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ABC News
7 hours ago
- ABC News
Town fights to save 130yo timber bridge
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Axios
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Frame Work: New play shows the human impacts of drone warfare
A new play coming to the Detroit Public Theatre tells the story of how a U.S. drone pilot's job affects his mental health and his family. The big picture: The story of " Drone" is set alongside a series of testimonies based on real U.S. drone strike survivors, delving into the impacts of drone warfare. The production also features live music from the U.S. and Middle East, and involves a temple to an Egyptian goddess, Elvis impersonators and a sex worker. Between the lines: Presented by the Dearborn-based Arab American National Museum, "Drone" is written by award-winning playwright Andrea Assaf. Assaf worked on the project during an artist residency with the museum. What they're saying: Assaf said in a news release that Dearborn and Metro Detroit were the "perfect place" for "Drone" to be conceived and premiere. "We are creating a new performance about global wars that are happening right now, while they are happening, with the communities who are most impacted by them," Assaf said. "We are investigating this technology while it is escalating." If you go:"Drone" is showing July 31–Aug. 2 at 7pm and Aug. 3 at 2pm.
Chicago Tribune
22-07-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Hinsdale Citizen Police Academy opens lines of communication with community
The Hinsdale Police Department is accepting applications for its annual fall Citizen Police Academy, which was started in 2001 and has been praised by former participants. The next session begins Sept. 3 and runs through Nov. 12, with weekly Wednesday meetings scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hinsdale police Officer Karen Kowal said participants must be at least 18 years old and typically range in age from 28 to 70. 'The course is intended for citizens who reside or work in Hinsdale,' she said. 'However, exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, if there are remaining open spots after the application deadline.' She said the classroom space allows for up to 15 participants each session. 'Smaller classes also help us foster a more personal feel for participants, while interacting with our officers,' Kowal said. She said the goal of the program is to improve communication with the community, while also gaining citizen input, assistance and support. 'The Citizen Police Academy is a free, educational and informative program, which provides participants a comprehensive view of the challenging, yet crucial, work carried out by the Hinsdale Police Department,' Kowal said. 'This program does not create part-time police officers. It is yet another mechanism for our police department to inform the public about what we do, while also allowing participants to meet many of our police officers on a more personal level.' Kowal said another goal of the Academy is to provide a broad overview of important topics with opportunities for the class to be interactive and hands-on. 'Each class builds knowledge and insight that is helpful for each of the following weekly classes,' she said. Information will cover the department's hiring process, procedures and training, the foundation of what provides police powers, the Field Training Program, the Drone Program, the foundation and risks of traffic stops, DUI investigations, the M.E.R.I.T. ('SWAT') team, crime scene processing, the Hinsdale Police Department investigations division and more Kowal said. 'Participants will go hands-on with crime scene investigations, K-9 demonstrations, and traffic stops, to name a few,' she said. 'Also, participants will get the opportunity to experience what it is like to be on patrol in Hinsdale, as they ride in a police car with one of our officers for a four-hour ride-along.' Kowal said there are generally anywhere from one to three officers presenting during any given class session. 'We aim to allow officers to present on their different areas of interest, while also allowing participants to learn from as many different officers as possible,' she said. 'We also coordinate with several outside agencies to present on other important topics, such as dispatching and K-9 programs.' Hinsdale resident Bryan Clapacs, 57, has lived in the village for 15 years and participated in the Police Academy in 2023. '(I had) curiosity and wanted to show support for law enforcement officers that have been unfairly portrayed in the media,' he said, adding that participating gave him a better understanding of what Hinsdale police deal with on a day-to-day basis. His favorite parts of the Academy were getting to know the officers and the ride along. 'I believe that more people should be required to attend this academy and/ or other community outreach programs,' Clapacs said. 'I believe if they attended, more of the public would be more appreciative of our police, and the officers would understand more of the public concerns.' Another 2023 Academy participant was Daniel Krzywiec, 44, who has lived in Hinsdale for seven years. 'I believe in being an informed and engaged member of the community, and this program gave me the opportunity to see the challenges officers face, the procedures they follow, and how they serve the public,' he said. 'It also helped build mutual respect and communication between citizens and the police, which I think is really important.' Krzywiec said he got more than he expected out of the Academy. 'I thought it would be mostly lectures, but it was very hands-on,' he said. 'We got to see real scenarios, interact with officers, and even experience some of the tools and training they use. I gained a much better understanding of how law enforcement operates and the difficult decisions officers have to make. It also helped me build trust with local police and see them as real people doing a tough job.' Mark Sahlol, 44, has lived in Hinsdale for four years and experienced the Police Academy last year. 'I decided to participate because I wanted to learn more about the police and offer help, after having the proper knowledge, if needed,' he said. 'The experience was better than what I expected. There was a lot of exciting information to learn, and the staff was very friendly and supportive.' Marzena Powala, 45, has lived in Hinsdale since February 2022 and was another participant in last year's Academy. 'I also saw it as a valuable opportunity to meet new people and, most importantly, to broaden my knowledge of law enforcement and public safety,' Powala said. 'it was the best experience ever. 'One experience I will always remember is the evening spent patrolling our town alongside a police officer. I can confidently assure our residents that we are served by some of the most dedicated and passionate law enforcement professionals in the county.' Michael Siffermann, 38, is a four-year resident of Hinsdale and participated in the Academy in 2022. 'Many of my family members are in law enforcement, so I was naturally interested in getting a look into local police operations,' he said. 'But it was also a good chance to connect with other members of the community — fellow classmates and the Hinsdale PD officers. It definitely enhanced my understanding of the type of work Hinsdale PD does and deepened my appreciation and respect for our officers.' Krzywiec said he recommends the Citizens Police Academy to all Hinsdale residents and anyone who wants to understand their community better. 'It breaks down barriers, builds respect, and shows just how much goes on behind the scenes to keep us safe,' he said. 'It's eye-opening and definitely worth the time.' Applications for the Academy are due by Aug. 15 and may be completed online at or by picking up an application in the Police Department lobby, 121 Symonds Drive.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US IPO Shares Doubling on Their First Day at Fastest Pace Since 2021
(Bloomberg) -- Stocks of newly-public companies are surging in their first sessions at the fastest pace in three and a half years, enthralling traders and heating up the market for US first-time share sales. Shuttered NY College Has Alumni Fighting Over Its Future As Part of a $45 Billion Push, ICE Prepares for a Vast Expansion of Detention Space As American Architects Gather in Boston, Retrofits Are All the Rage Drone maker Airo Group Holdings Inc. ended Friday with a gain of 140%, a day after raising $60 million in its initial public offering, and coming barely a week after stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group Inc. surged 168.5% immediately following its $1.2 billion IPO. With conservative cable channel Newsmax Inc.'s wild 735% opening gain in March, following its $75 million offering, three companies raising at least $50 million on US exchanges this year have more than doubled on their first trading day, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That's the most since nine US-listed debutantes managed the feat in 2021's IPO boom. These spectacles may be thrilling to watch, but history shows extreme day-one pops rarely reward investors in the long run. Professional traders and retail investors often drive a first-day rally, snapping up the stock as early as they can and riding the momentum. Most of these buyers weren't able to get their hands on the shares during the IPO itself, however. That's because companies prefer to allocate shares sold in IPOs to mutual funds that base their investment strategies on a fundamental view of a company's prospects, and that, notionally at least, have committed to remain long-term backers. Not surprisingly, outsized first-day performances fueled by momentum and retail buying offer a poor guide to a company's long-term prospects. Between 1980 and 2023, there were 316 companies listing on US exchanges whose shares doubled in their first day of trading, excluding those with offer prices below $5 per share, units and American depositary receipts, according to data compiled by Jay Ritter, professor of finance at the University of Florida. Nearly 90% of these IPOs had negative three-year buy-and-hold returns versus the price at which they closed their opening session, and the average loss was a painful 46%, Ritter's data showed. A cluster of first-day doubles usually coincides with market peaks like the Internet bubble of 1999 and 2000, when more than 100 companies that doubled in price, though most faded into obscurity, Ritter said. Firms likely to pop include fast-growing companies with retail-investor enthusiasm, Ritter said, citing Newsmax as a recent example. 'What's true about most of these companies is that they are not mature and they are hard to value.' Early Optimism Numerous companies that rewarded investors richly on debut ran into financial difficulties that made a mockery of investors' early optimism. Online used car retailer Vroom Inc., which returned 118% in its first day of trading post-IPO in June of 2020, is a representative example. The company filed for Chapter 11 last year, and emerged in January after completing a recapitalization that included an arrangement similar to a one-for-five reverse stock split. Living up to the promise implied by stunning day-one pops can prove hard even for corporate titans. Airbnb Inc. and Snowflake Inc. were the highest profile of the nine 2021 IPOs that doubled in their first session, but their shares now trade a little below that day-one closing price. A few companies with day-one doubles do become lasting winners. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. did so well in the years since its debut in 2006 that it announced a 50-for-one split last year. In Airo's case, some of it was good timing. The IPO came just days after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to promote the domestic drone business, and as an escalating conflict in the Middle East underscored the value of cutting-edge drone technology. 'I don't think we expected it to go up that much,' Chirinjeev Kathuria, Airo's executive chairman and co-founder, said in an interview with Bloomberg News on Friday. The company also allocated 70% of the 6 million shares to just five investors, people familiar with the offering have said. 'We went with a smaller offering size to bring in long-only investors that believe in the story,' Kathuria said. Relative Calm After April's extreme volatility that brought the market for first-time share sales to a halt, a few weeks of relative calm helped revive enthusiasm for IPOs. Companies were looking to take advantage of an open market window that could close quickly, according to Greg Martin, the managing director of private markets trading platform Rainmaker Securities. The current crop of IPOs were generally coming at attractive discounts relative to peers, Martin said. Still, it remains to be seen how long the US IPO market can keep delivering big early wins, particularly with ongoing trade tensions and the conflict between Iran and Israel. Some companies that produced big initial gains in the past month have already pulled back substantially from their day-one close. Newsmax is only 24.2% above its IPO price as of Friday. Shares of digital health firm Omada Health Inc. finished last week down 10% from its IPO price despite debuting up 21.1% on June 6. Adtech firm MNTN Inc. rose 64.8% in its first session but ended last week up just 15.7%. 'There's still a question mark as to whether we return to a more chaotic environment,' Rainmaker's Martin said. 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The Review Geek
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
MindsEye Guide: Missions 4-6 Walkthrough
Mindseye Guide: Missions 4-6 Mission 4: Industrial Espionage Back to top ↑ As the mission begins, press Triangle (Y) to interact and select 'Cameras' on the options. Every camera feed here will begin with a static screen that will linger for a second or so. The game doesn't tell you this but you need to be patient and stick to each camera until it loads on the feed. On the top left side you'll notice a mini-map and a red marker by the Camera marked 07. The idea here is to track Conti's whereabouts as he wanders through the facility, using each camera along the linear track. First up, go down to Camera 07: Labs Exit, and follow this guy as he makes the rounds. When he's finished the path, you'll grab the Achievement: I Spy. After, you'll be in charge of the Raven XCS drone. You'll need to follow our target all the way up the road without getting too far away. Conti drives relatively slowly and doesn't really do anything recklessly so you don't need to worry too much about zooming forward, but it's a good idea to stay above the cliffs on the right hand side and zoom in enough so you can read the back-plate when prompted by the gang back at base. Eventually Conti will veer off-track to the right by billboard. Follow him up the dirt path until he parks the car and gets out. When he gets back in the car once more, land the Raven XCS up on the adjacent rooftop marked on your map. It's here: Once you've dropped the drone down, a cutscene will trigger. Mission 5: The Missing Genius Back to top ↑ When you regain control, hop in one of those buggies outside and head out the facility. Go round the corner so you can enter the front showroom office. After entering, progress all the way forward into the back office. Then, follow the signs across that show two people side by side. You'll find the elevator inside on the left hand side. Press Triangle (Y) to interact with the elevator and head on up to Morrison's Office. Inside the office, you'll need to search for clues. The first is up on the wall just next to the front door you entered, on the left. There's a menu on a little black table just to the left of this too, along with two computer terminals. However, our real target is up on the wall with a ton of diagrams around it (pictured below). Hit Triangle (Y) to interact and trigger a cutscene. Side Content – Battlefield Throughout the adventure, various portals will show up like it's some weird Assassin's Creed cross-over, allowing you to jump into tiny side-skirmishes. To begin with, approach the portal and you'll automatically be whisked across to the first. Although these do come naturally across the play-time, the side content missions are an excellent way to rack up kills and headshots for two of our combat-specific trophies – Soldier and One Shot, One Kill – so be sure to make the most of these! Work your way through this scenario, getting close to the hostage and take out the soldier nearby to end the mission. Mission 6: Watch and Observe Back to top ↑ After some chatter from Rigby, you'll need to watch some goons nearby to the drone. Unfortunately for us, they're getting dangerously close to discovering the Raven XCS. So off we go to stop them! Head out the building by going down the elevator and make sure you jump into your brand new car. It'll be marked on the map but it should be bright red so it won't be difficult to miss! Drive to the drone spot and as you get nearby, a cutscene will trigger. As you step outside and engage in combat, you'll automatically jump into a firefight with enemies. Now, it's worth bearing in mind that as you approach and work your way up the building, these guys do hold Weapon #2: VT-9 in their arsenal so be sure to run over their corpses to pick it up. If you tap down on your directional pad, it will also scan nearby enemies too, helping to pinpoint where these guys are located. The path is quite linear but you basically need to wipe out enemies on every level, using the stairwell on the south east side of the building to head up and eventually make it to the rooftop. As you approach the drone, more cars will arrive. It's actually possible to take out most of the enemies as they park up too. If you shoot at the windshield and the passenger doors as they drive up, you can get lucky and take a few out. They also approach quite slowly and don't fire up at you either so it's a good opportunity to take out the enemies as they approach. If any stragglers get by though, run down the stairwell and take them out. As you get near to the empty cars, another cutscene will trigger. Eventually you'll head back home and end this mission.
