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Niles: Is this $2 billion theme park just another fantasy land?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

An ostentatious plan to open a $2 billion theme park in Oklahoma grabbed headlines this month. But the announcement ought to raise more questions than hope among theme park fans.American Heartland announced that it would build a $2 billion theme park resort near the town of Vinita, in northeast Oklahoma. American Heartland Theme Park would feature six themed lands — Great Plains, Bayou Bay, Big Timber Falls, Stony Point Harbor, Liberty Village and Electropolis — with rides and live entertainment throughout. Pasadena-based THG is working on the park’s design, along with FORREC, another experience design firm that has worked on projects for Dollywood and Universal Studios.American Heartland is an affiliate of Branson, Mo.-based Mansion Entertainment Group, which might be best known to Californians as the sponsor of the grand finale float and show in last January’s Tournament of Roses Parade. Mansion runs a theater in Branson, about 150 miles from its proposed new park, but a $2 billio...

They took blockbuster drugs for weight loss and diabetes. Now their stomachs are paralyzed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

By Brenda Goodman | CNNJoanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve.“I wish I never touched it. I wish I’d never heard of it in my life,” said Knight, 37, from Angie, Louisiana. “This medicine made my life hell. So much hell. It has cost me money. It cost me a lot of stress, it cost me days and nights and trips with my family. It’s cost me a lot, and it’s not worth it. The price is too high.”Brenda Allen, age 42, in Dallas, Texas, feels the same way. Her doctor prescribed Wegovy for weight loss.“And even now, being off the medication for almost a year, I’m still having a lot of problems,” Allen said in an interview with CNN.  She said she was at urgent care recently after vomiting so much she became dehydrated.Emily Wright, 38, a teacher in Toronto, Canada, started taking Ozempic in 2018. Over a year, she said she lost 80 pounds, which she’s been able to keep off. ...

Pittsburg man killed when his RV crashes into Delta ditch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

A Pittsburg man was killed Monday when his recreational vehicle went into a ditch near Isleton, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash was reported at 8:15 a.m. on westbound Highway 12 at Jackson Slough Road. The intersection is about 200 yards from a station of the River Delta Fire District, which sent a crew to the scene.The driver — the RV’s only occupant — was found dead.He was identified as Romeo Rones, 64, of Pittsburg, the Sacramento County coroner’s office said.The CHP is investigating what caused the man to drive off the two-lane highway.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Crash on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek kills driver Crashes and Disasters | Livermore: Mitchell Katz Winery owner dies in two-car crash Crashes and Disasters | Vehicle strikes, kills man near Camden Avenue and Highway 85 Crashes and Disasters | One dead after motorcycle crash in eastern Alameda County Crashes ...

Campbell man says he was pushed while filming others smoking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

July 17Overnight in the 1900 block of South Bascom Avenue: Two suspects worked together to steal over $300 from a business.11:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: A red 2009 Honda Civic was stolen from the parking lot.Overnight in the 300 block of Union Avenue: A black 2017 Hyundai Elantra was stolen from the parking lot.2:57 p.m. in the 800 block of Gale Drive: Someone threatened to kill the victim and his family unless he paid them.9:37 p.m. in the 3600 block of South Bascom Avenue: A woman, 67, showed up twice in one night in violation of a restraining order. She was arrested and booked for likelihood of recurrence.12:08 a.m. at Camden Avenue and Erin Way: A woman, 49, was stopped for a traffic violation. She had a false registration tab on her vehicle.3:58 a.m. at Nido Drive and Budd Avenue: A man, 59, set a pile of vegetation on fire and fled. He was located.5 a.m.in the 300 block of North Third Street: Items were stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.July 185 ...

Saratoga team advances in Little League tournament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

Congratulations to Quito Saratoga Little League for winning the Sectional 5 Tournament Championship in a tight game against Los Gatos. The team of 9- to 11-year-olds now moves on to next month’s NorCals, hosted by Napa Little League.Summer outdoor activities abound in Saratoga. Friday, Aug. 18, marks the next Summer Movie Night with a showing of “Inside Out.” The city sponsors this free, family-friendly event in El Quito Park, 12855 Paseo Presada. Movies begin at sundown, but come early to enjoy pre-movie activities and set up your spot.The wildly popular Wildwood Park concerts are back. Saturday, Aug. 19, live bands will play from noon until 6:30 p.m. The lineup includes Jive Machine, the Cabana Boys and the Joint Chiefs. Attendees can wear their ugliest, coolest or most fabulous sunglasses to compete for prizes. Stop by the State Farm tent and post your sunglass selfie that must be taken at the concert. Food and beverages will be available in the park. No carry-in alcoholic bevera...

Uber picks up dump truck driver after accident in Los Gatos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

July 19VEHICLE ACCIDENT: 10:26 a.m. on Wood Road. A dump truck flipped over and took out some mailboxes and a tree. An Uber driver came and picked up the dump truck driver; it’s no known where he went.GRAND THEFT: 2:49 p.m. on North Santa Cruz Avenue. Someone went into unlocked vehicle and took an Ipad. The owner was tracking the Ipad, but it had been turned off.July 21BURGLARY: 12:58 a.m. on Chester Street. A resident returned home to find the residence was rummaged through.Noise Disturbance: 1:27 a.m. on Charter Oaks Drive. People were in the pool splashing and being loud. The reporting party said he couldn’t sleep.July 22BURGLARY: 7:06 a.m. on University Avenue. Someone damaged the door handle to a security office. They also stole a key and lockbox. The reporting party was unable to access the office to see if anything missing due to the damage to the door.PETTY THEFT: 1:45 p.m. at Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard. Three suspects knocked on a car and told the driver there was b...

General Motors Q2 profit up 52% on strong sales, company confirms new Chevy Bolt EV is coming

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago. Continued strong vehicle sales and pricing, as well as cost cuts, led to the better-than-expected quarter. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday raised its financial guidance for the full year with one qualification: that it can negotiate union labor contracts without a strike. Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson told reporters that customers paid about $1,600 more per vehicle last quarter than from January through March — with an average U.S. sale price of $52,000. Discounts and inventory remained flat as the company sold 19% more vehicles than a year ago in the U.S., its most profitable market.“We’ve had an ability and a willingness and a capability to remain disciplined in our pricing and our incentives,” Jacobson said. GM raised its full-year guidance for the second straight quarter, saying it ...

DeSantis sale ileso tras sufrir un accidente de tráfico, según su campaña

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

(CNN) — El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, no sufrió lesiones después de verse involucrado en un accidente automovilístico este martes por la mañana en Tennessee, según informó su campaña a CNN.Bryan Griffin, portavoz de su campaña presidencial de 2024, también dijo que un número no especificado de personal estaba en el vehículo.“Esta mañana, el gobernador tuvo un accidente automovilístico mientras viajaba a un evento en Chattanooga, Tennessee. Él y su equipo han resultado ilesos. Agradecemos las oraciones y los buenos deseos de todo el país para que siga protegido durante su campaña”, dijo Griffin en un comunicado.Así fue como Ron DeSantis ganó una base de seguidoras entre algunas mujeres de los suburbios lejos de FloridaNo se dispone de más detalles sobre el accidente.El candidato republicano tenía programados actos de recaudación de fondos en Chattanooga, Knoxville y la zona de Nashville este martes.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, ...

First Financial Corp.: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — First Financial Corp. (THFF) on Tuesday reported net income of $16 million in its second quarter.The bank, based in Terre Haute, Indiana, said it had earnings of $1.33 per share.The holding company for First Financial Bank posted revenue of $66.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $52.6 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 THFF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/THFFSource

Poetry academy announces more than $1 million in grants for US laureates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A digital poetry archive in Utah, slam poetry workshops in South Carolina and creative writing programs in New Mexico are among the initiatives being supported by more than $1 million in grants from the Academy of American Poets. On Tuesday, the academy announced its 2023 Fellowships, contributions of $50,000 each to 23 state and local poets laureate around the country, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Redmond, Washington.The Poet Laureate Fellowship program, launched in 2019, are funded in part by the Mellon Foundation.“Collectively the voice and vision of these 23 poets laureate will bring together community members through the craft and creativity of poetry and illuminate place through words,” poet Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Mellon Foundation, said in a statement.Fellows include Utah laureate Lisa Bickmore and Lauren Camp of New Mexico, along with such local laureates as Diannely Antigua of Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Laura Da’ of Redmond, Washing...