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A California pilot accused of threatening to shoot a commercial airline captain is an Air Force Reserve officer

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

By MEAD GRUVER, DAVID KOENIG and LOLITA BALDOR | Associated PressCHEYENNE, Wyo.  — A pilot accused of threatening to shoot a commercial airline captain if they diverted their flight to give a passenger medical attention is an Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel who was relieved of command for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.Jonathan J. Dunn’s military service came to light in a Utah U.S. Attorney’s Office filing Thursday in which a judge was asked to delay his arraignment for 45 to 60 days to allow time for the U.S. military to bring Dunn back from overseas.Dunn was indicted Oct. 18 and charged with interfering with a flight crew over the alleged in-flight incident in August 2022. The Transportation Department’s inspector general had said Dunn threatened to shoot the captain during the disagreement over whether to divert because of the passenger’s medical issue.Dunn was afterward sent on orders to Ramstein Air Base in Germany, training to serve at the 603rd Air Operations Cente...

Woman loses leg in attack by pit bulls in her yard

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

By Pat Reavy | KSL.comTAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KSL) — A Taylorsville, Utah woman was hospitalized in critical condition after police say she was attacked by her son’s dogs in her own yard, leaving her with “extensive injuries” to her legs, hands and face.One of the 63-year-old woman’s legs had to be amputated by doctors, according to Taylorsville police. Officers were forced to fatally shoot one of the “violent” pit bulls when it also threatened officers, according to police.As of Thursday afternoon, the woman remained hospitalized in critical condition and police had not yet been able to speak to her to ask what led up to the attack.The incident happened about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the woman’s home near 4800 South and 2900 West. The woman called 911 while injured and still in her backyard to report “she had been attacked and bitten by several dogs who are owned by her son,” according to a prepared statement from police.“Th...

2023 El Niño: New maps reveal who could see more snow this winter

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

By Mary Gilbert | CNN MeteorologistAs the US gears up for a winter heavily influenced by the first strong El Niño in years, scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have released maps that offer insight into where snow could pile up.El Niño – a natural ocean and weather pattern in the tropical Pacific – is forecast to reach the most significant level since a very strong El Niño in 2015-2016 fostered the warmest winter on record across the contiguous US, according to NOAA.While no two El Niño winters are the same, the pattern typically brings wetter and cooler weather to the southern US while the north becomes drier and warmer. And that’s exactly what’s expected this winter.However, wetter weather doesn’t necessarily mean more snow. And when it does snow, amounts can vary wildly from one location to the next.This is where the new maps come in. They show where snow is more or less likely during El Niño winters compared to average.There’s just one caveat: these...

U.S. Cellular: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — United States Cellular Corp. (USM) on Friday reported third-quarter earnings of $23 million.On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had profit of 26 cents.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 6 cents per share.The wireless telecommunications service provider posted revenue of $963 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $975.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on USM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/USMSource

Plains GP: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) on Friday reported profit of $29 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of 15 cents.The oil and gas holding company posted revenue of $12.07 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $12.82 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAGP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PAGPSource

Plains All American: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Plains All American Pipeline L.P. (PAA) on Friday reported third-quarter net income of $203 million.The Houston-based company said it had net income of 20 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 35 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 24 cents per share.The oil and gas transportation and storage company posted revenue of $12.07 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $15.42 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PAASource

Lazy Days Holdings: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lazy Days Holdings, Inc. (LAZY) on Friday reported a loss of $5.6 million in its third quarter.The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 48 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to 29 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $280.7 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 LAZY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LAZYSource

W.P. Carey: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — W.P. Carey Inc. (WPC) on Friday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter.The New York-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $284.4 million, or $1.32 per share, in the period.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $125 million, or 58 cents per share.The real estate investment trust, based in New York, posted revenue of $448.6 million in the period.W.P. Carey expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $5.17 to $5.23 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 WPC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WPCSource

E.W. Scripps: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — CINCINNATI (AP) — E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) on Friday reported a loss of $3.7 million in its third quarter.The Cincinnati-based company said it had a loss of 19 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs, came to 15 cents per share.The television and radio company posted revenue of $566.5 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 SSP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SSPSource

Dominion Energy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:58:58 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dominion Energy Inc. (D) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $163 million.The Richmond, Virginia-based company said it had net income of 17 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 77 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 78 cents per share.The energy company posted revenue of $3.81 billion in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.27 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Dominion Energy expects its per-share earnings to be 35 cents. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had forecast adjusted earnings per share of $1.08._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on D at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DSource