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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge dismissed criminal charges Monday against a backer of Karen Read who admitted placing dozens of yellow rubber ducks and fake $100 bills around town in support of Read. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge dismissed criminal charges Monday against a backer of Karen Read who admitted placing dozens of yellow rubber ducks and fake $100 bills around town in support of Read. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge dismissed criminal charges Monday against a backer of Karen Read who admitted placing dozens of yellow rubber ducks and fake $100 bills around town in support of Read. Richard Schiffer Jr. had argued in Stoughton District Court that he had a First Amendment right to support the defense theory that Read — accused of ramming into her boyfriend John O’Keefe with her SUV and leaving the Boston police officer to die in a snowstorm — has been framed in the polarizing murder case. Schiffer’s attorney Timothy Bradl said Monday that the judge made the right call by quickly tossing the felony witness intimidation and criminal harassment charges against Schiffer. The ruling comes as another judge decided Monday to push back Read’s retrial to April after a mistrial was declared in July when jurors couldn’t reach an agreement. Read was facing second-degree murder charges and two other charges. Her attorneys have argued that other law enforcement officers were responsible for O’Keefe’s death. Regarding Schiffer’s charges, Bradl said, “There wasn’t a leg to stand on.” “Hats off to the judge. He didn’t make everyone wait and ruled from the bench. Everything was completely protected by the First Amendment. This was political speech,” Bradl said. The Norfolk District Attorney’s office declined to comment. Schiffer has said he got the ducks idea after thinking about a defense lawyer’s closing argument that Read was framed. Alan Jackson told jurors that “if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it’s a duck.” Schiffer’s actions did not rise to the level of witness intimidation and criminal harassment “nor does his speech, or in this case his written word on fake currency and use of rubber toys, which are afforded the protections of the First Amendment,” Judge Brian Walsh wrote. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “It is the view of this Court that the defendant’s conduct and speech, though a rather sophomoric expression of his opinion, is nonetheless protected speech,” he wrote. Walsh concluded the two-page ruling with quotes from Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley, believed to have coined the “walks like a duck” phrase, and Robert McCloskey, author of the children’s book “Make Way For Ducklings.” The defense alleged that O’Keefe was actually killed inside the home of his fellow Boston officer Brian Albert and then dragged outside. They argued that investigators focused on Read because she was a “convenient outsider” who saved them from having to consider law enforcement officers as suspects. Schiffer has been among the dozens of Read supporters who accuse state and local law enforcement of a widespread cover-up. Their demonstrations have led to confrontations, especially in the town of Canton where the murder happened, between those who support Read and others who believe she is guilty. Schiffer, who owns Canton Fence and has said that he knows practically everyone in town through his contracting work, was accused of placing some of the ducks outside a pizza shop run by Brian Albert’s brother, Canton Selectman Chris Albert. Other ducks appeared in O’Keefe’s neighborhood. Advertisement AdvertisementNone
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The American Express® Secures Commitment From Top-Ranked Scottie SchefflerAs the product innovation progresses in the Philippines, the generation of plastic waste in packaging and manufacturing sectors also grows. This heightened the need for sustainable packaging solutions, which continues to be unmet due to lack of standard criteria for sustainable packaging materials. Recognizing this challenge, the Department of Science and Technology, through the Industrial Technology and Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), is driving innovative approaches to eco-friendly packaging that reduces environmental impact and promotes resource efficiency. These initiatives were discussed at a conference dubbed as “Initiatives of DOST-ITDI on Green and Sustainable Packaging” during the Regional Science and Technology Week organized by the DOST Region XI at a mall in Davao City on November 12. Mary Joy Paico, from DOST-ITDI’s Packaging Technology Division (PTD), underscored in her message the importance of packaging in all products. She noted that it is essential for containment, protection and preservation, communication, and convenience. “Packaging is not only intended for food, it is also used for furniture and other products,” she said. Types of plastic Paico identified the different types of plastic packaging that are commonly used in the market. They are marked with numbers indicating their types. The Resin Identification Code (RIC) from numbers 1 to 7 are used to label different types of plastic packaging to help consumers and recyclers for proper waste identification and management. She also distinguished bio-based plastics, made from renewable sources, from petroleum-based ones, emphasizing bio-based plastics’ potential for lower emissions, although their recyclability varies. Sustainable Packaging and Health Paico said partly in Filipino: “Sustainable packaging protects not only the environment but also the people’s health.” Moreover, she differentiated compostable and biodegradable plastics, noting that while all compostable materials are biodegradable, not all biodegradable materials are compostable. Widely recyclable and reusable items like textile fibers and plastic lumber are marked with No. 1 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), including water and soda bottles, and No. 2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), such as milk jugs and detergent bottles. Pipes and food wraps marked with No. 3 PolyVinyl Chloride present recycling issues because of their high chlorine content and potentially harmful additions that can emit poisonous chemicals. However, because of their low-quality and low cost, products branded No. 4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), like bread bags and plastic wraps, have few recycling possibilities. Furthermore, polypropylene (PP) products—like yogurt containers and straws with the No. 5 label—are durable and recyclable but lose their strength through the recycling process. Owing to their poor scrap value, No. 6 PolyStyrene (PS) goods, such as coffee cups and takeout containers, frequently wind up in landfills. Plastics used in No. 7 items differ in their capacity to be recycled. Waste management is aided by these codes, which promote sustainability and efficient recycling. On photodegradable and oxodegradable plastics and their varying degradation mechanisms, Paico said their efficient waste management is highlighted by the fact that photodegradable plastics decompose in the presence of sunshine using UV light, while oxodegradable polymers fragment using heat and oxygen. Green packaging lab To address the demand for sustainable solutions, DOST-ITDI established the Green Packaging Laboratory, focusing on developing alternative packaging materials. The initiative involves farmers as key suppliers of agricultural/aquacultural waste as raw materials. Among DOST-ITDI’s sustainable projects with prototypes are pineapple leaf fiber-based partition boards and cushion pads, chitosan-based antioxidant biodegradable packaging, and anti-insect biodegradable packaging made with PVA, chitosan, and essential oils. Pectin-based biodegradable packaging from calamansi and mango peels showcases the valorization of agricultural waste, although it faces cost challenges due to the lack of locally available producers. For example, chitosan powder is usually imported. Testing and safety The DOST-ITDI PTD’s specialized laboratories conduct tests to assess the overall migration of packaging materials to ensure safety. Through these initiatives, DOST-ITDI continues to push for innovations that make packaging more sustainable while considering economic and practical factors. Through advanced materials and sustainable design, these initiatives aim to minimize waste, improve recyclability, and support a circular economy for a greener future. The 2024 Regional Science Technology and Innovation Week is among the regional celebrations leading to the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Week held in Cagayan de Oro from November 27 to December 1.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against ASML Holding N.V. ASML and certain of the Company's senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in ASML, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv . Investors have until January 13, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in ASML securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned City of Hollywood Firefighters' Pension Fund v. ASML Holding N.V., et al. , No. 24-cv-8664. What is the Lawsuit About? ASML is a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, providing photolithography machines to chipmakers that are used in the semiconductor fabrication process. The complaint alleges that ASML repeatedly represented to shareholders that new export controls on semiconductor technology announced by the Dutch government would not have a material effect on ASML's financial outlook, and that ASML was on a path to recovery in its sales. On October 15, 2024, ASML announced earnings significantly lower than expectations. The Company attributed this to a market that was "taking longer to recover" and admitted that "[i]t now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected." On this news, the price of the Company's stock fell 16%, from a closing price of $872.27 per share on October 14, 2024, to $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024. Then, during the accompanying earnings call with investors on October 16, 2024, the Company attributed the poor earnings results to "a reflection of the slow recovery in the traditional [semiconductor] end markets as customers remain cautious in the current environment." The Company also disclosed that the decline in ASML's sales to China would also negatively impact the Company's gross margins. On this news, the price of the Company's stock fell 6.4%, from a closing price of $730.43 per share on October 15, 2024, to $683.52 per share on October 16, 2024. Click here if you suffered losses: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv . What Can You Do? If you invested in ASML you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses. Submit your information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv Or contact: Ross Shikowitz ross@bfalaw.com 212-789-3619 Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP? Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It was named among the Top 5 plaintiff law firms by ISS SCAS in 2023 and its attorneys have been named Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar by Law360 and SuperLawyers by Thompson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors (pending court approval), as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com . https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/asml-holding-nv Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after his meeting with Donald Trump without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks “productive” but signaled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. After the leaders’ hastily arranged dinner Friday night at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trudeau spoke of “an excellent conversation." Trump said in a Truth Social post later Saturday that they discussed “many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address.” For issues in need of such cooperation, Trump cited fentanyl and the “Drug Crisis that has decimated so many lives as a result of Illegal Immigration," fair trade deals "that do not jeopardize American Workers” and the U.S. trade deficit with its ally to the north. Trump asserted that the prime minister had made “a commitment to work with us to end this terrible devastation” of American families from fentanyl from China reaching the United States through its neighbors. The U.S., he said, “will no longer sit idly by as our Citizens become victims to the scourge of this Drug Epidemic.” The Republican president-elect has threatened to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders when he takes office in January. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. On immigration, the U.S. Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone and 23,721 arrests at the Canadian border between October 2023 and September 2024 — and Canadian officials say they are ready to make new investments in border security. Trudeau called Trump after the Republican's social media posts about the tariffs last Monday and they agreed to meet, according to a official familiar with the matter who was not authorized to publicly discuss detail of the private talks. The official said other countries are calling Canadian officials to hear how about how the meeting was arranged and to ask for advice. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, after speaking with Trump on the telephone, said Thursday she was confident a tariff war with Washington would be averted. At the dinner that was said to last three hours, Trump said he and Trudeau also discussed energy, trade and the Arctic. A second official cited defense, Ukraine, NATO, China, the Mideast, pipelines and the Group of Seven meeting in Canada next year as other issues that arose. Trudeau's office said in a statement that the leaders “shared a productive wide-ranging discussion” centering on “collaboration and strengthening our relationship,” adding, "As Canada’s closest friend and ally, the United States is our key partner, and we are committed to working together in the interests of Canadians and Americans.” Trump, during his first term as president, once called Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest,” but it was the prime minister who was the first G7 leader to visit Trump since the Nov. 5 election. "Tariffs are a crucial issue for Canada and a bold move was in order. Perhaps it was a risk, but a risk worth taking,” Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal. Trudeau had said before leaving from Friday that Trump was elected because he promised to bring down the cost of groceries but now was talking about adding 25% to the cost of all kinds of products, including potatoes from Prince Edward Island in Atlantic Canada. “It is important to understand that Donald Trump, when he makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out. There’s no question about it,” Trudeau said. “Our responsibility is to point out that he would not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the United States, but he would actually be raising prices for Americans citizens as well and hurting American industry and business,” he added. The threatened tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his first term. Trudeau noted they were able to successfully renegotiate the deal, which he calls a “win win” for both countries. When Trump imposed higher tariffs as president, other countries responded with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada, for instance, announced billions of new duties in 2018 against the U.S. in a response to new taxes on Canadian steel and aluminum. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US $2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports are from Canada. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. Canada is one of the most trade-dependent countries in the world, and 77% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. ___ Gillies reported from Toronto.
The 34-year-old striker is 'conscious and communicating' following the crash on Coppice Row, Epping. West Ham United have confirmed that forward, Michail Antonio, has been involved in a road traffic accident (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire) In a statement released on Twitter/X, West Ham United said: "West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area. "Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital. "At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. "The Club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course". We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at https://bit.ly/4eGOxig to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. Essex Police confirmed that they responded to a single vehicle collision involving a Ferrari on Coppice Row, Epping at around 1pm on Saturday. According to the force, a man was taken to hospital and emergency services are no longer at the scene. Images posted to social media appear to show a silver Ferrari car with significant damage to the front end. Born in London, Antonio has made more than 20 appearances for Jamiaca's national team and has become a key player for West Ham in recent seasons. Several Premier League clubs responded to West Ham's statement on Saturday evening, with Antonio's former club, Nottingham Forest saying: "The thoughts of everyone at Nottingham Forest are with Michail, his family and friends".
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Tyler Cameron is reflecting on his choice to post screenshots of a text fight with his girlfriend, Tate Madden , on social media. “I got crushed for that,” Cameron, 31, told Page Six on Friday, December 6, at the Celsius Padel Classic held at Wayne Boich’s padel club in Miami, Florida. While the Bachelorette alum said he “thought it was funny” to share the texts with his followers, girlfriend Madden was not happy about the post. “So I paid the price for it, learned my lesson,” Cameron told the outlet. “Some jokes should be kept inside.” Last month, Cameron had shared a screenshot of a text conversation between the couple via Instagram, which showed Madden scolding her boyfriend after he had gotten ice cream without her. He had written in the caption, “Don’t go on a sweet treat run without your girlfriend ... lesson learned.” In the text chain, he asked Madden, “Now you’re mad again?” to which she replied, “I just don’t understand why anything fun you do you don’t want to do with me. We’ll go to riverside. Have a fun night.” He answered, “We’re getting ice cream, are you kidding me? This is a fun moment?” Cameron told Page Six on Friday that he made it up to Madden in “lots of ways,” including, “Lots of ice cream trips.” Cameron confirmed his relationship with Madden during an Amazon Live in September, adding that the pair live together in Florida after quietly dating for year before going public. The couple spoke about their plans for the future during a November 2024 appearance on the “Trading Secrets” podcast. “It’s a fear I have, and it has nothing to do with Tate,” Cameron told host Jason Tartick on the November 25 episode. “It’s just when I grew up, I had parents who busted their asses and worked their asses off for us, gave us everything they had. We lost everything in the [2008] market crash.” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News He continued, “So it’s like me just taking that leap of faith is that I want to be in a financially set place, that if I have kids, I never have to have that fear, that worry, because I just know what that did. At the end of the day, my parents did an amazing job and still overcame all that, but I never want to have anyone go through what we went through.” Madden, for her part, noted that Cameron was trying to “build something that has longevity” as their relationship continues. “I think right now, just doubling down and just working as much as we can to get to that spot so then when we do hopefully have kids one day, God willing, that he can also be the dad that he wants to be,” she said at the time. “Never miss a game, be the coach, do all the things. Which I think right now, doing what we’re doing will get us to the place where you can also have financial stability.”Serve Robotics Announces Appointment of Lily Sarafan to its Board of Directors