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Time to vote, already? Fairfax Co. opens early voting for Democratic primary

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Nick Iannelli explains who's on the ballot for Fairfax's Democratic primary for local and statehouse races as early voting gets underway Friday. $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Voters in Fairfax County, Virginia, can cast their ballots early for the upcoming Democratic primary for local and statehouse races starting on Friday.The election is scheduled for June 20 but three polling centers will open...

PBF Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PBF Energy Inc. (PBF) on Friday reported first-quarter earnings of $382.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $2.86. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.76 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.53 per share.The refiner posted revenue of $9.3 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.87 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PBF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PBFSource

PNM Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — PNM Resources Inc. (PNM) on Friday reported net income of $55.1 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company said it had net income of 64 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 55 cents per share.The power company posted revenue of $544.1 million in the period.PNM Resources expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.65 to $2.75 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PNM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PNMSource

Cinemark: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

PLANO, Texas (AP) — PLANO, Texas (AP) — Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) on Friday reported a loss of $3.1 million in its first quarter.The Plano, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 30 cents per share.The movie theater owner posted revenue of $610.7 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $571.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CNK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CNKSource

FS KKR Capital: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) on Friday reported first-quarter net income of $199 million.The Philadelphia-based company said it had net income of 71 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to 78 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 75 cents per share.The business development company posted revenue of $456 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $444.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FSK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FSKSource

Epam: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

NEWTOWN, Pa. (AP) — NEWTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Epam Systems Inc. (EPAM) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $102.3 million.The Newtown, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $1.73 per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to $2.47 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.34 per share.The information technology services provider posted revenue of $1.21 billion in the period, which met Street forecasts.For the current quarter ending in June, Epam expects its per-share earnings to range from $2.38 to $2.46.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $1.2 billion to $1.21 billion for the fiscal second quarter.Epam expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.60 to $10.80 per share, with revenue ranging from $4.95 billion to $5 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.c...

Denver weather: Mild temperatures with a few spring showers

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  Denver’s weather will stay in a spring pattern of warmer than normal temperatures and the chance for a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Weather today: Mild, few afternoon showers possible Friday morning will start with sunshine, and by the afternoon, a few clouds will build in as wind gusts reach 30 mph.  Can you drive without shoes in Colorado? Temperatures will climb from a morning low in the mid-40s to a high in the mid-70s, which is about 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year alongside an isolated chance for a few showers in the afternoon. Pinpoint Weather: Cinco De Mayo forecast. Weather tonight: Mild, a little breezyOvernight Friday, clouds will clear as low temperatures fall down near 40 degrees. Winds will shift out of the south and pick up to gusts around 30 mph. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight temperatures on May 5. Looking ahead: Mild weekend, warmer workweek The spring pattern will continue this weekend ...

21-year-old former UC Davis student arrested in connection with series of stabbings near campus, police say

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

(CNN) — A 21-year-old former student at the University of California, Davis, has been arrested in connection with three stabbings that occurred near the campus within the span of five days, leaving two people dead and the community in fear, the city’s police chief said Thursday.Carlos Dominguez, 21, was arrested on two counts of homicide and one count of attempted murder, Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel said during a Thursday news conference.“At this point we believe that all three (stabbings) are connected and we have evidence and information that they are and have one person responsible,” the chief said, linking the three attacks for the first time.The latest attack happened Monday night near campus and left a woman, identified by the city as Kimberlee Guillory, in critical condition. Just days before, stabbings at two different parks near campus claimed the lives of UC Davis senior Karim Abou Najm on Saturday and 50-year-old David Breaux on Thursday.Guillo...

Indianapolis Zoo offers $1 million grant to save endangered species

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indianapolis Zoo has launched a million-dollar grant challenge to find a group that can help save a critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, or extinct-in-the-wild species.Field conservationists from around the world are invited to apply by submitting pre-applications by June 4 and full applications by December 3. The grant aims to find a plan that will have a measurable and sustainable impact on the future of a species.A panel of international animal conservation experts will judge the entries and announce the winner in February 2024. The winner will have five years to implement their program and demonstrate progress.“We know that reversing the decline of a species takes time,” said Dr. Rob Shumaker, President, and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo. “If we trust the science and stay focused, we will save species. This challenge will serve as a model for other conservation organizations to follow.”Members of the zoo are committed to the con...

Serbian president announces gun crackdown after shootings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:22 GMT

Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić on Friday pledged to disarm the country, which is recovering from two mass shootings in as many days.“We will do an almost complete disarming of Serbia,” Vučić said in a live broadcast, according to French newswire AFP.The president announced plans to review the number of registered firearms in the country, as well as cracking down on unregistered weapons.After a mass shooting in Port Arthur in 1996, Australia implemented a similar measure, running a major gun buyback scheme, and has largely avoided mass shootings since then.Serbia has the third highest rate of civilian firearms in the world, tied with Montenegro, but far behind the U.S. and Yemen, with 39.1 firearms per 100 residents, according to the Small Arms Survey, published in 2018. In spite of that, mass shootings remained relatively rare in Serbia until this week.On Wednesday, a 13-year-old went on a shooting spree in an elementary school in a Belgrade suburb, ...