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Observer
15-07-2025
- Observer
Rare Pokémon Cards Worth More Than $100,000 Stolen From Shop
More than $100,000 worth of rare, high-end Pokémon cards and box sets were stolen from a Massachusetts shop that specializes in trading cards and collectibles, an owner of the store said. A burglar used a hammer to smash open the door of the shop, 1st Edition Collectibles in New Bedford, Massachusetts, around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Once inside, the thief dashed to a display case and stashed the Pokémon collectibles in a bag before taking off, according to William Gilmour, one of the store's three owners. He said that the stolen items, which included five rare cards and some vintage box sets, were valued at $100,000 to $113,000. 'They were in and out of our store within 30 seconds,' Gilmour said Sunday about the burglar. 'They went straight to these high-value items.' The stolen cards included a BGS 8.5 First Edition Shadowless Charizard and a BGS 7.5 First Edition Shadowless Blastoise. (BGS stands for Beckett Grading Services, a company that grades collectibles and trading cards.) The sealed boxes included a Pokémon base set Unlimited Green Wing Booster Box. Gilmour said that a booster box contains 36 packs of original cards. 'They are really rare because how many sealed boxes are still there from 1999 to 2000?' Gilmour said. The shop, which sells Pokémon items, sports trading cards and vintage video games, is in downtown New Bedford, about 60 miles south of Boston. 'We are small but mighty,' Gilmour said of the store, adding that he opened the shop with his childhood buddies 'for the love of the city and the love of the hobby.' Holly Huntoon, a spokesperson for the New Bedford Police Department, said that the break-in remained under investigation and that no arrests had been made. On Facebook, the store's owners posted a surveillance video image of the burglary and a list highlighting the stolen items to raise public awareness. Pokémon, short for pocket monsters, first became popular in the 1990s, when they were rolled out in Japan as a video game and then as trading cards that introduced a collection of creatures who live in a fantasy world alongside humans. The monsters, who are more cute than scary — think of the yellow, mouselike Pikachu, which has a lightning-bolt shaped tail and can discharge electricity from its red cheeks when angered — have cultivated a fierce following among fans and collectors. Pokémon have appeared over the years in many commercial forms, including as figurines and in animated series, films and video and smartphone games. Followers enjoy collecting the characters through various games. 'They hit the marketing nail on the head with the 'Gotta catch 'em all' catch line,' Gilmour said, explaining Pokemon's enduring popularity. —NYT
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Safe-and-Steady Stock to Research Further and 2 to Turn Down
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets. Choosing the wrong investments can cause you to fall behind, which is why we started StockStory - to separate the winners from the losers. Keeping that in mind, here is one low-volatility stock that could succeed under all market conditions and two that may not deliver the returns you need. Rolling One-Year Beta: -0.21 Started as a small grocery store in New York City, B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) is an American packaged foods company with a diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands. Why Is BGS Risky? Annual sales declines of 3.3% for the past three years show its products struggled to connect with the market Sales were less profitable over the last three years as its earnings per share fell by 30.8% annually, worse than its revenue declines 7× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings B&G Foods's stock price of $4.46 implies a valuation ratio of 6.3x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with BGS, check out our full research report (it's free). Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.40 Known for its delicious pineapples and Hawaiian roots, Dole (NYSE:DOLE) is a global agricultural company specializing in fresh fruits and vegetables. Why Do We Think DOLE Will Underperform? Annual sales declines of 2% for the past three years show its products struggled to connect with the market Estimated sales growth of 1.9% for the next 12 months is soft and implies weaker demand Easily substituted products (and therefore stiff competition) result in an inferior gross margin of 8.4% that must be offset through higher volumes Dole is trading at $13.79 per share, or 10x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including DOLE in your portfolio, it's free. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.84 Founded in 1979 with a mission to advance less-invasive medicine, Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) develops and manufactures medical devices used in minimally invasive procedures across cardiovascular, urological, neurological, and gastrointestinal specialties. Why Is BSX Interesting? Existing business lines can expand without risky acquisitions as its organic revenue growth averaged 14.9% over the past two years Forecasted revenue growth of 14.4% for the next 12 months indicates its momentum over the last two years is sustainable Additional sales over the last five years increased its profitability as the 12.2% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue At $106.50 per share, Boston Scientific trades at 36.2x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election sent major indices to all-time highs, but stocks have retraced as investors debate the health of the economy and the potential impact of tariffs. While this leaves much uncertainty around 2025, a few companies are poised for long-term gains regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate, like our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today 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
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
School bus hits bike, kills student in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A 20-year-old college student died after his bike collided with a school bus near Archikarahalli in Ramanagara Thursday morning. The victim, Amit Gowda, was on his way to college on his Yamaha R15 bike. The BGS school bus, travelling from Channapatna, was attempting a U-turn when the bike collided with it. Amit sustained fatal head injuries. The bus driver surrendered to police later. Officials said he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. In another accident Wednesday night, Triveni, 40, died after a speeding truck knocked her down near Guttahalli. She was returning home on her scooter when the truck hit her.
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Daily Record
Explosion rips through Spanish bar as several people seriously injured
Emergency crews have rushed to the scene in Lo Pagán, San Pedro del Pinatar, after an explosion, with crews currently treating 12 people injured. Several people are in serious condition after an explosion ripped through a bar in Spain. At Around 12.23pm local time, police, ambulances and firefighters raced to the scene in Lo Pagán, San Pedro del Pinatar, following 25 calls from members of the public, according to reports from regional news outlet La7. Emergency crews are currently treating 12 casualties, with some being described as in serious condition, reports the Mirror. It is unclear what caused the explosion at this stage. The blast has also generated significant damage to Casa Javi, on Torres Fontes Street in the small seaside town, according to local reports. Authorities from the City Council and Civil Protection Service were also dispatched to Lo Pagán early this afternoon. They were sent to the scene alongside firefighters from the Murcia Region Fire and Rescue Consortium and ambulances and paramedics from 016. Video taken after the explosion ripped through the bar shows people looking on in horror at the charred remains of the building. The awning of the bar is snapped in half with smoke billowing from the premises. Photos from the scene show the bar's awning snapped into pieces, with nearby fruit and vegetable stalls collapsed onto the ground as passers-by kneel down in a bid to clear up the mess. Horror images show doors, debris and more wreckage strewn across the street while market stalls and several other establishments appear wrecked in the powerful blast. Several police officers were seen speaking to stallholders amid the damage on the main market street in the small town of Lo Pagan. On Monday, in a separate incident, we reported residents of a quaint Scots village were left fearing a 'big explosion' had taken place after a three earthquakes hit. Villagers in the small historic conservation village of Comrie, Perthshire, said the tremor left houses vibrating after what 'felt like a quarry blast'. The earthquake occurred shortly before 4am on Friday, June 13, and was recorded by the British Geological Survey (BGS) Seismology Team – the UK's national earthquake monitoring agency. The shake measured in a 1.0 on the Richter scale – a minor tremble – but nearby villagers reported feeling it. The tremor was measured at a depth of around 2km and occurred just north of the A85, just a short distance east of Loch Earn, beneath the Sgorr Racaineach hillside. The BGS said the earthquake was felt by several people in Comrie. Reports described it 'felt like a quarry blast', 'felt and sounded like a big explosion', which meant the 'whole house vibrated slightly' and 'like an explosion followed by a slight rumble'. The was followed up by two more aftershocks in the early hours of Monday, June 16. A tremor at 2.18am, a short distance from Friday's initial shake, was also felt in Comrie, with resident describing a "loud booming with low rumble and shaking", adding it "sounded like thunder". That measured in at 1.4 magnitude. The third earthquake occurred a short time later, at 2.51am on Monday. There was no report this one, which measured 0.9, was felt by nearby households. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JCP&L Helping Lessen Impacts of Electricity Supply Price Increase During Hot Summer Months
Credits, benefits enhance year-round programs that aid customers HOLMDEL, N.J., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has received approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to implement measures that will help ease the impact of rising electricity prices on families. Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President of New Jersey: "Electricity supply costs, which are nearly 60% of a family's bill in our service territory, have surged this summer. While we don't control supply prices, we are committed to helping customers manage these increases through new and expanded assistance programs." To help offset higher summer costs, JCP&L will apply a $30 deferral credit on all residential bills in July and August. The deferral credit will be recovered through a $10 monthly charge from September through February, when electricity use is lower. The approved measures also include: A limited suspension of service shut-offs in July, August and September, following the same criteria as the Winter Termination Program, which provides protection for certain vulnerable customers. Waived reconnection fees from July 1-Sept. 30. Enhanced deferred payment agreements, or payment plans, allowing customers to spread past-due balances over up to 24 months instead of 12 months. These initiatives complement JCP&L year-round offerings to help manage energy usage and costs: Bill assistance programs for income-eligible customers, those with medical needs and others facing financial hardship. Visit Energy efficiency tools, including the Home Energy Analyzer, whole home energy solutions, HVAC rebates, appliance rebates and recycling. Visit Easy-to-implement tips and tricks, including smart landscaping and a guide of 100 ways to save energy without sacrificing comfort. Visit Why Supply Costs Are Rising Residential electric bills include two main charges: JCP&L's delivery charge, which covers system maintenance and power delivery, and supplier charges, which reflect the cost of generated electricity from power plants and other sources of generation. Watch a video on FirstEnergy's YouTube channel to learn more about why New Jersey electricity supply costs are rising. New Jersey customers can choose their electricity supplier. Those who don't are automatically enrolled in Basic Generation Service (BGS), which JCP&L procures through a competitive auction. A combination of rising demand and reduced supply due to power plant retirements have driven up supply prices. As a result, the BGS rates have spiked, increasing the average residential bill by 19.6%. The average JCP&L residential customer uses 777 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month. JCP&L is not an electricity supplier and simply passes supply costs directly to customers at no mark up. JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on X @JCP_L, on Facebook at or online at FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on X @FirstEnergyCorp or online at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.
