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Malvern, Pennsylvania (USA), Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rajant Corporation , the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, and Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS), a Kinetic Mesh Partner (KMP) together with Tabbara Electronics, a Kinetic Mesh Distributor (KMD), have secured a key robotic connectivity project using Rajant ES1 BreadCrumb® nodes for a strategic government-owned client in UAE. The UAE client was battling to provide a rapidly deployable, resilient, and secure wireless network to its quadruped Boston Dynamics' Spot robot for remote inspection, monitoring, and critical maintenance tasks in sensitive industrial environments while complying with local regulations. Other traditional and non-traditional networks were considered and failed. Rajant had the solution with continuous connectivity anywhere Spot was required to go. According to Mr. Mohamad Tabbara - CEO at HSCS, "One of the key characteristics of the project was to build a special mounting arrangement on the Spot robot to ensure full maneuverability of its robotic arm. Movement must be robust and offer an unobstructed view of the infrared camera. Rajant, together with HSC, worked to customize a tailor-made solution fulfilling the client requirements from the technical & operational aspects." Ms. Sana Kanaan – VP at Tabbara Electronics adds, "Safe and secure tele-remote operation of Spot is crucial in sensitive and hard-to-reach environments to keep people out of harm's way and improve productivity and safety. Wireless and simple-to-use Rajant BreadCrumb radio nodes are designed from the ground up for such tasks. Moreover, whether it is the ES1 or any of Rajant's BreadCrumbs, these nodes can grow with the capacity needs of the UAE client for future applications and deliver cost-saving efficiencies to the client's operation." "As AI & robotics are evolving industrial operations, Rajant and its local UAE partners continue to support this transformation by providing true M2M AI-powered Kinetic Mesh networks for achieving better operational & business efficiency", shares Waqas Ansar, Rajant Director of Sales ME. Rajant will be represented at Intersec 2025 in Tabarra Electronics' booth SA, A29. Stop by and meet us there, or book an appointment beforehand. ### About Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS) Hader Security and Communication Systems (HSCS) is a leading provider of integrated security and communication solutions in the UAE. With a focus on delivering state-of-the-art technologies, HSCS specializes in tailored systems for critical infrastructure, government, and industrial operations. By combining innovation with expertise, HSCS empowers clients to achieve operational excellence and enhance safety across dynamic environments. About Tabbara Electronics Tabbara Electronics is a premier distributor of advanced communication and security solutions, serving the EMEA region. With decades of experience, Tabbara Electronics offers a robust portfolio of products, including mission-critical wireless communication systems, surveillance solutions, and AI-powered analytics. Partnering with global technology leaders, Tabbara Electronics ensures reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and connectivity for their clients. For media, contact Ms. Loubna Tabbara, loubna@tabbara-electronics.com . Rajant Corporation Rajant Corporation is the broadband communications technology company that invented Kinetic Mesh® networking, BreadCrumb® wireless nodes, and InstaMesh® networking software. With Rajant and its family of products, customers can rapidly deploy a highly adaptable and scalable network that leverages the power of real-time data to deliver on-demand, mission-critical business intelligence. A low-latency, high-throughput, and secure solution for a variety of data, voice, video, and autonomous applications, Rajant's Kinetic Mesh networks provide industrial customers with full mobility, allowing them to take their private network applications and data anywhere. With successful deployments in more than 80 countries for customers in military, mining, ports, rail, energy, manufacturing and logistics, municipalities, agriculture, and more, Rajant is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with additional facilities and offices in Arizona and Kentucky. For more information, visit Rajant.com or follow Rajant on LinkedIn and YouTube. Attachment Rajant Kinetic Mesh BreadCrumb - ES1 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Rohit Sharma Hugs Ritika Sajdeh at Mumbai Airport Before Departing for Australia Ahead of IND vs AUS Pink Ball Test 2024 in Adelaide (Watch Video)AIP urges Parliamentarians to support release of Er Rashid
Young holds 3-shot lead over Scheffler in BahamasGrand Rapids Designer Andy Yates Featured in Business Insider for His Critique of 2024 Home Design Trends 11-25-2024 10:40 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire Michigan Interior Designer Andy Yates Award-winning interior designer Andy Yates, known for merging timeless design with personalized flair, has been featured in Business Insider discussing outdated home trends for 2024. Yates critiques excessive boucle and beige walls, offering innovative, practical design alternatives that reflect Michigan's dynamic aesthetic sensibilities. Grand Rapids, MI - Renowned interior designer Andy Yates, whose award-winning firm is based near the Michigan Lakeshore, has been prominently featured in a recent Business Insider article [ https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-home-decorating-trends-this-year-interior-designers-2024 ] examining outdated home decorating trends for 2024. Yates, celebrated for his ability to merge timeless design principles with personalized touches, offers critical insights that resonate with the dynamic aesthetic sensibilities of Michigan's design scene. As part of a broader conversation about impractical and overdone trends, Yates highlighted the pitfalls of excessive boucle and beige walls, offering practical alternatives rooted in his signature approach to creating warm, inviting spaces. He suggested that boucle, while visually appealing, should be used sparingly and paired with other textures to prevent monotony. "It's about creating depth and dynamism," Yates remarked, emphasizing a balanced use of materials. On beige walls, Yates didn't mince words, describing them as "flat and boring, like an unseasoned meal." He advocates layering neutral tones with complementary colors such as warm terracotta, forest green, or deep navy to inject vibrancy into spaces-an approach that echoes the natural beauty of the Michigan Lakeshore and the rich hues of Grand Rapids' changing seasons. The Michigan design community, particularly along the Lakeshore and in affluent areas such as Ada, has seen a rise in demand for personalized, thoughtful interiors that balance form and function. Yates' critique of fleeting trends aligns with the region's growing preference for timeless, practical design. The area is no stranger to innovative design solutions, as Grand Rapids-known as "Furniture City"-has long been a hub for high-quality craftsmanship and forward-thinking design. Yates' work is a testament to this heritage, blending the area's legacy of quality with modern sensibilities. Building on his recent feature in Taste of Home [ https://www.openpr.com/news/3742002/michigan-interior-designer-andy-yates-shares-expertise-in-taste ], Andy Yates has also been highlighted in Business Insider for his expert insights into outdated home decorating trends for 2024. This feature further underscores Yates' position as a leading voice in interior design, offering practical and stylish solutions that resonate with today's homeowners. His critique of fleeting design trends, like excessive boucle and beige walls, aligns with his philosophy of creating personalized, timeless interiors."This recognition from Business Insider highlights not only my work but also the incredible design energy here in Michigan," Yates said. "Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore are home to some of the most innovative and thoughtful design approaches in the country. It's an honor to represent this community in the national conversation." Yates' inclusion in the article further solidifies his reputation as a thought leader in the Michigan design scene and beyond. From his base in Ada, Yates collaborates with clients across the Lakeshore, transforming spaces into havens of comfort and style. His design philosophy-rooted in research, collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail-has made him a trusted figure in Michigan's design circles. Media Contact Company Name: Andy Yates Design Contact Person: Andy Yates Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=grand-rapids-designer-andy-yates-featured-in-business-insider-for-his-critique-of-2024-home-design-trends ] Phone: (616) 287-3871 Address:134 Manchester Rd SW City: Wyoming State: Michigan 49548 Country: United States Website: https://www.instagram.com/andyyatesdesign/ This release was published on openPR.
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) announced today that Scott Schenkel has been appointed as Expedia Group’s Chief Financial Officer, effective the day after Expedia Group files its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (which is expected to be on or about February 7, 2025). As previously announced, Julie Whalen will remain in the CFO role through February to ensure a smooth transition. As CFO, Mr. Schenkel will be responsible for leading Expedia Group’s global finance organization and will be based in Seattle, reporting directly to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Ariane Gorin. Mr. Schenkel has more than 30 years of global business and financial leadership expertise across e-commerce, healthcare, and technology businesses. As an operationally focused CFO, his experience spans company, business unit and functional leadership with extensive knowledge in financial planning, analytics, strategy, audit, mergers and acquisitions, integration, and process improvement. “Scott joins Expedia Group with extensive financial leadership experience across global businesses, particularly in e-commerce,” said Ariane Gorin, Chief Executive Officer, Expedia Group. “His expertise, operational acumen, and strategic insight will be instrumental as we strengthen our position as a global leader in travel. I look forward to working with Scott to drive our strategic goals forward. I also want to thank Julie for her significant contributions and dedication during her tenure as CFO, as well as for ensuring a smooth transition to Scott.” “I’m honored to join Expedia Group and excited about the opportunity to contribute to such an innovative and dynamic company,” said Scott Schenkel. “I look forward to collaborating with Ariane and the team to drive financial excellence and support the company’s mission of powering global travel experiences.” About Scott Schenkel Mr. Schenkel most recently served as the Interim CEO of eBay Inc. from September 2019 through April 2020 and its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to 2019. Prior to the eBay CFO role, he spent six years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of eBay Marketplace, having originally joined eBay in 2007 as Vice President of Global Financial Planning and Analytics. Prior to eBay, Mr. Schenkel spent nearly 17 years at General Electric Company in a variety of financial leadership roles. About Expedia Group Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group’s three flagship consumer brands include: Expedia®, Hotels.com ®, and Vrbo®. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including statements regarding Expedia Group’s CFO transition. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "continue," "expect," "future," "position," "strategy," "will," and variations of such words and similar phrases. Various uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include the specific risk factors identified in "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for our last fiscal year and any subsequent filings. Expedia Group assumes no obligation to update the information contained herein unless required by applicable law. Please refer to Expedia Group’s reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com . Follow us on X @expediagroup and check out our LinkedIn. © 2024 Expedia, Inc., an Expedia Group company. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219878769/en/ press@expedia.com KEYWORD: WASHINGTON UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TRANSPORTATION LODGING ONLINE RETAIL DESTINATIONS TECHNOLOGY VACATION TRAVEL ELECTRONIC COMMERCE RETAIL INTERNET OTHER TRAVEL SOURCE: Expedia Group, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/19/2024 04:10 PM/DISC: 12/19/2024 04:10 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219878769/en
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DES MOINES — Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and retain control of all four of Iowa's congressional seats. Miller-Meeks defeated Democrat Christina Bohannan in a rematch of 2022, when Miller-Meeks won by 7 percentage points. The margin this year was much tighter — Miller-Meeks' lead over Bohannan was less than a percentage point, or fewer than 1,000 votes. Miller-Meeks represents the 1st District, which includes the eastern part of the state and a swath of south-central Iowa, including Johnson County, home to University of Iowa in Iowa City. Miller-Meeks earned a first term in Congress representing Iowa's 2nd District when she defeated Democrat Rita Hart by just six votes in 2020. The Associated Press called this year's race at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday. Miller-Meeks had declared victory earlier, but the AP had not yet called the race because the margin was close enough that it could prompt a recount. Bohannan's campaign on Nov. 14 requested a recount, as any candidate is allowed to do, saying in a statement that the recount will make certain "that every voter is heard." The campaign said it would have "full trust in this process and will accept the results regardless of the outcome." The request was made for a recount in each of the district's 20 counties. Because the margin was less than a percentage point, the state — not the candidate — pays for the costs associated with the recount. Miller-Meeks' campaign accused Bohannan and other Democrats of being "election deniers," and Republicans have said Bohannan is wasting taxpayer dollars. "This is a delaying tactic to thwart the will of the people," the Miller-Meeks campaign said in a Nov. 14 statement. "A recount won't meaningfully change the outcome of this race as the congresswoman's lead is mathematically impossible to overcome." Republican incumbents held onto Iowa's three other congressional seats, maintaining GOP control over the entirety of Iowa's congressional delegation. The sweep in 2022 represented the first time in three decades that Iowa had an all-Republican delegation, emblematic of the sharp rightward shift in the state not long after former President Barack Obama carried Iowa in 2008 and again in 2012. Obama won with solid support from the eastern counties along the Mississippi River that have mostly backed Trump since and bolster Miller-Meeks' in her district as well. Two competitive congressional races in Iowa this year – the 1st and 3rd Districts – brought millions of dollars in paid advertising to the state from national campaign arms for House Republican and Democrats. Zach Nunn fought off the challenge from Democrat Lanon Baccam in the 3rd District, which includes much of the Des Moines metro area. Republican incumbents Ashley Hinson in the 2nd District and Randy Feenstra in the 4th District won decisively. Hinson defeated Democrat Sarah Corkery. Feenstra defeated Democrat Ryan Melton. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, speaks with local farmers on the set of the Barn Talk podcast on the Whisler family farm near Washington on Nov. 1. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference and classified documents cases against TrumpChina Outlook: Can China make it in 2025?
KYIV, Ukraine — NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile. escalating the nearly 33-month-old war. The conflict is “entering a decisive phase,” Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday, and “taking on very dramatic dimensions.” Ukraine’s parliament canceled a session as security was tightened following Thursday’s Russian strike on a military facility in the city of Dnipro. In a stark warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said in a nationally televised speech the attack with the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile was in retaliation for Kyiv’s use of U.S. and British longer-range missiles capable of striking deeper into Russian territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks Friday during a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense, representatives of the military-industrial complex and developers of missile systems at the Kremlin in Moscow. Putin said Western air defense systems would be powerless to stop the new missile. Ukrainian military officials said the missile that hit Dnipro reached a speed of Mach 11 and carried six nonnuclear warheads, each releasing six submunitions. Speaking Friday to military and weapons industries officials, Putin said Russia will launch production of the Oreshnik. “No one in the world has such weapons,” he said. “Sooner or later, other leading countries will also get them. We are aware that they are under development. “We have this system now,” he added. “And this is important.” Putin said that while it isn’t an intercontinental missile, it’s so powerful that the use of several of them fitted with conventional warheads in one attack could be as devastating as a strike with strategic — or nuclear — weapons. Gen. Sergei Karakayev, head of Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces, said the Oreshnik could reach targets across Europe and be fitted with nuclear or conventional warheads, echoing Putin’s claim that even with conventional warheads, “the massive use of the weapon would be comparable in effect to the use of nuclear weapons.” In this photo taken from a video released Friday, a Russian serviceman operates at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov kept up Russia's bellicose tone on Friday, blaming “the reckless decisions and actions of Western countries” in supplying weapons to Ukraine to strike Russia. "The Russian side has clearly demonstrated its capabilities, and the contours of further retaliatory actions in the event that our concerns were not taken into account have also been quite clearly outlined," he said. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, widely seen as having the warmest relations with the Kremlin in the European Union, echoed Moscow’s talking points, suggesting the use of U.S.-supplied weapons in Ukraine likely requires direct American involvement. “These are rockets that are fired and then guided to a target via an electronic system, which requires the world’s most advanced technology and satellite communications capability,” Orbán said on state radio. “There is a strong assumption ... that these missiles cannot be guided without the assistance of American personnel.” Orbán cautioned against underestimating Russia’s responses, emphasizing that the country’s recent modifications to its nuclear deployment doctrine should not be dismissed as a “bluff.” “It’s not a trick ... there will be consequences,” he said. Czech Republic's Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky speaks to journalists Friday during a joint news conference with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriiy Sybiha in Kyiv, Ukraine. Separately in Kyiv, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský called Thursday’s missile strike an “escalatory step and an attempt of the Russian dictator to scare the population of Ukraine and to scare the population of Europe.” At a news conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Lipavský also expressed his full support for delivering the necessary additional air defense systems to protect Ukrainian civilians from the “heinous attacks.” He said the Czech Republic will impose no limits on the use of its weapons and equipment given to Ukraine. Three lawmakers from Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, confirmed that Friday's previously scheduled session was called off due to the ongoing threat of Russian missiles targeting government buildings in central Kyiv. In addition, there also was a recommendation to limit the work of all commercial offices and nongovernmental organizations "in that perimeter, and local residents were warned of the increased threat,” said lawmaker Mykyta Poturaiev, who said it's not the first time such a threat has been received. Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said the Oreshnik missile was fired from the Kapustin Yar 4th Missile Test Range in Russia’s Astrakhan region and flew 15 minutes before striking Dnipro. Test launches of a similar missile were conducted in October 2023 and June 2024, the directorate said. The Pentagon confirmed the missile was a new, experimental type of intermediate-range missile based on its RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. Thursday's attack struck the Pivdenmash plant that built ICBMs when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union. The military facility is located about 4 miles southwest of the center of Dnipro, a city of about 1 million that is Ukraine’s fourth-largest and a key hub for military supplies and humanitarian aid, and is home to one of the country’s largest hospitals for treating wounded soldiers from the front before their transfer to Kyiv or abroad. We're all going to die someday. Still, how it happens—and when—can point to a historical moment defined by the scientific advancements and public health programs available at the time to contain disease and prevent accidents. In the early 1900s, America's efforts to improve sanitation, hygiene, and routine vaccinations were still in their infancy. Maternal and infant mortality rates were high, as were contagious diseases that spread between people and animals. Combined with the devastation of two World Wars—and the Spanish Flu pandemic in between—the leading causes of death changed significantly after this period. So, too, did the way we diagnose and control the spread of disease. Starting with reforms as part of Roosevelt's New Deal in the 1930s, massive-scale, federal interventions in the U.S. eventually helped stave off disease transmission. It took comprehensive government programs and the establishment of state and local health agencies to educate the public on preventing disease transmission. Seemingly simple behavioral shifts, such as handwashing, were critical in thwarting the spread of germs, much like discoveries in medicine, such as vaccines, and increased access to deliver them across geographies. Over the course of the 20th century, life expectancy increased by 56% and is estimated to keep increasing slightly, according to an annual summary of vital statistics published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2000. Death Records examined data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to see how the leading causes of death in America have evolved over time and to pinpoint how some major mortality trends have dropped off. According to a report published in the journal Annual Review of Public Health in 2000, pneumonia was the leading cause of death in the early 1900s, accounting for nearly 1 in 4 deaths. By the time World War I ended in 1918, during which people and animals were housed together for long periods, a new virus emerged: the Spanish Flu. Originating in a bird before spreading to humans, the virus killed 10 times as many Americans as the war. Many died of secondary pneumonia after the initial infection. Pneumonia deaths eventually plummeted throughout the century, partly prevented by increased flu vaccine uptake rates in high-risk groups, particularly older people. Per the CDC, tuberculosis was a close second leading cause of death, killing 194 of every 10,000 people in 1900, mainly concentrated in dense urban areas where the infection could more easily spread. Eventually, public health interventions led to drastic declines in mortality from the disease, such as public education, reducing crowded housing, quarantining people with active disease, improving hygiene, and using antibiotics. Once the death rates lagged, so did the public health infrastructure built to control the disease, leading to a resurgence in the mid-1980s. Diarrhea was the third leading cause of death in 1900, surging every summer among children before the impacts of the pathogen died out in 1930. Adopting water filtration, better nutrition, and improved refrigeration were all associated with its decline. In the 1940s and 1950s, polio outbreaks killed or paralyzed upward of half a million people worldwide every year. Even at its peak, polio wasn't a leading cause of death, it was a much-feared one, particularly among parents of young children, some of whom kept them from crowded public places and interacting with other children. By 1955, when Jonah Salk discovered the polio vaccine, the U.S. had ended the "golden age of medicine." During this period, the causes of mortality shifted dramatically as scientists worldwide began to collaborate on infectious disease control, surgical techniques, vaccines, and other drugs. From the 1950s onward, once quick-spreading deadly contagions weren't prematurely killing American residents en masse, scientists also began to understand better how to diagnose and treat these diseases. As a result, Americans were living longer lives and instead succumbing to noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs. The risk of chronic diseases increased with age and, in some cases, was exacerbated by unhealthy lifestyles. Cancer and heart disease shot up across the century, increasing 90-fold from 1900 to 1998, according to CDC data. Following the post-Spanish Flu years, heart disease killed more Americans than any other cause, peaking in the 1960s and contributing to 1 in 3 deaths. Cigarette smoking rates peaked at the same time, a major risk factor for heart disease. Obesity rates also rose, creating another risk factor for heart disease and many types of cancers. This coincides with the introduction of ultra-processed foods into diets, which plays a more significant role in larger waistlines than the increasing predominance of sedentary work and lifestyles. In the early 1970s, deaths from heart disease began to fall as more Americans prevented and managed their risk factors, like quitting smoking or taking blood pressure medicine. However, the disease remains the biggest killer of Americans. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death and rates still indicate an upward trajectory over time. Only a few types of cancer are detected early by screening, and some treatments for aggressive cancers like glioblastoma—the most common type of brain cancer—have also stalled, unable to improve prognosis much over time. In recent years, early-onset cancers, those diagnosed before age 50 or sometimes even earlier, have seen a drastic rise among younger Americans. While highly processed foods and sedentary lifestyles may contribute to rising rates, a spike in cancer rates among otherwise healthy young individuals has baffled some medical professionals. This follows the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020. At its peak, high transmission rates made the virus the third leading cause of death in America. It's often compared to the Spanish Flu of 1918, though COVID-19 had a far larger global impact, spurring international collaborations among scientists who developed a vaccine in an unprecedented time. Public policy around issues of safety and access also influences causes of death, particularly—and tragically—among young Americans. Gun control measures in the U.S. are far less stringent than in peer nations; compared to other nations, however, the U.S. leads in gun violence. Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens (around 2 in 3 are homicides, and 1 in 3 are suicides), and deaths from opioids remain a leading cause of death among younger people. Globally, the leading causes of death mirror differences in social and geographic factors. NCDs are primarily associated with socio-economic status and comprise 7 out of 10 leading causes of death, 85% of those occurring in low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization. However, one of the best health measures is life expectancy at birth. People in the U.S. have been living longer lives since 2000, except for a slight dip in longevity due to COVID-19. According to the most recent CDC estimates, Americans' life expectancy is 77.5 years on average and is expected to increase slightly in the coming decades. Story editing by Alizah Salario. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. This story originally appeared on Death Records and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get local news delivered to your inbox!British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada’s premiers and the federal government have hatched a game plan over possible U.S. tariffs, where Conservative premiers lobby their Republican counterparts and left-leaning leaders court the Democrats, while the federal government focuses on president-elect Donald Trump. Eby says the premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about using their political diversity and connections to approach politicians and business leaders in the United States, as talks over Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico ramp up. He says it has been discussed that Conservative premiers Danielle Smith in Alberta, Doug Ford in Ontario and Nova Scotia’s Tim Houston are well-placed to lobby their contacts with Republican governors and business leaders. In a year-end interview, Eby says as a New Democrat leader he will likely have more in common speaking with Democrat governors and business leaders from the West Coast states. He says Canada’s diversity of representation, ranging from the right and left sides of the political spectrum, can bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks. Eby also says — if it is deemed helpful — he is prepared to appear on American’s right-leaning Fox News TV network as did premiers Ford and Smith.NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry celebrated a political win Thursday as he signed into law sweeping tax measures passed by lawmakers that include reducing the individual income tax to 3%, cutting corporate taxes and raising the state sales tax. He also approved an array of proposed constitutional changes to go before voters in March. “Y’all have instituted generational change,” Landry said of a bipartisan group of lawmakers standing beside him at the Capitol in Baton Rouge. “They opened the door for a new era here in Louisiana, an era where every working citizen in this state gets to keep more of their hard-earned money.” Landry, a Republican, said the measures will provide $1.3 billion in income tax cuts for Louisiana residents as well as nearly triple the standard individual deduction and double deductions for seniors. The income tax rate was 4.25% for people earning $50,000 or more. Republicans said the measures will help stanch outward migration from the state. To pay for the bulk of the tax cuts, Landry approved increasing the state sales tax to 5% for the next five years, after which it will drop to 4.75%. It previously stood at 4% with a temporary 0.45% increase set to expire next year. Landry also agreed to redirect $280 million in vehicle sales tax funds earmarked for several major infrastructure projects to help pay for the tax cuts over the next two years. Landry said other changes would make the state more competitive for businesses. Large corporations will have their income tax rate reduced from 7.5% to 5.5%. Louisiana also eliminated the 0.275% corporate franchise tax. Republicans had long decried the levy on businesses operating in the state worth more than $500 million in annual revenue as hindering economic growth. “Our complicated business tax policy has been finally moved more towards fairness and put us in a place to be more competitive with our surrounding states,” said Republican Rep. Julie Emerson, who sponsored several major bills signed by Landry. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois said the corporate tax cuts sends business a message: “We are here to compete, we do compete, and we want you." Landry and his allies in the GOP-controlled legislature had championed the tax reform package in an intense three-week special session in November, the third such session since he took office in January. While Democratic lawmakers overwhelmingly passed the tax package in the Senate, some Democrats in the House of Representatives warned the tax cuts would mostly benefit the wealthiest residents and corporate shareholders. Critics pointed out that increasing the state sales tax disproportionately affects lower-income households. Louisiana has the highest combined state and average local sales tax in the country, according to the Tax Policy Foundation. The tax measures included an array of proposed constitutional changes intended to streamline a complicated section of the state's constitution. The changes include liquidating several education trust funds to pay off approximately $2 billion in school district debt and using the savings to make permanent a $2,000 pay raise for teachers. Another constitutional change would include a growth cap designed to limit the amount of additional funding the state could earmark for recurring expenses each year. Landry also signed other proposed constitutional amendments unrelated to taxes. One would make it easier for lawmakers to expand the number of crimes for which minors can be tried and sentenced in adult courts by removing constitutional restrictions. Republican lawmakers and prosecutors say the change will increase public safety by paving the way for longer prison sentences for teenagers who commit violent crimes. Democrats and criminal justice reform advocacy groups have warned it would undermine rehabilitative efforts and fails to address the root causes of juvenile crime. "If you care about kids, you want to vote yes” on the amendment, Landry said. Another proposed amendment would allow the legislature to create specialty courts. Republican lawmakers said the bill would give more flexibility to the justice system, such as by enabling the creation of regional drug courts to serve rural parishes that could not afford their own. Some Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern that the broad language of the amendment could allow for Republicans to exercise more control over the criminal justice system in Democrat-dominated jurisdictions such as New Orleans. The constitutional amendments are scheduled to go before voters on March 29. Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96
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CARLIN — Starting with becoming an electrical apprentice right out of high school, Eric MacGill has enjoyed a career of supervising the design of electrical systems which keep Nevada’s roads safe. MacGill is the supervisor for the signals, lighting and Intelligent Transportation System design section of Nevada Department of Transportation. At the Zero Fatalities Nevada Crash Safety Summit in Reno earlier this month, MacGill wanted to discuss one particular project of which most Elko County residents have seen the results — and which broke new ground for highway-lighting systems. The Carlin Tunnel, actually a system of two highway tunnels and two rail tunnels, is the only Nevada highway tunnel that requires lightning, MacGill said. As for why no other tunnels in the state contain lights, he said reasons range from cultural ones — such as how the Cave Rock tunnel at Lake Tahoe, which goes through an area protected by the U.S. Forest Service — to the tunnels being too short to need any lighting. NDOT built the highway tunnels in 1974, MacGill said. A truck travels in the Carlin Tunnel before 2013 lighting upgrades. Dim lights cast an orange glow with the tunnel's outdated sodium vapor lighting. “They actually had options to V-cut the mountain, because the mountain itself is actually fairly small. It's only about 1,100 feet, 1,400 at the longest,” he said. “But the decision was made to bore through it. So, I guess that might have been a unique situation in that we didn't necessarily have to put a tunnel in. We did have options to do other alternatives. But now we've installed this and now we have to maintain it.” MacGill worked on a 2013 project to upgrade the lighting control system in the tunnels, which are now undergoing a lighting refresh. The eastbound Carlin Tunnel in November 2013 features an upgrade from sodium vapor lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting. The new lights are connected to sensors to make them brighter or dimmer in response to outside conditions. When the tunnels opened in 1974, they had a thin row of lights along either side, MacGill said. By the 1990s, NDOT decided to switch the setup to a more robust set of lights hanging from the ceiling. The amount of lighting lessened as drivers neared the end of the tunnel. “They realized that we needed to put a lot of light at the entrance so that people were going in knowing what was there. If there was an obstruction or something in the way, they could see that before they actually got into the tunnel,” MacGill said. “In 2012, we actually started a project that continued through 2013 in the design phase. Then, into 2014 when we actually installed it, we did a lot of research in the design,” MacGill said, because they wanted to keep it modern and meet current tunnel lighting standards. “We did a lot of systems engineering. We looked at all manufacturers who stated they did tunnel lighting or they provided tunnel lighting fixtures. We compared everything. We eventually came up with a system we felt met the needs. And, fortunately, we were able to make it much more maintainable,” MacGill said. Eric MacGill shows a photograph of the lighting system in Carlin Tunnel in the 1970s, at the Zero Fatalities Nevada Crash Safety Summit in the Silver Legacy Resort, Nov. 14, 2024. “During that process, the design process, we wanted an off-the-shelf system so that maintainers didn't have something that was specialized so much that they could only get it from a certain manufacturer.” The lighting needed to be something they could realistically maintain, he explained. While the NDOT team was designing the tunnel lighting, LEDs were becoming increasingly viable as a heavy-duty lighting source, with their lumens per watt increasing. “We got to the point where we were able to light the entire tunnel using LEDs. And in North America, the Carlin Tunnel was the first tunnel fully lighted by LED luminaries,” MacGill said. In order for Carlin to have a safe LED-lit tunnel, the lights needed to be at a different level of brightness in the nighttime than they were in the daytime, MacGill said. Eric MacGill shows how Carlin Tunnel's lighting system from 2013 compares with the lighting system from the 1990s, at the Zero Fatalities Nevada Crash Safety Summit in the Silver Legacy Resort, Nov. 14, 2024. Tunnel lighting operates according to a certain formula, he explained. “The brighter it is outside, the brighter it is in the tunnel. The dimmer it is, the dimmer the tunnel lighting is. So there's a direct correlation between the outside ambient light levels and the light levels inside the tunnel.” The team realized they needed to create a lighting system which would easily adapt to different light levels outside the tunnel, MacGill explained. “If lighting was reduced due to cloud coverage or a stormy day, we had to have something that brought the light level down so people, when they're entering the tunnel, their eyes didn't have to adjust,” he said. “We ended up establishing different steps of lighting so that the lighting would ramp up slowly and ramp down slowly. We wanted to have it completely dynamic — but in that process of programming the system, it was easier to have small steps of lighting that increased, as opposed to an infinite amount of ramping up and ramping down.” A major problem with the 1990s lighting system was its cost of maintenance, MacGill noted. The NDOT team discovered “there was no dimming ability with it — it either was on or off. So, they had these huge contactors that would either shut the lighting off for certain banks or turn it on. That rush of current was the majority of the costs — not the actual cost to run the lights or the energy to run the lights, but that rush of energy as they turn these big banks of lights on and off,” MacGill explained. Eric MacGill shows an example of the lighting components used for the Carlin Tunnel. “So, we were looking at costs of $18,000 to $20,000 a month, just for the power for the 1990s system,” he noted. “Once we installed the LED lighting, it worked much more efficiently. You didn't have the inrush of current to light the tunnel as it dimmed up and dimmed down.” “The 1990s system used contactors and circuit-based technology. So one circuit would be about 10 lights and it would either be on or off,” he said. “We want a much more dynamic system with the newer technology using LEDs. We wanted to be able to ramp that lighting up more gradually, to control it more more easily.” Now, communication is sent to the luminaires from a control room, turning them on or off. “As you can imagine, there are not a lot of tunnel lighting control manufacturers out there in the world. We worked with Nyx-Hemera. They're out of Canada and they work worldwide.” However, “we didn't want a manufacturer discontinuing their product line to force us to change out all the luminaires in the tunnel. So we standardized in 2013 on a lighting performance,” MacGill noted. “In 2014, we stayed with the same lighting performance and developed a sort of cut sheet so other manufacturers can build to that standard. So, we can purchase from any manufacturer who does tunnel lighting, say, 50 or 100 luminaires that can then be put up. So in the future, hopefully, we're not going to have to relight everything, even though the manufacturer no longer carries that specific fixture that's in there right now.” “The manufacturer we worked with, it wasn't a specialized luminaire they were providing to us — but they did state that, ‘Hey, we'll manufacture parts for this luminaire that you're buying from us for 20 years.’ And unfortunately, through administrative changes on their end, they stopped that product line, so we're no longer able to get those components that made up the luminaire,” MacGill explained. “We have a project going on right now where we're refreshing all those luminaires we installed in 2014. We're anticipating getting 20 years out of those luminaires.” Along with lights, the tunnel also contains six feedback cameras which say whether the system is working, as well as a few luminance cameras which mimic drivers’ eyes to adjust light levels, MacGill explained. As the mining industry in the area puts strain on the power grid, the power system has a special filter to ensure clear communication, he said. “The Carlin Tunnels are fairly short with regard to tunnels themselves. But driver safety and drivers’ perceptions of safety, with being able to light the tunnel to make sure that they're staying within the lines more easily and they know the walls are close but not too close to the vehicles — I think those are the major factors I focus on personally,” he said. “It's exasperating because you have these walls that are so close you don't have a shoulder — and people get nervous in tunnels when they can't see well,” MacGill explained. “It's very important to make sure we're properly signing the tunnels coming ahead,” NDOT traffic safety engineer Kim Goodwin added. “Advanced signage, proper striping, all those things play into notifying that a tunnel is coming and help the driver be alert.” MacGill concluded, “We don't want drivers to be thinking about how good the lighting is or how poor it is. Most of the time, drivers don't notice that there is lighting. They just notice if they can see the road well. They only notice that there's a problem when the lighting is poor and they have issues seeing what's going on in the tunnel.” Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Roquan Smith returns to practice as a limited participant
VEEA and MARQUEE Wireless Announce a Strategic Partnership that Extends Cellular Networks with Groundbreaking Smart City and Smart Energy ApplicationsWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- (NYSE: NOTE) ("FiscalNote"), a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS technology provider of policy and global intelligence, today announced that Conrad Yiu, a member of its Board of Directors and a member of its Corporate Governance Committee and M&A Committee, will retire from the Board effective December 31, 2024, in-line with the fiscal year end and shortly prior to the scheduled end of his three-year term in May 2025. Yiu is Co-founder and Partner of AS1 Growth Partners (“AS1”), a private multi-family investment office based in Sydney, Australia. AS1 invested in FiscalNote in 2020 when, prior to its public listing, FiscalNote was actively expanding its investor base in Australia. Yiu then joined the Board in October 2020, shortly following AS1’s investment. As FiscalNote’s strategic focus has changed since that time, Yiu has decided to retire early to focus on his Australia-based business interests, family and professional commitments. “I want to thank Tim and my fellow Board members for the opportunity to serve the Company over the past four years. I remain an active, long-term investor and supporter of FiscalNote’s mission and management,” said Yiu. “Given the changes since my firm first invested, now is simply the right time for me to concentrate on my other professional commitments based in and focused on Australia, as well as to make more time for personal and family commitments. While I am retiring from the Board early, I strongly believe the Company has the right strategy and the right leadership to take it to its next phase of growth, and I have great confidence in its ability to deliver results and value for both its customers and its shareholders.” “Throughout the past four years and at pivotal times for our Company, Conrad has been a deeply respected and admired partner on our Board, whose views and guidance were especially valuable during our transition to a publicly traded company,” said Tim Hwang, Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder, FiscalNote. “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I’d like to thank Conrad for his service and contributions, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” Following Yiu’s retirement, the composition of FiscalNote’s Board of Directors will be reduced to nine members – reflecting the streamlined structure of the Company following its divestitures of and Aicel Technologies in 2024. For more information about the Company’s Board of Directors and its members, please visit . (NYSE: NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage political and business risk. Since 2013, FiscalNote has pioneered technology that delivers critical insights and the tools to turn them into action. Home to CQ, Dragonfly, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote serves thousands of customers worldwide with global offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit and follow @FiscalNote View source version on : CONTACT: Media Nicholas Graham FiscalNote Relations Bob Burrows FiscalNote KEYWORD: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC POLICY/GOVERNMENT SOFTWARE WHITE HOUSE/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATE/LOCAL PUBLIC POLICY DATA MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: FiscalNote Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/19/2024 04:05 PM/DISC: 12/19/2024 04:06 PM
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Aidan Bouman threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Javion Phelps with 12 seconds left and South Dakota defeated FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 on Saturday to claim a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship. The Coyotes (9-2, 7-1) trailed 28-17 when Bouman threw deep to Jack Martens for a 40-yard touchdown with 3:22 remaining. They got the ball back with 1:16 left and six plays later Bouman was sacked. The Coyotes quickly lined up and Bouman found Phelps alone 2 yards shy of the end zone along the left sideline and he easily scored. South Dakota won its first game against the Bison in Vermillion since a four-overtime thriller in 2002. The Bison had won the last five meetings in the DakotaDome. The Coyotes took a 14-0 lead on two Travis Theis rushing touchdowns but the Bison (10-2, 7-1) tied the game with two scores in the final 2:26 of the first half, a 23-yard pass from Cam Miller to Braylon Henderson and a 3-yard TD run by Miller. Miller scored from 2 yards out late in the third quarter and CharMar Brown completed a 20-play, 99-yard drive that took nearly 11 minutes with a 1-yard score for a 28-17 Bison lead with just over four minutes to go. Bouman was 18-of-30 for 271 yards and two touchdowns. Miller was 9-of-21 passing with one touchdown and he rushed for 82 yards and another score. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25RBB Bancorp Announces Senior Leadership Succession Plan and Transition Timeline
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)’s (formally Weekly Winter Briefing) brings together the latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for COVID-19, flu, RSV and Norovirus. COVID-19 activity decreased across most indicators and was at baseline levels. Influenza (flu) activity increased across all indicators and was at medium activity levels. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity decreased across most indicators and was circulating at low levels of activity. Please note, due to the Christmas public holidays, a report will not be published in week 52. The next report will be published on Friday 3 January 2024. COVID-19 activity decreased across most indicators and was circulating at baseline levels COVID-19 positivity in hospital settings decreased slightly with a weekly mean positivity rate of 3.4%, compared to 3.7% in the previous week COVID-19 hospitalisations decreased to 1.48 per 100,000 compared to 1.71 per 100,000 in the previous week COVID-19 ICU admissions remained stable at 0.06 per 100,000 compared with 0.06 per 100,000 in the previous week There were 13 COVID-19 acute respiratory incidents reported in week 50 The highest hospital admission rate was in the South-West at 2.25 per 100,000, increasing from 1.76 per 100,000 in the previous week Those aged 85 years and over had the highest hospital admission rate, which remained stable at 17.05 per 100,000 compared with 17.58 in the previous week Up to the end of week 50, 23.2% of those under 65 years in a clinical risk group and 58.6% of all people aged over 65 years old, who are living and resident in England had been vaccinated with an Autumn 2024 booster dose Influenza activity increased across all indicators and was circulating at medium levels Influenza positivity increased with a weekly mean positivity rate of 21.7% in week 50 compared to 17.3% in the previous week. This is based on a percentage of people who test positive among those with symptoms tested at sentinel ‘spotter’ laboratories, reported through the Respiratory DataMart surveillance system overall, influenza hospitalisations increased to 8.72 per 100,000, compared with 5.79 per 100,000 in the previous week. the weekly influenza-like illnesses (ILI) General Practice (GP) consultation rate increased to 12.1 per 100,000 compared with 8.5 per 100,000 in the previous week. for the 2024/2025 season’s vaccination programme, children and pregnant women have been eligible since 1 September, whilst clinical risk groups, older adults (those aged 65 years and over) and frontline healthcare workers have been eligible since 3 October. Up to the end of week 50, vaccine uptake stands at 37.6% of those under 65 years in a clinical risk group, 33.1% in all pregnant women and 73% in all those aged 65 years and over. 40.3% of children aged 2 years of age and 41.6% of children aged 3 years of age have been vaccinated. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity decreased across most indicators and was circulating at low levels overall emergency department attendances for acute bronchiolitis decreased RSV positivity decreased slightly to 11.8% compared with 12.6% in the previous week overall, hospital admissions decreased to 2.81 per 100,000 compared with 3.22 per 100,000 in the previous week this season, the increase in reporting has begun earlier than usual, with norovirus activity in the 2-week period between 25 November to 8 December was 20.5% higher than the previous 2-week period. Total reports were almost double the 5-season average (95.5%) for the same 2-week period Norovirus reporting remained high across all regions of England and all age groups, with the highest number of reports in adults aged 65 years and over Rotavirus reporting has increased in recent weeks but was within expected levels during the 2-week period of weeks 48 and 49 The number of norovirus outbreaks reported to the Hospital Norovirus Outbreak Reporting System (HNORS) since the start of the 2024/2025 season is 23.7% higher than the 5-season average while some of the increased reporting may be attributable to the increased use of PCR multiplex technology (capable of detecting multiple gastrointestinal pathogens in one test), it is likely that the emergence of an unusual norovirus genotype, GII.17, as well as changes in the epidemiology following the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors are contributing to the observed rise during the 2024/2025 season to date, the majority (89.1%) of samples characterised were norovirus genogroup 2 (GII), of which the most frequently identified genotype was GII.17 (62.2%), an increase of this genotype has also been observed in other counties during 2024 and is being closely monitored - at present there is no indication it leads to more severe illness (note: it isn’t accurate to refer to GII.17 as ‘Kawasaki’ and this term is causing confusion with Kawasaki Disease, which is an unrelated disease) lab reports represent just a small proportion of total norovirus cases and it has been estimated that for every case of norovirus reported to national surveillance in the UK there are about 288 in the community that go unreported, representing an annual burden of around 3 million cases Norovirus symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea but can also include a high temperature, abdominal pain and aching limbs - Norovirus infection can cause dehydration, especially in vulnerable groups such as young children and older or immunocompromised people, so if you do get ill it is important to drink plenty of fluids during that time.Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- (NYSE: NOTE) ("FiscalNote"), a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS technology provider of policy and global intelligence, today announced that Conrad Yiu, a member of its Board of Directors and a member of its Corporate Governance Committee and M&A Committee, will retire from the Board effective December 31, 2024, in-line with the fiscal year end and shortly prior to the scheduled end of his three-year term in May 2025. Yiu is Co-founder and Partner of AS1 Growth Partners (“AS1”), a private multi-family investment office based in Sydney, Australia. AS1 invested in FiscalNote in 2020 when, prior to its public listing, FiscalNote was actively expanding its investor base in Australia. Yiu then joined the Board in October 2020, shortly following AS1’s investment. As FiscalNote’s strategic focus has changed since that time, Yiu has decided to retire early to focus on his Australia-based business interests, family and professional commitments. “I want to thank Tim and my fellow Board members for the opportunity to serve the Company over the past four years. I remain an active, long-term investor and supporter of FiscalNote’s mission and management,” said Yiu. “Given the changes since my firm first invested, now is simply the right time for me to concentrate on my other professional commitments based in and focused on Australia, as well as to make more time for personal and family commitments. While I am retiring from the Board early, I strongly believe the Company has the right strategy and the right leadership to take it to its next phase of growth, and I have great confidence in its ability to deliver results and value for both its customers and its shareholders.” “Throughout the past four years and at pivotal times for our Company, Conrad has been a deeply respected and admired partner on our Board, whose views and guidance were especially valuable during our transition to a publicly traded company,” said Tim Hwang, Chairman, CEO, and Co-founder, FiscalNote. “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I’d like to thank Conrad for his service and contributions, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” Following Yiu’s retirement, the composition of FiscalNote’s Board of Directors will be reduced to nine members – reflecting the streamlined structure of the Company following its divestitures of and Aicel Technologies in 2024. For more information about the Company’s Board of Directors and its members, please visit . (NYSE: NOTE) is a leader in policy and global intelligence. By uniquely combining data, technology, and insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage political and business risk. Since 2013, FiscalNote has pioneered technology that delivers critical insights and the tools to turn them into action. Home to CQ, Dragonfly, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote serves thousands of customers worldwide with global offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit and follow @FiscalNote View source version on : CONTACT: Media Nicholas Graham FiscalNote Relations Bob Burrows FiscalNote KEYWORD: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC POLICY/GOVERNMENT SOFTWARE WHITE HOUSE/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATE/LOCAL PUBLIC POLICY DATA MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: FiscalNote Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/19/2024 04:05 PM/DISC: 12/19/2024 04:06 PM
Post datedThe Ottawa Police Service has laid charges against a 33-year-old man involved in allegedly assaulting five people before being shot by police in a parking lot near Place D'Orleans Shopping Mall earlier this month. Police have charged Tyler Low of Ottawa with 52 offences, including four counts of attempted murder, five counts of aggravated assault, 12 counts of assault with a weapon and assault of a police officer. He was also charged with multiple weapons and mischief offences, including 20 charges of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. Police had previously not released any information on charges, directing inquires to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the province's police watchdog. Ottawa police officers were called at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Nov. 15 after receiving reports of a man assaulting people and damaging vehicles in front of a Wendy's restaurant on St. Joseph Boulevard and Place D'Orleans Drive. Upon confronting the suspect, police shot the man "multiple times," according to the SIU. Two conducted energy weapons were also deployed. The suspect was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is currently in stable condition, Ottawa police say. A total of five people were injured, some with serious injuries. Police say the injuries were later deemed to be non life-threatening. The SIU and the Ottawa Police Service continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Criminal Investigation Section at 613-236-1222 at extension 3566. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca . Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Man given 5 year sentence for fatal 2021 booze fueled fight in Regina home A now 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and will serve a total of five years behind bars for the 2021 death of a 43-year-old man in Regina after an alcohol fueled fight in the basement of a home. Saskatoon Saskatoon city council approves $1.2M winter warming centre plan Saskatoon’s new city council has approved the latest cold weather strategy, a $1.2 million plan to operate winter warming centres for those in need. Sask. woman charged with manslaughter after fatal assault on Pelican Lake First Nation A 20-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal assault on Pelican Lake First Nation. 'The roads are a mess': Saskatoon residents voice concerns over city road clearing As crews make their way through city streets in the aftermath of last weekend’s storm, some Saskatoon residents say their efforts aren’t enough. Vancouver Missing hiker found alive after 50 days in northern B.C. wilderness A missing hiker who spent 50 days alone in the frozen wilderness of northern British Columbia has been found alive. Vancouver doctor disciplined for practising medicine with 'inactive' licence A general practitioner in Vancouver has been publicly reprimanded for practising medicine without an active licence by the regulatory body for doctors. Condo door is common property, owner not responsible for replacing glue-filled lock, B.C. tribunal rules A North Vancouver condo building has lost its bid to force the owner of one unit to pay for a replacement lock after a bizarre incident in which glue was "injected" into the locking mechanism. Vancouver Island Ongoing vandalism to Vancouver Island Red Dress project A Red Dress memorial project, raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit individuals, has been the target of ongoing vandalism in Campbell River, B.C. Missing hiker found alive after 50 days in northern B.C. wilderness A missing hiker who spent 50 days alone in the frozen wilderness of northern British Columbia has been found alive. Mounties say 2 men arrested after another fentanyl 'super lab' found in B.C. Mounties say two men were arrested after police uncovered the latest drug-manufacturing "super lab" in British Columbia. Kelowna Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026 The Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026, the Canadian Hockey League said Wednesday. 545 vehicles impounded in 332 days: BC Highway Patrol pleads for drivers to slow down Mounties with the BC Highway Patrol in Kelowna say they've impounded more than 545 vehicles for excessive speed and aggressive driving so far this year. That works out to more than 1.6 per day. Man in hospital following targeted shooting in Kamloops Police are appealing for information on a targeted shooting that resulted in the hospitalization of a man in Kamloops. Stay Connected
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