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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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'We have to do right by people': New law updates compensation for the wrongfully convicted
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma holds the distinction of being responsible for the longest wrongful conviction incarceration in U.S. history; Glynn Simmons spent almost 50 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit. KFOR has have been reporting on Simmons' case for more than 20 years. In 2023, when he was finally released from prison, the state of Oklahoma allowed for $175,000 for victims of wrongful incarceration. For Simmons, that was less than $10 a day for the time he served behind bars for a crime he didn't do. This week, a bill to provide more compensation for Oklahomans who were served long sentences after wrongful incarceration became law. Phuong Cao fled communist Vietnam to build a better life for his family in America. They came to Oklahoma City for a fresh start in the early 1980s. Cao and his wife, worked multiple jobs to support their five children. In 1991, he was falsely accused and wrongfully convicted. His second oldest daughter, Trang Green, was in the first grade when her father disappeared. 'My mom didn't say anything,' Green remembered. 'She just cried and cried and days went by and like, dad's not home. Something happened to dad, but mom was not saying anything. Then finally my mom took us to a big red building downtown behind a glass window with my dad in a in a jumpsuit. And we're like, what's going like, what's going on?' Cao spent almost ten years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. 'It's bittersweet' exonerated man responds to $7.15M civil rights settlement After his release in 2001, his family fought to prove his innocence, and they did. Cao's accuser recanted her allegation. It was a lie. 'Not only did he suffer, but we all suffered. I don't think a lot of people realize,' Green said. 'And because he was an immigrant, he had a check in with ICE every year, and he was on the deportation list still for something he didn't do. He couldn't even go bury his own father (in Vietnam) while he was fighting for his right to exonerate himself.' Cao is one of 44 oklahomans found to be wrongfully convicted. About half have sought compensation, capped at $175,000. 'Nobody would take $175,000 for ten years of your children's life. Nobody would take that,' said Green. She reached out to her her State Representative, Cyndi Munson (D-Oklahoma City), to talk about a solution for family's like hers. According to an interim study Munson requested years ago, all of the neighboring states around Oklahoma provide compensation tied to the number of years served. 'What's going on in states around Oklahoma? Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Colorado, all do it better,' Munson said. And so, she wrote bill to update Oklahoma's wrongful conviction compensation, which hasn't changed in 20 years. $12.59 billion Oklahoma budget bill heads to governor's desk 'We want to provide compensation that has some dignity because we've taken all of your life opportunities away and taking you away from your family and your community, and we're going to make that right,' she said. Munson's bill, HB 2235, has bipartisan authors and support and provides $50,000 a year for every year of wrongful incarceration, an additional $50,000 a year for time on death row and $25,000 a year for years on parole. Offenders who previously pleaded guilty to a crime, but are later found to be innocent, remain eligible for compensation. 'So it's a huge win for criminal justice reform for Oklahomans and quite frankly, for justice in Oklahoma,' she said. 'This is what Oklahomans are looking for; solve problems of everyday people and find ways to work together, even if you are on different sides of the aisle.' Phuong Cao actually never filed for compensation. The law is not retroactive. For him, it's too late. Almost four decades after he was wrongly accused, after exoneration and naturalization, Cao was finally able to obtain an American passport and travel to Vietnam to see the family he left behind. 'We're talking almost 40 years that he hasn't hugged his mother, and he finally got to do it like three summers ago. It was a tearful, new chapter in this family 40 year long nightmare. Governor Kevin Stitt line-item vetoed two portions of this measure: a mechanism to pay for college tuition and health insurance for the wrongfully convicted. Munson vows to continue to work on those efforts next session. The new law goes into effect July 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
"Max Freedom, Max Sound": Hollyland Launches LARK MAX 2, a Revolutionary Wireless Microphone System Redefining Professional Recording Standards Français
SHENZHEN, China, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- Hollyland launches the LARK MAX 2, a groundbreaking 32-bit full-chain wireless microphone system engineered to set a new standard in professional sound capture. Integrating five first-launched revolutionary innovations, including low-latency wireless monitoring, pioneering 32-bit float recording, AI-driven noise cancellation, Hover-clip design and excimer Nano-coating, the LARK MAX 2 aims to meet the evolving needs of professional content production across dynamic environments. Industry-Leading Innovations in Audio Technology At the forefront of the LARK MAX 2's advanced features is the low-latency wireless audio monitoring capability, utilizing 2.4GHz frequency hopping anti-interference technology. This ensures stable and crystal-clear audio with rich dynamics, achieving an ultra-low latency of just 20ms (TX to RX). Additionally, the LARK MAX 2 boasts broadcast-grade lossless audio quality with built-in 32bit float recording and full-link processing, offering an impressive recording duration of up to 14 hours. The integration of AI noise reduction technology effectively eliminates unwanted sounds such as wind noise, traffic, and room reverb with a distortion level of less than 1%. This process involves collecting a diverse range of noise sources, which are then analyzed by AI algorithms to identify. The noise reduction depth is finely adjustable, allowing for levels of up to 25dB without the need for post-processing. For seamless integration into production workflows, the LARK MAX 2 features a built-in frame-level timecode system that synchronizes video and audio recordings through both 3.5mm and UAC outputs. This ensures perfect alignment between camera footage and internal audio, saving valuable time during post-production. Furthermore, the innovative 4 Transmitters & 1 Receiver allows for simultaneous usage by multiple users, catering to various scenarios such as group interviews or live broadcasts. With an impressive battery life of up to 36 hours and a 1115ft operational range, the LARK MAX 2 ensures uninterrupted quality audio capture. Lightweight Design for Enhanced Usability and Comfort Except for its technological advancements, the LARK MAX 2 is also designed with user comfort and convenience in mind. Made from excimer nano-coated skin-friendly material, it minimizes discomfort during long use, perfect for extended shoots. Its hover-clip mechanism allows for easy clothing attachment while maintaining a discreet profile and stability. The backclip design conceals the device for a professional look during recordings. Additionally, the one-button gain dynamic adjustment simplifies audio setup, automatically adapting output gain based on volume for a smoother recording experience. "The LARK MAX 2 addresses the challenges faced by professional creators working in acoustically complex environments, where gear limitations and signal degradation often compromise the final output," says Mr Cao, Director of Product Development at Hollyland. "By integrating full-chain lossless capture, intelligent noise filtering, and advanced monitoring into a compact, scalable design, this product marks a significant step forward in creative audio technology. It is not merely a tool, but an enabler of creative freedom." Availability and Pricing The LARK MAX 2 is available starting May 27, 2025, through authorized distributors and the Hollyland Amazon store. LARK MAX 2 Combo $249 LARK MAX 2 Ultimate Combo $279 LARK MAX 2 LARK MAX 2 Combo 4-Person Version $319 For detailed product information, please visit here ABOUT HOLLYLAND TECHNOLOGY Shenzhen Hollyland Technology Co., Ltd. ('Hollyland' or 'Hollyland Technology') empowers global customers with professional solutions that are expressly designed for wireless data, audio, and video transmission and wireless intercom solutions since 2013. Key products include Solidcom C1, Mars 400s Pro, Mars 4K, Mars M1, Cosmo C1, and Lark M1. For more information, please visit Hollyland Instagram, Hollyland Facebook, and Hollyland YouTube.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
"Max Freedom, Max Sound": Hollyland Launches LARK MAX 2, a Revolutionary Wireless Microphone System Redefining Professional Recording Standards
SHENZHEN, China, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- Hollyland launches the LARK MAX 2, a groundbreaking 32-bit full-chain wireless microphone system engineered to set a new standard in professional sound capture. Integrating five first-launched revolutionary innovations, including low-latency wireless monitoring, pioneering 32-bit float recording, AI-driven noise cancellation, Hover-clip design and excimer Nano-coating, the LARK MAX 2 aims to meet the evolving needs of professional content production across dynamic environments. Industry-Leading Innovations in Audio Technology At the forefront of the LARK MAX 2's advanced features is the low-latency wireless audio monitoring capability, utilizing 2.4GHz frequency hopping anti-interference technology. This ensures stable and crystal-clear audio with rich dynamics, achieving an ultra-low latency of just 20ms (TX to RX). Additionally, the LARK MAX 2 boasts broadcast-grade lossless audio quality with built-in 32bit float recording and full-link processing, offering an impressive recording duration of up to 14 hours. The integration of AI noise reduction technology effectively eliminates unwanted sounds such as wind noise, traffic, and room reverb with a distortion level of less than 1%. This process involves collecting a diverse range of noise sources, which are then analyzed by AI algorithms to identify. The noise reduction depth is finely adjustable, allowing for levels of up to 25dB without the need for post-processing. For seamless integration into production workflows, the LARK MAX 2 features a built-in frame-level timecode system that synchronizes video and audio recordings through both 3.5mm and UAC outputs. This ensures perfect alignment between camera footage and internal audio, saving valuable time during post-production. Furthermore, the innovative 4 Transmitters & 1 Receiver allows for simultaneous usage by multiple users, catering to various scenarios such as group interviews or live broadcasts. With an impressive battery life of up to 36 hours and a 1115ft operational range, the LARK MAX 2 ensures uninterrupted quality audio capture. Lightweight Design for Enhanced Usability and Comfort Except for its technological advancements, the LARK MAX 2 is also designed with user comfort and convenience in mind. Made from excimer nano-coated skin-friendly material, it minimizes discomfort during long use, perfect for extended shoots. Its hover-clip mechanism allows for easy clothing attachment while maintaining a discreet profile and stability. The backclip design conceals the device for a professional look during recordings. Additionally, the one-button gain dynamic adjustment simplifies audio setup, automatically adapting output gain based on volume for a smoother recording experience. "The LARK MAX 2 addresses the challenges faced by professional creators working in acoustically complex environments, where gear limitations and signal degradation often compromise the final output," says Mr Cao, Director of Product Development at Hollyland. "By integrating full-chain lossless capture, intelligent noise filtering, and advanced monitoring into a compact, scalable design, this product marks a significant step forward in creative audio technology. It is not merely a tool, but an enabler of creative freedom." Availability and Pricing The LARK MAX 2 is available starting May 27, 2025, through authorized distributors and the Hollyland Amazon store. LARK MAX 2 Combo $249 LARK MAX 2 Ultimate Combo $279 LARK MAX 2 LARK MAX 2 Combo 4-Person Version $319 For detailed product information, please visit here ABOUT HOLLYLAND TECHNOLOGY Shenzhen Hollyland Technology Co., Ltd. ('Hollyland' or 'Hollyland Technology') empowers global customers with professional solutions that are expressly designed for wireless data, audio, and video transmission and wireless intercom solutions since 2013. Key products include Solidcom C1, Mars 400s Pro, Mars 4K, Mars M1, Cosmo C1, and Lark M1. For more information, please visit Hollyland Instagram, Hollyland Facebook, and Hollyland YouTube. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hollyland View original content to download multimedia:
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 7th Smart Sensor Industry Development Conference opens in Bengbu
BENGBU, China, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 24, the 7th Smart Sensor Industry Development Conference kicked off in Bengbu, Anhui Province and attracted over 700 experts and enterprise representatives. The event has been held in Bengbu for six consecutive sessions since 2017, emerging as a key platform to boost the innovative development of the city's smart sensor sector and its leapfrog transformation from a technology chaser to an industry leader. In recent years, Bengbu has concentrated efforts on building China Sensor Valley through collaborative innovation involving government, industry, academia, research, finance, application, and service. It has gathered more than 200 enterprises engaged in the smart sensor sector, including 69 high-tech companies and 40 provincial-level "little giant" SMEs (that specialize in niche sector, command a high market share, and have strong innovative capacity and core technologies). The city is also home to the only enterprise in Anhui Province that has both integrated circuit and MEMS wafer production lines, which is rare even nationwide. Themed "Chip Convergence in Jianghuai, Smart Sensing for the World", this session of the conference focused on cutting-edge fields such as automotive, medical, and robotics. At its opening ceremony, the 2025 Report on China MEMS Industry Development and Top 10 High-Quality Sensor Industrial Parks was released, in which Bengbu Economic Development Zone is included. Enterprises showcased innovative achievements including ultra-low noise bio-signal acquisition chips and multi-channel EEG acquisition systems, and announced the successful trial production of the first batch of products from 8-inch MEMS wafer production line. Scheduled to achieve a monthly capacity of 30,000 wafers, with 10,000 wafers attainable by the end of this year, this production line will become a core force in China's micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) industry. During the event, 3 innovation platforms including the Yangtze River Delta (Bengbu) Industry-Education Integration Collaborative Center and the Automotive Intelligent Sensing Special Committee were inaugurated, housing settlement allowances were granted to 5 high-level talents, and agreements on 20 key projects were signed, which injected new momentum into the development of this industry. Source: 7th Smart Sensor Industry Development Conference CONTACT: Contact person: Ms. Cao, Tel: 86-10-63074558Error 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
RTHK
26-05-2025
- Health
- RTHK
National Health Commission has high hopes in HK
National Health Commission has high hopes in HK Cao Xuetao hopes Hong Kong will actively participate in global health governance and deepen pragmatic cooperation in professional fields with the mainland. Photo: RTHK The vice minister of the National Health Commission said on Monday he has full confidence and high hopes in the development of Hong Kong's healthcare industry. Cao Xuetao made the remarks at the opening of the Hospital Authority Convention 2025 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. He expressed the hope that the SAR will actively participate in global health governance. "Amid accelerating global changes not seen in a century, individual countries are keen on unilateralism, posing major challenges to global health cooperation and governance," he said. "The Chinese government firmly supports multilateralism and will keep stepping up its involvement in global health. "The National Health Commission is willing to continue supporting Hong Kong's medical groups and individuals to participate in the nation's medical missions in supporting foreign places and the construction of the Health Silk Road." He also hopes that Hong Kong will deepen pragmatic cooperation in professional fields with the mainland. Cao added the National Health Commission will continue to actively support the SAR government in its administration and in-depth participation in the construction of a healthy nation and Bay Area.
