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CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
The world's oldest chicken keeps surviving everything life throws at her
Life has not always been easy for Pearl, the world's oldest living chicken. She once broke her leg fleeing a raccoon attack. Her fellow hens have tried to kill her. She suffered bouts of chicken pox and pneumonia. And these days, her arthritis tilts her body to one side, and her best friend is a mop. "She's been through a lot," Pearl's owner, Sonya Hull of Little Elm, Texas, told As It Happens guest host Aarti Pole. And yet, the feisty 14-year-old fowl survived it all to become world's oldest chicken, according to Guinness World Records. Or at least, Hull admits, the oldest chicken whose owner bothered filling out the paper work. The fame, says Hull, has not gone to Pearl's head. "She doesn't seem to be fazed by it at all." Young at heart Hull hatched Pearl herself in an incubator, and says she was always a bit of a runt. "Hens have a pecking order and she was the lowest one ever since she was born," she said. In fact, Hull says her other hens have it out for Pearl. So when she started to slow down in her old age, the family decided to take her out of the chicken coop and let her live out her golden years inside the house. Nowadays, Pearl resides mostly in Hull's laundry room, where she likes to snuggle up with the aforementioned mop. But she often scoots her way into the living room to enjoy some television and neck scratches. Mobility issues aside, Hull says Pear seems pretty content. Every morning, she does a little dance when provided with fresh cherry tomatoes and grapes, her favourite. And she loves spending her days out in the yard — supervised, of course — digging up slugs. "I think she just has a love for life," Hull said. "She is still trying to live like she would if she were younger, and she seems to enjoy it." The average lifespan of an egg-laying hen is six to eight years, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's livestock program. But living inside and being doted upon seems to be the key to chicken longevity. Pearl's predecessor in the record books, Peanut, also lived the pampered life of a pet at her home in Michigan until she died at the age of 21 on Christmas Day 2023. "She's always gotten her way and been kind of a spoiled little chicken," Peanut's owner, Marsi Parker Darwin, told As It Happens in August 2023. "I will let Peanut sit in my lap while I'm watching TV or reading, and she just enjoys being stroked, and she will talk to us, make little happy noises. And that's kind of her life." Pearl, too, is beloved among her people. "She is part of the family," Hull said. "The grandkids come over … and they pet her. They're not afraid of her. She doesn't try to peck anybody. She likes to have the back of her neck scratched." She's also still surprisingly productive for an old gal.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Housing sales dip 19% in April-June across top 9 cities: PropEquity
Housing sales are estimated to fall 19 per cent in April-June across nine major cities to 94,864 units on lower launches and subdued demand, according to PropEquity . In its report released on Sunday, real estate data analytics firm PropEquity mentioned that housing sales are expected to dip by 19 per cent to 94,864 units in the second quarter of this calendar year from 1,16,432 units in the year-ago period. Samir Jasuja, Founder and CEO of PropEquity said, "This is for the first time since Q3, 2021 (July-September) that housing sales have fallen below 1 lakh unit mark. Supply, too, has stayed below 1 lakh unit mark for the fourth consecutive quarter." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Little Elm: Stunning New 2-Bed Senior Apartments (Take A Peek Inside) Senior Apartments | Search Ads Click Here Undo New supply is estimated to fall 30 per cent to 82,027 units from 1,17,208 units during the period under review. As per the data, housing sales in Bengaluru are estimated to fall 6 per cent to 14,676 units in April-June this year from 15,582 units in the year-ago period. Live Events Sales of residential properties in Hyderabad are likely to fall 20 per cent to 11,815 units from 14,704 units. Housing sales in Mumbai might fall 34 per cent to 8006 units from 12,114 units. Navi Mumbai is likely to witness 17 per cent decline in sales to 6,833 units from 8,224 units. Housing sales in Thane are expected to decline 34 per cent to 14,832 units from 22,512 units. Pune is likely to witness a 27 per cent fall in sales to 17,196 units from 23,429 units. Housing sales in Kolkata are likely to decrease by 8 per cent to 4,449 units from 4,826 units. However, Delhi-NCR and Chennai residential markets are likely to report higher sales. Housing sales in Delhi-NCR could rise 16 per cent to 11,703 units from 10,114 units. Sales of residential properties in Chennai are expected to rise 9 per cent to 5,354 units during April-June 2025 from 4,927 units in the year-ago period. P.E. Analytics, a NSE-listed company, owns and operates PropEquity platform. PropEquity has more than 17 years of catalogued data. It tracks more than 40 cities of India.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zacks Initiates Coverage of Retractable Technologies With Underperform Recommendation
Zacks Investment Research has recently initiated coverage of Retractable Technologies, Inc. RVP, assigning an "Underperform" recommendation to the company's shares. This bearish stance reflects significant concerns over the company's recent financial performance and operational challenges. Retractable Technologies, based in Little Elm, TX, manufactures and markets safety medical products, predominantly syringes and needles, for the healthcare industry. Its offerings are primarily aimed at reducing needlestick injuries and preventing cross-contamination through reuse. In the first quarter of 2025, Retractable Technologies reported an operating loss of $4.7 million, which widened from a loss of $2.9 million a year earlier. The losses were primarily due to elevated tariffs and rising costs associated with transitioning to domestic manufacturing. Though a temporary tariff relief agreement in May has slightly eased the pressure, the damage was already visible in RVP's margins. Compounding the loss was a $7.2 million unrealized decline in the value of the company's securities portfolio, pushing the quarterly net loss to $10.5 million. On the financial front, Retractable Technologies' cash position declined to $3.4 million at the end of March 2025 from $4.2 million at the end of 2024. However, it holds $32.3 million in tradable securities that can serve as a liquidity buffer. The research report highlights several key factors that could dampen Retractable Technologies' future growth. These include its rising concentration risk, especially in a volatile pricing and contracting environment, and declining average selling prices. RVP's exposure to the shifting global manufacturing landscape and long-term growth uncertainty post-COVID windfall are additional challenges. However, potential investors should consider certain positives outlined in the report. Retractable Technologies has made notable progress in reducing its reliance on Chinese imports — down to 62.7% in first-quarter 2025 from 90.4% a year earlier — through equipment upgrades and workforce expansion at its Texas facility. RVP also benefits from over $81 million in funding through a U.S. government Technology Investment Agreement, which supports its infrastructure buildout and generates $1.5 million in non-operating income per quarter. Retractable Technologies' stock has significantly underperformed its industry peers and the broader market over the past year. The valuation metrics for the company indicate that investors are pricing it at high risk and have low confidence in RVP's future earnings and growth potential. For a comprehensive analysis of Retractable Technologies' financial health, strategic initiatives, and market positioning, you are encouraged to view the full Zacks research report. This in-depth report provides a detailed discussion of the company's operational strategies, financial performance, and the potential risks and opportunities that lie ahead. Read the full Research Report on Retractable Technologies here>>> Note: Our initiation of coverage on Retractable Technologies, which has a modest market capitalization of $19.8 million, aims to equip investors with the information needed to make informed decisions in this promising but inherently risky segment of the market. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Retractable Technologies, Inc. (RVP): Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research 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
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Little Elm Murder Update: Victim Identified, Woman Held On $1M Bond
An apparent fentanyl overdose in January that claimed the life of a 32-year-old Grapevine man has now led to a murder charge. According to a police report released on June 18 by the Little Elm Police Department, Ryan Alexander Schultz died on January 13, 2025, at a residence on East University Drive. The report lists the offense as murder and identifies Ysabel Natividad Marquez, 26, as the suspect. She was arrested on June 17 and remains in the Denton County Jail on a $1 million bond. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner Schultz's death an accident, citing 'fentanyl toxicity' as the cause of death. But police now believe Marquez was the person who supplied the drugs that killed him. Schultz, born June 15, 1992, was mourned in an online obituary describing him as a beloved figure whose 'spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars.' In a statement to CBS News, Little Elm Police spokesperson Drew Bailey confirmed the case is tied to the January overdose. 'Through the investigation, detectives identified the individual arrested today as the person who supplied the drugs to the victim,' Bailey said. 'As this remains an ongoing investigation, no further information is available at this time.' This new detail sheds light on the arrest that sparked concern earlier this week. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Marquez was booked into the Denton County Jail shortly after 12:00 AM on June 17. The arresting agency was listed as the Little Elm Police Department, though no initial information about the victim or the nature of the alleged crime had been released. Under Texas law, murder is a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years or life in prison. Prosecutors may elevate charges to capital murder in qualifying cases. Public records reviewed by The Dallas Express indicate that Marquez may have a criminal history. A previous mugshot published by Mugshot Zones shows her arrested on a high-BAC DUI charge. In 2022, The Denton County Chronicle reported that a 'Ysabel Marquez' who was the same age as the newly arrested Ysabel had been indicted for possession of a controlled substance in a case involving The Colony Police Department. Social media profiles that appear to belong to her include photos matching her mugshot and show images of her with a young child. Authorities have not commented on whether Marquez's previous offenses are connected to the current case. It is unclear how the victim and the alleged suspect knew each other. The investigation remains active. The Dallas Express was the first outlet to report on the arrest at 4:30 PM on June 17.
CBS News
04-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Little Elm PD helps save firefighters from snake: "Firefighters are safe. Chairs may never recover."
Well, how the tables turn... The Little Elm Police Department had to step in and rescue the Little Elm Fire Department after an unwelcome visitor greeted them. In a hilarious recount, accompanied by a series of photos, Little Elm PD said officers were called after a snake was found in a recliner at the fire department. Little Elm Police Department via Facebook Initially, it was reported to be a venomous cottonmouth, but after an up-close-and-personal look at the intruder, it was determined to be a plain-bellied water snake, which is non-venomous. The snake was safely removed. And the police department said, "Firefighters are safe. Chairs may never recover." I don't think we'll recover from looking before sitting, either. Snake season is here Warmer weather in North Texas means more encounters with snakes. In early May, CBS News Texas spoke with Randall Kennedy, the owner of Dallas-Fort Worth Wildlife Control, who said he receives at least three to four snake calls per day. Kennedy said it's important to keep an eye out, especially when you're outdoors. "Definitely this time of year, you got to really keep your eye out, they're coming out of hibernation, therefore they're extremely hungry and they're on the move," Kennedy said. "Anywhere you're storing brush, having brush piles, you don't want to let it sit too long, because the snakes, they can get under here." Safety tips when dealing with venomous snakes After the experience Tuesday night, Little Elm PD dropped the following tips if you do run into a cottonmouth snake or any other venomous snake: Stay calm and keep your distance. Cottonmouths can be aggressive if provoked. Watch where you step and sit. Snakes tend to hide in tall grass, near water or under debris (and recliners). Don't handle it, call a professional. Keep your yards and outdoor areas clear. Know the signs of a bite and act quickly. We also have a guide to follow here:
