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Not all Halloween treats come in wrappers. Some come in a pumpkin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

For many kids, and some die-hard adults, the runup to Halloween is cause for elation. There’s the trying on of costumes, the laying in of a generous supply of candy for trick or treaters, and, of course, the pumpkin decorating.Carving pumpkins is messy work, but there is a built-in snack reward at the end. Don’t throw out those seeds – roast them!Not only are they delicious, but making your own crunchy pumpkin seeds means you get to make sure the amount of oil and salt remains within reason, and you also get to show your kids that not all snacks come in crinkly bags; sometimes they come in a pumpkin.Don’t bypass the cleaning step. If your seeds aren’t clean and dry, they won’t crisp up properly. First, scoop out all of the guts and seeds from your pumpkin. I like to use a large metal spoon for this. Place the whole mess in a bowl.Then remove the pumpkin guts from the seeds. Some kids will find the gloppiness gross in a yucky way, but some will find it gross in an enticing way....

Hurricane Otis weakens over southern Mexico after battering Acapulco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Otis slammed into Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane early Wednesday, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rain to Acapulco and surrounding towns, stirring memories of a 1997 storm that killed dozens of people.A strong Category 2 storm by Wednesday morning, the hurricane was expected to continue to weaken quickly in Guerrero state’s steep mountains. But the 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters) of rain forecast, with as much as 15 inches (38 centimeters) possible in some areas, raised the threat of landslides and floods. Otis was about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north-northwest of Acapulco with its maximum sustained winds decreasing to 110 mph (175 kph) and moving at 10 mph (17 kph). The center of Otis is expected to move farther inland over southern Mexico through Wednesday night.Mexican authorities provided no immediate damage assessments as heavy rain continued to pound the area, but local media reported widesprea...

Lakeland Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — Lakeland Financial Corp. (LKFN) on Wednesday reported net income of $25.3 million in its third quarter.The Warsaw, Indiana-based bank said it had earnings of 98 cents per share.The holding company for Lake City Bank posted revenue of $99.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $59.2 million, surpassing Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LKFN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LKFNSource

Farmers National: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) on Wednesday reported net income of $13.3 million in its third quarter.The bank, based in Canfield, Ohio, said it had earnings of 36 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 40 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $64.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $43.6 million, falling short of Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FMNB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FMNBSource

Boeing loses $1.6 billion on fewer deliveries of airliners and higher costs for Air Force One jets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

Boeing reported a $1.64 billion loss for the third quarter on Wednesday as it delivered fewer copies of its best-selling plane and sunk more money into building two new Air Force One presidential jets.The aircraft maker lowered its forecast of 737 Max production to between 375 and 400 planes this year, down from a previous estimate of 400 to 450. Boeing said production and deliveries of 737s will be slowed as it does inspections and additional work to fix a pressure-sealing section of the planes.Boeing reported a $482 million loss in the quarter on a contract with the Air Force to build two new presidential jets because of higher estimated manufacturing costs. The company also lost $315 million on a satellite contract.The company, based in Arlington, Virginia, said that excluding special items it lost $3.26 per share in the quarter. Revenue rose 13% to $18.10 billion.Analysts expected the company to lose $3.18 per share on revenue of $18.01 billion, according to a FactSet survey of ...

Boulder police accompany man on walk home following recent assault

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After being brutally attacked on the way to work in September, a Boulder-based man no longer felt safe. On Tuesday, members of the community and the Boulder Police Department accompanied him on his walk home.The Boulder Police Department posted a video on X, formally known as Twitter, showing how the walk went. Here are some snapshots from Tuesday.Boulder police walking Marius to work (Courtesy of Boulder Police)Boulder police walking Marius to work (Courtesy of Boulder Police)Boulder police walking Marius to work (Courtesy of Boulder Police)Boulder police walking Marius to work (Courtesy of Boulder Police)Boulder police walking Marius to work (Courtesy of Boulder Police)Boulder police walking Marius to work (Courtesy of Boulder Police)About a month ago, Marius was heading to work like any other day as he'd done for the past 23 years. Man arrested after allegedly beating a man with a stick Except on this day, he was attacked by someone with a stick. Bystanders inte...

Police, good Samaritan rescue elderly man from sinking car in alligator-infested pond

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla. (WSVN) — An act of bravery unfolded in Port Saint Lucie on Tuesday, with police officers and a good Samaritan leaping into an alligator-infested pond to rescue an 81-year-old man trapped in his sinking car.Officers had to break a window to access the elderly man, whose vehicle was filling with water. Thanks to their actions, the man is safe and unharmed, expressing his deep gratitude for their assistance.

Drake celebrates 37th birthday with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Miami bash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

Drake’s 37th birthday party turned into a star-studded affair in Miami, featuring “Breaking Bad” actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul stepping behind the bar to mix up special cocktails.The co-stars, known for their roles as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, were seen in floral shirts, showcasing their bartending skills as they poured drinks for guests at Drake’s celebration. Tuesday night’s collaboration also served as a promotion for Cranston and Paul’s Dos Hombres mezcal brand.According to TMZ, the venue for the event was David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg’s Casadonna, an Italian-inspired restaurant along the coastline. Drake, dressed in all-black, received some friendly teasing from friends and family for his choice of mango juice over his usual passionfruit, reported the entertainment news outlet.

Health workers face mental health crisis, CDC says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

(CNN) — Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are sounding the alarm on a mental health crisis for health workers around the country.Using nationwide survey data between 2018 and 2022, a new report from the agency found that nearly half of health workers reported feeling burned out in 2022, up from under a third four years prior. Health workers’ reports of being harassed at work more than doubled, as well.The report, released on Tuesday, also shows that health workers face worse mental health outcomes than employees in other industries.The findings come on the heels of the largest health care worker strike in US history, in which 75,000 unionized employees of Kaiser Permanente cited feelings of burnout and chronic staffing shortages during a walkout in five states and the District of Columbia.“While usually health workers care diligently for others in their time of need, it is now our nation’s health workers who are suffering, and we must act,” said Dr. ...

UK’s Sunak urges ‘specific pauses’ in Israel-Hamas war, stops short of ceasefire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:57 GMT

LONDON — Rishi Sunak called for “specific pauses” in the conflict between Israel and Hamas to allow for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, but distinguished that from broader demands for a ceasefire.Speaking at prime minister’s questions in the House of Commons Sunak Wednesday, Sunak said the U.K. wants hostages held by Hamas militants to be released “and for humanitarian aid to get in — and we recognize for all of that to happen there has to be a safer environment which of course necessitates specific pauses as distinct from a ceasefire.”Speaking later to journalists, Sunak’s official spokesperson said: “There needs to be a level of security for aid workers to enter [Gaza for] humanitarian relief to be distributed, and the best way to continue to achieve that is being discussed.”The statement from Sunak appears to align the U.K. with the United States. Speaking at the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Israel “must take all possi...