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CSX’s second-quarter profit declined as the railroad delivered fewer imported goods

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Fewer shipping container deliveries this spring hurt CSX railroad’s second-quarter profit and offset a sharp increase in shipments of automobiles, but executives remain optimistic about the economy.CSX said Thursday that it earned $996 million, or 49 cents per share, during the second quarter. That’s down 15% from a year ago when the Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad’s results were helped by a $122 million land sale. Last year, CSX reported earnings of $1.18 billion, or 54 cents per share.That was in line with what analysts surveyed by FactSet Research expected.The total number of shipments CSX delivered slipped 3% in the quarter as it handled 10% fewer intermodal shipping containers. But a 21% jump in automotive shipments provided a meaningful boost to the railroad.CSX executives seemed more concerned with preserving and improving good service than the prospect of a possible recession because several categories of freight they handle are stil...

Beekeepers see population increase, better honey flow with wetter weather

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Wetter weather has impacted all sorts of things, good and bad. FOX31 went to Colorado Springs to see how it’s helping the bee population firsthand.Brett Strike is taking on the title of beekeeper going on three years now.“I got involved with it with one hive,” Strike said. “Since then, I've grown to five hives and hopefully doubling that by next year.”The wet weather lately is helping Strike with his growth goal for his business, Bee’s Backyard Honey.“They're heavy production right now and honey flow seems to be a little bit better as well,” Strike said. “When the humidity evaporates, all the water that's in there, it turns it into honey faster, basically.” Here’s why your plants are dying Strike explained why the population of bees is growing too.“When you have the dry heat that we usually have here, it dries out their eggs. And so they're some of the eggs just don't hatch and they have to clean out that cell and the queen has to come and lay anot...

Outdoor Colorado: Veterans learn rock climbing to help with PTSD

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- According to the Colorado-based nonprofit Adaptive Adventures, just being in the outdoors is therapeutic. They say it is good medicine.With the roar of Clear Creek as a backdrop, members of the organization came hiking down the trail alongside the rushing water single file — United States military veterans from various backgrounds with different experiences. But they all share one common denominator: post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.Under the watchful eyes of professional climbers and instructors, they faced another challenge: climbing up a near-vertical granite buttress.This is powerful medicine, Adaptive Adventure climbing instructor Craig DeMartino said. Colorado firefighters travel to Ukraine to teach trauma treatment techniques “When they get in this environment they are not distracted. They are very focused on what they are doing, so climbing into the flow state, which means you are only paying attention to what you are doing,” he ...

Precautionary boil water notice issued for wide swath of Miami Beach due to main break

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

A water main break has led city officials to issue a precautionary boil water notice for a large portion of Miami Beach.According to city officials, a private contractor hit a 20-inch water main along Sixth Street, just west of Alton Road, Thursday afternoon.Due to the loss of water pressure caused by the rupture, officials said, a boil water notice is in effect for all areas south of 23rd Street, from the ocean to Biscayne Bay., including the Sunset Harbour neighborhood.The Venetian Islands, however, have not been affected and are not part of the advisory.Officials said the advisory will remain in effect until drinking water tests come back clear for two consecutive days.Officials advise all residents, visitors and businesses in the affected area to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or washing dishes. A rolling boil of one minute is enough.

Yeehaw! The Wharf Fort Lauderdale wants you to let your inner cowpoke loose on National Cowboy Day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

Listen up, buckaroos. It’s time to strap on your spurs.That’s right. National Cowboy Day is almost here, and if you’re looking to let your inner cowpoke loose, we know just the place.You don’t have to make it to Old Town Road to celebrate National Cowboy Day on Saturday.For some highfalutin’ fun, just mosey on over to The Wharf Fort Lauderdale.Sam Escobar: “We’re very, very excited about our Wild Wharf Party. It’s in honor of National Cowboy Day, so there’s a whole Western theme of events throughout the entire venue. The first time we’re doing it here; that’s pretty exciting.”The place is gonna be all turned out for the big shindig.Sam Escobar: “We’re gonna have barrels, saddles, we’re gonna have decorations — flags, banners, the whole nine yards.”This is the perfect time to sport your spiffiest Western duds if the weather permits.Sam Escobar: “We always encourage people to co...

Summer Yuletide: Santa heads to SoFlo for Las Olas’ annual Christmas in July celebration

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

Even though it’s just July, Santa Claus is leaving the North Pole for Florida. St. Nick is hitting Las Olas this Saturday to host Christmas in July, and you better be on his good list so you can enjoy all the treats he has in store for you.If you’re nice…Will Ferrell (as Elf): “I just like to smile, smiling’s my favorite.”Or if you’re naughty, make a note to Elf.Will Ferrell (as Elf): “Santa’s coming.”Christmas in July on Las Olas wants to get you in the Christmas spirit.Jodi Tanner, vice president, Las Olas Association: “The Las Olas Association is putting on Christmas in July. We are putting on an event that can bring everyone to the boulevard and celebrate Christmas, celebrate July and celebrate everything beautiful that we have to offer on Las Olas.”Here’s an offer Las Olas Yoga is hoping you won’t refuse.Keely Hubbard: “For anyone who spends $50 here in our boutique, you’ll get a gift. We ...

‘We are at the breaking point:’ BMC doctors rally for wage increase, benefits in new contract

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

Hundreds of Boston Medical Center residents gathered along the street outside the hospital Thursday afternoon, demanding a living wage and critical benefits in their new contract.“We should not have to sacrifice ourselves to provide the great care that we do to our communities,” said Dr. Taha Khan, a resident physician in pediatric neurology. “We should be able to pour from a full cup. Our ask is very simple. Boston Medical Center needs to pay us enough and provide the benefits we need to live and work in one of the most expensive cities in this country.”The Committee of Interns and Residents union representing the hospital’s 750 resident physicians has been in negotiations with the hospital since April, representatives said, and returned to the bargaining table with a proposal Thursday night.That proposal, Psychiatry resident and bargaining committee member Dr. Anisah Hashmi said, includes a salary increase catching up with inflation and a living stipe...

Jose Quintana solid in debut but Mets’ bats fall short in loss to White Sox

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

The Mets got a solid debut on the mound but a no-show performance at the dish.Jose Quintana donned the Mets’ uniform for the first time on Thursday afternoon but received virtually no help from his offense in their 6-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Quintana returned from a rib lesion and gave Buck Showalter’s squad a decent performance.The southpaw tossed five innings allowing two runs on six hits while striking out three. The 34-year-old allowed the two runs in the first two innings of the game with Eloy Jiminez’s RBI single and Elvis Andrus’ sac-fly in the second.However, Quintana’s counterpart was just slightly better as Michael Kopech kept the Amazin’s bats at bay in the afternoon matchup.Kopech tossed 5.2 innings allowing just one run on two hits while striking out five. The Mets did work four walks against the 27-year-old, however, Omar Narvaez’s fifth-inning solo homer — his first as a Met — was the only damage they could...

Boston board says alleged North End shooter can’t hold liquor license

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

The Boston Licensing Board is weighing whether Monica’s Trattoria should remain open, given the status of its current manager, who is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with last week’s North End shooting.Patrick Mendoza is on the run from police, and did not appear as requested at a Thursday Licensing Board meeting that was convened to review his “character and fitness” as licensee and manager of record at the North End restaurant.His absence is grounds for revoking, suspending or modifying his liquor license, according to Licensing Board Chair Kathleen Joyce.William Ferullo, an attorney for the restaurant, urged the board to follow “its own precedent,” and allow for a replacement manager to be appointed, which he said has been granted in the past when managers get sick, become incapacitated or take a vacation. This would allow the restaurant to remain open, he said.“I would have to take issue with this,” Joyce said. “This is really unprecedented. We do have precedents...

Missing Las Vegas dog found in El Cajon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:12:31 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. -- Talk about a dog's journey! A pup from Las Vegas miraculously wound up 335 miles west of his home in El Cajon, animal officials said.Ryder, a 9-year-old Chihuahua-terrier mix, went missing from his owner's yard in Las Vegas on July 3, Nina Thompson with the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) said in a press release Thursday. Fourteen days later, the dog was brought in to the Humane Society's El Cajon campus as a stray by a person who said they found the dog outside a Ross store in El Cajon. SpaceX rocket launch seen in San Diego skies "Luckily, the dog had a microchip, and the Lost & Found team immediately called the number to locate Ryder’s owners," Thompson said.Ryder's dog owners were ecstatic and very surprised on how Ryder ended up in California, according to SDHS. Debbie Ferris, Ryder's dog mom, along with his "aunt" Darlene Hardee and Ryder's best dog friend Blondie, made the drive to reunite with their pup Thursday afternoon in El Cajon.