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United Auto Workers union reaches a tentative contract agreement with Mack Trucks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mack Trucks that covers about 4,000 workers in three states. Mack Trucks confirmed a tentative agreement on a five-year contract early Monday after the UAW announced the deal just before midnight Sunday. “The terms of this tentative agreement would deliver significantly increased wages and continue first-class benefits for Mack employees and their families,” Mack President Stephen Roy said. “At the same time, it would allow the company to successfully compete in the market, and continue making the necessary investments in our people, plants and products.”“Nearly 4,000 UAW members at Mack Truck in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida (UAW Region 8 & Region 9) have a tentative agreement!,” the union said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.The UAW said that more details would become available as members review the tentative deal with Mack, which is owned by Volvo Group. Mack said UAW memb...

Tropical Storm Philippe threatens heavy rains and flash floods in Leeward Islands, forecasters say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Philippe is threatening to unleash heavy rains and flash flooding in the northeastern Caribbean on Monday before eventually spinning north into the open Atlantic, where it could strengthen into a hurricane around midweek, forecasters say.The storm was about 95 miles (155 kilometers) east-southeast of Barbuda on Monday morning. Top sustained winds were at 50 mph (85 kph) with higher gusts, and Philippe was moving west-northwest at 7 mph (11 kph). A tropical storm watch was in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. Forecasters said people in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the storm’s progress as the center of Philippe was forecast to pass near or just northeast of the archipelago on Monday.Philippe was forecast to turn north-northwest by late Tuesday and then north on Wednesday.Rainfall amounts expected through Tuesday include 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) for Antigua and Barbuda and 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) for...

Anscombe continues for injured Biggar for Wales vs Georgia at the Rugby World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

VERSAILLES, France (AP) — Gareth Anscombe will continue as the Wales flyhalf while Dan Biggar is injured after coach Warren Gatland named his team to play Georgia at the Rugby World Cup on Monday three days early.Wales, already through to the quarterfinals with three out of three wins, will secure first place in Pool C if it earns a minimum point against Georgia on Saturday in Nantes.Georgia has a draw and two losses and can’t rise any higher in the pool than its current fourth place.Wales changed six of the starting XV that beat Australia by a record 40-6 in Lyon on Sept. 24.Dewi Lake has come as hooker and captain, Dafydd Jenkins joins Will Rowlands in the second row, and Tommy Reffell was in the back row to give Jac Morgan a rest.Tomos Williams swapped in for Gareth Davies at scrumhalf, and Anscombe starts after replacing Biggar against Australia. Biggar injured a pectoral muscle in the 12th minute and Anscombe booted 23 points, tying Biggar’s Wales game record in Rug...

This Week: Construction spending, trade balance, nonfarm payrolls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:CONSTRUCTION BELLWETHERThe Commerce Department reports its monthly tally of U.S. construction spending Monday.Construction spending has been mostly rising on a monthly basis this year after mostly declining in the back half of 2022. Spending rose 0.7% in July from the previous month, thanks in part to increased spending on single-family homes. Economists predict construction spending rose 0.5% in August.Construction spending, monthly percent change, seasonally adjusted:March 0.6 April 0.3May 2.0June 0.6July 0.7Aug. (est.) 0.5Source: FactSetOUT OF BALANCEThe Commerce Department delivers its monthly snapshot of the nation’s trade gap Thursday.The gap between the value of goods and services the U.S. sells abroad and what it buys widened in July to $65 billion from $63.7 billion the previous month. Demand for cell phones and other items helped lift imports 1.7%, while exports rose 1.6%, amid demand for ...

One dead in 6th and Elm traffic crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Late Monday evening, the Denver Police Department was on the scene at 6th and Elm Street for a single motorist traffic crash.Denver PD posted on X at 10:55 p.m. on Oct. 1 that one person was transported to a local hospital. Man killed by officer during struggle at apartment complex At 6:51 a.m. on Oct. 2, Denver PD tweeted on X that the victim was pronounced deceased.The Office of the Medical Examiner will release the identification and cause of death. FOX31 will update this post when more information becomes available.

Butterfly Pavilion opens limited-time Spiders Around the World

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Butterfly Pavilion kicked off the Halloween creeps by opening a limited-time exhibit featuring spiders from all around the world. These are the most dangerous spiders in Colorado The exhibit, Spiders Around the World, opened Sunday and is only available through the end of October. It showcases more than 20 different species of tarantulas from across the globe.With the new exhibit, the Butterfly Pavilion is also welcoming some new spiders to the Spider Zone, where guests can be immersed in an enclosure with hundreds of free-roaming exotic spiders.The Butterfly Pavilion kicked off the Halloween creeps by opening a limited-time exhibit featuring spiders from all around the world, including this baby tarantula. (Butterfly Pavilion)Plus, the famed tarantula Rosie's offspring will be on display this month. The spiderlings were born in the Butterfly Pavillion's laboratory as part of a breeding program. There will be several baby tarantulas in the new Itsy-Bitsy Spide...

The Miami Marlins have spent decades as an afterthought. Now they’re heading to the playoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kim Ng was well aware of the stakes when she became the Miami Marlins’ general manager in November 2020, stakes that extended well beyond whether she could resuscitate a franchise that’s spent most of its existence fighting for relevance within its own city.The first female GM of a major North American sports franchise understood she was a pioneer. A symbol, too. She embraced the daunting task of taking a franchise with limited support and turning it into a contender while being careful to avoid setting a timetable for success.Timetables invite judgment. Ng simply doesn’t see the world that way.“You’re never sure when it’s all going to come together,” Ng said.So rather than create some arbitrary deadline, Ng focused on the process of drafting and developing talent and sifting through rosters elsewhere in search of pieces she felt might fit.The process gained traction last winter with the hiring of relentlessly upbeat first-year Skip Schumaker, who...

DJ Irie talks annual fundraiser, new additions, and star-studded lineup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

South Florida, get ready for another sensational Irie Weekend as DJ Irie gears up for the 17th annual fundraiser event. In an exclusive interview with 7News’ Mike DiPasquale, DJ Irie shared insights about this year’s Irie Weekend, the event’s evolution, and what to expect.DJ Irie, the man behind the magic, expressed his excitement for this year’s Irie Weekend, highlighting the addition of a tennis tournament alongside the beloved golf event. “It’s like my only chance of the year to get on the greens and hit the balls,” he shared, emphasizing his passion for golf.But this year, the tennis bug has bitten DJ Irie hard. He revealed his newfound love for tennis and his desire to involve the community in this sport. “So, the big, new thing this year is I’m doing a bog tennis tournament, man,” said DJ Irie. “So, I caught the tennis bug. It bit me and it bit me good. I picked up a racket April of last year and haven’t b...

Donald Trump arrives in court for a New York trial scrutinizing his business practices

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump showed up on Monday for a trial in a lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties, after vowing to defend his reputation in a case he calls “a sham.”Trump, who built his political career on his fame as a billionaire real estate ace and master of “The Art of the Deal,” appeared voluntarily for a trial that has high stakes for him.New York Attorney General Letitia James’ suit accuses Trump and his company of deceiving banks, insurers and others by habitually lying about his wealth in financial statements.Judge Arthur Engoron already has ruled that Trump committed fraud in his business dealings. It is a non-jury trial, so Engoron will decide on six other claims in the lawsuit.James, a Democrat, is seeking $250 million in penalties and a ban on Trump doing business in New York. The judge’s ruling last week, if upheld on appeal, could force Trump to give up New York properties including Trump T...

$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night, tempting players to spend a couple dollars on a longshot chance at instant riches.The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game. The jackpot is the fourth-largest in the history of Powerball.The prize has grown so massive because there have been 32 consecutive drawings since someone matched all five white balls and the Powerball to win the jackpot, dating back to July 19.That losing streak reflects the stunningly long odds of winning the jackpot, at 1 in 292.2 million.The $1.04 billion jackpot is for a sole winner who chooses to receive the winnings through an annuity, paid annually over 30 years. Winners nearly always pick the cash option, which for Monday night’s drawing would be an estimated $478.2 million.A Powerball ticket cost...