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Police officer in South Carolina killed by Amtrak train while rescuing someone who called 911

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — A police officer in South Carolina was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday as he was saving someone who had called 911, authorities said.A person on the tracks near downtown Easley who was having a mental health crisis first called 911 around 5 a.m., Easley Police Lt. Ashley Anderson said. Officer Matthew Hare, 22, and his partner found the person about an hour later. It was not clear exactly how Hare came to be struck by the train, but Anderson said at a news conference that he “died saving the life of someone he did not know. Officer Hare was a hero.”Hare’s partner and the person on the tracks were not injured. The person was taken into custody, but investigators did not say why they were being held, whether charges had been filed or what their name is. Police didn’t give additional details, including what happened in the hour between the 911 call and Hare’s death.Amtrak’s Crescent train, which runs from New York to New Orlean...

Waste Connections: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

ONTARIO, Ontario (AP) — ONTARIO, Ontario (AP) — Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $209.2 million.The Ontario, Ontario-based company said it had net income of 81 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.02 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 13 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.01 per share.The solid waste services provider posted revenue of $2.02 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.01 billion.Waste Connections expects full-year revenue of $8.03 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WCN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WCNSource

FormFactor: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — FormFactor Inc. (FORM) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $828,000.On a per-share basis, the Livermore, California-based company said it had net income of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 14 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 12 cents per share.The integrated circuits diagnostic company posted revenue of $155.9 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $162.1 million.For the current quarter ending in September, FormFactor expects its per-share earnings to range from 13 cents to 21 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $162 million to $172 million for the fiscal third quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Re...

BlackRock Kelso: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — BlackRock Kelso Capital Corp. (BKCC) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $1.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.The New York-based company said it had net income of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to 12 cents per share.The closed-end investment company posted revenue of $19.9 million in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit $3.59. A year ago, they were trading at $3.84._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BKCC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BKCCSource

DoorDash hits new record for orders, revenue in second quarter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

DoorDash set new records for total orders and revenue in the second quarter as its grocery and convenience deliveries accelerated and it improved driver efficiency.The San Francisco-based delivery company said its total orders rose 25% to 532 million for the April-June period. That was ahead of Wall Street’s forecast of 521 million, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Revenue rose 33% to $2.1 billion, which was in line with analysts’ forecasts.DoorDash raised its full-year forecast Wednesday. The company said it now expects gross order values between $64.2 billion and $65.2 billion for the year, up from the $63 billion to $64.5 billion it forecast previously. DoorDash expects adjusted pretax earnings between $750 million and $1.05 billion, up from a range of $600 million-$900 million.DoorDash Chief Financial Officer Ravi Inukonda said the company is continuing to see growth in users and those customers are ordering more frequently. The 10-year-old company still delivers primaril...

Staar Surgical: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) — LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) — Staar Surgical Co. (STAA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $6.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Lake Forest, California-based company said it had net income of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 40 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 32 cents per share.The maker of implantable lenses posted revenue of $92.3 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $93 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STAA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STAASource

Inseego: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Inseego Corp. (INSG) on Wednesday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to 2 cents per share.The holding company posted revenue of $53.6 million in the period, beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $51.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on INSG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/INSGSource

Colorado park listed among top 10 best national parks to visit this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- In a state full of natural wonders to explore, one of the four national parks of Colorado was named in the top 10 best to visit this summer, according to Trips To Discover.Black Canyon of the Gunnison has some of the steepest cliffs and oldest rocks in North America, and it spans 48 miles and reaches depths of over 2,700 feet. If you had one week in Colorado, where would you go? Erosion from 2 million years of water flowing in the ancient Gunnison River cut the steep rock cliffs that make up the canyon today. Those rock walls are perhaps some of the only walls that can talk, and the layers of metamorphic rock tell the story of about 1.8 billion years. How many ghost towns are there in Colorado? More than live towns Because of the steep walls, not much sunlight gets through. The shadows on the walls give it a deep and dark appearance, hence the name Black Canyon.It makes for a scenic drive along the rims and down to the river, with views of wildlife in a unique ...

Caden Sterns is emerging as Justin Simmons' new sidekick in Denver's stacked secondary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The biggest highlight of training camp for the Denver Broncos so far came when Justin Simmons deflected a Russell Wilson pass and his sidekick at safety made a diving interception and celebrated by punting the ball toward the cheering crowd.Only, this time it wasn't veteran Kareem Jackson but third-year pro Caden Sterns, who's been carving out a bigger role in Denver's defensive packages, especially in nickel and big nickel, which often features three safeties.Sterns might even unseat Jackson for the starting job.Jackson has started 61 of a possible 66 games in his four seasons in Denver, including all 17 a year ago when his 94 tackles were the most in his 13 NFL seasons. At age 35, however, Jackson found free agency quiet and he re-upped with Denver in mid-May for $2.7 million this season. Broncos’ deep receiving corps takes a big hit with the loss of Tim Patrick and KJ Hamler Jackson still may see extensive action on early downs this season, but Ster...

U-Haul truck found with stolen mail and Amazon packages sparks police investigation in Plantation; 1 arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:16:26 GMT

A U-Haul truck was found with mail and packages from various addresses, which led to a police perimeter being set up in a Plantation neighborhood. Officers received a call last night of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Northwest 94th Avenue and 15th Street around 4 a.m. Wednesday. Plantation Police officers were seen with flashlights as they searched the bed of the pickup truck, which appeared to be filled with mail, Amazon packages and boxes.According to officials, they contacted the driver and observed about 200 pieces of mail inside.“People have been indicating that there’s been some mail theft going on,” said area resident Mike Herari.Officers even found some valuables like jewelry in one envelope.7News cameras captured the U-Haul being towed away. In a tweet by Plantation Police, it was said a traffic stop led to the arrest and federal charges pending against the driver. https://twitter.com/PlantationPD/status/1686769404300648448?s=20Neighbors in the are...