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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kodiak fishermen sentenced over illegal transport of Alaskan crab to Washington
This story was originally published on A Kodiak fisherman has been sentenced to one year in jail for illegally shipping thousands of pounds of tanner crab infected with parasites from Alaska to Washington. Corey Potter, 64, owned and operated two crab catcher vessels and caught tanner crab and golden king crab in Southeast Alaskan waters during February and March of 2024, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska. The co-defendants, Kyle Potter, 30, and Justin Welch, 34, followed directions from Corey Potter and transported the harvested crab to Seattle, intending to sell the crabs at a higher price than would be received in Alaska, according to the news release. One of the vessels had more than 4,200 pounds of live tanner crab aboard, and the other vessel had more than 2,900 pounds of live golden king crab. 'A portion of the Tanner crab was infected with Bitter Crab Syndrome (BCS), a parasitic disease that is fatal to crustaceans,' the release stated. 'Roughly 42% of the king crab died and was unmarketable. Since the other vessel had BCS contaminated crabs, the entire catch of Tanner crab was transferred to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to dispose of in a landfill.' Law enforcement served a search warrant on Welch and his fishing vessel in March 2024, which prompted Welch to inform Corey Potter and Kyle Potter of the search, and both deleted text messages detailing their plans to sell the crab for better prices in Seattle, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Corey Potter pled guilty to two counts of violating the Lacey Act on Feb. 7, 2025, according to the attorney's office. Corey was also ordered to a worldwide commercial fishing ban throughout the duration of his supervised release. Kyle Potter pled guilty and was sentenced on July 10, 2024, to five years' probation, including a five-year worldwide commercial fishing ban concurrent with probation, and a $20,000 fine, according to the release. Welch pled guilty and was sentenced on June 25, 2024, to three years' probation and a $10,000 fine. Michael J. Heyman, U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska, mentioned in the news release the importance of abiding by federal laws and factually reporting a harvest. 'Mr. Potter blatantly disregarded state and federal fishing laws and ignored the concerns of other fisherman when he directed his two captains to execute the illegal transport, resulting in the reckless loss of over 5,000 pounds of crab,' Heyman said.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Russian rouble strengthens slightly vs US dollar after Ukraine talks in Istanbul
MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, regaining some ground after a fall in the previous session caused by Ukraine's attack on Russian air bases and uncertainty over the outcome of talks in Istanbul. By 0815 GMT, the rouble was up 0.5% at 78.80 per U.S. dollar, LSEG data based on over-the-counter quotes showed. The rouble hit 76.90 to the dollar, its strongest since May 2023, on May 29. 'The Istanbul negotiations were neutral, which led to the recovery of the rouble's exchange rate,' BCS brokerage analysts said in a research note. The Russian and Ukrainian delegations met for barely an hour in Istanbul on Monday and agreed to exchange more prisoners of war and return the bodies of dead soldiers, but there was no breakthrough on a proposed ceasefire. Markets will be watching the central bank's board meeting on June 6 and many economists are expecting the regulator to keep its key interest rate on hold at 21% but soften its rhetoric and signal rate cuts later in the year. Russian rouble weakens vs US dollar ahead of Ukraine talks Such a signal may reverse the rouble's rally, with the Russian currency having gained 42% against the dollar since the start of the year. Most analysts agree that the rouble is overvalued and is likely to weaken in the coming months. 'In the medium term, foreign currency exchange rates are expected to be significantly higher than current levels, and right now a base for a reversal is simply being formed,' BCS analysts said. Against the Chinese yuan, the rouble was flat at 10.89 on the Moscow Stock Exchange. Russia's central bank uses yuan for foreign exchange interventions, and it is the most traded foreign currency in Russia.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa football legend among top 25 coaches of the 21st century
Iowa football legend among top 25 coaches of the 21st century As the 2025-26 college football season is just around the corner, The Athletic's Chris Vannini ranked the nation's top 25 head coaches of the 21st century, with Iowa's Kirk Ferentz making the list among the sport's elite names. According to Vannini's rankings, Ferentz was named as the No. 22 coach on the list. Vaninni shared that the Iowa legend's consistency is underrated amongst other coaches of his stature. Ferentz will pass Woody Hayes as the winningest coach in Big Ten history with two more victories. His consistency is underrated, reaching bowl eligibility in 23 of the last 24 seasons with five top-10 finishes. The Hawkeyes have had five Top 25 finishes in the last seven seasons but no top-10 finishes since 2015. - Chris Vaninni, The Athletic. Regarding the accomplishments that allowed the Hawkeyes' head coach to reside in the No. 22 slot, Vaninni listed Ferentz's two Big Ten championships, five top-10 finishes, three BCS and New Year's Six bowl appearances and eight double-digit-win seasons as evidence to support his ranking. Ferentz took over the head coaching duties in Iowa City in the 1999 season following the illustrious career of College Football Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry, who retired after a 143-89-6 record over 20 years with the Hawkeyes. Despite struggles in the early years of Ferentz's tenure at Iowa, the Hawkeyes' program eventually found even ground and has now evolved into a well-respected program that has continuously developed NFL-ready talent year after year. Ferentz's recent success with the Hawkeyes also places Iowa in an elite group of programs that have recorded at least eight wins in each of the last 10 seasons, joining Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, and Ohio State. Concerning how other Big Ten coaches fared in the rankings, 10 of the top 25 names listed either currently coach or were formerly involved with a program in the now-18-member Big Ten conference. That lists includes, former Oregon and UCLA coach Chip Kelly at No. 24, former Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio at No. 21, current USC coach Lincoln Riley at No. 20, current Penn State coach James Franklin at No. 15, current Ohio State coach Ryan Day at No. 11, former Washington head coach Chris Petersen at No. 10, former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh at No. 8, former Ohio State coaches Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer listed at No. 7 and No. 2 respectfully, with former USC coach Pete Carroll between the two Buckeyes at No. 3. Due to the recent criteria alteration for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, former Texas Tech, Washington State, and Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach is eligible for a posthumous entry. Ferentz's 59.8% all-time win record would make him eligible for immediate consideration upon retirement. With Iowa preparing for its upcoming 2025-26 season over the summer, could a particularly successful season in Iowa City constitute a higher ranking for the Hawkeyes' winningest head coach among his peers? Fans can make that judgment once Iowa's season begins on Aug. 30, when the Hawkeyes host Albany from Kinnick Stadium at 5 p.m. CT on FS1. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft Secures Massive Copilot Deal, Barclays Bets Big on AI Surge
May 30 - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has struck a deal to supply Barclays (NYSE:BCS) with 100,000 licenses for its Copilot AI assistants. Under the deal, Barclays will implement Copilot across its workforce to streamline workflows, automate tasks and enhance decision-making. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with MSFT. The bank's move signals a shift toward AI-driven efficiency in banking services, with Copilot's capabilities potentially covering areas from customer service to risk analysis. Barclays follows a growing list of companies, Accenture (NYSE:ACN), Toyota (NYSE:TM), Volkswagen (VWAGY) and Siemens (SIEGY), all of which use Copilot for more than 100,000 employees combined. Microsoft has been promoting Copilot aggressively, offering customization through plugins and Graph connectors to fit different industry needs. The software giant also rolled out Copilot Studio, enabling clients to build bespoke AI assistants for tasks such as automated claims processing or manufacturing insights. The firm aims to make Copilot integral to corporate operations worldwide. At $30 per user per month, these agreements could yield tens of millions annually, with bulk discounts likely for major corporations. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BCS Financial Reaffirms Importance of Healthcare Solutions for Part-Time, Hourly Workers with New Brand Launch
BCS unveils CareBasic brand for its fixed indemnity insurance offerings, emphasizing the gaps in affordability for basic yet important care CHICAGO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance and financial services company BCS Financial today announces the launch of CareBasic, its new brand for limited benefit medical plans in the marketplace. The new name and logo reflect the basic, yet important benefits made accessible to part-time, hourly, and intermittent workforces through the product solution. For more than 20 years, BCS has offered limited benefit plans to fill a niche in the market for those not covered under traditional major medical insurance. Today, a competitive labor market and evolving workplace expectations have encouraged employers to rethink their benefit strategies, and increasing health care costs have widened gaps in the affordability of care. Under the CareBasic brand name, BCS will continue to offer flexible fixed indemnity and ancillary coverage options for part-time, hourly, seasonal, and intermittent workers. "While major medical remains the gold standard for health insurance in the United States, it is not an option for every person or situation," said Andrew Neslin, Head of Supplemental Health Solutions at BCS. "We recognize a gap in the marketplace for employers to offer needed benefits for part-time and variable-hour employees, and our goal is to enable access to coverage in an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand way." Available through employers, CareBasic Limited Benefit Medical plans include: Fixed indemnity insurance payments for things like physician office visits, hospital services, and surgical procedures Ancillary coverage options such as dental, vision, term life, and short-term disability No pre-existing condition limitations, no medical underwriting, and no deductibles Flexible enrollment and billing options, with no employer contribution required More information can be found at In addition to its CareBasic product line, BCS will continue offering supplemental health products through EssentialCare, which encompasses its group accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity products, as well as future supplemental product launches. BCS is wholly owned by all Blue Cross Blue Shield licensees and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and has more than 75 years of experience delivering a wide range of insurance and financial services. For more information about BCS and its supplemental health solutions, visit About BCS FinancialBCS Financial Corporation has more than 75 years of experience delivering a wide range of insurance and financial solutions for Blue Cross and Blue Shield organizations and commercial markets nationwide. Through its subsidiaries, BCS Insurance Company and 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, BCS is licensed in all 50 states and is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. BCS Financial is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Learn more at MEDIA CONTACTNathan PostPhone: 630.472.7860. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BCS Financial Sign in to access your portfolio
