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The Henderson Silver Knights resigned goaltender Jordan Papirny in a 1-year contract with the American Hockey League.
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HENDERSON (KTNV) — The Henderson Silver Knights resigned goaltender Jordan Papirny to a 1-year American Hockey League contract for the 2023-24 season.
The 27-year-old joined the Silver Knights on an AHL contract before the 2022-23 season, playing most of the campaign with ECHL's Savannah Ghost Pirates.
Papirny did play thee games with Henderson, according to the league, posting a 1-1-0 record along with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage.
He earned his first AHL win April 5 vs. the Tucson Roadrunners.
"The Edmonton, Alberta native posted an 8-8-4 record with the Ghost Pirates, a 3.87 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage," officials said. "In 26 career ECHL games with Savannah, the Fort Wayne Komets, and the Florida Everblades, Papirny is 10-8-4 with a 3.73 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage."
Papirny played four seasons of university hockey in Canada, spending from 2019-22 at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and two seasons with the University of Calgary from 2017-19. In a press release, officials said he led the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference in goals-against average and save percentage in 2019-20 and 2021-22, and was named First Team All-Conference in both campaigns.
In 2017-18 at the University of Calgary, Papirny was named to the USports All-Rookie Team. In 2022, Papirny was also an ACAC Champion and the conference’s Player of the Year.
The Henderson Silver Knights are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights.
For more information about the team, visit hendersonsilverknights.com.
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Each month, Las Vegas staple Pinkbox announces their doughnut of the month, for August the company has a pink lemonade treat for valley residents.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — One of Southern Nevada's staple doughnut shops, Pinkbox, is unveiling their August doughnut of the month.
Welcome, pink lemonade. The company cites a pink wave from Barbie in their announcement for their August selection.
"Pinkbox’s Pink Lemonade is a refreshingly delightful creation of tangy-sweetness featuring a luscious blend of raspberry lemon crème in a yellow-frosted raised shell dusted with pink lemonade and topped with white whip and a dollop of raspberry," said one representative with the company.
Pinkbox calls the flavor an ode to the "quintessential summer refreshment" lemonade.
The treats will be available at all 11 locations. Eight of those are in Las Vegas, with one more each in Primm, Laughling and St. George, Utah.
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The Pensacola Police Department is searching for at least one suspect after three people were shot at Northwoods apartments Saturday afternoon.
According to a news release, PPD officers responded to a local hospital around 4:50 p.m. after one of the victims drove to the hospital after being shot at the Olive Road apartment complex.
Officers then arrived at Northwoods apartments where they found "evidence of gunfire."
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All three victims are being treated, but their conditions are unknown, according to the release.
PPD spokesperson Mike Wood told the News Journal Monday that investigators are still searching for a suspect in the case and are "still looking into it."
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Bobbie Sales allegedly went to the victim's home, presented a badge while wearing a gun, and told the victim he was under investigation.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Monday that special agents arrested a Cantonment woman who turned herself in for impersonating an FDLE agent.
Agents arrested 35-year-old Bobbie Lei Sales for one count of falsely impersonating a police officer for allegedly dressing as an agent, including a wearing a badge and firearm.
"The investigation shows that Sales visited a victim's home and presented a silver badge while wearing a firearm," an FDLE release says. "She told the victim that he was under investigation and said she would be back in a couple of weeks to search his home."
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Arrest records state that Sales visited a home less than half a mile away from her own in a black Chevy Tahoe, and told the victim she was a special agent with FDLE and was watching his house. She then said she would return in a few weeks.
The man told FDLE he knew Sales from "assisting in the sale of his mother-in-law's residence" and had seen Sales drive past his home "'hundreds' of times."
Between October 2022 and January 2023, records say Sales provided the FDLE with "narcotics related" information. She also told law enforcement that the man she visited was selling rainbow fentanyl, but after FDLE conducted "several hours of surveillance" there was no observations to suggest Sales' claims were true.
In May 2023, Sales allegedly took her black Chevy Tahoe to a dealership for repairs; however, the person who began to work on her car, Jimmie Tatum, was a former law enforcement officer who knew many special agents from FDLE's Pensacola branch.
"Due to Tatum's previous experience in law enforcement, he asked Sales what she did to which she replied that she worked for FDLE," the report says.
Although Sales allegedly claimed she worked for FDLE, Tatum said she said she didn't know some of the special agents he thought she should know. Tatum also told law enforcement there were court documents on the floorboard, and Sales allegedly told him it was for a child exploitation case she was working.
"Tatum stated that the owner of the dealership allows first responders' vehicles to be worked on ahead of other individuals and due to this he had Sales' vehicle maintenance moved ahead of others," the report said. "Tatum stated that after interacting with Sales several times, the things she was saying and the discrepancies between whom she knew at FDLE and whom she didn't, just didn't add up and he notified (FDLE)."
Sales was booked into Escambia County Jail July 26 and released just over 10 minutes later on $25,000 bond.
The Office of the State Attorney is prosecuting Sales and lists one third-degree felony count of impersonating a law enforcement officer. Her arraignment is Aug. 18.
FDLE asks that anyone who encountered Sales identifying herself as a law enforcement officer call FDLE Pensacola at 1-800-226-8574.
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2023-08-01 00:54:03+00:00
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Following his prison term, Foster Johnson Sr. will undergo domestic violence and anger management courses.
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U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida Jason R. Coody announced Monday that a 37-year-old Pensacola man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and possession with the intent to distribute multiple illicit drugs.
Foster Darnell Johnson Sr. was sentenced for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine, hydrocodone and large volumes of marijuana.
The press release says Johnson and his wife returned home from an evening of drinking on Aug. 13, 2022, when a domestic dispute began. Johnson then fired a pistol down the hallway of the second story of their home where children were sleeping.
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After firing the shot, Johnson then entered the children's bedroom with the pistol. His wife called law enforcement in fear for the children's lives. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office then responded to the scene.
"During the search of the residence, law enforcement discovered two shotguns, one of which was an AR-style shotgun, co-located with over 18 pounds of marijuana, crack cocaine, hydrocodone, digital scales and Ziploc baggies in Johnson's bedroom," the release says. "Deputies also located the pistol used during the domestic violence incident, the discharged casing and a significant volume of ammunition."
Following Johnson's eight-year prison stint, he will undergo three years of supervised release and will be required to participate in anger management and domestic violence counseling.
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2023-08-01 00:54:39+00:00
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The i9 Youth Sports organization has made its return to Pensacola. Now, after mustering a large amount of interest, the program wants to expand its reach.
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The mid-morning conditions on this Saturday in July had already reached a sauna-like feel, but the kids playing multiple sports at connecting fields were unfazed.
Instead, a blissful setting behind Wilde Lake Church was in full display.
Between soccer going on with various youth ages, volleyball at the adjacent church gym, plus youth basketball across town, this was another typical Saturday for the thriving i9 Sports-Pensacola chapter.
“We have definitely surpassed where we thought we might be at this point with the program,” said Justin Ward, director of the area’s i9 Sports franchise. “Now we want to keep growing, keep offering these programs and expanding so we can keep impacting kids, not just in this area but in Gulf Breeze, in Navarre, in Fort Walton Beach.”
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In February 2022, Ward and his wife, Tabitha, sold their home in Houston where Justin was the YMCA regional sports and youth programs director, and took a leap of faith in moving to Pensacola to restart an i9 Sports chapter. It had been 10 years since the last i9 Sports franchise was in Pensacola.
“The franchise had been basically sitting here dormant,” Ward said. “No one purchased it, so there were no programs being run for about 10 years. We came in with a plan. We knew what we wanted to do. It was a lot of in-person events to help getting the brand logo out there. A lot of roadside distribution and flier distribution.”
i9 Sports, which has its headquarters in Riverview, near Tampa, has chapters offering year-round sports in 38 states nationwide from California to New York.
The national company adheres to a motto: “It’s The Way Youth Sports Should Be.” Available to children ages 3-14, i9 Sports has no tryouts for any of the sports it offers. Girls and boys play together. Each participant plays at least 50% of the time in games. The referees/umpires/officials help the kids during games with positioning and encouragement.
Parents who sign up their kids are reminded there is no yelling permitted at officials or kids during practices or games. Practices are held immediately before a game is played in various sports, thus enabling parents to use a weekend day to have their kids involved.
The entire concept of i9 Sports is for children to become introduced and have fun playing sports without the stress and parental pressure sometimes associated with other youth sports leagues.
In Pensacola, i9 Sports returned for a spring season in April 2022. Several hundred kids participated. It has since grown to where Justin and Tabitha Ward believe the fall 2023 season will number between 700-750 participants, thus reinforcing their hope that restarting a local chapter would work.
“It made us very nervous packing up and moving to somewhere (Pensacola) where we didn’t really know anybody,” Tabitha said. “But the community just welcomed us with open arms and it made it so easy for us to come in and have a quality program for the kids.
“We were very surprised with how big our first season was. A year ago, I would have never imagined we would be where we are today. It is so much better than we anticipated, so it has been fantastic.”
The summer season ended on Saturday and featured soccer and flag football outdoors at fields behind Wilde Lake Church, located off Pine Forest Road near the Interstate 10 exit, along volleyball at the church gymnasium. Basketball was played at the Vickrey Community Center at the Roger Scott Athletic Complex.
The fall season begins Sept. 9 and features baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball and, for the first time, lacrosse. The outdoor sports are played at Wilde Lake Church, which offered its venue when Justin Ward began his search in early 2022. The fields enable multiple sports to be played simultaneously, and the parking and location make for easy access.
“It has been a blessing to have Wilde Lake as our partner,” Justin Ward said. “We would not have been able to grow the way we have without having this partnership. They welcomed us with open arms.”
Matthew Taylor, athletics director for the church, said it was an easy fit. The church created hydration stations for the kids playing to have a place to cool off and get water.
“With the church, we are always looking to fulfill our mission in what can we do for the community,” he said. “It all fell in place smoothly. It allows the church to upkeep everything and (i9 Sports) gets to manage and run it.”
The summer session was the sixth session offered. Registration has grown with each new season.
“This summer season was bigger than last fall, which is crazy since our summer seasons are always our small seasons,” Justin Ward said.
The expansion plan is to seek out a location in the Gulf Breeze area to have an i9 Sports footprint. Prior to games on Saturday, practices are 30 minutes before the sport’s game, and 45 minutes for older kids. The idea behind that is to allow parents to make it a one-stop, one-trip per-week to keep their kids involved in sports.
“There have been some setbacks with venue locations, but for the most part we are a recreational program and a lot of the kids in our program, this is their first time playing a sport, especially for the young kids," Justin Ward said. "So we really focus on keeping it fun for them and that they are learning.
“In our older divisions, yes, we keep score and at the end of season there is a trophy and things like that, but that is not the most important thing we focus on. For us it’s more about letting the kids come out here and just have fun and not have the pressure that they will have when they get to middle school and high school.”
For the toddler-age kids 3-to-5 years-old, i9 Sports has a multisport discovery program. They children play two weeks of a sport, then move to other sports in the same season. The idea is to introduce them to a sport, but not be committed to it for a full season to see how they like it.
“With a lot of the feedback we get, the number one thing is organization,” Tabitha Ward said. “We have a lot of parents come up and say this is the most organized sports league we have ever been in, which means a lot to us, because this what we do all day, every day.
And to have an organized program that makes the kids happy and leaving with medals and smiling, the parents are happy. They don’t have to come out multiple days a week. They can come one day a week, get their practice, get their games, so it is easier on the parents and then everyone leaves happy.”
KIDS PARTICIPATION
WHAT: i9 Sports Fall League
WHEN: Saturdays beginning Sept. 9 through Oct 21.
WHERE: Wilde Lake Church Fields, Vickrey Community Center, Creative Learning Academy
SPORTS: Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport Development (for kids 3-5).
WEBSITE: www.i9sports.com/pensacola-youth-sports-leagues.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Aug. 10.
INFO: (850) 565-1935.
Bill Vilona is a retired Pensacola News Journal sports columnist and now senior writer for Pensacola Blue Wahoos. He can be reached at bvilona@bluewahoos.com.
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A 27-year-old Milton man is in critical condition after his farm tractor collided with a semitruck on Interstate 10 Sunday afternoon.
Around 3:16 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash near mile marker 25 and discovered the man was driving a John Deere tractor in the outside lane of the interstate with "what appears to have been no lights activated."
The semi truck was traveling in the same direction, and the report says the driver did not know he was approaching the tractor. The semi truck then hit the tractor, causing critical injuries.
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FHP says the Milton man was flown to Sacred Heart Hospital in critical condition. His status is unknown.
This is the second Interstate 10 crash in the past week. A pedestrian on Interstate 10 died July 26 after a 64-year-old driving a pickup truck hit and killed the pedestrian.
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BOONEVILLE - A veteran instructor with family roots that run deep in the sport of football is joining the staff at Northeast Mississippi Community College.
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The hit film “Oppenheimer” brought the story surrounding the development of the world’s first atomic bomb to millions of moviegoers.
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OXFORD — Overtime Elite center John Bol — a four-star recruit in the 2024 class — has committed to Ole Miss, he announced on social media Monday.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a visit to an apartment complex under construction in Hamilton, Ont., Monday, July 31, 2023. He was joined today by the Mayor of Hamilton, Andrea Horwath, to announce a joint investment of nearly $64 million from the Government of Canada and the City of Hamilton to build and repair 214 homes for families in the city. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared at a news conference Monday with a bandage in the middle of his forehead.
A spokesperson for Trudeau says he bumped his head while he was playing with his kids over the weekend.
Alison Murphy says the prime minister is fine, and is excited to be on the road connecting with Canadians this week.
Trudeau’s itinerary for Sunday said he was taking some personal time in Ottawa.
His office wouldn’t disclose what activity resulted in the bump.
Trudeau appeared with the circular bandage during a visit to Hamilton, where he announced spending of $64 million by the federal government and the city to build and repair 214 homes in the area.
READ ALSO: Up to police to investigate, Trudeau says of being pelted with gravel
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“I don’t know how many best friends you can have.”
If that quote isn’t a true measure of a man, I don’t know what is.
The young man featured prominently in the photo collage above is Reid Davidson. The former Vancouver Island University soccer standout had the world at his feet. Just 24, he had a job as an administrative lead for Nanaimo United FC. University graduate, working at a job that featured one of his passions, a lovely girlfriend, loving family and more friends than you can count.
Then, in a flash, worlds were turned upside down.
On the evening of July 19, Reid’s car was struck on the Nanaimo Parkway by a minivan travelling in the wrong direction. Nanaimo RCMP indicated in initial reports that investigators believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash, as there were reports of the van being driven erratically and police were looking to locate and stop the vehicle. After the collision, the minivan driver fled on foot and was located after RCMP Police Dog Services were called in.
To date, no charges have been laid, as the investigation continues.
Reid did not survive the crash.
I’ve known Reid’s dad Mike since we were kids and friends growing up together in Duncan. He moved to 100 Mile House to continue his teaching career, married his wonderful wife Lisa and together they did a remarkable job raising Reid and his sister Lydia.
I haven’t seen Mike in person for a few years now, but kept up via social media and when we did talk, slipped comfortably back into familiar roles and lexicon, poking fun at each other’s favourite hockey teams and recalling past glory.
In the aftermath of Reid’s death, I still don’t have the right words. I wish I did. With a son approximately the same age, I can’t imagine the nightmare. Like many, many others, I ache for the family. So tragic. So senseless. So unfair.
Mike and Lisa had recently moved to a new home in Kamloops to enjoy retirement. They were just heading to bed on the Wednesday night when they got the news no parent should ever receive.
“It was about 11 at night,” he said. “There was a phone call from (Reid’s girlfriend) Georgia’s mom (in Ladysmith). Lisa answered and I could see from her expression something was wrong.”
Reid was on the road heading home, after attending a birthday party for Georgia’s young nephew.
“Just the kind of stuff he would do,” said his dad.
Later that night, police called and explained the investigative process may take some time.
Since then, it’s been a whirlwind. Mike said it doesn’t seem real and the family is taking things one day at a time, comforted by a massive outpouring of love and support and the knowledge Reid meant so much to so many.
“It’s helped a lot,” he said. “We’ve been hearing from people every day for the last week, constantly getting messages from everyone. So many people trying to be supportive of us. The maturity level of the kids that age, Reid’s friends, just blows me away. Saying the right things, doing the right things. I’ve been skeptical lately on the future of this world and some of the things I’ve seen coming up but when we met many of his friends over the last while, we realize not only that he had quality friends – many more recent, some since youth – but these are just mature, good people. The hospital visiting room was filled with longtime friends, as well as most of the Harbourside women’s soccer team, and many others. These wonderful friends give me more hope for the future, for sure.”
While understandably angry (“we’ve run through all the emotions”), Mike said they are choosing to focus on the good.
“Hopefully justice will be served,” he said. “But we are not going to give our time and energy to this person. Rather we want to focus on the positive memories and think of all the lives Reid touched. There is already too much hate in the world, we’d rather focus on the positive. We know Reid was a good person, obviously, but had no idea how many lives he impacted in a positive way, until we arrived on the Island after hearing about the accident, meeting all the people and seeing all the posts on social media of people reaching out. It’s quite surreal. We raised a really special person.”
They did indeed.
Mike said he heard from many devastated young people, a large number of whom told him Reid was their best friend.
“So many best friends,” said Mike. “I don’t know how many best friends you can have.”
Asked about fond memories that immediately sprang to mind, Mike said “there are so many” but one did stand out.
“We were so happy when our kids graduated from university,” he said. “Lisa took Lydia on a mother-daughter celebration trip. So I promised Reid we’d go to Vegas for his graduation. But COVID hit for a couple of years and then last year we didn’t get the chance. But this spring break, we got our trip in. Did all kinds of great things. Every day was just amazing.”
There will be two celebration of life ceremonies for Reid.
The first, said Mike, will be Aug. 12 (1:30 p.m.) at Thompson Rivers University Grand Hall (Campus Activity Centre) in Kamloops. The second will be Aug. 26 (1 p.m.) in Nanaimo at VIU gymnasium. Everyone is welcome.
I hope the facilities are big enough.
PQB News/Vancouver Island Free Daily editor Philip Wolf can be reached at 250-905-0019 or via email at philip.wolf@blackpress.ca.
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Pets can be great road trip companions, when we keep a few safety tips in mind.
By Blair Qualey
As hot weather takes hold, many of us will have the urge to take a road trip to our destination of choice – and for many, the temptation is to take your four-legged friend along for the ride. Our friends at ICBC, with the help of the BC SPCA, prepared some pointers and precautions on their newsroom page a few years ago urging drivers to be smart with their pets – and the subject matter remains just as relevant today.
Above all else, drivers are encouraged to use common sense, drive smart and consider the safety of your pets, if bringing them along for the ride. Key recommendations include the following:
NEVER leave any pets in a heated car. Every summer there are heartbreaking stories of animals left unattended in stuffy, overheated cars with the windows rolled up. When you take your pet to the beach and want to stop for coffee or lunch along the way, be sure to take it with you even if it’s “just for a minute.” Even with the windows cracked, temperatures in a hot car can multiply in just a few minutes – the same amount of time it would take for you to tie your pet’s leash up outside in a shady area.
Always use some form of safety restraint whenever travelling with a pet. Having your pet properly restrained can prevent them from escaping, flying forward in your vehicle, or being hurt in a crash.
If you’re using a crate, secure it with a seatbelt, cargo hooks, or by placing it by the rear seat. If unsecured, the crate can bounce around and even become a projectile. When you’re buying a crate for your dog, look for one that has been crash-tested.
As we all know, dogs love hanging their heads out the window and while it’s tempting to let them do it, it leaves them open the potential for corneal ulcers from flying debris – such as dust or sand.
ICBC discourages children younger than 12 from sitting in the front seat of vehicle, and the same safety risks of a deployed air bag can have devastating consequences for animals as well. To keep your furry family member safe, they should never sit in the front seat, but be secured in the back seat or cargo area of an SUV or van.
While your pup may be super entertaining, refrain from allowing your pet to sit on your lap, from reaching into the back seat to interact with them; and from feeding, playing or taking a photo of them while you’re driving.
The same caution applies if your travel companion is a cat, as they can crawl around your feet, and potentially interfere with gas or brake pedals. The BC SPCA recommends “airline type” (not cardboard) cat travel carriers and also suggests taking the time to help your cat learn to love their carrier before your first trip by offering treats, food, and a familiar blanket inside and gradually encouraging them to hang out in the carrier.
And finally, treat your four-legged friends like they are a member of the family, by bringing food, water, dishes, bedding and toys. If you’re taking a long trip, plan for a pit stop every few hours – it’s good for drivers and pets alike to stretch and get fresh air.
Have a safe and fun road trip this summer with your furry travel companions.
Blair Qualey is President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. You can email him at bqualey@newcardealers.ca
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The Lower Adams Lake East wildfire burns in the mountains above lakeshore properties currently under an evacuation alert. (CSRD photo)
The Lower East Adams Lake wildfire was holding steady as of Monday, July 31.
The fire was downsized last week from a previous 2,000-hectare estimate to a more accurate 1,821.
Despite increased fire activity over the weekend, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) reported the wildfire showed no significant growth towards the populated areas near the southern flank, and fire behaviour continued to be reduced. Subsequently, BCWS made the decision to move its Structure Protection Units positioned at properties south of the Adams Lake East blaze to Osoyoos and the Ross Moore Lake wildfire near Kamloops.
“BC Wildfire made the decision in consultation with their Fire Behaviour Specialists to assess weather and fire data,” reads a July 31 media release issued by the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD). “It has been determined the risk to structures in the Lower East Adams Lake area is reduced. Under current and forecasted conditions for the next five to seven days, the risk of the fire moving southward toward the community is low.”
The BCWS equipment is being immediately redirected to areas like Osoyoos, where the fire threat to public safety and property is more imminent, said SEP and the CSRD, noting the BCWS’s structure protection and mass water delivery systems could be rapidly redeployed in the Lower East Adams Lake communities should the fire risk increase.
Meanwhile, SEP has additional Structure Protection Units that can be set up in the area as needed.
On Sunday, the BCWS reported a safety concern to the Shuswap Emergency Program (SEP) – a fixed-wing aircraft had been flying in the area where helicopters were bucketing the Lower East Adams Lake fire.
SEP explained a Notice to Air Missions, also known as NOTAMs, was in effect for the area. This restricts the airspace in and around forest fires. Regulations also apply to drone operators.
“Please do not hamper the efforts of firefighters by entering this airspace,” said SEP.
Despite the hot and dry conditions, southerly winds continue to push the fire away from the community, SEP said Monday. The fire has backed down the hill slightly but has not moved more than 100 metres per day, and that may be an overestimate for some recent days.
A BCWS Incident Management Team was working with Interfor to construct guards on the northwest to northeast flanks.
An evacuation alert remained in effect for properties south of the fire.
The Shuswap Emergency Program remains activated at a level two status, ready to respond to any change in conditions.
Read more: Mass water delivery system being set up to protect Shuswap properties near wildfire
Read more: Shuswap River fire near Enderby grows
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Country music lovers may just be shouting yee-haw this week as Laketown Ranch on Vancouver Island brings back Sunfest, their annual country music festival, from Aug. 3 to 6 with a lineup of talent that is sure to shine.
The thousands of enthusiasts of this music genre expected to flood the Cowichan Valley will have plenty to sing and dance about, and along to with four days of musical forces on multiple stages to be reckoned with. The first acts to get things shaking on Thursday, Aug. 3 are Salome Cullen taking the Lake Night stage at 6:15 p.m., while local favourite Lindsay Elzinga opens the Flats stage at 6:45 p.m. The first to grace the Main Stage on the Friday at 5:20 p.m. is Danielle Ryan, and closing it that night at 10:10 p.m. will be Lainey Wilson, known for her hits ‘Heart Like a Truck’ and ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ off her 2022 album Bell Bottom Country.
Attendees will be just as ‘Amazed’ by Saturday’s main stage performances which include Lonestar with one of the biggest hits being of the same name. Billy Currington will close the main stage on Saturday. Some fun facts about Currington include that he was married to Shania Twain from 1993 to 2008 and that he is the brother of the late great Kurt Cobain. Fans might expect to not only hear songs from his most recent 2021 album Intuition, but also some of his classics like ‘People Are Crazy’.
READ MORE: Blake Shelton announced as Sunfest headliner
Over the course of four days there are many fabulous acts to see, but top billing goes to Blake Shelton who has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. Shelton has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards including Best Country Album, and Best Country Solo Performance. Shelton also found international stardom as a judge for 23 seasons on TV’s popular singing competition The Voice, until finally stepping down this past May.
Shelton started dating singing sensation Gwen Stefani in 2015 and the two were married in 2021. Some of his hits include ‘Boys Round Here’, and ‘Nobody But You’ a duet that he recorded with Stefani in 2020.
Whether you choose to set up camp for the whole festival, come out for the weekend, or just a day; wether you’re a newbie, or returning diehard, there are plenty of options on how to bask in the glow of Sunfest. Find the full list of performers at sunfestconcerts.com. Tickets can be purchased at sunfest.frontgatetickets.com
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Canada’s Christine Sinclair, centre and teammates react after conceding a first half goal during Group B soccer action against Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Scott Barbour
Captain Christine Sinclair refused to point the finger at Canada Soccer in the immediate aftermath of the Canadians’ early exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
But the world’s all-time leading scorer sounded a warning after the Olympic champion’s tournament-ending 4-0 loss to Australia on Monday.
“Look we’ve been battling our federation for support but I can’t put this on (Canada Soccer). There’s 23 players out there and staff and we didn’t get it done tonight.” she said. “I think more of it is like a wake-up call for our federation — the lack of a professional league, the lack of support for our youth national teams.
“I think you’re just going to continue to see teams reach our level, surpass us, whatever you want to call it if things don’t change.”
Both the Canadian women and men have been battling with Canada Soccer over a new labour agreement with the women calling for equal pay and support as the men. The women announced during the tournament that an interim deal had been struck covering compensation for the World Cup and 2023 but said there are “many more important items” that still have to be settled.
The men say they have yet to receive compensation from last year’s World Cup in Qatar,
Sinclair made a point of collecting a few blades of grass from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium before heading to the dressing room, a souvenir from her sixth World Cup.
Asked what her next move is, the 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., replied: “I have no idea.”
Sinclair was calm in defeat but emotion showed when asked about her teammate and close friend Sophie Schmidt, who had previously announced she was retiring from international football after the tournament. Sinclair said she hoped Schmidt, 35, could be convinced to take part “at least” in the September Olympic qualifying series against Jamaica.
Seventh-ranked Canada is scheduled to play Sept. 22 in Jamaica before hosting the 43rd-ranked Reggae Girlz in Toronto four days later with the last CONCACAF berth in the Paris Olympics on the line.
At 40 years 38 days at the start of the World Cup, Sinclair was the second-oldest player at the tournament (behind Nigeria’s Onome Ebi’s 40 years 73 days).
Sinclair earned caps No. 324, 325 and 326, starting the tournament-opening scoreless draw with Nigeria, helping Canada rally to beat Ireland 2-1 coming off the bench to open the second half, and being one of four tactical substitutions exiting at halftime of the Australia game.
Sinclair had a penalty kick saved in the Nigeria game, which prevented her from becoming the first player — male or female — to score in six World Cups.
Asked about Sinclair’s future with the team, Canada coach Bev Priestman replied: “I don’t know.”
“I think the reality is with Sinc is you only talk one game at a time,” she added. “I’d love for those players (Sinclair and Schmidt) to be part of our Olympic qualifying … I think Canada deserves, they deserve to get this team to the Olympics on home soil, That’s what I’ll be pushing them. The whole conversation I had with every veteran was how crucial September was.
“I’m obviously still processing (the game) even here. (That) you say ‘Could this be Christine Sinclair’s last game’ breaks my heart.”
As for the performance against Australia, Sinclair said the one thing Canada didn’t want was to concede an early goal.
“With the home fans, we knew they’d get momentum, energy from that. They scored in the (ninth) minute and we weren’t able to recover from that.”
Sinclair said the tournament has already shown that “teams came ready,” pointing to No. 25 Colombia’s 2-1 upset win over No. 2 Germany on Sunday.
“It happens. It’s exciting for the sport. The catchers are catching up.”
READ ALSO: Australia sends Canada packing from Women’s World Cup with lopsided win
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Air crews reload their water tanks on Osoyoos Lake while fighting the Eagle Bluff Wildfire on July 30. The air tankers worked tireless on the fire as did many contributing firefighters on Sunday. The wildfire remained out of control on July 31, though many evacuation orders had been lifted. (Sandy Steck - Contributed) The residents in the Pinehurst neighbourhood were some of the lucky ones to be taken off evacuation orders but they came home to see how close the fire came. (Claudia Ryan Wood photo) The picture on the left is of Osoyoos on Monday with clear blue skies and the same vantage shot taken on Sunday, July 30 by Carmen Park who thanked the fire crews for so fiercely going after the wildfire. (Carmen Park Facebook)
Over 500 evacuated Osoyoos residents got to go home on Monday thanks to the efforts of B.C. Wildfire Service crews and local firefighters battling the Eagle Bluff Wildfire.
Currently, only 192 properties remain under order, down from 732 which were initially evacuated on July 29. Those previously under order will be under alert. There are now a total of 2,635 properties under alert.
The properties remaining under evacuation order include the Osoyoos Industrial Park in the Town of Osoyoos, all properties south of Highway 3 from the Town of Osoyoos boundaries to Nighhawk Road in Electoral Area “B” (Rural Osoyoos), Parts of Electoral Areas “A” (Cawston) and “B” including the Kilpoola and Spotted Lake areas south of Highway 3
Residents in the Pinehurst neighbourhood were allowed to go back home and got to see first hand how close the fire came to wiping out their properties.
Several residents commented about how grateful they are to the fire crews for saving their homes, including Claudia Ryan Wood.
“It’s good to be home,” she said.
As of Monday, July 31, the fire had swelled to over 1,450 hectares following its burst up across the border on Saturday night.
READ MORE: Osoyoos wildfire swells to over 1,400 hectares as homes remain under threat
Shaelee Stearns of the BC Wildfire Service said at the briefing that the fire grew to more than 14 square kilometres on the Canadian side, while authorities in Washington have said it measures more than 40 square kilometres on the U.S. side.
Stearns said 61 B.C. firefighting personnel, including night crews, are working to control the blaze, focusing on the eastern flank of the fire, “which is the side of the fire that’s closer in proximity to the city.”
Heavy equipment, structural protection crews and aerial resources are also working on the fire.
BC Wildfire Service is expecting to continue to see dry conditions, including a south-west flow of wind, however during the briefing to the public, they did note that because of the terrain, the direction of the wind is not consistent across the entire fire and capable of changing through the day.
Stearns said “good progress” has been made in combating the fire so far, but no rainfall is expected this week.
“We’re still looking at drier weather, hotter and dry weather for the rest of the week here and it’s something that we’ll continue to kind of monitor,” she said.
The western front of the fire has been showing a large amount of activity, and on the eastern front the winds blew the fire back onto ground that had already been scorched by the fire.
South across the border the fire has grown to over 4,100 hectares burned as of July 31, with four structures lost and 250 personnel on scene, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
An incident management team from the BC Wildfire Service will be arriving to take over the fire from the Kamloops Fire Centre on Aug. 1. The BC Wildfire camp has been set up at in Okanagan Falls.
The town of Osoyoos has a population of about 5,000, but that is swollen in summer by visitors who come to enjoy the town’s lake and surroundings.
They included Vancouver real estate agent Walter Wells, who arrived at the Watermark Beach Resort with his wife on Friday, to celebrate their 25th anniversary. He said they thought the nearby fire might cause smoky skies, but didn’t foresee the terrifying night that unfolded Saturday.
“On the southernmost part of the hills, we saw, to our horror, a massive line of orange fire was cresting the hill. We couldn’t believe it and it was just massive,” he said in an interview Monday.
“We could see trees almost exploding. It would just catch a big tree and it would just burst up in flames.”
He said an emergency alert came through their phones around 11 p.m. Saturday and their hotel told them to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
“We were on alert, but we were extremely close to the fire and we were truly scared,” he said. “It’s one thing to watch it on TV, but the mountain was on fire right above us.”
He said he and his wife decided it wasn’t safe to leave Saturday, but on Sunday they packed up and left on a four-hour drive north to Wells’s brother’s cabin. By the time they left, the smoke in Osoyoos was “the most vile thing I’ve ever smelled … We just couldn’t take it anymore.”
“We’re lucky to be alive,” he said, adding that he was impressed by the speed at which firefighting efforts were mobilized.
“God bless those guys because I don’t know how a human being could fight that fire.”
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ILWU Canada must hold a ratification vote on the deal no later than Friday
The union representing about 7,400 workers in the British Columbia port dispute has been warned by the Canada Industrial Relations Board that changing its mind about a new deal during ratification would be an “unfair labour practice.”
The board’s order issued Sunday also says the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada must hold a ratification vote on the deal with employers no later than Friday, and restricts both sides from commenting to the media, beyond a single joint-statement announcing the agreement.
A labour law expert said the order shows the complexity of resolving a dispute involving thousands of union members spread over large areas, who may have differing priorities for a deal.
“Certainly, the union generally tries to avoid a situation where there is a gap between negotiators and their leadership, but it’s often the case that there’s a gap between those who are negotiating an agreement at the bargaining table and the membership themselves,” said Liam McHugh-Russell, assistant professor at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law.
Sunday’s warning to the union’s leadership came after a previous proposed contract was supported by union negotiators, then rejected by leaders before they changed course and recommended it to members — who then sank it in a full vote last week.
“There’s the fundamental tension between the workers … and the employer,” McHugh-Russell said. “But there’s also a tension in terms of what workers themselves want, and there’s a difficulty for the union in ensuring that all of those voices and interests get represented at the table.”
The union and the BC Maritime Employers Association announced a late-night breakthrough Sunday, saying in their joint statement they had reached a new negotiated agreement and would be recommending it to their members.
The joint statement said the new tentative deal was reached with the assistance of the industrial relations board.
The long-running dispute saw workers walk off the job at more than 30 port terminals and other sites for 13 days at the beginning of July, freezing the movement of billions of dollars worth of cargo in and out of some of Canada’s busiest ports.
McHugh-Russell said while the joint statement sounds promising, the union’s full membership vote could reject the latest proposal.
He said the challenge now for the union is to pull together the diverging voices and priorities within its membership — something it couldn’t achieve ahead of last week’s vote on the previous proposed contract.
“There is always some conflict and tension within bargaining units,” McHugh-Russell said. “No two people ever want the exact same thing from their employers. Employees with kids often want better dental plans, and employees without kids might prefer to have a slightly bigger raise.
“What we see playing out here is an example of internal tensions of a group of people, all trying to bargain collectively.”
Given the possible changes in the new agreement, McHugh-Russell said there’s now also the small possibility that individual employers represented by the BCMEA may not be completely satisfied — adding another level of uncertainty.
He said every time a deal hammered out at the table gets rejected by union members, it damages the credibility of negotiators and ultimately weakens the union’s bargaining position.
“It makes it harder to reach a deal, because both sides can’t be sure what they are saying at the table is going to stick when it comes to asking for the membership to sign off on it,” McHugh-Russell said. “The stakes are high for everyone.”
After the previous deal was voted down last week, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan announced Saturday he was directing the industrial relations board to determine if a negotiated end to the dispute was still possible, and if not, to impose an agreement or final binding arbitration.
The industrial relations board’s order on Sunday said that if the new deal is voted down by members of either side, both the union and the employers will have two days to address O’Regan’s question whether a negotiated end to the conflict can still be achieved.
Pressure had been mounting for federal intervention if a deal failed to eventuate.
Parties including Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, the Business Council of Canada and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business have all urged the federal government to legislate an end to the dispute if it continued.
The industrial relations board’s order, posted online, also says the union must not engage in strike activity, and the employers must not conduct a lockout, until after the ratification results are known.
It also orders both sides not to speak publicly about details of the new agreement until both sides have completed their ratification votes.
READ ALSO: New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute
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Greater Victoria’s Ollie Josephson warms up for a Hlinka Gretzky Cup pre-tournament game against Czechia. This Czechia and Slovakia tournament is the first time the 17-year-old suits up for the national team. (Hockey Canada Images/Andreas Robanser)
After stepping off the ice and noticing he had about five missed calls from the same number, Ollie Josephson phoned it back and heard Canada’s under-18 men’s hockey coach Alan Letang on the other end, telling him he’d earned a spot on the national team.
“I was super excited, it was an awesome day,” Josephson said.
The world’s best from the men’s U18 side are gathered in Czechia and Slovakia as the Hlinka Gretzky Cup got underway Monday (July 31). Seven teams spanning the United States and Europe will try to dethrone Canada and Josephson hopes he can help his country repeat as gold medalists.
“I think when everyone shares the same goal, everyone buys in and it’s going to be a lot of fun,” the 17-year-old told Black Press Media prior to the tournament.
While growing up in View Royal and Langford, he fell in love with hockey as he played for the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies before moving on to the Pacific Coast Hockey Academy (PCHA) and South Island Royals. He credits coaches like the PCHA’s Mark Kosick for being a big part of getting him to where he is today.
The six-foot forward missed out on the U17 worlds due to an injury, making last week’s pre-tournament tune-up game against Hungary the first time he got to wear the maple leaf.
“This is my first time playing for Canada and it’s been super special,” the 2006-born player said on July 27. “It’s an honour to put on the jersey today and keep doing it for these next couple of weeks.”
Canada’s tournament began Monday with a 9-6 loss against Finland. The teams traded leads through the first two frames, with Canada tying the game at 5-5 early in the third. Finland then rolled off four unanswered goals in the game’s last 10 minutes to take the preliminary round opener.
Josephson is coming off a 19-point freshman year with the WHL’s Red Deer Rebels where being a top faceoff taker and solid penalty killer earned him the team’s rookie of the year distinction.
“In Red Deer, playing with some older guys helped me develop my 200-foot game, just playing both sides of the puck,” he said. “(That’s something) I’ve been working on a lot and hopefully I can help out with Team Canada here and win a gold.”
The heavily scouted Hlinka Gretzky Cup gives many their first look at those destined for the NHL’s 2024 draft class. As he enters his draft-eligible year, Josephson said he’s trying not to think about it too much. Instead, he’s focusing the getting better at the international tournament and taking on anything the national team needs him to do.
“Whatever role they give me I’ll embrace that and do my best to help the team win.”
Josephson had one point in his international debut as he assisted on Canada’s sixth tally. The defending champs take on Slovakia on Tuesday before the pre-medal round wraps with a contest against Switzerland on Aug. 5.
“They’re all really good teams,” Josephson said. “Every country is really good and it’s going to be a challenge every night.”
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The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. investigated a March 2021 incident in which a police dog seriously injured a suspect in Abbotsford, but the BC Prosecution Service has decided that charges are not warranted against the officer involved. (File photo)
The BC Prosection Service (BCPS) announced Monday (July 31) that charges will not be laid against an Abbotsford Police dog handler in connection with an arrest in which a man suffered serious bites.
“The BCPS is not able to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the officer committed any offence in relation to the incident,” a press release states.
The province’s independent Investigations Office (IIO), which looks into officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, was called in after a man was injured during an arrest on March 6, 2021 in the 3700 block of Davie Street.
The IIO concluded that the officer, who is not named in the report, might have committed a criminal offence and forwarded a report to the BCPS for the consideration of charges.
BCPS documents related to the case state that the incident stemmed from an incident Feb. 25, 2021 in which a resident reported that his minivan had been stolen.
The resident had left the unlocked vehicle running while he went into his home.
RELATED: IIO investigating after man seriously injured by police dog during Abbotsford arrest
Another person reported on March 5, 2021 that his wife’s purse had been stolen from her vehicle while she was checking the community mailbox. The vehicle involved in the theft matched the description of the previously stolen van, as did the partial licence plate provided by the victim.
Police were able to locate the stolen vehicle at a home in Abbotsford and placed a tracking device on it, according to the BCPS report.
On March 6, the tracking device indicated the mini van was being driven, and it was tracked driving slowly through several parking lots in Abbotsford, including by a police helicopter.
Three officers, including one with a police dog, concealed themselves in some trees nearby when the vehicle was returning to the area where it was initially located.
The helicopter crew informed the officers on the ground that the suspect had parked, got out of the vehicle and stepped into some bushes adjacent to a neighbour’s driveway.
This “elevated the risk assessment” because offenders often hide weapons in outdoor areas near their home, the report states.
As the suspect neared the officers’ location, the officer with the dog stepped out and yelled at the man to get on the ground.
“The (suspect) dropped his bags, stepped back and started turning sideways away from the police. The (suspect) put his hands in the air but did not lie on the ground,” the BCPS report states.
The officer deployed the dog, which bit the suspect on the back of his upper right thigh. After the man was placed in custody, he was taken to the hospital, where he received 20 to 25 stitches, according to the BCPS report.
The BCPS had to determine whether the level of force used in the case was excessive.
“Based on the totality of the circumstances, there is insufficient evidence to prove that the force used by the (officer) was unreasonable, disproportionate or unnecessary,” the report states.
“There were factors that made the arrest high-risk, and the available evidence shows a meaningful potential for violence and the involvement of weapons. The (officer) subjectively believed that the force used was necessary and the available evidence does not prove that his belief was objectively unreasonable.”
The BCPS concluded that the case did not have a “substantial likelihood of conviction” and did not approve charges against the officer.
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FILE - Angus Cloud attends the 2021 GQ Men of the Year Party at The West Hollywood EDITION on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in West Hollywood, Calif. Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25. Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said McCloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.”
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.
“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
READ ALSO: Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70
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Meghan Russell goes to meet Doug Groenendijk on the Farming For Love Season 1 finale. (Photo courtesy of CTV)
And now the story of Chemainus’ Doug Groenendijk and Meghan Russell can be told.
For several months, they had to keep their relationship under wraps until the conclusion of the Farming For Love reality TV series on CTV. They obviously couldn’t even reveal that Groenendijk had selected Russell as his potential life partner from among the dating hopefuls on the show.
Filming wrapped up last fall, but that only seemed like yesterday to the television audience when Groenendijk, now 26, announced Russell, now 24, as his choice and she accepted by choosing him as well.
“It’s been about seven months since keeping Meghan under wraps,” laughed Groenendijk of Greendike Farm on Mount Sicker Road and his own Legend Dairy Farm between Chemainus and Crofton. “Thankfully, she moved out here a few months ago.”
A watch party at the Craig Street Brew Pub in Duncan Sunday night brought the finale of the series to the forefront and the reality of what lies ahead for the couple.
Groenendijk said there was about 50 people at the watch party glued to the TV in anticipation of how it would end.
“Sometimes I’m surprised what was shown,” chuckled Groenendijk. “It was a lot of fun watching it – all good.”
“The moment the finale was done, I met everybody all at once and I walked into their watch party,” noted Russell.
“We surprised everybody there, all my friends and family,” raved Groenendijk.
Groenendijk and Russell had an immediate connection since she’s a dairy researcher from the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph and comes from a family farm in the Ottawa Valley. Russell was comfortable doing all the required challenges on the farm during the show.
“I loved being on the farm,” she said. “I felt very at home.”
Russell’s parents have been encouraging throughout the process. It seemed like a no-brainer with her farming background and being single.
“They were the ones that originally told me to apply,” she said. “They were supportive off the start. They’re very happy for me. It’s been interesting for them to watch the show being aired.”
Related story: Farmer Doug in the right field for TV series, hoping his true love comes out of left field
Groenendijk has always been busy on the farm and never thought he’d wind up going on a reality series for a relationship match.
“It’s crazy what life throws at you,” he conceded. “You’ve just got to take every opportunity and just give ‘er.”
Groenendijk said it was difficult to let down the other four daters who were vying to capture his heart.
Related story: Pick of the crop remains for Farmer Doug
“I was just looking for someone that would fit in with my lifestyle and understand what it’s like living on a farm,” he said. “She’s given me a lot of reassurance and support.
“It’s nice being able to focus on one lady now.”
“I know what the schedule can look like,” added Russell. “I take it like it comes. I know farms what they’re like. It really turned out well.”
Groenendijk said Russell’s many wonderful qualities won him over.
“She’s very, very kind to all those around her. She’s very courteous and she makes me smile. She makes me very happy.”
Since the final taping of the show, “lots has happened with her moving out here and getting settled on the island,” Groenendijk indicated.
That was in December and Russell got to experience her first winter in B.C.
“This is my first time ever out here,” she pointed out. “I love it. This winter was amazing. Kudos to my family back home for making it through their winter.”
Russell took up residence in Nanaimo and has been working at a veterinary practice for the time being.
Groenendijk is still on the family homestead, but a place of their own could be on the horizon soon for the couple now that the show has ended.
The next chapter in their developing relationship can now start playing out in real time.
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The happy couple, Meghan Russell and Doug Groenendijk, during the Season 1 finale of Farming For Love. (Photo courtesy of CTV)
Doug Groenendijk and Meghan Russell seal their budding romance with a kiss in the Season 1 finale of Farming For Love. (Courtesy of CTV)
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Husband and wife Volodymyr Zaretskiy (left) and Anzhelika Terliuga (right) put on a karate seminar in Saanich at Kenzen Karate Sunday (July 30). (Courtesy of Richard Mosdell)
A Ukrainian Olympic silver medalist brought her talents and experience of training during a war to Saanich.
Anzhelika Terliuga’s seminar at Kenzen Karate Sunday (July 30) was on the finer points of kumite, or point sparring.
“Point sparring is like a very fast game of tag,” said Richard Mosdell, chief instructor at Kenzen Karate, in a statement. “It ends up being like a quick game of karate chess.”
Less than a year after winning silver in karate at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, Terliuga’s world changed with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Numerous athletes and coaches from Terliuga’s team were called up to fight. Some were injured, captured and even killed.
“We are from Odessa, which is currently being bombed every night by the Russians,” Terliuga said in the same statement.
Training during the war has been challenging.
“The electricity sometimes shuts out so we have to train on the mats with flashlights on, and one of the dojos in our group was destroyed by a Russian missile that crashed into the building,” Terliuga said. “Luckily this happened very late when no kids were there.”
Terliuga was joined in Saanich by her husband and coach, Volodymyr Zaretskiy. He needs special permission from the Ukrainian government when he leaves the country for international competitions or seminars due to the war. Zaretskiy has to promise he will return since the army has a list that it uses to draft the next group of men every week.
The Saanich seminar had 20 athletes attend.
“It was really great for our local athletes to see someone that competed at that level and to interact with them,” Mosdell said. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some of them. They can spend years trying to perfect what they just learned to help them to make it onto podiums.”
Terliuga is currently ranked first in her division.
“There is nobody in B.C. or in Canada as talented as she is right now,” Mosdell added. “Anzhelika has cracked the highest level of our sport.”
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Campbell River RCMP are investigating a case of attempted murder. The incident took place at approximately 7 p.m. on July 28, in a residential area located in the 900 block of Cedar Street.
A 21-year-old man was stabbed multiple times, Campbell River media relations officer Const. Maury Tyre says in a press release. Police say they took a 22-year-old suspect into custody and the two men knew one another.
This is the second stabbing incident in nine days. A July 27 stabbing investigation of a July 19 stabbing incident resulted in a drugs and firearms seizure. A 24-year-old suspect was arrested in that incident.
READ MORE: Campbell River RCMP announce major seizure of drugs and firearms
The suspect in the July 28 incident resisted police attempts to take him into custody. Two officers were injured as a result, and both were transported to Campbell River Hospital.
The suspect and victim were both taken to hospital. The victim is expected to survive. The suspect is receiving treatment as well in the hospital.
Police say drugs are believed to be a factor, but do not believe the incident is a threat to public safety.
If you have information regarding this or any crime, contact Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Happy reunion for Priscilla and Pineapple: “I cried. I was so happy!’
It happens frequently in the warmer, summer months – a door or window is left open, and within seconds, a pet budgie, or cockatiel or love bird flies through into the great wide open, perhaps never to be seen again.
Posts about missing pet birds in social media neighbourhood and community groups also become more frequent when the weather gets warmer.
But it was a Facebook post that helped Pineapple find her way back to her worried guardian Priscilla Reeves Timmons, who was devastated when her green and yellow budgie managed to get away from their South Surrey home on July 7, just before her 11th birthday.
“I cried. I was so happy to get her back!” Reeves Timmons said Monday (July 31).
Pineapple the budgie was lost, but reunited with guardian Priscilla Reeves Timmons days later thanks to West Coast Gardens staff – just in time for Reeves Timmons’ 11th birthday party. (Contributed photo)
A family member who was trying to be helpful was cleaning Pineapple’s cage while the bird and cage were outside to take advantage of the nice weather, which is when the brightly coloured budgie escaped.
READ ALSO: Mozart-loving budgies waiting for forever home at BC SPCA in Maple Ridge
Mom Debby Reeves put out a plea in a Facebook community group, but wasn’t really convinced it would help bring the bird home, having seen many of the “missing pet bird” social media posts herself.
At West Coast Gardens on 172 Street two days later – four kilometres away from Pineapple’s neighbourhood at 157 Street and 18 Avenue – staff noticed a yellow and green budgie flying around inside the store.
An employee remembered seeing a Facebook post about a missing budgie, and while they tried to contact the owner via social media, another employee – Heather Wyborn – patiently coaxed the bird with some fruit into an old bird cage in the store.
“They used a banana and she hates banana,” Reeves Timmons said.
“She must have been really hungry.”
Reeves Timmons noted that she and her family rescued Pineapple when she first appeared by their backyard barbecue last fall.
They looked for her owners then, but when no one claimed her, she became Reeves Timmon’s pet.
“She only likes Priscilla,” Debby Reeves noted.
“We got her back safely on July 9. The ladies at the garden centre were amazing,” she said, adding she couldn’t thank them enough.
A thank-you note that Reeves Timmons wrote with a drawing of Pineapple now holds a place of prominence on the garden store’s bulletin board.
The best part was that the reunion was just in time for Reeves Timmons’ 11th birthday party.
“I have a video of her when she found out (Pineapple had been found)… she was so surprised, she spit her water out!” Reeves said.
“It was shocking. I think (Pineapple is) happy to have food and water again.”
Reeves Timmons was just happy to have Pineapple back, safe and sound.
“I am just so happy she’s OK,” she said.
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SOGI123 has been around for 6 years and has been adopted by all 60 school districts as an educational resource. (Black Press file)
The back-to-school countdown is on, and SOGI 123 program will be entering into its seventh year in B.C. classrooms – and so far been well received by not only educators but 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy groups.
“We know that each child expresses themselves in their own unique way and that 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff and families still face discrimination in our education system,” Education Minister Rachna Singh said in a statement for Pride Month in June.
The government continues to try to ensure that every school is safe and that the families, students and staff can feel like they belong with no discrimination, according to Singh.
Six years ago, SOGI 123 was implemented as a set of resources that could be used by teachers, families and students to help educate on 2SLGBTQIA+ and the issues the queer community faces.
Overall, the resource has been very well received and adopted by the school districts, according to Clint Johnston, president of the B.C. Teachers Federation.
READ MORE: What really is the SOGI 123 resource in British Columbia schools?
“It has had across-the-board buy-in from education partners, us, the federation, CUPE and the ministry. So from our perception, it has done really well,” Johnson said.
Some districts are still working on delivering SOGI 123 in the way they’d like, but great progress has been made, according to Johnson.
All 60 school districts have sexual orientation and gender identity codes of conduct, along with resources like SOGI123, according to the province.
Victoria Pride Society also had a positive outlook on the curriculum, where it is going and the minor ways it might improve. All 60 school districts adopting the curriculum was a great step, according to Ace Mann, vice president and committee lead of the group.
“One of the things I liked is the fact that it was inclusive of everyone, even cis-gendered and heterosexual people, because all people have a sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Almost half of students witness or experience discrimination on sexual orientation and gender identity, according to Statistics Canada. Mann said they felt like this is why resources like SOGI 123 are so important, noting it gives representation and being represented matters.
A lot of the resources seem to be related to parents and staff, they said, and having a one-stop shop for children to access resources in one place would be a next positive step.
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B.C. Emergency Health Services is urging people with severe allergies, and parents with young children, to stay vigilant as paramedics see an increase of 911 calls for people at risk of anaphylaxis in the summertime.
With summer comes an increased risk of insect stings and exposure to allergens like peanuts, milk and eggs at picnics and barbeques. BCEHS says that leads to almost double the usual calls to 911and they want people to watch for the signs of anaphylaxis.
READ MORE:Allergy season packs a greater wallop this year
“In the fall and the winter, approximately 300 calls roughly are coming in for allergic reactions and now during the summer months, we see that generally double to about five to 600 calls a month in July, August and September,” said Brian Twaites, BCEHS paramedic public information officer.
Things to look for include severe skin rash, swollen lips and eyes, swelling in your tongue or throat with difficulty swallowing.
“Patients may have difficulty breathing, and their airways sound wheezy like their airway passages are narrowing and they can get excessive nausea and vomiting.”
Twaite highlighted the importance of Epipen and making sure to have one on your person if you have severe allergies, adding that having multiple Epipens is even better. People should also check the expiry date.
READ MORE: Malfunctioning EpiPens could harm patients, companies say
“If you’re not having a serious reaction like anaphylaxis, like if you’re having a minor allergic reaction, you can phone 811 and talk to HealthLink BC and they’ll be able to answer some questions for you and give you some guidance,” Twaites said.
If HealthLink BC feels the reaction is more serious than you thought they will connect you right away to 911 and get you the help needed.
“If you see someone who is experiencing anaphylaxis, we want you to phone 911 right away and remain calm, stay with the patient and follow the advice of our dispatch staff. They will tell you what to do, and help walk you through the process while paramedics are en route.”
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A child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29. (BC Parks)
The Minister of Environment has offered his condolences after a child was killed by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park campground, north of Summerland on Saturday, July 29.
George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, released the following statement:
“I am deeply saddened by a tragic incident involving a child at a BC Parks campground over the weekend. On Saturday, a child was injured by a falling tree at Okanagan Lake Park and has since succumbed to their injuries.
“On behalf of the ministry and all BC Parks staff, I send my deepest condolences to the child’s family and friends. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time.”
The child was struck by a falling tree and taken to hospital. They died a short time later in hospital.
The age of the victim was not released and BC Parks hasn’t said what might have caused the tree to come down.
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FILE - Actor Paul Reubens portraying Pee-wee Herman poses for a portrait while promoting “The Pee-wee Herman Show” live stage play, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Los Angeles. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died. He was 70.
Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement.
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” Reubens said in a statement released Monday with the announcement of his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
The character with his too-tight gray suit, white chunky loafers and red bow tie was best known for the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and the television series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
The Pee-wee character would become a cultural constant for much of the 1980s, though an indecent exposure arrest in 1991 would send him into entertainment exile for years.
Herman created Pee-wee when he was part of the Los Angeles improv group The Groundlings in the late 1970s. The live “Pee-wee Herman Show” debuted at a Los Angeles theater in 1981 and was a success with both kids during matinees and adults at a midnight show.
The show closely resembled the format the Saturday morning TV “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” would follow years later, with Herman living in a wild and wacky home with a series of stock-character visitors, including one, Captain Karl, played by the late “Saturday Night Live” star Phil Hartman. In the plot, Pee-wee secretly wishes to fly.
HBO would air the show as a special.
“Pee Wee got his wish to fly,” Steve Martin tweeted after his death. “Thanks Paul Reubens for the brilliant off the wall comedy.”
Reubens took Pee-wee to the big screen in 1985’s “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.” The film, in which Pee-wee’s cherished bike is stolen, was said to be loosely based on Vittorio De Sica’s Italian neo-realist classic, “The Bicycle Thief.” The film, directed by Tim Burton and co-written by Phil Hartman of “Saturday Night Live,” sent Pee-wee on a nationwide escapade. The movie was a success, grossing $40 million, and continued to spawn a cult following for its oddball whimsy.
A sequel followed three years later in the less well-received “Big Top Pee-wee,” in which Pee-wee seeks to join a circus. Reubens’ character wouldn’t get another movie starring role until 2016’s Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,” for Netflix. Judd Apatow produced Pee-wee’s big-screen revival.
His television series, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” ran for five seasons, earned 22 Emmys and attracted not only children but adults to Saturday-morning TV.
Both silly and subversive and championing nonconformity, the Pee-wee universe was a trippy place, populated by things like a talking armchair and a friendly pterodactyl. The host, who is fond of secret words and loves fruit salad so much he once married it, is prone to lines like, “I know you are, but what am I?” and “Why don’t you take a picture; it’ll last longer?” The act was a hit because it worked on multiple levels, even though Reubens insists that wasn’t the plan.
“It’s for kids,” Reubens told The Associated Press in 2010. “People have tried to get me for years to go, ‘It wasn’t really for kids, right?’ Even the original show was for kids. I always censored myself to have it be kid-friendly.
“The whole thing has been just a gut feeling from the beginning,” Reubens told the AP. “That’s all it ever is and I think always ever be. Much as people want me to dissect it and explain it, I can’t. One, I don’t know, and two, I don’t want to know, and three, I feel like I’ll hex myself if I know.”
Jimmy Kimmel posted on Instagram that “Paul Reubens was like no one else — a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time. He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met.”
Reubens’ career was derailed when he was arrested for indecent exposure in an adult movie theater in Sarasota, Florida, where he grew up. He was handed a small fine but the damage to the character was incalculable.
He became the frequent butt of late-night talk show jokes and the perception of Reubens immediately changed.
“The moment that I realized my name was going to be said in the same sentence as children and sex, that’s really intense,” Reubens told NBC in 2004. “That’s something I knew from that very moment, whatever happens past that point, something’s out there in the air that is really bad.”
Reubens said he got plenty of offers to work, but told the AP that most of them wanted to take “advantage of the luridness of my situation”,” and he didn’t want to do them.
“It just changed,” he said. “Everything changed.”
In 2001, Reubens was arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of child pornography after police seized images from his computer and photography collection, but the allegation was reduced to an obscenity charge and he was given three years probation.
Born Paul Rubenfield in Peekskill, New York, Reubens, the eldest of three children, grew up primarily in Sarasota before going to Boston University and the California Institute of the Arts.
READ ALSO: Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65
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The Battered Women’s Support Shelter is hosting the “Sweat to Support Survivors” Challenge
The Sweat To Support Survivors Challenge is raising funds to boost the Battered Women’s Support Service’s programs for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. The service’s logo portrays three women, symbolizing the stark reality that one in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence, predominantly perpetrated by an intimate partner. (BWSS/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Angela Marie MacDougall has seen the tragedy that can amount from gender-based violence up close.
The now-executive director of the Battered Women’s Support Service pivoted her career after losing a high school friend in the 1980s.
“That was when I changed the trajectory of my work, and became in some way, politicized, about ending gender-based violence,” she told Black Press Media.
MacDougall said since 2020 there has been a significant uptick in the number of outreach attempts from survivors, and according to a news release from the organization there were 94,736 outreach attempts between March 2020 and March 2022 from individuals experiencing domestic or sexual violence.
“Whatever gender equity we thought we made leading up to 2020, we’ve lost ground,” MacDougall said.
This summer, the service is running the ‘Sweat to Support Survivors’ fundraiser that seeks to promote health and wellness alongside spreading awareness of gender-based violence.
This individualized challenge is to raise money to support the service’s programs that support survivors who reach out to them.
At the participant level, MacDougall said one of the main aims of the fundraiser is to start conversations foster a sense of community based in promoting self-empowerment.
“The financial assistance that’s needed for the entire breadth of what one survivor needs to go through in order to leave a relationship is astronomical,” Sarah Jamieson, a trauma and somatics specialist at the service said in an interview.
The service’s fundraising goal is $50,000, enough to put 2,000 women through one of the offered programs according to Jamieson.
The Battered Women’s Support Service takes what Jamieson called a “multi-faceted approach” to supporting those who reach out. Alongside the crisis line that has been active since 1979, the service also offers legal advocacy, employment support, and specialized “by-and-for” supports for Black, Indigenous, and Latin-descent individuals run by members of those communities with similar lived experiences.
READ MORE: Okanagan College raising the issue of gender-based violence
Anyone can register as a single participant or with a team, and all registrants must pick an activity and a duration.
Someone can register to run for a certain number of kilometres, or go on a multi-day hiking trip – as long as it involves physical activity, there are no limits. Participants must raise funds as part of their activity, and Jamieson said no matter the amount, donations are extremely helpful.
“Movement in any capacity has the ability to break down barriers,” Jamieson said.
The top three fundraisers can win prizes, and any person who raises more than $300 will receive a free challenge-branded sweatshirt.
“It’s a really flexible way to participate, and to participate in movement that makes sense for individuals. There’s nothing prescribed in how people need to move. It’s also a way for people to engage with the issue,” MacDougall said.
Registration is open until Aug. 14, and challenge donations are accepted until Aug. 31
The service’s crisis line can be reached at 604-687-1867, or toll-free at 1-855-687-1868.
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A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. A 26-year-old Uber driver has been killed in an early morning collision in Vancouver involving three vehicles.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A 26-year-old Uber driver has been killed in an early morning collision in Vancouver involving three vehicles.
A statement from Vancouver police says a red Cadillac carrying a 17-year-old driver and three teenage passengers slammed into a taxi just before 2 a.m. at Main Street and 12th Avenue and the taxi then broadsided the Uber vehicle.
The lone driver in the Uber was killed while the taxi driver and two passengers were taken to hospital to be checked over.
The driver of the Cadillac and his passengers were also treated in hospital for various injuries, including broken bones.
Police say it was Vancouver’s third traffic fatality in 48 hours.
A 30-year-old woman was hit in east Vancouver as she crossed Kingsway in mid-block early Saturday and a 76-year-old woman died later that day when she was hit by a pickup truck while crossing Arbutus Street at 15th Avenue.
Police say the drivers of the vehicles involved in both pedestrian deaths remained at the scene.
READ ALSO: Family, friends across B.C. mourn loss of a special young man
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Electronic logging devices will be required on all commercial vehicles in B.C. starting Aug. 1. (Black Press Media file photo).
The B.C. government is mandating the use of electronic logging devices in all commercial vehicles in B.C.
The requirement takes effect across B.C. on Tuesday (Aug. 1).
ELDs automatically track drivers’ time behind the wheel and their introduction aligns with federal regulations that Transport Canada established for the inter-provincial trucking sector in 2021 with all provinces and territories behind the measure.
Enforcement of the federal regulations began on Jan. 1 and the requirement for ELDs in B.C. was announced in February, giving B.C. carriers six months to install ELDs throughout their fleets and to complete driver and dispatcher training.
Government hopes that ELDs will reduce the likelihood of driving while tired and help ensure drivers stick to the allowable regulation driving time in a day.
Leaders in communities along major highways such as Clearwater and Barriere have been pressuring government for ELDs as one way to reduce the rising number of crashes and fatalities by reducing the risks associated with driver fatigue.
READ MORE: Driver involved in notorious Hwy 5 illegal passing incident no longer in Canada
READ MORE: Mayors plea for Hwy. 5 changes after multiple fatal crashes near Clearwater, Barriere
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Travis Van Hill and his boat remain in Okanagan Lake one week after a storm capsized the vessel near Vernon. (GoFundMe photos)
Travis Van Hill’s family has been waiting for a full week now for the wreckage of his boat to be pulled from the lake.
The commercial fishing boat captain went down with his vessel Monday, July 24 during a storm on Okanagan Lake.
His body has yet to be located or resurface.
Red tape and paperwork have prevented anyone from retrieving him or his boat, according to Travis’ family.
“His body will be decomposed and won’t look like my handsome husband,” wife Kim Van Hill said.
But today, Monday, July 31, appears to be the day that action may finally take place.
WorkSafe BC confirms that recovery work is starting today.
“First and foremost, we can only imagine how difficult this situation must be for the family and friends of the missing captain,” said Yesenia Dhott, WorkSafe media relations officer.
“We are working with the employer and stakeholders to ensure the safety of everyone involved.”
A GoFundMe has also been started in memory of Travis.
“Efforts for search, rescue, and recovery have been slow and hindered by WorkSafe BC causing frustration for family and friends,” said son Lucas Pool, who started the fundraiser. “He passed doing what he loved, and was known all around the community as a glowing soul always there to help anybody in need, always putting others before himself.”
Travis is survived by his wife and four children.
A memorial is also planned to be setup at Paddlewheel Park.
Despite the tragedy, the Van Hill family has seen tremendous support from the community, including a local dealership.
Kim had Travis’ truck towed to Dodge as they key is with her husband in the lake.
“Vernon Dodge re-keyed and programmed Travis’ truck and fixed the fuel pump and gifted the charge,” Kim said, grateful for the generosity.
The body of 26-year old Eli Buruca has not been recovered from Kalamalka Lake, where he was kayaking during the same July 24 storm.
READ MORE: Frustration grows as captain still missing, boat still submerged in Okanagan Lake
READ MORE: Vernon RCMP identify missing kayaker, presumed to have drowned
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London Drugs and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) have teamed up to celebrate and support new immigrants in Canada, particularly in British Columbia. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
London Drugs and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship have teamed up to celebrate and support new immigrants in Canada, particularly in B.C.
The ICC’s Canoo Access Pass, which launched on July 20, aims to provide newcomers with not only cost savings but also access to the best experiences Canada has to offer.
“Moving to Canada comes with many challenges as newcomers adjust to their new homes, build networks, and get what they need to thrive in Canada. This partnership reflects our shared vision that a prosperous Canada is one where newcomers thrive and stay,” said Daniel Bernhard, chief executive officer for the ICC.
The Canoo app, created by ICC, is the only app that grants newcomers VIP access to over 1,400 extraordinary cultural experiences and exclusive deals from renowned Canadian brands, enabling them to unlock the finest aspects of Canada.
Membership to the Canoo app is available for newcomers who are over 18 years old and are within their first five years as Permanent Residents or have obtained Canadian citizenship within the past 12 months. Canoo app members who spend $50 on eligible purchases in-store will receive a $20 London Drugs gift card during each visit, helping immigrants access essential products at a discounted rate.
Twenty-nine per cent of B.C.’s population are immigrants, according to Statistics Canada data, and many face challenges when trying to connect with the people and culture of Canada. The citizenship rates over the past two decades droped 29.4 per cent, which has led to calls for action to ensure that immigrants feel a sense of belonging in their adopted country.
“This partnership exemplifies our commitment to fostering inclusivity, supporting our communities, and assisting newcomers in their journey to establish a bright future in Canada,” said Clint Mahlman, president and chief operating officer of London Drugs.
New immigrants to Canada are encouraged to download the Canoo app and register to benefit from the exclusive offer between July 20 and Aug. 31.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Up on Highlander Mountain, Robby Martin is hard to miss. The 6-4 285 pound lineman was in front of his teammates on the first day of high school football practice to announce his college choice.
Martin had whittled down his choice from 29 division 1 scholarships to West Virginia, Penn State, N.C. State and Maryland.
He unveiled the N.C. State gloves and his teammates started a mass celebration with him. Martin said the coaching staff, including former WVU Defensive Coordinator Tony Gibson, made him feel welcomed and so he’ll play his college football in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Martin is considered the top recruit in West Virginia.
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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.
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SHANGHAI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative medicines and vaccines, announced today the completion of patient enrollment for the China open-label extension (cOLE) of the Phase 3 NefIgArd study. The cOLE study offers an additional 9 months of treatment with Nefecon® to all qualifying patients who have completed the NefIgArd study and will evaluate the efficacy and safety of extended and repeated Nefecon® treatment in patients with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN).
The Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study which assessed the efficacy and safety of Nefecon® versus placebo on a background of optimized RAS inhibitor therapy. The study met its primary endpoint, with Nefecon® demonstrating a highly statistically significant benefit over placebo (p value < 0.0001) in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) over the two-year period of 9-months of treatment with Nefecon® or placebo and 15-months of off drug follow-up. Patients in the cOLE study will continue on RAS inhibitor therapy (ACEs and/or ARBs) and be treated for 9 months with Nefecon® at 16mg/day. At the end of the treatment period, change in eGFR and urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) will be evaluated.
"The results of the cOLE study will offer insight into the value of extended and repeated use of Nefecon® and provide very important guidance for doctors in clinical practice," said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines.
The China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) accepted Everest's New Drug Application (NDA) for Nefecon® for the treatment of IgAN in November 2022. The NMPA has also granted Nefecon® break-through therapy designation and NDA priority review. Nefecon® was the first non-oncology drug to receive break-through therapy designation in China.
About Nefecon®
Nefecon® is a patented oral, delayed release formulation of budesonide, a corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity that undergoes substantial first pass metabolism. The formulation is designed as a delayed release capsule that is enteric coated so that it remains intact until it releases budesonide to the distal ileum. Each capsule contains coated beads of budesonide that target mucosal B-cells present in the ileum where the disease originates, as per the predominant pathogenesis models.
In June 2019, Everest Medicines entered into an exclusive, royalty-bearing license agreement with Calliditas, which gives Everest Medicines exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Nefecon® in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Singapore. The agreement was extended in March 2022 to include South Korea as part of Everest Medicine's territories.
Nefecon® was approved in the United States under accelerated approval based on a reduction in proteinuria. Recently announced topline results from the global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial NefIgArd demonstrated a statistically significant benefit for Nefecon® over placebo in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), a measure of renal function.
About Everest Medicines
Everest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules, many of which are in late-stage clinical development. The Company's therapeutic areas of interest include renal diseases, infectious diseases, mRNA platform and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.
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The Makers of WHOLLY® AVOCADO are Giving 10 Fans a Chance to Win One Year's Supply of products - and more - for National Avocado Day
The Makers of WHOLLY® AVOCADO are Giving 10 Fans a Chance to Win One Year's Supply of products - and more - for National Avocado Day
America's No.1 refrigerated guacamole and avocado brand also taps beloved Olympian, Shawn Johnson East, to spotlight versatility and convenience of WHOLLY® AVOCADO products
ORANGE, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Avocado Day, the makers of WHOLLY® AVOCADO are celebrating by giving 10 lucky fans a year's supply of WHOLLY® AVOCADO products — made with real ingredients and hand-scooped Hass avocados — and a $350 gift card.
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"National Avocado Day is one of our fans' favorite times of the year, and we wanted to make it extra fun for people everywhere with this incredible giveaway that will have them celebrating all year long," said Chris Monahan, brand manager of WHOLLY® products. "Our refrigerated avocado products are always ripe and always ready, and they make everyday snacking simpler and more convenient for our valued fans."
To amp up the fun, the makers of WHOLLY® AVOCADO are partnering with Olympic gold medalist and mother of two Shawn Johnson East to spotlight the versatility and convenience of WHOLLY® AVOCADO products. Johnson East will be helping current and new brand aficionados get involved in the sweepstakes via content on her Instagram page.
Fans may register for one of 10 chances to win a year's supply of free WHOLLY® products and a $350 gift card by following the brand on Instagram (@eatWHOLLY), liking Shawn Johnson East's WHOLLY® AVOCADO reel, and tagging @eatwholly and @shawnjohnson in your own "not my hands" challenge attempts using WHOLLY® AVOCADO products. Contest rules and information here.
Finally, fans can indulge in a number of easy and tasty recipes while they're celebrating National Avocado Day. For example:
Avocado Sushi Roll : The perfect recipe for an at-home sushi night. This recipe is super easy, kid-friendly and a total crowd-pleaser.
Burrata Avocado Pizza : Who doesn't love an easy pizza recipe? This vegetarian pizza has avocado, burrata and tomatoes. Vegetarian lunch or dinner in just 20 minutes.
Avocado-Chickpea Mediterranean Salad : Fast, delicious and filled with robust flavor, this chickpea salad will have you buying the same ingredients every week.
Chicken-Avocado Rollups : These easy chicken-avocado rollups are fantastic for lunch, a midday snack or an appetizer for groups. With creamy avocado and a little bit of Greek yogurt and lime juice, they have the perfect balance of satisfying ingredients and zesty flavor.
Avocado Pudding : With less than five ingredients and in just five minutes, you can whip up this thick and creamy avocado pudding, a fun and delicious dessert you can even serve as an after-school snack.
Too busy to prep a dish? The WHOLLY® brand line features ready-to-serve avocado in three varieties: diced, smashed and chunky. All products are gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, keto-friendly and contain no added preservatives. Available in 4-ounce trays, as well as convenient 2-ounce single-serve minis, WHOLLY® AVOCADO can be used as a salad topper, in poke bowls, on avocado toast, as a sandwich spread or as a dip.
WHOLLY® products are available at retailers throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.eatwholly.com.
ABOUT THE WHOLLY® BRAND
The WHOLLY® brand, leader in ready-to-eat avocado innovation, is best known for WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE, America's No. 1 refrigerated guacamole, and WHOLLY® AVOCADO. Known for food safety and quality, all WHOLLY® products are made with hand-scooped Hass avocados and are gluten free with no preservatives added. High-pressure technology (HPT) is used to help extend the shelf life of the products and maintain the avocado's delicious flavors and nutrients, while eliminating potentially harmful bacteria. The WHOLLY® brand is part of MegaMex Foods, one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the U.S. focused on re-imagining Mexican flavor. For more information and recipe ideas, visit www.eatwholly.com, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
ABOUT MEGAMEX FOODS, LLC.
MegaMex Foods, one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the U.S., is focused on re-imagining Mexican flavor in restaurants and home kitchens across the country. MegaMex Foods is proudly committed to authentic ingredients and providing a real solution for achieving true Mexican flavors with trusted products, including WHOLLY®, LA VICTORIA®, HERDEZ®, EMBASA® , DOÑA MARÍA®, BÚFALO® and DON MIGUEL® brands. Founded by Herdez del Fuerte and Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL), MegaMex Foods is headquartered in Orange, California, with facilities in Texas and Mexico. MegaMex Foods has two operating plants, numerous manufacturing partners and over 4,000 employees. For more information, visit www.megamexfoods.com and www.mmxfoodservice.com.
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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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I’ve gotta start with this story today because it is just beyond the pale: You likely remember North Carolina Rep. Tricia Cotham. She’s the lawmaker who switched parties just three months after taking office, giving Republicans a supermajority and the votes they needed to ban abortion. There were lots of theories as to why Cotham became a Republican—the primary one being that she was offended that Democrats weren’t kissing her ass enough. But according to a report from The New York Times, the reason for her switch is actually far more nefarious: she was a Republican plant.
“[W]hat was unusual—and not publicly known at the time—was that the influential people who had privately encouraged Ms. Cotham to run were Republicans, not Democrats. One was Tim Moore, the redoubtable Republican speaker of the state House. Another was John Bell, the Republican majority leader.”
While there’s no saying for certain whether Republicans knew she was a weak link or if Cotham ran knowing she would switch parties, her behavior seems to indicate the latter. Democrats and other political allies tell the NYT, for example, that she ignored their messages and well-wishes; Cotham refused to meet or take phone calls from Planned Parenthood; and her top campaign donors were PACs that generally give almost exclusively to Republicans.
All of which is to say: she defrauded voters, and Republicans helped her.
Speaking of attacks on democracy, let’s talk about Ohio: As the special election to raise ballot measure standards approaches, Republicans have decided they’re not taking any chances, and are suing to keep a pro-choice amendment off the ballot and as far away from voters as possible. The suit was filed mere days after the more than 700,000 signatures turned in by pro-choice activists were verified—and soon after polls showed that 58% of Ohio voters support enshrining abortion in the state constitution, and that 57% oppose Issue 1 (which would raise ballot measure standards). Quite a coincidence!
Really and truly: How many different ways can Republicans make clear that they don’t give a shit about what voters want?
If you’re a regular reader, you know we’ve been following the ballot measure fight in Ohio closely—not only because of the impact it will have there, but because it’s expected to be a sign of what’s to come in other states. (Both in terms of pro-choice activism and conservative attacks on democracy.)
The short version is that Republicans and anti-choice organizations have been absolutely unrelenting: They’re trying to push through Issue 1—which would mandate ballot measures get 60% of the vote to pass instead of a simple majority, and would require signatures come from every county in the state, making it near-impossible for citizens to get an issue in front of voters at all. At the same time, anti-choice groups are spending millions of dollars on ad campaigns falsely claiming that the amendment would allow minors to get gender-affirming surgery without parental permission. This isn’t even the first time conservatives have sued to keep the measure away from voters!
From Lauren Blauvelt, a spokesperson for Ohioans United for Reproductive Freedom:
“Anti-choice extremists know they can't win at the ballot box, so they are resorting to dirty tricks to try to silence the voices of Ohioans. A clear majority of Ohioans support reproductive freedom, so we expected desperate challenges like this one.”
The latest suit claims that pro-choice groups didn’t list the laws that would be repealed should the amendment be adopted—which, they argue, should invalidate the petition altogether. The suit also does something clever: it claims that the pro-choice amendment wouldn’t just repeal not the state’s abortion ban, but parental consent laws. (‘Parents’ rights’ has been a huge part of the anti-choice strategy in Ohio.) The whole thing is just a nightmare.
In related news: CBS News reports that Illinois Republican mega-donor Richard Uihlein is funding the majority of the campaign against against Ohio’s pro-choice ballot measure.
Florida Republicans are similarly terrified about what an abortion rights ballot measure will mean for their future—and they should be. POLITICO reports that Democrats see amendments for abortion and marijuana as a possible inroads to take back the state by boosting turnout. Democratic state Rep. Anna Eskamani pointed to enthusiasm over the pro-choice measure as an energizing force: “It reminds people what is at stake, it gives us a platform.”
Also in Florida, The Guardian reports that some Republicans are suffering “DeSantis-fatigue” as the governor flubs his presidential campaign, and The 19th looks at how the future of abortion rights in the state could hinge on Hispanic voters.
This is important: Alabama healthcare providers have filed a lawsuit against state Attorney General Steve Marshall today, in an effort to stop him from prosecuting anyone who helps people leave the state for abortion care. The suit points to a radio interview Marshall gave, in which he said volunteers who helped a Louisiana woman travel out-of-state for an abortion would face “conspiracy” and “accessory” charges in Alabama.
The suit was filed by the ACLU of Alabama on behalf of two clinics and an OBGYN. A similar lawsuit was also filed today on behalf of the Yellowhammer Fund. The groups are seeking a ruling that makes clear the state can’t prosecute anyone who providers referrals or help getting an out-of-state appointment. From Robin Marty, operations director of the West Alabama Women’s Center, one of the clinics in the suit:
“When we cannot share information with patients about all of their options during pregnancy, including those options that are legal and available outside Alabama, the physician-patient relationship is put in jeopardy and our patients are harmed.”
In more news about the ways anti-abortion states are seeking to punish abortion providers and activists: Indiana abortion provider Dr. Caitlin Bernard—who was targeted by state attorney general Todd Rokita after speaking up about a 10-year old rape victim denied abortion care in Ohio—has received her “letter of reprimand.” After a year-long harassment campaign by Rokita, Bernard was censured by the state medical board for what they say was a violation of her patients’ privacy. In reality, this was state-funded retribution for speaking out about the consequences of abortion bans. And, of course, is meant to scare other doctors from talking about the same in the future.
Also in Indiana, abortion rights supporters gathered this weekend in anticipation of the state ban going into effect tomorrow. Healthcare worker Janette Cobb, who stopped working in reproductive rights after Roe was overturned, said, “It broke my heart to leave abortion care.” She thinks about her patients often, Cobb said:
“They deserve access to their bodies. They deserve to be able to decide for themselves whether or not they want to be pregnant. And what will they do now?”
It’s likely that more legal challenges to the ban will be on the way.
Abortion, Every Day reported last week that anti-abortion centers in Vermont were suing over the state’s new law that bans lying to women or using deceptive advertising. The groups claim it’s a free speech violation (?!) and complain that they’re being targeted. A lawyer with Alliance Defending Freedom—the group defending the centers, and the conservative legal powerhouse behind the mifepristone lawsuit—told VTDigger that lawmakers “didn’t apply this law to anyone except for pro-life facilities…and so this law is different, because of that viewpoint discrimination.”
Or, maybe it’s just that crisis pregnancy centers are well-known for their shaming and lying! Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark says she’s looking forward to defending the legislation in court: “The law prohibits lying and deception in the marketplace. Who would be against that?”
If you want a reminder for why politicians should have nothing to do with legislating pregnancy, this quote from a New Jersey Democrat will do the trick. POLITICO spoke to Kevin Egan, who is being tapped to replace his father, retiring assemblymember Joe Egan. When asked about how he would have voted on the “Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act,” which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution, the younger Egan said that while he was “100 percent pro-choice,” he still had reservations: “It’s a woman’s right at the end of the day, but I just wish they would decide earlier on about what they would want to do.” Huh?
POLITICO suggests that perhaps Egan fell prey to Republican scare tactics about women getting abortions right up until their due date, but it’s the “I just wish they would decide earlier” that made me furious. We all know that when people seek out abortions later in pregnancy, it is not often because of a ‘decision’—but because that choice was made for them by lawmakers who enacted hurdles to earlier care. It’s bad enough that politicians are making these decisions at all; the least they can do is learn the truth about abortion. ‘
Quick hits:
An Ohio man has been indicted by a grand jury for threatening to burn down a local Planned Parenthood;
More on the Illinois law preventing anti-abortion centers from lying to women;
Abortion could be available in Wisconsin soon, legal experts say;
For the second year in a row, Baltimore, Maryland is making grants available for abortion funds, which are seeing a massive increase in the number of out-of-state patients who need their help;
Washington’s stockpile of mifepristone remains untouched while the medication’s future is battled out in the courts—but the governor’s office says they’ll distribute the pills should they get close to their five-year expiration date;
In the Nation
President Joe Biden has decided to keep Space Command in Colorado, the Associated Press reports, undoing Trump’s plan to move the headquarters to Alabama. Space Command’s permanent home has been the center of a broader fight over whether the federal government can decline contracts or refuse to buy or lease buildings based on whether they’re located in an anti-abortion state. (Republicans, preemptively furious over the possibility that Space Command might be kept in Colorado, have proposed legislation and spending bill amendments that would prohibit the government from doing as much.)
While Biden Administration officials have denied reports that they were considering remaining in Colorado because of Alabama’s abortion ban, it seems reasonable to me that you wouldn’t want to move a bunch of service members to a place where they can’t get the full spectrum of healthcare they need.
Speaking of the military: Republicans are an increasingly tough spot as Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s ‘protest’ of the Pentagon’s abortion policy stretches on. Tuberville has already held up hundreds of military nominations and promotions—not exactly a good move for a party that claims to care about the nation’s readiness. And in related news, we might be on the brink of a shutdown because Republicans are insistent on inserting abortion restrictions into spending bills. More on both of these issues after the August recess.
Meanwhile, the Des Moines Register has more on Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Iowa last week, where she talked about abortion rights. You can watch her full remarks here, but I just had to flag this quote:
“Women in our country are having miscarriages in toilets…Laws are passed that make no exceptions for cases of rape and incest. … How dare these supposed leaders decide they're in a better position to tell [a woman] what's in her best interest than she is to know.”
Harris also said something that I’ve written about a lot over the last year: “As I travel the country, it becomes clear to me that so many people in these state legislatures don’t even know how women’s bodies work.” It’s depressing because it’s so fucking true.
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Ron DeSantis is on the anti-abortion movement’s shitlist at the moment. After the Florida governor dodged questions about a federal abortion ban in a recent interview with Megyn Kelly, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America called his position “unacceptable.” Also notable is that SBA president Marjorie Dannenfelser used our favorite word, ‘consensus’, three times in her statement":
“The American people have expressed a clear consensus for protecting babies in the womb…the pro-life movement and the American people deserve a president who will boldly advocate this consensus. Gov. DeSantis’s dismissal of this task is unacceptable to prolife voters. A consensus is already formed.”
We get it, we get it. You want voters to believe that Americans are anti-abortion. Too bad the stats don’t bear that out, Marjorie!
Speaking of Republicans’ war on language: at the Lincoln Dinner on Friday night, former vice president Mike Pence renewed his support for a 15-week abortion ban by calling for “a minimum national standard” on abortion.
Criminalizing Care
Idaho Republicans are showing exactly how they plan to criminalize abortion care in the state. Journalists Rachel Sun and Laura Guido report that the Idaho Freedom Caucus sent a threatening letter to hospitals last month, questioning their abortion reporting numbers and reiterating the criminal penalties for failure to accurately report on the abortions they’ve provided. Idaho Hospital Association spokesperson Greg Morrison said, “It really seemed like an unusual request going around the Department of Health and Welfare to get information that is protected by state law.”
From the letter:
“Has your hospital performed any of the induced abortions that are required to be reported? If so, has your hospital been in compliance with Idaho’s induced abortion reporting law? If not, is there a reasonable explanation, and will you please provide your induced abortion data so we can make informed policy decisions?”
The letter was signed by multiple Idaho Republicans, including Sen. Scott Herndon who you may remember as the guy who said that a teenager being raped by a family member is “merely natural circumstances.” He also told a story about a Montana woman who wrote a book about being raped by her stepfather and how, “That child that she actually had proved to be incredibly cathartic for her and a huge blessing in her life.” So, an all-around charmer.
More on the letter from reporters Sun and Guido:
“The letter stems from testimony by Ken McClure, the legal counsel for the Idaho Medical Association, in which he stated during a March 29 hearing for HB 374 that hospitals needed the freedom to deal with pregnancy complications without fear of legal prosecution. In the letter, the IFC pointed to an apparent discrepancy between McClure’s statement and reported abortions, pointing to the fact that only five of the state’s 44 counties reported abortions in the past 11 years…”
To me, this is a clear indication that lawmakers plan to punish anyone who speaks out against abortion bans. McClure testified against a ban, and so Republicans are using the power of their office to harass hospitals. It’s the same thing that happened with Indiana AG Toddy Rokita going after Dr. Caitlin Bernard. It’s punitive, and meant to have a chilling effect.
Abortion Online
Social media giant Meta is coming under increased scrutiny for how it treats abortion, especially in the wake of a Nebraska teenager being sentenced to 90 days in jail for self-managing an abortion—a prosecution made possible because law enforcement accessed the girl’s Facebook messages. Today in Slate, reporter Jennifer Neda John updates us on Meta’s Oversight Board, which is expected to announce recommendations soon on how they’ll treat abortion-related content.
John writes that the company is woefully underprepared to moderate content about abortion, and reports that abortion misinformation is everywhere on Facebook. From graphic images that remain up for months to ads promoting abortion ‘reversal’ and other lies—misinformation has been viewed millions of times on the website. Meanwhile, abortion rights groups trying to put out accurate (and vital) information have their content blocked.
One of John’s recommendations for how the company should move forward is really important; she says Meta should treat abortion as a public health issue. Which it is! She looks to the way that the company adopted special rules about Covid as a possible model:
“Just as Meta pointed users toward accurate information through the COVID-19 Information Center, it could elevate facts about abortion from medical experts. Recommendation algorithms could prioritize credible sources while limiting the visibility of unreliable content. Posts that discuss abortion could be accompanied by an information panel, as outlined in YouTube’s policies. Jackie Rotman, founder of the Center for Intimacy Justice, suggested that Meta could institute a third-party verification process for reproductive health organizations that would protect their content from arbitrary moderation.”
This is a terrific recommendation, and we’re going to need as many ideas like this as possible. I refuse to be optimistic, but I’m still going to keep my fingers crossed that Meta will do the right thing.
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The Santa Fe Police Department announced a new drone program last week. The department said the five new drones will be employed in search and rescue missions, among other uses .
Deputy Chief of Police Operations Matthew Champlin said the drones will also be used for officer safety when approaching a potentially armed person or getting aerial footage of a crime scene or developing situation.
“If we had something let's say happening at a mall or at the plaza or anything where we would put a drone up in, it would be beneficial for a sergeant to be able to see the aerial view of something and make command decisions based on that,” he said.
Drones are not new to law enforcement in the state. The New Mexico State Police, Albuquerque Police Department and Bernalillo County Sheriff, among others, make use of them.
Champlin said the drones will not be used to invade privacy of citizens or surveil for crime.
Jennifer Burrill is the president-elect of the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and told the Santa Fe New Mexican on Friday that use of drones by local law enforcement is still “deeply concerning” and is something her organization will be monitoring.
The American Civil Liberties Union also released a report last week saying that there is very little oversight or accountability for the over 1,400 police departments in the U.S. that use drones. It also cited examples of police departments using drones for routine patrols or to respond to 911 calls, including ones regarding wellness checks, mental health evaluations and noise complaints.
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Earlier this year New Mexico State Treasurer Laura Montoya put several large corporations on a caution list over concerns around child labor in their supply chains. But three months later, she reversed that decision for Walmart after meetings with the company.
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Earlier this year New Mexico State Treasurer Laura Montoya put several large corporations on a caution list over concerns around child labor in their supply chains. But three months later, she reversed that decision for Walmart after meetings with the company.
On Monday she recommended removing Walmart from the state’s caution list and upgrading its status to “buy.” This comes after Montoya joined several other state treasurers earlier this year unpausing investments in Walmart, Amazon and PepsiCo following an investigation by the New York Times alleging they used illegal labor in their supply chains.
Chavi Keeney Nana is the director of the Equitable Global Supply Chain Program at the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, which coordinates shareholder advocacy efforts and has had success securing workers’ rights. She called Montoya’s decision premature.
“I would want to know, before taking Walmart off a caution list, what evidence the state treasurer received to be confident that Walmart is actually improving on its record.”
Keeney Nana said investors are no longer willing to take companies at their word.
“We want to continue to have these discussions with companies. But we also need them to show us the material that backs up what they say.”
Montoya was unavailable for comment before this story aired.
In her letter to Walmart she says she made the decision based on meetings between her office and Walmart officials and the company’s stated commitment to ensure its suppliers comply with child labor laws.
She also noted Walmart’s pledge to take action against such suppliers.
Keeney Nana said the focus should be on the children.
“The main priority for us is that children are working at ages and under conditions where they are safe, and that their primary primary goal and job is that they're in school,” she said.
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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.
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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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SHANGHAI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative medicines and vaccines, announced today the completion of patient enrollment for the China open-label extension (cOLE) of the Phase 3 NefIgArd study. The cOLE study offers an additional 9 months of treatment with Nefecon® to all qualifying patients who have completed the NefIgArd study and will evaluate the efficacy and safety of extended and repeated Nefecon® treatment in patients with IgA Nephropathy (IgAN).
The Phase 3 NefIgArd clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study which assessed the efficacy and safety of Nefecon® versus placebo on a background of optimized RAS inhibitor therapy. The study met its primary endpoint, with Nefecon® demonstrating a highly statistically significant benefit over placebo (p value < 0.0001) in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) over the two-year period of 9-months of treatment with Nefecon® or placebo and 15-months of off drug follow-up. Patients in the cOLE study will continue on RAS inhibitor therapy (ACEs and/or ARBs) and be treated for 9 months with Nefecon® at 16mg/day. At the end of the treatment period, change in eGFR and urine protein to creatinine ratio (UPCR) will be evaluated.
"The results of the cOLE study will offer insight into the value of extended and repeated use of Nefecon® and provide very important guidance for doctors in clinical practice," said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines.
The China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) accepted Everest's New Drug Application (NDA) for Nefecon® for the treatment of IgAN in November 2022. The NMPA has also granted Nefecon® break-through therapy designation and NDA priority review. Nefecon® was the first non-oncology drug to receive break-through therapy designation in China.
About Nefecon®
Nefecon® is a patented oral, delayed release formulation of budesonide, a corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity that undergoes substantial first pass metabolism. The formulation is designed as a delayed release capsule that is enteric coated so that it remains intact until it releases budesonide to the distal ileum. Each capsule contains coated beads of budesonide that target mucosal B-cells present in the ileum where the disease originates, as per the predominant pathogenesis models.
In June 2019, Everest Medicines entered into an exclusive, royalty-bearing license agreement with Calliditas, which gives Everest Medicines exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Nefecon® in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Singapore. The agreement was extended in March 2022 to include South Korea as part of Everest Medicine's territories.
Nefecon® was approved in the United States under accelerated approval based on a reduction in proteinuria. Recently announced topline results from the global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial NefIgArd demonstrated a statistically significant benefit for Nefecon® over placebo in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), a measure of renal function.
About Everest Medicines
Everest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules, many of which are in late-stage clinical development. The Company's therapeutic areas of interest include renal diseases, infectious diseases, mRNA platform and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.
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This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law.
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As the Strat prepares for large crowds for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, a major room renovation project resulted in declines in revenue for the second quarter.
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As the Strat prepares for large crowds for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, a major room renovation project resulted in declines in revenue for the second quarter.
The Boulevard Suite is seen on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Strat in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Stratosphere is seen on Monday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Entertainment Inc., operator of the Strat and the PT’s Pub chain, saw second-quarter revenue and earnings decline mostly as a result of room renovations taking several Strat rooms offline during the quarter that ended June 30.
Executives with the company on Monday reported that work crews completed the renovation of 537 rooms and the resort’s pool deck to be certain that the property would be ready to accommodate thousands of visitors that will be in Las Vegas in November for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race and February’s Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium.
Golden, which has the largest gaming tavern footprint in Nevada, opened one new branded Nevada gaming tavern in April, has six taverns under contract to be acquired and agreements for three greenfield development sites.
“Ongoing room and pool renovations at the Strat, which were completed at the end of June, negatively impacted second-quarter results,” Golden CEO Blake Sartini said in the call. “Despite weaker results from our casino resorts segment, our locals casinos continued their strong performance.”
In the earnings call with investors Monday, Sartini said the recently completed sale of the Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Maryland resulted in $175 million being devoted to company debt retirement and the payment of a $2-a-share dividend. In addition, the Golden board authorized a $100 million share buyback.
Charles Protell, Golden’s president and chief financial officer, told investors on the call that the dividend, payable Aug. 25 to shareholders of record Aug. 11, was a one-time payout that may not continue in future quarters.
Golden shares, traded on the Nasdaq exchange, were down 28 cents, 0.7 percent, to $42.34 a share on above-average volume.
Contact Richard N. Velotta at rvelotta@reviewjournal.com or 702-477-3893. Follow @RickVelotta on Twitter
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The Las Vegas Summer Market brings together thousands of insiders in the furniture, home decor and gift industries to see the latest trends.
Melonie Young, Hospitality sales manager at Propac Images, right, talks to Jenn Turnbull, left, and Gail Doukakis of Prescott, Ariz. in the about their Ghroma Brush Set in the Propac Images showroom during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Conventioneers arrive for the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
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Isabelle Alpert, from left, Linda Lawrence, and Patti Mu, all of Thousand Oaks, Calif., take a selfie at the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Glasses are shown at Ryan Simkhai Eyeshop during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Conventioneers mingle at the Stephen Young showroom during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Cody Elderkin, and Scarlett Pignatello work on the Thymes Sienna Sage Collection at the Stephen Young showroom during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Stephen Young, talks about his Thymes Sienna Sage Collection with Dani Simkhai of Los Angeles, right, and Kate Kirwood in the Stephen Young showroom during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Thymes Sienna Sage Collection is shown at the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Conventioneers mingle outside The Gerson Companies showroom at the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
A Maileg House of Miniatures display is shown during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
A Maileg House of Miniatures display is shown during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
A Maileg House of Miniatures display is shown at the Maileg booth during the biannual Las Vegas Market home furnishing and decor trade show at the World Market Center in Las Vegas Monday, July 31, 2023. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Moonglow, one company on the Summer Market’s show floor, makes jewelry and clothing products, including the phase of the moon from any date from 1920 to 2030. (Sean Hemmersmeier/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lovinflame makes candles and tabletop fire pits, which offers wind-resistant and clean-burning flames using water-soluable, non-toxic and ethanol-free fuel. (Sean Hemmersmeier/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Summer Market, held in the 5.3-million-square-foot World Market Center, will bring tens of thousands of industry insiders from over 70 countries to Sin City this week.
Exhibitors, at the biannual event organized by ANDMORE, show off some of the latest trends and products in furniture, decor and gifts. Following a Monday tour of the market, the Las Vegas Review-Journal is showcasing some of most interesting items — and award-winning — products on display from bar cabinets to personalized jewelry.
Moonglow, one company on the Summer Market’s show floor, makes jewelry and clothing products, including the phase of the moon from any date from 1920 to 2030, said Tara McGowan, Moonglow’s director of sales.
“You can choose any moon date of choice to remember a significant event whether it’s a birthday, wedding or anniversary,” she said.
The Moonglow jewelry also can glow in the dark.
Another interesting product on the show floor were candles and tabletop fire pits made by Lovinflame, which offers wind-resistant and clean-burning flames using water-soluable, non-toxic and ethanol-free fuel, according to Allen Phan, the business development manager for Lovinflame.
“We focus on portability with fire so you can carry one of these products from inside your home to sitting out on a patio easily,” he said.
The flames are hot enough to warm an area and only light in the stainless steel wick of each product and can be put out easily with water.
People’s Choice awards
Four products at the Summer Market won “People’s Choice” awards in the following categories: gift, furniture, home decor and temporary gift. The winning products were voted on by buyers at the market and were selected among a group of 40 finalists.
Winning in the furniture category is a mahogany carved bar cabinet made by Virgina-based Hooker Furnishings. The cabinet is part of a new brand for Hooker Furnishings called M, which is focused on millennial and Gen Z customers and have sleeker and more modern designs, said Kristin Hawkins, the senior director of public relations for Hooker Furnishings.
She said the company was glad to receive the award for the bar cabinet since it wanted to use the Summer Market to push out the M brand and “broaden” the company’s presence in the western U.S.
This sentiment of attracting business on the West Coast was shared by Propac Images, the company behind the winning product for the home decor category — Chroma Brush Set images, which is abstract art in a white mat frame. The company was “excited” to get the distinction from voters since it can generate more attention for the Alabama-based wall decor company, said Leeanne Vaughn, the key accounts manager for Propac Images.
“This showroom and event helps us get connected to West Coast customers and this award can boost our sales reputation,” she said.
The Summer Market is seen as the natural place for manufacturers to begin dialogue with buyers especially in the West since this is the only trade show of its kind in the region, said Stephen Young, the president of his namesake Stephen Young company, a Los Angeles-based sales agency that represents more than 60 companies.
“There are no other Western cities that host this size of show or have this large of a permanent showroom,” he said. “Las Vegas really is the only city in the western region with the right scale.”
Young’s company represented the winning product for the gift category — the Sienna Sage Collection, which includes hand washes, body lotions and candles.
The winning product in the temporary gift category was the Maileg House of Miniatures, a mini-toy house made by Maileg, a Danish children’s toy company. Winning the award helps the company sell its mission of getting kids to return to more imaginative forms of play, according to Jessica Barber, the wholesale account manager for Maileg’s North and South America operations.
“This shows we are doing something right,” Barber said.
Contact Sean Hemmersmeier at shemmersmeier@reviewjournal.com or @seanhemmers34 on Twitter.
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Alysha Clark continues to be a source of steadiness and consistency off the Aces bench this season.
Las Vegas Aces forward Alysha Clark (7) prepares to shoot a three-pointer during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
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With 6:28 on the clock and the Aces leading by five during their 104-91 win against the Dallas Wings Sunday, All-Star point guard and 2022 WNBA Finals MVP Chelsea Gray made the play of the game.
Gray, facing an expiring shot clock, threw down a series of hesitations and behind-the-back and through-the-legs dribbles, then drove to the rim. She was met by three Wings defenders, but somehow found a crease to throw the ball back out to teammate Alysha Clark, waiting at the left wing of the 3-point line.
“I saw three people jump, so I knew somebody had to be open,” Gray said Sunday. “As long as I get a little bit of hang time in the air, I could maybe find somebody.”
Clark nailed the shot, completing the highlight-reel play. It was her fourth 3 of the night — she was perfect from beyond the arc Sunday, scoring 12 points — and the 30th made 3 of her career.
The 23-2 Aces host the 14-11 Atlanta Dream at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena, where they will be looking for even more contributions from Clark.
Of the 58 players to reach the 300-made-3s milestone in WNBA history, Clark’s 38.86 3-point percentage ranks sixth, according to Across the Timeline. She only trails sharpshooting legends like Sue Bird, Allie Quigley, former MVP Elena Delle Donne, current Duke coach Kara Lawson and the Aces’ own Kelsey Plum, who actually holds the highest percentage at 39.42 percent.
“(Clark)’s been huge for us on both ends of the floor,” Gray said.
The Aces’ depth has taken a massive hit during the past couple weeks. Two-time MVP Candace Parker’s fractured left foot promoted impactful reserve Kiah Stokes into the starting lineup. The team also has to deal with the fallout from Riquna Williams’ arrest in connection to a domestic violence investigation, with her absence from the Aces’ rotation being the least-important consequence.
Clark, in the meantime, has been the team’s most consistent reserve by a large margin. She’s continued to do what she’s done her entire career, be an elite role player who can shoot and defend multiple positions. It’s the same skills which helped Clark win two championships with the Seattle Storm in 2018 and 2020.
Through 25 games, she’s averaging seven points, on 48.5 percent shooting while making 42.5 percent of her 3s. Clark is also averaging three rebounds and 0.6 points despite playing her least number of minutes per game (21.7) since 2014, her third season in the league.
Clark is also on a bit of a hot streak from 3. She’s 12-of-18 — 66.7 percent — during her past five games and has scored at least six points 16 times this season, including six of the past seven games.
Her integration into the Aces’ system has seemed flawless at times, but Clark said she did have to make adjustments upon her arrival in Las Vegas. The veteran wing had started 207 of her past 212 regular-season games before joining the Aces. She said learning the rhythm of being a reserve took some time.
“It’s like riding a bike,” Clark said. “You just go out there and do what you do, so there’s no extra added pressure for me. I’m used to that. I’m used to being in this type of position.”
Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on Twitter.
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Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled to find his rhythm and precision during Monday’s practice, of which the third-down offense and two-minute drill were emphasized.
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Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane speaks to the media during training camp at the Intermountain Health Performance Center on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Henderson. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders defense stole the spotlight from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the offense during Monday’s practice.
Garoppolo struggled to find his rhythm and precision during the session, of which the third-down offense and two-minute drill were the heavy emphasis.
To keep things in perspective, it was not a fully padded practice. There was no hitting, and physicality was limited to the bare-minimum body contact among linebackers and defensive backs and their offensive counterparts.
But it was an encouraging sign nonetheless for a defense that has been the team’s Achilles’ heel for years.
“A blue-collar, gritty defense that’s stingy, always attacking the ball, making plays, making turnovers,” said linebacker Robert Spillane, who also signed in the offseason, when asked last weekend what characteristics he wants the defense to be defined by.
For a good chunk of the nearly two-hour indoor practice, those were the characteristics on display. There was tight coverage downfield, and defenders were making breaks on the ball to either bat away passes or, on one occasion, intercept a pass.
That kind of play needs to translate to games for the Raiders to have a fighting chance to improve on last season’s 6-11 record. They have forced an NFL-worst 58 turnovers since 2019. Spillane’s former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, forced 110 in that same period.
“At the end of the day, there’s not much difference between a 2- and a 4-yard gain, but when you make those splash turnover plays, those really affect the outcome of games,” Spillane said. “Good defenses get PBUs (pass breakups), make tackles. Great defenses turn the ball over and score a touchdown, so that’s what we’re looking to do.”
It’s all just chatter at this point, but Monday there was visible evidence that the Raiders are beginning to heed the message.
“Usually when you talk to these guys, they’re driven by goals, right?” defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said. “And if you show them … turnovers and takeaways, it correlates to winning.”
Added Spillane: “It comes down to leadership, showing guys what we want to be as a defense. And not just by talking in the meetings. Going out there and practicing every day, showing that effort, showing the attack on the football.”
Spillane isn’t shy about putting some monetary value on it, either.
“Good players make 100 tackles, they might get a contract the next year, they might not,” he said. “You are a linebacker with five-plus turnovers, you’re going to be in this league a long time. So I’m telling the guys to find ways to get that ball out and make plays.”
On Monday, defensive backs Tyler Hall and Isaiah Pola-Mao, Spillane and linebacker Amari Burney in particular were making aggressive plays, with Pola-Mao coming up with the interception.
“It’s having 11 hungry football players who are on the same page, who are running the same defenses, who are communicating with each other, who are flying to the ball … trying to steal that ball from him at all costs,” Spillane said.
On the other side of the ball, offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi said he wasn’t overly concerned with Garoppolo’s inconsistent day.
“I think it’s just practice from everybody,” Lombardi said. “Everybody on the team … is going through that phase in camp where every day is a different day and every day is a learning experience. You’re going to make some mistakes, and you’re going to learn from them and help you to get better the next day.”
Garoppolo would have thrown back-to-back interceptions at one point, but it appeared as if rookie linebacker Amari Burney dropped the ball as he fell.
“We’ve just got to coach it and correct it and move on and try to get better tomorrow,” Lombardi said.
Contact Vincent Bonsignore at vbonsignore@reviewjournal.com. Follow @VinnyBonsignore on Twitter.
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Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
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Angus Cloud attends the 2021 GQ Men of the Year Party at The West Hollywood EDITION on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in West Hollywood, Calif. Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on the HBO series "Euphoria," has died. He was 25. Cloud's publicist, Cait Bailey, said McCloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Angus Cloud, a cast member in the HBO drama series "Euphoria," poses at the premiere of the series at the ArcLight Hollywood, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on the HBO series "Euphoria," has died. He was 25. Cloud's publicist, Cait Bailey, said McCloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Angus Cloud arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif. Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on the HBO series "Euphoria," has died. He was 25. Cloud's publicist, Cait Bailey, said McCloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
LOS ANGELES — Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.
“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He had a supporting role in his first film, “The Line,” a college drama starring Alex Wolff and John Malkovich that premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Festival. Cloud was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.” He’s also made cameos in music videos for Juice WRLD, Becky G and Karol G.
The third season of “Euphoria” hasn’t yet begun filming.
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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The person was reported missing last weekend in the northwestern part of the lake.
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The person was reported missing last weekend in the northwestern part of the lake.
Land is exposed about Callville Bay and the narrows where once was water along the Lake Mead shoreline on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Lake Mead officials recovered a body on Sunday who is believed to be a missing, drowned swimmer, according to the National Park Service.
The person was reported missing on Saturday at Crawdad Cove, the park service said.
Crawdad Cove is located near Las Vegas Bay in the northwestern part of the lake.
The body has been turned over to the Clark County coroner’s office. No additional information about the person was immediately available.
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A Morning Consult survey found Rosen had an approval rating of 44 percent, with 34 percent disapproving and 23 percent of respondents not knowing or not having an opinion.
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A survey found that Rosen had an approval rating of 44 percent, with 34 percent disapproving and 23 percent of respondents not knowing or not having an opinion.
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., speaks during a news conference on June 16, 2023, at the East Vegas Library. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., delivers remarks at the Carpenters International Training Center on Nov. 13, 2022, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., who faces several Republican challengers in what is expected to be a closely watched Senate race in 2024, has an approval rating of 44 percent, according to a survey published Monday.
Morning Consult, which also published a survey on every governor’s approval rating, released its quarterly survey of U.S. senators’ approval and disapproval ratings.
With 2,863 registered voters in Nevada surveyed, Rosen had an approval rating of 44 percent, with 34 percent disapproving and 23 percent of respondents not knowing or not having an opinion.
“After winning two highly competitive races for House and Senate, Jacky Rosen remains popular in Nevada because of her bipartisan and effective work bringing both parties together to get things done for Nevada, like passing new laws to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure and lower the cost of prescription drugs,” Rosen campaign manager Stewart Boss said in a statement.
Boss added that her opponents push a “deeply unpopular agenda,” such as restricting abortion rights.
The campaign for one of Rosen’s challengers, Jim Marchant, said in a statement that Rosen’s “disastrous liberal policies continue to negatively impact not just (the) pocket books of Nevada’s families, but their safety also, and the people of Nevada aren’t going to hide their disapproval anymore.”
Faith Jones, campaign manager for Rosen’s other major opponent, Sam Brown, said the poll “illustrates why Jacky Rosen is about to lose her seat in the Senate.”
“It is clear the voters of Nevada are disappointed in her performance and are shopping for a new leader — and Sam Brown is poised to provide them the leadership Nevadans desperately need,” Jones said in a statement.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., who won her re-election in 2022, has an approval rating of 49 percent, with 38 percent disapproving and 13 percent not knowing.
Morning Consult found that Rosen and other vulnerable Democrats are continuing to outperform President Joe Biden in their approval ratings. Rosen’s net approval rating is almost 30 percentage points higher than Biden’s is among Nevadans, according to the survey.
The most popular senators are John Barrasso, R-Wyo.; Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii; and Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, according to the survey. The most unpopular senator is Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., with 61 percent disapproving and 32 percent approving, followed by Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.; and Susan Collins, R-Maine.
Contact Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @jess_hillyeah on Twitter.
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Two of the most recognizable brands in soccer, AC Milan and FC Barcelona, clash at Allegiant Stadium as part of the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour.
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Two of the most recognizable brands in soccer, AC Milan and FC Barcelona, clash at Allegiant Stadium as part of the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour.
Real Madrid FC midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, left, and AC Milan forward Olivier Jonathan Giroud (9) vie for the ball during the second half of a Soccer Champions Tour exhibition match, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic (11) runs after the ball during a Soccer Champions Tour exhibition match against Real Madrid FC, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
English defender Fikayo Tomori and French striker Olivier Giroud have both been to Las Vegas.
Tomori, now a standout defender with Italian club AC Milan, remembers walking around The Strip with his family. He wasn’t old enough to do much else, but he remembers enjoying his stay.
Giroud, a 2018 World Cup winner and Milan forward, made his most recent trip to the city six years ago. He’s looking forward to just one thing.
“I hope there is nice air conditioning in the stadium,” he told reporters.
AC Milan will play a preseason friendly game against FC Barcelona at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium as part of the 2023 Soccer Champions Tour. The teams have won a combined 12 UEFA Champions League titles.
Tomori said it’s exciting to play in a place like Las Vegas. He said the arrival of pro sports teams has given the city a different type of feel. He added it helps that the teams here, like the Aces and Golden Knights, have been able to have success.
“Vegas is such an important city in America,” Tomori told reporters. “So having important teams there for the city is obviously a good thing.”
Milan is hoping to use the preseason to springboard back into contention in Italy’s Serie A. The Rossoneri won its 19th title during the 2021-22 season, then saw its championship defense flounder during the past campaign. Milan finished fourth, trailing surprise champions Napoli, Lazio and intra-city rivals Inter Milan.
The disappointment led to a transfer market overhaul. AC Milan added American winger Christian Pulisic from Chelsea for $24.2 million and Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze from Villareal for around $22 million plus incentives. Argentine midfielder Luka Romero also arrived in free agency from Lazio, along with several other moves.
AC Milan is also reportedly on the verge of completing a transfer for American midfielder Yunus Musah from Valencia, though that deal likely won’t be completed until after the team’s game in Las Vegas.
The new additions join a core that includes Tomori, Giroud, French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, French left back Theo Hernandez and star Portuguese winger Rafael Leao. However, the team lost key Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, who left for Newcastle United in a $76.28 million deal.
FC Barcelona had a more successful season. The Blaugrana won its 27th Spanish La Liga title in its first full season under coach and former player Xavi Hernandez, but crashed out of the Champions League in the group stage.
During the offseason, Barcelona failed to bring back Lionel Messi, who chose to join MLS side Inter Miami. Barca’s one big signing was German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who joined in free agency after captaining English club Manchester City to its long-awaited first Champions League title during the past season.
He joins a squad which includes German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, American defender Sergino Dest, Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo, French defender Jules Kounde, Spanish midfield duo Pedri and Gavi, Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, Brazilian winger Raphinha and star Polish striker Robert Lewandowski.
Contact reporter Andy Yamashita at ayamashita@reviewjournal.com. Follow @ANYamashita on Twitter.
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A District Court judge dismissed the case against the board of directors of Vinco Ventures, of which Clark County Republican Party Chair Jesse Law is a part, but the judge allowed the plaintiffs to refile.
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A judge dismissed the case against the board of directors of Vinco Ventures, which includes Clark County Republican Party Chair Jesse Law, but it can be refiled.
Jesse Law speaks during a meeting with members of the Clark County Republican Party at the Ahern Hotel in September 2021 in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A district judge dismissed the case against a company’s board of directors in which Clark County Republican Party Chairman Jesse Law was named as a defendant, but the shareholders who filed the lawsuit can bring it back.
Three shareholders of Vinco Ventures, a digital media, advertising and content technologies company, filed a lawsuit in April accusing the board of directors and others of defrauding shareholders and furthering their own interests.
Judge Nancy Allf dismissed the shareholders’ amended complaint but gave them the opportunity to refile the case once they addressed issues with it. They have 21 days to resubmit the complaint, according to the order filed July 24.
Allf wants the plaintiffs to be more specific in regard to each cause of action and against whom the allegations are directed, according to the transcript of the July 20 hearing.
Vinco Ventures, for example, was listed as a direct defendant rather than a “nominal defendant,” which is a party included in a lawsuit because of a technical connection but with no fault.
Since the shareholders filed their initial complaint and since the Las Vegas Review-Journal first wrote about the case, three board members of Vinco Ventures resigned from their roles because of the lawsuit, defense lawyer Kimberly Stein said during the hearing. Law was not one of those board members.
Effective July 28, the company’s stock — which the plaintiffs assert has decreased in value by 87 percent in the last year — has been suspended from the Nasdaq stock exchange because of three of its board members resigning, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission report.
Shadwrick Vick, one of the plaintiffs, said they filed an emergency motion Monday regarding the delisting from Nasdaq. He alleges that the board could have replaced the three board members who resigned to avoid the suspension from Nasdaq.
Vick said “not only is (the lawsuit) not over,” but the plaintiffs are hiring a new lawyer who specializes in cases like these.
Contact Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @jess_hillyeah on Twitter.
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Surprising Demographic Is Rejecting Leftist Ideology, Twice as Likely to Be Conservative
July 31, 2023 | Tags: LIBERTY LOFT
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July 31, 2023 | Tags: LIBERTY LOFT
In 2016, it happened. That’s when Google began instituting blatant censorship. Yes, in 2016, before Donald Trump assumed office – before the election was called.
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July 31, 2023 | Tags: LIBERTY LOFT
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July 31, 2023 | Tags: BABYLON BEE, SATIRE
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July 31, 2023 | Tags: LIBERTY LOFT
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July 31, 2023 | Tags: BABYLON BEE, SATIRE
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Burisma’s Pressure on Hunter Biden Revealed: Devon Archer’s Testimony Shakes Up Joe Biden’s Claims
July 31, 2023 | Tags: LIBERTY LOFT
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BONAIRE — MSgt. Brian Matthew Baldwin, USAF, 38, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, July 28, 2023.
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Timothy R. Lindsey, age 60, of Castile, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
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Albert “Al” Vlietstra, age 74 of Geneseo, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.
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FANCHER — Josephine Paduano, lifelong Fancher resident, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 at the age of 104. She was born April 23, 1919 to the late Vincenzo and
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(KRON) – Angus Cloud, the actor best known for his role in the HBO series “Euphoria,” has been found dead at his family’s home in Oakland, according to his publicist, Cait Bailey.
In a statement sent to TMZ, the first outlet to report the death, Cloud’s family confirmed his passing:
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,” the statement read. “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
Variety also reported the actor’s death, citing his family.
A statement from HBO Monday read:
We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.
Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting director Jennifer Venditti noticed him. Series creator Sam Levinson made him the co-star of the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television.
Cloud starred as Fezco on 16 episodes of the HBO show in addition to appearances in “North Hollywood,” “The Perfect Women” and music videos with Becky G and Juice WRLD.
He was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.”
Cloud was born in Oakland according to his IMDB page.
He was 25 years old. No cause of death was given
If you or anyone you know are struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, chat or text.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials announced two men have been charged in separate cases for allegedly committing a total cost of $2.5 million in COVID-19 pandemic fraud.
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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials announced two men have been charged in separate cases for allegedly committing a total cost of $2.5 million in COVID-19 pandemic fraud.
According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, Brian J. Albelli, 45, of Stroudsburg, and Daniel Wasielewski, 58, of Wilkes-Barre, are both being charged with criminal information with wire fraud and money laundering.
Investigators say Albelli owned and operated multiple corporate entities in Pennsylvania and Florida and filed for approximately 20 fraudulent applications for pandemic stimulus funds, including under the Payment Protection Program and for Economic Injury and Disaster Loans.
Albelli filed on behalf of corporate entities that did not, in fact, have actual business operations, and that bore inflated revenues and employee headcount, and nonexistent gross receipts and costs of goods sold, as stated in the release.
Albelli allegedly obtained in excess of approximately $2,200,000 from pandemic assistance funds, for himself and his family members, through filing fraudulent applications.
Officials report Wasielewski filed and assisted others in filing fraudulent applications for pandemic stimulus funds, including under the Payment Protection Program, for Economic Injury and Disaster Loans, and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits.
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The applications submitted by Wasielewski and his confederates were filed on behalf of corporate entities that did not, in fact, have actual business operations, and that had false revenues and other business information, as stated by investigators.
Wasielewski allegedly received approximately $350,000 in pandemic assistance and other fraudulently-obtained funds, for himself and others. Instead of using the funds on business expenses, police said that Wasielewski and others used them to purchase cryptocurrency and other personal expenses.
The maximum penalties under federal law for the charge of wire fraud is 20 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
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Sausalito is seeking a study for a new design of Bridgeway Boulevard despite public concerns about the potential removal of the center median lane and expanded bicycle traffic.
A City Council resolution that passed unanimously on July 18 authorized the city manager to execute a contract for the development of the conceptual designs.
The study, funded by a $67,205 grant from the Association of Bay Area Governments, or ABAG, is intended to identify potential road designs to improve safety conditions for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles along Bridgeway between Princess Street and Richardson Street.
The grant is for planning purposes and does not require implementation of the designs.
“We are not voting to move forward on a plan to remove the Bridgeway median and insert bike lanes. We are moving forward with a plan to evaluate a project that is being funded by a grant from ABAG. Period,” said Councilmember Jill Hoffman.
The study will be conducted by Parametrix Inc., which recently acquired the Berkeley firm of Parisi Transportation Consulting, a longtime transportation partner with the city.
Bridgeway consists of two lanes of travel, a center lane and a single lane of parking. The parking and center lane stop as the road turns steeply uphill in the direction of Golden Gate Market.
The area has a reputation for being dangerous for cyclists, said Kevin McGowan, the city’s public works director. There are also public concerns about maintaining access for police, firefighters and delivery vehicles via the center lane during heavy traffic.
McGowan said the section of road was reconstructed in the 1980s.
“Traffic modifications generally require tradeoffs,” McGowan said. “We need to keep this in mind when we look at traffic issues.”
Kieran Culligan, a member of the city’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee, said he is an avid cyclist, but he still has concerns about cycling with his young children. He said there are “so many ways this benefits our community.”
“This is our option right here,” he said.
Other public commenters expressed concern about the possible loss of the middle lane.
“It would be absolutely foolish to undo it,” said James Gabbert.
McGowan said the city plans to involve public safety staffers in potential reviews of designs.
“We actually started reaching out to the police department before we initially got this proposal from Parametrix. We want to continue that on a separate track,” McGowan said.
Sausalito has been approved to receive a $504,600 federal transportation grant for the construction of safety improvements along Bridgeway from Princess Street to Richardson Street, according to a staff report. The city must have construction documents approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission by 2026.
A preliminary development of the project will last about six months. Then staff will return to the council with a recommendation whether to continue with the design phase. Design development might take more than a year.
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Six months after the Oaxacan community in Half Moon Bay mourned the death of Oaxacans Marciano Martinez and Jose Romero Perez and the other five people killed in a mass shooting, it came together again this past weekend — this time to celebrate.
On Saturday, the Oaxacan community of Santiago Apostol Ocotlan gathered at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church in Half Moon Bay to celebrate Santiago Apostol Day, or St. James, their village’s patron saint.
The celebration began in the morning with a Mass at the church followed by the “Calenda,” a procession around downtown Half Moon Bay. Calenda is the beginning of a big party or celebration in their homeland, where Oaxacans lead the procession with images of St. James as a Mexican live band plays contagious music. Females, from toddlers to adults, wearing huaraches and traditional and colorful handmade outfits, carried baskets decorated with flowers made of paper and Catholic images they carefully held on top of their heads, their hair braided with bright colorful ribbons.
The men followed their path carrying different icons, including the famous ”torito,” a little bull made of rigid materials. In Mexico, there is a pyrotechnic torito that runs in different directions as those who tease it sometimes end up injured by the fireworks shot out by the torito.
There were large puppets representing the region’s culture and ancestors. And Mexican cowboys riding on horseback closed the procession. The parade stopped along the route to let the women perform traditional Oaxacan dances from la Guelaguetza, such as el baile de Piña ( dance of the pineapple) as spectators and merchants rejoiced and applauded the lively tradition, a taste of Mexico in America.
“I always wanted to follow the traditions of my parents,” says dancer Veronica Vazquez, 19, of Half Moon Bay, who was born in Oregon but whose parents are from Santiago Apostol Ocotlan. “I’m proud to represent my parents and happy to do all of this,” as she was heading to dance again.
Oaxaca community of Half Moon Bay celebrate Santiago Apóstol day or St. James, the saint patron of their homeland village, Santiago Apóstol. Here is a little taste of their rich tradition and culture. #santiagoapostol #oaxaca #HMB @mercnews pic.twitter.com/imZIfvcbwz — Ray Chavez (@rayinaction) July 29, 2023
In 2001, a small group of Oaxacans from the same village living in Half Moon Bay began to celebrate their tradition with a Mass and a gathering on the church’s patio, says Luis Maya, one of the organizers. Then it became an annual festival, except during the pandemic.
The event is funded with donations from the same community and help from the church, which rents the space to the group at a lower fee for a whole week, Maya said. Another compatriot from the same village donated a bull, which part of it was cooked for barbacoa, a traditional dish made for special occasions. “Everybody is welcome with open arms,” Maya added.
Back at the church, the organizers prepared 1,000 meals served with rice and beans, refreshing waters and tepache, a special drink made of fermented pineapple as they watched more dance performances. The celebration concluded with a big dance from 5 to 10 p.m.
According to Maya, about 400 residents native of Santiago Apostol Ocotlan and their families live in Half Moon Bay, where many work on farms. “Some used to live in HMB, but they left to other cities and states due to the high cost of living and expensive rent,” he says. Some of the visitors, who are from the same village, came from Oregon, Chicago and Los Angeles for the festival.
“We used to (live here) a lot,” Maya added. “But we continue to inculcate our culture and tradition to our children so they don’t lose our roots.”
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw the use of race and ethnicity in college admissions late last month was neither unexpected nor profound, even if it was disheartening. Higher education has been dealing with anti-affirmative-action legislation for a long time.
Nine states (including five considered to be politically “blue” and four “red”) have banned the use of race and ethnicity in admission, most notably California, whose voters passed Proposition 209 in 1996. These state-level prohibitions have passed legal muster after repeated challenges. As a result, colleges and universities as different as UCLA, Miami-Dade College and the University of Nebraska have been forced to develop admissions strategies that do not rely on an applicant’s stated race and ethnicity to create diverse college campuses.
Elite institutions, especially private colleges and universities, have insisted that they face unique challenges that require the use of race and ethnicity to help create classes that reflect the diversity of the United States. But as of last month, that strategy is against the law. Now what?
Ivy league and other peer schools need to do something they’ve never done with any consistency or devotion: widen their enrollment pipeline to welcome transfer students from community colleges in substantial numbers.
Community colleges represent the largest sector of higher education in the U.S., enrolling 41% of all undergraduates in fall 2020 at more than 1,000 colleges. They boast significant racial and ethnic diversity: The Department of Education reports that among all students attending community colleges, 27% identify as Hispanic, 12% as African American and 1% as American Indian or Alaska Native, considerably higher than most percentages in the Ivy League. And among first-time college students entering a community college, surveys show that the vast majority seek to transfer and earn a baccalaureate degree.
Yet Harvard, for example, admits on its website that it only takes 12 transfer students per year.
Most elite institutions have chosen to recruit the bulk of their students directly from high school. Even though they are likely within driving distance of at least one community college, these institutions have not built strong enrollment pipelines with those neighbor schools. But Carleton College economist Nathan Grawe forecasts that high school senior classes will shrink in the coming decade, creating even more incentive for elite universities to open their doors to a broader swath of individuals.
Moreover, community college students who apply to four-year institutions are evaluated primarily on their grades from college, not high school. Students with good grades in community college have demonstrated they can handle college-level work, unlike high school applicants whose college performance is only an educated guess.
UCLA is the most selective public system of higher education in the United States, receiving more applications than any other postsecondary education institution in the nation. The admissions rate (alas) is 9%, consistent with the selectivity rate at the best elite colleges and universities. Yet despite the extraordinary demand for admission at the first-year level, last year UCLA admitted 5,961 transfer students, more than 90% of them from a California community college. Over one-third of UCLA’s fall 2022 class were transfer students.
These individuals represent a rich and significant source of diversity: 34% are from underrepresented groups, 72% receive need-based financial aid and 43% of domestic transfers are first-generation college students. Most critically, publicly available data show that these students graduate at rates similar to those of their first-year counterparts.
If UCLA and the University of California system have found a way to balance competition and rigor while still graduating transfer students at high rates, why can’t other elite institutions?
Stephen Handel is a senior program officer with ECMC Foundation in Los Angeles and was formerly associate vice president of undergraduate admissions for the University of California system. Eileen Strempel is the inaugural dean of the Herb Albert School of Music and a professor of education at UCLA. ©2023 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency.
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Phone scammers are successful because they’re good at what they do — separating you from your money. There’s often little recourse to recover your money. However, if you act quickly there may be a chance you can still prevent or mitigate your loss. If you paid with a credit or debit card, contact your bank immediately and ask them to either stop payment or if payment was already made, ask for a chargeback.
These types of payment have the best chance of recovery. If you paid with a gift card or prepaid card, immediately contact the company that issued the card, for example, Visa. Explain you were scammed and hope they can refund your money before the scammer has the chance to use the card. Chances of recovery here are low. Finally, if you paid by wire transfer, for example, Western Union, contact them right away to report the fraud and ask to have the transfer reversed. This is highly unlikely but you should report it anyway.
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Don Pickett (left) won the Dipsea race in 1968. He stands with James McInnis at the finish line of The 111th running of the race on Sunday, June 12, 2022 in Stinson Beach, Calif. Pickett, known locally as "Mr. Dipsea" died on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 95. (Frankie Frost/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Dipsea runner Don Pickett of Tiburon, CA stands on the Dipsea stairs in Mill Valley, CA before an informal tribute to Jack Kirk, the "Dipsea Demon," on Friday, February 2, 2007. Kirk died earlier this week. (IJ photo/Alan Dep)
Don Pickett, long known locally as “Mr. Dipsea,” died Sunday in his home in Tiburon, his wife Patti at his bedside. He was 95.
“Don Pickett loved the Dipsea and the Dipsea loved Don Pickett,” The Dipsea Race Committee said in a statement. “Dubbed Mr. Dipsea for his dedication to America’s oldest trail race, Don epitomized the spirit and sportsmanship of the annual Dipsea. Inducted into the Dipsea Hall of Fame in 1997, Mr. Dipsea won the 1968 Dipsea, 13 Black Shirts, and four Family Trophies but also won the hearts of so many Dipsea runners and volunteers with charisma and caring nature. We were so delighted to see his smiling face at the finish line for the 112th Dipsea on June 11, and so heartbroken to hear the news of his passing. Our thoughts go out to Don’s family and all the people he touched and impacted over the years.”
Pickett had run in high school and at the University of Oregon. He returned to the sport in 1965, at age 37.
“I had been drinking too many martinis (and smoking) and wanted to change,” he recounted. “I was better known at the (Olympic) Club bar than in the athletic facilities.”
Under the tutelage of the club’s trainer Eddie Haddad, Pickett rounded back into form.
He entered the Dipsea Race for the first time in 1965, with son Tom, and finished 71st. The next year Don improved to 42nd, then to 25th. (Black shirts for the top 35 finishers only began in 1978, and Pickett ultimately earned 13 of them.)
In 1968, Pickett gained a hefty three extra minutes of head start for turning 40. He made the most of it, passing Jack Kirk, the “Dipsea Demon” and defending champion, in the final mile, then 11-year-old Mike Wolford only on the closing straightaway. His actual time was 54 minutes, 14 seconds. (Wolford just raced the 2023 Dipsea.)
Pickett’s Tiburon home became the training hub of Marin distance runners and Dipsea aficionados. Indeed, it was Pickett who coined the term “Insult Hill” for the last climb in the Dipsea Race.
In 1975, Pickett achieved further Dipsea immortality even though he only finished second. A talented group of Australian over-40 runners had a one-day layover in San Francisco on their flight back from the first World Masters Track championships in Toronto.
It happened to be Dipsea Day, and five of them entered (same-day entry is no longer an option). They obviously did not know the course. Aussie Joe Patterson, leading the Race, took a wrong turn. But the runner behind, Pickett, yelled out to him. Patterson ended up winning, eleven seconds ahead of runner-up Pickett. (The Australians missed the awards ceremony, having to catch their plane.)
Don remained a regular high Dipsea finisher for decades, earning the sobriquet “Mr. Dipsea” for his performances and love of the Race, which he freely shared. In 1981, then again 1984 through 1986, he won the Race’s coveted Family Trophy with another son, Toby. Don continued to come to the finish line every year, including this June.
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Jane Webster Leavitt, 90, of Nobleboro, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, at the LincolnHealth Miles Campus, alongside her loving family. Jane was born on Jan. 21, 1933, in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of Fred and Ruth Webster.
Jane and her family moved to Alna when she was a young girl, where she attended the historical one-room schoolhouse. She later graduated from Lincoln Academy.
Jane’s ethic of hard work began at a young age, with walking seven miles to and from her home in Alna to serve ice cream in Wiscasset. Jane retired from First National Bank in Damariscotta, before starting to work summers at Spear’s Vegetable Stand in Nobleboro, where she worked until she was 86 years old.
In her free time, Jane enjoyed sewing, baking, and making small crafts, including her famous fabric envelopes, for the many craft fairs she would attend. She was a member of the North Nobleboro Ladies’ Group, where she participated in the annual North Nobleboro Day.
To anyone who was fortunate enough to know Jane, they knew her greatest joy in life was helping others, and taking care of her family. Jane raised three children, Lori, Rob, and Rick, and was instrumental in the lives of her four grandchildren.
Jane was very independent throughout her entire life, and was always looking for ways to give back to her friends, family, and the community. Jane will be dearly missed, but her memory will continue to live on through the many lives that she’s touched.
Jane was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Ruth Webster; brother, Raymond Webster; and sister, Arlene Cowan.
She is survived by her children, Lori Leavitt Budd, Rob Leavitt and wife, Cathy, and Raymond “Rick” Leavitt; grandchildren, Tyler Leavitt and significant other Halle, Ryley Leavitt and wife, Alyssah, Dylan Leavitt and wife, Desiree, and Ashley Budd; and great-grandchild, Boone Leavitt.
Jane will be laid to rest privately in the Alna Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home at 612 Main St., Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting stronghancock.com.
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Swimming is closed at Pemaquid Beach Park on Monday, July 31, after a shark was sighted near the beach at approximately 12:30 p.m.
The beach will remain open, but visitors are prohibited from entering the water until the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 1, when Bristol Parks and Recreation will reevaluate the threat level.
According to Bristol Parks Director Shelley Gallagher, the shark was sighted by people on the beach with both the naked eye and with binoculars.
“There was a moment it was thought to be a sunfish,” Gallagher said. “But the fin protruding from the water was too angular.”
According to Ocearch, an online shark tracker, a great white shark by the name of Anne Bonney, after the famed Irish pirate, was around the area when the sightings were reported off Pemaquid Beach.
Anne Bonney, a 9-foot, 425-pound female, was located off Southport Island at 4 p.m. on Monday.
Shark sightings are not a new phenomenon in the waters off the Bristol peninsula. On July 7, 2022, a great white shark was reported hunting a seal off Pemaquid Point by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Sharktivity app. The Bristol Parks and Recreation Commission closed the beach at that time as well.
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has been monitoring the presence of white sharks in southern Maine waters more closely since 2020. The department has been working in collaboration with Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.
According to the Maine Department of Marine Resource’s shark acoustic monitoring program, July and August are the months with the highest shark activity in the Gulf of Maine.
Gallagher says people are still allowed in the park while swimming has been suspended.
“People can still come in and enjoy the park grounds and have a picnic and enjoy the view, but we will need to keep out of the water until tomorrow,” Gallagher said. “We’ll leave up the shark sighting flag up overnight so that people know after hours, too.”
To report a shark sighting, go to survey123.arcgis.com/share/54efc00f829a474b958321caf71ca578.
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Celebrating a life well lived, we invite you to join us in celebrating David Rice – father, grandfather, and faithful friend – on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 1-4 p.m. at Coveside Marina and Restaurant (98 Coveside Road, Christmas Cove South Bristol.)
“A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.”
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Anna Bickford, 79, of Waldoboro, passed away on July 25, 2023 at Cove’s Edge Nursing Home.
Anna was born on Jan. 20, 1944, in Rockland, to Waldemar and Florence Brown Christianson, in Washington. Anna grew up in Washington. She graduated from Union High in 1962. She married Harry “Rex” Bickford on Oct. 5, 1963 in Washington. She was a good, loving wife and a good mother. She liked her flower gardens and to cook. She enjoyed family get-togethers. She was an active bingo player. She liked to do a lot of things with her grandson, Buck Bickford, until he passed in 2015.
She loved airplanes and she got her airplane license.
She is survived by her husband, Harry “Rex,” this October would be 60 years together. They had three sons, Robert, of Warren, Michael and partner, Darlene Hutchins, of Washington, and David, of Waldoboro; grandchildren, Sierra and Miranda, of Union, Ben and Blade, of Washington, Justin, of Waldoboro, and Isaac, of Milo; three sisters, Marion Whitmore and Joan Moody, both of Waldoboro, and Norma Sproul, of Round Pond; nephews, Carl Hanna, of Round Pond, Nat Hanna, Peter and Sue Moody, of Waldoboro, and P.J. Moody; and niece, Linda Davis, of Waldoboro.
Anna worked at National Sea in Rockland, the button factory in Waldoboro, Bath Iron Works, and CNA and activities department at Cove’s Edge, HarborView Cottage, both of Damariscotta.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Waldemar Christianson Sr. and Florence; grandparents, Lawrence and Tillie Christianson, of Washington; brothers, Waldemar Christianson and Donald Christianson, Harry Bickford Sr. and Dorothy Bickford; and grandson, Buck Bickford.
At her request, there is no service. Buriel will be in Brookland Cemetery, of Waldoboro.
Donations can be made in Anna’s memory to the New England Chapter of the Parkinson’s Foundation at parkinsons.org/newengland.
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headline PMI slipped slightly further into contraction territory, largely because of a quicker deterioration in new order inflows, although the decline in production was also sustained
Panel members often commented on weak customer demand in both domestic and international markets
There were sustained signs that inflationary pressures were easing in July, as signalled by the slowest rate of input cost inflation since February 2021 to a reading that was broadly similar to the long-run series average. That said, selling price inflation was unchanged from the previous survey period and sharp overall as Japanese goods producers partially passed higher cost burdens on to clients.
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Goldman revised its global oil demand forecast for the year higher based on a less pessimistic growth outlook
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People's Bank of China USD/CNY reference rate is due around 0115 GMT.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a "band," around a central reference rate, or "midpoint." It's currently at +/- 2% and some think it could widen to 3% this year.
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Daily midpoint setting: Each morning, the PBOC sets a midpoint for the yuan against a basket of currencies, primarily the US dollar. The central bank takes into account factors such as market supply and demand, economic indicators, and international currency market fluctuations. The midpoint serves as a reference point for that day's trading.
The trading band: The PBOC allows the yuan to move within a specified range around the midpoint. The trading band is set at +/- 2%, meaning the yuan could appreciate or depreciate by a maximum of 2% from the midpoint during a single trading day. This range is subject to change by the PBOC based on economic conditions and policy objectives.
Intervention: If the yuan's value approaches the limit of the trading band or experiences excessive volatility, the PBOC may intervene in the foreign exchange market by buying or selling the yuan to stabilize its value. This helps maintain a controlled and gradual adjustment of the currency's value.
Note that the PBOC's management of the yuan's exchange rate has been a source of controversy, with some arguing that the central bank undervalues the currency to gain a trade advantage. However, in recent years, China has been moving towards a more market-oriented exchange rate system and has allowed greater flexibility in the yuan's value.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record ...
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PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat.
The National Weather Service said Phoenix climbed to a high of 111 F (43.8 Celsius) before the day was through.
July has been so steamy thus far that scientists calculate it will be the hottest month ever recorded and likely the warmest human civilization has seen. The World Meteorological Organization and the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service on Thursday proclaimed July beyond record-smashing.
The historic heat began blasting the lower Southwest U.S. in late June, stretching from Texas across New Mexico and Arizona and into California's desert.
On Sunday, a massive wildfire burning out of control in California's Mojave National Preserve spread rapidly amid erratic winds, while firefighters reported progress against another major blaze to the south that prompted evacuations.
The York Fire that erupted Friday near the remote Caruthers Canyon area of the preserve sent up a huge plume of smoke visible nearly 100 miles (160 kilometers) away across the state line in Nevada.
Flames 20 feet (6 meters) high in some spots have charred more than 110 square miles (284 square kilometers) of desert scrub, juniper and Joshua tree woodland, according to a Sunday update.
"The dry fuel acts as a ready ignition source, and when paired with those weather conditions it resulted in long-distance fire run and high flames, leading to extreme fire behavior," authorities said. No structures were threatened, but there was also no containment.
To the southwest, the Bonny Fire was holding steady at about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers) in rugged hills of Riverside County. More than 1,300 people were ordered to evacuate their homes Saturday near the remote community of Aguanga, California.
Triple-digit heat was expected in parts of the central San Joaquin Valley through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
And in Burbank, California, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Los Angeles, the summer heat may have been responsible for some unusual behavior in the animal kingdom: Police in the city responded to a report of a bear sighting in a residential neighborhood and found the animal sitting in a Jacuzzi behind one of the homes.
As climate change brings hotter and longer heat waves, record temperatures across the U.S. have killed dozens of people, and the poorest Americans suffer the most. Air conditioning, once a luxury, is now a matter of survival.
Last year, all 86 heat-related deaths indoors were in uncooled environments.
"To explain it fairly simply: Heat kills," said Kristie Ebi, a University of Washington professor who researches heat and health. "Once the heat wave starts, mortality starts in about 24 hours."
It's the poorest and people of color, from Kansas City to Detroit to New York City and beyond, who are far more likely to face grueling heat without air conditioning, according to a Boston University analysis of 115 U.S. metro areas.
Back in Phoenix, slight relief may be on the way as expected seasonal thunderstorms could drop temperatures Monday and Tuesday.
"It should be around 108 degrees, so we break that 110 streak," meteorologist Tom Frieders said. "Increasing cloud cover will put temperatures in a downward trend."
The relief could be short-lived, however. Highs are expected to creep back to 110 F (43.3 C) Wednesday with temperatures reaching 115 F (46.1 C) by the end of the week.
Phoenix has also sweated through a record 16 consecutive nights when the lows temperature didn't dip below 90 F (32.2 C), making it hard for people to cool off after sunset.
Meanwhile, Las Vegas continues to flirt with its hottest July ever. The city is closing in on its 2010 record for the average of the high and low each day for July, which stands at 96.2 F (35.5 C).
The extreme heat is also hitting the eastern U.S, as soaring temperatures moved from the Midwest into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, where some places recorded their warmest days so far this year.
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand striker Hannah Wilkinson has helped create two milestones at the Women's World Cup.
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand striker Hannah Wilkinson has helped create two milestones at the Women's World Cup.
With her 48th-minute goal in the tournament opener against Norway, she led the co-host Football Ferns to their first win in six trips to the Women's World Cup. She's also one of at least 95 out members of the LGBTQ+ community competing in this year's tournament, according to a count being kept by Outsports, a website that covers the LGBTQ+ sports.
The Ferns were greeted with a fan-made sign at their next match in Wellington: "Gay for soccer, gay for Wilkie," it read.
The 95 out participants make up roughly 13% of the 736 total players at the Women's World Cup, more than doubling the 40 players and coaches Outsports counted in 2019.
The 2023 tournament also is hosting the first openly trans and non-binary player in either a men's or Women's World Cup, Quinn of Canada.
"Last World Cup was so big, especially with the visibility of the U.S. women's national team winning and (Megan Rapinoe) fighting with (Donald) Trump. So I think that was a huge year for LGBTQ+ visibility," said Lindsey Freeman, a professor of sociology and anthropology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.
"It's just the ad hoc, fun culture of women's soccer that you're seeing in this World Cup," said Freeman, who is in New Zealand conducting research on the topic.
Jim Buzinski, co-founder of Outsports, agreed. "In the Western world, it's such a non-issue that it really just doesn't get talked about," he said. "And I think that's in a good way."
VISIBILITY
Prior to the start of the tournament, FIFA designated eight socially conscious armbands team captains could wear throughout the Women's World Cup. The decision came after "One Love" armbands were denied to men's teams in Qatar in 2022.
The armbands being used this year include anti-discriminatory sayings and multiple colors, but the rainbow version Germany wanted to use is not allowed. None of the available options explicitly mention LGBTQ+ rights.
The decision has led many players to express their support in more creative ways across Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand midfielder Ali Riley was interviewed on the official Women's World Cup broadcast after her team's upset of Norway. Her painted fingernails, left hand in the colors of the pride flag and right hand as the trans flag, were clearly visible as she held her head and fought back tears.
"She's such an advocate and she's definitely someone who uses her platform in such a positive way. We are all so proud of her and the way she represents the LGBTQ+ community," teammate CJ Bott said. "Good on her. We're all backing her, and we all back the community as well."
The Philippines, making its Women's World Cup debut, took home its own historic win over New Zealand 1-0 thanks to the foot of Sarina Bolden. Bolden's Instagram bio reads, "i just wanna have fun n b gay."
Irish star Katie McCabe wowed fans with a goal directly from a corner kick. She's also made tabloid news for her relationships with other players.
Thembi Kgatlana, who has scored in the tournament for South Africa, has a patch of her hair dyed rainbow colors.
"My personality is very big for me, and my hair has become a part of my personality," Kgatlana said. "And I did this rainbow because I want to represent all the people that are part of the LGBTQ and cannot talk while in countries where they're oppressed."
FAN EXPERIENCE
Kristen Pariseau and her wife started a U.S. women's national team supporters group on Facebook ahead of traveling to this year's Women's World Cup. Aside from some hateful users she blocked, it's been "super LGBT friendly."
She and her wife did not go to Qatar for the 2022 men's World Cup to avoid referencing each other as friends and receiving questions on their sexuality. In New Zealand, she said she's met many same-sex couples at games and while traveling around the country.
"Everywhere you turn, it's like, 'Oh, my wife, my girlfriend.' It's been so welcoming and open," Pariseau said. "In a way, it is kind of cool to be where there's a lot of other people like you."
Kelsie Bozart took her own pride flag armband to the United States' second match in Wellington, along with a pride scarf.
"If you look back a couple years, I feel like it just wasn't really talked about or there just wasn't much of a presence," Bozart said. "But moving forward I feel like, especially for the U.S., they've done an amazing job of just incorporating pride and LGBTQ."
NOT UNIVERSAL
Though this year's tournament has highlighted vast gains for the LGBTQ+ community in women's soccer, advocates feel there is still work to be done.
According to Buzinski and Outsports, there were at least 186 LGBTQ+ athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. Women outnumbered men by a 9:1 ratio. There also were no confirmed out players at the 2022 men's World Cup.
"I think women's sports have always been open," Denmark striker Pernille Harder said, adding that there are many role models for women who want to come out.
Freeman said it would be good to see men feel the same level of comfort.
"What can happen in the women's game, I would love to spill over to the men's game," she said. "Because obviously, there's way more queer players in the men's game and it's just not safe for them to come out.
"If you want to say that you're in an inclusive space, you really have to be an inclusive space," Freeman added. "And I think that that includes also holding the World Cup in places where it's fine to be a queer person."
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For young Denver hip-hopper London Monroe , music is child's play.In the music video for the nine-year-old's newest single, “Skate,” Monroe and her father, Marcus Smith, join forces to celebrate one of their favorite hobbies. Riding around the roller rink in a bright-pink retro getup, Monroe glides through the lyrics with energy and sass, following the course of her father, who raps and produces under the moniker M6 and is reconnecting with his craft through his daughter.“Skating is our thing, so it's only right that we collab on a song that we enjoy doing the activity together," says Smith. "I created it, and then I pretty much just handed it to her and was like, ‘Practice this.’”Monroe has been releasing music since she was seven, when she took an interest in her father’s work and released her first single, "Fleek," in 2021. Since then, Monroe and Smith have done six singles, a catalogue of on-screen appearances and a children’s book,, written by Smith and published in 2022.Snowball ’Yo, the supporting character in the book, also makes an appearance in the video, dancing with Smith, Monroe and her friends as the daddy-daughter duo hand off lyrics during the R&B chorus. Monroe’s strong delivery, high production value and wholesome lyrical content present a promising future for the starlet, who celebrated her ninth birthday on June 25.Behind much of her success, however, are her parents, who support their daughter’s nascent career at every step. Her father expanded on his hip-hop career to become a renaissance man, learning web and graphic design, cinematography, public relations and management in addition to his day job as an electrician. "Everything I once paid for, I learned how to do,” he says.As M6, Smith opened for the likes of Nas, Ja Rule and other household names, but he eventually became disillusioned with the industry. Around age thirty, he began to notice how mainstream wealthy rappers still focused their music on their past lifestyles. And Smith, who finished school only to return mid-career to pursue a degree in web design, couldn't see how his own circumstances would translate into the type of music that sold records.“I’m a whole traffic electrician. I’m running projects — I’m notthe projects no more," he notes. "So that’s what made me really want to stop making music altogether, because I felt like it was not for a better cause, just putting out poison to the world.”Then Monroe's interest reignited his passion. Smith's most recent single, “Rain,” blends trap beats and full-kit rock-and-roll with punk-inspired vocals that convey apologies for mistakes in the past. Monroe’s trademark positivity and wholesome vibes reflect similar goals — spreading ideas of inclusion, equality and acceptance to a youthful population.“Kids are sponges," Smith says. "They absorb this, and as parents, you can’t lock your kid in a room, but I don’t think [what they hear] is always the best. So what me and her can do is put out some positive stuff.”In keeping with the same theme, Smith’s children’s book, which is available at Barnes & Noble as well as Amazon, lays out a story of empowerment. As Monroe’s character overpowers her critics with the assistance of Snowball ’Yo (Monroe’s own contribution, according to her father), the two search for the inside of a rainbow. The final page depicts a line of diverse individuals, in the animated style embraced by many of Monroe’s media, joined hand in hand under a rainbow.“The very first thing I wanted to do, and did do, was to turn her into a brand," says Smith of Monroe. "There’s a million rappers, but I think a brand sets the standard and really can’t be mimicked.”Monroe's brand has even gained traction in Hollywood, according to Smith, who received the whispers of movie prospects for the book from producers associated with such big-name productions as. With Monroe’s brand registered as an LLC, Smith’s hopes are high for more offers of this kind in the future as the universe of London Monroe expands.In addition to Smith, Monroe’s mother plays a prominent role behind the scenes, creating Monroe’s distinct technicolor style with her clothes, hair and makeup. Though separated, she and Smith remain close friends, jointly committed to their daughter. Monroe reciprocates the sentiment, identifying her family among her primary influences.“Either my inspirations are my family, or I like listening to Drake, Nas, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B,” Monroe says, citing her mom as the primary source of her taste.“She probably got the Nas from me,” her father retorts with a laugh.With a new single and music video out, a children’s book on the shelves and more in the works, Monroe remains grounded in the simple pleasures of the experience, like skating around with her friends and enjoying an extra birthday cake while she records. The shy nine-year-old remains committed to the authentic pleasure that her music brings.“I like making the videos and challenging myself and having fun,” Monroe says.
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Days after a video showed rapper Cardi B hurling a microphone at a member of her audience, US police said Monday they had begun a battery investigation.
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Los Angeles (AFP) – Days after a video showed rapper Cardi B hurling a microphone at a member of her audience, US police said Monday they had begun a battery investigation.
Police in Las Vegas say they are investigating an alleged battery in relation to an incident at a Cardi B concert in which the singer apparently threw a microphone into the audience
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In footage that has ricocheted around social media, the "WAP" star can be seen retaliating after a concert-goer threw a drink at her during a Las Vegas show.
Clips posted to social media show the "Money" singer recoiling after someone close to the stage splashed the contents of a cup at her.
She pauses briefly, before flinging the microphone back in the same direction, as the person who apparently threw the liquid apologizes and security staff intervene.
However, some videos online appear to show the mic making contact with a different member of the audience.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Monday that a woman had contacted them to report a battery.
"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," the police said in a statement to US media.
"During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage."
The police statement did not mention Cardi B by name, but the date and location accord with her show.
In June a man threw a phone at Bebe Rexha during a concert in New York, landing the singer in hospital.
The same month an audience member threw a bag purportedly containing the ashes of their mother at the stage while singer Pink was performing in London.
And last year Harry Styles good-naturedly paused a New York concert after someone threw a chicken nugget in his direction.
In December, Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose pledged to stop throwing his microphone into the audience at the end of a show after a fan was reportedly hurt in Australia.
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Any military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a "declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali", the two countries said in a joint statement Monday.
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Any military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a "declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali", the two countries said in a joint statement Monday.
Protesters cheer on Nigerien troops outside the French embassy in Niamey, 30 July 2023.
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The governments of Niger's two neighbours, both the result of recent military coups, made the comments after West African leaders threatened to use "force" to reinstate Bazoum and slapped financial sanctions on the putschists.
"Any military intervention against Niger would be tantamount to a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali," the two countries warned.
They said the "disastrous consequences of a military intervention in Niger... could destabilise the entire region".
The two also said they "refuse to apply" the "illegal, illegitimate and inhumane sanctions against the people and authorities of Niger".
Guards chief General Abdourahamane Tiani has declared himself leader of Niger -- but his claim has been shunned internationally and the West African bloc ECOWAS has given him a week to hand back power.
Niger is the third Sahel country in less than three years, following Mali and Burkina Faso, to be shaken by a military coup.
In a separate statement, Guinea – whose government was also the result of a coup – expressed its "disagreement with the sanctions recommended by ECOWAS, including military intervention".
It said it had "decided not to apply these sanctions, which it considers illegitimate and inhumane", and urged ECOWAS to "reconsider its position".
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The company formerly known as Twitter removed a towering, blinking X from atop its San Francisco headquarters Monday after the rebranded tech firm tangled with city officials over the controversial sign.
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San Francisco (AFP) – The company formerly known as Twitter removed a towering, blinking X from atop its San Francisco headquarters Monday after the rebranded tech firm tangled with city officials over the controversial sign.
San Francisco building inspectors had said a new 'X' sign atop the headquarters of the tech firm formerly known as Twitter must get the proper permits or be removed
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The X, installed on the roof of the company's downtown office last week, was part of owner Elon Musk's bid to rebrand the troubled social media giant to the 24th letter of the alphabet.
But local residents had complained about the brilliant flashing lights emitting from the sign at night. Some also complained about safety, suggesting the sign -- which had loomed over the building's edge -- did not appear securely anchored to the roof.
San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection and City Planning received 24 complaints about the sign, including concerns about its "structural safety and illumination," agency communications director Patrick Hannan told AFP.
"This morning, building inspectors observed the structure being dismantled," Hannan said.
The owner of the property where X is renting offices will have to pay the cost of permits to install and remove the sign, as well as the cost of the city's investigation, according to Hannan.
A building inspector following up on a complaint first went to the tech firm's headquarters on Friday -- but was not allowed onto the roof to check the sign, according to the complaint posted on a city website.
Instead, an X representative told the inspector that the structure was "a temporary lighted sign for an event," the complaint showed.
A second attempt by an inspector to check the sign was also rebuffed on Saturday, according to the city.
The city sent X a notice of violation warning that it needed proper permits for the sign.
When contacted by AFP about the complaint, X replied with an automated message saying it would respond "soon."
Backlash
Musk has brushed off the backlash to the sign and to the rebrand in general, responding with a laughing emoji to one X user's post about the city being at odds with him over the new sign.
The billionaire killed off Twitter's globally recognizable bird logo early last week as he rebranded the company he hopes to turn into a super-app inspired by China's WeChat, which would function as a social media platform and also offer messaging and payments.
Since Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion last October, the platform's advertising business has collapsed as marketers soured on Musk's management style and mass firings at the company that gutted content moderation.
In response, he has moved toward building a subscriber base and pay model in a search for new revenue.
Workers last week were stopped while removing the Twitter sign and blue bird logo from the headquarters due to a lack of proper permits. It was also gone Monday.
A group of former Twitter employees who lost their jobs when Musk took over said in a federal civil suit filed against the company in May that the billionaire made it clear that he did not intend to pay expenses such as rent or severance packages.
An attorney for Musk was overheard crudely insulting San Francisco at one point, contending it was unreasonable for landlords to expect Twitter to pay rent given living conditions, the suit maintained.
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Paris (AFP) – The UN's cultural agency UNESCO on Monday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage in danger, saying the Italian authorities needed to step up efforts to secure the historic city and its surrounding lagoon.
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UNESCO said in its recommendation that Venice risked "irreversible" damage due to a string of issues ranging from climate change to mass tourism. The recommendation will now go to a meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in Riyadh in September for adoption.
"The effects of the continuing deterioration due to human intervention, including continuing development, the impacts of climate change and mass tourism threaten to cause irreversible changes to the outstanding universal value of the property," said UNESCO.
"Some of these long-standing issues have already led to the deterioration of the inherent characteristics of the property and its attributes," UNESCO said, warning that developments including high rise buildings risk "having significant negative visual impact".
"Moreover, the combined effects of human induced and natural changes are causing deterioration and damage to build structures and urban areas," it added.
It said that overall, there was a "lack of significant progress" by Italy in addressing these issues and this was further "hindered by a lack of overall joint strategic vision".
'Still insufficient'
A draft resolution prepared for adoption by the World Heritage Committee said there had not been "a significant level of progress in addressing the persistent and complex issues" and added measures proposed by Italy were "still insufficient and need to be further developed".
UNESCO said it hoped inscription on the danger list "will result in greater dedication and mobilisation of local, national and international stakeholders."
The World Heritage Committee, which oversees the awarding of the coveted World Heritage label to sites around the world, is due to meet in Riyadh from September 10-25.
It is due to consider 53 new candidate sites for addition to the World Heritage List.
Intense lobbying is often employed by delegations to ensure their national cites are given -- and retain -- the status.
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The "in danger" label aims to encourage the better preservation of the site for the future. In exceptional circumstances a site can be stripped of its World Heritage label if the steps are deemed unsatisfactory.
Venice was included on the World Heritage List in 1987 but its state has concerned UNESCO for some years.
It avoided being named a world heritage site in danger in 2021, weeks after Italy moved to ban large cruise ships from sailing into the city centre.
'We were wrong'
In the city itself as the recommendation was announced, there was agreement that the current state of the city was letting everyone down.
"It's uncontrollable" said gondolier Antonio Vertotto, of the masses of tourists who visit the city each day, adding that the government had done "nothing" for years to control it.
"I would say there are too many tourists, but the solution, that's hard to say," said tourist Valmir Reznik, 34, visiting for the day from Switzerland with his wife. "We thought it's Monday, maybe it's not so full, but we were wrong."
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In a related recommendation announced Monday, UNESCO said its experts believed Australia needed more time to boost protection of the Great Barrier Reef before it was declared "in danger" due to the risk of damage from climate change.
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The Giants traded for Mariners veteran A.J. Pollock on Monday, adding the 35-year-old to their mix in the outfield.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Whenever a roster hole has opened up this season, the Giants have tried something that wasn't available to them in recent years. They have filled just about every need by calling up a highly touted prospect.
But with Mike Yastrzemski out at least a couple of weeks with a left hamstring strain, they're turning to a more experienced option.
The Giants on Monday completed a trade with old friend Jerry Dipoto and the Seattle Mariners, acquiring 35-year-old outfielder A.J. Pollock and utility man Mark Mathias in exchange for cash considerations or a Player To Be Named Later, with the Giants also receiving cash to help pay down some of Pollock's remaining contract. Mathias was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, but Pollock should soon be in the big league lineup.
Essentially, the first Giants trade of deadline week boils down to this: They need an outfielder, particularly one who bats right-handed so that he can platoon with Blake Sabol and Joc Pederson in left, and they're betting on Pollock's track record and underlying metrics over what they have in Triple-A, where Heliot Ramos would be the top option.
Pollock had a .547 OPS in Seattle and is way down at .378 against lefties, but he was close to a league-average hitter last season, and he's just a year removed from a .935 OPS against left-handed pitching. Gabe Kapler referred to him as a "pro's pro" and said the Giants think "there's more in the tank for A.J." Farhan Zaidi said he anticipates Pollock being a good fit.
"Obviously he hasn't had a great season in Seattle," president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said. "We kind of look at some of the underlying measures of plate discipline, how he's moving around the field, his sprint speeds are good, and we just view him as a really good change-of-scenery candidate. He's got a lot of relationships with people here, guys that he's played with before, and I know that all those guys are really excited to have him because he's just a great presence in the clubhouse.
"It fills a short-term need in the outfield with Yaz going down, but even as we get guys back I think there's a role for him to be part of our outfield rotation and help."
The Giants pursued Pollock in the offseason but ended up with Mitch Haniger. However, the outfield is currently without Haniger and Yastrzemski, who strained his left hamstring for a third time on Sunday. The Giants had checked in on Pollock before Yastrzemski's injury and there was virtually no cost in adding him Monday.
Ironically, Pollock also currently is on the IL because of a hamstring strain, but he took BP in Seattle before the move and will go through a workout on Tuesday at Oracle Park. He could be active as soon as Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks.
Pollock's overall numbers have been way down, but his average exit velocity, walk rate and strikeout rate are all in line with last season, when he was far more productive for the Chicago White Sox. Even at 35, he remains in the 89th percentile in sprint speed, something both Kapler and Zaidi cited.
If Pollock can't turn it around, the Giants won't have much of an investment and can turn that spot over to Yastrzemski or Haniger in a few weeks, or someone else. For now, they're hoping to catch lightning in a bottle with a player who was an above-average hitter and versatile outfielder for most of his career with the division-rival Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
"We think he has a lot in the tank," Zaidi said.
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The U.S. women's national team entered the 2023 World Cup looking to make history. But the Gals are suddenly in danger of going down in infamy.
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The U.S. women's national team entered the 2023 World Cup looking to make history.
But the Gals are suddenly in danger of going down in infamy.
The two-time reigning champions and 2023 tournament favorites opened World Cup play with an uninspiring 3-0 victory over Vietnam. Then, in a rematch of the 2019 final against the Netherlands, the USWNT fell behind in a World Cup match for the first time in over a decade. While the Gals were able to salvage a point thanks to captain Lindsey Horan, the 1-1 tie ended their tournament-record 13-game winning streak.
The USWNT is still very much in control of its own destiny entering the group stage finale. A win or draw against Portugal, which is 21st in FIFA's world rankings, would send the Gals through to the Round of 16.
A loss, however, would likely have the USWNT heading home way earlier than expected. The only way the Gals could still advance following a loss is with a Vietnam upset victory over the Netherlands that leaves the Americans with a superior goal differential compared to the Dutch. (The USWNT currently holds a plus-two advantage in goal differential).
In a scenario where the Gals suffer their first World Cup loss since 2011 and are eliminated, it would mark their worst ever finish in the tournament by a wide margin. Not only have the Gals made it out of group play in all eight previous World Cups, but they've also reached every semifinal. Their worst finish in the tournament is third place, which they've achieved three times.
There has also never been a defending WWC champion who crashed out of the tournament in group play.
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“I think we feel like we have to win everything all the time,” forward Megan Rapinoe said, via AP. “That’s the expectation for ourselves. That’s the expectation playing for U.S. national team. It’s just kind of like, ‘Why would you come into the World Cup if you don’t think that you should win it, and if you don’t think that you can win it?’”
The Gals still have a great chance to become the first team ever -- men's or women's -- to win three straight World Cup titles. But they need to make it out of group play first to keep that dream alive.
“One thing is for sure, that we have a job to do and that’s first and foremost to take care of our game, so our main focus right now it our performance, our team, and Portugal,” coach Vlatko Andonovski said. “What happens on the other side is something we can’t control. We have to stay focused on the things we can control.”
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