing that makes this Yamaha guitar perfect for kids is its high-quality built-in tuner. This tool will help the guitarist become accustomed to tuning their strings and allow them to quickly rectify any tuning issues that will inevitably occur when they’re practicing.
Even if the young guitarist isn’t quite ready to start performing yet, including the ART-based preamp and System 68 contact pickup will allow them to plug into an amplifier and rock out as soon as they feel ready.
2. Best Electric Guitar for Kids – Squier Mini Strat Electric Guitar
SPECS
Type: Solidbody Electric
Solidbody Electric Neck Profile: C
C Scale Length: 22.75”
22.75” Pickups/Electronics: 3 x Standard Strat Single-coils
When you’re a kid, a guitar's appearance is often equally important as how it sounds or feels. Playing guitar is a great way for kids to stand out and express themselves, and what better way to do this than by owning a mini version of arguably the most iconic electric axe ever made?
The Squier Mini Strat compacts the signature Fender Stratocaster design into a ¾ size version. It’s the ultimate choice for kids who are ready to switch from acoustic guitar to electric guitar or who want to experiment with the broader range of sounds that electric is capable of.
Squier’s design stays true to the blueprint laid out by Fender in the early 1960s, with a trio of single-coil pickups providing the classic, vintage tone. The Mini Strat is very versatile, encouraging kids to experiment with various styles of playing, which is important for their development as guitarists.
The Indian laurel fingerboard, which consists of 20 medium-sized frets, allows young guitarists to play with speed and precision while remaining comfortable in their smaller hands.
Finally, the 5-way blade pickup switch offers a tonal variation that ensures the guitarist never gets bored when playing through an amp!
3. Best Classical Guitar for Kids – Cordoba Cadete Acoustic Guitar
SPECS
Type: Nylon String Classical Guitar
Nylon String Classical Guitar Neck Profile: Classical
Classical Scale Length: 24.2”
24.2” Pickups/Electronics: N/A
Classical guitars, like the Cordoba Cadete, are by far the easiest for a kid to learn the basics on. Combining a ¾ size design with nylon strings makes this instrument a superb option for beginners.
Nylon strings are significantly easier to press down against the frets than steel strings, but there’s often a trade-off regarding dynamics and tonal balance. However, with a Canadian cedar top and mahogany back and sides, Cordoba has created a classical guitar that produces a full-bodied sound.
The fingerboard offers the ideal space for beginners and young players to explore, with 19 effortless and smooth frets. Cordoba has added fan bracing to cope with those inevitable bumps and scrapes that occur when kids play guitar. This also reinforces the top and increases resonance.
With several cool-looking add-ons, such as the gold tuners with pearl buttons, this classical guitar is bound to inspire a kid to push through the formative stages of learning to play.
4. Best Budget Kids Guitar – Yamaha JR1 Acoustic Guitar
SPECS
Type: Steel String Acoustic
Steel String Acoustic Neck Profile: Standard
Standard Scale Length: 21.25”
21.25” Pickups/Electronics: N/A
Robust and reliable, the Yamaha JR1 is a great instrument for kids at the beginning of their guitar-playing journey. This dreadnought acoustic guitar is suitable for a wide range of musical styles, which is an important quality for a kid’s guitar as it encourages experimentation.
The best acoustic guitars for kids should combine cool aesthetics, a balanced tone, and easy playability. The JR1 checks all the boxes while being one of the most affordable options.
If a young guitarist hasn’t developed the finger strength required to press the strings down firmly for long periods, the smooth feel of the rosewood fingerboard will make this process much easier.
Another reason this acoustic guitar is a great choice for kids is its simple, traditional design. It’s based on one of Yamaha’s most popular acoustic guitar series, the FG, which is synonymous with folk music.
The lack of a cutaway gives it an authentic, vintage style, and its rich, resonant tone makes the learning process more engaging for kids.
5. Best Kids Guitar for Performing – Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH Electric Guitar
SPECS
Type: Solidbody Electric
Solidbody Electric Neck Profile: C
C Scale Length: 22.75”
22.75” Pickups/Electronics: 2 x Standard Humbuckers
The Mini Jazzmaster is one of the best electric guitars for kids. This compact powerhouse allows younger players to experience the expressive tone and luxurious playability of the popular Fender solidbody without over-straining their hands.
Some “mini” versions of electric guitars simply copy the aesthetics but fail to deliver a similar tone or playing experience. That’s not the case with the Mini Jazzmaster, though. Squier has emulated the full-sized design to a tee in appearance and sound.
A reduce scale size allows kids to navigate the frets with ease. They won’t be put off learning to play barre chords or scales that require stretching, resulting in faster development of their skills.
The slim “C” profile maple neck is great for combining rhythm and lead guitar parts, and the choice of poplar for the body keeps weight to a minimum while preserving the resonance and power of this electric guitar.
Like the full-sized Fender model, the Jassmaster Mini HH includes a pair of creamy-sounding humbuckers that sound awesome through a solid-state or tube amp. It’s ideal for kids who want to play around with the settings on their amp or start incorporating effects into their guitar playing.
6. Best Travel Guitar for Kids – Fender FA-15 Acoustic Guitar
SPECS
Type: Steel String Acoustic
Steel String Acoustic Neck Profile: C
C Scale Length: 23.3”
23.3” Pickups/Electronics: N/A
If a kid has heard of any guitar manufacturer before, the chances are it’ll be Fender. The FA-15 allows youngsters to own a guitar made by the legendary American brand without breaking the bank.
The FA-15 is a perfect acoustic guitar for kids for several reasons. It has a fully laminated body, which is more durable than your average beginner guitar. This means it’s highly resistant to being bumped or dropped - two things that often occur with younger guitarists.
The FA-15 has a louder, fuller projection than many other kids' guitars. While this may not be ideal if you live in a small space, it’s ideal for youngsters who aspire to perform in front of other people.
Finger fatigue can deter kids from putting in the hours of practice required to reach their potential, but the walnut fingerboard ensures that this isn’t an issue.
Playing with a classic C-shape acoustic guitar neck will stand a child in good stead if they upgrade to a full-sized guitar in the future.
Best Guitars for Kids Buyer's Guide
In order to choose the best guitar for kids, you need to consider every aspect of the instrument's design.
It's important that young players feel inspired to put in the time and effort required to hone their skills, and this all starts with the guitar they have.
As you can see from the options we've recommended, kids can choose from a variety of guitars. While it's great that there is an abundance of great guitars out there, this can make it difficult to know where to start.
Our buyer's guide will cover all the important aspects of the best guitars for kids, from the components to how they sound and feel. We'll provide detailed breakdowns of the essential qualities so that you can ensure you choose the right electric or acoustic guitar for a young musician.
Things to Look for When Buying a Kids Guitar
1. Size and Weight: The generally smaller size of children’s hands can make it difficult for them to stretch the distances required by a full-sized guitar’s frets.
Also, full-sized guitars are heavy, making them uncomfortable for kids to handle. It’s therefore important to choose an adequately sized guitar for the kid, such as a ¾ sized instrument.
2. Playability: Comfort is highly important for kids when they start playing guitar, as it allows them to learn the basic techniques, chord shapes, and movements without becoming discouraged.
Playability is impacted by things like the action of the strings, the neck profile, and the material used for the strings. A low-action guitar with a thin neck and nylon strings is generally the most playable.
3. Quality and Durability: It's a common misconception that smaller guitars lack the build quality of their larger equivalents.
Look for a guitar that is made from high-quality tonewoods like solid Sitka spruce for the body or a mahogany neck, as this will ensure it can handle the inevitable wear and tear.
4. Dynamics: If you live in a small space, you may not want to hear every note that your child plays on their new guitar
. Classical guitars offer lower volumes while still allowing the kid to play at full velocity. If loudness isn't an issue, then a guitar with a wider dynamic range is worth considering.
Choosing the Right Type of Guitar
Before considering a guitar's various specs and features, you must figure out which type of guitar will best suit the young guitarist's needs. The three options you have to choose from are:
• Classical guitars
• Acoustic guitars
• Electric guitars
Classical guitars have nylon strings and are a great choice for kids who are total beginners. The nylon strings are considerably easier to push down than steel strings, which can help with the often painful and uncomfortable process of learning to form chord shapes.
These guitars have wide necks, which ensures that there is more space between the six strings. This makes it easier for the beginner to focus on strumming and pressing on the right string without muddying up the sound.
Classical guitars are quieter than acoustic guitars and aren't as versatile. Acoustic guitars have steel strings that offer increased projected and a fuller tone but are more strenuous on the fingertips.
Learning to play on an acoustic guitar is great for building finger strength quickly, but there will be a period of discomfort initially while the young player's fingertips get used to it.
Mini electric guitars require additional equipment, such as an amplifier and guitar cable, in order to be played properly. They're by far the most versatile type of guitar for kids, as they can be used with effects pedals to create an endless range of sounds.
They're easier on the fingers than acoustic guitars but require more accuracy to play the right notes. They're also the best option for playing solos or styles like hard rock and metal guitar.
Scale Length & Fret Size
Once you've decided on the specific type of guitar, the dimensions are next to look for. Two of the most important attributes of a guitar for kids are the scale and fret size, as these directly impact the playability and comfort of the instrument.
The scale of a guitar is essentially the distance between the point where the strings first come into contact with the guitar by the nut to the saddle, which is situated on the bridge where the strings end.
A guitar with a smaller scale, like the Yamaha JR1, has a lower string tension. The frets are also closer together, and this results in less stretching being required by the kid's fingers to form the correct shapes for chords or to play scales.
It's advised not to choose a guitar that exceeds a 24.5-inch length of scale for kids, and those with smaller hands should look for one that is within the range of 21-23 inches.
The size of the frets is another important thing to consider when purchasing a compact guitar for kids. Larger or medium-sized frets can actually be beneficial for youngsters and are often installed on short-scale guitars as they increase the room for error when pressing on the string to play a note.
Pickups and Electronics
Some of the guitars we've recommended, such as the Cordoba Cadete classical guitar, don't come with onboard electronics. This isn't necessarily bad, as amplification may not be necessary when a kid is starting to learn the guitar.
However, some young players may want to have the option to plug in their instrument and rock out from time to time. If this is the case, you can choose either an electric guitar or an acoustic-electric guitar, which offers the best of both worlds.
Acoustic-electric guitars come with an onboard preamp and pickup system that allows you to plug them into an amp to make the output louder. If there's a good chance that the young guitarist will want to perform live in the future, investing in an instrument with this capability, like the Yamaha APXT2, is advisable.
Onboard tuners are also included in most electro-acoustic guitars, and this can be very convenient for kids. Furthermore, choosing an electric guitar with single-coil or humbucking pickups is a great way to encourage the youngster to learn how to create different sounds.
Guitar Aesthetics
The technical aspects of a great guitar for kids are undeniably important, but the visual aspects also shouldn't be overlooked. Young children, in particular, are likely to see aesthetics as equally important as sound or playing comfort.
Electric guitars like the Squier Mini Strat or Mini Jazzmaster allow young guitarists to experience the stunning designs of guitars which resemble those played by some of the coolest, most iconic musicians in history.
It ultimately comes down to the personal preference of the kid, but it's a good idea to identify the color schemes, designs, and hardware that they like the look of. If they love how the instrument looks, they're more likely to want to pick it up and play it regularly.
One of the great things about guitars is that so many different designs are available. Whether the kid prefers a simple acoustic guitar or an eccentric electric guitar, they can find one with a design that takes their fancy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What size guitar should I get for my child?
In order to choose the right guitar for a child, you'll need to assess a few things. Firstly, if their hands are smaller than the average adult, it's a good idea to choose a 3/4 size, short-scale guitar as this will allow them to reach the notes more easily.
As a general rule of thumb, a kid from 8 years old onwards should be able to use a 3/4 size guitar. Once they get into their teenage years, they may be able to handle the weight and dimensions of a full-size guitar, but it's important not to rush into this.
Some guitars may have larger bodies, but the neck and the fingerboard could be smaller. It's, therefore, important to check all of the dimensions before making the decision of which guitar to buy.
Which guitar type is best for a kid who is a total beginner?
If a kid has never played the guitar before or has very limited experience, it's advisable to go for a classical, nylon-stringed instrument like the Cordoba Cadet. This type of guitar is by far the least strenuous on the hands and fingers.
The initial period of learning guitar can be quite uncomfortable, particularly on the soft fingertips of a kid who has never played before. Some guitarists become discouraged by this period, but if they stick with it, their fingers become harder and used to the pressure.
Choosing a nylon-stringed acoustic guitar for a beginner will allow them to focus on learning the basics of strumming, picking, and pressing down on the frets without having to put up with pain in the fingertips.
Does a kid need any other equipment to learn guitar?
Whether more equipment is required for a kid to learn guitar depends on the type of instrument you choose. Acoustic guitars and classical guitars can be played unplugged. All you'll need is a guitar strap to support the weight of the instrument, and you're good to go.
Electric guitars will need an amplifier of some sort and a guitar cable in order to be played out loud. Practice amps are inexpensive, and cables don't cost much.
You may need to purchase spare strings and a tuner if the guitar doesn't have one built in. Other than that, not much is required for a kid to learn the guitar!
Closing Thoughts
Now that you've read our guide to the best guitars for kids, you should have a good idea of which instrument is the right choice.
Our top recommendation is the Yamaha APXT2 acoustic-electric guitar, with its lightweight design, full-bodied tone, and ability to be played acoustically or plugged into an amplifier.
If you're looking for the easiest guitar for a kid to play, the Cordoba Cadete, with its soft nylon strings, is an excellent option.
Whichever of these instruments you choose, we're confident they're highly suitable for kids and will help them to reach their maximum potential as guitarists! | americansongwriter.com | 6 Best Guitars for Kids of 2023 | _ | _ | https://americansongwriter.com/best-guitar-for-kids/ |
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[
"Mare Haimona-Riki",
"Hours Ago"
] | 2023-08-01 01:24:38+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:00 | Fashion show reconnect New Zealand born Cook Islanders to home | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teaonews.co.nz%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Ffashion-show-reconnects-nz-born-cook-islanders-to-their-heritage%2F.json | en | _ | Aku Yanga is a Cook Islands fashion show that aims to reconnect New Zealand-raised Cook Islanders with their heritage through art, music, and fashion.
The event coincides with Cook Islands Language Week, which kicked off yesterday and for young 23-year-old designer Destiny Kiria who was raised in Auckland, it’s an opportunity to be immersed in Cook Island culture.
“It’s something new for me, out of my comfort zone but it’s a way for me to show what I can create as a Cook Islands person,” she says.
According to a 2018 census by Figure.nz more than 45,000 Cook Islanders live in Auckland alone, with only 20,000 in all the Cook Islands.
Founding director Paul Hagai and creative producer Moeroa Masters are both studying for their master’s degree in applied indigenous studies with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and are incorporating Aku Yanga in their research.
“My kaupapa is based around the saying ‘kia mau te Selenga’,” says Masters.
“This means connecting Cook Islanders to their identity through song. Aku Yanga provides a platform where we can observe and collect data but also share songs and think about what it means to connect.”
The show starts this Friday at Freemans Bay Community Hall. | www.teaonews.co.nz | Fashion show reconnects NZ-born Cook Islanders to their heritage | _ | _ | https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/01/fashion-show-reconnects-nz-born-cook-islanders-to-their-heritage/ |
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[
"Sue Teodoro",
"Hours Ago"
] | 2023-08-01 01:25:24+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:00 | Wairarapa Hospital could be at risk of failing in a major earthquake, with almost 3000 structural defects found in the building, which does not comply with the building code. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teaonews.co.nz%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Fwairarapa-hospital-could-fail-in-a-major-earthquake-court-told%2F.json | en | _ | Wairarapa Hospital serves about 50,000 people and was intended to provide emergency services after a major earthquake, but a legal case is now questioning the building's strength. (Supplied)
Wairarapa Hospital could be at risk of failing in a major earthquake, with almost 3000 structural defects found in the building, which does not comply with the building code, Wellington High Court has heard.
Te Whatu Ora (formerly Wairarapa DHB) has claimed almost $90 million in damages against Masterton District Council, to remedy defects to the hospital building, plus interest and costs. Their allegations relate to the design and inspection process, construction defects, and the issuing of a compliance code, among other things.
Masterton District Council was defending the claim. But there are questions before the court about whether the claim itself is out of time.
The four-week hearing started in the Wellington High Court on Monday 31 July.
The claim the building could be structurally vulnerable to failing in a major earthquake was made in opening submissions to the court.
Te Whatu Ora’s lawyer Les Taylor KC said the hospital was the only public hospital in the Wairarapa, and served about 50,000 people.
“It’s also worth noting that Masterton is located in an area of higher seismic activity in New Zealand. There is also evidence which indicates that the site of the hospital itself is on a fault or a fault line, although the investigations haven’t been able to find precisely where that faultline is. But the evidence, such as it is, indicates that it is on a fault line or very close to a fault line in the Wairarapa District,” Taylor said.
“That was something that was known and identified by the council during the resource consent process for the hospital.”
The hospital had been intended to function after a disaster, so full emergency services could be provided after a significant earthquake.
But, Taylor said despite specific safety requirements, especially the requirement the hospital be designed to withstand a one-in-a- hundred-year earthquake and remain functional immediately or very soon after such a quake, the building had significant defects.
Les Taylor KC gives his opening submissions on behalf of Whatu Ora, to the High Court in Wellington, on Monday. (Sue Teodoro, LDR)
“What has been found is that the hospital suffers from significant seismic defects. It does not comply with the building code.
“In the event of a major earthquake, the hospital is likely to sustain significant damage to structural elements so that post-disaster medical services would be unlikely to be provided after a major earthquake.
“Even after a relatively moderate earthquake there would likely be loss of some functions in the hospital.”
There were about 3000 known seismic structural defects in the building, the court heard.
“I say ‘known’ because those are the ones that have been identified. But the evidence will be that there are likely a lot more defects that haven’t been able to be seen simply because of access to those areas of the hospital,” Taylor said.
The claims relate to alleged defects in the construction and consenting process for Wairarapa Hospital between 2004 and 2007, and the existence of a relevant Code Compliance Certificate (CCC).
An entry relating to a CCC was made in the council’s computer system, dated January 2011.
Neither the council nor Te Whatu Ora wanted to comment, on the basis the litigation was ongoing. | www.teaonews.co.nz | Wairarapa Hospital could fail in a major earthquake, court told | _ | _ | https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/01/wairarapa-hospital-could-fail-in-a-major-earthquake-court-told/ |
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[
"Sapeer Mayron",
"Hours Ago"
] | 2023-08-01 01:24:46+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:00 | A rare cloak woven from harakeke and kiwi feathers – a kahu kiwi – has returned to Aotearoa for good, and will be auctioned to the highest bidder on August 3. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teaonews.co.nz%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Fkahu-kiwi-to-remain-in-aotearoa-for-good%2F.json | en | _ | The cloak is believed to have been handcrafted by a wahine in the mid-1800s. It’s been in Sydney, Australia with one family for 160 years. (Chris Mckeen, Stuff)
A rare cloak woven from harakeke and kiwi feathers – a kahu kiwi – has returned to Aotearoa for good, and will be auctioned to the highest bidder on August 3.
The cloak is believed to have been handcrafted by a woman in the mid-1800s. It’s been in Sydney, Australia with one family for some 160 years.
That family has been working closely with Webb’s auction house for several months to get the cloak back into New Zealand.
“It is time and only proper that this taonga whaiaro be returned to its country of origin to take its place in Māori history,” the vendor, who is anonymous, told Webb’s.
The cloak is believed to have been handcrafted by a wahine in the mid-1800s. It’s been in Sydney, Australia with one family for 160 years.
The kahu kiwi is hand-woven from muka fibres – the fibres from prepared harakeke – in something called the whatu, or the single-pair twinning technique.
There is a 30mm border on each side of the cloak featuring black and red wool threads woven in a diamond pattern. At the top is a black and red wool twisted detail.
On the bottom are remnants of a black dyed muka tāniko pattern, possibly a niho taniwha design. Webb’s said this pattern is broadly identified as belonging to Te Arawa and Waikato iwi.
The cloak is believed to have been handcrafted by a wahine in the mid-1800s. It’s been in Sydney, Australia with one family for 160 years.
“Each feather has been woven individually into the muka in rows approximately 10mm apart, and while there are some small patches of thinning, overall the cloak still has an exquisitely lush look and feel,” Webb’s Director of Decorative Arts Ben Erren, said.
“At some point a rich purple brocade fabric was also sewn into its interior, likely to protect the muka from stress.”
Now that the cloak is in New Zealand, it’s being registered under the Protected Objects Act 1975. This protects it from being exported again.
Webb’s Director of Decorative Arts Ben Erren.
It can be sold within Aotearoa, but only between registered collectors of taonga tūturu (protected objects found before April 1, 1976 that whakapapa to Te Ao Māori) and it may not leave our shores.
The Ministry of Culture and Heritage (Manatū Taonga) monitors privately owned taonga tūturu and their trade.
They work with iwi and hapū to support decisions on long-term ownership and custody for taonga that is found, often during archaeological or construction projects.
Manatū Taonga also helps iwi and hapū-led conservation projects for extremely vulnerable taonga tūturu.
The cloak is believed to have been handcrafted by a wahine in the mid-1800s. It’s been in Sydney, Australia with one family for 160 years.
They might conserve taonga “through indigenous methods, through established museum conventions, or by connecting to their uri through art, music, education, and other alternative interpretations,” Manatū Taonga says on its website.
Taonga like these must have special “Y” registration from an authorised museum, which allows them to be sold through licensed dealers or auctioneers like Webb’s.
The cloak is believed to have been handcrafted by a wahine in the mid-1800s. It’s been in Sydney, Australia with one family for 160 years.
Those dealers or auctioners are responsible for getting the registration before the sale. Webb’s got the Y registration for this kahu kiwi from Auckland Museum.
(The only authorised museums are: Auckland Museum, Te Papa, Canterbury Museum and Otago Museum.)
Then, when a taonga tūturu is bought or sold, the owners are required to tell Manatū Taonga within 14 days of a change in their collection.
The upcoming auction is called Material Culture, and the kahu kiwi is amongst the most exciting pieces on sale.
It’s expected to fetch between $30,000 and $50,000 at auction.
The cloak is believed to have been handcrafted by a wahine in the mid-1800s. It’s been in Sydney, Australia with one family for 160 years.
The current owner who is auctioning the cloak believes it was bought by their great-great-grandfather in Adelaide, South Australia.
It was passed down the generations until it reached them when their mother died in 2022.
They and their siblings remember the cloak fondly but want to return it to Aotearoa.
“We regularly work closely with vendors who are passionate about repatriating taonga back to Aotearoa, and such was the case here with our private collector – a family in Sydney,” Erren said.
“We also work closely with the Ministry to register items that are presented to us in order to provide a safeguard that disallows them from leaving Aotearoa.
“There are many, many such items of taonga that have left our shores over the years and arrived in countries throughout Europe and elsewhere.”
Erren said he feels confident the cloak was traded, not looted, he added.
-Stuff | www.teaonews.co.nz | Kahu kiwi to remain in Aotearoa for good | _ | _ | https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/01/kahu-kiwi-to-remain-in-aotearoa-for-good/ |
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[
"Natalie Akoorie Open Justice Multimedia Journalist",
"Hours Ago"
] | 2023-08-01 01:24:53+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:00 | A man who went to a GP twice complaining of a lump on his neck was eventually diagnosed overseas with a rare cancer that had spread, requiring aggressive surgeries. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teaonews.co.nz%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Fman-has-less-than-five-years-to-live-after-gp-missed-cancer-signs-on-two-occasions%2F.json | en | _ | A man who went to a GP twice complaining of a lump on his neck was eventually diagnosed overseas with a rare cancer that had spread, requiring aggressive surgeries to remove his teeth and half a lung.
Now the man, who was in his 50s in 2021 when the cancer was missed, has less than five years to live.
If the adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer of the salivary gland, had been diagnosed and treated earlier the man could have avoided the loss of his teeth and part of his lung, he told the Health and Disability Commissioner [HDC].
Instead, he couldn’t work for nine months, is likely to need to undergo further surgery, and his prognosis is a much-reduced life expectancy.
The man, identified only as Mr A in an HDC investigation into the case released publicly today, told the watchdog he did not want any other patient to experience what he had gone through.
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell found the GP in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights [the Code] for not immediately referring the patient to a specialist or further investigating when he first presented with the lump in February 2021.
On the day the man saw the overseas-trained GP, she had only been in New Zealand three weeks and was at the end of her first week working at the unnamed medical centre.
The man told the GP, identified Dr B in the HDC decision, the lump had been on his neck for about a year but it was increasing in size and had become tender during the past three months. He was also having trouble swallowing liquids.
Dr B documented that on examination Mr A’s head, eyes, ears, nose and throat were normal with no signs of trauma.
She noted he was a smoker and had poor arrangement of teeth but had no active abscesses.
Mr A’s neck lump was recorded as being “1.5 x 1cm tender, movable submandibular gland with no overlying skin changes”.
Dr B diagnosed an “enlarged lymph node that was likely reactive”, which she told the HDC was not uncommon in adults due to dental concerns, sinus or ear drainage.
She prescribed anti-inflammatory medication for two to four weeks, asked the patient to notify her if his symptoms worsened and to return in four weeks’ time for review.
The man did not return in four weeks and there was no record of the doctor or the medical centre attempting to recall him.
He returned in August that year complaining of a sore tooth which Dr B diagnosed as an abscess and prescribed antibiotics. She recommended the patient also see his dentist.
The GP noted the lump was “still there” and “unchanged”.
In April the next year the man was diagnosed overseas with the rare cancer and the following month he complained to the medical centre, and later to the HDC.
In June last year he was advised he had three to five years to live.
The HDC sought an expert opinion from GP Dr David Maplesden, who said although it was a rare cancer it should be considered when a patient presented with a painless swelling in the head or neck region, because the cancer had a high tendency to spread.
He said a number of aspects of Mr A’s initial presentation indicated that his neck lump required investigation.
The HealthPathways guidance was that “a neck lump that has been present for more than three weeks needs investigation unless it is shrinking”.
Lumps less than three weeks in duration were usually due to infection.
The fact that Mr A presented with a neck or salivary mass that had no obvious explanation, that it had been a lump for 12 months, it was bigger than 1cm and was slowly growing, and was associated with a new symptom, should have given rise to a high suspicion of cancer, the guidance stated.
Dr B apologised to the man and told the HDC in hindsight she should have arranged an urgent consultation with an ear, nose and throat specialist for the patient after both appointments.
However, she said she did not recall if she had learned about HealthPathways guidance for the management of neck lumps at an orientation two days before the first appointment.
She said Mr A’s dental infection distracted her at the second appointment.
Dr B stated that at her practice in her home country she had no mentor “so most times [she] had to figure it out [herself]”.
She was still in that mindset when she first saw Mr A, she told the HDC, and since then she had come to value the importance of asking for help.
She said she was “truly sorry” for Mr A’s delayed diagnosis and pain and suffering, and now had a heightened awareness of these issues and a lower threshold for suspicion of cancer.
Caldwell found the doctor breached Right 4(1) of the Code; the right to have services provided with reasonable care and skill.
“Although the man’s cancer is a rare, slow-growing type, which often hinders early diagnosis, his neck lump was persistent and significant in size, with no clear cause at either appointment.
“There were two missed opportunities to diagnose his cancer at an earlier stage.”
Caldwell said while the GP had only recently arrived in New Zealand before the first appointment, the doctor accepted there did not appear to be substantial differences between neck lump guidance in her home jurisdiction, and the relevant guidance in New Zealand.
The deputy commissioner concluded the medical centre did not breach the Code, and there was no failure by it in respect of the GP’s induction, orientation, and initial supervision.
The GP has made several changes to her practice, will be undertaking an audit, and had provided a written apology to the man. | www.teaonews.co.nz | Tāne has less than five years to live after GP missed cancer signs twice | _ | _ | https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/01/man-has-less-than-five-years-to-live-after-gp-missed-cancer-signs-on-two-occasions/ |
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[
"Eda Tang",
"Hours Ago"
] | 2023-08-01 01:25:18+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:00 | A near-death experience while giving birth helped inspire Atamira Dance Company choreographer Gabrielle Thomas’s full-length work, TOMO, which is returning to the stage. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teaonews.co.nz%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Furban-maori-dance-company-returns-to-home-soil%2F.json | en | _ | TOMO was first created and presented in 2019 featuring heavyweight dancers, Sean MacDonald and Bianca Hyslop. (Charles Howells, Supplied)
A near-death experience while giving birth helped inspire Atamira Dance Company choreographer Gabrielle Thomas’s full-length work, TOMO, which is returning to the stage for a three-city tour.
Thomas (Kai Tahu, Te Atiawa ki te Tau Ihu) described that profound birthing experience as life-altering.
“It was really long and really painful, and I left my body,” she says. “It made me realise I was really far away from knowing myself.
“I did a lot of research on near-death experiences from my own personal experience giving birth.”
As a result, birth, life and death has become a repeating concept she likes to explore through her work.
“Tomo means enter,” says Thomas. “A tomo is also a cave where the bones of our ancestors rest.”
The seasoned choreographer has been with urban Māori dance company Atamira for 17 years. The company has just returned from a successful tour of the US.
In line with Atamira’s philosophy of telling indigenous stories through present-day experiences, Thomas’ choreography is inspired by Māori philosophies, traditional practices, pūrākau (legends) and often incorporate her personal experiences growing up.
“I wasn’t brought up on marae or with the reo, but I was raised knowing my taha wairua [spiritual side] so, for me, these themes bring authenticity to my expression as a Māori artist.”
She says TOMO started with the whakapapa of light and darkness – birth. But it was also a story about her mother.
“My mother was very spiritual. If she had been raised Māori, she would have been considered a seer. Instead, she was put through the mental health system,” Thomas says. “She struggled, but was very powerful and taught me much among the chaos.”
Atamira Dance Company grew from a vision that choreographer Jack Gray had to empower urban Māori through contemporary dance theatre. Thomas credits the company and Gray’s vision with helping her find her place in dance theatre.
“I had the chance to create a space where the work could arrive, rather than trying to force its creation. I found a Māori way of working which was supported by Gray and embraced by the community,” says Thomas as she explains how naturally and intuitively the work came to her.
The experience has also helped her lean into her motherhood too, as a mother of four.
“As I’ve been able to let go of my desire to have the strongest body and to be as flexible as I can, the more I’ve been able to find me.”
The 60-minute work is carried by dancers Sean MacDonald, Abbie Rogers, Nancy Wijohn, Cory-Toalei Roycroft, Madi Tumataroa and Caleb Heke.
TOMO was last presented in 2019 under the artistic direction of Jack Gray, and returns to Tāmaki Makaurau, Whangārei and Kirikiriroa in early August. | www.teaonews.co.nz | Urban Māori dance company returns to home soil | _ | _ | https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/01/urban-maori-dance-company-returns-to-home-soil/ |
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[
"Annemarie Quill",
"Hours Ago"
] | 2023-08-01 01:24:58+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:00 | A plan to boost Māori economic growth in the Bay of Plenty has been unveiled, with more than 40,000 high-value new jobs for Tauranga Moana anticipated by 2050. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teaonews.co.nz%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Fplan-to-create-40000-new-jobs-in-bay-of-plenty-by-2050-unveiled%2F.json | en | _ | A plan to boost Māori economic growth in the Bay of Plenty has been unveiled, with more than 40,000 high-value new jobs for Tauranga Moana anticipated by 2050.
Toi Kai Rawa Trust (TKR), the Bay of Plenty’s regional Māori economic development organisation, launched the strategy in Tauranga on July 31.
The five-year plan involves connecting Māori businesses to commercial opportunities, empowering Māori in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, as well as training, mentorship, scholarships and help with accessing funding for individuals and businesses.
Toi Kai Rawa chief executive Awhina Ngatuere said the Bay of Plenty was home to the third-largest Māori population in Aotearoa, and by 2050, Māori and Pasifika would make up 50% of the workforce age profile.
“The Māori economy is worth an estimated $70bn, with the Bay of Plenty’s Māori economy expected to be a driving force behind our region’s growth. More than 40,000 new jobs are anticipated by 2050 – and we must be prepared for that.”
The Western Bay of Plenty is expected to have 25,000 high value new jobs by 2038 and 40,000 by 2050, according to Priority One Economic Development Agency.
The strategic plan will empower Māori to participate fully in this economic growth, she said.
Awhina Ngatuere, Toi Kai Rawa chief executive, says Māori and Pasifika would make up 50% per cent of the workforce by 2050. (Supplied)
In addition to the plan, a range of initiatives will mobilise the region’s rangatahi, pākihi Māori and resources and include the appointment of a new governance board and brand identity.
Young people will be supported by targeted outreach, local kura engagement, scholarships, and mentorship.
“Mobilising young Māori into higher-value jobs and self-employment will play a significant role in achieving sustainable region-wide growth,” Ngatuere said.
New Māori business networks will be established with collaboration from local community leaders, businesses, and government agencies. Training and support will be given to more Māori businesses such as tailored mentorship, workshops, and access to funding opportunities.
“These new developments will contribute to achieving our goals, fostering thriving communities and cultivating leaders within the wider Bay of Plenty,” said Ngatuere.
The initiatives were an extension of the Bay of Plenty’s Regional Māori Economic Development Strategy – He Mauri Ohooho, from which TKR as an independent organisation emerged, she said.
“We are more determined than ever to create a lasting impact that uplifts Māori communities and fosters a sustainable future for the broader Bay of Plenty community.”
-Stuff | www.teaonews.co.nz | Plan to create 40,000 new jobs in Bay of Plenty by 2050 unveiled | _ | _ | https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/01/plan-to-create-40000-new-jobs-in-bay-of-plenty-by-2050-unveiled/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:00:52+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:40:05 | The Elon Musk-owned company, which has been rebranded as X, had removed the Twitter sign and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wagmtv.com%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Fbrightly-flashing-x-sign-removed-san-francisco-building-that-was-twitters-headquarters%2F.json | en | _ | SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed.
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said Monday it received 24 complaints about the unpermitted structure over the weekend. Complaints included concerns about its structural safety and illumination.
The Elon Musk-owned company, which has been rebranded as X, had removed the Twitter sign and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week. That work was temporarily paused because the company did not have the necessary permits. For a time, the “er” at the end of “Twitter” remained up due to the abrupt halt of the sign takedown.
The city of San Francisco had opened a complaint and launched an investigation into the giant “X” sign, which was installed Friday on top of the downtown building as Musk continues his rebrand of the social media platform.
The chaotic rebrand of Twitter’s building signage is similar to the haphazard way in which the Twitter platform is being turned into X. While the X logo has replaced Twitter on many parts of the site and app, remnants of Twitter remain.
Representatives for X did not immediately respond to a message for comment Monday.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:00:46+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:42:55 | Every Tuesday night from 6-8, and occasionally on Fridays, around a dozen enthusiastic kids gather in Ashland for a session of one-wheel riding and pure fun. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wagmtv.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fkids-embrace-unicycling-thrills-with-ashland-one-wheelers%2F.json | https://gray-wagm-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/6OJRami7Ubc7yIVKz2mvvOnZbxI=/1200x600/smart/filters:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/CMNKYHOWLREZBPNYIKUGH6YVTE.bmp | en | _ | Ashland, Maine (WAGM) - Discover a fantastic way to keep kids active this summer - unicycling! WAGM recently chatted with the Ashland One Wheelers to explore the exciting world of unicycling.
Linda Milligan: ”Normally when we’re teaching the kids, we just say, You’re going to hang out here and, Yeah, Exactly what you’re doing when you’re doing that without hanging on to anything, it’s called idling”.
Every Tuesday night from 6-8, and occasionally on Fridays, around a dozen enthusiastic kids gather in Ashland for a session of one-wheel riding and pure fun. Initially, teaching this skill was challenging, but Milligan devised a motivating chart that proved to be the key to their progress and improvement.
Linda Milligan: “When we first started, we didn’t really know how to get kids motivated and focused. So, we made this chart. And basically, in order to get your name on this chart, you have to be able to go unassisted from the chute to that first pole. So that’s if your name is on the board, that means you’ve done that, you have to do it; We don’t allow it. Just be once you have to do it five times”.
Since joining the group, many of the kids have made remarkable progress and developed a genuine passion for the sport of unicycling.
Rawlie Morrow: What I started; I was very squirrelly. We call it squirrelly is when you like when you’re riding a unicycle. And I kept I stopped being squirrelly and I learned how to bunny hop. It’s when you would grab on to the seat and then you just jump without a pole for like a few seconds”.
Their development has led to numerous thrilling and exciting moments during their unicycling journey.
Mathew Fasciani:” Probably when I first was when I first got my name on the board on the chart for who came from the first, like when I made it across the room, I was the first one to get my name on the board.
Milligan highlights that Unicycling goes beyond skill development and athleticism; it also substantially enhances their confidence. However, she emphasizes that it’s not a walk in the park, it challenges them to grow and excel in the process.
Linda Milligan:” When they see that they can do it, then they then they can really believe in themselves. If I can do this, then I can probably do anything. The other thing that they really need to learn is and they learned through, you know, cycling is it is not a straight progression. You make it to get your name on that board and you make it to the pole. That doesn’t mean the next time you get on the unicycle, that’s going to happen. There’s a lot of failing, but you just keep trying”.
Despite its challenges, the kids find immense joy in the thrill of taking on the unicycling challenge.
Oliver Roberts: “I like doing hard things and I feel like it gets easier and easier the way we go on. I had been taught that if you may not like some stuff sometimes, you may not be very good at it, but you keep trying. You might get better at it, but I’m worried”.
These young unicyclists’ dedication is evident as they have invested substantial time to reach their current level, but it clearly has also been a lot of fun.
Jonathon Eigenmann, Newssource sports.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:00:59+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:30:00 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wagmtv.com%2Fprnewswire%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fchinas-national-medical-products-administration-accepts-astellas-biologics-license-application-zolbetuximab%2F.json | en | _ | TOKYO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") today announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for zolbetuximab, a first-in-class investigational Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2)-targeted monoclonal antibody, for first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma whose tumors are CLDN18.2-positive. If approved, zolbetuximab would be the first CLDN18.2-targeted therapy available in China for these patients.
Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients.(PRNewsFoto/Astellas Pharma Inc.) (PRNewswire)
Moitreyee Chatterjee-Kishore, PhD, MBA, Senior Vice President and Head of Immuno-Oncology Development, Astellas
"China accounts for nearly half of the world's new cases of gastric cancer, with more than 478,000 new cases diagnosed and more than 373,000 deaths in 2020. The CDE's acceptance of our BLA for zolbetuximab brings us one step closer to having a new therapy available for Chinese patients with advanced-stage disease and in need of treatment options."
The BLA is based on results from the Phase 3 GLOW and SPOTLIGHT clinical trials. The GLOW study evaluated zolbetuximab plus CAPOX (a combination chemotherapy regimen that includes capecitabine and oxaliplatin) compared to placebo plus CAPOX. In the GLOW study, 145 patients were randomized in mainland China. The SPOTLIGHT study evaluated zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 (a combination regimen that includes oxaliplatin, leucovorin and fluorouracil) compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6. In the SPOTLIGHT study, 36 patients were randomized in mainland China.
In both GLOW and SPOTLIGHT, approximately 38% of patients screened for the trials had tumors that were CLDN18.2-positive (≥75% of tumor cells with moderate-to-strong membranous CLDN18 staining intensity), as determined by a validated immunohistochemistry assay.1,2
Astellas has already reflected the impact from this acceptance in its financial forecast of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
About Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Gastric cancer, also commonly known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide.3 In China, gastric cancer ranks third among incidences of all cancer, with more than 478,000 cases diagnosed and more than 373,000 deaths in 2020.4 Signs and symptoms can include indigestion or heartburn, pain or discomfort in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, bloating of the stomach after meals, loss of appetite, and sensation of food getting stuck in the throat while eating.5 Signs of more advanced gastric cancer can include unexplained weight loss, weakness and fatigue and vomiting blood or having blood in the stool.6 Risk factors associated with gastric cancer can include older age, male gender, family history, H. pylori infection, smoking and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).5,7 Because early-stage gastric cancer symptoms frequently overlap with more common stomach-related conditions, gastric cancer is often diagnosed in the advanced or metastatic stage, or once it has spread from the tumor's origin to other body tissues or organs.5 The five-year relative survival rate for patients at the metastatic stage is 6.6%.8 Gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma is a cancer that starts at the area where the esophagus joins the stomach.9
About Zolbetuximab
Zolbetuximab is an investigational, first-in-class chimeric IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that targets and binds to Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2), a transmembrane protein. Zolbetuximab acts by binding to CLDN18.2 on the cancer cell surface of gastric epithelial cells. In pre-clinical studies, this binding interaction then induces cancer cell death by activating two distinct immune system pathways — antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC).10 Zolbetuximab has not been approved by any regulatory bodies for the treatment of patients with gastric and GEJ cancers, and there is no guarantee the agent will receive regulatory approval or become commercially available for the uses being investigated.
INVESTIGATIONAL STUDIES
About GLOW Phase 3 Clinical Trial
GLOW is a Phase 3, global, multi-center, double-blind, randomized study, assessing the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab (IMAB362) plus CAPOX (a combination chemotherapy regimen that includes capecitabine and oxaliplatin) compared to placebo plus CAPOX as a first-line treatment in patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors were CLDN18.2-positive. The study enrolled 507 patients at 166 study locations in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, South America and Asia, including China. The primary endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS) in participants treated with the combination of zolbetuximab plus CAPOX compared to those treated with placebo plus CAPOX. Secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), duration of response (DOR), safety and tolerability and quality-of-life parameters.
Data from the GLOW study were initially presented at the March 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Plenary Series with an updated oral presentation at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting on June 3.1
For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT03653507.
About SPOTLIGHT Phase 3 Clinical Trial
SPOTLIGHT is a Phase 3, global, multi-center, double-blind, randomized study, assessing the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab (IMAB362) plus mFOLFOX6 (a combination regimen that includes oxaliplatin, leucovorin and fluorouracil) compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6 as a first-line treatment in patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-negative gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma whose tumors were CLDN18.2-positive. The study enrolled 565 patients at 215 study locations in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia, including China. The primary endpoint is PFS in participants treated with the combination of zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 compared to those treated with placebo plus mFOLFOX6. Secondary endpoints include OS, ORR, DOR, safety and tolerability and quality-of-life parameters.
Data from the SPOTLIGHT clinical trial were presented during the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium in an oral presentation on January 19 and were subsequently published in The Lancet on April 14.2
For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT03504397.
Investigational Pipeline in CLDN18.2
An expanded Phase 2 trial in metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma is in progress. The trial is a randomized, multi-center, open-label study, evaluating the safety and efficacy of investigational zolbetuximab in combination with gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel as a first-line treatment in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma with CLDN18.2-positive tumors (defined as ≥75% of tumor cells demonstrating moderate-to-strong membranous CLDN18 staining based on a validated immunohistochemistry assay). For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT03816163.
In addition to zolbetuximab, ASP2138 is under development in our Primary Focus Immuno-Oncology. ASP2138 is a bispecific monoclonal antibody that binds to CD3 and CLDN18.2, and it is currently in a Phase 1 trial for people with gastric, GEJ or pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The safety and efficacy of the agent under investigation have not been established for the uses being considered. For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT05365581.
There is no guarantee that the agent will receive regulatory approval and become commercially available for the uses being investigated.
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
Cautionary Notes
In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties.
Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development) which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.
References
1 Xu RH, Shitara K, Ajani JA, et al. Updates on Abstract 405736: Zolbetuximab + CAPOX in 1L claudin-18.2+ (CLDN18.2+)/HER2− locally advanced (LA) or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (mG/GEJ) adenocarcinoma: Primary phase 3 results from GLOW. Presented at: 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting. Abstract 405736.
2 Shitara K, et al. Zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 in patients with claudin-18 isoform 2-positive, HER2-negative, untreated, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastrooesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (SPOTLIGHT): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, phase 3 trial. The Lancet. Published online April 14, 2023; S0140-6736(23)00620-7.
3 Sung H, et al. Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2021;71(3):209-49.
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] | 2023-08-01 01:21:11+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 01:09:55 | Barbora Zdanska, 14, was last seen in the area of the 100th block of Boynton Boulevard in Daytona Beach. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wagmtv.com%2F2023%2F08%2F01%2Famber-alert-issued-14-year-old-last-seen-daytona-beach-florida%2F.json | en | _ | DAYTONA BEACH, FL. (Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old who was last seen in Daytona Beach, Florida.
According to the alert, Barbora Zdanska, 14, was last seen in the area of the 100th block of Boynton Boulevard in Daytona Beach.
Zdanska is 5′5, weighs about 136 pounds, and has blonde hair and blue eyes.
She was last seen wearing a black Adidas sweatshirt with white stripes on the sleeves and black jean shorts.
According to the alert, Zdanska may be traveling in a 2014, blue Dodge Caravan with a Florida tag number CZ8613. The vehicle has a butterfly sticker in the top right rear window and a University of Florida “F” sticker in the top left rear window.
Zdanska may also be traveling with a companion who is unknown at this time.
Anyone who may have seen Zdanska should call 9-1-1.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | www.wagmtv.com | Amber Alert issued for 14-year-old last seen in Daytona Beach, Florida | _ | _ | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/08/01/amber-alert-issued-14-year-old-last-seen-daytona-beach-florida/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:01:06+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:35:00 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wagmtv.com%2Fprnewswire%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Ffibra-prologis-announces-change-its-technical-committee%2F.json | en | _ | MEXICO CITY, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that after having served as a member of the Technical Committee for the past years, Gimena Peña Malcampo, will step down as an independent member.
"We appreciate the time and effort that Gimena put on our Technical Committee meetings. Her perspective, in particular on the ESG initiatives, was highly valued," said Luis Gutiérrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico.
"Serving on the FIBRA Prologis Technical Committee has been a rewarding experience. I have always admired the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability, and I'm particularly proud of the progress that has been made toward advancing our sustainability-centered goals. It has been my privileged to serve as a board member of this impactful organization," said Mrs. Peña Malcampo.
FIBRA Prologis Manager will announce a replacement to Gimena Peña Malcampo as an independent member of the Technical Committee.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2023, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 228 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 44.2 million square feet (4.1 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust ("FIBRA") status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the "Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores" and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading "Risk Factors." FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
Non-Solicitation - Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:01:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 23:38:00 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wagmtv.com%2Fprnewswire%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fstellus-capital-investment-corporation-schedules-second-quarter-2023-financial-results-conference-call%2F.json | en | _ | HOUSTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, after the close of the stock market.
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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM, Central Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Conference Call Details
Via Phone: Dial 888-506-0062 (domestic). Use passcode 810825. Starting approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available through Thursday, August 24, 2023 by dialing 877-481-4010 and entering passcode 48865.
Via Live Webcast: Connect via the Public Company (SCIC) section of our website at www.stelluscapital.com, under the Events tab. A replay of the conference will be available on our website for approximately 90 days.
About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)) through first lien, second lien, unitranche and mezzanine debt financing, and corresponding equity investments. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Stellus Capital Management, LLC. To learn more about Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, visit www.stelluscapital.com under the Stellus Capital Investment Corporation link.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements" which relate to future performance or financial condition. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
Contacts
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
W. Todd Huskinson, (713) 292-5414
Chief Financial Officer
thuskinson@stelluscapital.com
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] | 2023-08-01 00:58:34+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 20:00:00 | Miami Dolphins fans tell us their favorite local watering hole or eatery to watch the games from. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thephinsider.com%2F2023%2F7%2F31%2F23814673%2Fyour-miami-dolphins-sports-bar-grill-restaurant-for-game-day.json | en | _ | Last week I asked, "If you are not in the local viewing area for the Miami Dolphins games and do not have NFL Sunday Ticket where do you go to gather and watch the games from? Please let us know not only the name of the establishment but also its address if possible”. I hope to get a long enough list from locations around the country that we can build a solid list of locations to post for fans to meet up around the country and even overseas. So if you still have some ideas please add your answers for a location not already listed in the comments section below and I will add it to the eventual list.
Below are some of the locations that you have already added-
daytonadolfan likes Hooligans in Ormond Beach for a variety of reasons...
Hooligans sports bar, 1110 W.Granada blvd. Ormond Beach Fl. Great wings /burgers/dinner menu and awesome onion rings! Oh, and the waitresses ain’t bad either!
Blaze453 gave us a name. I hope he will add a location and even possibly an address.
Big Al’s largest Bowling Alley/Gaming/arcade/sports bar in Idaho
tpl likes a national chain that might be a good choice for anyone that doesn’t have any other options in their local.
I typically head to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch. They have all the games on so I can root against the Bills, Jets and Pats.
TheRoo1 likes one place in Clarksville Va and throws out another vote for BWW.
Obviously depends on where I am, If at Kerr Lake in Clarksville Va, a little local spot called Bridgewater, right on the lake, when traveling, I usually look for a local Buffalo Wild Wings. I hate light watery stuff some call beer, so I look for places with a selection of ales, preferably dark.
USMCFinzFreak might be promoting his own joint which is actually awesome and if anyone is in his neck of the woods please swing by and support a fellow Phin fan and Phinsider site member and his business!
Leo’s Bar & Grill in Fallbrook, CA. It’s a great little place, nestled in the hills of North San Diego County. The beer and spirits flow freely, and the food is made to order. BTW, my name is Leo and I live in Fallbrook.
Dolfanjoe has a spot for us in Colubus Ga!
Mr. Wing, Columbus GA., Reasonable food and drink. try to work with every fan of a team!
NeenerWhacker likes a place owned by a former player which I assume has to be very Miami Dolphins focused on game day.
Bokampers on the Intracoastal. They have 100s of tvs
Well, that was a fairly solid start but we still need more places so if you have a chance please add your location in the comments section below and we will add it to a future post. As always thank you to all of our site members that take the time to not only read the daily post but also add their own comments and thoughts.
If you would like to join in on the conversations where we highlight some of our favorite comments (and even some that I disagree with) be sure to sign up for a Phinsider account. The questions post will be posted during the week with the follow-up post coming every Saturday evening as well as other random evenings. | www.thephinsider.com | Your Miami Dolphins Sports Bar/Grill/Restaurant For Game Day! | _ | _ | https://www.thephinsider.com/2023/7/31/23814673/your-miami-dolphins-sports-bar-grill-restaurant-for-game-day |
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"Jake Mendel",
"Jul"
] | 2023-08-01 00:58:40+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 19:53:56 | Offensive lineman Jesse Davis spent five of his six seasons playing for the Miami Dolphins. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thephinsider.com%2F2023%2F7%2F31%2F23814925%2Fnfl-report-former-miami-dolphins-ol-jesse-davis-to-work-out-with-the-indianapolis-colts.json | en | _ | The Indianapolis Colts have roughly $20 million left in cap space and may soon invest in the trenches.
Versatile offensive lineman Jesse Davis, who spent five of his six seasons in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, will work out with the Colts on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Source: The #Colts are working out OL Jesse Davis tomorrow.
Versatile lineman who has 72 starts playing both guard and tackle, mostly with the #Dolphins from 2017-2021. pic.twitter.com/2yhfxJFutg — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 31, 2023
Davis started 72 games in his five seasons with the Dolphins, spending time at right guard, right tackle, and left tackle. The former undrafted free agent allowed eight sacks and was called for four penalties while starting 16 games for Miami in 2021.
He played 58 snaps on special teams for the Steelers last season. The Colts allowed 60 sacks last season — second most behind the Denver Broncos. Former third-round draft pick Bernhard Raimann and former second-round pick Braden Smtih allowed a combined 14 sacks at tackle for the Colts last year.
Considering his limited snap count last season, Davis would serve as a depth signing capable of a spot-start due to his experience starting at three positions. | www.thephinsider.com | Report: Former Miami Dolphins OL Jesse Davis to work out with the Indianapolis Colts | _ | _ | https://www.thephinsider.com/2023/7/31/23814925/nfl-report-former-miami-dolphins-ol-jesse-davis-to-work-out-with-the-indianapolis-colts |
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"Kyle Jones"
] | 2023-08-01 00:54:05+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 18:36:00 | WHITEWATER, Wis. -- Pat Miller made a generational impact as head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men's basketball team. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channel3000.com%2Fnews%2Fwhitewater-head-basketball-coach-to-step-down-after-over-two-decades-in-charge%2Farticle_371625ca-2fbc-11ee-8e45-730fd10add25.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
Zip Code | www.channel3000.com | Whitewater head basketball coach to step down after over two decades in charge | _ | _ | https://www.channel3000.com/news/whitewater-head-basketball-coach-to-step-down-after-over-two-decades-in-charge/article_371625ca-2fbc-11ee-8e45-730fd10add25.html |
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"Kyle Pozorski"
] | 2023-08-01 00:54:11+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 18:15:00 | WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- Wisconsin's weather this summer has been at times pitch perfect for vacationing, but at other times wildfire smoke and excessive heat have forced some to adapt. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channel3000.com%2Fnews%2Fwisconsin-dells-water-park-attendance-up-businesses-thank-summer-of-clear-skies%2Farticle_2532c55e-2fec-11ee-8664-2b2b9ab9e9da.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
Zip Code | www.channel3000.com | Wisconsin Dells water park attendance up, businesses thank summer of clear skies | _ | _ | https://www.channel3000.com/news/wisconsin-dells-water-park-attendance-up-businesses-thank-summer-of-clear-skies/article_2532c55e-2fec-11ee-8664-2b2b9ab9e9da.html |
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"Analysis Zachary B. Wolf"
] | 2023-08-01 00:53:59+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 14:24:45 | (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump’s fortunes seem to be moving in opposing directions. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channel3000.com%2Fnews%2Fnational-and-world-news%2Ftrump-s-legal-problems-grow-so-does-his-political-power%2Farticle_c70625a4-558e-5ee6-8088-fffa4180dbe4.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
Zip Code | www.channel3000.com | Trump’s legal problems grow. So does his political power | _ | _ | https://www.channel3000.com/news/national-and-world-news/trump-s-legal-problems-grow-so-does-his-political-power/article_c70625a4-558e-5ee6-8088-fffa4180dbe4.html |
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"Naomi Kowles"
] | 2023-08-01 00:53:53+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 18:00:00 | MADISON, Wis. — A Baptist pastor at a small congregation in Madison has continued in active ministry around children as police investigated him for sexual abuse, a case that has | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channel3000.com%2Fnews%2Fmadison-pastor-keeps-preaching-as-state-revokes-his-child-care-license-amid-child-sexual-assault%2Farticle_8177bfe2-2fc7-11ee-b2b4-4fda36bec5d9.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
Zip Code | www.channel3000.com | Madison pastor keeps preaching as state revokes his child care license amid child sexual assault investigation | _ | _ | https://www.channel3000.com/news/madison-pastor-keeps-preaching-as-state-revokes-his-child-care-license-amid-child-sexual-assault/article_8177bfe2-2fc7-11ee-b2b4-4fda36bec5d9.html |
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"Lucy Wentink"
] | 2023-08-01 00:53:47+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 18:20:00 | MADISON, Wis. -- Starting Tuesday, thousands of athletes and spectators will return to Madison for the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games, bringing economic benefits to the city and local establishments with | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.channel3000.com%2Flifestyle%2Fcrossfit-games-bring-business-to-local-establishments-one-last-time%2Farticle_307f9990-2fe3-11ee-bfe8-53901b315322.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
Zip Code | www.channel3000.com | CrossFit Games bring business to local establishments one last time | _ | _ | https://www.channel3000.com/lifestyle/crossfit-games-bring-business-to-local-establishments-one-last-time/article_307f9990-2fe3-11ee-bfe8-53901b315322.html |
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[
"Isaac Anyaogu"
] | 2023-08-01 00:41:41+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:05:29 | International Oil Companies are implementing host community development trusts in compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act, thus... | https%3A%2F%2Fbusinessday.ng%2Fenergy%2Farticle%2Fdevelopment-trusts-shift-oil-asset-security-burden-on-host-communities%2F.json | en | _ | International Oil Companies are implementing host community development trusts in compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act, thus shifting the burden of security oil pipelines to the communities.
The development is critical and has serious implications because the costs of disruption of petroleum operations attributable to actions of the host community are deductible from the settlor’s contribution to the Trust’s fund according to the PIA.
Prior to the enactment of PIA, oil companies voluntarily set up community development initiatives managed mainly under a Memorandum of Understanding which are negotiated between individual operators and the respective host communities with state governments facilitating it.
Secondly, oil companies are statutorily required to pay 3 percent of their annual budget to a government agency, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to facilitate development in the region.
With the enactment of PIA, settlors are required to set up a host community development trust, for the benefit of their respective host communities and contribute 2.5 percent of the operating expenses of their previous financial year to the Trust’s fund.
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN), a subsidiary of ExxonMobil and operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture has become the latest entrant inaugurating two Host Community Development Trusts covering its Oil Mining Leases in Akwa Ibom State.
The formal inauguration events took place on Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Read also: NEPC lays plans to empower South-South youths with non-oil export opportunities
The Trusts are the Incorporated Trustees of NNPC/MPN JV EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust (Eket, Mbo, Onna, Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Esit Eket, and Eastern Obolo communities), and the Incorporated Trustees of NNPC/MPN JV Ibeno Host Community Development Trust (Ibeno community).
“With the inauguration of these Trusts, our communities in Akwa Ibom State will now be in the driver’s seat and determine the pace, nature, and impact of community development projects and programs in the respective host communities,” said Mark Fraser, general manager, Joint Venture Operations of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited.
In May, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) inaugurated eight Host Community Development Trusts (HCDT) in Bayelsa in compliance with the PIA.
The eight Trusts in Bayelsa are among 22 that have been incorporated in the SPDC JV’s areas of operation in Imo, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa states, representing more than half of the total 41 that the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has so far approved for host communities.
SPDC said it has assisted in the development of a Needs Assessment and development plan for the communities where it is contributing over $56 million.
Under the PIA, each settlor is required to incorporate an HCDT, based on the rules of the Corporate and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and relevant provisions of PIA, for the benefit of its host communities.
But analysts at KPMG in a note said while PIA requires the settlor to consult with the host communities to appoint a Board of Trustees for the HCDT, there are no clear guidelines for making such appointments, which exposes the settlor to the risk of appointing persons that are not true representatives of the host communities.
It is expected that the Commission will issue guidelines that provide a clear and workable framework for making representative appointments from the host communities into the BOT as there is no clear provision that empowers the settlor to appoint its representatives (including its employees) into the BOT and the management committee, the analysts said.
The management committee is required to mandate each host community to set up an advisory committee. However, each advisory committee is empowered to nominate its representative to the management committee as a non-executive member, which then creates a chicken and egg situation.
One way to make this work is for the management committee (executive members only) to first get each host community to set up its advisory committee, each of which then appoints its representative to the management committee, as non-executive member, analysts say. | businessday.ng | Development Trusts Shift Oil Asset Security Burden on Host Communities | _ | _ | https://businessday.ng/energy/article/development-trusts-shift-oil-asset-security-burden-on-host-communities/ |
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"Joshua Bassey"
] | 2023-08-01 00:41:47+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 00:00:19 | The organised labour has insisted on going its planned protest starting from Wednesday, over the removal of petroleum subsidy, | https%3A%2F%2Fbusinessday.ng%2Fnews%2Farticle%2Flabour-insists-on-protest-wednesday%2F.json | en | _ | The organised labour has insisted on going its planned protest starting from Wednesday, over the removal of petroleum subsidy, just as it expressed doubts that President Bola can control inflation and petrol prices.
Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who spoke to newsmen after a meeting with government officials on how to address the impact at Presidential Villa on Monday, said the plan for workers to proceed on a peaceful protest from Wednesday has not been jettisoned.
Ajaero also debunked the rumour being peddled in some quarters that the planned peaceful would be hijacked street urchins, but called on the security agencies to provide security for the protesters and workers.
Read also: Tinubu meets labour, lawmakers over planned strike
He said the meeting of the Steering Committee was adjourned to 12noon on Tuesday.
Speaking on unification of the naira, Ajaero said: “By the time you have a single market and you are not having anything that has a comparative advantage, your energy is import driven, then how are you going to control it? How are you going to control somebody that exchanged dollar at about 900 (naira)? Are you going to tell him to sell below the price?
“How are you going to tell even DisCos today, with the cost of production not to increase tariff? Even corn in the villages that was sold at N18,000 by February, is now about 56,000. How are you going to control it?”
On the side of the governmen, Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to the president, said that issues were trashed at the closed door meeting and that they adjourned to listen to the President broadcast.
He also said that the government is dealing with the oil cabals that have brought the economy to its knees.
“We have been locked behind for a couple of hours, we had a good meeting, issues were thrashed out on the situation in Nigeria today in terms of issues centred around on government intervention on the situation in the country.
“We agreed to adjourn till tomorrow as you know Mr. President is making a national broadcast today. Based on what we anticipate that Mr. President will be telling Nigerians we decided to adjourn meeting till 12pm tomorrow before labour can decide whether or not they want to continue with the protest on Wednesday.
“But we believe that after tonight broadcast, President will speak to all the issues, he will roll out his interventions and needles to say we believe any reasonable person will tell you that at that point there will be no need for any protest.”
Asked whether oil cabals were more powerful than the security and government, Gbajabiamila said, “Yes they are and that’s what government is dealing with. First of all remove the subsidy, that’s the first step.”
Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), pleaded with the organised labour to give the administration a chance to fix the struggling economy, saying they inherited a bad situation.
At the meeting were Ajaero, his counterpart from TUC, Festus Osifo; the general secretary of NLC, Emma Ugbaja; TUC secretary, Nuhu Toro and other members of labour. | businessday.ng | Labour insists on protest Wednesday | _ | _ | https://businessday.ng/news/article/labour-insists-on-protest-wednesday/ |
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"Joe Baress",
"Rebecca Kivak Staff Writers",
"Associated Press",
"Universal Pictures Via Ap",
"Warner Bros. Pictures Via Ap"
] | 2023-08-01 00:45:06+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 15:00:00 | Take 2 Blog takes on "Barbenheimer" for the second week in a row. This time, Rebecca Kivak reviews "Oppenheimer" and Joe Baress reviews "Barbie." What did they think with the | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensvoice.com%2Fblogs%2Freview-barbenheimer-part-2%2Farticle_f4ed14cb-0d53-5bf8-a53a-e006661fcb76.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
Zip Code | www.citizensvoice.com | Review: "Barbenheimer," Part 2 | _ | _ | https://www.citizensvoice.com/blogs/review-barbenheimer-part-2/article_f4ed14cb-0d53-5bf8-a53a-e006661fcb76.html |
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"James Halpin Staff Writer",
"James Halpin"
] | 2023-08-01 00:45:12+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 17:00:00 | A Wilkes-Barre man has been charged with fraudulently collecting roughly $350,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citizensvoice.com%2Fnews%2Fcrime-emergencies%2Fwilkes-barre-man-charged-with-pandemic-funding-fraud%2Farticle_32ae52a7-894f-58c6-b8b8-ec8b1405e891.html.json | en | _ | State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, Canada
Zip Code | www.citizensvoice.com | Wilkes-Barre man charged with pandemic funding fraud | _ | _ | https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/crime-emergencies/wilkes-barre-man-charged-with-pandemic-funding-fraud/article_32ae52a7-894f-58c6-b8b8-ec8b1405e891.html |
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[
"Denise Lockwood",
"More Denise Lockwood"
] | 2023-08-01 00:59:42+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-30 16:02:37 | Village of Salem Lakes resident critically injured, triggering a manhunt for suspect Myron Faith Bowie. Stay updated on this unfolding investigation. | https%3A%2F%2Fracinecountyeye.com%2F2023%2F07%2F30%2Fmanhunt-launched-myron-bowie%2F.json | en | _ | SALEM LAKES — Authorities in the Village of Salem Lakes are on high alert as they launch a manhunt for a suspect involved in a disturbing incident. A resident of the village is currently in the hospital with serious injuries after being set on fire by her boyfriend.
Police are on a manhunt for Myron Faith Bowie.
The suspect, identified as Myron Faith Bowie, is currently on the run and is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities have issued a felony warrant for his arrest, according to a press release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department.
The incident occurred around 4:47 a.m. in the 24500 block of 86th Place. The caller, who was the victim in this case, reported the incident, prompting an immediate response in the form of a manhunt from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Deputies and the Village of Salem Lakes Fire Department.
The victim, whose identity is being withheld, was rushed to a nearby hospital with severe burns. Details surrounding the motive have not been fully disclosed, but it is known that an argument preceded the attack. During the altercation, Bowie reportedly threatened to not only harm the victim but also her children and entire family before setting her on fire and fleeing the scene.
Manhunt underway
Bowie is described as a Black male in his mid-30s, approximately 6 feet tall, and weighing around 200 pounds. He is believed to be driving a black Cadillac SRX with Illinois license plate: DQ46996. Given the gravity of the situation and the potential threat he poses, authorities have warned the public to exercise caution and not approach him.
The press release emphasizes that the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is actively pursuing leads and coordinating efforts with other law enforcement agencies in the region on this manhunt to apprehend Bowie.
Investigators ask public for help in finding suspect
As this is an ongoing investigation, further details have not been released at of yet. However, the authorities are seeking assistance from the public in locating Bowie and his vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or who spots him or his black Cadillac SRX is urged to immediately contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5102 or Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333 or 800-807-TIPS(8477). Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards of up to $1,000 for any information that leads to his capture.
Residents in the Chicago area, particularly in Logan Square and Wicker Park, are urged to be especially vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. It is vital to ensure the safety of the community and prevent any further harm.
As the investigation unfolds, local residents are urged to stay informed through official updates from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department and cooperate with law enforcement as they work tirelessly on this manhunt to bring the suspect to justice.
Note: The information in this news story is based on a press release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department. Details may be subject to change as the investigation progresses. | racinecountyeye.com | Manhunt underway for suspect after resident set on fire | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/30/manhunt-launched-myron-bowie/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:00:22+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 19:07:06 | RACINE COUNTY — The Szymczak siblings tallied in over $1,600 for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin through a lemonade stand that they hosted this past weekend in Caledonia. | https%3A%2F%2Fracinecountyeye.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fszymczak-siblings-1600-make-a-wish%2F.json | en | _ | The pair, Holly and Joshua, both “Wish Kids,” and students at Horlick High School received support from the community throughout Racine County, specifically gaining attraction from the Caledonia Police Department and the Caledonia Fire Department to gather the funds.
Both departments came by to grab a cup to cool off and to show their support for a cause close to their community’s heart. | racinecountyeye.com | Szymczak siblings raise over $1,600 through lemonade stand for Make-A-Wish | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/31/szymczak-siblings-1600-make-a-wish/ |
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"Denise Lockwood",
"More Denise Lockwood"
] | 2023-08-01 01:00:00+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 17:58:54 | TOWN OF YORKVILLE — Six individuals sustained injuries in a three-car crash at the intersection of Highway C (Spring Street) and 67th Drive in the Town of | https%3A%2F%2Fracinecountyeye.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Finjuries-in-3-car-crash-yorkville%2F.json | en | _ | TOWN OF YORKVILLE — Six individuals sustained injuries in a three-car crash at the intersection of Highway C (Spring Street) and 67th Drive in the Town of Yorkville on Saturday afternoon, July 29.
Kansasville Fire & Rescue (KFRD) responded promptly to assist the Union Grove – Yorkville Fire Department.
One patient’s injuries requires Flight for Life
Flight for Life was called to assist in transporting those with more serious injuries. – Credit: Kansasville Fire & Rescue Department
According to reports, all six patients received medical treatment at the scene and were transported to nearby medical facilities. One patient required extrication before being airlifted by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital. KFRD’s Med Unit 532 transported two pediatric patients to Children’s Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Ground ambulances from Union Grove – Yorkville and South Shore Fire Department (2) also assisted in transporting other patients to nearby medical facilities, including Froedtert Hospital, Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, and Aurora Mount Pleasant.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the car crash to improve safety measures and prevent future incidents. | racinecountyeye.com | Multiple Injuries Reported in 3-Vehicle Car Crash in Yorkville | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/31/injuries-in-3-car-crash-yorkville/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:00:06+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 09:10:49 | MOUNT PLEASANT — A 36-year-old Racine man who already served time on child sex assault and possession of child sex abuse material (child pornography) is | https%3A%2F%2Fracinecountyeye.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fman-child-sex-facing-more-charges%2F.json | en | _ | MOUNT PLEASANT — A 36-year-old Racine man who already served time on child sex assault and possession of child sex abuse material (child pornography) is facing additional charges.
Samuel Hawkins was charged Friday, July 28, in Racine County Circuit Court with 15 felony counts of possession of child pornography and two felony counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. If convicted, he could face up to 395 years in prison and/or up to $1,550,000 in fines.
The criminal complaint: child sex abuse material reported via cyber tip
According to the criminal complaint, investigators with the Mount Pleasant Police Department on July 26 executed a search warrant on Hawkins’s residence after they received a cyber tip that he had child sex abuse material on his computer.
During questioning, Hawkins admitted he had a European “coming of age” film that maybe triggered the cyber tip, the complaint continues. Then, he stated, “Don’t get me wrong, there is going to be stuff,” before asking for a lawyer.
Detectives found 10 still images and five videos of young boys engaged in a variety of sexual activities with each other. According to the criminal complaint, one video featured an adult male with a young boy.
A search of Hawkins’s home also turned up a Mossberg .22 long rifle and a loaded .357 Smith & Wesson revolver, the complaint continues.
Hawkins was assigned a $75,000 cash bond and ordered to not have any contact with minors, possess or handle weapons, and not to have access to the internet and computers.
This is Hawkins’s second felony case involving the possession of child sex abuse material. He was charged in 2014 with a list of felonies:
Single felony count of 1st-degree sexual assault of a child under 12
Single felony count of exposing a child to harmful material
Single felony count of using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime
Single felony count of child enticement
10 felony counts of possession of child pornography
In a deal with the state, Hawkins pleaded guilty to the sex assault charge and one count of possessing child pornography. His sentences of five years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision, and three years in prison and three years of supervision ran concurrently. He was released in February 2019.
Hawkins is required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life with the state. His registry listing appeared up-to-date at the time this story was published. | racinecountyeye.com | Man who served time for child sex assault & material facing 15 more charges | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/31/man-child-sex-facing-more-charges/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 01:00:28+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 12:34:30 | RACINE COUNTY — The Spanish Center of Racine, 2501 Douglas Ave., is helping to break down barriers and close the language gap in the City of Racine as a | https%3A%2F%2Fracinecountyeye.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fthe-spanish-center-of-racine%2F.json | en | _ | RACINE COUNTY — The Spanish Center of Racine, 2501 Douglas Ave., is helping to break down barriers and close the language gap in the City of Racine as a newly-founded nonprofit organization.
Leading this new nonprofit are Joshua Martinez and Samantha Altamirano. The center is sponsored by Blink Employment Agency, a business within the same location, founded and operated by Martinez and Altamirano.
Services offered
The Spanish Center of Racine provides services such as translation services from Spanish to English and English to Spanish, as well as assisting with taxes, insurance, providing classes to the community, document reading and guidance, access to community resources, legal assistance, and more.
Likewise, the nonprofit is connected to a business that can help community members gain employment.
“The employment agency is another way that we can help the community, to help them find good careers, to put them in places with great clients that we vet out,” says Martinez, the Director of Operations. “All the proceeds from the employment agency fund the Spanish center so that we can keep the doors open.”
“We eventually want to be a one-stop shop,” says Altamirano, Director of Community Engagement.
Recognizing the need
Being connected to the community is what led these organizers to establish a foundation that serves residents.
Martinez and Altamirano understand the challenges that impose hardships on community members who do not speak English as a first language. As the first generation in Racine, they recognize the difficulties their parents have had to face as well as immigrants.
However, it wasn’t until moving to Texas that the pair realized what opportunities their hometown was missing out on.
Spanish speakers in Texas had resources widely available. Every time Martinez and Altamirano visited Racine, they knew Spanish speakers in Racine and others would benefit from a place where they could receive help.
Upon moving back home in March, Martinez and Altamirano were destined to create a space for community members that could help them improve, grow, and strengthen themselves.
“It motivated me and inspired me to really bring all my knowledge and experience back home where I know for a fact the services and resources are of high need,” says Altamirano who worked in the nonprofit sector dealing with Spanish speakers in Texas.
By May 2023, the community-oriented Spanish Center of Racine opened. Thus far, they report having served over 300 community members through their nonprofit.
“We love when people come in and their eyes light up because you know they just feel welcome. They know that we’re here to help really anyone,” shares Altamirano.
Growing The Spanish Center of Racine
Our center was built on the idea of creating a space where community members can receive services that can enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families in (the) Racine community. The Spanish Center of Racine mission statement
The Spanish Center is growing, and this fall they will roll out a Beginner English course. Following this, they hope to offer a Beginner Spanish class to continue establishing themselves as a bilingual resource.
“We’ve received a lot of love, a lot of support and we couldn’t ask for anything else,” says Altamirano.
As Martinez and Altamirano continue to work on providing for the community, they seek the help of volunteers to help expand their mission by assisting with programs and events.
Contact jmartinez@bilinkemployment.com or saltamirano@bilinkemployment.com to learn more about what is offered or to volunteer to help.
Keep up to date by visiting their website or by following their Facebook page.
Resources in Racine
Racine County Community Resource Directory The Racine County Eye has compiled a helpful Community Resource Directory to provide assistance when someone is in need of available resources. This directory contains resources such as emergency resources,… | racinecountyeye.com | The Spanish Center of Racine assists community members as new bilingual resource | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/31/the-spanish-center-of-racine/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 00:59:54+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 10:14:43 | RACINE — School meals for the 2023-24 school year will be provided at no charge to children enrolled within the Racine Unified School District every | https%3A%2F%2Fracinecountyeye.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Ffree-school-meals-racine-unified%2F.json | en | _ | RACINE — School meals for the 2023-24 school year will be provided at no charge to children enrolled within the Racine Unified School District every school day.
The nutritionally-balanced school meals will include one complete breakfast and one complete lunch. This is made possible through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Community Eligibility Provision program (CEP).
About the programs
NSLP is a federally-assisted school meal program that offers students healthy, balanced school meals.
According to the CEP webpage, this program is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas. This program ensures the nation’s highest-poverty schools and districts serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications.
Participating schools
According to RUSD, the following schools will participate in this program throughout the 2023-24 school year:
Bull Early Education Center
Goodland Montessori
Fratt Elementary
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary
Julian Thomas Elementary
Knapp Elementary
Olympia Brown Elementary
Red Apple Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
S.C. Johnson Elementary
Schulte Elementary
Wadewitz Elementary West Ridge Elementary
Gifford K-8 School
Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 School
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 School
Mitchell K-8 School
Starbuck IB World Middle School
The R.E.A.L. School
Walden III
Racine Alternative Learning
Case High School
Horlick High School
Park High School
Applications not needed for free school meals
Students enrolled at RUSD can participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.
However, the District will accept Alternate Household Income applications, from households with a student attending a CEP program school; however, receipt of breakfast and lunch meals at no charge does not depend on a completed application.
According to RUSD, the application is necessary for other educational benefits like Title 1 programs, Extended Learning, and waiving student fees. It also may be used to determine if a household is eligible for these additional benefits.
Additional information about this program or other food-related questions may be directed to:
Racine Unified School District, Attention: Cheryl Herman, Food Service Coordinator, 3109 Mount Pleasant St., Racine, WI 53404, 262-631-7082 or contact by emailing food.service@rusd.org. | racinecountyeye.com | Free school meals available to Racine Unified students for 2023-24 school year | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/31/free-school-meals-racine-unified/ |
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UNION GROVE — Hot, humid weather didn’t keep fun seekers away from the Racine County Fair here last week.
The fair just wrapped its 101st year, running from Wednesday through Sunday (July 30) at the fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave.
Free live music and entertainment were enjoyed throughout the grounds all weekend. Multitudes of people from near and far experienced the livestock, 4H exhibits, attractions, rides, food and shopping.
2023 Racine County Fair
Here’s a sampling of the 2023 Racine County Fair in photos.
Take a ride on something exotic – why not? These kids got to ride a ship of the desert (aka a dromedary camel). – Credit: Paul Holley A bit of Racine history could be found in the Expo Building (near Gate 4). This wooden boat – the Heyday – was built in Racine in 1912 and restored in the early 1990s. It is now part of the Racine Heritage Museum’s collection. – Credit: Paul Holley Racine County Eye Web Editor Loren Lamoreaux presented the Racine Roundup live from the Racine County Fair during the TMJ4 4 O’Clock News on Thursday. Watch the report here: Racine Roundup on TMJ4. – Credit: Paul Holley This large sand-covered area provided plenty of space for horse enthusiasts to watch equestrian competitions and trick-riding demonstrations. – Credit: Paul Holley Others spun and bounced on the flashy Alpine Amusements carnival midway rides. – Credit: Paul Holley Credit: Paul Holley Shopping opportunities were plentiful at the Racine County Fair including these colorful items you didn’t know you needed! – Credit: Paul Holley The pride of Racine (Park High School to be exact) Brian Niznansky, chief meteorologist at our partner TMJ4, gives a weather update from the station’s Storm Chaser vehicle at the fairgrounds Thursday afternoon. – Credit: Paul Holley | racinecountyeye.com | Racine County Fair delivers summer fun despite the heat | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/31/racine-county-fair-summer-fun/ |
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[] | 2023-08-01 00:59:48+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 16:14:05 | RACINE — The Starving Artist Fair, the region's largest juried art fair, returns to the DeKoven Center, 600 Caron Butler Drive, on Aug. 6. | https%3A%2F%2Fracinecountyeye.com%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2F58th-starving-artist-fair-on-aug-6%2F.json | en | _ | Vibhas Kendzia is back for another fair where he will play Native American flutes, East Indian Bamboo flutes, Middle Eastern flutes and Western Classical Boehm flute. – Credit: Starving Artists Fair Facebook page
RACINE — The Starving Artist Fair, the region’s largest juried art fair, returns to the DeKoven Center, 600 Caron Butler Drive, on Aug. 6.
The public is invited to attend the 58th annual event along the lakefront, rain or shine.
The outdoor event features the work of over 120 artists, who will display and showcase various mediums including painting, photography, ceramics, glass, mixed media, metalwork, fine jewelry making, woodworking, graphic arts, and more.
All art pieces are made within the tri-county area and available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 4. p.m. on Sunday.
In addition to being a place to shop for local art, there will be music for entertainment, a Kids Korner and an assortment of food and beverage vendors.
Come check out Mary-Hugh Hill’s artwork from Mary-Hugh’s Mud Room. – Credit: Starving Artists Fair Facebook page
Starving Artist Fair gives back
The event is supported and made possible by the Racine Art Guild.
Sponsors include VisitRacine, Mount Pleasant Tourism Council, Johnson Financial, Educators Credit Union, Festival Foods, Uline, and O&H Bakery.
Proceeds from the fair contribute to the Racine Art Guild College Scholarship Fund. The organization is able to fundraise through the fees from vendor booths, silent auctions and raffles to benefit art students in the area.
Last year, Jayne Herring, coordinator of the Racine Starving Artist Fair, told Racine County Eye that the fair and board acknowledges the financial burden of beginning a career in the visual arts.
Starving Artist Fair raffle donation from Sue Smith. – Credit: Sue Smith's Facebook page
“Fine art students have a lot of different art supplies to pay for,” says Herring. “In painting, all the brushes, the paint, the canvases… We’re glad we’re able to help support.”
Raffle and Silent Auction
This year’s Raffle features Racine Art Guild Members’ best work.
The Silent Auction offers donated art by the Fair’s participating artists and also contributes significantly to the scholarship fund.
The Racine Art Guild Boutique features art for sale, made by guild members, on the day of the event as well.
Food and Beverage
There will be two food courts, one on each side of the fair.
West Food Court St. Mesrob Armenian Church
Pastry4U – sweet treats
Z’s Table
Nutman – Packaged snacks Booth Y-35
Dekoven Center tent – wine, beer, specialty drinks
Southeast Food Court Cut Stone Food – Pizza Fire Truck
All About Tacos
Hawgs Dogs
DeKoven Center Tent – wine, beer
Immoxicated non-alcoholic mixed drinks
Dekoven Center tent-wine, beer, specialty drinks
In addition, Cowboy Kettle Corn’s booth will be located at R-5 along Wisconsin Avenue.
Music
There will be music offered on each side of the fair. The following schedule will be followed:
West side music tent 10:30 a.m. to noon: Prairie String Quartet
Noon to 2. p.m.: DGSmith – Guitarist East side music tent 9:15to 11 a.m.: Brandgas String Quartet
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Silver Bells Flute Choir
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Todd Krewall
1:45 to 3 p.m.:Nolan Boerner – Cello
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Vibhaus Kendzia – Booth B-33
Kids Korner
On the west side of the fairgrounds, there will be free art activities hosted by the guild members.
Nearby, families may want to visit Bere’s Fun Face Art booth for a fancy face-painting adventure for an additional fun activity to participate in.
Parking and Shuttle information
As a popular event, it is important for those attending to know that there is plenty of parking within the surrounding neighborhoods.
Two shuttles will be running throughout the day transporting visitors to and from their parking spots.
A neighborhood shuttle will be making a loop spanning a several-block radius of DeKoven Center. People are encouraged to wave it down.
A second option is to park in the SE corner of Gateway Technical College’s lakefront lot (Pershing and 11th). This shuttle will be running every 15 minutes.
Map and Vendors
More information is available on the Racine Art Guild website and or on their event Facebook page. | racinecountyeye.com | 58th annual Starving Artist Fair on Aug. 6 ranks as largest juried art fair in the region | _ | _ | https://racinecountyeye.com/2023/07/31/58th-starving-artist-fair-on-aug-6/ |
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Horoscope Today, August 1: Today is the full moon date of Adhik Shravan Shukla Paksha and Tuesday. This evening, Preeti Yoga will be there till 6:52 pm. Along with this, Uttarashada Nakshatra will remain till 4:30 pm today. Mangala Gauri fast will be observed today. Apart from this, today is the full moon of Snan-Daan Vratadi of Adhik Shravan Shukla Paksha.
Aries
Whatever work you want to do today, that work will be completed very comfortably. You should cooperate in the works of society to maintain your prestige. You should keep your words open in front of others. You will get happiness from the child side. Economic conditions will be better. Sweetness will increase in married life. Spouse's advice will be useful in completing a task. Today is going to be a good day for the students. Love mates will give importance to each other's feelings.
Lucky Colour - Black
Lucky Number - 5
Taurus
Today you will get the support of your parents in completing your work. You will enjoy dinner with your family. You will get some great news. Students of this zodiac are interested in studies today. You will make up your mind to prepare for any competitive exam. Some new responsibilities will come to you, which you will fulfill successfully. Your health will be better. Today is going to be beneficial for the people associated with marketing.
Lucky Colour - Blue
Lucky Number - 3
Gemini
Today you will be able to complete your work on time. Before starting any new work, you must take the advice of your elders. There will be a situation of ups and downs in business. You should also keep your distance from negative thoughts. Mother's health will improve. The economic condition will remain normal. There will be strength in the relationship of love mates. Children will be busy completing their schoolwork at home.
Lucky Colour - Orange
Lucky Number - 8
Cancer
Today parents will spend time with their children at home. You should give your opinion only after listening carefully to the words of the boss. Today is going to be a better day for women of this zodiac. You will feel a little lazy. You should keep your food and drink healthy. You can be a little emotional in some important matters. Sweetness will remain in married life. overall today is going to be a good day.
Lucky Colour - White
Lucky Number - 6
Leo
Today your financial side will be strong. Sweetness will increase in your family relationships. Your thought work will be completed. Students will prepare for any competitive exam. Your career will be progressive. Your health will be good. You will get rid of any health-related problem that has been going on for many days, due to which you will feel relieved. You are likely to make a profit in business. There will be harmony in married life. Overall, today will be a great day for you.
Lucky Colour - Grey
Lucky Number - 1
Virgo
Today you may be a little worried about some old matter, but everything will be fine by evening. Married people will get some good news today, which will create a festive atmosphere in the house. While doing any work, you need to keep your attention collected. Your health will improve. You need to pay special attention to your diet. Students will make up their minds to learn something new online. There are chances of sudden monetary gains.
Lucky Colour - Pink
Lucky Number - 7
Libra
Today your day will be full of confidence. Most of your time will be spent on social sites. Along with this, some good friends will also be made, which will prove to be beneficial for you in the future. Your respect will increase in society. People will be impressed by your words. You will get complete success in daily work. Your relationship with your spouse will improve. You will try to understand each other. You will try to do some work in a new way, in which you will also get success.
Lucky Colour - Red
Lucky Number - 2
Scorpio
Today you will get some great news, due to which the faces of everyone in the family will light up. People will want to talk to you later. You will get money from new sources. Suddenly some such idea will come into your mind, which will open the way for your progress. Will enjoy different dishes at home. There will be an increase in social respect. The day is going to be better for love mates. There are chances of promotion for people in the job profession.
Lucky Colour - Yellow
Lucky Number - 6
Sagittarius
Today, mutual harmony will increase among family members. Will take a big decision to expand his business. From which you will also benefit. Keep restraint on your language while talking to someone. Avoid getting involved with anyone unnecessarily. You may be engrossed in thinking about your expenses. You will get an opportunity to learn some new work, it will also benefit you. The mind will be happy after getting the support of the life partner in the works. The mind of the students will be engaged in studies.
Lucky Colour - Magenta
Lucky Number - 9
Capricorn
Today you will spend happy moments with your children. Family relations will be strong. Today is going to be a good day for the students of this zodiac doing engineering. He will get a call for a job from a big company. A friend of yours can ask you for financial help. You will get success in government work. Lovemates will be happy for the whole day if they get some good news today. You will get profit in the field of business.
Lucky Colour - Purple
Lucky Number - 5
Aquarius
Today is going to be a great day for you. Will complete the planned work in time today. There will be happiness in married life. You will discuss your future with your parents. Employed people of this amount will get benefits. In terms of health, you will be fit. Will talk to friends on the phone, in which we will discuss any topic. The day will be good for love mates. If you want to invest somewhere, first take information from people knowing about that subject.
Lucky Colour - Green
Lucky Number - 4
Pisces
Today your tasks will be completed on time, due to which you will feel relaxed. You will take a big decision regarding your business, which will also be beneficial. The situation will be better in terms of money. You will take out time for family members. His advice will be important for you. Your mind will turn towards spirituality. People associated with politics will get some big success today. Your married life will be full of happiness. Time is favorable for the students.
Lucky Colour - Peach
Lucky Number - 4
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] | 2023-08-01 01:26:15+00:00 | _ | 2023-08-01 06:39:20 | Chandrayaan-3 has escaped the orbits of the Earth and is now heading towards the moon, ISRO said, sharing the latest details about the spacecraft's journey. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indiatvnews.com%2Fnews%2Findia%2Fchandrayaan-3-spacecraft-isro-orbits-around-earth-moon-mission-landing-date-latest-updates-2023-08-01-884126.json | en | _ | Follow us on Image Source : PTI Chandrayaan-3 heads towards the moon
Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft completed its orbits around the earth and is now heading towards the moon, Indian Space Research Organisation said in the early hours of Tuesday (August 1).
“Chandrayaan-3 completes its orbits around the Earth and heads towards the Moon. A successful perigee-firing performed at ISTRAC, ISRO has injected the spacecraft into the translunar orbit,” ISRO tweeted.
The national space agency said that the next stop is the moon and the Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is planned for August 5.
"Next stop: the moon. As it arrives at the moon, the Lunar-Orbit Insertion (LOI) is planned for August 5, 2023,” it added.
An ISRO official said that following the trans-lunar injection (TLI), Chandrayaan-3 has escaped from the Earth orbit and is now moving towards on the path that would take it to the vicinity of the Moon.
In other words, the spacecraft began its journey towards the Moon on Tuesday, after leaving the Earth's orbit following the TLI maneuver, which placed it on 'lunar transfer trajectory'.
ISRO has announced that it would attempt soft landing of the lander on the surface of the moon on August 23.
Earlier, the spacecraft’s orbit was progressively increased five times after the Chandrayaan-3 mission to Moon was launched on July 14.
(With PTI inputs)
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During a press roundtable I attended in Seoul, South Korea, Samsung said that the stylus' radius dropped from 7.4mm to 4.35mm, which is nearly the same size as the Galaxy S23 Ultra's S Pen. That's 41% thinner than last year's S Pen Fold Edition. Samsung said it achieved this by way of an internal push to determine "whether or when" it could embed its S Pen into a Galaxy Fold phone.
Still, Samsung said it's exploring whether it can create an even skinnier stylus than the new S Pen Fold Edition for a number of reasons, most notably to find a way to fit the accessory in a slot within the foldable itself.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 starts at $1,800. Rich Peterson/CNET
"We'll also look into it, but not just from a technology perspective, but from a user experience perspective," Won-Joon Choi, head of Samsung R&D Office Mobile Experience Business said Thursday at the press roundtable. "Because when you're writing, you need to feel as if you're writing with a pen. If it [the S Pen] gets too thin, that feeling may not be desirable."
Although Samsung's support for the S Pen dates back to 2011 with the original Galaxy Note, Choi said, designing a stylus for a foldable phone poses a different set of challenges including scouring for new tip materials that don't damage the foldable's flexible display as well as avoiding magnet interference from the phone.
Choi also highlighted how creating the S Pen presents unique considerations compared with designing a foldable phone. For a foldable phone to take off into the mainstream, Samsung believes portability is one of three prerequisites it must meet. But with the S Pen, portability could come at the cost of usability, since Samsung's stylus was designed to provide the experience of writing with a real pen.
Samsung
S Pen doesn't have a home (yet)
When the Galaxy Z Fold 3 debuted with stylus support in 2021, it elevated the perception of the Fold lineup from being an experimental concept to a phone aimed at productivity. However, it still drew pushback because the Z Fold 3 requires an S Pen to take full advantage of the $1800 phone. But it wasn't included in the box. You had to buy it separately. Another drawback was that the Z Fold 3 had no way to store the S Pen: You had to buy a special case from Samsung to house it.
Fast forward to 2023, and the S Pen still doesn't have a home. While the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 is thinner than previous Fold models, there's still no built-in way to store the S Pen like the Galaxy S23 Ultra has. Samsung's current solution is the $100 Galaxy Z Fold 5 Slim S Pen Case, which allows you to latch the stylus on the back half.
One of the obstacles Choi highlighted in the roundtable was the need to appease people's conflicting desires about the future of the Z Fold design. One camp wants an even thinner book-style foldable phone, he said, but such a design would require Samsung to create an even leaner S Pen to embed. Then there are people who want the next Z Fold to be thicker, which will allow it to integrate the S Pen. A thicker foldable would make the phone less portable, however, which is one of Samsung's core design philosophies for the category. There's also a group of people that want a thinner phone as well as the option to embed the S Pen into the device.
"What form factor and experiences are we going to deliver to our customers to meet various needs? What is the right balance? Those are the areas we need to decide carefully which way to go." Choi said. | www.cnet.com | Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 Still Doesn't Have S Pen Storage: Here's Why | _ | _ | https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-galaxy-z-fold-5-still-doesnt-have-s-pen-store-heres-why/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:21:38+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-28 00:00:00 | The space agency's streaming service will showcase original series and livestream missions. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnet.com%2Ftech%2Fservices-and-software%2Fnasa-plus-streaming-service-is-coming-soon%2F.json | en | _ | NASA will be launching its own streaming service later this year, the US space agency said Thursday.
The service, called NASA Plus, will livestream NASA missions. It will also feature original video series, including new shows being produced for the streaming service.
It's launching later this summer, the NASA Plus trailer says. According to the trailer, the titles of some of the series and channels will be NASA Talks, Space Out, The Color of Space, NASA Kids, NASA Explorers, WEBB Space Telescope, First Light, NASA En Español, Lucy, Mars Is Hard, NASA Explorers: Osiris Rex and Artemis I: Path to the Pad.
"Transforming our digital presence will help us better tell the stories of how NASA explores the unknown in air and space, inspires through discovery and innovates for the benefit of humanity," said Marc Etkind, associate administrator for the agency's Office of Communications.
NASA Plus will be free and have no ads. It'll be on streaming media players including Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku, as well as on the iOS and Android NASA app and on desktop.
NASA also said an update of its website and app are coming. "This new web experience will serve as an ever-expanding yet consolidated homebase for information about the agency's missions and research, climate data, Artemis updates and more," NASA said in a blog post. You can see the beta version of the new website here.
Read more: Best Streaming Device for 2023: We Tested Roku, Amazon, Apple and More | www.cnet.com | NASA Plus Streaming Service Is Coming Soon | _ | _ | https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nasa-plus-streaming-service-is-coming-soon/ |
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] | 2023-08-01 01:21:46+00:00 | _ | 2023-07-31 18:32:07 | _ | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk%2F2023%2F07%2F31%2Fpre-season-taster-gives-tarbert-food-for-thought%2F.json | en | _ | And there’s more – your subscription includes access to digital archive copies from 2006 onwards.
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Tarbert AFC welcomed Clydebank for a pre-season friendly to Cil Andries on Saturday July 29, giving manager Chris McArthur and coach Bill MacFarlane a chance to see how the boys would fair against strong opposition.
Both teams are in the Greater Glasgow Premier League division 3 for the coming season.
In the end, the much more experienced and vocal Clydebank team ran out comfortable 5-1 winners but it let the Tarbert boys see what standard of opposition lies ahead this season.
It gives the team something to build on and will no doubt take a few games for the boys to get some cohesion together.
The season starts with the league cup which will see the team travel to take on Lancraigs on August 12 followed by a home game against Vale of Leven with the final section game against Eastwood.
Tarbert AFC are extremely grateful to the Islay Frigate Hotel and J&C Prentice Shellfish Ltd for their continued financial support. | www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk | Pre-season taster gives Tarbert food for thought | _ | _ | https://www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/2023/07/31/pre-season-taster-gives-tarbert-food-for-thought/ |
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Lochgilphead Golf Club hosted a new event for gents and ladies in the form of a Charity Open, on Saturday July 22, in aid of Mid Argyll MacMillan Cancer Support Group.
With visitors from neighbouring clubs such as Glencruitten in Oban, Tarbert and Dunaverty, Southend, along with a good turnout from the club’s own members, a great day of golf and hospitality was enjoyed by all.
Play started at 7am with two hardy souls venturing out before many had even got out of their beds.
Due to the favourable conditions, it wasn’t long before some great scores started to emerge and, with four trophies and prizes up for grabs for this inaugural competition, it was all to play for.
Early leaders in to the clubhouse for the ladies’ and gents’ handicap were two of the youngest members of Lochgilphead Golf Club, Eilidh Flanagan and Murray MacDonald.
With excellent scoring from both, they were surely going to be hard to beat.
The last entrants headed out after lunch, and it was going to be a nail-biting few hours for the ‘young guns’ to see if their scores would still be on top at the end of the leaderboard.
Early leaders in the scratch competitions were club stalwarts Ross Sinclair and Kathleen Young, who would be waiting patiently to see if their scores would be bettered.
The Charity Open was generously sponsored by local businesses G McNaughton & Sons, George Weightman Insurance and Travis Perkins ( Lochgilphead), and the club was most grateful for their sponsorship to help it host the event.
All entrants were well catered for by the trusty kitchen team of Marina, Dorothy and Helen along with the valued support of club captain Eddie Shaw, although perhaps he may have been ‘chased’ out of the kitchen at some point.
Thanks are extended to them all, along with those who provided other essential provisions – Raymond; Leigh; Eddie, Jenny and the ladies’ members’ section and to Andy Law for keeping everyone ‘refreshed’.
With generous donations and entries on the day, the club was pleased to be able to present to Mid Argyll MacMillan Cancer Support the wonderful amount of £650.
A huge thank you was given to all who supported the day.
Results:
Gents, Handicap: 1 Murray MacDonald (41pts); 2 Ewan McKinven (40pts);
3rd Raymond Flanagan (39pts).
Ladies, Handicap: 1 Eilidh Flanagan (42pts); 2 Fiona McLeod (38 pts); 3 Laura Henderson (Tarbert) (19pts).
Gents, Scratch: 1 Ross Sinclair (66); 2 Jimmy Litster (68); 3 Ryan McGlynn (69).
Ladies, Scratch: 1 Kathleen Young (84); 2 Jane Hepburn (96); 3 Kirsty McKenzie (Oban) (100).
Longest drive, ladies: Eilidh Flanagan; Longest drive, gents: Peter McLean (Jnr) Tarbert; Nearest the pin: Drew Swan. | www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk | Charity Open raises funds for Macmillan cancer | _ | _ | https://www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/2023/07/31/charity-open-raises-funds-for-macmillan-cancer/ |