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The NFL issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union on Thursday following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted. Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood. Burglars have entered through side doors, via balconies, or second-floor windows. They’ve targeted homes in secluded areas and focus on master bedrooms and closet areas. Players were warned to avoid updating any social media with check-ins or daily activities until the end of the day. Posting expensive items on social media is discouraged. The homes of Mahomes and Kelce were broken into within days of each other last month, law enforcement reports show. The break-ins happened just before and the day of Kansas City’s 26-13 home victory over the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7, where Kelce’s superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift watched from the stands. No injuries were reported in either case.A trip to a driving range Sunday turned "surreal" for two Missouri men who are good friends and brothers-in-law. Clayton Poindexter of Affton and Mark Amoroso of St. Louis were headed to the Jefferson Barracks Golf Tee in Columbia, Illinois, when they pulled off into a parking lot of a nearby soccer field complex because they realized Poindexter had forgotten his golf clubs. That's when they saw an airplane flying erratically. "We saw the plane kind of wobble off in the distance," Amoroso said. It then crashed upside down into a farm field and started to burn. Poindexter and Amoroso said in interviews with the Belleville News-Democrat that they ran through farmland to reach the burning plane. After some struggling, they were able to pull the critically injured pilot out of the burning plane and extinguish the flames burning the bluejeans on the 71-year-old Waterloo man. "It was pretty surreal," Amoroso said about what happened. "It kind of, in some ways, doesn't feel real." Columbia Police Chief Jason Donjon said Thursday the pilot's condition was improving while he's being treated at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur. The man's identity hasn't been released. An initial news release from local officials about the crash Sunday didn't name Amoroso and Poindexer but described them as Good Samaritans. Donjon and Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing later released a joint statement praising the "heroic actions" of the friends as well as the first officer on the scene, Columbia Police Sgt. Zack Hopkins, and Sarah Courtney, the Columbia dispatcher who handled the 9-1-1 call from Amoroso. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash. A Monroe County Sheriff's Department news release indicated a preliminary investigation showed the pilot had been performing maintenance on the plane before taking off from Sackman Field off Bluff Road near the crash site. "Shortly after taking off, smoke reportedly began filling the cockpit, originating from the engine area," the news release stated. "The pilot attempted to return to the airfield but crashed into the field." Rescuers give eyewitness account Poindexter, 35, and Amoroso, 33, said they couldn't see flames coming from the single-engine plane when it was in the air. But they realized something was wrong as they sat in Poindexter's car in the soccer field parking lot near the intersection of DD Road and Bluff Road on the west side of Columbia. "We saw it come and it was kind of like teetering back and forth," said Poindexter, an electrician.. The 2007 Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS was going down gradually but then went sharply upward and became inverted before crashing in the field on top of the cockpit. Amoroso and Poindexter watched as the plane hit the ground, perhaps a third or half of a mile from where they stood in the parking lot. Initially, they thought it might have been a large model airplane or remote controlled drone. "As I was running towards it, you know, and it's getting closer, I was like, 'That is a real plane,'" Poindexter said. "I kind of took off in a dead sprint. That's when I heard (the pilot) yelling for help." The pilot, the only occupant of the plane, was unable to escape the wreckage. "He told me, 'Please get me out, please get me out,'" Poindexter said. "That's when I really started kicking into gear, going through my mind how I could get him out?" The pilot's arms were out of the cockpit and the cockpit window was shattered. But Poindexter said he was unable to pull the man out "So then I tried kicking out some of the metal paneling of the plane itself but then I realized that wasn't going to work so I was going through all the options in my head.," he said. He tried to lift up one of the plane's wings, but encountered flames and smoke. By then, Amoroso had arrived and was able to lift up the tail fin of the plane as Poindexter lifted the wing opposite the side of his first attempt. The maneuver opened an additional 2 feet of space needed for him to be able to pull the pilot free. Flames spreading With all of the effort expended to get the pilot free from the wreckage, the rescuers didn't realize how intense the fire had become. "His legs were basically engulfed in flames," Poindexter said as they moved the pilot away from the burning plane. "I took off my hoodie and I just started like patting his legs as fast as I could trying to put out the flames." But the hoodie caught on fire. Poindexter said tried without success rolling the pilot on the ground in douse the flames. They were finally able to free the man of his burning jeans by pulling them off. Police officer arrives Poindexter got away with some superficial cuts and burns, but both he and Amoroso said they were hyped on adrenaline by the time Hopkins arrived. They said they were relieved when the officer took control of the scene. He gave directions to dispatch and helped settle everyone, Poindexter said. "He was very calm, cool, collected," he said. "He was kind of coaching everyone. It was really awesome to see." Amoroso, who works in information technology, called Hopkins "extremely professional." The crash occurred in unincorporated Monroe County, just outside Columbia's city limits. Hopkins was able to respond within 32 seconds of being dispatched. "Sergeant Hopkins provided comfort and reassurance to the injured pilot while offering support to the two Good Samaritans until additional help arrived," the statement from the police chief and sheriff said. Courtney, the police dispatcher who took the 9-1-1 call for the plane crash, was lauded for "efficiently dispatching all first responders." "Her calm demeanor and professionalism were instrumental in facilitating the lifesaving efforts of everyone involved," the statement said. The pilot was airlifted from the scene by a helicopter. "The actions of Clayton, Mark, Sergeant Hopkins and Dispatcher Courtney exemplify true heroism and dedication to serving others," Rohlfing and Donjon said. "Their teamwork and bravery remind us of the strength and compassion that exist within our communities."
NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) between December 1, 2022 and November 6, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 27, 2025. SO WHAT: If you purchased Dentsply common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Dentsply class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31762 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 27, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Dentsply targeted low-income people who did not have access to good oral hygiene education, a dentist, or dental insurance, which often meant patients signing up for Byte, a direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) aligner solution, had underlying dental issues that would have made them ineligible for treatment; (2) the push for Byte growth and sales commissions caused sales employees to sell to contraindicated patients; (3) as a result of the above, the Byte patient onboarding workflow did not provide adequate assurance that contraindicated patients did not enter treatment; (4) before and during the Class Period, reports of Byte patient injuries were pouring in; (5) Dentsply knew that its Byte aligners were causing severe patient injuries for years but did little to investigate those injuries or notify the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”); (6) Dentsply had no systems in place to notify the FDA of these injuries, which Dentsply is required to do within 30 days of learning of a problem; (7) the FDA had received a sharp uptick in reports of serious injuries from Byte patients; (8) as a result of the above, Dentsply materially overstated the goodwill value of Byte; and (9) as a result of the above, defendants’ positive statements about Dentsply’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Dentsply class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31762 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ______________________ Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping season with a free software update that includes a feature that enables users to create customized emojis within a matter of seconds. The Wednesday release of the iPhone's upgraded operating system, iOS 18.2, extends Apple's expansion into AI months after rivals such as Samsung and Google began implanting the revolutionary technology on their devices. The update builds upon another one that came out in late October to usher in the AI era for Apple and the iPhone, as well as for the iPad and Mac. The latest round of AI tricks includes “Genmojis,” Apple's description for emojis that iPhone users will be able to ask the technology to create and then share. Apple says it is placing some limits its AI's emoji artistry to prevent the distribution of violent or hateful imagery. Other features include an “Image Playground” for a variety of AI-styled illustrations, writing tools and options for summarizing emails. The technology won’t work on iPhones that Apple made before 2023 because it requires a special processor that isn’t in older models. The AI will work on the iPhone 16 line-up that came out in September and the premium iPhone 15 models released last year. That exclusivity is expected to propel a cycle of iPhone upgrades during the current holiday shopping season into next year, driving up Apple's profit even higher from the $94 billion that the Cupertino, California, company pocketed in its last fiscal year ending in September. That expectation is the main reason Apple's stock price has climbed by about 30% so far this year to push the company's market value closer to the $4 trillion threshold for the first time. Apple is broadening the AI suite's appeal by including English versions tailored for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. that are included in the latest software update. Although the iPhone's AI is similar to many of the features that have already been available from other companies, Apple is taking a slightly different approach to the technology in an effort to stand out from the rest of pack. It is emphasizing its ongoing commitment to protecting iPhone users' privacy by processing most of its AI on the device itself or corralling it in a secured data center. Users seeking more AI wizardry than the device or the special data center can handle will have the option to reach out to the popular ChatGPT technology made by OpenAI, which has forged a partnership with Apple.None