The incident occurred on a busy street near the factory premises when an ambulance was urgently needed to transport a critically ill worker to the hospital. As the ambulance tried to navigate through the congested traffic, it encountered a vehicle belonging to a local resident that had inadvertently blocked its path. Unable to move forward, the factory staff sought assistance from the police to resolve the situation quickly and allow the ambulance to continue on its way.Elon Musk calls Trudeau an ‘insufferable tool’ on his social media platform
After conducting a preliminary investigation into the matter, the man discovered that his phone number was being used to apply for credit without his authorization. This unauthorized use of his personal information not only jeopardized his privacy but also raised the risk of potential identity theft and financial fraud.The Most Embarrassing Top Earner in Beijing's History? Peak Age Sitting on the Bench, Turned into a "Waste Wood" Attracts AttentionReal Madrid's recent fixture congestion, which has seen them playing crucial matches on Wednesdays and Sundays, puts a strain on the players both physically and mentally. The intense physical demands of modern football require players to be at their peak fitness levels, and the lack of adequate recovery time between matches increases the risk of fatigue, muscle injuries, and overall burnout.
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Among the standout titles featured in the teaser were "Death Stranding 2" and "Elden Ring," promising fans an unforgettable gaming experience like no other.HENDERSON — Given the short-staffing over at Vance County Jail — and then for the sake of fairness — the Vance County Board of Commissioners approved Christmas bonuses for all county employees during its regular Monday meeting. Each full-time employee will receive $1,000 and each part-timer, $500. The total cost to the county comes out to $180,000. The biggest department by far is Social Services with 83 full-timers and one part-timer. Maj. Johnny Hawkins spoke to the commissioners last month, asking for more effort on their part vis-à-vis staffing at VCJ. Several HR-related matters were brought before the board that night. County Manager Renee Perry also recommended cutting off the opportunity to earn overtime pay for three division chiefs in the emergency services department who were, in essence, being paid for overtime hours when policy dictated that they should not. Employees at EMS can sign up for extra hours — save for division chiefs, who are considered “exempt” under the county’s current policy. Commissioner Carolyn Faines, a member of the Public Safety Committee, asked Director Javier Plummer whether cutting that pay will result in any worse service for county citizens, who replied that he couldn’t make an official diagnosis. “From an EMS director standpoint, do I anticipate the community taking a hit? Likely not,” said Plummer. “But I can’t promise either way.” However, there are other employees beyond those chiefs — one of whom earned an extra $30,000 one year — that can fill those same spots. And it’s possible the ongoing pay study will render those chiefs’ positions non-exempt when it wraps up around six months from now, said Perry. Commissioner Dan Brummitt, who passed the chair’s gavel to Sean Alston earlier at that meeting, protested. He suggested that the county should keep the door open for those chiefs, in order to provide an additional incentive for overtime given the short-staffing at the department, until the pay study wraps up or — at least until the HR Committee can discuss the matter first. “No,” said Perry — because they’d have to do the same for the VCSO as well. That’s how the issue came to her attention, she said. A motion was made to cease those overtime payments, and it passed with Brummitt casting the only dissenting vote. Sheriff Curtis Brame also went before the commissioners to request additional cash to hire private counsel in an ongoing civil asset forfeiture case, in which three deputies are charged with skirting state protocol in the seizure of a vehicle. District Attorney Mike Waters served Brame with special summons early in November, part of which was a demand to return the car. The sheriff, by his own admission, is fine with returning it. The county gave the sheriff $25,000 to hire Thomas Manning in 2021 — the budget has since shrunk down to $5,000 since it has gone untouched, besides $13,792. Manning is retiring — thus, Brame said, he needs a new attorney and needs the budget bumped back up to the original amount. The sheriff, a county employee, is being brought to court in his official capacity, which means he’s entitled to the services of County Attorney Jonathan Care. Brame doesn’t want Care’s services, however. Care is listed in the summons, said Brame, which he said represents a conflict of interest. Brame also seemed concerned that Care could be a potential witness in the case — Care thought otherwise. “I’ve clearly said I see no conflict, no reason why I can’t include and represent both as has been done in the past,” said Care. Also, the vehicle in question is worth $2,000-$3,000 and much more is being spent on the case surrounding it — more than the matter was worth, he said. Brame said that was tantamount to putting a “price on his head.” Individual criminal matters should not be reimbursed by the county, said Care. As mentioned, the DA served Brame with a special summons that was a civil offshoot of the criminal case involving that seized vehicle. Brame feared “agreeing to anything” in the summons that could result in him incriminating himself or those three deputies, hence his asking for a bigger attorney budget. Care obviously did not approve of the sheriff’s idea — nor did Perry. Nevertheless, the commissioners tabled discussions at Brummitt’s suggestion and left Care to file an extension on the case. Commissioner Yolanda Feimster expressed concerns over whether the sheriff’s request would be a wise use of taxpayer dollars. The criminal civil asset forfeiture case is currently moving through appellate court.
As the second half unfolded, Barcelona ramped up their intensity in search of an equalizer, with Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele pressing forward to break through the Atletico defense. Jan Oblak, Atletico Madrid's formidable goalkeeper, was in imperious form, thwarting Barcelona's attempts with a series of stunning saves.In the world of football, talented players often find themselves in the spotlight for various reasons. Son Heung-Min, a seasoned player for both Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korean national team, is undoubtedly one such player. Recently, amidst discussions about his form and future, former South Korean footballer and coach Hong Myung-Bo stepped up to voice his unwavering support for Son, highlighting the importance of the player for both club and country.
(The Center Square) – Legislators in Washington, D.C., have taken a number of steps over the past few days to push for insurance and pharmaceutical reforms to be passed before the end of the year. On Wednesday, a bicameral group of Republican and Democrat lawmakers held a press conference discussing the need for pharmacy benefit manager reform to protect small pharmacies across the country and “save lives.” “Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, or an independent, we all want the same thing. We want accessible, affordable, quality health care,” said Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga. “We’re not here today to just discuss one bill or to discuss just one patient’s story. We're here because there's broad, bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager, or PBM, reform that is needed to save lives.” Pharmacy benefit managers are the middlemen responsible for managing the drug prices covered by health insurance plans. According to the Harvard Political Review , the problem with pharmacy benefit managers is that they “have vertically integrated with pharmacy chains and health insurers through massive conglomerates.” That then allows them to abuse their power to cut out small pharmacies and increase prices. Carter also signed a letter that was released last week calling on the Department of Justice to dig into the role pharmacy benefit managers played in the opioid epidemic. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Deborah Ross, D-N.C., and Cliff Benz, R-Ore., all joined him in signing that letter. “The opioid crisis has devastated communities in North Carolina and across the country, and PBMs may have fueled it by prioritizing profits over people,” Ross said on social media . “That’s why I joined a letter calling on the DOJ to investigate their role and hold these bad actors accountable.” The letter looked at recent reports on the largest pharmacy benefit managers, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx which state that they “colluded and conspired to steer patients towards OxyContin in exchange for $400 million.” OxyContin is a trade name for the narcotic oxycodone hydrochloride, a painkiller available by prescription only. This and the general “lack of transparency” is just one of the many complaints that legislators aired on Wednesday. “My colleagues who are joining me today, Democrats and Republicans ... all recognize that PBMs are decreasing the accessibility, the affordability, and therefore the quality of health care in America,” Carter said. “We have an opportunity, right now, to advance bipartisan legislation that increases reporting requirements, which would heighten transparency and shine a light on the opaque practices of these PBMs.” Carter was also joined by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., who is leading the effort to get legislation passed in the U.S. Senate. “This year, we're losing about one pharmacy a day in America,” Lankford said. “We want leadership to be able to take this up and to bring it up in the end-of-year package ... Stop holding up legislation that is bipartisan, bicameral, and solving a problem that Americans need solved.”Celebrini flashes greatness in Sharks' gritty win over Blues
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