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Grocer Empire reports Q1 profit and sales up from year ago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

STELLARTON, N.S. — Empire Co. Ltd. says it earned $261.0 million in its latest quarter, up from $187.5 million in the same quarter last year, boosted by the sale of its 56 gas stations in Western Canada to Shell Canada.The grocer, which owns Sobeys and Safeway and other banners, says the profit amounted to $1.03 per share for the quarter ended Aug. 5, up from a profit of 71 cents per share a year earlier.Sales in what was Empire’s first quarter totalled $8.08 billion, up from $7.94 billion in the same quarter last year. Same-store sales were up 3.0 per cent, while same-store sales, excluding fuel, were up 4.1 per cent.On an adjusted basis, Empire says it earned 78 cents per share in its latest quarter, up from an adjusted profit of 71 cents per share a year earlier.The average analyst estimate had been for an adjusted profit of 75 cents per share, based on estimates compiled by financial markets data firm Refinitiv.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 14...

Chevron reports LNG outage at Australian plant as strike action escalates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — A Chevron Corp. liquefied natural gas plant in Australia reported a production outage Thursday as workers escalated a strike action against facilities that provide more than 5% of global LNG supplies. The U.S. energy giant said in a statement that it was working to resume full production at its Wheatstone facility “following a fault which has impacted about 25% of LNG production.”“The cause has been identified and restart activities have commenced,” the statement said.Chevron’s Wheatstone and Gorgon plants in Western Australia state account for more than 5% of global LNG supply.Chevron did not link the disruption to an escalation Thursday in the strikes at its Wheatstone and Gorgon LNG plants in Western Australia. Around 500 workers at the two Chevron sites have been taking limited strike actions since Sept. 8 in a dispute over wages and conditions.The Offshore Alliance, a partnership between the Australian Workers’ Union and the Maritime Union of Australia that ...

Thursday Forecast: Mostly sunny, low 70s

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

Thursday: Mostly sunny, coolest near the lake, E 5-10. High: 72, Low: 68Thursday Night: Mostly clear, calm, E 0-5. Low: 54Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Friday: Mainly sunny, coolest near the lake, SW 5-10. High: 77, Low: 74

Florida officer hits 13-year-old bicyclist with patrol car, critically injuring her

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A teenager is in critical condition after being struck by a Tampa, Florida, police cruiser Wednesday.The Tampa Police Department said in a news release that a 13-year-old girl was trying to cross a street on a bicycle when she was hit by the officer at 7:40 p.m. The teenager was knocked off her bike and suffered a head injury and a broken leg. She was listed in critical condition Wednesday night. 2 charged after St. Pete robbery turns into police shootout, PCSO says The teenager was struck approximately 75 feet from the nearest crosswalk, according to TPD. The officer stopped and rendered aid until paramedics arrived, TPD said. "Our thoughts are with the teen cyclist who was injured in this unfortunate incident, and we hope for her full recovery," Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement. "We take all accidents involving our officers seriously."The officer was described as a five-year veteran of the department and "though shaken, was not injured in t...

'60 Minutes' will become 90 minutes for several episodes this fall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic stopwatch won't be reset, but for six episodes this fall, “60 Minutes” will become 90 minutes.The CBS newsmagazine is stretching on some Sundays when CBS airs an NFL doubleheader, starting Oct. 8. Often, the show doesn't air until 7:30 p.m. on the East Coast those nights (it usually starts at 7 p.m.).This image released by CBS News shows, from left, Sharyn Alfonsi, L. Jon Wertheim, Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, Anderson Cooper and Executive Producer Bill Owens, from the CBS news series "60 Minutes." (Jai Lennard/CBS News via AP)The request to Bill Owens, the show's executive producer, came from top CBS executive George Cheeks, and predated the strikes that have paralyzed Hollywood and left networks looking for more content. Owens said he needed to weigh whether the three extra hours across the six episodes would dilute the broadcast.“My job is to protect the place,” he said. “I don't ever want to harm a hair o...

Austin City Council: police department data, EMS labor contract

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council meets Thursday, Sept. 14. Here's some of what KXAN is watching. EMS labor contractThe Austin Emergency Medical Services Association (AEMSA) has voted to approve a new labor agreement with the City of Austin. The agreement will be voted on by Austin City Council on Thursday.According to Selena Xie, president of AEMSA, members voted 93% in favor of the contract with a majority (65%) of its members voting. EMS union votes in favor of new labor contract, City Council to vote Thursday “The City and AEMSA grew to understand and appreciate their respective priorities over the negotiation process, eventually coming to an agreement that focuses on retention that both believe will begin to address long-standing critical staffing shortages,” the city said in a statement before the union vote.Read more on the EMS contract here. Other previously covered itemsClosing loophole that allows windowless apartment bedroomsCity council considers expediting expansio...

Gophers football vs. North Carolina: Keys to game, how to watch and who has edge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

MINNESOTA at NORTH CAROLINAWhen: 2:30 p.m. CT SaturdayWhere: Kenan StadiumTV: ESPNRadio: KFAN, 100.3 FMWeather: 82 degrees, clear skies, 6 mph east windBetting spread: North Carolina, -7Records: Ranked 20th in the nation, North Carolina is after beating South Carolina 31-17 in Charlotte and edging Appalachian State 40-34 in double overtime. Minnesota is 2-0 after it barely beat Nebraska 13-10 and out-muscled Eastern Michigan 25-6.History: The first matchup between the two programs and its two head coaches — Mack Brown and P.J. Fleck.Key matchup: UNC quarterback Drake Maye vs. Gophers defense. Maye is considered a Heisman Trophy candidate and one of the top five prospects in next year’s NFL draft; he will test a Minnesota defense that has been among the top statistical units in the country for the past few years.Who has the edge?Gophers offense vs. North Carolina defense: Minnesota is the only team in the nation to pass more than 40 times in a game (Nebraska) and rush for more than 5...

Canajoharie PD hosting women's self-defense classes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Canajoharie Police Department will host women-only self-defense classes coming up in October. Three classes will be held at Canajoharie High School, located at 136 Scholastic Way, on October 5, 12, and 19, each from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! To register, you can email Officer Peruzzi at [email protected]. Spaces are limited, and donations are accepted.According to the Canajoharie Police Department, each class will build off the last, and participants must attend all classes. The classes will teach basic self-defense to offer options that can educate and empower women.

'Taste of Downtown' debuts in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District is reimagining Troy Restaurant Week. 'Taste of Downtown' features bars and coffee shops in addition to eateries. 'Taste of Downtown' began on Monday, September 11 and runs through Sunday, September 17. As part of the weeklong event, enjoy specials for a price of $20.23 at participating restaurants.The Ruck518 CraftBootleggersDonna’sTwisted FiddlerWhiskey PickleBard & BakerMcAddy's PubLa Capital TacosBrown’s BrewingRyan’s WakeTara KitchenMexCocinaStack’s Espresso BarOrgana Juice BarCafé EuphoriaEl DoradoMuddaddy FlatsPataconiaTatu Tacos and Tequila is located at 100 Congress Street in Troy. As part of their special this week, they're opening up their entire menu.“The first half [of the week]... it's any of our taco plates with rice and beans and a dessert for the $20.23 and then for Friday and Saturday were shifting to the rest of the menu which are our platos grande, which are our large plates, with a dessert...

Several overnight shootings in St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:32:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person is dead, and two juveniles are hurt after a series of shootings overnight in the city of St. Louis. Two others were also shot in the violence.At this point, police have told FOX 2 that nobody is in custody in connection with any of the shootings. The police also shared that they don't believe any of the shootings are connected, even though three of them happened within about a half hour of each other and two of the scenes were only a block apart.Police got the first call just after 9:45 p.m. They rushed to a scene on Minerva in north St. Louis which turned out to be a homicide.We're told when officers arrived, they found one male shot outside. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police explained that the victim in the case was in his late teens to early 20s. HHomicide detectives have been called in to take over this investigation. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police About two hours later, police rushed to another shooting scen...