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Chicago Public Schools should allow students back into classrooms in no more than 100 facilities and then gradually reopen others, an organization of school principals proposed Wednesday, saying most of them doubt the nation’s third-largest school district can safely handle a mass reopening. Troy LaRaviere, the president of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association, said during a news conference that a survey revealed its members don't believe there will be enough staff at schools to safely reopen, or enough safety supplies to guard against the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday, the city scrapped plans for thousands of teachers to report to schools this week after the teachers union overwhelmingly voted to reject in-person learning due to coronavirus safety concerns.
Targeting the fast growing $60 billion asset performance management (APM) market, manufacturing AI analytics leader BISTel, says its expanded global sales footprint, together with enhanced cloud, Internet of things (IoT) and AI technologies will power a wave of new intelligent AI manufacturing applications in 2021. "The expansion and deployment of our award-winning GrandView APM framework will spark continuous improvement programs across the pharmaceutical, petrochemical and industrial manufacturing sectors as the deployment of digital transformation technologies gains traction worldwide," said W.K. Choi, CEO, BISTel.
By now, it’s no secret that the North Face Nuptse coat is one of fashion’s most popular winter staples. This season alone, the puffer jacket, which was first introduced in the ’90s, has been spotted on Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid, among many others. That, and it was revised for two popular designer collaborations, with Gucci and MM6 Maison Margiela — the former appearing on J.Lo, Jodie Turner-Smith, and A$AP Rocky; the latter endorsed by Hadid and Hailey Bieber. But while the popularity of the jacket has long been public knowledge, now, it has officially become the “hottest product in the world.” According to fashion search engine Lyst’s Q4 Index, a data-driven report based on the shopping habits of more than 100 million people, both the women’s and men’s versions of the North Face signature were the top products on the site. This finding was based on the volume of social media mentions, searches, page views, interactions, and sales across thousands of online stores. The report also states that this is the first time in Lyst history that the same exact item was in the top spot for both men’s and women’s categories. These results follow a report by Lyst in November, in which it stated that search for the North Face puffer jackets was up 150% month-over-month, while demand for the Nuptse puffer, in particular, grew by 71%. Though this winter was especially good for North Face with the aforementioned designer collaborations, the Nuptse jacket has always had a place in fashion. Not only was it popular in the ’90s with rappers like LL Cool J and Method Man and, in later years, with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, and more, but, in the three decades since it came out, it has become a favorite with just about everyone who lives in a colder climate. But while the Nuptse never left, this year has seen more interest in the jacket than ever before, whether because we’re spending more outdoors, as a result of the pandemic, or the highly anticipated collaborations that put the jacket back in the spotlight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) Speaking of collabs, also included in Lyst’s Q4 Index was Gucci. Just like in Q3, the Italian fashion brand was named the hottest brand of the quarter, with GucciFest, Harry Styles’ Vogue cover, and the North Face partnership being noted as the reasons for its top placement. Unfortunately, getting your hands on a Gucci x The North Face puffer might be tricky — currently, they are not available online — not to mention, expensive — the puffer jacket worn by Lopez and Turner-Smith retails for $2,500. Snagging the even more popular Nuptse jacket, however, is easy. Shop our favorite colors of the world’s “hottest product” below — if you don’t have one already, that is. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?North Face x Gucci Collab Is A Maximalist's DreamJ.Lo Wore The North Face Jacket Everyone WantsThe North Face Jacket That We Can't Seem To Quit
Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday they have uncovered a group of hackers who stole data from banks in the United States and several European countries causing an estimated $2.5 billion in damage. The prosecutor-general’s office said the hackers were based in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. It said in a statement that the hackers stole passwords and payment data from private and state banks in the U.S., the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Lithuania.
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WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials say they plan to start having COVID-19 vaccines available for the general population, starting with the elderly, in March. The government has laid out its vaccine distribution plan with general timelines, and warns a lot could change depending on national supplies. So far, the vaccines have been targeted to health-care workers in high-risk settings and people living in personal care homes. Dr. Joss Reimer, a member of the province's vaccine task force, says that in March the province plans to offer vaccines in to a broader range of health-care workers and all Manitobans over 95. The age minimum will be reduced quickly by one-year increments, and people in their 50s could be eligible by April or May. The province says it will lay out vaccine plans for First Nations in the coming days, and is looking at whether to have a plan for essential workers separate from the general population. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 27, 2021 The Canadian Press
As California lifts its stay-at-home order, the chief medical officer at University of Southern California's Verdugo Hills Hospital answers some of the key questions about reopening.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A Canada Post worker at a Mississauga, Ont., facility hit by a major virus outbreak has died from COVID-19. Canada Post confirmed the death Wednesday. They say the individual had tested positive for the virus and last worked at the Gateway facility on Jan. 19. The postal service says it will support employees grieving their colleague while also following guidance from Peel Public Health as it deals with the outbreak. More than 4,500 people work at the Mississauga site and as of Tuesday, 224 people had tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 1. Canada Post said on Sunday that workers who typically work afternoon shifts at the facility were told to self-isolate for two weeks to avoid further spread. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 27, 2021. The Canadian Press
Council for the MD of Pincher Creek held its first regular council meeting of 2021 Jan. 12. Moment of silence The meeting began with Reeve Brian Hammond calling for a moment of silence to honour the memory of Pincher Creek town councillor Sussanne O’Rourke, who passed away in December due to complications related to Covid-19, and Calgary police officer Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was killed on duty during a New Year’s Eve traffic stop. Road closures A public hearing was held to close two unused sections of road allowance adjacent to a landowner’s acreage. The landowner offered to purchase the area to incorporate into their property. The sections of road are located at NE 6-6-1-W5 and NW 5-6-1-W5. Second and third readings for the closure will be held at a council meeting in the near future. First reading of a proposed road closure between NW 31-7-1-W5 and SW 6-8-1-W5 was also passed. The section is an underdeveloped road allowance traversing steep terrain that would require two bridges should the MD ever want to construct a road. A public hearing for the road closure will be held Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. Land for dog park An amendment to the MD’s land use bylaw was passed to redesignate MD land adjacent to Lundbreck’s hamlet boundary to permit the formation of a dog park. The land was originally designated as urban fringe but is now included within the Lundbreck boundaries under the classification of parks and open space. Emergency structure The Pincher Creek Emergency Management Organization has played an important role in gathering and distributing information to the public during the pandemic. To improve functioning and streamline administration, council voted to amalgamate the organization with the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission. The motion follows Pincher Creek town council’s decision to merge the organizations. Next meeting MD of Pincher Creek council will next hold its regular meeting online on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. Online agenda packages are available at https://bit.ly/MDcouncil, and the link to attend virtually is available at www.mdpinchercreek.ab.ca. Sean Oliver, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Shootin' the Breeze
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Ghana’s late president Jerry John Rawlings was buried at the country’s military cemetery in the capital after four days of commemorations to mark the death of the former leader who was loathed by some and loved by many in the West African nation. Rawlings transformed from a military head of state who staged two coups to a democratically elected president who served for 19 years and is credited with laying the foundation for peaceful elections and transfers of power in Ghana. At the age of 73, Rawlings died on Nov. 12, after a short illness at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in the capital, Accra.
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OTTAWA — Newly released figures point to a major drop in police-recorded crime during the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Statistics Canada says police services across Canada reported that select criminal incidents fell by 18 per cent between March and October 2020, compared with the same period a year earlier. In contrast, the total number of service calls rose eight per cent, particularly for wellness checks and calls for domestic disturbances and mental health. The agency says violent crimes such as assault dropped significantly, while property crime including shoplifting and residential break-and-enter plunged amid shutdowns that closed stores and kept people home. The lone outlier to the trend was uttering threats by a family member, which saw a two per cent bump in reported incidents year over year. The figures come from 19 police agencies that serve nearly three-quarters of the Canadian population. As businesses and public spaces began to reopen in May, crime numbers started to climb month over month through to July, but still trailed figures from 2019. Between March and October, the number of reported sexual assaults decreased by 20 per cent and reported assaults declined by nine per cent, according to StatCan. The figures fell less steeply for cases involving family members. Fraud incidents also dropped off, with police reporting a decrease of nine per cent year over year. "A recent release, however, shows that just over four in 10 Canadians experienced at least one type of cybersecurity incident since the beginning of the pandemic, including phishing attacks, malware, fraud, and hacked accounts," Statistics Canada said. Shoplifting and residential break-and-enters fell by 47 per cent and 27 per cent respectively. But non-residential break-and-enters spiked by more than one-quarter in March, when businesses first barred their doors amid partial lockdowns. Police service calls — distinct from police-reported crimes — rose eight per cent year over year between March and October, with "general well-being checks" increasing by 13 per cent and mental-health calls "such as responses to a person in emotional crisis" jumped 12 per cent, the agency said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 27, 2021. The Canadian Press
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma attorney general's office is attempting to return $2 million worth of a malaria drug once touted by former President Donald Trump as an effective treatment for COVID-19, a spokesman said Wednesday. Alex Gerszewski, a spokesman for Attorney General Mike Hunter, said Hunter is attempting to negotiate a return of the 1.2 million hydroxychloroquine pills Oklahoma acquired in April from a California-based supplier, FFF Enterprises. He said the office was acting on a request from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, which authorized the purchase. A spokeswoman for FFF Enterprises didn't immediately return a message Wednesday seeking comment. The attempt by Oklahoma to return the hydroxychloroquine was first reported by the online news publication The Frontier. Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt defended the purchase last year, saying the drug was showing some promise as a treatment in early March and he didn't want to miss an opportunity to acquire it. “I was being proactive to try and protect Oklahomans,” Stitt said at the time. The drug has since been shown to have little or no effect on severe cases of COVID-19, and a former state health official chalked up Oklahoma’s purchase to something that happens in “the fog of war.” While governments in at least 20 other states obtained more than 30 million doses of the drug through donations from the federal reserve or private companies, Oklahoma and Utah bought them from private pharmaceutical companies. Then-Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, initially defended the state’s $800,000 purchase of 20,000 packets of hydroxychloroquine compounded with zinc, but later cancelled an additional plan to spend $8 million more to buy 200,000 more treatments. The state then managed to secure a refund on the $800,000 no-bid contract it signed with a local pharmacy company that had been promoting the drugs. The CEO of the pharmacy company has since pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanour for mislabeling the drug imported from China. Dan Richards, the operator of Meds In Motion, acknowledged receiving large amounts of the drug from an unregistered manufacturer in China incorrectly labeled as an herbal supplement. His lawyer has said he trying to help procure as much of the product as possible because at the time it seemed like a promising treatment for the coronavirus. ___ Associated Press reporter Lindsay Whitehurst contributed to this report from Salt Lake City. Sean Murphy, The Associated Press
Doomsday clock panel welcomes Biden win but keeps hands at '100 seconds to midnight'The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ measure of the world’s vulnerability to catastrophe, remains at 100 seconds to minute The Doomsday Clock reads 100 seconds to midnight, indicating the planet remains dangerously close to nuclear and climate change catastrophe. Photograph: Eva Hambach/AFP via Getty Images
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