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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Former Grand Isle councilman convicted of child sex abuse
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A former Grand Isle councilman, ex-police officer and former member of the Grand Isle Port commission has been found guilty of child sex abuse. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, 81-year-old Elgene Gary Sr. abused two juveniles for several years. The allegations first came forward in 2021 when one of the victims felt safe to come forward to law enforcement following her displacement from Grand Isle due to Hurricane Ida. Woman killed in Metairie house fire The then-16-year-old victim told investigators that Gary molested her between the ages of 7 and 15. During the investigation, a 40-year-old woman also came forward in January of 2022, saying that she had been molested by Gary on one occasion between the ages of 7 and 10. On Thursday, May 29, a jury found Gary guilty as charged on three counts of sexual battery. His sentencing is scheduled for June 16. Sexual battery of a juvenile under 13 carries a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison without Grand Isle councilman convicted of child sex abuse Several states call for tighter restrictions on SNAP benefits Woman killed in Metairie house fire President Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office send-off Spirit Halloween's annual kick-off event killed by 'supply chain issues' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gary B. Smith to be Appointed to Planet's Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that its board of directors has nominated Gary B. Smith, President and CEO of Ciena, as a Class I director for election at the upcoming Annual Meeting. "Gary's expansive career and leadership across technology, operations and sales is invaluable to Planet's continued growth as a data platform company," said Will Marshall, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of Planet. "As Planet and the space industry at large continue to evolve and mature, ensuring board alignment with our business objectives is critical – and we know Gary's expertise will be instrumental in helping us reach our goals." "I am honored to be nominated to join Planet's Board of Directors at such an exciting time as the company drives growth and bottom-line performance," said Gary B. Smith. "What drew me to Planet, like so many, was its mission: to use its deep and unique dataset and collaboration to drive meaningful impact. I look forward to contributing to Planet's continued success and its vital role in shaping our understanding of the world." Gary brings a wealth of experience to Planet's board, as President, CEO, and Board Member of Ciena, a global industry leader in networking systems, services, and software. He previously held senior executive roles at Intelsat; Cray Communications, Inc.; and Case Communications Group. Appointed by former President Barack Obama, Smith served on the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) from 2011 to 2023. He also previously served on the boards of directors for Commvault and Avaya, was the Chair of the Wake Forest Center for Entrepreneurship Advisory Council, and currently participates in initiatives with the Center for Corporate Innovation. This announcement follows the recent addition of General John W. "Jay" Raymond to Planet's board in March 2025. As the first Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Raymond brings unparalleled expertise in government space operations, underscoring Planet's commitment to working closely with its U.S. government customers. With the addition of these two new board members, Heidi Roizen will not be standing for re-election and Niccolo de Masi will be stepping down at the upcoming Annual Meeting in July. Heidi has served as a director of Planet since March 2018 and as a director of Planet Labs PBC since December 2021. Niccolo joined Planet's board in 2021 following its public listing. Planet extends its sincere gratitude to both Heidi and Niccolo for their dedicated service during pivotal moments in Planet's history and their valuable contributions to the company's growth. Gary is expected to be elected as a board member at Planet's upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 10. About Planet Labs PBC Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to approximately 1,000 customers, comprising the world's leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or tune in to HBO's 'Wild Wild Space.' Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Planet's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Planet's expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the election of Gary B. Smith to Planet's board of directors, Planet's growth opportunities, and Planet's expectations regarding financial and operating results. Planet's expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including risks related to the macroeconomic environment and risks regarding Planet's ability to forecast Planet's performance due to Planet's limited operating history. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Planet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including Planet's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any subsequent filings with the SEC that Planet may make. All forward-looking statements reflect Planet's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Planet undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. View source version on Contacts Planet Press Claire Bentley Dalepress@ Planet Investor Relations Cleo Palmer-Poronerir@ 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
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Gary B. Smith to be Appointed to Planet's Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that its board of directors has nominated , President and CEO of Ciena, as a Class I director for election at the upcoming Annual Meeting. "Gary's expansive career and leadership across technology, operations and sales is invaluable to Planet's continued growth as a data platform company," said Will Marshall, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of Planet. "As Planet and the space industry at large continue to evolve and mature, ensuring board alignment with our business objectives is critical – and we know Gary's expertise will be instrumental in helping us reach our goals.' "I am honored to be nominated to join Planet's Board of Directors at such an exciting time as the company drives growth and bottom-line performance," said Gary B. Smith. "What drew me to Planet, like so many, was its mission: to use its deep and unique dataset and collaboration to drive meaningful impact. I look forward to contributing to Planet's continued success and its vital role in shaping our understanding of the world." Gary brings a wealth of experience to Planet's board, as President, CEO, and Board Member of Ciena, a global industry leader in networking systems, services, and software. He previously held senior executive roles at Intelsat; Cray Communications, Inc.; and Case Communications Group. Appointed by former President Barack Obama, Smith served on the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) from 2011 to 2023. He also previously served on the boards of directors for Commvault and Avaya, was the Chair of the Wake Forest Center for Entrepreneurship Advisory Council, and currently participates in initiatives with the Center for Corporate Innovation. This announcement follows the recent addition of General John W. "Jay" Raymond to Planet's board in March 2025. As the first Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Raymond brings unparalleled expertise in government space operations, underscoring Planet's commitment to working closely with its U.S. government customers. With the addition of these two new board members, Heidi Roizen will not be standing for re-election and Niccolo de Masi will be stepping down at the upcoming Annual Meeting in July. Heidi has served as a director of Planet since March 2018 and as a director of Planet Labs PBC since December 2021. Niccolo joined Planet's board in 2021 following its public listing. Planet extends its sincere gratitude to both Heidi and Niccolo for their dedicated service during pivotal moments in Planet's history and their valuable contributions to the company's growth. Gary is expected to be elected as a board member at Planet's upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 10. About Planet Labs PBC Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to approximately 1,000 customers, comprising the world's leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or tune in to HBO's 'Wild Wild Space.' Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Planet's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates,' "could," "intends," "target," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Planet's expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the election of Gary B. Smith to Planet's board of directors, Planet's growth opportunities, and Planet's expectations regarding financial and operating results. Planet's expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including risks related to the macroeconomic environment and risks regarding Planet's ability to forecast Planet's performance due to Planet's limited operating history. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Planet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), including Planet's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any subsequent filings with the SEC that Planet may make. All forward-looking statements reflect Planet's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Planet undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gary B. Smith to be Appointed to Planet's Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that its board of directors has nominated Gary B. Smith, President and CEO of Ciena, as a Class I director for election at the upcoming Annual Meeting. "Gary's expansive career and leadership across technology, operations and sales is invaluable to Planet's continued growth as a data platform company," said Will Marshall, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of Planet. "As Planet and the space industry at large continue to evolve and mature, ensuring board alignment with our business objectives is critical – and we know Gary's expertise will be instrumental in helping us reach our goals." "I am honored to be nominated to join Planet's Board of Directors at such an exciting time as the company drives growth and bottom-line performance," said Gary B. Smith. "What drew me to Planet, like so many, was its mission: to use its deep and unique dataset and collaboration to drive meaningful impact. I look forward to contributing to Planet's continued success and its vital role in shaping our understanding of the world." Gary brings a wealth of experience to Planet's board, as President, CEO, and Board Member of Ciena, a global industry leader in networking systems, services, and software. He previously held senior executive roles at Intelsat; Cray Communications, Inc.; and Case Communications Group. Appointed by former President Barack Obama, Smith served on the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) from 2011 to 2023. He also previously served on the boards of directors for Commvault and Avaya, was the Chair of the Wake Forest Center for Entrepreneurship Advisory Council, and currently participates in initiatives with the Center for Corporate Innovation. This announcement follows the recent addition of General John W. "Jay" Raymond to Planet's board in March 2025. As the first Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Raymond brings unparalleled expertise in government space operations, underscoring Planet's commitment to working closely with its U.S. government customers. With the addition of these two new board members, Heidi Roizen will not be standing for re-election and Niccolo de Masi will be stepping down at the upcoming Annual Meeting in July. Heidi has served as a director of Planet since March 2018 and as a director of Planet Labs PBC since December 2021. Niccolo joined Planet's board in 2021 following its public listing. Planet extends its sincere gratitude to both Heidi and Niccolo for their dedicated service during pivotal moments in Planet's history and their valuable contributions to the company's growth. Gary is expected to be elected as a board member at Planet's upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 10. About Planet Labs PBC Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to approximately 1,000 customers, comprising the world's leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or tune in to HBO's 'Wild Wild Space.' Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Planet's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Planet's expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the election of Gary B. Smith to Planet's board of directors, Planet's growth opportunities, and Planet's expectations regarding financial and operating results. Planet's expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including risks related to the macroeconomic environment and risks regarding Planet's ability to forecast Planet's performance due to Planet's limited operating history. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Planet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including Planet's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and any subsequent filings with the SEC that Planet may make. All forward-looking statements reflect Planet's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Planet undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. View source version on Contacts Planet Press Claire Bentley Dalepress@ Planet Investor Relations Cleo Palmer-Poronerir@ 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
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
A room you can walk into and smash up everything in sight has opened in Wales
A room you can walk into and smash up everything in sight has opened in Wales A new entertainment venue which has a rage room and axe throwing has opened in Wales There are lots of activities to enjoy (Image: The Underground ) A new entertainment venue has opened in a Welsh city, offering something a bit different including a rage room and axe throwing. In the rage room, you can literally go in and smash up things from TVs to washing machines. The Underground has opened in the Kingsway Centre in Newport and offers a huge range of activities. This includes airsoft, axe throwing, a rage room, and nerf battles. The venue will be run by GT Combat and is aimed at those aged over 12. The Underground has been designed to cater to both seasoned airsoft players and beginners, with the arena offering a unique experience combining strategy, teamwork, and action. The axe-throwing lanes will provide a safe and exciting space for participants to test their skills under the watchful eye of trained instructors. The rage room will offer an outlet for stress relief and fun, with participants able to smash items in a controlled environment. It is Newport's first rage room (Image: The Underground ) The Nerf war zone will allow children to enjoy safe and enjoyable battles against friends and family, fostering creativity and teamwork. The Underground is run by Lee and Gary, who have been friends for 10 years. You can book your visit to The Underground online, here. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Opening just time for half term The Underground provides a great day out in Newport. If you are looking for inspiration for more half-term activities, find out more here. For example, you can visit the Helios installation at Dyffryn Gardens. Speaking about the experience, our reporter Beth Gavaghan said: "I wasn't sure what to expect. "I'd never seen a giant orb like this before, but it had a really interesting effect on people. "It floats gently above the South Lawn with a bright orange colour, positioned to make the most of the beautiful backdrop which looks incredible during the golden hour as you lead up to sunset." You can read more, here. Article continues below
