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Possible miracle at Connecticut church being investigated by the Vatican

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 GMT

The results of an investigation into the reports of a possible miracle at Thomaston’s St. Thomas Church have been sent to the Vatican.On March 5, the Rev. Joseph Crowley, pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, which includes St. Thomas, reported that during Holy Communion a lay person distributing hosts had found that the wafers had multiplied in the ciborium. “God duplicated himself in the ciborium,” Crowley said after Communion. “God provides and it’s strange how God does that. And that happened.”The Archdiocese of Hartford began an investigation into the report to determine whether a possible miracle had taken place.Now, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has been notified and is conducting its own investigation.David Elliott, spokesman for the archdiocese, issued a statement that “reports such as the alleged miracle in Thomaston require referral to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome. The Archdiocese has proceeded accordingly, and will await a response i...

Disneyland closing 3 classic Fantasyland rides this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 GMT

Disneyland is shuttering one of its most popular Fantasyland attractions along with two of the oldest rides at the Anaheim theme park just after the unofficial start of summer for several weeks of seasonal refurbishment.Disneyland will temporarily close Peter Pan’s Flight, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and Alice in Wonderland on June 5 for standard refurbishments, according to Disneyland officials.Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and Alice in Wonderland will reopen about two weeks later on June 16. A reopening date has not yet been set for Peter Pan’s Flight, but the popular Fantasyland dark ride aboard an enchanted pirate ship soaring over London will be closed at least through June 21, according to the Disneyland website.The refurbishments of the three Fantasyland rides that share a common building next to Sleeping Beauty Castle are part of Disneyland’s standard operations for general maintenance and upkeep. Walt Disney Imagineering is not expected to make any notable show changes to the attractions.D...

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

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:34:59 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 ...