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DC high school students share experiences ‘Through My Anacostia Eyes’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

Teenagers from Anacostia High School rushed into the auditorium of the University of the District of Columbia, posed for photos, and got ready to deliver spoken-word readings at their book launch party Wednesday.The students were there to celebrate the publication of their collection of poems, essays and images in “Through My Anacostia Eyes,” a project made possible through a collaboration between the University of the District of Columbia, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Conservation Nation and several D.C. agencies along with the Justice40 Initiative summer internship. Justice40 Initiative was established in an executive order by President Joe Biden to provide guidance to federal agencies on tackling pollution.Caroline Brewer, an author and literacy consultant who edited the book, cheered on the teenagers as they took the stage.“Let’s give it up for Anacostia High School students!” she called out, as the students lined up to share their work.NeKa...

Trump looks to upstage the GOP debate with a rally targeting South Florida’s Cuban community

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

HIALEAH, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s debate counterprogramming tour continued Wednesday in South Florida before a friendly crowd about a half-hour’s drive from where his rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination were engaged in their third debate.Trump’s event was intended to upstage the other candidates, continuing a practice he has pursued now through three GOP debates. He has cited his commanding lead in the polls as the reason he hasn’t been participating directly, but he has looked for ways to draw attention to himself with distinctive, simultaneous events.Wednesday’s rally was an opportunity to showcase support among Latino voters in the Miami suburb of Hialeah, a community with a strong Cuban-American population where Trump remains popular enough that a City Council candidate used his image on campaign signs.Trump also was expected to be joined by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, his former White House press secr...

Benev Capital: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Benev Capital Inc. (BEVFF) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $5.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had net income of 4 cents.The royalty acquisition company posted revenue of $10.1 million in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit $1.86. A year ago, they were trading at $2.24._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BEVFF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BEVFFSource

49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will move from the press box to the field

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are making a move with their defensive coordinator.Steve Wilks will go from the booth to the field this week when the Niners return from their bye week in hopes of providing a spark to a defense that struggled during a three-game losing streak.“We’re going to put him on the field this week,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday. “Something we’ve talked about for a little bit. I think there’s pluses to it and minuses to it, but we’ll see what we like about this week.”After a fast start to the season defensively in their first season with Wilks as coordinator, the 49ers (5-3) struggled in recent weeks, leading to the decision for Wilks to move down to the field for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville.San Francisco ranked first in points allowed (13.6 per game), second in passer rating allowed (70.9) and third in yards per play allowed (4.43) during a five-game winning streak to open the season.Those numbers took a big drop during the th...

Osisko Gold: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — MONTREAL (AP) — Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (OR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $14.9 million in its third quarter.The Montreal-based company said it had a loss of 8 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 9 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 10 cents per share.The mining royalty and exploration company posted revenue of $46.3 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 OR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ORSource

B2Gold: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — B2Gold Corp. (BTG) on Wednesday reported a loss of $43.1 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 5 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 7 cents per share.The gold, silver and copper miner posted revenue of $477.9 million in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit $3.10. A year ago, they were trading at $3.36._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BTG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BTGSource

Dish Network to lay off more than 500 workers in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — More than 500 Dish Network employees in Colorado will be affected by layoffs in upcoming weeks, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday.Notices about the layoffs have been filed with the Colorado Department of Labor and the mayoral offices in Englewood and Littleton, a Dish spokesperson told FOX31's Rob Low. The network is based out of Englewood."Like most businesses, we continually evaluate and make adjustments to ensure we're set up for long-term success," Meredith L. Diers, with Dish corporate communications, wrote in an email. "We made the difficult decision to part ways with some team members due to changing business demands on some teams. Impacted employees will be notified by the end of the week."Diers said the company would not disclose the exact numbers of layoffs, but "over 500 employees have been impacted in Colorado." FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, or WARN,...

Family of man killed in Lone Tree ask public to help to find suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

LONE TREE, Colo. - The family of 73-year-old Mike Lohmeier are asking for the public's help to find whoever shot and killed Mike back on Saturday near Park Meadows Mall. “The bullet came in through the driver’s side window," Marilyn Lohmeier-Howland, Mike's younger sister said. Marilyn said she received the call from another family member that Mike was found shot in his car parked behind a store in Lone Tree called "At Home" which is right across South Yosemite Street from the mall.“We were told he died fast and were hoping he didn’t know that this was about to happen to him," Marilyn said. Denver weather: Light snow in metro, 4-10 inches possible in foothills Lone Tree police have ruled Mike's death a homicide. According to police, around 12:25 p.m., officers discovered Michael in his light blue 2009 Toyota Highlander. But Marilyn said there are still a lot of questions not answered. “He wasn’t robbed because his wallet was still there," Marilyn said. "His cell phone was in his ...

These Denver area streets are on track to get Bus Rapid Transit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it is planning new Bus Rapid Transit routes on some busy Denver streets.Bus Rapid Transit is a program designed to make buses more reliable, quick, convenient and accessible than traditional bus services, according to a press release from CDOT. It does so by giving buses priority over other travel modes and adding bus-only bypass lanes. Denver area’s RTD ridership grew during 2023 free fare initiative Construction has already started for some BRT routes, but Wednesday's announcement added Federal Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard to CDOT's plans."BRT will connect our urban corridors and communities, providing vital transportation options that allow us access to jobs, shopping, health care, education, recreation and life,” said Jessica Myklebust, RTD director for CDOT's metro region.Where will Bus Rapid Transit routes be?The plan is for BRT to cover 18 miles of Federal Boulevard from 120th Avenue in ...

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:04:45 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s actors union reached a tentative deal with studios Wednesday to end its strike, bringing a close to months of labor strife that ground the entertainment industry to a historic halt. The three-year contract agreement must be approved by votes from the union’s board and its members in the coming days, but the leadership declared that the strike will end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.At nearly four months, it was by far the longest strike ever for film and television actors.More than 60,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Performers went on strike July 14, joining screenwriters who had walked off the job more than two months earlier. It was the first time the two unions had been on strike together since 1960. Studios chose to negotiate with the writers first, striking a deal that their leadership marked as a major win and bringing their strike to an end on Sept. 26.The terms of the agreement were not immediately ...