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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Virginia will allow for some criminal records to be sealed next year
Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, virtually joins a discussion panel with criminal justice experts in Richmond on May 14, 2025 to discuss a forthcoming record-sealing law. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/ Virginia Mercury) Next summer, certain people with past convictions will be eligible to apply for their criminal records to be sealed — meaning long-past convictions won't show up on background checks. This can help people who have been formerly incarcerated and rehabilitated get a fresh start when applying for jobs, loans or apartments. The process stems from a 2021 law that underwent several years of workshopping before its delayed implementation. Starting next summer, people with some misdemeanor and felony convictions will be able to petition to have their records sealed. For felonies, people need to have had no new convictions for 10 years to be eligible, while people with misdemeanor convictions need to have no new convictions in seven years. People with Class 1 or 2 felony convictions, typically violent crimes, or charges that carry life sentences are not eligible. And petitioners must not have been convicted of a Class 3 or Class 4 felony within 20 years. For people with misdemeanors that might have been dismissed but still appear on records, expungement of records is a separate process they can seek out through their local circuit courts. While expungement has been a limited option for people in Virginia, record-sealing is new. The 2021 law's rollout has been slowed down to give circuit court clerks time to prepare for waves of people who would seek a sealing, determine how far back in court records would be permitted (prior to the 1980s, most courts weren't digitized), and compromise on the types of crimes that are eligible. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, virtually joined a panel of criminal justice experts Wednesday in Richmond to discuss the law's evolution and the journey for beneficiaries that lies ahead. 'It was important to get the system up and running and functioning,' Surovell said, noting that updates to Virginia's digital criminal record-keeping that can help streamline the process have been underway in recent years. And while he, Del. Rae Cousins, D-Richmond, and Suffolk Circuit Court Clerk Randy Carter suspect the law will need further tweaking, they celebrated the fact that it's come to fruition. With a start date of July 1, 2026, Surovell said dozens of constituents have already reached out to him to express excitement. Surovell said that one of those people had a larceny charge in his youth that has 'followed him around' for decades. Likewise, Cousins stressed her support for the law. 'It is laws like this that make it easier for people who have taken accountability who have also served their time, who have rehabilitated themselves to actually get out and have a second chance at life.' Lawyer George Townsend, who moderated the panel, said the law inspired him to found a firm called Clean Slate Virginia, specifically focused on record-sealing cases. He said he saw the law as a 'game changer' for helping people get their lives back on track and reduce recidivism. With a little more than a year before the law is effective, the panel acknowledged that public outreach about the new law will help let potential petitioners know they have this option. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Queen Mary of Denmark leaves her tiara behind as she masters Scandi-French style
When it comes to our perception of national sartorial identities, you couldn't find two more diametrically opposed than Scandinavia's cool minimalism and avant-garde silhouettes, and France's elegant refinement and adherence to timeless style rules. Yet despite this potential hurdle, Denmark's Queen Mary has delivered a masterclass in combining the two styles during her three-day state visit to Paris this week. On day one, the Australian-born Danish royal made an impression in a cream skirt suit by Christian Dior. Featuring the historic fashion house's signature 1947 Bar Suit silhouette, the jacket had a nipped-in waist and structured shoulders, while her skirt was cut to fall just above the ankle. Meanwhile, for her accessories, she opted for a black Jane Taylor headband, toe-cap monochrome Gianvito Rossi heels and a classic Mulberry handbag, while her earrings and brooch were from the Danish Pearl Poire Parure. So far, so Scandi-French. Meanwhile, for the gala dinner held at the Élysée Palace that evening, she teamed a floral maxi skirt by Danish designer Lasse Spangenberg with a chic high-neck blouse from Australian brand Clea, with earrings by Danish designer Ole Lynggaard as the finishing touch. Sadly for royal fashion fans, she eschewed a tiara for the occasion, instead sweeping her hair into a très chic bun – further indication of her cool approach to modern royal dressing. Queen Mary wasn't the only guest to choose the evening skirt and blouse formula: French culture minister Rachida Dati arrived for the event in a full black maxi skirt teamed with a crisp white shirt – proof that it's a combination which comes Parisienne-approved. Fashion insiders from Scandinavia are certainly impressed. 'Scandinavians and Parisians share a sharp eye for proportions – something that Queen Mary nails in both of these looks,' says Clare McInerney, the digital managing editor at Vogue Scandinavia. 'The ease of the monochrome ecru set would be right at home in Denmark or Sweden, while the silhouette and subtle details deliver a dose of Frenchness. The muted floral maxi skirt by Lasse Spangenberg sits right at the intersection of both styles, channelling the often-overlooked art of Scandinavian maximalism.' 'Her looks in Paris have been a stunning fusion of sleek, minimalist Scandinavian elegance and timeless Parisian chic,' agrees the anonymous writer behind the popular royal style Instagram account Royal Fashion Daily. 'By wearing iconic French brands like Dior alongside Danish designs, she not only honours her Danish heritage but also demonstrates a keen appreciation for international fashion. Her thoughtful selection of both new and repeat pieces reflects a polished approach to royal style that is both graceful and personal.' Queen Mary's expert styling in Paris might even raise her profile in the UK, where she is perhaps lesser known than in the Nordics, despite having a similar approach to dressing as our Princess of Wales. 'Queen Mary's fashion may fly under the radar in the UK, but it is undoubtedly one of the most refined and understated royal styles,' explains Royal Fashion Daily. 'Much of the media attention has been on Kate and Meghan, but now that we see them less frequently, royals like Queen Mary are beginning to receive the recognition they deserve. Many of my followers, who initially followed my page for Kate and Meghan, have discovered new fashion icons, including Queen Mary, known for her effortlessly chic, practical yet luxurious style. Her fashion choices highlight her commitment to showcasing both Danish and global designers, reinforcing her position as a style icon.' 'While royalty holds a different place in Scandinavian culture, Queen Mary is a beloved fashion figure here in her own right, much like the Princess of Wales,' adds McInerney. 'She is a vocal advocate for sustainability, regularly champions home-grown design talents like Soeren Le Schmidt and Ole Lynggaard, and she isn't afraid to rewear a great outfit.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Queen Mary of Denmark leaves her tiara behind as she masters Scandi-French style
When it comes to our perception of national sartorial identities, you couldn't find two more diametrically opposed than Scandinavia's cool minimalism and avant-garde silhouettes, and France's elegant refinement and adherence to timeless style rules. Yet despite this potential hurdle, Denmark's Queen Mary has delivered a masterclass in combining the two styles during her three-day state visit to Paris this week. On day one, the Australian-born Danish royal made an impression in a cream skirt suit by Christian Dior. Featuring the historic fashion house's signature 1947 Bar Suit silhouette, the jacket had a nipped-in waist and structured shoulders, while her skirt was cut to fall just above the ankle. Meanwhile, for her accessories, she opted for a black Jane Taylor headband, toe-cap monochrome Gianvito Rossi heels and a classic Mulberry handbag, while her earrings and brooch were from the Danish Pearl Poire Parure. So far, so Scandi-French. Meanwhile, for the gala dinner held at the Élysée Palace that evening, she teamed a floral maxi skirt by Danish designer Lasse Spangenberg with a chic high-neck blouse from Australian brand Clea, with earrings by Danish designer Ole Lynggaard as the finishing touch. Sadly for royal fashion fans, she eschewed a tiara for the occasion, instead sweeping her hair into a très chic bun – further indication of her cool approach to modern royal dressing. Queen Mary wasn't the only guest to choose the evening skirt and blouse formula: French culture minister Rachida Dati arrived for the event in a full black maxi skirt teamed with a crisp white shirt – proof that it's a combination which comes Parisienne-approved. Fashion insiders from Scandinavia are certainly impressed. 'Scandinavians and Parisians share a sharp eye for proportions – something that Queen Mary nails in both of these looks,' says Clare McInerney, the digital managing editor at Vogue Scandinavia. 'The ease of the monochrome ecru set would be right at home in Denmark or Sweden, while the silhouette and subtle details deliver a dose of Frenchness. The muted floral maxi skirt by Lasse Spangenberg sits right at the intersection of both styles, channelling the often-overlooked art of Scandinavian maximalism.' 'Her looks in Paris have been a stunning fusion of sleek, minimalist Scandinavian elegance and timeless Parisian chic,' agrees the anonymous writer behind the popular royal style Instagram account Royal Fashion Daily. 'By wearing iconic French brands like Dior alongside Danish designs, she not only honours her Danish heritage but also demonstrates a keen appreciation for international fashion. Her thoughtful selection of both new and repeat pieces reflects a polished approach to royal style that is both graceful and personal.' Queen Mary's expert styling in Paris might even raise her profile in the UK, where she is perhaps lesser known than in the Nordics, despite having a similar approach to dressing as our Princess of Wales. 'Queen Mary's fashion may fly under the radar in the UK, but it is undoubtedly one of the most refined and understated royal styles,' explains Royal Fashion Daily. 'Much of the media attention has been on Kate and Meghan, but now that we see them less frequently, royals like Queen Mary are beginning to receive the recognition they deserve. Many of my followers, who initially followed my page for Kate and Meghan, have discovered new fashion icons, including Queen Mary, known for her effortlessly chic, practical yet luxurious style. Her fashion choices highlight her commitment to showcasing both Danish and global designers, reinforcing her position as a style icon.' 'While royalty holds a different place in Scandinavian culture, Queen Mary is a beloved fashion figure here in her own right, much like the Princess of Wales,' adds McInerney. 'She is a vocal advocate for sustainability, regularly champions home-grown design talents like Soeren Le Schmidt and Ole Lynggaard, and she isn't afraid to rewear a great outfit.'
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SECO and Nayax Announce Plans for Strategic Partnership to Offer IoT-Integrated Payment Solutions for OEMs
SECO HERZLIYA, Israel and AREZZO, Italy, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business by simplifying payments and maximizing loyalty, and SECO S.p.A. ( a leading provider of end-to-end technological solutions for industrial digitalization, today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding, ('MOU'), with the intention to establish a long-term strategic partnership to embed Nayax-powered payments directly within SECO products, starting with a payment-enabled smart screen designed as a convenient all-in-one solution for the next generation of intelligent vending machines, micro markets, smart coolers, and automated self-service retail machines. Together, Nayax and SECO plan to deliver comprehensive, fully integrated IoT solutions which combine seamless and secure payments with remote machine management and AI-driven business intelligence for any enterprise with automated self-service points of sale. OEMs will gain access to differentiated, cost optimized hardware which contains a combination of SECO's industry-leading IoT capabilities and Nayax's versatile payment platform. Embedding Nayax's payment infrastructure within SECO's products will also empower businesses to manage their payment flows and automated self-service points of sale through Clea, SECO's end-to-end IoT-AI software platform that securely collects, analyzes, and manages connected device data in real time to enable intelligent automation and cross-functional business insights. Together, Nayax and SECO will offer an unbeatable joint value proposition of lower operational costs, advanced telematics, and flexible integrated payments, built for easy integration by OEMs across their product lineups. 'Our partnership with SECO propels Nayax toward new frontiers in automated self-service retail, harnessing SECO's extensive OEM network to extend our commercial reach into high-demand markets worldwide and accelerate broader adoption of our embedded payment platform,' said Oren Tepper, Chief Commercial Officer of Nayax. 'We're proud to work with SECO to offer game-changing, fully embedded payment solutions which unify telematics, analytics, and frictionless transactions under one umbrella.' 'Partnering with Nayax allows SECO to embed a versatile and powerful global payment platform directly into our connected screens and devices, bolstering our competitive position and delivering exceptional value for our OEM customers across key verticals like vending, coffee, and electric vehicle supply equipment,' said Fausto Di Segni, Head of IoT & AI Europe at SECO. 'We will unite robust IoT management, engaging displays, and embedded payments to streamline deployment and cut costs for OEMs and their end-customers.' Nayax invites OEMs to visit SECO at booth 320 (hall 1) at the Embedded World Trade Show in Nuremberg from March 11-13 to learn how Nayax and SECO's full suite of solutions can transform business operations and provide a competitive edge. SECO SECO ( is a high-tech company that develops and manufactures cutting-edge solutions for the digitalization of industrial products and processes. SECO's hardware and software offerings enable B2B companies to easily introduce edge computing, Internet of Things, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to their businesses. SECO's technology spans across multiple fields of application, serving more than 450 customers across sectors such as medical, industrial automation, fitness, vending, transportation, and many others. Through live monitoring and smart control of in-the-field devices, SECO solutions contribute to low environmental impact business operations via a more efficient use of resources. For more information: Contacts SECO NahanHead of Corporate Development & Investor RelationsTel. +39 0575 Nayax Nayax is a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business. Nayax offers a complete solution including localized cashless payment acceptance, management suite, and loyalty tools, enabling merchants to conduct commerce anywhere, at any time. With foundations and global leadership in serving unattended retail, Nayax has transformed into a comprehensive solution focused on our customers' growth across multiple channels. As of September 30, 2024, Nayax has 11 global offices, approximately 1,100 employees, connections to more than 80 merchant acquirers and payment method integrations and globally recognized as a payment facilitator. Nayax's mission is to improve our customers' revenue potential and operational efficiency — effectively and simply. For more information, please visit Nayax Public Relations Contact: Scott Gamm Strategy Voice Associates Scott@ Nayax Investor Relations Contact: Aaron Greenberg Chief Strategy Officer IR@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
27-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
SECO and Nayax Announce Plans for Strategic Partnership to Offer IoT-Integrated Payment Solutions for OEMs
HERZLIYA, Israel and AREZZO, Italy, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business by simplifying payments and maximizing loyalty, and SECO S.p.A. ( a leading provider of end-to-end technological solutions for industrial digitalization, today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding, ('MOU'), with the intention to establish a long-term strategic partnership to embed Nayax-powered payments directly within SECO products, starting with a payment-enabled smart screen designed as a convenient all-in-one solution for the next generation of intelligent vending machines, micro markets, smart coolers, and automated self-service retail machines. Together, Nayax and SECO plan to deliver comprehensive, fully integrated IoT solutions which combine seamless and secure payments with remote machine management and AI-driven business intelligence for any enterprise with automated self-service points of sale. OEMs will gain access to differentiated, cost optimized hardware which contains a combination of SECO's industry-leading IoT capabilities and Nayax's versatile payment platform. Embedding Nayax's payment infrastructure within SECO's products will also empower businesses to manage their payment flows and automated self-service points of sale through Clea, SECO's end-to-end IoT-AI software platform that securely collects, analyzes, and manages connected device data in real time to enable intelligent automation and cross-functional business insights. Together, Nayax and SECO will offer an unbeatable joint value proposition of lower operational costs, advanced telematics, and flexible integrated payments, built for easy integration by OEMs across their product lineups. 'Our partnership with SECO propels Nayax toward new frontiers in automated self-service retail, harnessing SECO's extensive OEM network to extend our commercial reach into high-demand markets worldwide and accelerate broader adoption of our embedded payment platform,' said Oren Tepper, Chief Commercial Officer of Nayax. 'We're proud to work with SECO to offer game-changing, fully embedded payment solutions which unify telematics, analytics, and frictionless transactions under one umbrella.' 'Partnering with Nayax allows SECO to embed a versatile and powerful global payment platform directly into our connected screens and devices, bolstering our competitive position and delivering exceptional value for our OEM customers across key verticals like vending, coffee, and electric vehicle supply equipment,' said Fausto Di Segni, Head of IoT & AI Europe at SECO. 'We will unite robust IoT management, engaging displays, and embedded payments to streamline deployment and cut costs for OEMs and their end-customers.' Nayax invites OEMs to visit SECO at booth 320 (hall 1) at the Embedded World Trade Show in Nuremberg from March 11-13 to learn how Nayax and SECO's full suite of solutions can transform business operations and provide a competitive edge. SECO SECO ( is a high-tech company that develops and manufactures cutting-edge solutions for the digitalization of industrial products and processes. SECO's hardware and software offerings enable B2B companies to easily introduce edge computing, Internet of Things, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to their businesses. SECO's technology spans across multiple fields of application, serving more than 450 customers across sectors such as medical, industrial automation, fitness, vending, transportation, and many others. Through live monitoring and smart control of in-the-field devices, SECO solutions contribute to low environmental impact business operations via a more efficient use of resources. For more information: Contacts SECO S.p.A. Clarence Nahan Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations Tel. +39 0575 26979 Nayax Nayax is a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business. Nayax offers a complete solution including localized cashless payment acceptance, management suite, and loyalty tools, enabling merchants to conduct commerce anywhere, at any time. With foundations and global leadership in serving unattended retail, Nayax has transformed into a comprehensive solution focused on our customers' growth across multiple channels. As of September 30, 2024, Nayax has 11 global offices, approximately 1,100 employees, connections to more than 80 merchant acquirers and payment method integrations and globally recognized as a payment facilitator. Nayax's mission is to improve our customers' revenue potential and operational efficiency — effectively and simply. For more information, please visit Aaron Greenberg
