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Police in Ferguson, Missouri, on Tuesday released body camera and surveillance footage of a man lunging at an officer, knocking the officer to the ground and striking him in the head, causing serious injuries.The incident occurred Friday night during demonstrations marking the 10th anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown, one of the nationally prominent incidents that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement.Police Chief Troy Doyle said at a press conference on Tuesday that the video shows suspect Elijah Gant, 28, of East St. Louis, Illinois, charging toward Officer Travis Brown, who was attempting to arrest protesters who had torn…

Authorities in North Carolina are searching for an inmate convicted of killing a 1-year-old girl who escaped while being transferred to a medical facility in Hillsboro, North Carolina, on Tuesday.Ramone Alston, 30, was convicted of killing 1-year-old Mariah Williams in a drive-by shooting that fatally wounded a bystander in Chapel Hill on Christmas Day 2015. The defense argued that Alston was present at the scene but did not kill the girl. Two other men were arrested, but only one has been charged.Authorities say the girl was playing outside an apartment when the gunfire erupted. According to the North Carolina Department…

Denver-based luxury vacation travel company Inspirato said Tuesday it will cut 15% of its workforce and receive a $10 million capital infusion from a Bay Area private equity firm to turn things around.One Planet Group LLC, founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Payam Zamani, has agreed to invest $10 million in exchange for 2.9 million common shares and an equal number of warrants.Zamani will take over as CEO from Eric Gross and become chairman, succeeding Brad Handler, a role he has held since founding the company with his brother, Brent, in 2010. Zamani plans to appoint three new directors to…

Story LinkMALIBU, Calif. — Tickets are now on sale for all home games played by the Pepperdine University women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s water polo teams. Single-game tickets for fall home events are $13 for adults, $8 for seniors (65 and older) and $8 for children (ages 2-12) and students with valid identification. All Pepperdine University faculty, staff and students are admitted free with a valid Campus ID (CWID) card. Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.pepperdine waves.com. If you would like to purchase group tickets (15 or more), please fill out this form or contact us at…

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Students in Rockbridge County now have better access to health care at school. The district has offered dental services for years, but says adding care for both physical and mental health will ease the burden on both students and families. “We have fewer and fewer doctors and medical professionals in our area who can help kids with these issues, so any opportunity to be able to provide these services in-house, especially during school hours, is a win-win for everyone,” said Rockbridge County Schools Superintendent Philip Thompson. From health screenings to individual and small group counseling, students…

The warm summer temperatures are set to stick around for at least a little while longer, so for all you New Englanders, now’s the time to get in on the action if you haven’t already. Massachusetts has the luxury vacation spot of your dreams on Airbnb. This Airbnb is also the most expensive Airbnb in Massachusetts.There’s more to this sprawling estate than photos can do justice: this Airbnb sits on 60 acres of oceanfront property and comes with a private beach. It’s located on the south shore of Martha’s Vineyard, and it’s hard to imagine a more stunning location in…

LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – Back-to-school shopping is traditionally a big deal, but many Americans are finding themselves spending more than they have in the past.Their mother, Montserrat Pla, noticed that this year their expenses were higher than usual. “What you can do is look at what you have and see what you can reuse, which is what we did. Another thing is to look for deals on school supplies and, first and foremost, save throughout the year so that you have enough money left when it comes time to shop,” Pla said.She’s not alone: ​​Laredo resident Juana Alvarez has also…

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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 13, 2024 (BUSINESS WIRE) — StanCorp Financial Group (The Standard) and Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced a definitive agreement under which The Standard will acquire Allstate’s employer voluntary benefits business for approximately $2 billion and enter into a product distribution partnership. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.Standard and Allstate are leading providers of workplace benefits with deep benefits administration expertise and a shared commitment to customer service. A leader in group life, disability and fringe benefits, Standard was founded in 1906…