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ELMONT, N.Y. — And just like that, the Blues recently have become a team that jumps to the lead. After they went seven straight games allowing the first goal of the game, the Blues had scored first in five of their last six games entering Saturday night’s game against the Islanders at UBS Arena. Since Nov. 12, no NHL team has scored first more often than the Blues, even if that hasn’t translated to wins (St. Louis is 2-2-1 in those five games). “We’re on our toes more,” Blues captain Brayden Schenn said. “I think we’re just more direct early. At the same time, when you get that feeling a little bit, you have to sustain it. When we score one early last game, 10 seconds in, that’s when you have to go in and try and get that next one right away. That’s kind of the mentality you have to have. I think our starts have been better. Just everyone in general, a little bit more ready to play.” On Thursday night against the Sharks, the Blues scored the fastest goal of the NHL season so far when Nathan Walker scored just 11 seconds into the game. Like in the previous four games in which the Blues scored first, they allowed a game-tying goal (Alexander Wennberg tied it at both 1 and 2) before winning in a shootout. “The first five minutes have been good for us, and we’ve been able to build our game from there,” Blues coach Drew Bannister said. “We want to continue to do that, play on our toes and be aggressive.” The Blues will need to continue their strong starts as they opened a stretch of seven road games of their next eight on Saturday night. They will play all three New York-area teams before Thanksgiving, then have one game at home vs. the Flyers before embarking on a four-game trip through western Canada in early December. “I think tonight’s going to be an important (one) for us to get off to a good start,” Bannister said. “It’s going to be some real good challenges for us, but build on what we did last game at home, and make sure we come here ready to play from the start. Grab some positives, and win a hockey game and go from there.” The Blues entered the trip as a slightly below-average road team, carrying a 4-5-1 record into UBS Arena. Their minus-9 goal differential on the road was among the bottom third of the league, but that’s also weighed down by a 8-1 thumping in Ottawa in late October. What does the Blues’ road game look like? “A hard, simple game,” Schenn said. “Building your game right from puck drop and taking care of pucks and doing the little details that ultimately win you hockey games. Obviously, we don’t play a flashy style of game. The harder and simpler we are, it’s suiting us better this way.” Sundqvist back in After two games as a healthy scratch, Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist re-entered the lineup on Saturday night as Zack Bolduc was a healthy scratch. Sundqvist entered Saturday with two goals in 12 games, and was instrumental on the penalty-killing unit while Robert Thomas was injured. Asked what his message was to Sundqvist, Bannister said: “I want to leave that between me and the players. I think that’s the best way it’s kept.” Sundqvist was to play on a line with Alexey Toropchenko and Nathan Walker, as Radek Faksa was promoted to skate with Dylan Holloway and Mathieu Joseph. “For us, we trust him on the PK,” Bannister said on Sundqvist. “He’s a responsible player in the d-zone, he’s good on faceoffs. Just want him to be a solid veteran out on the ice for us that does the right things.” The Blues made one other change, this one on defense as Corey Schueneman exited as Matthew Kessel was back in for St. Louis.The move spares the lives of people convicted in killings , including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities. The decision leaves three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. “I’ve dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system,” Biden said in a statement . “Today, I am commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row to life sentences without the possibility of parole. These commutations are consistent with the moratorium my administration has imposed on federal executions, in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder.” Reaction was strong, both for and against. A Trump spokesperson called the decision “abhorrent.” “These are among the worst killers in the world and this abhorrent decision by Joe Biden is a slap in the face to the victims, their families, and their loved ones." said Trump spokesman Steven Cheung. "President Trump stands for the rule of law, which will return when he is back in the White House after he was elected with a massive mandate from the American people.” Heather Turner, whose mother was killed during the 2017 robbery of a Conway, South Carolina, bank, blasted the decision in a social media post, saying Biden didn't consider the victims of these crimes. “The pain and trauma we have endured over the last 7 years has been indescribable,” Turner wrote on Facebook, describing weeks spent in court in search of justice as “now just a waste of time.” “Our judicial system is broken. Our government is a joke,” she said. "Joe Biden’s decision is a clear gross abuse of power. He, and his supporters, have blood on their hands.” Some of Roof's victims supported Biden's decision to leave him on death row. Michael Graham, whose sister Cynthia Hurd was killed by Roof, said Roof's lack of remorse and simmering white nationalism in the U.S. means Roof is the kind of dangerous and evil person the death penalty is intended for. “This was a crime against a race of people who were doing something all Americans do on a Wednesday night — go to Bible study,” Graham said. “It didn’t matter who was there, only that they were Black.” The Biden administration in 2021 announced a moratorium on federal capital punishment to study the protocols used, which suspended executions during Biden's term. But Biden actually had promised to go further on the issue in the past, pledging to end federal executions without the caveats for terrorism and hate-motivated, mass killings. While running for president in 2020, Biden's campaign website said he would “work to pass legislation to eliminate the death penalty at the federal level , and incentivize states to follow the federal government’s example.” Similar language didn't appear on Biden's reelection website before he left the presidential race in July. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss,” Biden's statement said. “But guided by my conscience and my experience as a public defender, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, vice president, and now president, I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.” He took a political jab at Trump, saying, “In good conscience, I cannot stand back and let a new administration resume executions that I halted.” Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has spoken frequently of expanding executions. In a speech announcing his 2024 campaign , Trump called for those “caught selling drugs to receive the death penalty for their heinous acts.” He later promised to execute drug and human smugglers and even praised China's harsher treatment of drug peddlers. During his first term as president, Trump also advocated for the death penalty for drug dealers . There were 13 federal executions during Trump's first term, more than under any president in modern history, and some may have happened fast enough to have contributed to the spread of the coronavirus at the federal death row facility in Indiana. Those were the first federal executions since 2003. The final three occurred after Election Day in November 2020 but before Trump left office the following January, the first time federal prisoners were put to death by a lame-duck president since Grover Cleveland in 1889. Biden faced recent pressure from advocacy groups urging him to act to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The president's announcement also comes less than two weeks after he commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, and of 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes, the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. The announcement also followed the post-election pardon that Biden granted his son Hunter on federal gun and tax charges after long saying he would not issue one, sparking an uproar in Washington. The pardon also raised questions about whether he would issue sweeping preemptive pardons for administration officials and other allies who the White House worries could be unjustly targeted by Trump’s second administration. Speculation that Biden could commute federal death sentences intensified last week after the White House announced he plans to visit Italy on the final foreign trip of his presidency next month. Biden, a practicing Catholic, will meet with Pope Francis, who recently called for prayers for U.S. death row inmates in hopes their sentences will be commuted. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which has long called for an end to the death penalty, said Biden's decision is a “significant step in advancing the cause of human dignity in our nation” and moves the country “a step closer to building a culture of life.” Martin Luther King III, who publicly urged Biden to change the death sentences, said in a statement shared by the White House that the president "has done what no president before him was willing to do: take meaningful and lasting action not just to acknowledge the death penalty’s racist roots but also to remedy its persistent unfairness.” Madeline Cohen, an attorney for Norris Holder, who faced death for the 1997 fatal shooting of a guard during a bank robbery in St. Louis, said his case “exemplifies the racial bias and arbitrariness that led the President to commute federal death sentences,” Cohen said. Holder, who is Black, was sentenced by an all-white jury.
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Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week. Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap), the Texans are hoping Johnson, 28, can provide depth at the position alongside Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III. With the Ravens, Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1. Baltimore waived him on Friday. An unrestricted free agent after this season, Johnson is joining his fourth team this calendar year after he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March and then moved from the Panthers to the Ravens in October. A third-round draft pick in 2019, Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (all starts) for the Panthers earlier this season. In six career seasons, the 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 422 receptions for 4,726 yards and 28 TDs for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers and Ravens. --Field Level MediaBurt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, said. He was at least 90 years old. “Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor – an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote in social media posts. The aquarium added: “He wasn’t just a crocodile, he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years.” A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 16 feet long. He was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River and became one of the most well-known crocodiles in the world, according to Crocosaurus Cove. The 1986 film stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile before being saved by Dundee. Burt is briefly shown lunging out of the water. But the creature shown in more detail as Dundee saves the day is apparently something else. The Internet Movie Database says the film made a mistake by depicting an American alligator, which has a blunter snout. The Australian aquarium where Burt had lived since 2008 features a Cage of Death which it says is the nation’s only crocodile dive. It said it planned to honour Burt’s legacy with a commemorative sign “celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park”.
By KATE BRUMBACK ATLANTA (AP) — A judge is weighing whether a Georgia state Senate committee has the right to subpoena testimony and documents from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as it looks into whether she has engaged in misconduct during her prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump. The Republican-led committee sent subpoenas to Willis in August seeking to compel her to testify at its September meeting and to produce scores of documents. The committee was formed earlier this year to examine allegations of “various forms of misconduct” by Willis, an elected Democrat, during her prosecution of Trump and others over their efforts to overturn the former president’s 2020 election loss in Georgia. Willis’ attorney, former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes, told Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram during a hearing Tuesday that although the Georgia General Assembly has subpoena power, that power is not automatically conferred on a single legislative chamber or its committees. Even if the committee did have such power, he argued, the subpoenas in question are overly broad and not related to a legitimate legislative need. Barnes said the focus on Willis and her investigation into Trump shows that the committee was politically motivated and not a legitimate inquiry into the practices of district attorneys’ offices: “What they were trying to do is chill the prosecution of Donald Trump and find out what they had.” Josh Belinfante, a lawyer representing the lawmakers, said there is nothing in the Georgia Constitution that prohibits the Senate from issuing a subpoena. The duly formed interim committee is looking into whether new legislation is needed to regulate the practices of district attorneys’ offices in the state, he argued. “They are investigating and making an inquiry into these allegations that may show that existing state laws, including those establishing the processes for selecting, hiring and compensating special assistant district attorneys, are inadequate,” Belinfante said. The resolution creating the committee focused in particular on Willis’ hiring of special prosecutor Nathan Wade , with whom she had a romantic relationship , to lead the prosecution against Trump and others. It says the relationship amounted to a “clear conflict of interest and a fraud upon the taxpayers” of the county and state. One of the committee’s subpoenas orders Wills to produce documents related to Wade, including documents related to his hiring and payment, documents related to money or items of value that Wade and Willis may have exchanged, text messages and emails between the two, and their phone records. The committee also requested any documents her office sent in response to requests from the U.S. House, as well as communications Willis and her office had with the White House, the U.S. Justice Department and the House relating to the 2020 presidential election. And they asked for documents related to federal grant money Willis’ office has received. Before the deadlines in the subpoenas, Willis challenged them in court. Willis’ challenge was pending in mid-September when she skipped a hearing during which the committee members had hoped to question her. In October, the committee asked Ingram to require Willis to comply with the subpoenas. The committee’s lawyers wrote in a court filing that Willis’ failure to do so had delayed its ability to finish its inquiry and to provide recommendations for any legislation or changes in appropriations that might result. Barnes also argued that once the regular legislative session has adjourned, which happened in March this year, legislative committees can meet to study issues and come up with recommendations but do not have the power to compel someone to appear or produce documents. Belinfante rejected that, saying the state Constitution expressly permits the creation of interim committees and allows them to make their rules. Even if these subpoenas were validly issued, Barnes argued, they ask for too much, including private and personal information that is not a legitimate target of a legislative subpoena. Belinfante said the lawmakers are simply trying to do their jobs. He asked that Willis be ordered to appear before the committee in early January. He also asked that she be ordered to provide the requested documents and explain what privilege justifies any that are excluded. With a glaring lack of state case law on the issue of the General Assembly’s subpoena power, that’s one issue Ingram will have to address. She said she will consider the arguments and release her order as soon as she can. Willis and Wade have acknowledged that they had a relationship but have said it began after he was hired and ended before the indictment against Trump was filed. Trump and other defendants argued that the relationship created a conflict of interest that should disqualify Willis and her office from continuing with her prosecution of the case. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled in March that Willis’ actions showed a “tremendous lapse in judgment,” but he did not find a conflict of interest that would disqualify Willis. He said she could continue her prosecution as long as Wade stepped aside, which he did. Trump and others have appealed that ruling to the Georgia Court of Appeals, and that appeal remains pending.
During the construction of Hobart’s Veterans Elementary Hobart High teacher Greg Crouch stood outside piloting a drone as it hovered above the scene. “I wanted to get a wide shot,” Crouch said as he directed his drone over residences to achieve his filmmaking goal of documenting the school’s construction. A curious neighbor saw the drone and called the police. Crouch showed police his commercial drone pilot’s license, explained his mission, and police departed. Drone sightings are increasing across the country and stirring up mysteries and intrigue even as the alien-like devices are wending their way into our lives from filming NFL games to fertilizing farm fields. In recent weeks, omnipresent groupings of drones disturbed residents in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. Their concerns stirred up lawmakers who are asking the federal government for answers. In this image taken from video provided by MartyA45_, several drones appear to be flying over Randolph, N.J., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (MartyA45_ /TMX via AP, File) The federal Department of Homeland Security is investigating the sightings, but so far nothing nefarious has been reported. Even as drones become more common, they still conjure up paranoia and confusion among Americans unfamiliar with drone regulations. Educators though have embraced the new technology. Districts like Hobart and Valparaiso have incorporated drones into the curriculum. Students in Crouch’s Hobart High advanced broadcasting class use the school’s drone to practice filmmaking techniques such as aerial photography at football practices to aid coaches. Hobart’s school board recently accepted funding for the purchase of a new drone. Crouch sees many benefits of the drone camera’s capabilities. “You can do an area of a field to assess how much water was collected during a flood and it can fly back home,” he said. “We can really start utilizing this in a cross-platform with Project Lead the Way’s Cart Club, too.” In that course, students build their own manned go-carts from scratch and race them. The drone adds aerial photography and data on turns and maneuvers. In 2021, Valparaiso High received a $400,000 city redevelopment Challenge Grant to establish an aviation flight course that includes drone piloting, a skill becoming more popular with the U.S. military. In Hobart, police who work as school resource officers asked for aerial photography footage of high school parking lots to instruct parents where to park and line up for pickup during dismissal. “They use it to better route traffic,” Crouch said. Besides piloting skills, Crouch teaches students Indiana’s drone rules of the air. “We touch upon how to fly, when, and what you are allowed to fly over,” Crouch said. “The biggest rule is don’t impede manned vehicles.” Crouch said there are two types of drone pilot licenses – hobbyist and commercial. Nearly 800,000 are already registered for recreational and commercial use. Many drones, however, aren’t registered, officials said. Americans alarmed at the appearance of a drone can’t just fire a shot at it without consequences. It’s a federal crime to shoot at an aircraft. Also: · Indiana-specific laws call for police to obtain a search warrant before conducting drone surveillance over private property without owner consent. · Sex offenders can’t capture images or track people with a drone. · The state Department of Natural Resources restricts drone flying at their park sites to certain properties and permission is required. · Drones can’t be flown to harass neighbors or take unauthorized videos or photos above private property. · Hunters can’t use drones to scout, search or detect wild animals. A hunter who legally hunted an animal can use a drone with an infrared camera to retrieve the animal’s body. The FAA requires recreational drone pilots to: · Keep the drone in sight at all times. · Don’t interfere with other aircraft. · Fly at or below 400 feet. Drones may be popular gifts for hobbyists, but officials say new pilots should learn the rules before they fly them. For information, visit: faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers . Carole Carlson is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.
Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump have requested the dismissal of his conviction for falsifying business records, citing President Joe Biden ’s recent comments while pardoning his son, Hunter Biden . The 72-page motion to dismiss, filed in New York on Tuesday, argues that Biden’s statements undermine the fairness of Trump’s prosecution, calling it politically motivated. The legal filing quotes Biden’s remarks from his announcement of a 10-year pardon for Hunter Biden, covering all crimes charged or uncharged. "As President Biden put it yesterday, 'Enough is enough,'" Trump's lawyers wrote. "This case, which should never have been brought, must now be dismissed." Biden condemned the treatment of his son in a statement Sunday evening, asserting that Hunter had been "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" and that “raw politics has infected this process." Trump's lawyers suggested that Biden's remarks apply equally to Trump’s New York case, which they called a “miscarriage of justice.” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, an elected Democrat whose office prosecuted Trump for falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election, was accused in the lengthy filing of conducting “precisely the type of political theater” Biden denounced. Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts, though Judge Juan Merchan indefinitely postponed sentencing on Nov. 22, citing Trump’s election victory and continued arguments about presidential immunity. Trump’s attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, argue that Trump’s conviction should be dismissed under the doctrine of presidential immunity, which protects the president from criminal prosecution while in office. They contend that Bragg’s actions disrupt the federal government’s functioning and threaten the balance of power between federal and state authorities. “This case is based on a contrived, defective, and unprecedented legal theory,” the filing reads, adding that the charges stem from entries made in documents “hundreds of miles away from the White House” during Trump’s presidency. The defense lawyers, who have been named to top Justice Department positions in the upcoming administration, further criticized the prosecution’s suggestion that proceedings could resume after Trump leaves office, calling it a “ridiculous” proposal that violates constitutional protections. The filing also takes aim at the DOJ under Biden, which has dropped two prosecutions against Trump since his reelection. It accuses the department of orchestrating “politically-motivated, election-interference witch hunts.” In addition to citing presidential immunity, Trump’s legal team argues that the case should be dismissed in the “interests of justice.” The prosecution, they say, risks imposing “enduring consequences upon the balanced power structure of our republic” and contributes to “factional strife,” echoing Biden’s own calls for unity during his pardon announcement. Trump has likewise maintained that the Supreme Court's decision on July 1, which found former presidents are generally immune from official acts, should lead to a dismissal of the case, contending that the prosecution relied on testimony from Trump's first term as president to inform the jury during the trial. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The motion to dismiss filing could mark one of the last actions in the legal saga surrounding the only one of four criminal indictments against Trump that ever made it to a trial before his reelection. Trump’s lawyers have asked Merchan to dismiss the indictment or, alternatively, grant a two-week stay to allow Trump to seek federal injunctive relief. Bragg's office has until Dec. 9 to respond.DOHA — Foreign ministers from Arab nations and countries participating in the Astana Process have reiterated their call for all parties to pursue a political solution to end the Syrian crisis. The ministers gathered on Saturday in Doha to discuss the ongoing conflict and explore pathways for a sustainable resolution. The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq, alongside representatives from Iran, Türkiye, and Russia. In a joint statement, the ministers emphasized the urgent need to halt military escalations, protect civilians, and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid to all affected areas in Syria. They warned that the continuation of the Syrian conflict poses a severe threat to regional and international security and stability. The ministers underscored the importance of stopping military operations to pave the way for a comprehensive political process. They reaffirmed their commitment to a solution based on UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which provides a framework for ending the conflict and addressing the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. During the meeting, the participants received a briefing from the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, who outlined the latest developments and ongoing efforts to promote dialogue among all stakeholders. The discussions reaffirmed the need for unified efforts to advance a political solution and prioritize the welfare of the Syrian population. The joint statement also highlighted the significance of ensuring the sustainable delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need and stressed the need for all parties to work together to mitigate the repercussions of the conflict on civilians. The meeting concluded with a call for collective international action to support peace and stability in Syria, in line with Security Council Resolution 2254. — Agencies < Previous Page Next Page >
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Change is here. Philadelphia has introduced Philly Stat 360 , a bold and groundbreaking digital tool aimed at revolutionizing city government transparency and accountability. Launching earlier this month, this state-of-the-art website is no empty political gesture—it’s Mayor Cherelle Parker’s answer to a widespread demand for real-time access to the facts driving the city’s progress. Philly Stat 360 isn’t just about numbers on a screen. It’s a call to action. With over 30 metrics tracking everything from public safety statistics to how many trees have been planted, this interactive dashboard turns data into a conversation between city officials and residents. It’s designed to make government tangible—something you can “see, touch, and feel,” as Mayor Parker so often underscores. A hallmark of Parker’s administration, Philly Stat 360 gives everyday people a front-row seat to City Hall. Want to know how Philadelphia is tackling crime? Click the “Safer” category. Curious about efforts to combat climate change? Click “Greener.” Each metric dives deep, explaining how the information is collected, why it’s important, and even offering historical comparisons to track progress over time. This isn’t just a window into government activity—it’s a magnifying glass. “Philly Stat 360 is not only a tool for measuring progress but also for identifying areas where we need to invest more resources,” said Mayor Parker during the launch. “I believe in a city government that our citizens can see, touch, and feel with visible actions that help people at the neighborhood level, and this is a key link in creating that.” Backing this revolutionary tool is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office of Philly Stat 360, the Office of Innovation and Technology led by Chief Information Officer Melissa Scott, and the Office of Integrated Data for Evidence and Action (IDEA). Together, they’ve built a portal that simplifies the complexities of government operations for the average Philadelphian. Kristin Bray, Chief Counsel to Mayor Parker and Director of Philly Stat 360, summed it up perfectly, saying, “Philly Stat 360 is a manifestation of that vision—an accessible and interactive tool that empowers residents, enhances transparency, and makes government operations easier to understand.” Each of Philly Stat’s five categories—Safer, Cleaner, Greener, Economic Opportunity, and Core Services—offers insight into significant areas of city functioning. These analytics go beyond sterile statistics. They reflect how Philadelphia is handling critical challenges like crime, neighborhood revitalization, and employment growth. They invite accountability not in speeches but in tangible, visible outcomes. Importantly, the website remains a living project. Expect more metrics and features in the coming months to fully capture the dynamic nature of Philadelphia’s evolution. For government critics, spectators, and the simply curious, Philly Stat 360 is Philadelphia’s bold statement for the future. It’s a tool for progress, a watchdog for accountability, and a tangible sign that the city isn’t just talking about change—it’s delivering it. The launch of Philly Stat 360 signals a new era where accessible data meets actionable results. With the nation’s eyes constantly on Philadelphia’s historic significance, it’s clear the city is ready to be just as celebrated for its forward-thinking government as for its storied past. If you want to see government work in real-time, Philly Stat 360 is where your attention should be. For the latest news on everything happening in Chester County and the surrounding area, be sure to follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN .
Jobcentre reform will be at the centre of the Labour government's plans to "get Britain working again". Tackling the increasing number of people out of work and relying on the state for income has become a major priority of the state, with welfare costs taking up a sizeable portion of government spending. According to the government, more than nine million people are economically inactive, with 2.8 million on long-term sickness - a number which has risen significantly since the pandemic . Politics latest: Live updates The government will today be publishing its plans to get more people into employment in the form of the Get Britain Working white paper. The government says its main aim is "to target and tackle the root causes of unemployment and inactivity, and better join up health skills and employment support based on the unique needs of local communities". Ill health is noted as the "biggest driver to inactivity", and "fixing the NHS" is identified as a key task to get people back into work. More on Benefits Young people to lose benefits if they refuse work and training, says minister Winter fuel backlash and union heat shows Starmer's honeymoon is well and truly over Carol Vorderman calls for apology from Sir Keir Starmer over winter fuel cut Related Topics: Benefits Labour The government also points out that £22.6bn was promised in the budget for the health and social care system , with hopes that clearing NHS backlogs will return unwell people to the workforce. The government says it will in future announce measures to "overhaul the health and disability benefits system so it better supports people to enter and remain in work and to tackle the spiralling benefits bill". As part of this, the 20 NHS trusts in England with the highest level of economic inactivity will be given extra capacity to reduce waiting lists. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liz Kendall, the secretary of state for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), said: "To get Britain growing, we need to get Britain working again. "Our reforms will break down barriers to opportunity, help people to get into work and on at work, allow local leaders to boost jobs and growth, and give our children and young people the best opportunities to get on in life." Read more on politics: Young people to lose benefits if they refuse work Starmer rules out another general election after petition Starmer's election pledge on getting people into work £240m for reforms Key among the plans announced today are changes to Jobcentres - with a potential for the service to be rebranded and the name changed down the line. The "outdated" system will be changed into a "national jobs and careers service", according to today's announcement. The government says staff will be allowed more flexibility to help users of the service, moving away from the current "tick box" culture. Some £55m will be spent on the transition - linking the scheme with the National Career Service - with the government hoping to use AI to help work coaches, and move more services online. This package forms part of a greater £240m being pledged by Labour for reform. A £125m tranche of this will be used to invest in eight areas in England and Wales to provide work, health and skills support, which will then be used as blueprints for the rest of the country. Those not part of these schemes will be able to claim part of a £15m pot, with the government aiming to hand local authorities more power in employment. Some £45m will be spent on eight "trailblazer" youth schemes in areas like Liverpool, Tees Valley and the East Midlands. This is part of the government's plans to increase the number of young people in work or education, and will target "those most at risk of falling out of education or employment and match them to opportunities for education, training or work". There will also be a "youth guarantee" - with 18 to 21-year-olds in England all having access to apprenticeship, education or help to find a job. As part of this, the apprenticeship levy will be reformed. A review will also be launched into how employers can be better supported to employ people with disabilities. Follow our channel and never miss an update. 'An end to blaming and shaming' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "Our reforms put an end to the culture of blaming and shaming people who for too long haven't been getting the support they need to get back to work. "Helping people into decent, well-paid jobs and giving our children and young people the best start in life - that's our plan to put more money in people's pockets, unlock growth and make people better off." Helen Whately, the Conservative shadow work and pensions secretary, said Labour had made "no attempt to match the £12bn in welfare savings we promised in our manifesto". Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free 👉Listen to Politics At Jack And Sam's on your podcast app👈 Paul Nowak, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, backed Labour's plans - but said: "Success will also depend on ministers making the investment that's needed in health services and quality training. "Jobcentre staff must have a central role in redesigning their services, and devolution must never come at the cost of staff terms and conditions." Louise Rubin, who is head of policy at disability equality charity Scope, said the government must understand the "lack of trust between disabled people and the DWP" - and the potential this has to undermine the reforms.
Superior Plus Corp. ( OTCMKTS:SUUIF – Get Free Report ) shares were down 2.9% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $4.34 and last traded at $4.35. Approximately 37,446 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 10% from the average daily volume of 34,067 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.48. Superior Plus Stock Performance The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $4.61 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $5.43. About Superior Plus ( Get Free Report ) Superior Plus Corp. distributes and markets propane, compressed natural gas and renewable energy in both the United States and Canada. The company operates through The United States Retail Propane Distribution (U.S. Propane), Canadian Retail Propane Distribution (Canadian Propane), and North American Wholesale Propane Distribution (Wholesale Propane), and Certarus segments. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Superior Plus Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Superior Plus and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Schools deploying drones as academic tool, even as they sometimes raise suspicionMayor Eric Adams vows to work with the Trump administration to get migrants who commit crimes out of New York City
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records as markets eye US rate cutSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 25, 2024-- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has granted equity awards under its 2014 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") to new employees who joined Salesforce in connection with the acquisitions of Tenyx, PredictSpring, and Zoomin. The Plan was adopted by the Salesforce Board of Directors in July 2014, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.08. Through the Plan, Salesforce granted a total of 90,643 restricted stock units ("RSUs") to 36 employees at PredictSpring, 17 employees at Tenyx, and two employees at Zoomin. The RSUs vest over four years with 25 percent of the RSUs vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date and the balance vesting quarterly thereafter in 12 equal installments, subject to continued service through each applicable vesting date. Each of the employees who received an equity award is a non-executive officer. About Salesforce Salesforce helps organizations of any size reimagine their business for the world of AI. With Agentforce, Salesforce’s trusted platform, organizations can bring humans together with agents to drive customer success—powered by AI, data, and action. Visit www.salesforce.com for more information. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125837368/en/ pr@salesforce.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INTERNET DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOFTWARE SOURCE: Salesforce Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/25/2024 04:01 PM/DISC: 11/25/2024 04:01 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241125837368/en
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5) exacted revenge and downed the New York Islanders (14-16-7) 3-2 Sunday evening in PPG Paints Arena. Once again, the Islanders’ special teams absolutely let them down. The anemic penalty kill allowed two more power-play goals. The man advantage resulted in missed opportunities and momentum building for the Penguins. Old friend Anthony Beuavillier started the party in the first for the Penguins. Later, Sidney Crosby made history, passing Mario Lemieux for the most assists in the Penguins’ history on Michael Bunting’s second-period power-play goal. Phillip Tomasino stuck the dagger in the Islanders with his power-play goal, which banked off Alexander Romanov. Marcus Hogberg sparkled in his first NHL game since April 28, 2021. Quite frankly, the entire team left him out to dry. He’s the only reason this game didn’t become 7-0. After only facing six shots in the first period, he faced 21 in the second period and only allowed one goal. In total, he made 38 saves. Islanders’ Head Coach Patrick Roy specifically praised Hogberg, calling him “fantastic.” Alex Nedeljkovic made 29 saves in the win for Pittsburgh. First Period: After a sleepy start, Hogberg made a pair of nice pad stops, including one on Evgeni Malkin. However, the team in front of him started sloppy with bad passing and inefficient neutral zone play. Second Period: Third Period: This article first appeared on NYI Hockey Now and was syndicated with permission.— Court Rules in Favor of Heron in Patent Lawsuit Against Fresenius Kabi USA , LLC — SAN DIEGO , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRTX) ("Heron" or the "Company"), a commercial-stage biotechnology company, today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled in Heron's favor in the Company's patent litigation against Fresenius Kabi USA , LLC with respect to CINVANTI® (aprepitant) injectable emulsion. The district court found that Heron's U.S. Patent Nos. 9,561,229 and 9,974,794, which expire in 2035, are valid and would be infringed by Fresenius' proposed generic product. The district court decision concludes the litigation initiated in July 2022 in response to Fresenius' submission of an Abbreviated New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking approval of a generic version of CINVANTI®. As a result of the decision, Heron will seek an order from the Court prohibiting Fresenius from launching its generic CINVANTI® until after the expiration of the patents in 2035. This decision is subject to appeal. "We are pleased with this anticipated result of the proceeding and will continue to vigorously defend the CINVANTI® patent estate in the future," said Craig Collard, Chief Executive Officer of Heron. "The team at Heron takes great pride in the result of our successful history of developing injectable products, which is demonstrated by the strength of our intellectual property and the performance of our innovative drugs like CINVANTI® in serving patients with serious unmet needs." About Heron Therapeutics, Inc. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of patients by developing and commercializing therapeutic innovations that improve medical care. Our advanced science, patented technologies, and innovative approach to drug discovery and development have allowed us to create and commercialize a portfolio of products that aim to advance the standard-of-care for acute care and oncology patients. For more information, visit www.herontx.com . Forward-looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Heron cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this news release and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption "Risk Factors." Forward-looking statements reflect our analysis only on their stated date, and Heron takes no obligation to update or revise these statements except as may be required by law. Investor Relations and Media Contact: Ira Duarte Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Heron Therapeutics, Inc. iduarte@herontx.com 858-251-4400 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-district-court-upholds-validity-of-cinvanti-patents-302321651.html SOURCE Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
