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United plans to hire 7,000, adding to surge in airline jobs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Airlines expecting a hectic summer travel season are planning to hire thousands of new workers this year, lifting a job market that has been hit by layoffs in technology and turmoil in the banking industry.United Airlines said Wednesday that it hired 7,000 new workers in the first four months of this year and plans to hit 15,000 new hires by year-end, matching the number it hired last year.By 2026, United projects adding 50,000 workers to a workforce that was about 93,000 at the start of this year.“We are in hiring mode here at United Airlines,” Kate Gebo, the company’s executive vice president of human resources, told reporters. Airline officials said they already have enough pilots to operate the peak summer schedule. Airlines have been in a hiring frenzy since being caught understaffed when air travel bounced back from the depths of the pandemic more quickly than anticipated. Shortages of pilots and flight attendants contributed to a jump in the rates of cance...

RXO: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — RXO Inc. (RXO) on Wednesday reported break-even earnings in its first quarter.The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company said it had net income that was less than 1 cent on a per-share basis. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 11 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 6 cents per share.The transportation services provider posted revenue of $1.01 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.06 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RXO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RXOSource

Hombre rastrea autos robados desde Brooklyn hasta el condado Prince George’s

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

Un hombre de Brooklyn que colocó un dispositivo de rastreo en su preciado Dodge Charger pudo ayudar a las autoridades a rastrear el camino electrónico desde la ciudad de Nueva York hasta dos autos robados en el condado Prince George’s, Maryland.Uno era un Dodge Charger Scat Pack gris 2022, cuyo valor estimado por los fiscales era de $58,000. El otro era un Dodge Charger azul 2021 estimado en $55,000.Ambos fueron robados en Nueva York la semana pasada, conducidos por la carretera interestatal 95 y finalmente encontrados en la entrada de una casa en el condado Prince George’s.El dueño del Charger gris llamó a la policía para decir que le habían robado el auto en Brooklyn y que el rastreador que había instalado mostraba que estaba en Claudia Drive en Oxon Hill.Según los documentos judiciales, un oficial en una patrulla de la policía del condado Prince George’s que fue enviado para verificar la pista “observó a varios hombres parados cerca de dos Dodge Chargers” y “ráp...

Virginia High School League approves policy to help guide athletes considering NIL deals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.The Virginia High School League’s Executive Committee approved Wednesday a policy it said is designed to only guide student-athletes who are offered or are seeking name, image and likeness deals.VHSL executive director Billy Haun addressed the media afterward to clarify what the policy is and what it is not.“The VHSL policy is not a policy giving permission for NIL to happen,” Haun said. “NIL is already here. We already have teenagers, high-school aged students who have been offered NIL deals. Those NIL deals are not coming through the schools. Those are coming through other opportunities where students are out playing.”In January, the league’s executive committee recommended a proposal by a vote of 31-0 to assist student-athletes if they are offered the opportunity to profit off autographs and person...

‘Boro Cop’ Mark Borowiecki announces retirement from NHL

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Veteran defenseman Mark Borowiecki has decided to retire from hockey after playing more than 450 games over parts of 12 NHL seasons.Borowiecki, 33, announced his decision in an Instagram post Wednesday, more than six months since his last professional game, when he was stretchered off the ice after an awkward hit into the boards during a game against Philadelphia on Oct. 22. He was hospitalized, went on injured reserve and did not play again.“I am very excited for a new chapter in the hockey world, and I’m looking forward to finding an opportunity to help grow the game and help other players develop,” he wrote.Borowiecki, a native of Ottawa, played his final two-plus seasons with the Nashville Predators after spending the vast majority of his NHL career with his hometown Senators. Nicknamed “Boro Cop” and known more for his hitting and toughness than scoring, he had 56 points in 468 regular-season and playoff games.“A friend of mine who played a long, l...

Shelter-in-place issued for Douglas County neighborhood after shots fired

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- People living in the area between Interstate 25, C-470 and the Centennial Airport have been asked to shelter in place after reports of shots fired.According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the report came from the area of Jamaica Street and South Valley Highway.It's unclear when the shots were fired, but the sheriff's office tweeted about it just after 2 p.m.Around 2:30 p.m. the department said deputies were still on the scene investigating and gathering information on a suspect or suspects.The sheriff's office said a Code Red emergency notification was sent to the surrounding area.

Colorado among the worst states in the country for drug use, study says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado has one of the worst drug problems in the country, according to analysts, and the worst piece of the puzzle involves law enforcement. Financial advice site WalletHub's researchers analyzed three aspects of the issue - drug use, drug health issues and rehabilitation, and law enforcement. These include 20 separate metrics from federal and non-profit data such as the rates of teen and adult use, overdose rates and their recent growth, drug arrest rates and policies, and rehabilitation accessibility. Colorado had one of the highest drug abuse rates in 2021 Each metric was given a weighted score among U.S. states and lumped into an overall score. Colorado ranks 5th overall - just behind Louisiana and ahead of Missouri.Among the three broad categories, it isn't Colorado's drug use directly that makes it score so highly on the list of issues. It ranks 17th for drug use and 17th for drug health and rehabilitation. It ranks 4th in the U.S. for law enforcement, me...

Elderly woman hospitalized after shooting in Lauderdale Lakes; nearby elementary school placed on lockdown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

Rescue crews have taken an elderly woman to the hospital after, authorities said, she was shot in Lauderdale Lakes, placing a nearby elementary school on lockdown. Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene near North State Road 7 and Northwest 38th Street, Wednesday afternoon. Detectives said the shooting started in front of Park Lakes Elementary School and came to an end about 10 blocks away.As a result, the campus was placed on lockdown.According to officials, a woman in her 70s may have been caught in the middle of the crossfire while inside her car. She was transported to Broward Health Medical Center in unknown condition.7News cameras showed paramedics wheeling the victim into Broward Health Medical Center.Back at the scene of the incident, cameras captured a blue-green Honda SUV with bullet holes where investigators believe the victim came under fire.Cameras also showed a gold-colored Hyundai sedan in a nearby parking lot, also with bullet holes,...

Police searching for missing 63-year-old from Wilton Manors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

The Wilton Manors Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating a missing man.Vernon Plummer, 63, of Wilton Manors, was last seen Saturday April 29 around 8 p.m. walking eastbound toward North Federal Highway, away from his residence, located in the 1800 block of NE 26 street. Plummer is a black male, weighs about 170 pounds and stands 6 feet tall. He was last seen wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue pants. According to police, he has some health concerns and “may be suffering from some form of a mental health episode,” and does not have his medication with him. Plummer is known to frequent areas in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park, specifically Andrews Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard.Anyone with information regarding Mr. Plummer is asked to call the Wilton Manors Police Departmentat (954) 764 – HELP (4357), 911 or your local law enforcement agency.

6 residents displaced after fire damages 2 apartment buildings in Plantation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:51:51 GMT

Flames ripped through two apartment buildings, which caused several people to evacuate their homes. The flames shot from the door of a Plantation home, Wednesday morning.The apartment on Northwest 10th Place was fully engulfed. Thankfully, the family inside was able to get out safely.“It’s so sad, because the person whose apartment was ruined, she’s pregnant,” said Riah Lee, whose home was damaged. In total, six people lost their homes in the fire, which included two children.Firefighters were quick to respond to prevent any further damage.Cellphone video captured the frantic early morning moments.“It came up, the fire came up to my room,”said David Abejide, who lost his home.For those who were affected, the recovery starts now.Volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping with immediate needs.Every bit will help, especially for this young family.“It’s really heartbreaking, so I hope everybody who is seeing this could donate towards the...