Month: February 2022

4 Killed in Helicopter Crash on Hawaii Island of Kauai

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it is investigating the crash of a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter on Feb. 22 that left four people dead. Four people were killed after the helicopter crashed during a training operation on the Hawaii island of Kauai, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), which is the…


You Ask, We Analyze: Why Lucid Group’s Stock May Be Set for a Drive North

On Monday evening, Benzinga asked its followers on Twitter what they’re buying at the open on Tuesday. From the replies, Benzinga selected one ticker for technical analysis. @JeffreyAWillia4 and @CappyTrades are buying Lucid Group, Inc. The electric vehicle manufacturer is expected to print its fourth-quarter financial results on Feb. 28 and traders and investors will…


CDC Taps Palantir to Support COVID-19 Drug Supply in US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded Palantir Technologies Inc. a $5.3 million contract to manage distribution of COVID-19 drugs in the United States, the software maker said on Tuesday. The contract for supporting distribution of therapeutics is for a duration of six months, Palantir said. The new partnership is an extension…


Macy’s Forecasts Strong 2022 After Holiday Sales Bump, to Not Separate Online Unit

Macy’s Inc on Tuesday decided against a push by an activist investor to spin off its online business and forecast better-than-expected annual sales after a bumper holiday season, during which it kept its shelves well-stocked. The department store chain also announced a $2 billion share buyback plan and raised its quarterly dividend by 5 percent,…


‘Catastrophe’: Firefighters, Volunteers Battle Blazes in Argentina’s North

ITUZAINGÓ, Argentina—Luis Candia is battling to put out raging wildfires in Argentina’s northern Corrientes province, which have scarred the region burning over 800,000 hectares of land, more than twice the size of Rhode Island. With a water pack on his back and his face covered to protect him from the smoke and flames, the volunteer…


Germany Indicts Arms Control Breach Suspect Over Russia Sale

BERLIN—German prosecutors said Tuesday they have indicted a businessman on suspicion of breaking arms control laws by helping Russia purchase sophisticated machinery that could be used to make chemical weapons. The man, identified only as Alexander S. because of privacy rules, was arrested by German customs officials in the eastern city of Leipzig last year….


Fed’s Bowman Keeping Open Mind on Possible Half Percentage Point Rate Hike in March

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Monday that she will assess incoming economic data over the next three weeks in deciding whether a half percentage point interest rate rise at the central bank’s next meeting in March is needed, a stance that underscores divisions among policymakers on how aggressively to begin its tightening cycle….


Shen Yun ‘Keeps the Beauty of Chinese Culture Alive’

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Laws and mandates cannot change the hearts of the people. Shen Yun Performing Arts proves that although China is a communist state and much of China’s traditions and culture have been destroyed, there are still people who are striving to revive and present that culture to the world. “I learned that no matter what…


Moving Your Body Is Like a Tune-Up for Your Mind

Movement and exercise feel good, as you know if you’ve ever experienced a runner’s high, the restorative power of a pandemic afternoon walk, or a heart-pumping Zumba class. But what accounts for these benefits? The answer offered by science journalist Caroline Williams in Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind is deeper and more provocative than…


Your Relationship With Your Alarm Clock

If you use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning, think about a relationship you’d like to create with your alarm clock. What would be the healthiest and happiest version of that relationship for you? If you were an alarm clock, what kind of relationship would you want to have with your human?…