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Gravity holes: How UT's experimental mission uncovered secrets of our planet

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 'gravity hole' on Earth? Earlier this summer, researchers with the Indian Institute of Science published a paper exploring one of these 'gravity holes'. Found all over the planet, these are spots on the planet's surface where there is less gravity than in other spots. An interesting curio that we wouldn't know about if it wasn't for GRACE."It's an acronym for Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment," said Professor Byron Tapley with the University of Texas' Center for Space Research in North Austin.GRACE was Tapley's brain child. A new type of satellite, designed to study changes in mass on the planet. Launched in 2002, the mission was run by Tapley and a team of civilians, engineered by NASA and launched by Germans.The pair of satellites orbited the entire planet every month and mapping its mass. A tiny laser connected the two and was used to measure the distance between them down to 1/10 of a human hair. Water cycle facing changes amid climate crisis; new NASA...

APD looking for two suspects in mall robbery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects involved in a robbery inside a store at Barton Creek Square Mall last month. It said Champs Sports was robbed on Oct. 25 around 1:20 p.m. Aug. 2023: APD investigating stabbing at Barton Creek Square Mall According to APD, the suspects entered the store and stole several items. APD said an employee tried to recover the merchandise but the suspects attacked and injured the employee. APD describes suspect 1 as Black man About 25-26 years oldAbout 6 feet tall Heavy build Black, curly hair Slight facial hairAPD said he was wearing: Hoodie with tan on top and white on bottom Tan sweatpants Black and white Nike shoesSuspect in robbery at Champs Sports on Oct. 25 (Photos from APD) Suspect 2 is described as a Black woman About 22-23 years old About 5'5"-5'6" tall Shoulder-length, black hair Possibly a tattoo on her lower back APD said she was wearing: Black jacket White shirt Den...

Albany man dies after being struck by car in Pittsfield

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Pittsfield Police have reported an Albany man has died resulting from a car/pedestrian crash that happened Friday around 3:30 p.m. Police say Noor Khan Zadran, 26, died as a result of his injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said an 85-year-old Pittsfield woman was driving northbound on Central Berkshire Boulevard when she struck Khan Zadran. She then continued to West Housatonic Street where she struck a pickup truck at the intersection of Lebanon Avenue. She then left the road and struck a tree.Khan Zadran was taken to Berkshire Medical Center and then to Albany Medical Center by life flight. The Pittsfield woman was taken to Berkshire Medical Center with serious injuries. OGS: Surplus vehicle and equipment auction in Albany Police say no charges have been filed at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Crews respond to house fire in Gloversville

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gloversville and Johnstown Fire Departments responded to a house fire at 19 Steele Avenue in Gloversville around 5:40 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters say no one was injured in the fire. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Firefighters responded to 19 Steele Avenue with a fire breaking out in the rear of a two-story home. The fire eventually stretched to the second floor.Firefighters say the house was unoccupied at the time and was under renovation. The home sustained fire, smoke, and water damage, but is considered salvageable. Lake Valley Ambulance and Gloversville Police also responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation and all units were in service at 7:53 p.m.

Ask Amy: Reconnected couple deals with silent stages

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

Dear Amy: Eight months ago, I ran into an old flame.We had a three-year relationship that ended 10 years ago.We did not stay in touch after our breakup, and we both moved on with other people for longer relationships.We each broke up with our partners in 2022, and reconnected afterward.We have been seeing each other regularly and talking or texting every day since then. It has been great!We have both matured. Our relationship is easygoing, fun, and mutually respectful.However, there have been two periods over these past months where he has been upset with a situation unrelated to me.The first time, I knew he was upset, but without warning he did not contact me for five days. I was upset and annoyed by this.I asked him to be better at communicating with me when he feels this way.We have been communicating in a healthy way since restarting our relationship. Last week he received bad news about his job and became very stressed.He verbalized a need for space, which I understand and resp...

2-year-old estate home on 1 acre with more than 6,686 square feet and primarily single-story living

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

Sensational newly completed (2021) gated estate on a full acre and steps from open space showcases a brilliant interior design and a backyard designed for large-scale entertaining and fun.This custom-built home at 7253 Gold Creek Way in the Almaden Valley offers 6,686 square feet of living space with soaring ceilings, arched doorways, three-quarter-inch hardwood floors, dual-pane windows, recessed lighting and spacious light-filled rooms. There are six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a great room with a chef’s eat-in kitchen and family room, a bonus/game room, and an office.Enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding hills from the ultra-private backyard that features multiple vignettes to gather. A loggia has an electric fireplace, room for a mounted flat-screen, recessed lighting and an outdoor kitchen with a new Weber Genesis grill, pizza oven, and refrigerator. Dine on the patio, relax in the hot tub or work out in the swim spa with three jet...

Air Products and Chemicals: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $692.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Allentown, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of $3.11. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $3.15 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.11 per share.The seller of gases for industrial, medical and other uses posted revenue of $3.19 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.31 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Air Products and Chemicals expects its per-share earnings to range from $2.90 to $3.05. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had forecast adjusted earnings per share of $2.77.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $12.80 to $13.10 per share.Air Products and Chemicals shares have...

NATO announces formal suspension of Cold War-era security treaty after Russia’s pullout

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO on Tuesday announced the formal suspension of a key Cold War-era security treaty in response to Russia’s pullout from the deal. The alliance said its members who signed the treaty are now freezing their participation in the pact. Most of NATO’s 31 allies have signed the Treaty of Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, which was aimed at preventing Cold War rivals from massing forces at or near mutual borders. It was signed in November 1990, but not fully ratified until two years later.NATO said that “a situation whereby Allied State Parties abide by the Treaty, while Russia does not, would be unsustainable.”Russia’s foreign ministry announced earlier Tuesday that Moscow had finalized its withdrawal. In response, NATO said, allies who had signed “intend to suspend the operation of the CFE Treaty for as long as necessary, in accordance with their rights under international law. This is a decision fully supported by all NATO Allies.”NATO underlined that its members r...

Triumph Group: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

BERWYN, Pa. (AP) — BERWYN, Pa. (AP) — Triumph Group Inc. (TGI) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.3 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and non-recurring costs, were 1 cent per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 1 cent per share.The aircraft supplier posted revenue of $354.1 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $335.4 million.Triumph Group expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.43 billion to $1.47 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TGI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGISource

Geo Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:14:25 GMT

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Geo Group Inc. (GEO) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $24.5 million.The Boca Raton, Florida-based company said it had profit of 16 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, came to 19 cents per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 19 cents per share.The private prison operator posted revenue of $602.8 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $595.3 million.For the current quarter ending in December, Geo Group said it expects revenue in the range of $590 million to $600 million.The company expects full-year revenue of $2.4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GEO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GEOSource