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Meet Olivia and Mazie, OCFA-sponsored search-and-rescue dogs aiding in Maui

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

Olivia and Mazie, a pair of experienced detection dogs from the Orange County-based Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 5, have journeyed to Maui along with their local handlers to help in the massive recovery efforts following the deadly wildfires that have devastated the island.Olivia, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Mazie, a six-and-a-half-year-old Black Lab, are being joined by their handlers and search team members, 48-year-old Eric Darling and 58-year-old Julie Kirk-Purcell. They are prepared for a 14-day mission, but the deployment could turn out to be longer.The search and rescue task force is sponsored by the Orange County Fire Authority.Julie Kirk-Purcell, an Irvine Valley College art professor and Olivia, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois who turns ten next month, and previously worked the 2022 Hurricane Ian disaster in Florida and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division. (Courtesy of OCFA) Retired firefighter Eric Darling and Mazie, a six-and-a-ha...

Target posts weak sales in Q2, hurt by negative reaction to Pride merchandise, inflation.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s second quarter sales were hit by inflation and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise.The Minneapolis retailer expects high interest rates, which makes credit cards more expensive to use, and higher prices on food to continue to put a strain on customers and on Wednesday, the chain cut its profit expectations for the year. In lowering its forecast, Target also cited the end of the student loan moratorium, which had provided one-time college students a little more financial breathing room. Profit came in above expectations, however, as the Minneapolis chain brought inventories closer in line with cautionary spending on discretionary items by customers. Shares surged more than 8% in pre-market trading, even though Target slashed its annual profit forecast. Target is among the first major U.S. retailers to report quarterly financial results and the impact of rising prices and elevated interest on...

Brinker International: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Brinker International Inc. (EAT) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $54.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had profit of $1.19. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.39 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.30 per share.The operator of restaurant chains Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy posted revenue of $1.08 billion in the period, meeting Street forecasts.For the year, the company reported profit of $102.6 million, or $2.28 per share. Revenue was reported as $4.13 billion.Brinker International expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.15 to $3.55 per share, with revenue in the range of $4.27 billion to $4.35 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment...

“No es una conducta normal”: esto dicen Chris Christie, DeSantis y otros rivales republicanos de Trump en 2024 sobre la acusación de Georgia

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

(CNN) — Los mayores detractores de Donald Trump en la carrera presidencial republicana de 2024 ofrecieron reacciones mixtas este martes a la acusación del expresidente por parte de un jurado investigador de Georgia.Trump se ha mantenido desafiante ante los nuevos cargos contra él y otras 18 personas derivados de sus esfuerzos por anular su derrota electoral de 2020. Ahora enfrenta cuatro acusaciones separadas al tiempo que aspira a la presidencia como el favorito para la candidatura republicana.Dos rivales argumentaron que los cargos que enfrenta Trump en el condado de Fulton son similares a los cargos de interferencia electoral presentados por el fiscal especial federal Jack Smith en Washington, y dijeron que el caso federal debería tener prioridad.Todos los casos en los que Donald Trump ha sido acusado, resumidosJurado investigador aprueba 10 cargos en caso contra Trump 3:55Esto es lo que dicen los opositores republicanos de Trump en 2024 sobre la última acusación:Chris Chri...

Muere un niño de 6 años tras recibir un disparo de un niño de 9 dentro de su casa

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

(CNN) — Un niño de seis años murió luego de recibir un disparo de un niño de 9 años este lunes por la tarde, dijo el subjefe de la oficina del alguacil de Jacksonville, J.D. Stronko, en una conferencia de prensa.Los dos niños estaban dentro de una residencia con un adulto este lunes por la tarde, dijo Stonko.El niño de 9 años pudo agarrar un arma y le disparó al niño de 6 años en la cabeza. Fue transportado a un hospital local donde murió a causa de su herida.La madre del niño de 6 años que disparó a su maestra se declara culpable de negligencia infantilLa policía interrogó al adulto dentro de la casa, pero hasta el momento nadie ha sido acusado por el incidente, que sigue siendo una investigación activa, dijo Stonko.Debido a la ley de Marsy, las autoridades no divulgan la relación entre los niños y el adulto, agregó.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Target: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target Corp. (TGT) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $835 million.The Minneapolis-based company said it had profit of $1.80 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 16 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.41 per share.The retailer posted revenue of $24.77 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25.26 billion.For the current quarter ending in October, Target expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.20 to $1.60.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $7 to $8 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 TGT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGTSource

Thornton hit-and-run suspect arrested following police pursuit

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A hit-and-run suspect was arrested after he led police on a pursuit and barricaded himself inside his car.On Tuesday night, the Thornton Police Department received a call about a crash involving a pedestrian near 84th Avenue and Interstate 25.The male driver took off and left the victim with serious injuries.According to police, the suspect stopped not too far from the original scene of the hit-and-run and barricaded himself inside the car when police approached. Body camera video shows deputy save choking baby Thornton Police deployed a K-9 in an attempt to get the suspect to surrender.The suspect fled again and continued to drive down Washington Street to 84th Avenue. Eventually, police said the man stopped on the on-ramp to I-25. It is unknown at this time if the suspect crashed or if police caused the crash.Thornton police said the man was taken into custody with minor injuries. Police have not said what charges the driver will face.

During Colorado tarantula migration females see males as a tasty snack

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Every fall, male tarantulas will travel up to 20 miles across southeast Colorado to find a mate. While thousands participate in the "mate-gration," around one-third of them won't survive the mating season, and it's partly because females eat them. FOX31 spoke with Sara Stevens, the director of animal collections at the Butterfly Pavilion, who explained that the life span of female tarantulas is much longer than males -- regardless of if they eat the males or not. Thousands of tarantulas migrating across Colorado roads Male tarantulas' life span revolves around their mating period. When male tarantulas become sexually mature, they use courtship behaviors to tap on a female's burrow, almost like knocking on her door. If she's interested, she'll tap back. If she doesn't think he's a viable option, she may try and make him a snack, said Stevens. "So, it's a little bit of a perilous situation if you're the male. It might be the 'Bachelor,' it might be Grubhub, dependin...

Applications for statewide e-bike rebate program open Wednesday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Wednesday, applications for Colorado's e-bike rebate program will open. Interested applicants can apply on the state website starting at 9 a.m.State officials said the selection process is random, and about 2,000 Coloradans will receive a rebate in the first round. According to the website, this first round will be open from 9 a.m. Wednesday till 1 p.m. on Aug. 21.The next round of applications will open up in September and October. Colorado man: ‘The post office thinks I’m dead’ According to the state, rebate options will be split into two groups: moderate and low-income.  Moderate-income deductions start at $500, whereas low-income deductions are at least $1,100. Colorado is offering rebates on e-bikes. (Colorado Energy Office)To qualify for a low-income rebate, a household must be below 80% of the area median income. Moderate-income applicants must have a household income between 80 to 100% of the area median income.The state's vouchers can also help cover equip...

Police arrest suspect following homicide investigation in Coral Springs neighborhood

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:32:23 GMT

The Coral Springs Police Department arrested one person after they investigated a homicide that occurred in an apartment complex.According to officials, they started their investigation around 10 p.m. Monday after calls about a shooting near the 9200 block of Ramblewood Drive. The police department notified the public to avoid the area in a tweet just after their investigation began. Police announced around midnight that they have a suspect in custody. They also added that they will not release the identity of the victim or the suspect until their families have been contacted. Coral Springs PD has been contacted for more information. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.