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A slow transition to winter keeps houseplants healthy

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

My mandarin orange tree and spider plants enjoyed a longer vacation than I did, having spent the entire summer outdoors on the back deck. But the party ended late last month when frost threatened. So I gave them a thorough hose drenching — leaves and all — to remove any would-be hitchhikers and poured a bit of diluted Neem oil over the soil for good measure before bringing them indoors. But their transition didn’t end there.Just as when potted plants are introduced outside in spring, they undergo an acclimation period when they come back in. The difference is that at the beginning of the season, we “harden them off,” or move them into a shady spot for incrementally longer periods each day until they adjust to the stronger sunlight and breezy air of the great outdoors. The reverse, however, is often done in haste on the weatherman’s whim, so it doesn’t usually afford the same leisurely dawdling.That’s why your recently reintroduced houseplants might be turning yellow, dro...

Trevena: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

CHESTERBROOK, Pa. (AP) — CHESTERBROOK, Pa. (AP) — Trevena Inc. (TRVN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $7.9 million in its third quarter.The Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 57 cents per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $180,000 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 TRVN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TRVNSource

Pyxus: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) — MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Pyxus International Inc. (PYX) on Tuesday reported net income of $8.1 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Morrisville, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of 32 cents per share.The tobacco company posted revenue of $624.3 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 PYX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PYXSource

Finance may be junked from EU climate law, leaked memo shows. Critics say it could be unenforceable

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A flagship EU law intended to push European companies toward net zero faces being seriously weakened by member states, a confidential document passed to The Associated Press reveals, with firms seemingly no longer forced to implement Paris Agreement goals.The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive was designed to make companies eliminate environmental and human rights violations throughout all areas of their business. The legislation was meant to ensure firms’ operations were aligned with a global rise in temperatures of no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit). But a Nov. 9 briefing obtained by The AP details a watered-down proposal that would drop the entire financial sector from the initial law. Banks and insurers are among Europe’s biggest contributors to global warming, by financing or insuring new oil and gas projects, or agribusinesses that chop down tropical rainforests. Nonprofits also warn the new proposal would mean firms merely need to ha...

Beam Global: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Beam Global (BEEM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $3.6 million in its third quarter.The San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 28 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $16.5 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $16.8 million.Beam Global shares have fallen 65% since the beginning of the year. The stock has dropped 61% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BEEM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BEEMSource

Gamida Cell: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Gamida Cell Ltd. (GMDA) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.5 million in its third quarter.The Boston-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $673,000 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 GMDA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GMDASource

Workhorse: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $30.6 million in its third quarter.The Sharonville, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents per share.The truck and drone manufacturer posted revenue of $3 million in the period.Workhorse expects full-year revenue in the range of $10 million to $15 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WKHS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WKHSSource

Is it illegal to hang items from your rearview mirror in Colorado?

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — In some states, hanging fuzzy dice, rosaries, graduation tassels, air fresheners or even masks from your rearview mirror is illegal. When it comes to Colorado law, it's fairly vague.Some states specifically prohibit hanging items from the rearview mirror. In Minnesota, the law is clear.“A person shall not drive or operate any motor vehicle with … any objects suspended between the driver and the windshield, other than: sun visors; rearview mirrors; driver feedback and safety monitoring equipment when mounted immediately behind, slightly above, or slightly below the rearview mirror,” the Minnesota law states. These Denver spots have the most car crashes It specifically mentions that no items can be between the driver and the view of the road, except for necessities.When it comes to Colorado, the law is not as obvious.There are a few statutes in Colorado for obstruction of view, but the only statute that could relate to something hanging from your rearview mirror is 4...

Massive dust devil strikes Florida work site

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WSVN) — A colossal dust devil, a rare and terrifying sight, unexpectedly emerged at a Florida work site last week, caught on video by Kenneth Meeks in New Port Richey. Dust devils, short-lived and less intense tornadoes, form when the sun heats the ground during late morning or early afternoon hours.Meeks’ footage captured the swirling phenomenon, caused by light desert breezes, with wind speeds less than 70 mph. Dust devils are generally harmless, not associated with thunderstorms or clouds, making them a fascinating yet typically weak natural occurrence.

Water main break floods A1A in Hollywood, causes road closure

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:51 GMT

 A water main break near Sheridan Street has led to significant flooding on A1A, causing traffic disruptions in the area. Live video footage captured cars cautiously navigating through the flooded road while public utility workers strive to repair the leak.7Skyforce’s aerial views showcase water spewing from the ground, with utility workers using metal detectors to locate and shut off the valve. In response to the incident, northbound lanes of A1A between New Mexico Street and Sheridan Street are temporarily closed for repairs.Drivers are reminded that attempting to navigate flooded streets can result in damage and getting stuck. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.