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Fox News
15 hours ago
- Fox News
Woman missing for months found buried under piles of hoarded trash in her own home
A retired police detective's skeletal remains have been found inside her rural Connecticut home filled with hoarding conditions seven months after she was reported missing. The remains of 73-year-old Mary Notarangelo were discovered in February after work crews arrived at her rural Connecticut home to remove piles of trash accumulated from the retired detective's hoarding behavior, according to the Glastonbury Police Department. Notarangelo was last heard from around June 12, 2024, when she texted a friend to say she was suffering from abdominal cramps and vomiting and had fallen. Approximately three weeks later, the friend called the police to request a welfare check. Seven months later, on Feb. 24, an environmental services crew was called to Notarangelo's home to begin removing the "mountains" of garbage. Notarangelo's skeletal remains were discovered after workers used a small excavator to shovel a large pile of debris from behind her front door. Authorities have not provided a reason why it took over half a year to find Notarangelo's remains, though officials pointed to the large amount of trash in her home. Glastonbury police said conditions in the home were among the worst they have seen and complicated attempts to locate Notarangelo. Officials reported finding cages of dead birds, a live cat and mice within the home, which also had a terrible stench. "Once inside, I observed more mountains of garbage, cobwebs and spiders," Officer Anthony Longo reported. "There was no path whatsoever. The only way to move from room to room was by climbing over the garbage." Local authorities conducted their first search of the home on July 3, 2024, but were unable to locate Notarangelo, citing hoarding piles as the primary factor. A drone was also deployed into the house, but ultimately struck cobwebs and was disabled, according to police. Additional searches were conducted on July 5, July 11, July 12 and Nov. 20, but Notarangelo was never found. "It's so upsetting and so sad," said Patti Steeves, a friend of Notarangelo's who previously worked at the Bridgeport Police Department as a civilian employee. "She, as quirky as she was, was a good person at heart." Steeves revealed she had made attempts to speak with her friend about the hoarding, but Notarangelo did not want to discuss the issue. Notarangelo was also a "bird fanatic" and had about 20 birds, along with a cat and dog, her friend said. Notarangelo worked with the Bridgeport police from 1985 to 1996, and was promoted to detective in 1992 and to sergeant a year later, according to the department. She later retired on disability following an on-duty car crash, Steeves said. Notarangelo's cause of death could not be determined because her remains were primarily skeletal, the state medical examiner's office said. The Glastonbury Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
STRABAG finalises deal to acquireWTE Wassertechnik
European technology group STRABAG has finalised transaction documents and signed a purchase agreement to acquire WTE Wassertechnik. WTE Wassertechnik is an environmental service provider engaged in planning, financing, construction and operation of projects related to water supply, wastewater disposal, sustainable sewage sludge treatment and energy recovery. This move follows the December 2024 agreement between Strabag and EVN to acquire WTE. The acquisition is set to expand Strabag's water technology capabilities and aligns with its Strategy 2030 objectives. The purchase price for WTE shares totals €100m ($114.9m), with additional shareholder loans being assumed. The acquisition will enhance Strabag's portfolio in integrated water management, with the combined business expected to generate an annual output of €400m. Strabag SE's Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition, which is currently awaiting various regulatory clearances, including antitrust approval. The closing of the transaction is anticipated within the next six months. Strabag engages in planning, design, construction, operation and facility management, and demolition. With 86,000 employees and a network of subsidiaries across Europe and other continents, the company has already made notable progress in water technology this year. Projects include a water treatment plant in Croatia and the preferred bidder status for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme in the UK. In a related development, Cologne-based subsidiary Strabag AG has acquired Sandkamp Tiefbau, a German pipeline construction company. This acquisition includes the integration of all 25 Sandkamp Tiefbau employees into the Strabag team in Nordhorn and Gronau. "STRABAG finalises deal to acquireWTE Wassertechnik" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. 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
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Industrial & Environmental Services Stocks Q1 Recap: Benchmarking Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI)
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let's have a look at Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) and its peers. Growing regulatory pressure on environmental compliance and increasing corporate ESG commitments should buoy the sector for years to come. On the other hand, environmental regulations continue to evolve, and this may require costly upgrades, volatility in commodity waste and recycling markets, and labor shortages in industrial services. As for digitization, a theme that is impacting nearly every industry, the increasing use of data, analytics, and automation will give rise to improved efficiency of operations. Conversely, though, the benefits of digitization also come with challenges of integrating new technologies into legacy systems. The 8 industrial & environmental services stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts' consensus estimates by 3% while next quarter's revenue guidance was 1% above. Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 6.2% on average since the latest earnings results. With a century-long history dating back to 1920 and processing over 15 billion pieces of mail annually, Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) provides shipping, mailing technology, logistics, and financial services to businesses of all sizes. Pitney Bowes reported revenues of $493.4 million, down 40.6% year on year. This print fell short of analysts' expectations by 0.9%, but it was still a satisfactory quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates. Pitney Bowes delivered the slowest revenue growth and weakest full-year guidance update of the whole group. Interestingly, the stock is up 14.8% since reporting and currently trades at $10.28. Is now the time to buy Pitney Bowes? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. With roots dating back to 1869 and a focus on creating cleaner industrial operations, CECO Environmental (NASDAQ:CECO) provides technology and expertise that helps industrial companies reduce emissions, treat water, and improve energy efficiency across various sectors. CECO Environmental reported revenues of $176.7 million, up 39.9% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 17%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates and full-year revenue guidance beating analysts' expectations. CECO Environmental delivered the biggest analyst estimates beat and fastest revenue growth among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 44.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $27.70. Is now the time to buy CECO Environmental? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Operating a network of more than 350 facilities with 3,300 delivery routes serving customers weekly, Vestis (NYSE:VSTS) provides uniform rentals, workplace supplies, and facility services to over 300,000 business locations across the United States and Canada. Vestis reported revenues of $665.2 million, down 5.7% year on year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 4%. It was a softer quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts' EPS estimates. Vestis delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. As expected, the stock is down 32.8% since the results and currently trades at $5.85. Read our full analysis of Vestis's results here. With approximately 5,000 locations across 49 U.S. states and 13 other countries, Driven Brands (NASDAQ:DRVN) operates a network of automotive service centers offering maintenance, car washes, paint, collision repair, and glass services across North America. Driven Brands reported revenues of $516.2 million, up 7.1% year on year. This result beat analysts' expectations by 2.8%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also put up an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and full-year revenue guidance meeting analysts' expectations. The stock is down 2.6% since reporting and currently trades at $16.88. Read our full, actionable report on Driven Brands here, it's free. With a fleet of trucks making weekly deliveries to over 300,000 customer locations, UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) provides, rents, cleans, and maintains workplace uniforms and protective clothing for businesses across various industries. UniFirst reported revenues of $602.2 million, up 1.9% year on year. This number was in line with analysts' expectations. It was a strong quarter as it also logged a solid beat of analysts' full-year EPS guidance estimates. The stock is up 5.5% since reporting and currently trades at $184.45. Read our full, actionable report on UniFirst here, it's free. As a result of the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has come down from frothy levels post-pandemic. The general rise in the price of goods and services is trending towards the Fed's 2% goal as of late, which is good news. The higher rates that fought inflation also didn't slow economic activity enough to catalyze a recession. So far, soft landing. This, combined with recent rate cuts (half a percent in September 2024 and a quarter percent in November 2024) have led to strong stock market performance in 2024. The icing on the cake for 2024 returns was Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. Presidential Election in early November, sending major indices to all-time highs in the week following the election. Still, debates around the health of the economy and the impact of potential tariffs and corporate tax cuts remain, leaving much uncertainty around 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Top 5 Quality Compounder Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate.
National Post
04-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
AECOM awarded global U.S. Air Force contract to support environmental programs
Article content DALLAS — AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) to deliver global architecture and engineering services through a multiple award task order contract (MATOC) under an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity framework. The contract supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, including restoration, conservation, planning, and environmental quality for the U.S. Air Force and other federal agencies. Article content 'Our team is honored to support the Air Force's mission with innovative, sustainable solutions that address complex environmental challenges around the world,' said Lara Poloni, AECOM's president. 'This contract reflects the trust our federal partners place in AECOM's technical excellence and ability to deliver. It strengthens our role in helping protect natural resources while supporting operational readiness across global installations.' Article content Under this MATOC, AECOM will provide comprehensive environmental services to the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, AFCEC, and various Department of Defense and federal stakeholders. Services will span the full project lifecycle—from planning, assessment and investigation to construction-phase design and long-term operations and management support. Article content 'AECOM is proud to continue supporting the U.S. Air Force with our industry-leading, integrated environmental and engineering expertise that aligns with national security and sustainability goals,' said Frank Sweet, chief executive of AECOM's global Environment business. 'This contract exemplifies the rising demand for resilient, future-ready infrastructure that addresses both national security imperatives and environmental sustainability.' Article content The contract ceiling is $1.5 billion, with services to be delivered over a five-year base period and a five-year option period. Article content About AECOM Article content AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. 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CBC
26-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Alberta Energy Regulator fines company $456K for providing misleading, false information
The Alberta Energy Regulator has fined a company $456,000 for submitting false or misleading information in its applications for reclamation approval. In a decision published Friday, the regulator says CEPro Energy and Environmental Services submitted five certificate applications in 2023 that were incomplete, while two contained false or misleading information. The decision doesn't specify what information was falsified but says providing misleading information is a major contravention of provincial law. "Such actions compromise regulatory oversight and prevent the protection of the environment by obstructing the AER's ability to ensure, in this case, that land reclamation is conducted properly and restored to equivalent land use," the decision says. The regulator is responsible for signing off on the work companies undertake to return land to its original state. If the regulator considers the work complete, it issues reclamation certificates. "By providing false or misleading information, the AER cannot verify whether a site has been properly reclaimed, increasing the risk that contaminated soil, residual pollutants or improperly restored land may go undetected," the decision reads. "This can lead to long-term environmental degradation, such as soil erosion, water contamination and habitat destruction, which may negatively impact local ecosystems, wildlife and future land use." The decision says the fine against CEPro is for 150 separate issues. However, each contravention was not individually assessed for potential harm. "While potential adverse effects are possible and could be of significance, in this specific case the potential adverse effects are unknown," the decision says. "Given the type of information provided in the reclamation applications, the potential for adverse effect is classified as 'minor to none."' The fine includes $75,000 because CEPro didn't previously provide required information on reclamation certificate applications in 2020. The regulator also says it hasn't been able to contact CEPro officials in nearly two years. The company's known phone number was disconnected and mail sent to one of two addresses was returned as undeliverable. The regulator said in a statement Friday that CEPro submitted the applications "on behalf of" Everest Canadian Resources Corp. Everest, a Calgary-based oil and gas company, was ordered to halt operations one month after CEPro submitted the 2023 applications. It was also ordered to give up its assets for failing to operate in an acceptable manner.
