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At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations

Nov. 21, 2024 09:08 AM EST

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the sprawling pavilion section of the United Nations climate talks, where countries, nonprofits and tech companies use big, flashy signs to get the attention of the thousands of people walking through, small aqua and purple beverage cans sit conspicuously on a counter...

Construction Partners: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 21, 2024 07:51 AM EST

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Construction Partners Inc. (ROAD) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $29.3 million. The Dothan, Alabama-based company said it had net income of 56 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and...

Rescue efforts will continue at collapsed building in Tanzania where at least 13 died

Nov. 18, 2024 20:50 PM EST

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Rescue efforts continued for a third day Monday after a building collapsed and killed at least 13 people in Tanzania’s commercial capital, with the government saying it will push on until all those trapped inside are saved. The number of people...

A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome

Nov. 13, 2024 18:01 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago. It was a technological marvel when it opened in 1965. But its heyday has long passed and it hasn’t been home to a sports team since the...

Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

Nov. 12, 2024 18:41 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is already making big bets on what take two for a White House led by Donald Trump will mean for the economy. Since Election Day, investors have sent prices zooming for stocks of banks, fossil-fuel producers and other companies expected to benefit from...

Southland: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 12, 2024 17:36 PM EST

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Southland Holdings Inc. (SLND) on Tuesday reported a loss of $54.7 million in its third quarter. The Grapevine, Texas-based company said it had a loss of $1.14 per share. The infrastructure construction company posted...

MDU Resources: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 07, 2024 08:41 AM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) on Thursday reported earnings of $64.6 million in its third quarter. The Bismarck, North Dakota-based company said it had profit of 32 cents per share. The energy, mining, construction and...

Mistras: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 30, 2024 16:49 PM EDT

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. (AP) — PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. (AP) — Mistras Group Inc. (MG) on Wednesday reported earnings of $6.4 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Princeton Junction, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. ...

Materion: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 30, 2024 07:17 AM EDT

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — Materion Corp. (MTRN) on Wednesday reported earnings of $22.3 million in its third quarter. The Mayfield Heights, Ohio-based company said it had net income of $1.07 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...

Housing on the ballot: Harris, Trump push different plans for tackling housing affordability crisis

Oct. 23, 2024 06:02 AM EDT

Millions of Americans can’t afford to buy a home or rent a suitable apartment, making housing a central issue for voters in the upcoming presidential election. The biggest single reason homeownership is out of reach for many is there aren’t nearly enough homes for sale to balance...