Youths, seniors roped in for policingA Baltimore City solid waste employee is receiving medical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital after sustaining a leg injury on the job Thursday, according to the Department of Public Works. The unnamed employee was working alongside a trash truck in an alley in Baltimore when the incident occurred, said Mary Stewart, a department spokesperson. Stewart declined to disclose the circumstances or the location of the incident, saying that the department is investigating the matter. It comes about a month after a DPW employee was killed in a collision with a trash truck. Last month, 60-year-old was attempting to collect trash from a bin when he was pinned between a trash truck and a wooden light pole in West Baltimore. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Maryland’s Occupational Safety and Health agency opened an into the matter last month, as did police. On a blistering hot day in August, DPW worker Ronald Silver II, a 36-year-old father of five, collapsed on his trash route in Canton and died. An autopsy report confirmed he died from hyperthermia — when the body becomes dangerously overheated. The employees’ have alongside public officials and labor representatives for greater transparency and safety measures in the wake of the deaths. An commissioned by the city found that Silver received no heat preparedness training. It also highlighted poor communication and a lack of protocols for hot days. Rest breaks in hot weather weren’t enforced, and city collectors were incentivized to complete their routes quickly since they could return home and still be paid for an entire day. A from the city’s inspector general indicated that some trash trucks lacked air conditioning, and employees at DPW facilities did not receive sufficient water, ice and fans. In a statement on Thursday, the labor union representing city trash collectors and other blue-collar workers, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 3, said it is “still awaiting details about the circumstances that led up to this horrific incident, but regardless, we need adequate solutions and immediate action to make DPW worksites and jobs safer.” “These last six months have been horrific, and we still have not received full transparency from DPW management about previous workplace safety violations,” the statement read. “The City has failed to respond to our demands about health and safety dating back to Ronald Silver II[‘s] death. It is unacceptable.”
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SEC fines Oklahoma, Auburn after fans storm field in upsets over Alabama, Texas A&MATLANTA — On Jan. 18 and 19 the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will be held at State Farm Arena in advance of the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20. The star-studded lineup was announced Thursday at a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Performances will include Lil Wayne and GloRilla on Saturday; and Camila Cabello, Myles Smith and Knox on Sunday. On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. All weekend long, an estimated 100,000 people from across the country are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff. People are also reading... “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org . On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com . Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com . Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!None
Swiss National Bank cut its holdings in Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ACHC – Free Report ) by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 181,168 shares of the company’s stock after selling 800 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.20% of Acadia Healthcare worth $11,488,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. William Blair Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of Acadia Healthcare by 20.7% during the second quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC now owns 3,515,464 shares of the company’s stock worth $237,434,000 after acquiring an additional 604,070 shares in the last quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. increased its holdings in Acadia Healthcare by 266.0% during the 2nd quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 2,270,340 shares of the company’s stock worth $153,339,000 after purchasing an additional 1,650,040 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Acadia Healthcare by 6.6% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,249,369 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,382,000 after purchasing an additional 77,509 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Acadia Healthcare by 3,067.8% during the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,090,313 shares of the company’s stock worth $73,640,000 after buying an additional 1,055,894 shares during the period. Finally, Iron Triangle Partners LP grew its holdings in shares of Acadia Healthcare by 14.0% during the first quarter. Iron Triangle Partners LP now owns 902,813 shares of the company’s stock worth $71,521,000 after buying an additional 110,820 shares in the last quarter. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Barclays reduced their price target on Acadia Healthcare from $76.00 to $43.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. KeyCorp assumed coverage on shares of Acadia Healthcare in a research note on Friday, October 11th. They issued a “sector weight” rating on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald restated a “neutral” rating and set a $90.00 price objective on shares of Acadia Healthcare in a research note on Tuesday, October 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Acadia Healthcare from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, August 2nd. Finally, StockNews.com cut Acadia Healthcare from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $79.67. Acadia Healthcare Stock Performance ACHC opened at $38.23 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.07, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60. The stock has a market cap of $3.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.53, a PEG ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.33. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. has a 12-month low of $36.50 and a 12-month high of $87.77. The business has a 50 day moving average of $54.15 and a 200-day moving average of $64.55. Acadia Healthcare ( NASDAQ:ACHC – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.01. Acadia Healthcare had a return on equity of 11.12% and a net margin of 8.99%. The business had revenue of $815.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $819.42 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.91 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. will post 3.38 earnings per share for the current year. About Acadia Healthcare ( Free Report ) Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc provides behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company develops and operates acute inpatient psychiatric facilities, specialty treatment facilities comprising residential recovery facilities and eating disorder facilities, comprehensive treatment centers, and residential treatment centers, as well as facilities offering outpatient behavioral healthcare services for the behavioral healthcare and recovery needs of communities. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Acadia Healthcare Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Acadia Healthcare and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Viewers of the BBC series Strike were left scratching their heads as the latest episode aired. The show, based on J.K. Rowling's novel The Ink Black Heart, penned under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith, follows Cormoran Strike as he investigates crimes. This series centres around the shocking murder of a cult YouTube cartoon writer, who had confided in Robin about being harassed and threatened by someone she believed was the anonymous creator of an unofficial spin-off game. As the latest episode unfolded, fans took to social media to share their thoughts. Some expressed confusion, with one fan tweeting: "So many names. I've totally lost track of who everyone is! #Strike," while another added: "#strike I'm lost with this storyline." A third viewer shared: "#strike bbc1 #TheInkBlackHeart Can't say I'm really understanding what this current Strike series is all about, not being into gaming or reading comics. Good acting throughout, no foul language but the storyline is for youngsters, presumably." However, not all viewers were perplexed, with some praising the series as "brilliant". One wrote: "#Strike @BBCOne Loving the latest series #TheInkBlackHeart Amazing as always. Brilliant cast and great storyline," while another chimed in: "Another great season of Strike. Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger have great chemistry. This season was definitely different from the rest, but the atmosphere and style were still quality. 10/10 series. #TheInkBlackHeart #Strike." A third viewer pleaded: "Could you drop 4 more i really dont want to wait another 2 years #Strike #TheInkBlackHeart," while a fourth enthused: "Every case ends with each season of Strike but the romantic intrigue just keeps intriguing. And I'm drowning in it. Help!" For many fans, the highlight of the show is the blossoming romance between Cormoran and Robin. Speaking about their on-screen relationship, actress Holliday Grainger revealed: "Their relationship is so complicated and there's a real fear of stepping over the line and there being a sense of no return. "It's written so well in the book, the breakdown of thoughts Robin has, of not knowing if he's going to regret it in the morning, if he's drunk a bit too much, or if this is not the right thing for him, and what it would mean for their business. It's only afterwards that she's like, 'Oh, that could have been something, maybe I was overthinking it.'" She added: "That moment makes her realise how she feels towards him properly for the first time, I think. But in that moment there's also fear of rejection, and of losing what they have, which is friendship. Robin has very few close friends, which is a big element." *Strike airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.