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Nutrien announces strategic actions to cut costs amid economic headwinds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

SASKATOON — Nutrien Ltd. is indefinitely pausing its potash production ramp-up and suspending work on its Geismar clean ammonia project after a period of “unprecedented volatility” in fertilizer markets, said chief executive Ken Seitz on Thursday.Persistent uncertainty in global crop input markets over the past 18 months have been a challenge, and helped lead to significantly lower net earnings for the company in the second quarter of 2023, but there are still positive signs ahead, he said on an analyst call.“We are encouraged by the continued improvement in demand as the year has progressed. This is most evident in North America, where we had a strong spring season, relative fertilizer price stability and a significant reduction in channel inventories,” said Seitz.However, he noted demand has been slower in certain offshore fertilizer markets.The strategic action to pull back on infrastructure investments reflect the company’s commitment to disciplined...

Woman hospitalized, 2 others injured in Montana otter attack

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - A woman had to be airlifted to a Montana hospital after she and two others were attacked by an otter Wednesday night, according to wildlife officials. The women were floating on inner tubes on the Jefferson River about 40 miles west of Bozeman shortly after 8 p.m. when they saw "one or two otters," the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks said in a news release.An otter then approached and attacked the women. The women were able to get out of the water, according to the FWP, and the otter swam away. Multiple emergency crews responded to the scene. Authorities say all three women were injured in the encounter and were treated in Bozeman. Child, 8, attacked by cougar in Olympic National Park; saved by mother One woman suffered more serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. Authorities told local news outlets the woman had severe bites to the face and arms. The two others had superficial wounds.Additional details regarding the women's conditions have not been releas...

Don't be alarmed: FCC and FEMA planning nationwide test

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – A peaceful Wednesday afternoon in October will be briefly interrupted by blaring alerts on cell phones, TVs and radios as several federal agencies perform a joint test. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission — better known as FEMA and the FCC — are running the test of the country's Emergency Alert System, plus the Wireless Emergency Alert system that goes out to mobile devices. The test of both systems will take place Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. Americans will soon need ‘authorization’ to enter Europe At that time, and for 30 minutes after, cell phones that are switched on and within range of a cell phone tower will get a message that reads "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."Phones that have their settings set to Spanish language by default will get the same message in Spanish. "To help ensure that these alerts are accessible to the entire publ...

Less blood, better outcomes: Combination treatment for women with fibroids

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

They impact 80 percent of women and disproportionately impact women of color. Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the uterus. But removing the lesions puts patients at risk for serious complications. A Chicago area doctor sought a better, safer treatment and it’s making a measurable difference.“Initially I was told have a full hysterectomy which I was surprised by,” patient Angela Lamondi said.That was one option the 41-year-old had after an MRI scan revealed several large fibroids that were causing daily pain and pressure and compromising her bladder function.“I was next told that all of the fibroids could just be cut out, which ran the risk of extreme blood loss and then a possible blood transfusion would be needed,” she said. “I went with my gut. It just seemed I was too young to have to do something so invasive. So I’m glad I looked for other options.”Dr Magdy Milad had another plan.To reduce blood loss and preserve the uterus, the Northwestern Medicine ob-gyn offered a comb...

See how to get free Mega Millions tickets ahead of Friday's $1.25 billion drawing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

CHICAGO — There's a way that you can get free lottery tickets for the billion-dollar drawing on Friday evening.On Thursday, the Illinois Lottery announced an event in which players can grab a multitude of "Mega Millions" tickets at no cost on Friday afternoon at one of the ten "lucky" lottery stores in the Chicagoland area. This will be done ahead of the drawing for the $1.25 billion jackpot.The "Mega Millions Ticket Grab Challenge" will take place at the Shell Food Mart on 210 E. Ogden Avenue in Hinsdale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday - and here's how it will work.Illinois Lottery officials will set up a machine full of Mega Millions tickets for a customer to enter. Once inside, the person will have five seconds to grab as many tickets as they possibly can in five seconds. Joining an office lottery pool for the $910M Mega Millions jackpot? What to know As part of the promotion, the Illinois Lottery will give away 1,200 of these tickets as a way to celebrate the $1.25 billion ja...

2023 takes the longest triple digit stretch on Friday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today marked Austin's 27th consecutive day at 100° or hotter - tying the current record for the longest heatwave in the city's history.Heat Advisories and Red Flag Warnings continue until mid-evening for most of Central Texas as our heat and dry air combines to bring a high fire danger.Tonight expect mostly clear skies with lows dropping into the upper 70s.We'll likely be a little hotter on Friday as high pressure remains in control and a hotter breeze kicks temperatures up a notch. Friday's forecastThe weekend looks record-breaking with highs both days breaking current records.Weekend forecastTemperatures may climb back to their highest numbers of the year. We're forecasting 108º toward the end of next week.The extended outlook remains hot too.Extended temperature forecast BLOG: Forget the heat: Here's when cooler air usually comes Austin Interactive Weather Stats (2023) Staying cool is paramount in this heat wave but many of your fellow citizens still have a ...

Burnet County's Wandering Oak Fire reaches 22 acres, 95% contained

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

Editor’s note: The above video is from KXAN’s wildfire coverage on Thursday, August 3, 2023.BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A wildfire in Burnet County that started Wednesday is 95% contained, the Texas A&M Forest Service said on X formerly known as Twitter.The Wandering Oak Fire spread to an estimated 22 acres as of Thursday afternoon. The forest service said no structures have been lost from the fire.A containment line has been built around the perimeter of the fire. Crews remain around at the site to put out still-burning vegetation at the edges of the fire, the forest service said.

Timberwolves name Ernest Scott as Iowa Wolves coach

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

Ernest Scott is the new head coach of the Iowa Wolves, Minnesota’s G-League affiliate, the Timberwolves announced Thursday.Scott, who played 13 season of professional basketball, spent the past two years as an assistant coach in Iowa.He takes the post previously held by Jeff Newton, who was promoted to Timberwolves assistant coach and quality-control coach earlier this week.Nathan Bubes and Michael DiBenedetto were also promoted to assistant coaches on the Iowa staff.“I am proud of the professional development of Ernest, Nathan and Michael to lead them to their new positions with the Iowa Wolves,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said in a statement. “We are excited for the future of our G-League team and know that these three will do a phenomenal job leading our program in Iowa.”Related ArticlesMinnesota Timberwolves | Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards switches to No. 5 jersey Minnesota Timberwolves | Twin Cities Pro-Am continues to draw big names, b...

Kowalski’s employees in Eagan, west metro ratify new two-year contract

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

Kowalski’s employees have officially ratified a new contract after calling for a three-day strike if their requests were not heard.On Wednesday, more than 600 Kowalski’s employees across six different markets in Eagan and the west metro voted to ratify a two-year contract that provides raises, pay equity and secures retirement, according to a news release from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663, a union that represents more than 17,000 workers in Minnesota.“I’m excited we secured pay equity for all union employees, because it allows the work environment to feel more fair and just, and that’s important to me,” said Aidan Lindon, deli specialist at Eden Prairie Kowalski’s, in the release.Per the release, the new contract stipulates that union members at Kowalski’s will receive raises from $2 to $4 an hour by the spring of 2025. The contract also expands 401(k) access to all union members with increased contributions, and the members secured their unio...

Animal rescue concerned about new law

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:04:55 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Companion Animal Standards Care Act will take effect December 2025. The law will essentially hold smaller rescue organizations to the same standards of upkeep as larger established shelters on amenities like animal bedding, transportation, behavioral record keeping and mandatory training.MORE NEWS & WEATHER from NEWS 10Maggie Blodgett, Co-Vice President of Out of the Pitts, a rescue organization, says provisions in the bill which call for sanitation, housing, and record keeping on pet behavior, may be unrealistic for smaller shelters.“I do believe we will absolutely survive it, we are blessed with the people we have. unfortunately a lot of other smaller rescues without the means and the knowledge that we have will not” Blodgett said.Maggie is concerned about expectations like keeping the name address and phone number of people who bring dogs to them for rescue. She says dog owners who are mistreating animals may be reluctant to provide that informatio...