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Putin calls for closer Russia-China cooperation on military satellites and prospective weapons

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin told a senior Chinese military official Wednesday that Moscow and Beijing should expand their cooperation on military satellites and other prospective defense technologies— a statement that signaled increasingly close defense links between the allies.Putin spoke in televised remarks at the start of his meeting with Gen. Zhang Youxia, who is China’s second-ranking military official and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission. The Russian leader emphasized the importance of developing closer military links, noting that cooperation in high-tech spheres now takes priority.“I mean space, including high-orbit assets, and new prospective types of weapons that will ensure strategic security of both Russia and the People’s Republic of China,” Putin said without elaboration.He emphasized that while “Russia and China aren’t building any military alliances based on Cold War patterns,” their cooperation is a “serious factor in stabili...

Lipocine: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lipocine Inc. (LPCN) on Wednesday reported a loss of $6.7 million in its third quarter.The Salt Lake City-based company said it had a loss of $1.27 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 LPCN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LPCNSource

Southwest Gas: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — Southwest Gas Corp. (SWX) on Wednesday reported profit of $3.2 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Las Vegas-based company said it had net income of 4 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 10 cents per share.The natural gas company posted revenue of $1.17 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SWX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SWXSource

Kellanova: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — Kellanova (K) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $269 million.The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 78 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.03 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 91 cents per share.The the maker of Pringles and other snacks posted revenue of $3.94 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.02 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on K at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KSource

Global Indemnity: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Global Indemnity PLC (GBLI) on Wednesday reported profit of $7.7 million in its third quarter.The Wilmington, Delaware-based company said it had net income of 55 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 5 cents per share.The insurance and reinsurance holding company posted revenue of $126.1 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GBLI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GBLISource

Food Bank of the Rockies provides meals to Denver Health patients

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An existing partnership between Denver Health and the Food Bank of the Rockies is expanding due to increased need. The goal is to provide Denver Health patients in need with nutritious food. Food Bank of the Rockies started hearing from a handful of health providers in the metro that patients in the hospital were not sure where their next meal would come from, so they teamed up.People with really complex medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and who have said they're struggling with food insecurity are eligible to get a box delivered weekly from the food bank. The box has heart-healthy staples as well as 5 pounds of fresh produce. Colorado ranks high in annual wildfire smoke-related deaths The food bank has registered dieticians on their team to help with what should go in the boxes, like lean protein items, low-fat milk, and nutrient-dense snacks, on top of fruit and veggies.With over five clinics, the food bank has about 2...

Colorado ranks high in annual wildfire smoke-related deaths

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A recent study found Colorado ranks among the top states for wildfire smoke-related deaths.A study published in the American Thoracic Society compares the impact of wildfire pollution on different states.This study used estimates for every monitored county and city in the U.S. for the health impacts of outdoor pollution concentrations, using Environmental Protection Agency design values for 2018-2020. Spring Creek wildfire has burned over 200 acres, UCR said Part of the study compared the states with the highest mortality rates from wildfire smoke in the country. These numbers are the annual estimate.Colorado made the top 10.States with highest death tolls from wildfire smokeCalifornia (1,768)Oregon (298)Texas (169)Washington (165)Florida (131)Georgia (111)Arizona (91)Colorado (87)Alabama (85)North Carolina (74)The study estimates that Colorado's annual death rate due to air pollution from wildland fires is a low estimate of 87 excess deaths per year, but it could ...

Photo: Poudre firefighter saves kitten from pipe

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Just like in the movies, a local firefighter saved a kitten. Except this cat wasn't stuck in a tree. The Poudre Fire Authority found this kitty in a six-foot-down, four-inch wide pipe. Colorado ranks high in annual wildfire smoke-related deaths Scooping up the kitten wasn't an option. A crew member had to resort to a not-so-common technique to grab the kitten.Firefighter saves kitten (Courtesy of Poudre Fire Authority) Why are buildings lit green in Denver this week? Poudre Fire posted on X that a crew member lassoed the kitten and pulled it up through the pipe. Both the kitten and the firefighter posed for an adorable picture after the ordeal.The kitten's mom was waiting and watching nearby. They are reunited, and hopefully not getting into any more tight situations.

‘She was huge’: Python hunters wrestle 17-foot snake in Florida Everglades

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

FLORIDA EVERGLADES (WSVN) — A group of python hunters found themselves in an epic battle against a colossal 17-foot snake, a showdown that will be etched in their memories forever.Mike Elfenbein, accompanied by his 17-year-old son Cole, embarked on a python hunting trip they won’t soon forget. “I think he’s still on cloud nine,” said Elfenbein about his son. “You’ll go 10 times and not catch anything and go one time and everything changes.” Their encounter with the massive snake unfolded in Big Cypress National Preserve on Friday. What they thought was an alligator turned out to be a monstrous python, and the situation escalated when a stranger in another pickup truck attempted to grab the snake, only to be dragged toward a canal. The struggle to subdue the massive serpent ensued. “That was when I realized it was either we do something now or this wasn’t going to end good,” Elfenbein recounted. “So I grabbed her...

Voters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — and the 1st woman

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:35:07 GMT

Voters elected two women for the first time to lead Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s second-largest county, installing Democrat Cherelle Parker as the 100th mayor of the state’s largest city and Democrat Sara Innamorato as executive of the county that includes Pittsburgh.Parker, 51, who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, emerged from a crowded field in the May party primary as the only leading Black candidate and was heavily favored over Republican David Oh in the Democratic stronghold city. She will replace Democrat Jim Kenney, who was ineligible for reelection due to term limits.Across the state in Allegheny County, Innamorato, 37, defeated Republican Joe Rockey, a political newcomer. The former state legislator who campaigned on progressive models to modernize county government will replace Democrat Rich Fitzgerald, who has served in the role since 2012 and was ineligible for reelection due to term limits.The races...