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$3 billion federal grant OK’d for Las Vegas-to-California high-speed rail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

The federal government is backing a high-speed rail system connecting Southern California to Las Vegas with a $3 billion investment, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 5.The announcement comes after Nevada Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto led a bipartisan group that included four House members from California that urged President Joe Biden in April to commit up to $3.75 billion in federal infrastructure funds toward what they call a public-private partnership with Brightline West.The fully electric high-speed rail system is planned to stretch 218 miles along the 15 Freeway between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga. The $12 billion project is expected to take 3 million cars off the freeway and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 400,000 tons annually, developers say. Rancho Cucamonga expects to see more than 11 million passengers come through its Cucamonga Station each year.“We are thrilled to witness the realization of this transformative project that connects our dynamic reg...

Disneyland increases security at parking structures after third suicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

Disneyland has increased security and preventative measures at its parking structures after the third death by suicide in less than a year at the garage complex where thousands of visitors enter and exit the Anaheim theme park every day.“In an effort to deter this type of tragedy, we have long had multi-layered security protocols in place at our parking structures, which we have substantially enhanced over time,” according to Disneyland officials. “However, as with all of our security and safety measures, we don’t discuss specifics so as not to compromise our efforts.”Disneyland security has increased patrols in marked vehicles and on bicycles in the Mickey and Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures along with uniformed officers posted at the perimeter of the upper levels of the garages, according to MousePlanet.Related ArticlesBusiness | Will Disney or Universal own the future of entertainment? Business | Disneyland ticket prices quadruple since 2000, ...

California poultry processor fined $3.8 million for hiring, endangering children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

A Southern California poultry supplier that employed children as young as 14 to operate power-driven lifts and debone chickens with sharp knives has agreed to pay nearly $3.8 million in back wages, damages and penalties.Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found The Exclusive Poultry Inc. and related companies with poultry processing plants in La Puente and the city of Industry “endangered young workers recklessly.”Exclusive Poultry processes and supplies meat to a host of supermarkets and food distributors, including Ralphs, Aldi, Grocery Outlet and SYSCO Corp.Labor investigators said Exclusive Poultry was established by owner Tony Bran, who set up several “front” companies — including Meza Poultry LLC, Valtierra Poultry LLC, Sullon Poultry Inc. and Nollus’s Poultry LLC — to employ workers at the two plants.The judgment affects 437 employees who were either underpaid or working in violation of child labor laws.Children employed by the company oft...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. (OLLI) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $31.8 million.The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 51 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 45 cents per share.The retailer posted revenue of $480.1 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $470.9 million.Ollie’s Bargain Outlet expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.77 to $2.83 per share, with revenue expected to be $2.1 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OLLI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OLLISource

AstroNova: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — AstroNova Inc. (ALOT) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $2.8 million.The West Warwick, Rhode Island-based company said it had net income of 37 cents per share.The printer and electronic instrument maker posted revenue of $37.5 million in the period.AstroNova shares have increased 9% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 22% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ALOT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ALOTSource

Nicolás Maduro propone crear el estado de la Guayana Esequiba como resultado del referéndum consultivo del domingo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

(CNN Español) — Hablando este martes ante la Asamblea General del Consejo Federal de Gobierno de Venezuela, el presidente Nicolás Maduro ordenó la creación del estado Guayana Esequiba y anunció que otorgará la nacionalidad venezolana a todos los ciudadanos que viven en ese territorio.Durante su comparecencia, Maduro dictó una serie de medidas, tras el referendo consultivo realizado el domingo, en torno al diferendo territorial que sostiene Venezuela con Guyana desde mediados del siglo XIX. El mandatario mostró un “nuevo mapa de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela”, que incluye como parte de su territorio la disputada zona de la Guayana Esequiba.“El pueblo ha tomado la decisión de crear el estado de la Guayana Esequiba y de nacionalizar a todos los ciudadanos que están en ese territorio con su cédula de identidad venezolana, reconocerlos como hermanos de nuestra patria”, afirmó el presidente Maduro, al dirigirse a la nación este martes durante la Asamb...

Bank of England will review the risks that AI poses to UK financial stability

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England, which oversees financial stability in the U.K., said Wednesday that it will make an assessment next year about the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning.In its half-yearly Financial Stability Review, the bank said it was getting advice about the potential implications stemming from the adoption of AI and machine learning in the financial services sector, which accounts for around 8% of the British economy and has deep-rooted global connections.The bank’s Financial Policy Committee, which identifies and monitors risks, said it and other authorities would seek to ensure that the U.K. financial system is resilient to risks that may arise from widespread use of AI and machine learning.“We obviously have to go into AI with our eyes open,” bank Gov. Andrew Bailey said at a press briefing. “It is something that I think we have to embrace, it is very important and has potentially profound implications for economic growth, ...

A pregnant Texas woman is asking a court to let her have an abortion under exceptions to state’s ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A pregnant Texas woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis asked a court Tuesday to let her have an abortion, bringing what her attorneys say is the first lawsuit of its kind in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year. Texas is one of 13 states that ban abortion at nearly all stages of pregnancy. Although Texas allows exceptions, doctors and women have argued in court this year that the state’s law is so restrictive and vaguely worded that physicians are fearful of providing abortions lest they face potential criminal charges. Kate Cox, 31, is 20 weeks pregnant and has been told by doctors that her baby is likely to be stillborn or live for a week at most, according to the lawsuit filed in Austin. The suit says doctors told her their “hands are tied” under Texas’ abortion ban. “Kate Cox needs an abortion, and she needs it now,” the lawsuit reads.Spokespersons for the Texas attorney general’s office, which has defended the ban in court...

Campbell: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $234 million.The Camden, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of 78 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 91 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 87 cents per share.The maker of canned soup, Pepperidge Farm cookies and V8 juice posted revenue of $2.52 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.51 billion.Campbell expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.09 to $3.15 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CPB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CPBSource

Injured Newcastle goalkeeper Pope set to miss around 4 months. Howe plays down De Gea links

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:55 GMT

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope will be out for “around four months” after dislocating his left shoulder, manager Eddie Howe said Wednesday, in the latest injury to hit the Premier League team.It leaves Pope in a race against time to make England’s squad for the European Championship, which starts in June.The 31-year-old Pope sustained the injury as he dived to his left in an attempt to save a shot by Manchester United defender Sergio Reguilon that was blocked in front of the Newcastle keeper.Howe said Pope will require surgery.“The operation hasn’t happened yet,” Howe said, “but we’re thinking roughly around four months so it’s a big blow to us but one that we expected after the game.“He’s naturally down because at this stage of the season where we have so many games, huge games coming up — he’s got, obviously, the Euros ahead of him as well, which he was determined to try to be involved in, and there’s still chance of that for him.”...