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Stock market today: Global shares mixed ahead of release of US retail sales and factory data

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were trading mixed on Tuesday ahead of the release of U.S. retail sales and factory data. European shares opened higher after many Asian markets retreated. U.S. futures were little changed and oil prices advanced. Tuesday will bring updates on sales at U.S. retailers and on factory output. Strong spending by U.S. consumers has been one of the main reasons for the economy’s resilience, driven by a remarkably sturdy job market.This week also will bring a slew of corporate earnings reports that investors are looking to for signs of where profits for U.S. companies are heading. France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2% in early trading to 7,305.28. Germany’s DAX edged up less than 0.1% to 16,080.15. Britain’s FTSE 100 added 0.2% to 7,423.32. The future for the S&P 500 was virtually unchanged. That for the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.1% higher. On Monday, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, while the Dow added 0.2% and the Nasdaq climbed 0.9%.In Asian t...

Toronto area Metro grocery workers could strike as soon as tonight: Unifor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

TORONTO — Metro grocery store workers in the Greater Toronto Area are gearing up to strike as early as tonight, as bargaining continues between the retailer and some 3,700 employees.Employees at 27 Metro stores in the GTA could strike as early as 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday. Unifor, the national union representing the Metro workers, called a strike vote before bargaining began, garnering 100 per cent support for the job action if a deal cannot be reached.The union says progress has been made since negotiations began June 26, but major wage, benefit and other monetary issues remain outstanding.Unifor national president Lana Payne says the bargaining committee is prepared to negotiate day and night to get a fair deal for workers.She says Metro employees deserve an agreement that addresses affordability challenges and helps workers benefit from the company’s profits. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2023.Companies in this story: (TSX:MRU)The Canadian Press

Mystery object that washed up on the Australian coast may be space junk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Authorities were investigating on Tuesday whether a cylindrical object about the size of a small car that washed up on a remote Australian beach is space junk from a foreign rocket.Police had cordoned off the barnacle-encrusted object after it was discovered at Green Head about 250 kilometers (155 miles) north of the city of Perth late Sunday.The Australian Space Agency said it was liaising with other space agencies to identify the object, which appears to be partly made of a woven material.“The object could be from a foreign space launch vehicle and we are liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide more information,” the agency tweeted. Four things to know about the rapidly changing housing market European Space Agency engineer Andrea Boyd said her colleagues believed the item that washed up from the Indian Ocean fell from an Indian rocket while launching a satellite.“We’re pretty sure, based on the shape and the size, it is an upper-s...

Century old records coming down with ongoing heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- We'll continue to rewrite records this week as July's relentless heatwave rolls on.Austin's forecast high of 108° today is likely to take down the 100-year-old daily record high of 107°. Sunshine, dry skies and southerly winds (10-15 mph) can be expected areawide.Tuesday afternoon forecast highsDue to the intense heat, Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories remain in place through 9 p.m. tonight.Heat alerts in effect through 9 p.m. tonight (TUE)One of the strongest heat domes ever observed over the desert southwest is moving toward Texas through midweek, potentially leading to high temperatures as hot as 109-110° in some areas -- 10-15 degrees hotter than July averages.Record-setting heat dome is coming our wayThe first 17 days of this month have produced an average temperature of 90.4°. This is the second hottest start to any July, topped by 90.5° the first 16 days of last year.What's more? We're expecting to set a new record for the longest stretch of 105° or...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: If I break something in the supermarket, do I have to pay for it?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Christina and it's about grocery store etiquette. Here's her email. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I was recently doing my grocery shopping at my favorite supermarket when I ran into a friend. We stopped to chat, and while I was chatting I reached for a jar of sauce, and I dropped it. I felt so bad. The glass shattered everywhere, spreading sauce all over the aisle. And yes, they even made the infamous "clean up in Aisle 7" announcement. I apologized to the person cleaning it up and told my friend I should focus on my shopping and that I would talk with her later. But then my friend asked if I was going to go to customer service to pay for the sauce? I couldn't believe it. I said no, it was an accident. She said anytime she broke something, she paid for it. I don't know if I believe that. I didn't pay for it, but now I'm wondering, is it an unspok...

Flooding damages parts of Saratoga National Historical Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

STILLWATER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rainfall Sunday night caused flash flooding in parts of Saratoga National Historical Park. The flooding caused significant damages to some roads and trails. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The park’s eastern entrance at Route 4, the Park Entrance Road just east of the Battlefield Tour Road, and all the hiking trails at the Saratoga Battlefield are closed indefinitely due to the damage. "Evaluations of the damage continue, but early indications are that significant repairs will be needed to safely reopen the affected areas," said the park.Currently, Saratoga National Historical Park can only be accessed through the western entrance from Route 32. The Visitor Center, Battlefield Tour Road, Schuyler House, Sword Surrender Site Grounds, and Monument grounds will continue to operate as normal. Clean up in Round Lake after sudden, fierce storm This comes as the storm also caused flooding in Round La...

Ask Amy: Closet shopper’s regift reveals uncomfortable dynamic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter-in-law is extremely close to her family and although she tries to show affection for us, it’s only out of obligation.A few years ago, I purchased a very expensive handbag (which I couldn’t afford) as a Christmas gift for her.On occasions I’ve been asked to clean their house and while cleaning I’ve seen the handbag in her closet.This past Christmas, I received the same bag from her.It is obvious about what transpired: While she and my son bought luxurious gifts for her family, she went shopping in her closet for me.She’s a good person but can be manipulative and narcissistic at times.I feel disrespected and unappreciated for everything I do for them (which is a lot).I would like to address her (or the two of them) about this, but I’m not sure how.A part of me just wants to put the bag back in their closet to see if I receive it a second time, or to give her instructions on how to properly “regift,” which includes putting the name of...

Thousands evacuated as firefighters battle to control La Palma wildfire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

Firefighters were trying to contain a wildfire which burned out of control and forced the evacuation of at least 4,000 people on the Spanish island of La Palma, authorities said on Sunday.The fire on La Palma started in the early hours of Saturday in El Pinar de Puntagorda, a wooded area in the north of the island, necessitating the evacuation of people from the villages of Puntagorda and neighbouring Tijarafe.Ten aerial units and 300 firefighters on the ground sought to bring the wildfire under control on the island, which forms part of the Canaries archipelago off the coast of western Africa and which has suffered extreme temperatures similar to those seen in a heatwave afflicting southern Europe.“Difficult, it was a bit difficult because of the shifting wind and the heat of the last days but we are holding on,” Jose Fernandez, 46, a firefighter, said.Firefighters were burning an area to ensure the blaze stopped at a road and did not spread further.“Now we are going to do a techni...

Single-family house sells in San Ramon for $2.3 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

1071 Chancery Way – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 1000 block of Chancery Way in San Ramon was sold on June 30, 2023 for $2,310,000, or $758 per square foot. The house, built in 2005, has an interior space of 3,047 square feet. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is equipped with central A/C. In addition, the house includes an attached three-car garage. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 6,285 square feet.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:A 3,317-square-foot home on the 1000 block of Chancery Way in San Ramon sold in May 2023, for $2,300,000, a price per square foot of $693. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 3,474-square-foot home on Rodriguez Court in San Ramon sold for $2,425,000, a price per square foot of $698. The home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Sherwood Court, San Ramon, in May 2023, a 4,176-square-foot home was sold fo...

Bridge: July 18, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT

“I’ve blamed her crazy plays on those glasses,” Cy the Cynic told me, “but she got me for the second time this week. I think she’s an expert masquerading as a little old lady.”Minnie Bottoms wears old bifocals that make her mix up kings and jacks, often to her opponents’ dismay. Cy has been her chief victim.“Minnie was East,” Cy said, showing me today’s deal. “Against my 3NT West led the jack of spades, and Minnie played the eight(!) on dummy’s queen. When I led a diamond next, West won and led his last spade, forcing out my ace. I could win only eight tricks before Minnie took her ace of diamonds and good spades.”JACK OF SPADES“She thought her spades were J-10-8-7-6-4-2 and West’s jack was the king,” I said.“I’m not so sure,” the Cynic growled. “Her defense was correct. If she covers the queen of spades, I duck and break the defenders’ communication.”&...