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CNBC
12 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
'We are seeing great opportunities, returns in Europe right now': Carlyle's Jenkins
Mark Jenkins, head of global credit at Carlyle joins CNBC from the sidelines of the SuperReturn conference to discuss the firm's expansion into Europe and how Trump's tariffs are impacting the private market.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
'100 deadliest days' begins for teen drivers. What to know in Florida
The "100 deadliest days" has begun. That's the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day AAA describes as the time when crashes involving teen drivers spike. During that time, on average, eight people lose their lives every day in a teen-related crash, AAA said in a news release. There are 456,754 teen drivers on the road in Florida, according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. As of May 5, 2024, 205,000 Florida teens between the ages of 15-19 were driving with a learner's license. Here's what you should know, as both a parent and a teen driver. "The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers — a period when crashes involving teen drivers spike, leading to tragic consequences," AAA said. AAA's review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed there is a 30% increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers during summer compared to the rest of the year. On average, eight people lose their lives every day in a teen-related crash between Memorial Day and Labor Day. "During the summer, teen drivers are on the road more often, usually with friends, which increases the risk of distraction and dangerous driving habits," said Rachel Wilson, director of driver education for AAA, The Auto Club Group. "Many feel invincible behind the wheel, underestimating the dangers of speeding, distractions, and not wearing a seatbelt. But crashes hit different when they happen to you — and by then, it's too late." In 2023, here are the numbers when it comes to teen drivers, according to FLHSMV: Crashes: 19,980 Fatal crashes: 68 Fatalities: 83 Injury crashes: 2,114 Injuries: 3,084 New teen drivers, ages 16-17, are nearly three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash compared to adults, AAA said. The biggest contributing factors include: Distraction: Nearly six out of 10 teen crashes involve some form of distraction. Teen passengers are the leading distraction, followed by cell phones and infotainment systems. Speeding: Almost 30% of fatal teen crashes involve excessive speed. Driving with teen passengers: Studies show that the risk of a fatal crash increases with each additional teen passenger. Failure to wear a seatbelt: Seatbelt use significantly reduces the likelihood of serious injury or death. "Teens are inexperienced behind the wheel, and that lack of experience combined with risky behaviors is a dangerous mix," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for for AAA, The Auto Club Group. 'More teens die in car crashes during summer than any other season. Parents must take an active role in coaching their teens and reinforcing safe driving habits." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said "teen drivers were two-and-a-half times more likely to engage in one or more potentially risky behaviors when driving with one teenage peer, compared to when driving alone." "The likelihood of teen drivers engaging in one or more risky behaviors when traveling with multiple passengers increased to three times compared to when driving alone. In fact, research shows that the risk of a fatal crash goes up in direct relation to the number of teenagers in the car." FLHSMV suggested these tips to stay safe this summer ... and whenever you're behind the wheel: Before you drive: Always buckle up and make sure all passengers buckle up, too. Keep passengers at a minimum. Never try to fit more people in the car than you have seat belts for them to use. Maintain your car's optimum performance. Make sure your car has gas in it. Get directions before you leave. Be responsible, never drive impaired, and never ride with anyone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Don't drive drowsy. While you drive: Obey the speed limit. Excess speed is one of the main causes of teenage crashes. Use your turn signals. Don't blast your music. You might miss hearing a siren or a horn that could warn you of possible trouble. Don't drive distracted. Keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel and mind on driving. Share the road with others. Watch out for motorcycles, bikes and pedestrians. Don't leave your car in cruise control when you're driving late at night or when you're tired. Stay alert. Be aware of the weather, traffic congestion and road conditions. AAA urges parents to take proactive steps to ensure their teens are driving safely: Lead by example. Model good driving behavior by avoiding distractions, obeying speed limits, and always buckling up. Provide at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice. Give teens experience driving in diverse conditions— nighttime, inclement weather, highways, and busy streets. Teach defensive driving skills. Encourage teens to anticipate hazards, stay alert, and maintain a safe following distance. Create a parent-teen driving agreement. Establish clear rules about when, where, and with whom your teen can drive. Clearly outline the consequences for breaking the rules and rewards for driving safe. Here's a few things you may not know — or a reminder if you did know — about teens driving in Florida, according to the FLHSMV: Parents can rescind a minor's driver license. The parent or guardian who signs the parental consent form can rescind responsibility for their minor's driving and cancel the minor's license. If teens get six or more points on their license within 12 months, their license is restricted to 'Business Purposes Only' for one year. If teens receive six points on their driving record within a 12 month period, driving privileges are automatically restricted to Business Purposes Only for 12 months or until age 18, whichever happens first. If under 21, there is zero tolerance for drinking and driving. Drivers under the age of 21 with a blood alcohol level of .02 percent or more will have their license immediately suspended for six months. A second offense will result in a one year suspension. Refusal to submit to testing (first offense) results in a suspension of 12 months, 18 months on a second offense. If a teen receives a moving violation conviction with a Learner's License, they have one more year until they can get an Operator's License. If a teen receives a moving traffic conviction with a Learner's License, the one-year period required to hold the Learner's License will be extended for one year from the date of the conviction, or until 18 years old, whichever happens first. Teens must be in compliance with school attendance, or they will be ineligible to obtain or maintain their license. If not in compliance with school attendance, a teen's driving privilege can be suspended until proof of attendance in school for 30 consecutive days has been provided. If convicted of possession of tobacco, minors lose their license for a minimum of 30 days. If convicted for possession of tobacco or nicotine products under the age of 18, the minor's license will be suspended for 30 days or more. There are driving curfews for minors with learner's and driver licenses: Learner's license Hours: Daylight hours for first three months after license issued; until 10 p.m. after three months Special requirements: Always accompanied by a licensed driver 21+; Must hold for a minimum of 12 months or until 18th birthday, whichever comes first; Required 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of which must be at night. Driver's license, age 16 Hours: Driving is only allowed between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Notes: Unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver 21+ Driver's license, age 17 Hours: Driving is only allowed between 5 a.m. and 1 a.m. Notes: Unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver 21+ In 2023, these were the most common citations issued to teen drivers in Florida: Unlawful speed Careless driving operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance operating a motor vehicle without a driver license learner license violation failure to observe stop sign failure to display driver license failure to obey traffic control device operating a motor vehicle with an obscured, defaced or no tag seat belt violation This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Crashes, fatalities peak during summer for teen drivers. Risk factors
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Florida gas edge higher, but not by much. Here's how much you'll pay at the pump.
Florida gas prices slightly higher than last week, AAA says Florida gas prices slightly higher than last week, AAA says Florida gas prices slightly higher than last week, AAA says With the busy Memorial Day weekend in the rearview window, Florida gas prices trended slightly higher last week. As of Monday, the state average price was $3.08 a gallon, that's up two cents from a week ago, according to AAA. "Oil prices have remained stable for the past two weeks," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA - The Auto Club Group. "This should enable Florida gas prices to remain within the same 20-cent range they've cycled in for the better part of the past year." In Miami-Dade on Monday, the average was $3.02 per gallon, about the same as last week. In Broward, drivers were paying $3.09 a gallon, up a penny from last week. Gas prices across Florida Florida's most expensive metro areas for gas include West Palm Beach-Boca Raton ($3.26), Naples ($3.17), and Sebring ($3.16). The cheapest markets are Panama City ($2.76), Crestview-Fort Walton Beach ($2.78), and Pensacola ($2.83). Tips for saving at the pump AAA encourages drivers to combine errands, drive conservatively, remove excess vehicle weight, shop around using the AAA mobile app, and consider paying with cash to avoid credit card surcharges. AAA members can also save by enrolling in gas rewards programs, such as Shell's Fuel Rewards or discounts at Love's Travel Stops. Travelers can find updated gas prices and plan routes using AAA's tools at
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sturminster Newton murder arrest after body of missing man found
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the unexplained death of another Police said the body of a 23-year-old local man, whose name was given as Damian, was located in the area of Newton Hill near Sturminster Newton at about 12:45 BST on was reported missing after last being seen in the area of Station Road on 17 May.A Blandford man aged in his 30s, believed to be known to Damian, has been arrested and remains in police custody. Det Insp Mark Jenkins said: "Our thoughts remain with Damian's family at this very difficult time, and we are doing all we can to support them and keep them updated on our inquiries."We are carrying out a careful and considered investigation into the circumstances surrounding this death, the precise cause of which is unexplained, and I am appealing to anyone with information that might assist our inquiries to please make contact with us."He added: "The arrest was made in order to assist us in gathering as much information as possible while also providing legal protection to the individual concerned."There will continue to be a policing presence in the Sturminster Newton area as we carry out inquiries, and officers can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns."Police especially want anyone who had contact with Damian on 17 May to get in touch. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Australia records highest rates of 'aggressive' cancer in the world: 'We don't know why'
Australia is facing a troubling rise in one of the world's most aggressive cancers appearing in younger people — and experts admit they don't yet understand what's driving it. Despite overall declines in bowel cancer rates, cases among Australians under 50 are climbing fast, with researchers warning of a silent surge of the deadly disease in younger adults. Professor Mark Jenkins, Head of the Colorectal Cancer Unit at the University of Melbourne, has been studying the trend. He said over the last 30 years, there have been more than 28,000 people under the age of 50 diagnosed with bowel cancer. In Australia alone, researchers estimate this trend has led to 4,300 additional diagnoses of early-onset bowel cancer over that period. Bowel cancer develops in the lining of the colon or rectum, often without obvious symptoms at first, and can spread rapidly if not detected early. "It's getting worse — in Australia, but also around the world — it's increasing," Jenkins told ABC Radio National on Wednesday. "So there's something going on, but we don't know why." When Queensland woman Laura Corfield experienced "persistent pain" and discomfort in her tummy, she was reassured by doctors her symptoms were expected during pregnancy. But as weeks went on and the bowel trouble continued, she knew something "wasn't right". The Brisbane mum felt nauseous early in her pregnancy, which continued for four more months. But a heartbreaking diagnosis 22 weeks into the pregnancy threw the "healthy" mum's life into a spin when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Bowel cancer. She was just 35 years old. "I was in total disbelief," she told Yahoo News Australia recently. "They said it was aggressive and really advanced. They used all those words you don't want to hear at that moment". Various theories have been proposed, including increasing obesity, declining physical activity, lower use of protective medications like aspirin, and even exposure to microplastics. One of the country's leading specialists when it comes to microplastics, Dr Michelle Blewitt, previously explained to Yahoo how people often ingest the potentially deleterious material. "Every time Aussies wash their clothes, millions of tiny microfibres are shed and released. When these plastics make their way into our oceans, they're often eaten by fish and aquatic life, and subsequently by us," she said. "Anything less than five millilitres in size is a microplastic, and if it gets smaller than one millilitre, it becomes nanoplastics, and then picoplastics, until we're breathing it in. Aussie mum's shock cancer diagnosis during pregnancy Risky activity Gen Z admit they love despite dire warning Aussie family's remarkable bravery after baby girl's tragic diagnosis "Whatever is consuming these plastics, they get a dose of those chemicals as well". Blewitt said while we don't often consume the stomachs of fish, "what we do know is that when you're eating the whole animal, like a prawn or an oyster, you're eating a whole dose". But while microplastics may play a role, it doesn't fully explain the rise, Jenkins pointed out. "The strongest theory at the moment is that it's something to go with the bacteria in our gut, which we call the microbiome," he told ABC radio this morning. "Maybe there's been a change in them, maybe they've become more toxic over time. But it could be something else completely." Given the mystery, researchers are now turning to molecular studies, analysing tumour DNA to try and pinpoint the causes. In the meantime, Jenkins said the best defence is early detection. "The most effective thing that can be done is to try and diagnose bowel cancer before it becomes more serious," he said. People aged 45–49 are now eligible for the national screening program and can request a home test kit online. "It's a great one to do, it's really high quality, one of the best in the world." He also urged younger Australians to stay alert. "Young people, though not in that age group, if they have a strong family history of bowel cancer, they should go and talk to their doctors… because they may be eligible for screening as well," he said. Symptoms to watch for include blood in the stool, persistent changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. "Some of those symptoms are pretty vague, but in combination, they might be signs that something is going on.' Although the causes remain unclear, experts agree that living a healthy lifestyle — including regular exercise, a balanced diet, and not smoking — is one of the most effective steps people can take. If bowel cancer is detected early, treatment is often highly effective — but once it spreads, it becomes far more challenging to manage. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
