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Rep. Bowman charged with misdemeanor over fire alarm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

By Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman was charged Wednesday with a misdemeanor for triggering a fire alarm as lawmakers scrambled to pass a funding bill before a government shutdown deadline in September.He is expected to plead guilty, formally apologize and pay a $1,000 fine. The false fire alarm charge would then be dropped if he successfully completes 3 months of probation.The alarm forced the evacuation of a House office building for over an hour. The New York lawmaker has acknowledged pulling the alarm and said it was a mistake. He was in a rush to go to vote, tried to go through a door that was unexpectedly closed and wrongly thought pulling the fire alarm lever would help him open it, he said.At the time of the evacuation, House Democrats were working to delay a vote on a funding bill to keep federal agencies open. They had said they needed time to review a bill that Republicans abruptly released to avoid a shutdown. The funding pa...

New SF Giants manager Bob Melvin expects club to consider signing Shohei Ohtani or another big bat this offseason

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It didn’t take long for Shohei Ohtani to be mentioned.On the day the San Francisco Giants made Bob Melvin the 39th manager in club history, questions were already surfacing about who the Giants would be pursuing in free agency and whether or not this team would add star power to build around its star manager.Ohtani, 29, is expected to net the biggest contract in baseball history this winter. Despite undergoing elbow surgery that will likely keep him from pitching until 2025, he remains an elite talent who could fetch $400 million or more on an open market.As of Wednesday, the Giants were considered the third-most likely team to sign Ohtani at plus-500 odds (bet $100 to win $500) according to BetOnline.Melvin was asked directly about trying to recruit three of the biggest free agents: Ohtani, 25-year-old Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and 30-year-old lefty Blake Snell, the former American League Cy Young Award winner who played the last two seaso...

One dead, one wounded in San Leandro business shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

SAN LEANDRO — One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at an East 14th Street business, police said.Police did not immediately provide information about the victims, including ages or residences. Officials did confirm that both victims were adult males.Police said just after 1 p.m. Wednesday officers responded to multiple calls of shots fired at a business in the 2200 block of East 14th Street. Authorities did not immediately identify the business.When officers got to the scene, they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | State lawmakers seek help from CHP for Antioch police department thinned by scandal Crime and Public Safety | Over DA objection, judge allowed diversion for East Bay man charged with holding family hostage. He’s now a fugitive Crime and Public Safety | Two shot at Oakland homeless camp Crime and Public Safety | ...

One killed, another injured in San Leandro shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was killed and another was injured after a shooting in San Leandro on Wednesday afternoon, the San Leandro Police Department said. SLPD officers responded to a business in the 2200 block of East 14th Street just after 1 p.m. for the report of shots fired. Pregnant woman killed in San Jose hit-and-run crash, baby survives Police found two victims with gunshot wounds. One victim died, and the other suffered only minor injuries. There is no threat to the public, police said. An investigation is underway.Another with information is asked to call (510) 577-3235 or the police's anonymous tip line at (510) 577-3278. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Alamos Gold: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $39.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had net income of 10 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 14 cents per share.The gold mining company posted revenue of $256.2 million in the period.Alamos Gold shares have climbed 26% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $12.69, an increase of 64% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AGI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AGISource

Impinj: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Impinj Inc. (PI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $15.8 million in its third quarter.The Seattle-based company said it had a loss of 59 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 9 cents per share.The provider of radio frequency identification products posted revenue of $65 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $64.7 million.For the current quarter ending in December, Impinj expects its results to range from a loss of 4 cents per share to earnings of 1 cent per share.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $65.5 million to $68.5 million for the fiscal fourth quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a...

Employers Holdings: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Employers Holdings Inc. (EIG) on Wednesday reported net income of $14 million in its third quarter.The Henderson, Nevada-based company said it had net income of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 68 cents per share.The provider of workers-compensation insurance posted revenue of $203.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EIG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EIGSource

Element Solutions: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Element Solutions Inc (ESI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $31.8 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 36 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.The specialty chemical and printing products posted revenue of $599.3 million in the period.Element Solutions expects full-year earnings to be $1.30 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 ESI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESISource

Evanilson’s second-half hat trick gives Porto 4-1 win at Antwerp in the Champions League

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Substitute forward Evanilson scored a hat trick as Porto enjoyed a second-half revival to beat Antwerp 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday and further reduce the Belgian club’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage.Antwerp has now lost its three opening matches in Group H. Barcelona tops the standings with a perfect record of three wins and a three-point lead over Porto. Shakhtar Donetsk is in third place with three points.“I never imagined that when I came on, I’d score three goals,” Evanilson said. “It’s incredible, not even in my best dreams. I don’t even know if I’ll sleep tonight.”Antwerp produced a gritty first-half display that was rewarded with a goal from Alhassan Yusuf. But their catastrophic start to the second half was too much to handle as they once again surrendered a lead.Before Evanilson — who came on in the 44th minute — and Stephen Eustaquio turned things round for Porto, the hosts had won most of the duels in a close contest...

Universal Health Realty: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:32:57 GMT

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter.The real estate investment trust, based in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, said it had funds from operations of $11.2 million, or 81 cents per share, in the period.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $3.9 million, or 28 cents per share.The real estate investment trust, based in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania, posted revenue of $24.2 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UHT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UHTSource