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Operations of the hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline can begin, regulators say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline was given the go-ahead Tuesday to start operating, six years after construction began at more than double its original estimated cost. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the 303-mile...
Bill for `forever chemicals' manufacturers to pay North Carolina water systems advances
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's top environmental regulator could order manufacturers of "forever chemicals” to help pay for water system cleanup upgrades whenever they are found responsible for discharges that contaminate drinking water beyond acceptable levels, under legislation...
The backlog of Honolulu building permits is taking a toll on city revenue
HONOLULU (AP) — The new Raising Cane’s restaurant in Pearl City was a financial win for the city. Before the eatery was built, the owners were paying about $62,000 in city property taxes for what was then an empty lot. By the time the restaurant opened in 2022, the property’s...
GM promotes 2 former Apple executives to key roles in developing software and digital services
General Motors has promoted two former Apple executives to run its software and services operations as it ramps up efforts to develop and market electric, autonomous and connected vehicles. Baris Cetinok was named senior vice president of software and services product management. The...
Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing partial collapse and oil spill
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into waters near busy shipping channels and closing the only road to a small neighboring island. No injuries were reported. The impact sent pieces of the bridge, which...
New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float
ORONO, Maine (AP) — As waves grew and gusts increased, a wind turbine bobbed gently, its blades spinning with a gentle woosh. The tempest reached a crescendo with little drama other than splashing water. The uneventful outcome is exactly what engineers aimed for. The...
Southland: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Southland Holdings Inc. (SLND) on Monday reported a loss of $406,000 in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Grapevine, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent. The infrastructure construction company...
Construction Partners: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Construction Partners Inc. (ROAD) on Friday reported a loss of $1.1 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Dothan, Alabama-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. The results beat Wall Street...
MDU Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) on Thursday reported net income of $100.9 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Bismarck, North Dakota-based company said it had net income of 49 cents. Earnings, adjusted for...
Materion: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — Materion Corp. (MTRN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $13.4 million. On a per-share basis, the Mayfield Heights, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 64 cents. Earnings, adjusted for...
