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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dispute brews between HECO, Carpenters Union
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It's a dispute between Hawaiian Electric and the Carpenters Union. HECO told KHON2 that the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters is going after them after the utility company refused to sign an exclusive project labor agreement with the Carpenters. We're told that currently about 1,200 HECO employees are represented by another union, the IBEW Local 1260. Hawaiian Electric to close Shift and Save program to new enrollments 'It was presented to us as a take it or leave it and that's why we look at this as a shakedown – somebody tells you you got to do something today and you got to sign this today or something bad is going to happen. And the bad thing that is happening that they're trying to have happen is to block the legislation that we're seeking, which is going to be related to overtime lowering cost for customers by helping us improve our credit standing,' said HECO's Government and Community Relations Corporate Communications Vice President Jim Kelly. 'Carpenters Union didn't even come up and talk to us. And while we represent the members of Hawaiian Electric, we also represent a lot of the signatories that do work for Hawaiian Electric. But again, we did not even get a call. We did not get a heads up that hey we want to maybe take some of your guys work,' said IBEW Local 1260 Business Manager and Financial Secretary Leroy for the Carpenters Union, Andrew Pereira, said any allegation that they're trying to leverage a project labor agreement is absolutely false. 'To be clear, Hawaiian Electric officials approached the Carpenters Union about the Securitization Bill, about this bill, to try to create a billion-dollar fund on the backs of ratepayers. And the Carpenters Union let Hawaiian Electric know that that is not a starting point. So any relationship between the Carpenters Union and Hawaiian Electric, the starting point would be absolutely no to this Securitization bill,' said Pereira. Check out more news from around Hawaii HECO said customers are not paying a dime for the settlement of the Lahaina litigation or anything related to the Lahaina fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lockheed Martin and Google Cloud Announce Collaboration to Advance Generative AI For National Security
Integration of Google AI with Lockheed Martin's AI Factory Ecosystem to Enhance Decision-Making and Innovation BETHESDA, Md. and RESTON, Va., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Google Public Sector today announced their intent to integrate Google's advanced generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) into Lockheed Martin's AI Factory ecosystem. This collaboration will enhance Lockheed Martin's ability to train, deploy, and sustain high-performance AI models alongside other leading providers, accelerating AI-driven capabilities in critical national security, aerospace, and scientific applications. Lockheed Martin's AI Factory leverages both open-source and proprietary AI models, providing traceability, reliability, and monitoring to ensure trust, security, and high-assurance deployment. Google Cloud's AI capabilities will become part of this ecosystem, complementing Lockheed Martin's comprehensive approach to AI. "Using Google Cloud's AI technologies allows us to explore a wide range of powerful capabilities to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that stay ahead of the curve," said John Clark, senior vice president, Lockheed Martin Technology & Strategic Innovation. "A sustained relationship with Google Public Sector is part of our ongoing commitment to a culture of innovation, driving continuous improvement and delivering results for our customers." "Lockheed Martin and Google Cloud share a vision to bring new innovation to the industry with AI," said Jim Kelly, vice president Federal, Google Public Sector. "Our Google Cloud AI technologies will provide Lockheed Martin with a powerful toolset to address some of their most demanding issues faster than ever before." Lockheed Martin will apply these integrated AI capabilities to enhance critical areas including advanced intelligence analysis, real-time decision-making, predictive aerospace maintenance, optimized engineering designs, robust supply chains, secure software development, customized workforce training, and accelerated scientific discoveries. Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform helps organizations train, deploy, and customize large language models (LLMs) securely and at scale, complementing Lockheed Martin's AI Factory's commitment to secure, reliable AI across global operations, including air-gapped environments. This collaboration reflects both companies' shared commitment to trustworthy and secure AI deployment, adhering to the highest standards of security and reliability, hallmarks of both organizations. About Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at About Google Cloud Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Google Cloud
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Orbia Announces Conference Call For Its First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results
MEXICO CITY, March 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. will release its first quarter 2025 earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, April 24, 2025. On Friday, April 25, 2025, Management will host a conference call and Q&A session to review the Q1 2025 results. Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. MX | 11:00 a.m. ET Speakers: Sameer Bharadwaj Chief Executive Officer Jim Kelly Chief Financial Officer Diego Echave VP, Investor Relations Dial-in numbers:From the USA (toll free): +1-(888)-339-0721From Mexico (toll free): +001-855 817-7630From other countries:+1-(412)-317-5247 When dialing in, please let the operator know you are here for the Orbia earnings call. Participants are requested to connect 10 minutes prior to start time. The presentation that will be used during the webcast will be available on the Investors section of the Orbia website. A recording of the webcast will be posted on the website shortly after the call is completed. The webcast can be accessed here. Orbia's latest Investor Presentation is available here. REGISTER HERE View source version on Contacts Diego EchaveVP, Investor Relations+1 MediaKacy KarlenChief Communications OfficerT: +1 865 410 Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
04-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
A New Advocacy Organization for the Future of Ocean City Launches: Ocean City 2050
Ocean City, NJ March 03, 2025 --( A new advocacy organization, Ocean City 2050, was announced today by a group of long-term Ocean City residents committed to preserving the city's unique identity, promoting responsible growth, and advocating for transparency and accountability in local government. Formed in response to growing concerns over governance, planning, and development, Ocean City 2050 seeks to engage the public, advocate for fact-based policymaking, and ensure the city remains a premier family-friendly destination for generations to come. A Collaborative but Distinct Mission Several of Ocean City 2050's members come from fellow Ocean City organization Friends of OCNJ History & Culture ('Friends of OCNJ'). Ocean City 2050 shares a commitment to community preservation with Friends of OCNJ History & Culture ('Friends of OCNJ'), but operates as an independent organization with a unique focus on governance and planning. • Ocean City 2050 will drive long-term policy advocacy, ensuring the city remains well-governed, family-friendly, and vibrant, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and responsible decision-making. • Friends of OCNJ will continue its mission of celebrating Ocean City's historic character through initiatives like house and garden tours, historical documentaries, an old-home database, and educational seminars. The Need for Stronger Community Involvement 'Like many towns along the Jersey shore, Ocean City has experienced massive change, from evolving demographics, to significant housing cost increases, to environmental threats, all of which require sound government policy to ensure that growth does not erase the unique history and culture of our island,' said Jim Kelly, a long-time resident and founding member of Ocean City 2050. 'Strong advocacy is required to shape policies that will secure that future, rather than leaving them to a narrow group of special interests and perspectives.' The group is launching at a critical moment for Ocean City, following a series of concerning local decisions that have raised alarm within the community. 'Ocean City has recently witnessed events that highlight the need for stronger governance and broader community involvement,' added Bill Merritt, another founding member. 'The lack of leadership on the Boardwalk debate, the recent approval of a commercial marina in a small residential Glen Cove lagoon, the continued approval of massive duplexes with inadequate parking, and the failure to address the rising vacation costs for middle-class vacationers that is hurting our local economy, reflect a city that appears to have handed its rudder to special interests, rather than safeguarding its longstanding cultural identity.' Ocean City 2050's Core Priorities Ocean City 2050 will: Champion Good Governance & Transparency – Promote integrity and inclusiveness in local decision-making. Advocate for Fact-Based Planning – Push for an updated Master Plan that balances responsible development, historic preservation, and environmental sustainability while safeguarding Ocean City's long-term cultural identity. Explore the Future of Entertainment – Ensure Ocean City remains a premier family-friendly destination by studying and advocating for new attractions that align with its identity. Engage with Local Leaders – Work with elected officials and candidates to keep Ocean City's future a top priority. Hold Government Accountable – When necessary, pursue litigation to uphold the principles of good governance, preservation, and responsible planning. Call to Action: Join Ocean City 2050 'Ocean City 2050 is a community-led movement to ensure our city remains vibrant, family-friendly, and well-governed for generations to come,' Kelly added. 'We invite everyone, including citizens, residents and vacationers, to get involved, make their voices heard, and help shape Ocean City's future.'
Boston Globe
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
On being a Pats fan on Super Bowl Sunday
Send questions or suggestions to the Starting Point team at . If you'd like the newsletter sent to your inbox, . TODAY'S STARTING POINT What has the incredible run of football excellence by the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs done to us, as New England Patriots fans? Bad things. Two weeks ago, we actually rooted for the Buffalo Bills to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. For anyone who recalls the frequent curb-stompings the pre-Brady/Belichick Patriots suffered at the hands of Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and the Bills of the 1990s, cheering for Buffalo was, well, unnatural , like a weekend getaway to the But in the interest of defeating Kansas City and protecting New England's legacy as the greatest football dynasty of the current millennium, we sports hate, of course. We love Bills fans; there's nobody with whom we'd rather Advertisement And, alas, all we single-day Bills supporters got the full Buffalo fan experience — a brief hope for victory by a superbly talented team that yet somehow managed to fall just short in the Quarterback Tom Brady held the Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl in 2019. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Social media bloomed with AI-generated photos of NFL officials dressed in Chief's gear, and, yes, it does seem like KC gets the breaks. But remember: During New England's reign, we made fun of fans in other cities who whined that their defense drew roughing penalties for just thinking unkind thoughts about Tom Brady. Maybe it wasn't quite that bad, but let's acknowledge that when the Patriots were good, they had a reputation for Advertisement New England won It doesn't get any easier this weekend for Patriots fans who feel the Chiefs uncomfortably nipping at the heels of New England's dynasty. KC is chasing its fourth championship since 2020, and trying to win its third in a row, which is something New England never did. It's something no NFL team has ever done. The NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles are Patriots fans' last hope to stiff-arm the Chiefs' momentum, at least for this season. It won't be easy to root for Philly, with memories of Super Bowl LII, in 2018, still fresh in our heads — When President Trump is done declassifying the secret JFK files, how about releasing the contract Foles signed with the Devil to play the most clutch game of his life? There is nothing wrong with rooting against a team, though I used to think players and coaches from the 1972 Miami Dolphins took it too far. The members of the only undefeated squad in NFL history are known for literally popping champagne every season when the last undefeated team Advertisement I get it now. I may even ice some bubbly for the Super Bowl this weekend. Whatever the outcome, it will come in handy. As Napoleon On this Sunday only: Go Eagles. More on the game How to watch: The game starts at 6:30 p.m. on Fox, live from the New Orleans Caesars Superdome. Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar will headline the halftime show. ( The commercials: See Ben Affleck and the DunKings, Matt Damon as David Beckham's long-lost twin brother, Progress: Two years ago, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts made headlines as the Super Bowl's first pair of Black starting quarterbacks. This year, Rookie: Tom Brady is back at the big game — this time A missing fan: Tiger Bech, a devoted Eagles fan, was killed in the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day. On Sunday, Twist of fate: 'Pretty crazy how it has panned out': Seven former Patriots players Place your bets: The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will let its operators If you're cooking: Spice up your spread with If you order in: National Pizza Day just so happens to coincide with the Super Bowl this year. Here are Advertisement If you go out: The Harp, Seamart, and other Boston bars Lombarky Trophy: Finally, don't forget the Puppy Bowl, which promotes pet adoption. It airs at 2 p.m. Sunday on Animal Planet, Discovery, and other channels. ( 2 Down: | 32° POINTS OF INTEREST You enjoyed the Globe's January Photos of the Month so much yesterday that we're bringing you another photo gallery: A look back at the Snowmageddon of February, 2015. Here, pedestrians had to navigate through massive snowbanks in downtown Boston, many of which remained well into spring. More below. Jessica RInaldi/Globe Staff Boston and Mass. Swept up: Federal immigration officials detained a Brazilian man living in Marlborough and sent him to Texas for possible deportation, even though he entered the US legally and has no criminal record. ( Sunlight: Massachusetts lawmakers, vowing greater transparency, unveiled legislation RTO: Dell, which employs thousands in Massachusetts, will require employees to Gender fallout: The Education Department will Whiteout: Ten years ago, Massachusetts experienced a month of snow that would not stop until almost 100 inches fell on the area. Check out New England 'Many will die': Hospitals and aid groups funded by USAID Live free: Holding your phone but talking on Bluetooth does not violate New Hampshire's hands-free device law, a court ruled. ( OMG: Inmates in Connecticut would no longer have free text messaging under a proposal in Gov. Ned Lamont's proposed budget. ( The Nation Slash and burn: Despite an all-night filibuster by Democrats Wednesday, Senate Republicans last night approved Russell Vought, a creator of the controversial Project 2025, as White House budget director. ( Inside pitch: A federal judge sentenced Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter to nearly five years in prison for stealing millions of dollars from the Los Angeles Dodgers player. ( Sanctuary suit: The Trump administration sued Chicago, Cook County, and the state of Illinois over sanctuary policies that prohibit local law enforcement from working with federal immigration officials. ( Admitting blame: Southern California Edison officials conceded that its equipment likely sparked the Hurst Fire that burned nearly 800 acres in southern California. ( The World Gaza puzzlement: Trump said the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza would be permanent. Then his spokeswoman said it would be temporary, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Gazans would leave for an 'interim' period during reconstruction. ( Warmup: How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant into an NBA legend. ( BESIDE THE POINT 🚐 Livin' in a van down by the river: In honor of SNL's 50th anniversary, here are 50 catchphrases from the show that have entered the lexicon. ( 💚 Healthy heart: Why 'cardiac clearance' could save your life. ( 🙀 Killer kitties: No, Scotland is not going to ban cats, although given that the little buggers kill at least 700 million birds and other animals each year in the U.K., animal welfare folks want them leashed or kept indoors. ( 🗺️ Map man: Meet the 'map philosopher' who's 👪 Hanging on: Gentle parenting 📽️ Truth hurts: Not even Ke Huy Quan's infinite appeal is enough to save 'Love Hurts,' a haphazard new comedy, 📺 To watch: 'Apple Cider Vinegar' is an addictive addition Advertisement 📚 To read: She grew up as a Cape Cod year-rounder. Her new memoir 🤝 Act of resistance: An Oscar-nominated documentary 🎨 At the MFA The artist John Wilson, a Roxbury native, is largely unknown. 💬 Story time: Her daughter always wants one more. 📧 Want this sent to your inbox? 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