Hopewell and Latrobe played a very close game with a lot of hitting running and good play all around. Latrobe got out with a 2 run lead in the first inning after a hit batter and a long fly ball to the fence put runners on second and third, and a single scored both base runners. The Vikings got out of trouble in the bottom of the first when a Latrobe batter hit a hard line drive to the shortstop who doubled them up with a quick toss. Hopewell’s Landen fox started things off for the Vikings with a long hit to the fence for a long single to put runners at first and third with nobody out, then they got a base on balls to load them up then the next batter is hit by a pitch to bring in a run, they then hit a line drive into left field to tie it up 2-2 and then they hit a sacrifice   fly ball to bring in another run to get the lead 3-2.The  pirate parrot was on hand for the game and also handed out the medals. Hopewell scored another run at the top of the fourth to take a 4-2 lead and  had a base runner thrown out at the plate from left field by a perfect throw in the top of the fifth  to give Latrobe a lift. With one out in the bottom of the fifth Latrobe hit a triple, and a sacrifice fly cut the lead to one. Both teams were scoreless in the 6th and Hopewell was scoreless in the top of the 7th Latrobe Latrobe put down a nice bunt and then stole second, with a man on 2nd base and one out fox went to second with a pickoff and they had the base runner in a rundown and got him, with 2 outs nobody on they get the K and win the class 4 WPIAL championship by a very close 4-3 victory.

FILE – President Joe Biden meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., to discuss the debt limit in the Oval Office of the White House, May 22, 2023, in Washington. The White House and congressional leaders are working to ensure passage in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a U.S. default. The full House is expected to vote Wednesday. Officials say the U.S. risks default June 5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out. The 99-page bill produced from their agreement Sunday would avoid a federal default while limiting government spending. But the two leaders still have to persuade Congress to pass the bill. Both sides can point to some victories in the package. It includes provisions to fund medical care for veterans, change work requirements for some recipients of government aid and streamline environmental reviews for energy projects. But some conservatives are concerned that the compromise doesn’t cut future deficits enough. And Democrats have been worried about proposed changes to work requirements in programs such as food stamps.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The mayor of Davenport, Iowa, says five people remain unaccounted for including two people who could still be in the wreckage of a partly collapsed apartment building. Mayor Mike Matson and the police chief confirmed the numbers at a news conference on Tuesday. The announcement followed criticism that the city is moving too quickly toward demolishing the building. A woman was rescued Monday after authorities initially said no known people were left inside. No fatalities have been reported in the Sunday evening collapse. There’s now a gaping hole in what was once the historic Davenport Hotel, where many residents had complained of unmet maintenance needs.

FILE – Jayde Newton helps to set up cardboard gravestones with the names of victims of opioid abuse outside the courthouse where the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy is taking place in White Plains, N.Y., on Aug. 9, 2021. A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Tuesday, May 30 overturned a lower court’s 2021 ruling that found bankruptcy courts did not have the authority to protect members of the Sackler family who own the company and who have not filed for bankruptcy protection from lawsuits. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

A federal court ruling has cleared the way for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids. A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Tuesday overturned a lower court’s 2021 ruling that found bankruptcy courts did not have the authority to protect members of the Sackler family who own the company and who have not filed for bankruptcy protection from lawsuits. The concept is at the heart of Purdue’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits in a deal that would include $5.5 billion to $6 billion from Sackler family members.

People walk past the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting in mixed trading after Washington struck a tentative deal to avoid a potentially disastrous default on its debt. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in Tuesday midday trading, remaining near its highest level in nine months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down slightly, while building excitement about artificial intelligence helped the Nasdaq composite to lead the market with a 0.5% gain. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are working to win votes for a deal reached over the weekend to allow the U.S. government to borrow more money.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Police are searching for three gunmen who they believe opened fire along a crowded Florida beach promenade, wounding nine. Hollywood police say the three ran from the scene during Monday night’s chaos along the city’s popular beachfront. Two people who were involved in the altercation that led to the shooting have been arrested on firearms charges. Police say five handguns have been recovered, including two that were stolen. Police and witnesses say the shooting began after two groups started fighting. Some in the groups drew weapons and fired, with some of the shots hitting bystanders. There was already a heavy police presence because of the crowds. Hollywood is between Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

A sign outside a Target store is seen Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new ways to mobilize against threats to their long fight for equality. This comes after Target announced last week that it removed some products and relocated its Pride displays to the back of certain stores in the South after protestors confronted workers in stores. Activists have said new campaigns are needed to convince corporate leaders not to cave to anti-LGBTQ+ groups. Target is the latest company to face backlash over its support for the community. Nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures around the country this year and at least 18 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The suspect in a 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre is going on trial before a jury that could decide whether he will face the death penalty in the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack. The federal trial of Robert Bowers comes four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers from three congregations meeting at the Tree of Life synagogue. Bowers could face the death penalty if he is convicted of some of the 63 counts he faces. These include 11 counts each of hate crimes resulting in death. The trial follows a month-long jury selection process. Twelve jurors and six alternates will hear the case.

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Administration Neil Weaver announced the appointment of Norman Bristol Colón as the Commonwealth Chief Diversity Officer to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across Commonwealth agencies. Bristol Colón is currently the chief diversity officer for the Department of Community and Economic Development and is the chair and founder of the Pennsylvania Latino Convention (PALC).

 

“No matter what you look like, where you come from, who you love, or who you pray to, you have a place here in Pennsylvania, and I am building an Administration that represents the entire Commonwealth and brings Pennsylvanians together,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Norman Bristol Colón has years of experience working to advance equity and inclusion in government, and together, we will work to make sure no community in our Commonwealth is left behind as we continue bringing people together to deliver real results for Pennsylvania.”

 

“As both a government leader and community advocate, I am confident Norman is the right choice to lead diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Commonwealth,” said Secretary Weaver. “Norman’s working knowledge of Commonwealth operations and our workforce, combined with a proven history of working collaboratively across departments, have prepared him to succeed in this new role in the Shapiro Administration.”

 

The Commonwealth chief diversity officer (CDO) will partner with senior leaders and employees across the Commonwealth to continue to build a capable, accessible, and diverse Administration that represents all Pennsylvanians. The CDO will develop recruitment, performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement strategies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Commonwealth’s workforce and work with department staff to incorporate these priorities into their programs, policies, and decision making. The CDO will also collaborate with state agencies and the Governor’s commissions to develop relationships with key partners and advance opportunity for small diverse businesses.

 

A growing body of research links diversity, equity, and inclusion to organizational success. Companies with diverse leadership teams tend to be more profitable than their competitors, and diverse teams within organizations make better decisions than individuals. Additionally, employees are more likely to stay with, or accept a job offer from, organizations they perceive as inclusive.

 

“It is truly an honor to serve the Shapiro Administration in such a transcendental role as we collectively work to transform our state government into a world-class place to work, serve, and formulate innovative policy, initiatives, and programs,” said Norman Bristol Colón, chief diversity officer. “Pennsylvania is more diverse than ever before. In moving forward to a shared prosperity, embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values is fundamental to our Commonwealth’s future. The vision of the Governor is for a Commonwealth where everyone is respected and valued. I am looking forward to working with members of the cabinet, fellow state employees, partners, and stakeholders in translating that vision into a government that truly represents its people.”