Judge green-lights narrowing of main road through Atlantic City despite opposition from casinos

Judge green-lights narrowing of main road through Atlantic City despite opposition from casinos

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City got a green light Friday to proceed with a project to reduce the width of its main street from four lanes to two, despite fears from casinos and a hospital that the plan could tie the city into gridlocked knots, scare away gamblers and delay emergency vehicles. Superior Court…

Avian flu is devastating farms in California’s ‘Egg Basket’ as outbreaks roil poultry industry

Avian flu is devastating farms in California’s ‘Egg Basket’ as outbreaks roil poultry industry

PETALUMA, Calif. — Last month, Mike Weber got the news every poultry farmer fears: His chickens tested positive for avian flu. Following government rules, Weber’s company, Sunrise Farms, had to slaughter its entire flock of egg-laying hens — 550,000 birds — to prevent the disease from infecting other farms in Sonoma County north of San…

Amber Glenn wins US figure skating title after Isabeau Levito falls 3 times during free skate

Amber Glenn wins US figure skating title after Isabeau Levito falls 3 times during free skate

Amber Glenn thought she’d thrown away her chances of winning her long-sought U.S. figure skating title when, after landing a dramatic opening triple axel Friday night, the 24-year-old from Texas fell apart over the second half of her program. Then she watched Isabeau Levito collapse right behind her. The defending champion fell three times during…

The world’s largest cruise ship begins its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami

The world’s largest cruise ship begins its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami

MIAMI — The world’s largest cruise ship is set to begin its maiden voyage Saturday as it gets underway from the Port of Miami. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which runs nearly 1,200 feet (365 meters) from bow to stern, is leaving South Florida for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics. The…

Stephan Jaeger takes a 1-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open after Thomas Detry’s watery finish

Stephan Jaeger takes a 1-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open after Thomas Detry’s watery finish

SAN DIEGO – Stephan Jaeger sank a 6-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Torrey Pines South for a one-shot lead in the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Friday, moments after Thomas Detry’s third shot landed well past the hole and spun back into the pond fronting the green, leading to a…

Intel, KLA fall; American Express, Olin rise, Friday, 1/26/2024

Intel, KLA fall; American Express, Olin rise, Friday, 1/26/2024

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Intel, KLA fall; American Express, Olin rise NEW YORK — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Friday: Intel Corp., down $5.90 to $43.65. The chipmaker gave investors a weak earnings and revenue forecast for the current quarter. American Express Co., up…

Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker’s 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131

Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker’s 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers weathered Devin Booker’s early scoring flurry Friday night. Then they stormed back late and stunned the Phoenix Suns. Obi Toppin broke a tie with a putback with 3.4 seconds left, capping a 17-point comeback with a 133-131 victory and spoiling Booker’s 62-point masterpiece. “Great player,” Toppin said after finishing with…

Liquefied Natural Gas: What to know about LNG and Biden’s decision to delay gas export proposals

Liquefied Natural Gas: What to know about LNG and Biden’s decision to delay gas export proposals

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Friday it is delaying consideration of new natural gas export terminals i n the United States, even as gas shipments to Europe and Asia have soared since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision by President Joe Biden, announced as the 2024 presidential election year kicks off, aligns the Democratic…

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