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Manjoo: Kia and Hyundai helped enable crime wave. They should pay for it

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

In a recent analysis of data from 37 American cities, the Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan think tank, suggested a hopeful trend — the national pandemic-era spike in crime may have peaked.But there’s a glaring exception: auto thefts. According to the Council on Criminal Justice, “The number of vehicle thefts during the first half of 2023 was 33.5% higher, on average, than during the same period in 2022 — representing 23,974 more vehicle thefts in the cities that reported data.”Why are so many cars getting stolen? Police departments and city officials point to this: Millions of Kias and Hyundais are ridiculously easy to steal.For years now, most automakers have equipped most of the cars they sell in the United States with electronic immobilizers, devices that prevent cars from starting unless they detect a radio ID code associated with the car’s rightful key. But Hyundai and Kia, which come under the same South Korean conglomerate, did not install this basic device in somew...

Core & Main: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Core & Main Inc. (CNM) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $110 million.On a per-share basis, the St. Louis-based company said it had net income of 66 cents.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 65 cents per share.The distributor of water and fire protection products posted revenue of $1.86 billion in the period, meeting Street forecasts.Core & Main expects full-year revenue in the range of $6.6 billion to $6.8 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CNM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CNMSource

Daktronics: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) on Wednesday reported earnings of $19.2 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Brookings, South Dakota-based company said it had profit of 42 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 63 cents per share.The video display maker posted revenue of $232.5 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 DAKT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DAKTSource

AstroNova: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — AstroNova Inc. (ALOT) on Wednesday reported a fiscal second-quarter loss of $1.6 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the West Warwick, Rhode Island-based company said it had a loss of 22 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and non-recurring costs, were 15 cents per share.The printer and electronic instrument maker posted revenue of $35.5 million in the period.AstroNova shares have increased 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 22% 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 ALOT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ALOTSource

Moefana replaces Danty in France centers facing New Zealand in Rugby World Cup opener

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Yoram Moefana replaced the injured Jonathan Danty in the France side facing New Zealand in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Stade de France on Friday.Danty, the first-choice inside center, is recovering from a sore hamstring after a try-scoring appearance in the last warmup against Australia two Sundays ago.The versatile Moefana, who can also play on the wing, will make his 19th test appearance, and partners veteran Gaël Fickou in midfield.“There will be four pool games and the team will change. We’re a squad of 33 and you can’t just focus on 15 players,” France coach Fabien Galthié said on Wednesday. “The France team needs to adapt and we have faith in our pair of centers, Yoram and Gaël. They’ve already played together. It’s the best France team at the present moment.”Fullback Thomas Ramos said the team will rally around Moefana.“Everyone has faith in Yo,” Ramos said. ”We will all support him.”Matthieu Jalibert starts at flyhalf as expected in p...

Akoustis: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (AKTS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $17.8 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Huntersville, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 25 cents. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 21 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 16 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $8.3 million in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.4 million.For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $63.6 million, or $1 per share. Revenue was reported as $27.1 million.The company’s shares closed at $1.65. A year ago, they were trading at $4.10._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Ac...

Barnes & Noble Education: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (AP) — BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (BNED) on Wednesday reported a loss of $50.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Basking Ridge, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 96 cents. Losses, adjusted for restructuring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were 86 cents per share.The operator of book stores on college campuses posted revenue of $264.2 million in the period.The company’s shares closed at $1.21. A year ago, they were trading at $2.72._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BNED at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BNEDSource

Can Denver go from 90 degrees to 1st freeze?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — While it may still be hot out, the first freeze isn't too far away. FOX31 spoke with Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels about the chances of Denver experiencing a first freeze in early September. There's always a chance it could freeze in the first weeks of September. Three years ago on Sept. 8, Denver experienced one of the earliest first freezes in history, and it wasn't particularly a cool year. Three days prior on Sept. 5, Denver hit a record high of 101 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. What to expect for Denver’s weather this September Sept. 5, 2020, is looking fairly similar to Sept. 5, 2023, when it comes to the heat. Denver is having highs in the 90s throughout early September. But the years are still quite different, and so are the first frost times. While the weather in 2023 seems just as hot as in 2020, it's actually cooler this year. But the cooler temperatures aren't cold enough for the first freeze. The first freeze isn'...

Several train cars derailed in Bennett

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police and the Union Pacific Railroad are investigating a train derailment west of Bennett.SkyFOX flew over the train near East Colfax and North Harback Road at around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday. The intersection is west of the town of Bennett. Brake drum crashes into driver’s windshield on I-70 in Wheat Ridge According to the public information officer with the Bennett Police Department, eight train cars carrying coal were derailed. Thankfully, police said no hazards or injuries were reported.Police are investigating a train derailment west of Bennett when several cars carrying coal moved off the track.Police are investigating a train derailment west of Bennett when several cars carrying coal moved off the track.Police are investigating a train derailment west of Bennett when several cars carrying coal moved off the track.The track that the train was on was destroyed.The only road impacted is Harback Road, according to police.At this time, police do not know what caused ...

Macron to discuss AI with Scholz during Germany visit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:20 GMT

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is set to discuss artificial intelligence with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to the German port city of Hamburg next month, an Elysée official said.The visit is expected to take place on October 9 and 10 and will include a joint cabinet meeting with French and German ministers.According to the Elysée official, who was granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, the talks will also cover more general ground including industry and the long-term strategic interests of the two countries.On AI, France wants to boost local startups and empower them to compete against their transatlantic rivals. In particular, Macron’s government is seeking European allies to water down draft rules on generative AI in the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act. French ministers argue the bill as currently drafted by the European Parliament would kill a European ChatGPT.It’s likely that talks between the two lead...