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UVA’s Mike Hollins says it’s a “miracle” he’s able to return to practice, four months after surviving a shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

University of Virginia fifth-year running back Mike Hollins said Tuesday it’s a “miracle” that he’s able to return to the practice field, four months after surviving a shooting that killed three of his football teammates.“It’s literally a miracle that I’m here today and just living that out,” Hollins told reporters after practice.“I just feel really blessed to be back on ground and to be able to continue my dreams, my former teammates’ dreams. A lot of blessings in some tough times that are hard to see, but I try to continue to move forward.”Hollins, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was one of two people wounded when a fellow student opened fire on a bus returning to Charlottesville, Virginia, from a class field trip, killing football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry.The deaths of Chandler, Davis Jr. and Perry left three enormous holes on a team that felt more like family than anything...

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people to park them away from structures until repairs are made.Affected Hyundai vehicles include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and 2023 Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid and the 2022 and 2023 Santa Cruz. The only Kia affected is the Carnival minivan from 2022 and 2023. All have Hyundai or Kia tow hitch harnesses that came as original equipment or were installed by dealers.The Korean automakers say in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that water can get into a circuit board on the hitches and cause a short circuit even if the ignitions are off.Hyundai has reports of one fire and five heat damage incidents with no injuries. Kia has no reports of fires or inj...

Confirman la muerte del sospechoso del tiroteo escolar en Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

DENVER, Colorado — El cuerpo encontrado en un bosque de Colorado cerca de un auto abandonado era del estudiante de 17 años acusado de herir a dos empleados en un tiroteo en su escuela secundaria de Denver, según confirmó este jueves la oficina del forense.El cadáver se encontró cerca del auto en una remota zona de montaña unas 50 millas al suroeste de Denver, cerca de la pequeña población de Bailey, en el condado Park, según el jefe de la policía del condado, Tom McGraw. Los habitantes de la localidad habían recibido orden de mantenerse a cubierto mientras agentes de varias agencias, incluido el FBI, buscaban en el bosque.La policía de Denver había identificado antes al sospechoso de la balacera como Austin Lyle. La oficina del forense del condado Park confirmó en Facebook que el fallecido era Lyle. La causa de la muerte no se hizo pública porque no se había completado la autopsia. Policía: estudiante dispara a dos profesores en secundaria de Colorado ...

Aeterna Zentaris: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (AEZS) on Thursday reported a loss of $12.5 million in its fourth quarter.The Toronto-based company said it had a loss of $2.56 per share. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs, were 84 cents per share.The drug developer posted revenue of $2.5 million in the period.For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $22.7 million, or $4.68 per share. Revenue was reported as $5.6 million.The company’s shares closed at $2.65. A year ago, they were trading at $8.90._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AEZS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AEZSSource

New Starbucks CEO plans to pull barista shifts in stores every month

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan teased his plan for the company in a letter to employees. It includes working in Starbucks stores as a barista once a month.Narasimhan officially became the coffee chain’s chief executive on Monday, taking the reins from Howard Schultz about two weeks earlier than scheduled. But he’s been with the coffee company for months: Narasimhan joined Starbucks as interim CEO in October, and has since spent time getting to know the company — including earning a barista certification, which requires 40 hours of training in stores.“The past six months of my immersion into the company have been shaped by so many of you who have taught me about our very special culture at Starbucks,” Narasimhan wrote in the Thursday letter to employees.“With you, I’ve experienced every aspect of the business to learn what it truly means to wear the green apron. You’ve welcomed me into our stores, trained me in how to be a barista...

FAA eases regulations to avoid flight delays at Reagan National this summer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

There’s nothing more frustrating than a flight delay when you’re on vacation. Now, there’s a plan to ease delays at Reagan National Airport this summer.The FAA announced a plan to ease delays this summer, not only at Reagan but also at New York City-area airports. Between mid-May and mid-September, the agency is easing regulations concerning the number of slots at airports.More Local NewsMore Travel NewsReagan is a Level 3 airport, meaning it has constrained capacity due to available infrastructure. Combined with a shortage of air traffic controllers and other issues meant many frustrating delays last summer, which is peak travel time.Slots give an airline the right for an aircraft to take off and land at a specific airport at a designated time.According to CNBC, airlines, such as United and Delta, are applauding the move.Last summer, many airlines reduced the number of flights they offered to avoid big delays.The FAA acknowledges that temporary safety mitigations put in place in re...

Uno leads Malinin after men’s short program in figure skate

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Defending titleholder Shoma Uno of Japan edged American teen Ilia Malinin to lead the men’s short program at the world figure skating championships on Thursday.Uno opened with a triple flip at Saitama Super Arena and followed with a quadruple toeloop, double toeloop combination. He finished with a triple axel for a season-best 104.63 points, 4.25 ahead of Malinin.“I was quite worried about my jumps heading into this competition,” Uno said. “But I was able to get through my program with no major mistakes and am happy with the result.”Cha Jun-hwan of South Korea was third with 99.64.Skating to “I Put A Spell On You,” Malinin received 100.38 points after a powerful routine that featured a quadruple lutz, triple toeloop combination, a quad toeloop and a triple axel.“I’ve been working for this moment my whole life,” Malinin said. “It was an amazing moment for me. This gives me a lot of motivation and self-confidence for the free skate.”Coache...

Altisource: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

CHRISTIANSTED, Virgin Islands (AP) — CHRISTIANSTED, Virgin Islands (AP) — Altisource Asset Management Corp. (AAMC) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.1 million in its fourth quarter.The Christiansted, Virgin Islands-based company said it had a loss of $2.31 per share.The asset manager posted revenue of $2.5 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $15.9 million, or $5.64 per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $5 million.Altisource shares have more than doubled since the beginning of the year. The stock has more than tripled 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 AAMC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AAMCSource

Bank of England hikes rates by quarter-point, following US Federal Reserve in focusing on inflation despite bank turmoil

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Bank of England hikes rates by quarter-point, following US Federal Reserve in focusing on inflation despite bank turmoil.Source

You can now renew your vehicle registration at kiosks at these stores

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:15:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As the state begins to crack down on late car registrations, some counties are now offering the service at kiosks inside grocery stores.Say goodbye to that trip to the DMV and waiting for hours, Denver announced on Tuesday that residents can now renew their vehicle registration using the Colorado MV Express kiosks located in grocery stores throughout the state.The following vehicle registrations can be renewed at the kiosks:AutomobilesPickup trucksMotorcyclesCoaches and park trailersIn addition to vehicle registration, the kiosks also let you check the status of a vehicle title and print a duplicate vehicle registration. Expired tags? Here’s how much it will cost you The Denver kiosks are located at the following stores:Safeway on 200 Quebec St.King Soopers on 2750 S. Colorado Blvd.King Soopers on 2810 Quebec St.King Soopers on 3100 S. Sheridan Blvd.King Soopers on 1331 Speer Blvd. Additional locations that can be used in other counties can be found here. “In addi...