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Canadian Natural president Tim McKay to retire, company raises dividend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. announced the retirement of president Tim McKay next year as it raised its quarterly dividend and reported a third-quarter profit of $2.34 billion, down from $2.81 billion a year ago.Canadian Natural says McKay will assume the role of vice-chairman on Feb. 28, 2024, when Scott Stauth, currently chief operating officer of oilsands, will be promoted to president. As vice-chairman, McKay is expected to help with the management transition until his retirement in the summer.The announcement came as company said it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1 per share, up from 90 cents.Canadian Natural reported its profit amounted to $2.13 per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, down from $2.49 per diluted share a year earlier.Revenue for the quarter totalled $9.90 billion, down from $10.46 billion in the same quarter last year.On an adjusted basis, the company says it earned $2.59 per diluted share in its most recent quarter, down from $3.0...

Vigil held for Hamas hostages

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

CHICAGO -- Hundreds of people gathered at the Anche Emit Synagogue Wednesday night to pray for Israeli lives lost in the Hamas attack on Israel and plea for action to rescue the more than 200 people taken hostage by the militant group. Families whose loved ones are currently being held hostage by Hamas travelled to Chicago to share their stories.At the same time, push for leaders across the world to assist in the safe release of those hostages. Since the attack Israel Defense Forces have conducted air and ground strikes on Gaza with the intent of taking out Hamas, killing more than 8,000 Palestinian civilians in the bombings, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. Search underway for missing 5-year-old from Portage Park Of the people who spoke, Seam Samo Segal's cousin Rimon Kirsht who was taken with her husband from the couple's home. Sandy Feldman's brother and sister were kidnapped -- and have not been heard from in more than three weeks. "We don't know where they are they ...

Cher to star in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar can be the opening act when it comes to Santa.Organizers of this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have nabbed the Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner for their 97th annual event. Cher will make her appearance just before the parade's end, signaled by the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, parade organizers said.This year’s parade will feature 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and eight performance groups.It's a busy time for Cher, who is preparing to release a 25th-anniversary edition of her Grammy-winning album “Believe” and just dropped her first new album in five years, “Christmas.” 50th annual Village Halloween Parade held in New York City For the first time in its long history, the holiday tradition will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET, half an hour earlier than previous years, kicked off by multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-winner Jon Bati...

Gov. Abbott travels to Israel amid ongoing war with Hamas

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News Today's top morning headlines for Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott arrived Thursday morning in Israel, where his office shared he went to "reaffirm Texas’ enduring and unwavering support of the State of Israel" during its ongoing war with Hamas. The governor's office released a photo showing Abbott along with Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister. The two Republican leaders made the trip together, which they said was done in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest. Diplomacy to pause fighting and ease siege intensifies as Israeli ground troops advance on Gaza City In a statement Thursday, Abbott wrote, "There is a deep, enduring bond between Texas and Israel, with the blessings of freedom and burdens of vigilance embedded in the histories of both our people. Unfortunately, never has freedom in Israel b...

Pedestrian hit, killed near Powell Lane and I-35 Service Road

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A person has died after being hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Powell Lane and North I-35 Service Road Southbound. Austin-Travis County EMS pronounced the adult patient dead on the scene. Drivers should expect traffic delays in the area or choose alternate routes.

Kaitlin Armstrong Day 2: Prosecutors to call more witnesses during murder trial

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Prosecutors will call more witnesses Thursday in the murder trial for Kaitlin Armstrong, who's accused of shooting and killing pro cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson in May 2022.Both sides delivered opening statements Wednesday morning. The state outlined a timeline of evidence gathered from phone and GPS records of Armstrong and Wilson's actions leading up to the shooting. Prosecutors also discussed the relationship between Armstrong, Wilson and Armstrong's then-boyfriend Colin Strickland. Day one of the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial wraps up The defense's primary argument appears to be the notion that even though there is surveillance of gunshots and her Jeep, there is no camera footage of Armstrong actually shooting Wilson."I want to talk to you about what you didn’t hear about," defense attorney Geoffrey Puryear said. "Not one witness saw Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly commit this murder because there isn’t one."Wilson's brother Matt was the first to testify. The s...

Defense takes over in APD officer's murder trial

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is KXAN's coverage of this trial from Wednesday (Nov. 1, 2023). AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Thursday, attorneys representing Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor will continue presenting their case after the state rested Wednesday. Taylor is on trial for murder in the death of Michael Ramos. Prosecutors expect to wrap mid-week in APD officer’s murder trial Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during an incident with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.Previous coverage of this trial: Prosecutors rest case in APD officer’s murder trial, defense takes overState calls use-of-force expert in APD officer’s murder trialProsecutors expect to wrap mid-week in APD officer’s murder trialAPD Officer Christopher Taylor’s statement read during murder trialMedical Examiner walks through autopsy of Michael RamosAPD officers testify in fellow officer’s murder trial‘I would take that back’: Woma...

Water main break in Village of Coxsackie

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

COXSACKIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Village of Coxsackie is reporting a water main break that began around 8:30 Thursday morning. Residents on South River Street may have their turned off until further notice due to the main water break in the area. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Crews are working to repair the break. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Albany landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer's awareness

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Iconic Albany landmarks will join over 1,000 landmarks and buildings around the globe to light up teal for Alzheimer's awareness Thursday night. The annual program, run by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), is called the "Light the World Teal" program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Participating landmarks in Albany include the New York State Capitol, Empire State Plaza, Alfred E. Smith Building, SUNY Plaza Building, New York State Education Building, and the Albany International Airport Gateway. This is the tenth year of AFA’s Light the World in Teal campaign.According to the AFA, over 6.7 million Americans, including 410,000 New Yorkers, currently live with Alzheimer’s disease. Mohonasen students honor classmate with custom parking spot “It’s wonderful to see some of Albany’s most well-known and world-renowned sites helping to raise Alzheimer’s awareness and show support for the millions...

Green Day performing at Hollywood Amphitheater next summer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:18:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock band Green Day is bringing their 'Saviors' Tour to St. Louis next summer. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheater is hosting one of the 20+ shows on Thursday, August 24. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of 2004's American Idiot, as well as the 1994-certified Diamond album, 'Dookie.''Saviors' Tour ScheduleMon. Jul 29: Washington, DC – Nationals ParkThurs. Aug 01: Toronto, ON – Rogers CentreSat. Aug 03: Montreal, QC – Osheaga Music and Arts FestivalMon. Aug 05: New York, NY – Citi FieldWed. Aug 07: Boston, MA – Fenway ParkFri. Aug 09: Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank ParkSat. Aug. 10: Hershey, PA – Hersheypark StadiumTues. Aug. 13: Chicago, IL – Wrigley FieldThurs. Aug. 15: St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino AmphitheatreSat. Aug 17: Minneapolis, MN – Target FieldTues. Aug 20: Kansas City, KS – Azura AmphitheatreThurs. Aug 22: Cincinnati, OH – Great American BallparkSat. Aug 24: Milwaukee, WI – American Fam...