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Devin Way and Jesse James Keitel in the new Queer as Folk (Photo: Peacock)

The struggle for queer equality is far from over, but it's a true sign of progress that watching Queer as Folk is no longer an obligation.

Back when Showtime aired the first American adaptation of the British series about a community of gay friends in 2000, it was appointment viewing among huge swaths of queer people. It would be years before The L Word and Noah's Arc focused on lesbians and gay men of color, respectively, and while Will and Grace was a massive hit, the constraints of network TV meant the show's gay characters couldn't have recognizable sex lives. Beyond occasional installments from the Tales of the City franchise, Queer as Folk was the only place to find gay people on television who had friendships, lovers, and family lives. It was the only place to find stories about the personal and political reality of being queer in America, spiced up with the occasional murder.

And let's be clear: The show was pretty bad. For one thing, the plots were so tawdry they made Melrose Place seem like Tennessee Williams. Who can forget the time Ted (Scott Lowell) saw a video of himself having an orgy while he was strung out on crystal meth? Or when Hunter (Harris Allan), the teenage hustler, had sex with a closeted, homophobic politician, then kept a condom full of his semen in order to expose him as a hypocrite? The dialogue could be groaningly terrible, and some of the acting was so bad that it was hard to believe a performer as skilled as Sharon Gless, who played the indomitable diner owner Debbie Novotny, was asked to put up with it.

But that's what we had. There was a sense, at least among some gay viewers, that the community had to watch Queer as Folk, just to prove there was an audience out there for gay shows. What if it failed and we never saw another queer romance on television?

Fortunately, it didn't fail. It ran for five seasons and 83 episodes, breaking down wall after wall along the way. The aforementioned L Word and Noah's Arc followed in its footsteps, as did series as disparate as Looking, Queer Eye, Please Like Me, and It's a Sin. (The latter was created by Russell T. Davies, who also created the original, British version of Queer as Folk)

And now the legacy continues with Peacock's new iteration, which premieres June 9. The action has moved to New Orleans and the cast is more diverse, including many people of color, as well as trans and nonbinary artists. Still, the core of the show is the same: a group of queer friends experiences soap opera-level melodrama, has lots of enthusiastic sex, and tries to navigate the complexity of living freely in modern times. There are subplots about babies, nightclub shootings, and hooking up in bathrooms. There are accomplished older actresses on hand to lend credibility (this time it's Kim Cattrall and Juliette Lewis, who play the mothers of two leading characters.)

And frankly, there are many of the same old issues with writing and acting. As a brand, it seems Queer as Folk is destined to be heavy-handed and awkward. For instance, when a nonbinary professor talks with their trans partner about identity issues, they end the conversation by saying, "You're gonna give me this beautiful speech about trans-ness and sex and self-worth? Nothing could turn me on more." The only people who speak this way are fictional characters forced to embody political sentiments instead of human emotions. The same goes for the gay man who flirts with a teenage drag queen saying, "There's nothing more powerful than a young gay person at the club." That's hardly passable as the opening sentence of a college paper, let alone a pickup line at a bar.

Still, there's likely to be an audience for this show. It's easy to imagine viewers who are hungry to see these issues discussed so bluntly and see so many types of queer people in the narrative mix. It would be fantastic if the series found a fan base, but even better, queer audiences who don't like it don't have to watch in order to see themselves on TV. Instead, they can turn to First KillorHeartstopper or Crush or Transparent or Pose or Legendary or AJ and the Queen. Or they can watch one of the many queer series and filmspremeiring this very week, including the second season ofP-Valleyon Starz, the Discovery+ docuseriesGeneration DragandThe Book of Queer,and the Hulu filmFire Island.

In other words, because the world made good on the promise of the first American version of Queer as Folk,this new one doesn't have to be for everyone.And that meanseverybody wins.

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But many of them encountered difficulties steering aging tech companies. Of those women, only Ms. Catz, Ms. Hood and Ms. Porat remain in their roles.

The snails pace of progress for women leaders in Silicon Valley is worse than disappointing, said Nicole Wong, a deputy chief technology officer for the Obama administration and a former Twitter executive. It makes the commitments that tech leaders made around racial and gender diversity in 2014 look performative.

In 2017, stories of sexual harassment by powerful men in Silicon Valley became part of the #MeToo movement. That year, a group of female investors created All Raise.

In 2018, California passed a law requiring publicly traded companies to have at least one female board director, leading to scores of women joining corporate boards. (A California judge struck down the law last month; the state has said it will appeal the ruling.) Another new law, passed last year, the Silenced No More Act, provides legal protection for people who speak publicly about discrimination or harassment they experienced at work.

Women in tech have continued speaking out about unfair treatment. In 2020, Ms. Brougher reached a $22.5 million settlement with Pinterest for discrimination and retaliation. A discrimination lawsuit by Emily Kramer, a former chief marketing officer at the financial start-up Carta, is working its way through the courts.

There have been some signs of progress. Over the past five years, Katrina Lake of Stitch Fix, Julie Wainwright of The RealReal, Jennifer Hyman of Rent the Runway and Whitney Wolfe Herd of Bumble took the companies they founded public. And following in Ms. Sandbergs footsteps, female chief operating officers are now more common in tech. They include Ms. Choi at Coinbase, Gwynne Shotwell at SpaceX and Jen Wong at Reddit.

At Meta, Ms. Sandberg hired and promoted women, such as Marne Levine, the chief business officer, and Lori Goler, the head of human resources and hiring. The percentage of women in Metas management with titles of director or higher increased to 35 percent in 2021, from 30 percent in 2018, according to the companys data.

Meta also developed women who now lead other tech companies, including Ms. Simo, who oversaw the main Facebook app before becoming Instacarts chief executive last year.

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WATCH: Management of troubled Serenity Towers returns to court with reports of progress

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Management of a troubled Memphis apartment building appeared in court Tuesday morning.

FOX13 has been covering the ongoing problems at Serenity Towers on Highland for three weeks.

Residents said they were forced to sleep outside and spoke to FOX13 about issues including no air conditioning, lack of hot water, bed bugs, and other problems.

READ MORE: People sleeping outside due to lack of air at Memphis apartments

In court, management and an attorney representing Serenity Towers told the judge about the progress being made, including restoring A/C to a majority of units and the return of hot water.

Michael McCusker, Assistant Shelby County D.A., said, The hot water was somewhat of a surprise. They reported last week that it will be 14 to 16 weeks before they could get the hot water restored.

McCusker said 240 units out of the buildings 396 have cold A/C.

Its encouraging because some significant progress has been made, he said.

Bed bugs, no A/C and no hot water: Serenity Towers says repairs could take months

Still, theres a lot of work left to be done at the struggling complex.

Over the last few weeks, on extremely hot days, FOX13 has spoken with people who said they slept outside due to some of the units reaching more than 80 degrees.

Judge Patrick Dandridge told management to return to court Thursday morning to give another update on if or when repairs will be complete.

Another issue that needs to be resolved is the infestation of bugs and mold.

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Northampton, MA --News Direct-- HP Inc.

Sustainable Impact is at the heart of HPs business strategy and the company aims to be the worlds most sustainable and just technology company. In 2021, HP announced its most comprehensive and ambitious Sustainable Impact agenda yet. With the release of its 2021 Sustainable Impact Report and Executive Summarymarking HPs 21st year of reportingthe company reports its first progress toward its 2030 goals spanning Climate Action, Human Rights and Digital Equity.

Here are some of the highlights:

Paving the Road to Net Zero: The company achieved a 9% absolute greenhouse gas emissions reduction across HPs value chain since 2019, as HP aims to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2040.[1]

Eliminating Plastics: HP reduced single-use plastic packaging by 44%, since 2018, well over half the way toward achieving its goal to eliminate 75% of single-use plastic packaging by 2025[2] and making progress toward its goal to reach 75% circularity for products and packaging by 2030.[3]

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: HP increased the number of Black/African American executives[4] by 33% over the previous year, which gets HP about one-third of the way to achieving its goal to double the number by 2025.

Empowering Workers in HPs Supply Chain: In 2021, HP set a goal to reach one million workers through worker empowerment programs by 2030[5]and, by years end, HP was more than a third of the way there, reaching 349,000 workers through 2021.

Accelerating Digital Equity: HP accelerated digital equity[6] for 4.3 million people in 2021, by providing hardware, skills training, and access to quality content in partnership with organizations like Girl Rising, NABU, and MIT Solve. This is the first year HP reported progress toward its goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030.

HP believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. From its earliest days as a company, HP has been a place where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity. The company reports that Sustainable Impact is an influencing factor in customer purchasing decisions. In fact, Sustainable Impact helped HP garner more than US$3.5B in new sales wins in fiscal year 2021[7], and the company tracked over US$7 billion in new sales in which it met customer requirements for registered product eco-labels, including ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, and Blue Angel.

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There are areas where we are leading but also opportunities for us to do more. Our teams are operating with the deep sense of urgency needed to make continuous improvements, while forging partnerships to maximize our impact, said Enrique Lores, President and CEO, HP.

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[1] As a percentage of U.S. personnel with the title of Executive, formerly called Vice President.

[2] This replaces and expands on HPs prior goal to develop skills and improve the wellbeing of 500,000 factory workers by 2025, since the beginning of 2015. Progress through 2021 against that goal includes a total of 349,000 factory workers: 77,800 factory workers in 2015; 45,700 in 2016; 119,900 in 2017; 12,000 in 2018; 11,000 in 2019; 46,000 in 2020; and 37,000 in 2021. Prior to 2020, data included production supplier workers only. In 2020, HP expanded the scope of its program to also include nonproduction supplier workers and workers at HP-controlled manufacturing facilities. Total does not equal sum of data for each year due to rounding.

[3] Our programs aim to accelerate digital equity through providing access to at least one of the following: hardware, connectivity, content, or digital literacy.

[4] In 2021, HP tracked over US$3.5 billion in new sales (total contract value) in which sustainability criteria were a known consideration and were supported actively by HPs Sustainability and Compliance organization and Commercial organization.

[5] Absolute reduction of Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions compared to 2019. Excludes non-HP paper consumed during product use.

[6] Calculated as the percentage of primary plastic packaging (by weight) reduced per unit shipped. Excludes secondary and tertiary packaging components. Includes HP personal systems and printer hardware packaging. Does not include packaging for the following: Graphics Solutions hardware other than PageWide XL and DesignJet printers; 3D printing hardware; print supplies; refurbished products; and accessories such as third-party options, drop in box, and aftermarket options.

[7] Percentage of HPs total annual product and packaging content, by weight, that will come from recycled and renewable materials and reused products and parts by 2030.

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The increase in the Severe Asthma market size is a direct consequence of the expected launch of potential therapies an increase in the diagnosed prevalent population of Severe Asthma and increasing demand for personalized therapies.

LAS VEGAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DelveInsight's Severe Asthma Market Insightsreport proffers a detailed comprehension of Severe Asthma market size by treatment, epidemiology, emerging therapies, market share of the individual therapies, current and forecasted Severe Asthma market size from 2019 to 2032 segmented into 7MM (the USA, EU5 (the UK, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany), and Japan).

Some of the salient features from the Severe Asthma Market Report:

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Severe Asthma Overview

Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease all over the globe. It affects the airways in the lungs, which become inflamed and narrowed due to various triggers, making it harder for air to flow out. It is a complex activity between airway inflammation and airway remodelling that results in airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), which further leads to variable and excessive airway contraction. The characteristic Asthma symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, a sensation of tightness in the chest, straining of neck and chest muscles, rapid breathing, and changes in heart rate.

Asthma classification can be broadly done into intermittent or persistent. Here, Persistent asthma is further sub-divided based on severity into mild, moderate, and severe. Severe Asthma occurs due to various genetic, environmental, and psychological factors as well as respiratory infections. Severe Asthma symptoms appear often in the nighttime with a persistent airflow obstruction with a forced expiratory volume (FEV1) of less than 60% predicted before treatment.

Based upon response to treatment, Severe Asthma is further classified into type-2 inflammation and non-type-2 inflammation. Type-2 inflammation includes allergic asthma and eosinophilic asthma (or e-asthma) while non-type-2 inflammation includes non-eosinophilic asthma.

Severe Asthma Epidemiology Segmentation

As per the assessment of DelveInsight, the total diagnosed prevalent (adult + pediatric) cases of Asthma in the 7MM was observed to be approximately 54 million cases in 2021. These cases are expected to increase by 2032.

As per DelveInsight's estimates, among 7MM, the United States had the highest diagnosed cases of adult Asthma with almost 20 million cases in 2021.

The Severe Asthma Market report proffers epidemiological analysis for the study period 2019-2032 in the 7MM segmented into

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Severe Asthma Market Outlook

The fundamental goal of Asthma therapy is to minimize airway inflammation and also reduce the Asthma symptoms that come with it. To limit the likelihood of exacerbation, guidelines-based care focuses on illness severity and selecting the right medicinal therapy. Inhaled corticosteroids are the most common chronic asthma treatment, but quick-relief (reliever) or rescue medications are frequently used to reduce acute Asthma symptoms. Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) relieve airway bronchoconstriction quickly and are indicated as a symptom-relieving rescue drug. If asthma still isn't under control, long-acting beta 2 agonists (LABA), montelukast, or theophylline are added. If Asthma symptoms and flare-ups persist, oral corticosteroids are prescribed.

There are currently six US FDA approved monoclonal antibodies for add-on biological Severe Asthma treatment. They include Cinqair (reslizumab) Teva Pharmaceutical, Dupixent (dupilumab) Sanofi, and Regeneron, Fasenra (benralizumab) AstraZeneca/Kyowa Kirin, Tezspire (tezepelumab) AstraZeneca and Amgen, Nucala (mepolizumab) GlaxoSmithKline, and Xolair (omalizumab) Novartis/Genentech.

Several new severe asthma therapeutic options are currently being developed. The key assets include GSK3511294 (Depemokimab) by GlaxoSmithKline, PT010 (Breztri/Trixeo/BGF MDI (budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol inhalation)) by AstraZeneca, and PT027 (BDA MDI/Budesonide/albuterol sulfate metered-dose inhaler) by AstraZeneca and Bond Avillion. They are in the late stage of development and are expected to launch in the forecasted period (2022-2032). Several other companies are also developing drugs for Severe Asthma treatment including Novartis (CSJ117), 4D pharma (MRx-4DP0004), Roche (RG6173), Pieris Pharma, and AstraZeneca (PRS-060/AZD1402), Biosion (BSI-045B), among others.

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Severe AsthmaPipeline Therapies and Key Companies

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Severe AsthmaMarket Dynamics

Severe Asthma market growth in the coming years is dependent on several factors such as an increase in the diagnosed prevalent population of Severe Asthma and increasing demand for personalized therapies. Also, the development of well-designed, randomized, controlled non-crossover trials with the potential benefits for patients will drive the Severe Asthma market growth in the forecast period. In addition to that, approvals and entry of new drugs will change the Severe Asthma market dynamics in the future. Several pharmaceutical giants are investigating drugs for Severe Asthma treatment with an improved diagnostic approach leading to a rise in the Severe Asthma market in the coming years.

On the other hand, a lack of effective specific treatments in non-eosinophilic asthma (NEA) can represent an orphan asthma endotype serving as a drawback in the Severe Asthma market growth. Other factors such as a high cost of treatment, limitations in diagnosis, incorrect inhaler techniques, and poor adherence to treatment can all be considered as potential barriers to the rise of the Severe Asthma market.

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Scope of the Severe Asthma Market Report

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Table of Contents

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Key Insights

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Report Introduction

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Severe Asthma Market Overview at a Glance

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Executive Summary of Severe Asthma

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Severe Asthma Epidemiology and Market Methodology

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Severe Asthma: Disease Background and Overview

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Diagnosis of Severe Asthma

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Severe Asthma Treatment

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Conclusion for Severe Asthma

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Severe Asthma Epidemiology and Patient Population

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Severe Asthma Patient Journey

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Key Endpoints in Severe Asthma Clinical Trials

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Severe Asthma Marketed Therapies

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Severe Asthma Emerging Therapies

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Severe Asthma: 7 Major Market Analysis

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Market Access and Reimbursement

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KOL Views

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Severe Asthma Market Drivers

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Severe Asthma Market Barriers

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Severe Asthma SWOT Analysis

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Severe Asthma Unmet Needs

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Appendix

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DelveInsight Capabilities

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Disclaimer

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About DelveInsight

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LVIS, QC, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Davie, Canada's largest and highest capacity shipbuilder, announced today that the Government of Canada has officially confirmed its progress to the final stage of becoming a National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) partner. This will see Davie deliver to Canada a range of vessels including a new fleet of state-of-the-art heavy icebreakers.

Davie will now begin negotiating an umbrella agreement with the Government of Canada, with completion later this year.

"After a rigorous process, we are proud that Canada has confirmed that our submissions were fully compliant. We commend the government for this vote of confidence in our experience, our expertise and our amazing people,'' said James Davies, President and CEO of Davie Shipbuilding.

Davie's entry to the NSS will bring major long-term economic benefits to Qubec and Canada as a whole. It will create or sustain up to 5,000 jobs, according to recent independent analysis. This will include well-paid, long-term careers for Davie's highly skilled shipbuilders, who recently agreed to a historic nine-year union collective agreement. Davie's 1,500+ pan-Canadian supplier network will directly benefit from the huge uptick in activity.

"This historic announcement is a testament to the hard work of everyone associated with Davie. We are now a huge step closer to delivering a new fleet of advanced, mission-critical vessels, including icebreakers which will help protect and promote Canada's interests in its domestic waters including the St. Lawrence, the Arctic, and beyond," added Mr.Davies.

In the future, Davie will be central to the development of a cleaner, greener, sustainable marine industry that will serve Canada's economic, social and geopolitical interests. It willfoster innovation and create global export potential for highly specialized products technologies and services made in Canada.

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About Davie Shipbuilding

Based in Lvis, Qubec, Davie is Canada's premier shipbuilder and a global leader in the delivery of specialist, mission-critical vessels to government and commercial customers. Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada's longest-established, largest and highest capacity shipbuilder. Our world-class workforce builds and sustains complex ships that enable our customers to protect national and economic security, or fulfill acute business needs. Find out more at davie.ca.

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In honor of LGBTQI+ Pride Month, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo hosted a ceremony today with Commerce employees and announced the Department will fly the Progress Pride Flag at the Herbert C. Hoover Building throughout the month of June.The Progress Pride Flag celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQI+ community, including trans and non-binary individuals, and marginalized communities of color, and symbolizes the values of pride, tolerance, and harmony in an environment that enables all employees to perform to their best potential.

With this flag, were reaffirming our support for the LGBTQI+ members of the Commerce team, and the Biden administrations commitment to building a more inclusive society for all Americans, said Secretary Raimondo.

The theme for this years Commerce Pride Month is Resilience celebrating the strength, perseverance, and fight for equality of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on the incredible strength, perseverance, and progress of the LGBTQI+ community.

To help the American economy grow, and deliver our varied and critical services with excellence, we must operate in a climate of mutual respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, said Raimondo.

During her remarks to employees, Secretary Raimondo stated that they are working to advance inclusivity within Commerce including preparing a Gender Identity Protections policy, using gender neutral language in agency policies and procedures, and launching a Safe Zone initiative at the Commerce Learning Center to foster a culture of equity and allyship.

Secretary Raimondo also noted that members of the transgender and gender non-conforming community are facing record levels of violence and we need to remember that for too many Americans, the fight to live freely and authentically is far from over.

In too many places, workers can still be fired solely based on who they love. As we celebrate Pride Month, lets also recommit ourselves to staying in the fight for equality, inclusion, and respect for all members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Todays ceremony took place outside the main 14th Street entrance to HCHB. The Department of Commerce (DOC) is proud to join the Biden Administration and the nation in commemorating Pride Month. Please take time to read the Presidential Proclamation for LGBTQI+ Pride Month.

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Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee John Fettermans wife, Gisele Fetterman, said in a new interview that doctors are very happy with how he is healing from his stroke.

The neurologists, they were really impressed with the progress. Cognitively, hes perfect and well on his way to a full recovery, Gisele Fetterman told Politico. Everything went well with the cardiologists. His heart is looking good. Pacemaker is working as its supposed to.

She added, however, that the doctors at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital want him to continue to rest.

Gisele Fetterman told the news outlet that doctors are not yet sure when it will be safe for her husband to return to the campaign trail, noting that the campaign will have an announcement for that soon.

John Fetterman suffers from a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation, which doctors attribute as the cause of his stroke. A pacemaker with a defibrillator was implanted into his heart following the stroke.

The hearts working great. The pacemaker helps regulate the A-fib, Gisele Fetterman, who has taken on the role of speaking for her husband to the press and updating the public on his condition, said to Politico.

John Fetterman, the current Pennsylvania lieutenant governor, suffered the stroke just before the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary election last month. He defeated Rep.Conor Lamb(R-Pa.) in the primary and was then congratulated by President Biden.

Its currently still unclear whom he will face in November.

Pennsylvania officials last week officially ordered a recount in the neck-and-neck Republican Senate primary election between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick, who are separated by 902 votes, or 0.1 percentage points. Under state law, a recount is triggered if two candidates are separated by 0.5 percentage points or fewer.

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Victor Clay came into his new role as chief of Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) with a full plate of priorities amid a raging pandemic. Clay was named to the post on April 27, 2021, and took over in July, about seven months after the University had released an independent review of the department and campus safety. Additionally, the fall of 2021 saw a more robust return to campus life with the return of all students, resumption of in-person classes, and other activities. The Gazette recently spoke with Clay as he reflected on the progress hes made in his first year and where the department stands on other activities and priorities.

GAZETTE:Its been about a year since you were named the chief of the Harvard University Police Department. Can you talk about some of the priorities youve identified, and changes undertaken in that time?

CLAY:I took considerable time reading through the assessment that was released following the independent review of HUPD. Patiently absorbing the assessment was beneficial because it helped me learn the culture and the needs of the department before making any impactful decisions. I wanted to make sure that we were doing not only the right things and finding ways to function more efficiently, but also being mindful to not tear things apart so much that we would need to reinvent the wheel. There are many good processes here at Harvard and HUPD, and I wanted to make sure we enhance those.

GAZETTE:Can you elaborate on some of those existing processes that are working well?

CLAY:One area is compliance process regarding the Clery Act, which is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Our compliance folks do an outstanding job managing the mountain of data that we must capture to maintain Department of Education compliance. That is another one of the internal areas that I am pleased with and would not change or adjust in any way. They are detailed, focused, committed to accuracy and transparency, and dedicated. Its a great system. This has also been a strength as we have moved forward work around the independent review recommendations related to transparency and data reporting. Weve been able to take steps, like launching the public dashboard, from a solid foundation and process.

Training and professional development is another area of strength. What I find with a lot of law-enforcement training is that it is more focused on established law-enforcement techniques and trends, taught by law enforcement, and a lot of the time that doesnt transfer well into the higher-education and non-law-enforcement areas. Here at Harvard, though, the Center for Workplace Development (CWD) offers Harvard University-provided professional development, which means we can receive training for personnel without sifting through outside training vendors. It also means that the information provided during the training will fit the ideas and expectations of the University. I think we receive a broader and more diverse perspective when using the CWD resources.

GAZETTE:And what are some priority areas for you where changes have been implemented?

CLAY:Regarding changes, weve taken some important steps to increase accountability within the department and community. One way weve done this has been partnering with Harvard Human Resources (HHR), to redesign the organizational structure. This included promoting four internal leaders to the rank of captain. HHR was instrumental in helping assess and narrow down a large pool of qualified candidates, and with the help of some external experts we selected the four best people for leadership positions from within HUPD. Additionally, we created three unique divisions within the department, providing more opportunities for specialization and promotion. This new structure also allows for more on-site and in-the-field supervision, which helps increase accountability.

Another area of focus for me has been developing a policy and procedure manual based on best practices at all levels of policing in the 21st century local, state, and federal. I believe its important to incorporate what has been shown to work best from across the spectrum as opposed to focusing on a narrow scope of internal operations or from a single department perspective.

We also strive to make HUPD as diverse as the community it serves, across all levels of the organization. I believe having officers that are representative of the overall community adds to the legitimacy of our organization in the public sphere. We have worked with HHR to strengthen our recruiting channels so we can hire the best officers available, assessing them on their knowledge, skills, and ability, all while maintaining that commitment to diversity. Our recent hires showcase that intentional focus and the success weve had so far.

Im particularly proud to say that weve recently invested in our fleet of vehicles and with thanks to the Harvard University Green Revolving Fund all of the vehicles are hybrid, in alignment with the Universitys sustainability goals.

GAZETTE:You mentioned the 2020 independent review of HUPD, conducted by 21CP Solutions. A significant portion of the findings from that report focused on the interactions between HUPD and the community it serves. How have the findings in the final report helped guide decisions in the restructuring of HUPD as an organization, and what benefits will come from this restructuring?

CLAY:As I said, the assessment was a great roadmap because it provided interim goals along the way to be met at the same time as my own personal assessment of the department was underway. By design, some of the assessment findings were broad, and I had to translate them into operational objectives so that I could share [them] with the staff and make the suggested changes. Some were fairly easy to implement, for example the leadership model and accountability model. Internal Affairs processes such as complaint investigations and performance inquiries are now conducted with HR support and oversight versus being adjudicated internally. We also report all internal matters to the state as part of the Massachusetts police reform legislation that was made law in December 2020.

That legislation was important as well because it provided very specific rules to follow in order to be compliant, which in turn answered several suggestions in the assessment. All of this together made it a lot easier to move the department forward.

We are continually working to improve departmental training, one example being the introduction of de-escalation techniques. Its important that we constantly seek ways to strengthen the departments relationship with the community. That is a dynamic relationship that is ongoing and needs to be maintained on a regular basis. In that regard, we have adopted a training model focused on an officers learning capacity and problem-solving skills. I believe the PTO (Police Training Officer) program is a more compassion-based, community-focused, and service-oriented training model, as opposed to older models that rely on rote performance capabilities.

GAZETTE:What other findings from the assessment have you have considered when imagining ways that HUPD can more efficiently deliver on its values and mission?

CLAY:Soon we will launch Phase 2 of the HUPD dashboard, which will show complaints, use of force, and patrol activity data, in addition to the calls for service, crime, and arrest data that was released in 2021. This is a level of transparency that shows our commitment to accountability. We regularly engage with the newly formed HUPD Advisory Board for their input on initiatives like this one and others.

Right now, the process is underway to create a non-sworn service officer role position called a Campus Support Officer. We are envisioning the people hired for these positions will be able to respond to routine calls for service and take reports on things like property theft, lock-outs, and similar nonviolent situations that dont necessarily require a sworn officer to show up.

Finally, I have been involved in a University-wide effort with a broad leadership team to help launch the Reimagining Campus Community Safety initiative at Harvard, another recommendation outlined in the report. This effort is a campus-wide conversation about reimagining safety at the University, and of course involves many more people and resources than just the HUPD. The first conversations took place as part of last months University-wide Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Forum, and we are looking forward to hosting additional conversations in the future. There is also a survey in place to collect feedback from the community at any time.

GAZETTE:Anything else you would like to add as you reflect on your time here at Harvard?

CLAY:In closing, Ill say that my personal philosophy is based on a quote from James Baldwins novel Notes of a Native Son. In it he wrote, I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually. I feel the same way about my career. It is [because of] my love for what I do and the huge responsibility that comes along with it, both morally and ethically, that I must continually strive to improve it, perpetually.

Read more about the Reimagining Campus Community Safety Initiative at https://campuscommunitysafety.harvard.edu/. All members of the Harvard community students, faculty, staff, researchers, and visitors alike are invited to provide feedback about their lived experience of the campus safety ecosystem at https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NUUTOgVF8N8xoO.

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Fire managers brace for return of red flag weather

Following several days of better weather, managers on the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire cautioned during last nights update the state heads back into red flag weather today and tomorrow. Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team Commander Carl Schwope, who is overseeing the fires south zone, reported crews made a lot of good progress, over the past six days, but the next couple of days are going to be a big challengeWe dont think any evacuations need to change; we think everything is right where its atbut keep paying attention. If we can make it through the next couple of days, things are going to be looking really good but its going to be definitely a couple of challenging days. We know the fires going to move. Regarding evacuations, San Miguel County yesterday downgraded Rociada from go to set and announced power had been restored there. Bull Canyon, Cow Creek, along with upper and lower Colonias remain in go status. As of this morning, the fire measured 303,341 acres and had 34% containment. The Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains is now 74% contained at 45,605 acres; a new incident management team, the Rocky Mountain Black Team, takes over that fire today. The Santa Fe, Carson and portions of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands enact closures today, but changed a previous termination date at the end of the year to July 18, closer to the potential monsoon season, at which point the closures will be re-evaluated. Several state parks also close today due to fire danger, including Santa Fes Hyde Memorial.Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishams office yesterday relayed the contents of a discussion the governor had with President Joe Biden on Tuesday in which she underscored the impacts of the fires on New Mexico communities and the need for ongoing partnership with the federal government as New Mexico recovers and rebuilds from some of the most devastating wildfires on record in the state. According to the governors office, Lujan Grisham also invited the president to visit New Mexico and see firsthand the impact of the wildfires and meet with affected New Mexicans, which the President said he intends to do.

NM tax rebates underway

More than 550,000 New Mexico taxpayers will soon be receiving at least $250 as a result of rebates approved in a special legislative session earlier this spring. Taxpayers with direct deposit are scheduled to receive those rebates in the next day; paper checks for another 200,000 taxpayers will begin going out in the following days and continue over the next few weeks. Taxpayers who file individual returns will receive another $250 rebate in August; Joint filers will receive $500 rebates beginning this week and another $500 in August. New Mexicans who dont file state income taxes because of their income levels can apply apply for one-time relief payments of either $500 or $1,000 depending on family size at the Human Services Department website until May 31, 2022, or as long as funding allows. New Mexicans who didnt file a 2021 return and arent eligible for non-filer relief payment have until May 31, 2023, to file and receive a rebate. Find more info on the relief payments and rebates here. For residents displaced by wildfire who are receiving paper checks, mail is being sent to the Las Vegas Post Office for Chacon, Guadalupita and Rociada residents. Residents from these areas can either pick up their mail in person at the Las Vegas Post Office; call 1-800-ASK-USPS to have their mail forwarded to a different address; or call the post office in Las Vegas at (505) 425-9387 and request to have their mail delivered once a week to the Taos Post Office. Residents living in any other evacuated area should contact their local post office to receive their mail.

City seeks redistricting input

The City of Santa Fes Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is seeking feedback on revised electoral maps in advance of the 2023 Municipal Election and will be holding public meetings starting next week and into June: May 24 at the Main Library; June 14 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center and June 28 at the Southside Libraryall meetings begin at 5:30 pm. Research and Polling Inc. analyzed census information and other demographic data for the city, resulting in five new district map options. View those here. We are encouraging everyone to look at the maps and concepts, provide us feedback, and be involved in this process, Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Chairwoman Lilliemae Ortiz said in a statement. Fair and accurate districts are a key element of our election system, and it is important for our residents to be engaged as we move forward.

COVID-19 by the numbers

Reported May 18:

New cases: 611; 528,146 total cases

Deaths: 12; At last count, Santa Fe County had 289 total deaths; there have been 7,650 total fatalities statewide. Hospitalizations: 85; Patients on ventilators: 15

Case rates: According to DOHs most recent report on COVID-19 geographic trends, for the seven-day period of May 9 through May 15, De Baca County had the highest case rate per 100,000 population: 62.1, followed by Rio Arriba County with 38.4 and Santa Fe County with 34.3.In response to questions from SFR earlier this week regarding a 45% increase in cases in the most recent weekend figures compared with the prior week, DOH Communications Director Jodi McGinnis Porter, via email, writes: New Mexico, like the rest of the country, is experiencing an increase of COVID-19 casesHospitalizations and deaths in New Mexico remain stable at this time. According to the most recent [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] data, community levels in New Mexico are still low except for two counties: De Baca and Los Alamos Counties are showing community level of medium. The CDC will update its community levels later today. McGinnis Porter reiterated the most important thing New Mexicans can do is to stay up to date on all COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster and additional doses and said the department encourages any residents at high risk of severe disease who test positive for COVID-19 to seek oral treatments as soon as possible after symptoms start within a five-day window.

Resources: Vaccine registration; Booster registration Free at-home rapid antigen tests; Self-report a positive COVID-19 test result to the health department; COVID-19 treatment info: oral treatments Paxlovid (age 12+) and Molnupiravir (age 18+); and monoclonal antibody treatments. Toolkit for immunocompromised individuals. People seeking treatment who do not have a medical provider can call NMDOHs COVID-19 hotline at 1-855-600-3453.

You can read all of SFRs COVID-19 coverage here.

Listen up

New Mexicos nascent adult cannabis industry appears to be thriving. ICYMI, the states Cannabis Control Division announced retailers sold almost $40 million in both recreation and medical cannabis in the first month of sales that kicked off April 1, and Santa Fe had the third-most cannabis sales of any New Mexico city. Nonetheless, the financial end of entering the industry has plenty of hurdles. The most recent episode of the Growing Forward podcast, Its Not Easy Being Green, delves into one of the largest: securing financing. For even more cannabis news, dont miss the most recent installment of SFRs Leaf Brief newsletter.

Fear and frustration in Northern NM

The Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire has understandably inspired many emotions, including anger at the US Forest Services role in the blaze: the Hermits Peak portion began began April 6 as a prescribed burn. The Washington Post visits Guadalupita and finds despair and frustration. Some residents left under evacuation orders and are now hanging on by a thread, credit cards maxed-out on hotel rooms, the story notes, while thousands of others have defied evacuation orders to defend land and animals that represent all they own, getting by on the limited supplies that make it past roadblocksand puzzling over firefighting efforts some believe caused the conflagration and are now unable to tame it. State Rep. Roger Montoya, D-Velarde, tells the Post of residents: Theyre traumatized. They are in fear. There is profound anger swelling up to the surface, and confusion. The story also notes Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishams recent request for the federal government to cover 100% of the costs in a letter that notes how the fire started. The Post speaks with several residents in the fires path, including Guadalupita Fire Department Chief Isaac Herrera, who expressed frustration about communication with the out-of-state firefighters and their method of back burning, but also acknowledges there have at least been no losses of human life. He lost two horses in the fire, which also scorched his land. Everything has pretty much already been burnt, so its a relief that my community is safe, Herrera says. Weve all lost, some more than others. But weve all lost.

Forrest Fenns other treasures

When he died in September of 2020, Forrest Fenn left a legacy of a 10-year treasure hunt that inspired passion, books and lawsuits. He also left behind a lifetime of art amassed as a collector and dealer. On June 9, Hindman Auctions will be presenting Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, a 168-lot auction including pottery, baskets, rare photography, dolls, beadwork and Plains material (heres the catalogue). According to a news release, top lots include a Sioux Twisted Pipe Stem with Catlinite Bowl that belonged to Sitting Bull, estimated at $60,000 to $80,000; and a 19th Century Sioux Grizzly Bear Claw Necklace, estimated at $40,000 to $60,000. I was in awe of the impressive array of huge Pueblo storage jars lining shelves 20 feet above the floor of Fenns den in his Santa Fe home, Wes Cowan, Hindman vice chairman said in a statement. Beadwork from various Plains tribes filled two entire walls, and a table displayed a collection of rare Plains dolls. The collection spilled over to the floor, under tables, and over doorways. Fenn began collecting at a young age and ran into controversy doing so at points. The FBI executed a search warrant at Fenns home in 2009 seeking eagle feathers, ancient Native artifacts and sacred items, as well as records dealing with the sale or possible illegal possession of such items. (Read more in this SFR story from Laura Paskus that year.)

Red flag return

Most of the state, including Santa Fe, returns into red flag weather today and tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, today will be sunny with a high near 84 degrees with a north wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Thanks for reading! ICYMI, this viral story about the Tennessee couple who woke up with a strange dog in their bed is pretty adorable; The Word wouldnt mind waking up to a strange friendly dog (although the cat would not like it one bit).

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