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Coke’s strong quarter fueled by higher prices, China rebound

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

Coca-Cola Co. reported higher-than-expected sales in the first quarter as it continued to hike prices and saw its business in China improve.Revenue rose 5% to $11 billion for the January-March period, the company said Monday. That beat Wall Street’s expectations. Analysts polled by FactSet had forecast revenue of $10.8 billion.Adjusted for one-time items, the Atlanta beverage giant earned 68 cents per share. That also beat analysts’ forecast of 65 cents.Pricing and mix __ which includes changes in package sizes __ contributed 11% to its revenue growth while concentrate sales rose 1%. The company has said it expects to see slower growth this year as prices moderate. Price and mix grew by 12% in each of the previous three quarters.Unit case volumes jumped 10% in Asia as COVID-related shutdowns ended in China. Coke said it also grew its business in India by adding retail partners offering promotions on multi-packs.In North America, sales were flat. Higher sales of soft drin...

Another rare Northern Lights sighting in DC area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, made a rare appearance in the D.C. area Sunday night into Monday morning amid a strong geomagnetic storm.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center issued an alert for a severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm on Sunday night. The G4 Alert stated, “Aurora – Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and Northern California.”(UPDATED) TONIGHT’S AURORA FORECAST:Based on current data, we’ve moved our possible Northern Lights viewing farther south. A moderate, strong, or severe geomagnetic storm is possible.Aurora viewing is likely in the United States tonight as Earth is impacted by a strong solar… pic.twitter.com/rwyY9hvHDt— Space Weather Watch (@spacewxwatch) April 23, 2023Last month, the Northern Lights were visible in some parts of Virginia. It was the third time auroras had been detected in Virginia over a span of 30 years with the last times being in 2003 and 2015.Faint pink and green Aurora are vi...

Las potencias extranjeras rescatan a sus nacionales mientras los sudaneses deben valerse por sí mismos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

(CNN) — Las potencias extranjeras han rescatado al personal de sus embajadas y a sus ciudadanos atrapados en los mortíferos combates de Sudán, aunque sobre el terreno muchos sudaneses se encuentran atrapados en condiciones cada vez peores.Las fuerzas especiales estadounidenses ayudaron el sábado a poner a salvo a casi 100 personas, en su mayoría personal de la embajada estadounidense, así como a un pequeño número de profesionales diplomáticos de otros países, según informaron funcionarios estadounidenses.Muchos otros países se esfuerzan por hacer lo mismo, y más de 1.000 ciudadanos de la Unión Europea han sido evacuados hasta ahora.Las evacuaciones se han visto complicadas por los continuos enfrentamientos. Los dos bandos que han protagonizado más de una semana de enfrentamientos –el ejército sudanés y un grupo paramilitar llamado Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido (RSF)– se culparon mutuamente después de que un convoy de evacuación francés fuera tiroteado al intentar salir de Sudán, res...

Everything to know about this week's spring snowstorm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you have been wondering where all the wet weather has been since April is Denver's second snowiest month, prepare for a very active week. A spring storm is going to bring heavy rain and snow to Colorado. A Pinpoint Weather Day was issued on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures drop nearly 20 degrees with lots of precipitation covering the state.Pinpoint Weather: What to expect during April spring storm. Here is everything you need to know to prepare for this April storm:TimingThe next big storm system pushes into Colorado Tuesday morning. According to Pinpoint Meteorologist Carly Cassady, the storm will start in the mountains with snow and light scattered rain showers around the Front Range. In the metro, the storm will start out as light rain showers and become more heavy and widespread by the evening. As temperatures drop overnight, snow can be mixed in through Wednesday morning.  Winter storm watch issued for high-elevation Front Range, Palmer Divide The bul...

Denver among top 10 places people are leaving in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver is losing people, and so is Colorado as a whole. Bandimere Speedway closing at end of drag racing season Denver lost 4,200 people between January 2023 and March 2023, according to real estate brokerage Redfin, placing it among the top 10 cities people are leaving most. East and West Coast cities are losing the most people. San Francisco tops the list, having lost 31,100 people in the first three months of 2023. New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. lost between 18,000 and 23,400 people apiece. Colorado as a whole is also among the states people are looking to leave. Around 3,000 more people have been looking to leave Colorado than enter it in the first three months of the year. Colorado no longer nation’s cocaine capital Generally, people are looking to leave West Coast, Mid-Atlantic and Great Plains states, while more people are looking to enter southern, southwestern, New England and mountain states. Redfin has 44,000 more people searching for...

Need gas? Here's where you can find some of the lowest prices

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you need to head to the gas station and fill up on Monday, prices are actually lower per gallon than last week. The average price for a gallon of regular fuel in Colorado is $3.55, which is down 2 cents from last week, according to AAA. What Purina says it’s doing to eliminate odor at Denver plant On Thursday, AAA said that oil prices started dropping, which could signal some good news for gas prices.“The recent surge in oil costs took a break this week, with the price of oil tumbling back into the upper $70s per barrel,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “If this oil price trend continues, drivers may see falling gas prices.”  Man disappears while going to help stranded driver in Montrose County The national average for a gallon of regular fuel is at $3.66, which is down 1 cent since last week.Date/Avg.RegularMid-GradePremiumDieselCurrent Avg.$3.551$3.906$4.202$4.128Yesterday Avg.$3.558$3.915$4.210$4.139Week Ago Avg.$3.578$3.9...

Multiple deaths reported across Miami-Dade, Broward following several shootings, including at Hallandale Beach resort leaving 1 dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

A string of violence across Miami-Dade and Broward has communities on edge as another shooting that occurred in Hallandale Beach left one person injured and another dead.Several detectives and police officers were at the scene at the Beachwalk Hotel, a luxury hotel and resort located at 2602 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., as they searched the third floor of the parking garage where the shots were fired.According to officials, a man and a woman were shot leading to the woman’s demise. The man is still in critical condition.Authorities have since cleared the scene but this was only one of many gruesome acts that have occurred in South Florida.Over the weekend, various locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties were rocked by a series of shootings, leaving at least 5 people dead and several others injured.The first shooting occurred in Fort Lauderdale just after 11 p.m. on Friday, along Las Olas Boulevard and Seabreeze Boulevard. According to the police, one man died in a double sh...

SWAT Team standoff following carjacking ends in suspect’s arrest in Fort Lauderdale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

A dramatic scene unfolded in Fort Lauderdale after a carjacking led to a SWAT situation on Monday morning.According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, officers responded to a carjacking that occurred in the 1200 block of Northeast 11th Avenue. Around 4 a.m., police spotted the victim’s vehicle near Northwest 13th Street and Powerline Road a few minutes later.The SWAT team responded after the suspect barricaded himself following a police pursuit that ended at Northeast 13th Street and Fourth Avenue.Live video footage showed the vehicle boxed in by Fort Lauderdale Police SUVs and SWAT officers searching the car with their weapons out. It is not yet clear what authorities were looking for or if they found anything. A view from another angle also showed a hole in the driver-side rear window of the car, which may indicate someone shot at it.Officials said the victim of the carjacking sustained injuries and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center.Police have confirme...

Stormy Stretch Ahead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

We are expecting scattered to numerous showers and storms to develop today. A few severe storms are possible, which may include lightning, damaging winds, hail, and a brief tornado.Here is the reason why:An upper-level disturbance will result in more coverage of showers and storms and we a series of disturbances are going to be moving through the state keeping the air unsettled and ripe for activity each day this week.Timing: 1-7pmFlooding is the biggest worry and highly likely due to the ground being so saturated from the previous rain event.Models showing that we have a good rain/storm chance through Friday.  Have a wonderful week South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified WSVN Channel 7

Fatal shooting in West Park under investigation by Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:16:11 GMT

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that took the life of 18-year-old Kyandre K. Johnbaptiste.On Saturday, 911 dispatchers received a report of a shooting near the 4100 block of Southwest 30th Street in West Park at around 7 p.m. BSO deputies quickly responded to the scene and found Johnbaptiste collapsed on the roadway. He was rushed to Memorial Regional Hospital by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, where he was pronounced dead.BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene detectives were immediately called to the scene to process evidence and interview witnesses. Preliminary investigations revealed that Johnbaptiste was riding an electric scooter when he was shot.Authorities are now urging anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation. BSO Homicide Detective Mike Roque can be reached at 754-800-5383, or tips can be submitted through the SaferWatch app.If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Sto...