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Based on a true story, ‘Treasure Hunt: The Ride’ close to opening in Cannery Row

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

MONTEREY – Artifacts that bring you back to a time when pirates and treasures could be found in the waters off the Monterey Peninsula, have been recreated with a themed immersive adventure ride on historic Cannery Row.Based on a true story that dates back to 1818, Treasure Hunt: The Ride takes participants on a tour through the caverns of Cannery Row. The themed ride, developed by the Daniels Wood Land and Sally Dark Rides companies, hopes to open soon.“There was a pirate that sacked Monterey in the 1800s,” general manager Jeff Mosier said. “That is the theme of the ride, with some added twists that make it entertaining for all ages.”The ride – a first of its kind in Monterey – is getting its final touchups. It’s located under Sly Mcflys, 700 Cannery Row.The plan that evolved two years ago is themed with treasures, pirates, ghosts, even a 180-year-old piano throughout the 8,400-square-foot tracked adventure, providing its own unique appeal.“We have gone a little over budget,” Mosier...

Northern California man found guilty of killing man and teen son, roosters at marijuana grow

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

A Willits man was convicted this week of murdering a man and his 17-year-old son at a marijuana cultivation site on Sherwood Road, the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office reported.According to the office of DA David Eyster, Christopher W. Gamble, 48, of Willits, was found guilty in Mendocino County Superior Court Monday of two counts of murder in the deaths of Ulises Andrade Ayala, age not provided, and of his 17-year-old son, Anwar Ayala Rodriguez.According to press releases from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, the bodies of two people were found in the 20000 block of Timber Road in late April of 2021. Investigators soon arrested Gamble in connection with their deaths, which were later determined to have occurred at a cultivation site on Sherwood Road on April 26.In addition to the homicides, Gamble was also charged with animal abuse of roosters. According to court documents, Gamble “willfully, unlawfully, maliciously and intentionally (did) maim, mutilate, torture, ...

Aeglea: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Aeglea Biotherapeutics Inc. (AGLE) on Thursday reported a loss of $18.4 million in its first quarter.The Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 20 cents per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $198,000 in the period.The company’s shares closed at 16 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $1.47._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AGLE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AGLESource

Carrols Restaurant: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. (TAST) on Thursday reported net income of $864,000 in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Syracuse, New York-based company said it had profit of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The restaurant operator posted revenue of $445.2 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 TAST at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TASTSource

Apyx: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Apyx Medical Corporation (APYX) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.5 million in its first quarter.The Clearwater, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share.The medical device maker posted revenue of $12.1 million in the period.Apyx expects full-year revenue in the range of $59 million to $62 million.The company’s shares closed at $3.48. A year ago, they were trading at $3.43._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on APYX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/APYXSource

Charles River: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Charles River Laboratories International Inc. (CRL) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $103.1 million.The Wilmington, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of $2.01 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $2.78 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.59 per share.The medical research equipment and services provider posted revenue of $1.03 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $988.1 million.Charles River expects full-year earnings in the range of $9.90 to $10.90 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 CRL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRLSource

Bank of England raises its main UK interest rate by quarter of a percentage point to 15-year high of 4.5%

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Bank of England raises its main UK interest rate by quarter of a percentage point to 15-year high of 4.5%.Source

9 railcars from Norfolk Southern train derail in Pennsylvania, no hazardous chemicals on board

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Nine railcars from a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Pennsylvania, with no hazardous chemicals on board and no reported injuries, fire department and company officials said. The derailment happened late Wednesday outside of New Castle, the company said in a statement.“Our crews responded immediately and are actively working at the site,” the statement said. The New Castle Fire Department said that at least some of the cars that derailed contained paraffin wax, which is used to make candles, and soybeans.New Castle is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania-Ohio state line.The derailment comes amid heightened attention to rail safety nationwide after a fiery derailment in February of Norfolk Southern railcars in East Palestine, Ohio. Half of the town’s 5,000 residents were evacuated as emergency responders burned off chemicals to prevent an uncontrolled explosion.The company has renewed a promise to create a fund ...

Dillard’s: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $201.5 million.The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had net income of $11.85 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $11.77 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $9.07 per share.The department store operator posted revenue of $1.58 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.57 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DDS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DDSSource

Premier League season reaches final weeks with Man City leading Arsenal in title race

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:50:40 GMT

The title race between Manchester City and Arsenal is headed to the wire. The fight for Champions League qualification has tightened up. It’s surely down to two from a group of four teams for relegation.There’s so much still to play for in the Premier League with only two weeks remaining.Here’s a look at the state of play at the top and the bottom:TITLE RACEAs many expected, defending champion Manchester City has produced its trademark end-of-season burst to move into first place ahead of long-time leader Arsenal, which stuttered just when a first title since 2004 was looming into view.City — enjoying a 10-match winning run in the league — leads by one point with four games left, one more than Arsenal.It’s far from over, however. City has the tougher run-in, with games to come at an Everton team fighting relegation, at home against Chelsea, and then at Brighton and Brentford — two of the more surprising teams this season with good home records. City also has ...