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IndyCar banking on new docuseries to boost interest

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The first episode of “100 Days to Indy” featured a behind the scenes look at the IndyCar series and its personalities, and even a shirtless Josef Newgarden.It’s meant to lure in new fans, after all.“They made sure that Josef Newgarden was shirtless for the first half, which is a really good idea to get the audience in,” fellow driver David Malukas joked Friday.IndyCar drivers got to see the show’s premiere either in Long Beach, California, or Thursday night before convening for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix this weekend. The six-part documentary series, produced by Penske Entertainment and VICE Media Group, debuted on The CW Network. It’s a showcase for a series that competes with NASCAR and Formula One for viewers — and IndyCar is hoping it helps bring a jolt of popularity with the crown jewel Indianapolis 500 coming up.Newgarden said the series “can be really, really intimidating” for new fans trying to figure out what’s going on. &#...

Amazon, Snap fall; Intel, Mondelez rise

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Amazon.com Inc., down $4.37 to $105.45.The retail giant reported strong financial results, but growth for its cloud computing unit continued to slow.T-Mobile US Inc., down $6.04 to $143.90.The wireless carrier’s first-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts.Intel Corp., up $1.20 to $31.06.The world’s largest chipmaker beat analysts’ first-quarter financial forecasts.Mondelez International Inc., up $2.90 to $76.72.The maker of Oreo cookies, Cadbury chocolate and Trident reported strong first-quarter earnings.First Solar Inc., down $18.25 to $182.58.The solar technology company reported disappointing first-quarter financial results.Snap Inc., down $1.79 to $8.71.The company behind Snapchat reported weak first-quarter revenue.Colgate-Palmolive Co., up $1.87 to $79.80.The maker of Colgate toothpaste and other consumer products reported strong first-quarter earnings.Skechers USA In...

Alcaraz survives scare in Madrid opener; Swiatek wins

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz clenched both fists and roared “Vamos! Vamos! Vamos!” at the packed stands of the Madrid Open.His war cry of “Let’s go!” in Spanish draws motivation for Alcaraz when he faces difficulty, and revs up his fans. It worked yet again.The defending champion survived a tougher-than-expected test by 41st-ranked Emil Ruusuvuori in his opening match on Friday.Alcaraz was on the brink of an early upset before he dug down for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over his Finnish opponent.The Spanish teenager, who turns 20 next week, saved five break points in what turned out to be a critical game to remain level at 3-3 in the second set. In the next game, Alcaraz secured his first break to turn the second-round match in his favor.Alcaraz jokingly apologized to the partisan crowd for the close call.“It wasn’t just a scare for them, it was (a scare) for me, too,” Alcaraz said. “I am just happy I could get this very difficult win. . . . Maybe people think that I should win easily o...

Sisecam Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Sisecam Resources LP (SIRE) on Friday reported profit of $19.9 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of 99 cents.The trona ore mining company posted revenue of $207.1 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 SIRE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SIRESource

New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

Congressional investigators said in a report Friday that an increase in flight cancellations as travel recovered from the pandemic was due mostly to factors that airlines controlled, including cancellations for maintenance issues or lack of a crew.The Government Accountability Office also said airlines are taking longer to recover from disruptions such as storms. Surges in cancellations in late 2021 and early 2022 lasted longer than they did before the pandemic, the GAO said.Much of the increase in airline-caused cancellations has occurred at budget airlines, but the largest carriers have also made more unforced errors, according to government data.Airlines have clashed with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over blame for high rates of canceled and delayed flights in the past two years. Airlines argue that the government is at fault for not having enough air traffic controllers, while Buttigieg has blamed the carriers.The GAO report was requested by Republican leaders of the ...

Entra en vigor ley que amplía protecciones a madres lactantes que trabajan

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

WASHINGTON – Una ley que amplía las protecciones en el lugar de trabajo a las madres lactantes en Estados Unidos entró en vigor este viernes para garantizar que las empleadas tengan derecho a tiempo y a un sitio reservado para amamantar a sus bebés.Gracias a la norma “Suministro de Protecciones Maternales Urgentes para Madres Lactantes”, conocida en inglés como ley PUMP, las trabajadoras podrán denunciar a sus empleadores si no cumplen con la ley, que requiere a las compañías disponer de un espacio privado, que no sea un baño, y de darles el tiempo necesario para alimentar a sus bebés.La regulación fue aprobada por el Congreso en diciembre pasado, con el apoyo de ambos partidos, y fue firmada por el presidente, Joe Biden, a finales de 2022. ICE expande su política de no arrestar a embarazadas e incluye a madres lactantes o en postparto Reporte: vacunas de Pfizer y Moderna son efectivas en embarazadas y lactantes ...

Suns, Mercury unveil local media deal with RSNs struggling

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury announced a new media rights deal on Friday that could pave the way for local sports broadcasts following the much-publicized struggles of regional sports networks.The Suns have partnered with Gray Television Inc., which includes three local TV affiliates, and Kiswe, which provides live streaming. Suns and Mercury games will be available for nearly 2.8 million households in Arizona, which the teams say more than triples the current number of Arizona homes both can reach.Games will be available in the Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma media markets.Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment in February.Diamond owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports banner. Those networks have the rights to 42 professional teams — 14 baseball, 16 NBA and 12 NHL, including the Suns.The company ha...

Boulder ambulance in rollover crash

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Boulder Police Department and Boulder Fire-Rescue responded to a rollover crash involving an ambulance Friday afternoon.The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Arapahoe Avenue and 55th Street.According to BPD, the American Medical Response ambulance was responding to an emergency and was hit by a Chevy Impala. The driver of the Chevy Impala, a 25-year-old man, was given two summonses. One was for careless driving and the other for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. An Ambulance was hit by a Chevy Impala Friday afternoon on its way to a call. 4/28/2023. Credit: Boulder Police Department 4/28/2023.An Ambulance was hit by a Chevy Impala Friday afternoon on its way to a call. 4/28/2023. Credit: Boulder Police Department 4/28/2023.No patients were in the ambulance, however an EMT student riding along experienced minor injuries. I-70 traffic stops planned in Glenwood Canyon BPD said the original emergency call the ambulance was respondi...

Reward increased in American Elm double homicide

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The reward for information about the shooting deaths of two employees at American Elm has been increased, Metro Denver Crime Stoppers announced Friday.Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio Gutierrez Morales were killed in a shooting inside the restaurant located on the corner of 38th Avenue and Raleigh Street in the West Highlands. Loved ones mourning after double homicide at Denver restaurant The initial reward for information was set at $2,000 and it has now been increased to $5,000.Limited details have been released about what happened, but the two were killed just after noon on Monday at the restaurant.“The American Elm team is completely devastated by today’s tragic events. We are focused on providing our staff mental health support and will be closed for the rest of the week. We are cooperating fully with the Denver Police Department in their ongoing investigation and will not be providing any further comment at this time out of respect for the families and...

Meet Duncan: Denver Zoo's newest Asian elephant bachelor

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:04:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Zoo's newest bachelor just joined the Asian elephant herd. The 9-year-old, 7,700 lb. elephant is named is Duncan. He enjoys cantaloupe and alfalfa hay, and you might find him enjoying a swim, especially if its raining, according to his former keepers at the Houston Zoo. Duncan, the 9-year-old and 7,700 lb. Asian elephant has joined the bachelor herd at the Denver Zoo. (Denver Zoo)Duncan, the 9-year-old and 7,700 lb. Asian elephant has joined the bachelor herd at the Denver Zoo. (Denver Zoo)Duncan, the 9-year-old and 7,700 lb. Asian elephant has joined the bachelor herd at the Denver Zoo. (Denver Zoo)He came to the Denver Zoo at the recommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Asian Elephant Species Survival Plan, as the Denver Zoo can provide the facilities and expertise for male elephants to thrive, according to a press release from the Denver Zoo.The Denver Zoo said that male elephants experience an annual hormonal cycle marked by high levels...