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CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
An explosion and fire at a Nebraska plant are preventing a search for 3 missing people
OMAHA, Neb. — Firefighters in eastern Nebraska battled a fire for hours following an explosion Tuesday at a wood pellet manufacturing plant, but authorities said they have been unable to get close enough to search for three people believed to be missing. The explosion happened at the Horizon Biofuels plant, which makes animal bedding and wood pellets for heating and smoking food, on the south end of Fremont, Nebraska. Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said three individuals were in the building, but 'that's all we can say at this point,' he said in a briefing Tuesday afternoon. 'We're working with the state patrol as well as the state of Nebraska and other groups to assess the building and the structure of the building to where, again, we can be able to get in,' Spellerberg said. Fremont Fire Chief Todd Bernt said first responders were up against 'heavy smoke and a lot of flames' when they first arrived on scene. The first call reporting the explosion came in just before noon, according to Spellerberg. Photos taken after the explosion show the top of the facility's tall tower -- marked by a distinctive sunbeam logo of the former owner, Golden Sun Feeds -- torn off, exposing mangled metal and ripped siding. Debris littered the ground below. The facility uses tons of wood waste to manufacture their wood fuel pellets. An overnight fire at the building in 2014 had damaged the electrical system but left the structure in tact, according to reporting by the Fremont Tribune. A fire captain said at the time that the building has a 'cement structure on the outside and the metal frame is tied into that.' Bernt said they believe the facility stores wood and some alcohol-based materials. Dodge County Attorney Pamela Hopkins, who also serves as the county coroner, said law enforcement and first responders were busy securing the scene Tuesday afternoon and had not yet contacted her in her role as coroner. She added that she was hoping not to get that call. 'Right now, we're focused on the safety of the community and getting the situation under control -- keeping the scene secure,' Hopkins said. She declined to comment further. Fremont, a city of about 27,000 and the sixth-largest in Nebraska, is located 32 miles (52 kilometres) northwest of Omaha, Nebraska. The site of the explosion is surrounded by other manufacturing and food processing plants. Taylor Kirklin, who lives about a half mile (0.8 kilometres) from the building, said her whole house shook Tuesday. She said the explosion was so loud that she thought someone had driven into the lobby of her family's dog kennel business on the property. 'I got up and looked outside and there was a huge plume of smoke,' she said. 'We were really unsure when the explosion happened which plant it was because there are so many in that area.' Margery A. Beck, The Associated Press
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Europe's ECC Approves Decision for Satellite to Low-Power Device Communications; Advances Satellite-based LoRaWAN® IoT
Joint effort by LoRa Alliance® members and regulators secures ECC approval, enabling broader deployment of low-power IoT applications across Europe ECC Approves Satellite for LoRaWAN FREMONT, Calif., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LoRa Alliance®, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN® standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), today announced that the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has officially approved the Decision ECC DEC(25)021, confirming the regulatory framework enabling satellite-to-low power device communication with satellites (LPD-S) communications within the short-range device (SRD) 862-870MHz frequency band in Europe. This landmark decision, finalized during the ECC's June meeting, marks a significant advancement in enabling innovative satellite-based LPWAN IoT solutions, particularly LoRaWAN, across Europe. The approval is the result of a years-long collaboration between the LoRa Alliance and European regulators. The new regulations establish clear guidelines for the use of SRD spectrum by satellite systems communicating with LPD-S terminals on the ground. It is expected to facilitate the deployment of satellite services designed to support LoRaWAN applications in areas such as logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and remote asset management. 'Advocating for LoRaWAN technology and spectrum access is one of the Alliance's main objectives,' said Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance. 'Maintaining open and available frequency bands is key to our members' ability to build businesses based on the open LoRaWAN wide area networking standard. It is validating to have a formal regulatory framework in place to guide future deployments. We extend our thanks to our members who have tirelessly advocated to secure this formal regulatory framework, ensuring broad access for satellite IoT solutions.' Key highlights of the decision: Satellite-to-LPDS communications are now harmonized in the 862-870MHz SRD band. The framework ensures coexistence with existing terrestrial SRD users while opening new avenues for non-terrestrial network (NTN) deployments. LoRa Alliance initiatives in Europe contributed to comprehensive studies and to stakeholders' consultations conducted by ECC. 'This is a crucial step toward fostering innovation in the growing IoT sector. By enabling LPD-S devices to communicate with satellites within harmonized SRD spectrum, we unlock new possibilities for a wide range of technologies for reliable, low-power connectivity – even in remote or underserved regions,' said Chris Seifert, ECC Chairwoman. "The LoRa Alliance thanks all regulators from the ECC for their prompt actions and decisions enabling LPD-S devices to communicate with satellite within the harmonized SRD 862-870MHz band,' said Olivier Beaujard, LoRa Alliance Regulatory Working Group Chair and Chairman of the Board. 'The decision unlocks new opportunities for reliable, low-power LoRaWAN applications regardless of geographic location or deployed terrestrial infrastructure." Satellite to Low Power Device Communications Webinar On Sept. 11, 2025, the LoRa Alliance will host a webinar to discuss the ECC's regulatory framework, what it means for NTN LoRaWAN and how members will benefit from this decision. Learn more and register here. About LoRa Alliance® The LoRa Alliance® is an open, nonprofit association that has become one of the largest and fastest-growing alliances in the technology sector since its inception in 2015. Its members closely collaborate and share expertise to develop and promote the LoRaWAN® standard, which is the de facto global standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT LPWAN connectivity. LoRaWAN has the technical flexibility to address a broad range of IoT applications, both fixed and mobile, and a robust LoRaWAN Certification program to guarantee that devices perform as specified. More information: LoRa Alliance®, LoRaWAN® and LoRaWAN CertifiedCM are licensed marks. MEDIA CONTACT: Kiterocket Stephanie Quinn, LoRa Alliance PR, +1 480 316 8370, squinn@ 1 ECC DEC(25)02 'Low power devices communicating with satellites (LPD-S) within the frequency range 862-870 MHz': A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Seagate Appoints Dave Mosley to Position of Board Chair
Chief Executive Officer Dave Mosley elected to become Board Chair Michael R. Cannon to become Lead Independent Director FREMONT, Calif., July 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) (the "Company" or "Seagate"), a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Dave Mosley has been unanimously elected by the Board of Directors to the additional role of Board Chair, effective following the conclusion of Seagate's 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, which is expected to be held in October 2025. He will succeed Michael R. Cannon, who will remain a director and assume the additional role of Lead Independent Director. "Since becoming CEO in 2017, Dave has been instrumental in driving strong operational performance, advancing Seagate's innovative technology roadmap, and positioning the company to capture the significant data-driven growth opportunities ahead," said Mike Cannon. "His election as Board Chair reflects the Board's confidence in his strategic vision and our trust in his leadership to guide Seagate through its next phase of profitable growth. I look forward to our continued collaboration to ensure Seagate's sustained success." "It has been a privilege to serve as Seagate's CEO, and I am excited to take on the expanded role of Board Chair. In this opportunity-rich era shaped by the explosive growth in data generation and data value, I remain committed to collaborating with our board and leadership team to continue driving storage technology innovation that creates long-term value for all of our stakeholders," said Dave Mosley. "I would like to express my gratitude to Mike for his invaluable counsel and leadership, which have helped shape the company's strategic direction, and I look forward to his ongoing contributions to the board in his role as Lead Independent Director." Dr. Mosley has held numerous leadership positions during his nearly 30 year tenure with Seagate spanning research and development, operations, sales and marketing. He has been Chief Executive Officer of Seagate since October 2017 and has served as a director since July 2017. Mr. Cannon has served as a director since February 2011 and has served as Seagate's Board Chair since July 2020. About Seagate Seagate Technology is a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage. We create breakthrough technology so you can confidently store your data and easily unlock its value. Founded over 45 years ago, Seagate has shipped over four billion terabytes of data capacity and offers a full portfolio of storage devices, systems, and services from edge to cloud. To learn more about how Seagate leads storage innovation, visit and our blog, or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. © 2025 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Spiral logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. View source version on Contacts Investor Relations Contact: Shanye Hudson, (510) Media Contact: Karin Taylor, (408) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Mother and daughter, 16, get into huge fight over STEPDAD 'who was sleeping with one and grooming the other'
California police made a disturbing revelation after breaking up a fight between a mother and daughter over the stepfather. Cops were called to the family's Fremont home in mid-June to a report of the fight between a mother and her 16-year-old daughter. Investigators soon learned that the teen claimed to be 'in love' with her mother's husband, reported The Mercury News. The stepfather, said to be in his late 30s, allegedly admitted to kissing the girl and loving her, according to text messages obtained by the police. He denied any sexual activity and allegedly told the girl to 'just deny it' if she was asked about having sexual relations with her stepfather. Police have been investigating the man for grooming and sexual abuse, but believe he has since fled the country. Authorities said they attempted to serve the man with a stay-away order while he was at work, but was told he left at lunch and never came back. Fremont is known as a safe community and was deemed the happiest city in America based on its financial stability, high life satisfaction and healthy living conditions, according to WalletHub. In 2024, there were 18 reported rapes in the city, 267 aggravated assaults and 775 simple assaults, according to the police department's annual report.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
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Socket Mobile Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call
FREMONT, Calif., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results at the close of the market on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Management will also host a conference call to discuss these results that will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time). What: Socket Mobile Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call When: Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time) To access the live conference call: Conference Link: - OR – Dial (800) 237-1091 toll free from within the U.S. or (848) 488-9280 (toll). About Socket Mobile:Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile's revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile's cordless barcode scanners and contactless reader/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn, X, and keep up with our latest News and Updates. Socket Investor Contact:Lynn ZhaoChief Financial Officer510-933-3016lynn@ Socket is a registered trademark of Socket Mobile. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners. © 2025, Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Socket Mobile, Inc.
