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F1 organizers insist Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead despite Houthi attack on nearby oil facility

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F1 organizers insist Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead despite Houthi attack on nearby oil facility
A joint assertion from Method 1 and the game’s governing physique FIA mentioned that “following discussions with all of the groups and drivers,” the race on the Jeddah circuit would go forward. The Saudi Grand Prix is the second race of the brand new season and comes on the seventh anniversary of the beginning of the civil warfare in Yemen.

“Following the broadly reported incident that came about in Jeddah on Friday, there was intensive dialogue between all stakeholders, the Saudi authorities authorities and safety businesses who’ve given full and detailed assurances that the occasion is safe,” the assertion learn.

“It has been agreed with all stakeholders to take care of a transparent and open dialogue all through the occasion and for the longer term.”

Friday’s explosion on the Aramco facility — an F1 sponsor — occurred about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the observe and smoke might be seen billowing over the town throughout Friday’s observe.

The second observe session was delayed by quarter-hour as groups and drivers had been known as to satisfy organizers. Mercedes workforce principal Toto Wolff informed reporters that groups had been “assured that we’re protected” and that the observe was “in all probability the most secure place you can be in Saudi Arabia” in the mean time.

Nevertheless, sources informed CNN that drivers felt uneasy after the assault and lots of didn’t wish to drive within the race.

The Grand Prix Drivers’ Affiliation (GPDA) Chairman Alex Wurz issued a press release on Saturday saying Friday was “a troublesome day” for the game and a “demanding day” for drivers.

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He added that “seeing the smoke from the incident” made it “troublesome to stay a totally targeted race driver.”

Wurz mentioned there have been lengthy discussions and debates following the assault however “the end result was a decision” that the race would go ahead with drivers’ participation.

“We subsequently hope that the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will probably be remembered as a superb race reasonably than for the incident that came about yesterday,” Wurz added.

Drivers are set to take to the observe for qualifying on Saturday earlier than the race itself on Sunday.

No casualties in assault

The Houthis mentioned they used a “giant quantity” of drones to focus on the power in Friday’s assault.

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The Saudi-led coalition preventing the Houthis in Yemen mentioned one ballistic missile and 10 bomb-laden drones launched from the southern border by the Iran-backed rebels had been intercepted, in line with Saudi state-run TV channel al-Ekhbariya. The assertion didn’t point out an assault on Jeddah.

There have been no casualties to this point within the assault, an official informed CNN.

Saudi state media later reported that the Saudi-led Arab coalition launched air strikes on what it mentioned had been “menace sources in Sanaa and Hodeidah” in Yemen, following Friday’s assault.

The port metropolis of Hodeidah is used to offer meals and humanitarian assist for Yemenis. Gas usually comes into the nation’s north through the port, which is managed by the Houthi rebels — however the Yemeni authorities, backed by Saudi warships, should give the vessels clearance to dock.

Saudi Arabia has justified a blockade of the port by accusing the Houthis of siphoning taxes from the gasoline that comes into Hodeidah to fund its warfare effort, an allegation additionally made by the US and UN.

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CNN’s Irene Nasser in Hong Kong, Talia Kayali and Hira Humayun in Atlanta, Nic Robertson, Eyad Kourdi, Amanda Davies and Mostafa Salem contributed to this report.

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Dozens of monkeys escape from South Carolina research facility

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River, left, and Timon, both rhesus macaques who were previously used in medical research, sit in an outdoor enclosure at Primates Inc., in Westfield, Wis., on May 13, 2019. The sanctuary is a 17-acre rural compound where research animals can live their remaining years when their studies are done. A report released on Thursday, May 4, 2023, says a shortage of monkeys available for medical research undermines U.S. readiness to respond to public health emergencies.

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Dozens of monkeys have escaped from a research facility in Yemassee, S.C., prompting police to urge residents to lock their doors and windows until the primates have been captured.

The Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center is home to the 43 escaped female rhesus macaque primates, which police describe as very young and weighing between 6 and 7 pounds.

“The Yemassee Police Department, in collaboration with Alpha Genesis, have initiated search teams to help locate the escaped primates. Alpha Genesis currently have eyes on the primates and are working to entice them with food,” police said in a statement.

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“The public is advised to avoid the area as these animals are described as skittish and any additional noise or movement could hinder their safe capture.”

The monkeys had never been used for testing due to their young age, and they’re too young to carry diseases, the statement said.

Attempts to reach Alpha Genesis for comment went unanswered.

Speaking to CBS News, Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard said that a caretaker accidentally left a door to the enclosure unsecured. The ensuing escape, he said, was like an all-too-literal version of monkey see, monkey do.

“It’s really like follow-the-leader. You see one go and the others go,” Westergaard said. “It was a group of 50 and seven stayed behind and 43 bolted out the door.”

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Even though he called the escape “frustrating,” Westergaard said he hoped the monkeys would ultimately return home of their own free will.

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President Biden vowed to honor the Constitution with an orderly transfer of power to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

I know for some people, it’s a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it’s a time of loss. Campaigns are contests of competing visions. The country chooses one or the other. We accept the choice the country made. I’ve said many times, you can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree. I will do my duty as president. I’ll fulfill my oath and I’ll honor the Constitution. On Jan. 20, we’ll have a peaceful transfer of power here in America. Yesterday, I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory. And I assured him that I’d direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition. That’s what the American people deserve. Yesterday, I also spoke with Vice President Harris. She’s been a partner and a public servant. She ran an inspiring campaign and everyone got to see something that I learned early on to respect so much: her character. She has a backbone like a ramrod. She has great character — true character. She gave her whole heart and effort, and she and her entire team should be proud of the campaign they ran. Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated. We lost this battle. The America of your dreams is calling for you to get back up. The American experiment endures. We’re going to be OK, but we need to stay engaged. We need to keep going. And above all, we need to keep the faith.

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43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger

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43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say there is no serious danger

Forty-three monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research in South Carolina but the nearby police chief said there is “almost no danger” to the public.

“They are not infected with any disease whatsoever. They are harmless and a little skittish,” Yemassee Police Chief Gregory Alexander said Thursday morning.

The Rhesus macaque primates escaped from the Alpha Genesis facility Wednesday when a new employee didn’t fully shut an enclosure, Alexander said.

The company usually handles escapes on site, but the monkeys got outside the compound about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) from downtown Yemassee, Alexander said.

“The handlers know them well and usually can get them back with fruit or a little treat,” Alexander told The Associated Press by phone.

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But rounding up these escapees is taking some more work. Alpha Genesis is taking the lead, setting up traps and using thermal imaging cameras to recapture the monkeys on the run, the chief said.

“There is almost no danger to the public,” Alexander said.

People living nearby need to shut their windows and doors so the monkeys can’t find a place to hide inside and if they see the primates, call 911 so company officials and police can capture them.

Alpha Genesis provides primates for research worldwide at its compound about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Savannah, Georgia, according to its website. The company did not respond to an email asking about Wednesday’s escape.

In 2018, federal officials fined Alpha Genesis $12,600 after dozens of primates escaped as well as for an incident that left a few others without water and other problems with how the monkeys were housed.

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Officials said 26 primates escaped from the Yemassee facility in 2104 and an additional 19 got out in 2016.

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