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In a new motion filed Wednesday, the animal rights organization accused exotic animal broker Tonia Haddix of committing perjury and violating previous court orders, citing the recent HBO docuseries “Chimp Crazy” as evidence. In a January 2022 virtual court testimony featured in “Chimp Crazy,” Haddix sobbed as she insisted under oath that Tonka had died and was cremated. Later, however, authorities found the chimp alive and concealed in a basement cage, according to a June 2022 court filing. In the third episode of “Chimp Crazy,” Haddix said that she and Aswegan sedated Tonka and took him to a hotel. In the same episode, the motion states, Casey referred Haddix to Vierstra as someone who could help her hide Tonka and fake his death.

Persons: Tonia, Buddy, ”, Alan Cumming, Tonka, Haddix, Connie Casey, “, Haddix brazenly, Brittany Peet, Casey, Haddix’s, Jerry Aswegan, Cy Vierstra, ” Haddix, Aswegan, Vierstra, “ Haddix Organizations: PETA, HBO, Missouri Primate Foundation, flagrantly, NBC News Locations: Missouri, Ohio, Vierstra

Keen to ensure the best outcomes for their children, helicopter parents tend to hover over their kids, constantly trying to prevent misadventure or harm. Our new research looks at parents’ perceptions of an outdoor play park. It shows how outdoor parks provide opportunities for children to engage in risky play and develop independence and problem-solving skills. Here’s how to handle itOur studyIn a new study, we surveyed parents and caregivers about children’s risk-taking in the Boongaree nature play park in Berry, New South Wales. Here are some tips, based on our work on children, risk and outdoor play:Start with a positive mindset: Playgrounds are designed to develop physical and social skills.

Persons: Keen, Jeff Liddle, •, Annie Otzen, Bluey, Tonia Gray, Jaydene Barnes, Western Sydney University . Marion Sturges, Amanda Lloyd Organizations: CNN, Daily Mail, Getty, Centre for Educational Research, Western Sydney University, Western Sydney University . Locations: Berry , New South Wales, Australia

The change drew the ire of several P&G investors. Its new forestry policy could put it at odds with a European Union deforestation law coming into effect in about 18 months banning certain goods linked to deforestation and forest degradation. "Our ongoing efforts to keep forests as forests while continuing to serve consumers with superior-performing products, all of those efforts remain unchanged." In its new forestry policy, P&G, which also makes Tide detergent and Dawn dish soap, consolidates existing guidelines for paper packaging and palm oil, used throughout its portfolio of products. The NRDC late last year filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to evaluate if P&G's claims that it prohibits forest degradation were materially misleading investors.

Persons: Leslie Samuelrich, Jack McAneny, McAneny, Elrod, Gaurav Madan, Madan, Shelley Vinyard, Vinyard, Peter van der, Jessica DiNapoli, Aurora Ellis Organizations: YORK, Procter, Gamble, Green, Funds, Reuters, Commodities, United, Food, Agriculture Organization, BNP, Asset Management, Natural Resources Defense, BlackRock, Street, UBS, Legal, General, Natural Resources Defense Council, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, Thomson Locations: Cincinnati, Latin America, Europe, Canada, U.S, Robeco, New York

☆ Washington state plans to mandate Tesla's charging plug -official
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( Jarrett Renshaw | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 23 (Reuters) - Washington state plans to require electric vehicle charging companies to include Tesla's plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using federal dollars, an official told Reuters on Thursday. Washington follows the move by Texas to mandate Tesla's technology, The North American Charging Standard (NACS), adding momentum to CEO Elon Musk's hope of making it the national charging technology. GM (GM.N), Ford (F.N) and Rivan (RIVN.O) have said they would embrace Tesla's NACS, shunning efforts by the Biden administration to make the Combined Charging System (CCS) the dominant charging standard in the United States. Buell said state officials are still trying to determine the right mix of NACS chargers based on current federal requirements. The plan by Washington may add pressure on other states and the federal government to adopt Tesla's NACS.

Persons: Elon Musk's, Tesla's, Biden, I’m, Tonia Buell, Kris Rietmann Abrudan, Buell, Jarrett Renshaw, Hyunjoo Jin, Peter Henderson, Daniel Wallis, Jamie Freed Organizations: Reuters, GM, Ford, Washington state's Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation, Thomson Locations: Washington, . Washington, Texas, United States

☆ Exclusive: Washington state plans to mandate Tesla's charging plug
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Jarrett Renshaw | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 23 (Reuters) - Washington state plans to require electric vehicle charging companies to include Tesla's plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using federal dollars, an official told Reuters on Thursday. Washington follows the move by Texas to mandate Tesla's technology, The North American Charging Standard (NACS), adding momentum to CEO Elon Musk's hope of making it the national charging technology. GM (GM.N), Ford (F.N) and Rivan (RIVN.O) have said they would embrace Tesla's NACS, shunning efforts by the Biden administration to make the Combined Charging System (CCS) the dominant charging standard in the United States. We want to provide access to as many makes and models as possible," said Tonia Buell, alternative fuels program manager at Washington state's Department of Transportation. The plan by Washington may add pressure on other states and the federal government to adopt Tesla's NACS.

Persons: Elon Musk's, Tesla's, Biden, I’m, Tonia Buell, Buell, Jarrett Renshaw, Hyunjoo Jin, Peter Henderson, Daniel Wallis Organizations: Reuters, GM, Ford, Washington state's Department of Transportation, Thomson Locations: Washington, . Washington, Texas, United States

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NatWest, supported by climate activist groups, is happy with 100% of facilitated emissions being attributed to the banks behind capital markets deals. Tonia Plakhotniuk, NatWest Markets' Vice President, Climate & ESG Capital Markets, said that 17% risked "a mismatch" because investors would not account for the remainder themselves. This includes Barclays, which apportions 33% of the capital markets financing to the bank and the rest to investors. Reuters GraphicsUntil banks agree on a compromise, experts say lenders could look to book more business as capital markets rather than loans. The Basel Committee's methodology for assessing Global Systemically Important Banks considers direct lending to be six times more important in its impact on the financial system than capital markets underwriting.

☆ ‘I Live in Hell’: The Psychic Wounds of Ukraine’s Soldiers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Photographs Antoine D Agata | Text Ellen Barry | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

The soldier’s ward is a quiet place, high-ceilinged, with chess boards and a Ping-Pong table; you could mistake it for a rest home, except that the door handles have been removed. Tap Click to read their stories Oleksandr, 21 Occupation: Soldier, former student “I finished school and joined the army in 2021. Now I’m mostly sad; I’m better off alone.” Yulia, 47 Occupation: Soldier; combat medic, independent forensic expert I’m a combat medic. Stanislav, 29 Occupation: Soldier, former cook “I didn’t plan to end up here. I adjust to each person in this way.” Serhii, 42 Occupation: Soldier, former employee at a shipping company On April 28 2022, I joined the air assault forces.

☆ Four people plead guilty in North Carolina ballot probe of 2016 and 2018 elections
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

RALEIGH, N.C. — Four people pleaded guilty on Monday to misdemeanors for their roles in absentee ballot fraud in rural North Carolina during the 2016 and 2018 elections. It is generally against the law in North Carolina for anyone other than the voter or a family member to handle someone’s completed ballot. The state investigation also led to charges of similar absentee ballot activities in Bladen for the 2016 general election and 2018 primary. Each of the four originally had been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit felony obstruction of justice and possessing illegally an absentee ballot that belonged to someone else. Hendrix, who was indicted for both the 2016 and 2018 elections, met Dowless while she worked at a Hardee’s in Bladen County, according to Freeman.

☆ Adevărul din spatele caselor vândute cu 1 euro în Italia
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-05 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +4 min

Casele vândute cu un euro în satul Mussomeli din Sicilia și multe alte sate sau orășele uimitoare din Italia ar putea părea un vis împlinit. Și o casă cumpărată cu bani de cafea. Când am auzit de oferta caselor cu un euro, m-am gândit că este șansa mea să trăiesc în Italia. Bauer spune că a vrut și ea să cumpere o casă cu un euro, dar a renunțat. Așa că nu au reușit să vândă nici măcar o casă cu un euro.

Persons: Danny McCubbin, Mark Kopun, Nigrelli, Bauer, Valeria, Bauer . Organizations: BBC Locations: Mussomeli, Sicilia, Italia, străinătate, Italiei

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