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Thieves targeting valet stands in DC

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

Criminals are targeting valet stands in the nation’s capital, and that has the city urging those who park cars to rethink how they do business.Since last Thursday, at least two restaurants have seen thieves run up to valet stands and steal the keys of several vehicles.In their aftermath, Pamela Smith, acting D.C. police chief, said her officers have been educating businesses on best practices when it comes to handling keys.“Our community engagement officers have been going out to the businesses … where our valets are located to ensure that they look for a different place or measure in order to put those keys, so they’re not readily accessible to someone to actually walk up and grab it, and then take it,” Smith said.The most recent theft happened on Saturday night at the valet stand at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse on I Street, where a person came up and grabbed keys that were sitting on the table and ran off. Fobs for a Maserati, Honda and Kia were reported stolen...

Bengals owner Mike Brown stays mum on the state of contract negotiations with QB Joe Burrow

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow reported to training camp without a long-term contract extension, and Cincinnati Bengals executives on Monday refused to discuss the state of the negotiations with the franchise quarterback.Signing the 2022 Pro Bowler and 2021 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year to an extension was a goal of the team this summer. Both sides have done an incredible job of keeping details of the talks locked down tight.“I have bound myself not to talk about Joe’s contract,” Bengals owner Mike Brown told reporters a day before camp opens. “They don’t think it’s helpful for the negotiations. The other side has made the same commitment, and they have not broken it.”The new deal for the top overall pick in the 2020 draft is expected to make him one of the highest paid players in the NFL.Cincinnati picked up the fifth-year option on Burrow’s rookie contract in April ahead of an expected megadeal, which, based on what other top quarterbacks are making, could put him in the range ...

ChampionX: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — ChampionX Corporation (CHX) on Monday reported net income of $95.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the The Woodlands, Texas-based company said it had profit of 48 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 49 cents per share.The oil and gas drilling technology company posted revenue of $926.6 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $978.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CHX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CHXSource

Zurn Water: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zurn Water Solutions Corporation (ZWS) on Monday reported second-quarter net income of $34.6 million.On a per-share basis, the Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 24 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 22 cents per share.The motion control and water management company posted revenue of $403.2 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $392.4 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Zurn Water said it expects revenue in the range of $390 million to $400 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.53 billion to $1.55 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zack...

Hexcel: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hexcel Corp. (HXL) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $42.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of 50 cents.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 48 cents per share.The maker of lightweight composite materials posted revenue of $454.3 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $444.6 million.Hexcel expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.80 to $1.94 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.77 billion to $1.84 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HXL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HXLSource

HealthStream: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — HealthStream Inc. (HSTM) on Monday reported second-quarter net income of $4.1 million.The Nashville, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of 13 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 9 cents per share.The provider of internet-based educational and training content for health care professionals posted revenue of $69.2 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $69 million.HealthStream expects full-year revenue in the range of $277.5 million to $283 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HSTM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HSTMSource

Denver weather: More summer heat with afternoon rain chances

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It took until June 27 for Denver's weather to reach 90 degrees for the first time this summer. We've added another nine 90-degree days in July and there could be six more before the month ends.High temperatures in Denver for July 2023Weather tonight: Few storms and warm temperaturesA few showers and thunderstorms will drift off the mountains and foothills and move across metro Denver and the Front Range through this evening. According to the Pinpoint Weather Team, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, those showers could produce gusty wind in a few spots. There will also be some lightning. Skies will clear overnight.Forecast overnight temperatures by Tuesday morningWeather tomorrow: Another hot dayTemperatures across Colorado will sizzle again on Tuesday with lots of 90s and even triple-digit heat. There will be another round of late-day showers and thunderstorms. While the chance for rain is low on Tuesday the passing clouds will provide some shade on a hot day.Forecas...

14-year-old pleads guilty in Halloween arson that killed mother, daughter

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — A 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty in juvenile court Monday afternoon in a deadly arson case that took the life of a mother and daughter in Lakewood on Oct. 31, 2022.The teenager and an alleged 12-year-old accomplice were originally charged with arson and first-degree murder for the Halloween night apartment fire that killed 31-year-old Kathleen Payton and her 10-year-old daughter, Jazmine Payton-Aguayo.“I will forgive him sooner or later but today my heart is broken," Payton's boyfriend said at the hearing.The 14-year-old pleaded guilty six counts total; two of first-degree murder, two related to his prior criminal history, one of attempting to commit first-degree murder and one of first-degree arson. 4 juveniles in custody following armed robbery, police chase The 12-year-old suspect did not enter a plea in Monday's hearing.Because of the ages of the juvenile suspects, their names cannot be released under Colorado law.Prosecutors previously revealed the...

MDPD director shot himself while with wife, state official says. He survived

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP/WSVN) — The director of the Miami-Dade Police Department was in critical but stable condition following surgery in a Tampa area hospital a day after shooting himself, state law enforcement officials said Monday.Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez, 52, was in Tampa for a law enforcement conference, officials said.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, or FDLE, is investigating the shooting with the Florida Highway Patrol.FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass said during a news conference Monday afternoon that Tampa police had responded to a domestic dispute between Ramirez and his wife earlier Sunday at the hotel where the conference was being held. Ramirez left the hotel, and suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after pulling over on Interstate 75 south of Tampa, Glass said.“Law enforcement is a demanding and stressful career and occupation,” Glass said. “Director Ramirez has dedicated nearly 30 years of his life to public service and keeping the citizens of Miami-Dade ...

Marijuana washes ashore in Neptune Beach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:47:40 GMT

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (WSVN)- A different type of seaweed washed up on the shoreline of Neptune Beach where, tons of marijuana littered the shoreline of the beach, not far from Jacksonville.Many were unsure of what it was until some said, they smelled it, Saturday. “There was pot, just marijuana all up and down here,” said Bryan Crews, a beachgoer.“I did pick it up and smelled it to see what it smelled like, it was weed, it’s kind of crazy,” said Zack West, a beachgoer.Officers came out to the beach and cleaned up the mess.As of Monday, it’s not yet clear who it belongs to or how it got on the shoreline of the beach.