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Jury sides with Constellation in Corona hard seltzer case

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

In a case that hinged on the definition of “beer,” a federal jury ruled Wednesday that Constellation Brands can still sell Corona and Modelo hard seltzers in the U.S.Anheuser-Busch InBev and its Mexican subsidiary, Grupo Modelo, sued Constellation in 2021, seeking to force it to halt sales of Corona Hard Seltzer and Modelo Ranch Water, a spiked sparkling beverage. Constellation has been licensed to sell Corona and Modelo beers in the U.S. since 2013 under an agreement reached with antitrust regulators after AB InBev acquired Grupo Modelo. Under the agreement, “beer” is defined as “ale, porter, stout, malt beverages and any other versions or combinations of the foregoing, including nonalcoholic versions.” In its complaint filed in federal court in New York, Grupo Modelo said the seltzers don’t fall under those definitions. It sought to halt their sale and force Constellation to pay damages. But in its court filings, Constellation, which is based in Victor, New York, said its hard sel...

Man, 3 kids die in house fire in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) — A house fire in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has killed a man and three young children, authorities said Wednesday.The bodies of a 31-year-old adult and three children believed to range in age from 1 to 4 years old were recovered from the fire Tuesday morning in Sault Ste. Marie, the city’s police and fire chiefs said in a news release posted on Facebook.A man in his 30s was found dead at the scene of the fire, Police Chief Wesley Bierling said. The police and fire departments were called to the scene shortly after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.The names and exact ages of the victims were being withheld pending confirmation of identity and notification of next of kin, the police and fire departments said.The cause and origin of the fire were under investigation, they said.Sault Ste. Marie, population 13,400, is at the northeastern tip of the Upper Peninsula, about 350 miles (563 kilometers) north of Detroit.Source

7th-year guard Bolon finally makes NCAAs with Charleston

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — His teammates call him “Psycho D.” The D stands for Dalton, although no one would be surprised if it was for Dad.Dalton Bolon is 24, six years older than many of his College of Charleston teammates, and nearing the end of his college career. It’s a seven-year journey that spans two schools, three degrees, countless teammates and now the NCAA Tournament.“Looking for an eighth (year),” the guard quipped Wednesday. “If there’s a way I can get an eighth, if you people could tell me how, that would be great.”Bolon’s NCAA eligibility finally expires at the end of this season. He’s counting on it not happening Thursday when 12th-seeded Charleston (31-3) plays No. 5 seed San Diego State (24-9) in the South Region. It will be the 155th collegiate game Bolon has played, finishing the last two seasons at Charleston after five years at Division II West Liberty in West Virginia. How did he get such an extended stay?For starters, he redshirted as a freshman at West Libe...

Pakistan: 8 insurgents, 2 kids killed in battle with troops

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces attacked a militant hideout near the Afghan border Wednesday, prompting a shootout that killed eight of the insurgents and two children and wounded two soldiers, the military said.It was unclear whose fire killed the two children during the raid on the outpost in South Waziristan, a district in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The military, in its statement about the violence, did not identify the militant group to which the slain insurgents belonged.South Waziristan served as a base for the Pakistani Taliban and other militants until a few years ago, when the army said it cleared the region of insurgents. But occasional attacks have continued.The Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, are a separate insurgent group from the Afghan Taliban, although Pakistan’s militant groups are often interlinked with those across the border in Afghanistan.Source

Vivos de milagro: camión se estrella con varias patrullas policiales en autopista

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

Un video obtenido por NBC10, cadena hermana de Telemundo 47, muestra el momento en que un camión se estrelló contra varias patrullas de la Policía Estatal de NJ en la carretera el mes pasado, casi golpeando a un policía que salió corriendo.El encuentro cercano ocurrió en la I-80 en Allamuchy Township, Nueva Jersey, el 23 de febrero.La policía estatal de Nueva Jersey y rescatistas estaban trabajando en la escena de un accidente anterior cuando una grúa de servicio pesado que transportaba un camión de caja se dirigió hacia los carriles cerrados de la autopista. El video de un dashcam muestra al policía estatal de Nueva Jersey, Stephen Lentini, alumbrando con su linterna para llamar la atención del conductor del camión. Pero el vehículo siguió moviéndose directamente hacia él.“Fue solo cuestión de segundos cuando me di cuenta de que no se detendría”, dijo el oficial Lentini. Mujer de 66 años muere tras estrellarse con un calentador de agua tirado en plena carretera ...

Northwest Pipe Co.: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Northwest Pipe Co. (NWPX) on Wednesday reported profit of $8 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, Washington-based company said it had net income of 79 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, were 85 cents per share.The steel pipe maker posted revenue of $106.8 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $31.1 million, or $3.11 per share. Revenue was reported as $457.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NWPX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NWPXSource

Brighton Police: 1 person shot, 3 suspects in custody

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) --Three people are in custody after one person was shot in Brighton, police said. Police responded near South 9th Avenue and Bush Street after receiving reports of shots fired around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. In a news conference, Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico said student resource officers were on scene within seconds and responding officers showed up quickly after. Officers found shell casings at the intersection but no victims were located, Domenico said. One person was injured in the shooting and went to urgent care on their own with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Per information found at the scene, police located a vehicle at PVHS matching the description of the vehicle involved in the incident, Domenico said. Two suspects were taken into custody in a traffic stop and another was taken into custody later, Domenico said.Brighton Police tweeted that there was "possible student involvement." Domenico could not confirm whether or not the suspec...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day Thursday morning

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will drop 30 degrees on Thursday with rain and snow chances. The biggest snowfall totals and road impacts will stay in the foothills and mountains. Weather tonight: Rain showers start Cloud cover will increase overnight with temperatures falling to the upper 20s in Denver. Rain showers will develop on the Front Range after around 8 p.m. Scattered rain showers will slowly change over to snow as temperatures drop early Thursday morning. Weather tomorrow: Chilly with snowThursday's high temperature will cool and in the upper 30s in Denver. The best chance for snow showers in Denver will be from 4 a.m. Thursday morning to 10 a.m. Dry conditions will return by midday as isolated showers continue into Thursday night for the mountains and foothills. 2 years ago, a blizzard brought 27 inches of snow to Denver The foothills and mountains have the best chance for some slick and slushy roads on Thursday. Most of metro Denver and the Front Range will onl...

2 Florida men guilty of participating in Capitol riot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Florida men were convicted Wednesday of storming the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection.Joshua Christopher Doolin, 25, of Polk City, and Michael Steven Perkins, 39, of Plant City, were each found guilty of felony civil disorder, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, according to court records. Doolin was also convicted of theft of government property. Perkins was separately convicted of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon and engaging in acts of physical violence while on the restricted Capitol grounds. Sentencing is scheduled for July 13.Doolin and Perkins were arrested on June 30, 2021, along with co-defendants, Joseph Hutchinson and Olivia Pollock, officials said. A federal judge issued bench warrants for Hutchinson and Pollock earlier this month after the FBI reported that they had tampered with or removed their ankle mon...

Boston police seek public’s help in search for missing 22-year-old Dorchester man

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:42:04 GMT

Boston police asked for the public’s help Wednesday in a search for a missing 22-year-old Dorchester man. Police said Christian Alicea Castro was last seen leaving Charlestown High School around 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. Police said Castro was wearing a black zip-up hoodie, a gray “c-town” tee shirt, dark gray pants, black sneakers with white soles and a gray backpack with red writing on it. Castro has short hair and a goatee.Castro has mental health issues, according to police. Though he is mostly non-verbal, police said his primary language is Spanish. Police said they did not know as of Wednesday afternoon whether Castro was on foot or using public transportation. Police asked anyone with information on Castro’s whereabouts to contact 911 or A-1 Detectives at 617-343-4571.