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4 days ago
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‘Ransom Canyon' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
'Ransom Canyon' has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix. The news comes roughly two months after the show's debut, with all 10 episodes of Season 1 dropping on April 17. Netflix officially announced the renewal on their social media channels on Tuesday. The show is based on the Jodi Thomas book series of the same name. More from Variety 'Bodyguard' Creator Jed Mercurio Sets Netflix Thriller Series 'Trinity' Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden Abidjan's SICA Positions as a Lynchpin Event for African Film, TV TF1 Group Boss Rodolphe Belmer on the French Network's Landmark Deal With Netflix and What's Next for Its AVOD Service The official description of the show states: 'Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way of life. At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance. Staten's only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of Quinn O'Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the local dancehall. But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home, and the only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him.' Along with Duhamel and Kelly, the cast of Season 1 includes James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Garrett Wareing, Andrew Liner, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, and Philip Winchester. April Blair developed the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Dan Angel and Duhamel also executive produce. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Big Ideas' Mobile Learning Lab to help guide careers for area high school sophomores
TUPELO – A mobile learning lab will help guide the careers of more than 3,300 10th graders this fall in an initiative sponsored by the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund at the CREATE Foundation, Toyota Mississippi and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Big Ideas, a Minnesota-based nonprofit, came to Northeast Mississippi to develop partnerships and work with local school districts before the 2025-2026 school year implementation. On Wednesday, local school district leaders, industry partners and community members had the opportunity to see the Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab complete with nine modules. 'We need to be finding new ways to reach more students and expose them to high-quality, in-demand career opportunities locally,' said Mike Staten, CEO of BNA Bank and a Toyota Wellspring Education Fund committee member. 'There has historically been a stigma around skilled trades, but the reality is many of these opportunities provide high paying opportunities with career advancement that can lead to lifelong careers.' Staten was among the people who charged the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund team with finding authentic, hands-on learning experiences for high school students. They found that in Big Ideas, whose mission is "to inform, inspire and connect curious learners" ages 13 to adult with career paths and professionals in skilled trades. "TVA has always supported workforce development, along with CDF and all of our local partners. This aligns with our mission," said Amy Tate, senior state director, government and community relations for Tennessee Valley Authority. "As we move to attract business and industry to the area, we need a great workforce, and we want to help these students learn about these skill trades, get trained up, do anything we can do to put them in the pipeline and make it easier for us to have a robust workforce." In October, Big Ideas will visit all the high schools in Pontotoc, Union and Lee counties, then visit the high schools in Chickasaw, Clay, Itawamba and Tippah counties in November. Big Ideas complements the Imagine the Possibilities career expo, and students will be exposed to a variety of skilled trades and career opportunities related to those careers. David Rumbarger, president and CEO of the Community Development Foundation, said ITP was an enhancement of what ICC, Ole Miss, Mississippi State were doing with career preparation. "We still need to get into the high schools because, just like me when I was in high school, I didn't think what to do until I was almost out of high school and even into college," he said. "Exposure to career paths, exposure to career opportunities to go through an environment specifically focused on career preparation and training will give this region ahead of many other regions in the country that are just taking the product of education and coming out and trying to educate them on career opportunities. That's too late ... this gives them a vision of what they can do in this region as a career." Several high school students from the Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi on Wednesday got a preview of the lab and the modules, similar to how sophomores will get to interact with these modules later this year. The other module options include the following: • Augmented Miller Welding (AR) • CAT Excavation (AR) • Industrial Coating - Paint (VR/AR) • Transfr VR (META headsets) (VR) • Crane (VR) • Safety (Harnesses) *Hands-on • Cargo Securement (Rachet Straps) • Tire Maintenance 'Providing an immersive learning experience for our students is a key priority for Toyota Mississippi as we collaborate with our partners to create innovative workforce readiness opportunities,' said Tiffannie Hedin, corporate communications manager for Toyota Mississippi, who also is a TWEF committee member and CREATE board member. 'We are so proud to support the Big Ideas project to expand access across our region enabling more students to engage and be inspired to choose a career path that's right for them regardless of the sector or path. Preparing our youth for careers post high school is vital to the success of our community and economic development, and this project is perfectly aligned to that goal.'
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Florida man faces 20 years in prison for scamming customers out of $1.3M, leaving them with unfinished pools
Putting a pool in your backyard is a major decision — costing upwards of $100,000, according to HomeGuide — that inevitably involves disruption. But for Tampa Bay-area clients of Olympus Pools, the cost and disruption were far more than they bargained for. As WFLA News Channel 8 reports, hundreds were left with nothing but holes in their backyards and bank accounts, their money swindled by Olympus Pools' former owner James Staten. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) In May, he was sentenced to 20 years of prison followed by 30 years of probation — found guilty of 35 felony counts, including multiple counts of grand theft and contractor fraud. 'The sentence in this case is based on the fact that, out of all the testimony, you willfully ruined people's lives,' Judge Mary Handsel said during the sentencing. At the hearing, the prosecutor read victim impact statements to convey just how much damage Staten caused beyond unfinished pools, including this one: 'James Staten stole nearly $25,000 from us, leaving us with an unfinished pool and a shattered sense of security. Because of his actions we were forced to dip into our 401k to complete the work, setting back not just our retirement but also our daughter's college fund.' Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it In addition to his prison sentence, Staten must pay more than $1 million in restitution to be distributed to victims. He's also barred from owning a business or having any credit cards while he's on probation. At one time, Staten's business — Lutz, Florida-based Olympus Pools — claimed to be the largest pool builder in the state. But Staten shut down the company in July 2021 amid a slew of complaints and what Staten called 'constant negative media coverage.' Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation fined Staten $1.4 million and forced him to surrender his contracting licence. Later that same year, he and his wife filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to prosecutors, Staten collected money from clients despite knowing their pools were unlikely to be built. He used $1.3 million of his clients' money to fund his lifestyle. 'He was stealing money from a lot of us,' former Olympus client Toni Rosier told WFLA. In addition to receiving their fraction of the restitution funding, some former clients may qualify to receive a portion of their money back through the Florida Homeowners' Construction Recovery Fund. However, the amount payable is capped and is unlikely to reimburse many clients for the full amount they lost. So, what steps can you take to prevent this from happening to you? Watch out for contractors who solicit door-to-door because they 'are in the area' or 'have materials left over from a previous job,' the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns. Get multiple quotes for your project and don't rush into a decision. Before making a final decision, verify the contractor's references — and call them. Many people ask for references from previous clients and then fail to call them. Also check Better Business Bureau reports. Confirm that your contractor is licensed and insured. You can check the license with local or state regulators and ask the contractor for proof of insurance. Also look for a contractor who's a member of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and ask if they provide a warranty or guarantee. Be vigilant of contractors who pressure you to commit, only accept cash, demand full payment upfront or want you to borrow from a lender they recommend. Also beware if they ask you to get the permits. Get estimates and contracts in writing. The contract should include a timeline, a detailed cost breakdown, procedures for managing changes to the project and steps for resolving disputes. If things go wrong, keep detailed written records of conversations and events. Set up a payment plan contingent on work milestones being completed and don't pay in full upfront. Monitor expenses throughout the project to make sure they align with the estimate and ask for a receipt as proof of full payment once the contract is completed and paid for. Once the project starts, watch out for subcontractors who contact you directly for payment, have frequent or excessive unexpected expenses and materials that are lower quality than what was agreed to in the estimate. Lack of activity at the job site is another red flag. It may seem time-consuming to assess potential contractors and keep on top of their work, but this extra work could end up saving a lot of heartache — and your savings. Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now This is how American car dealers use the '4-square method' to make big profits off you — and how you can ensure you pay a fair price for all your vehicle costs Like what you read? Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise straight to your inbox every week. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- USA Today
Man dies after falling 30 feet through skylight at Utz Quality Foods factory
Man dies after falling 30 feet through skylight at Utz Quality Foods factory A subcontractor died after falling though a skylight at a Pennsylvania snack factory earlier this month, authorities say. Trever Staten, 34, was part of a crew that was setting up scaffolding to do work on the roof of Utz Quality Foods, a factory located in Hanover Borough on May 2, according to a press release from the York County Coroner's Office. Utz Quality Foods is an American snack food brand best known for producing potato chips, pretzels and other snacks. The company is headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania. "For an unknown reason, it appears that the decedent was on the roof and fell through a sky light, falling to a loading dock area below, approximately 30-34 feet," the agency said. Staten was transported to a local hospital but died as a result of his injuries. His death was ruled as accidental, with deputy coroner Michelle Rau reporting the cause of death as "blunt force injuries" due to a fall. Hanover Borough Police Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration were investigating. Additional details about the circumstances leading up to Staten's death were not immediately available. Utz Quality Foods did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment. Worker's 'greatest joy' was being with his children, online obituary says Staten, who lived in Harrisburg, was a father to four children, including biological sons Trever G. Staten, Jr. and Julius J. Staten. He was also a member of Carpenters & Joiners Union, Local 431. "He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino and cooking on the grill. Trever was a football coach for his son's youth league," according to details shared in an online obituary. His favorite past time was playing on his PlayStation 5, and his "greatest joy was spending time with his kids," the obituary reads. Funeral services for Staten were held May 12.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dad's ‘Greatest Joy' Was Spending Time with His Kids. He Died After Falling Through Skylight at Chip Factory
A 34-year-old subcontractor died while installing scaffolding on the roof of an Utz factory in Hanover, Pa. on May 2 The young father, Trever Staten, fell 30 to 34 feet through a skylight and died of his injuries, the coroner's office said His funeral service was scheduled for May 12 A 34-year-old dad has died after falling over 30 feet through a skylight while working as a subcontractor at the Utz Chip factory. Trever Staten was working as a subcontractor and was helping set up scaffolding to fix the roof of Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, Penn., on Friday, May 2, when the fatal accident occurred, the York County Coroner's Office said in a statement. 'For an unknown reason, it appears that the decedent was on the roof and fell through a skylight, falling to a loading dock area below, approximately 30-34 feet,' the coroner's office said. Staten was transported to a local hospital but died of his injuries. The manner of death was ruled an accident, and the coroner's office said Staten died of blunt force injuries related to the fall. Both the Hanover Borough Police Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the incident, the coroner's office said. The agency had no further information to add when contacted by PEOPLE. Utz, the Hanover Borough Police Department and OSHA did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Staten was a loving father, according to his obituary. He is survived by two sons and two stepchildren, as well as a large extended family. The dad was a fan of fishing, grilling and playing PlayStation 5, but his kids were his main focus. 'Trever was a football coach for his son's youth league,' his obituary read. 'Trever's greatest joy was spending time with his kids.' His funeral service was scheduled for Monday, May 12. Read the original article on People
