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Texas man ticketed for feeding the homeless outside Houston library is found not guilty

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — A man has been found not guilty of breaking a law against feeding homeless people outside a public library in Houston, concluding the first trial to be held after dozens of tickets were issued against volunteers for the group Food Not Bombs. Friday’s verdict in the sprawling Texas city is latest flashpoint in the debate in many American cities over whether feeding the homeless is an act of charity or a crime that raises health and safety concerns among people who live and work nearby. “This law that the city has passed is absurd. It criminalizes the Samaritan for giving,” lawyer Paul Kubosh, who represented volunteer Phillip Picone, told KPRC 2 after last week’s verdict. The city of Houston said it will continue to “vigorously pursue violations of its ordinance relating to feeding of the homeless,” according to a statement released to news outlets. “It is a health and safety issue for the protection of Houston’s residents,” city attorney Arturo Miche...

HubSpot: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — HubSpot Inc. (HUBS) on Wednesday reported a loss of $118.9 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $2.39. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.34 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 99 cents per share.The cloud-based marketing and sales software platform posted revenue of $529.1 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $504.4 million.For the current quarter ending in September, HubSpot expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.22 to $1.24.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $532 million to $534 million for the fiscal third quarter.HubSpot expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.24 to $5.29 per share, with revenue expected to be $2.12 billion._____...

Hamilton Beach: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. (HBB) on Wednesday reported net income of $110,000 in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Glen Allen, Virginia-based company said it had net income of 1 cent.The holding company for makers of small household appliances and kitchenware posted revenue of $137.1 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 HBB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HBBSource

Greenlight Capital Re: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (AP) — GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Greenlight Capital Re Ltd. (GLRE) on Wednesday reported profit of $49.9 million in its second quarter.The Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands-based company said it had net income of $1.32 per share.The property and casualty reinsurance service provider posted revenue of $174.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $141.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GLRE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GLRESource

Should Trump go to jail? The 2024 election could become a referendum on that question

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 election will determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. It could also decide if he’ll face time behind bars.Now slapped with his third criminal indictment — this time for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and block the transfer of presidential power — for Trump, winning is about more than ego, redemption, score-settling or the future of the country.“This election may very well be about Donald Trump’s personal freedom,” said Ari Fleischer, a longtime Republican strategist. “It’s not an exaggeration to say, if convicted, he could be sentenced to prison unless he wins and he uses the levers of justice to reverse it or stop it or drop it.”The deeply personal stakes for Trump add to what is already an election unlike any other in modern history. It’s now not only a debate over the country’s challenges, but a partisan fight over whether the 77-year-old former president and GOP frontrunner should spend time in prison. Putting th...

Man linked to 1984 kidnapping and rape by DNA testing sentenced to 25 years

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man who was linked to a 1984 kidnapping and rape case in Connecticut by DNA evidence decades later has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, a state prosecutor announced Wednesday.George Legere, 75, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced July 21 after having been convicted of first-degree kidnapping by a state jury in Hartford in May, Hartford State’s Attorney Sharmese Walcott said.The victim was found bound, naked and slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle with the horn sounding in Avon in the early morning hours of April 13, 1984, authorities said. She survived the attack.The woman had just arrived at her apartment complex and was getting out of her car when Legere forced her back in, blindfolded her and bound her arms, police said. He then drove her to another location where he beat and raped her, officials said.Phone and email messages seeking comment were left for Legere’s public defender Wednesday.Police in Avon, about 10 miles ...

RPT Realty: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — RPT Realty (RPT) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in New York, said it had funds from operations of $23.5 million, or 25 cents per share, in the period.The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 24 cents per share.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 a loss of $1.6 million, or 2 cents per share.The shopping center real estate investment trust, based in New York, posted revenue of $51.1 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $51.5 million.RPT Realty expects full-year funds from operations in the range of 97 cents to $1.01 per share._____This story was generated by ...

Fair Isaac: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) on Wednesday reported earnings of $128.8 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Bozeman, Montana-based company said it had profit of $5.08. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $5.66 per share.The financial services company posted revenue of $398.7 million in the period.Fair Isaac expects full-year earnings to be $19.70 per share, with revenue expected to be $1.5 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FICO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FICOSource

The Miami Marlins are selling $5 hamburgers to celebrate deadline acquisition Jake Burger

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins put together a whopper of a promotion to welcome trade deadline acquisition Jake Burger.The Marlins celebrated the slugger and his appetizing last name by offering $5 hamburgers for their game Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Burger, a power-hitting infielder, was acquired from the Chicago White Sox shortly before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Miami hopes he can provide a jolt to the lineup after he slugged 25 homers for the White Sox, tied for ninth in the majors entering Wednesday.“I am ready to play some fun baseball here and compete for a playoff spot,” said Burger, who had spent his entire pro career with Chicago. “My wife was hyping me up today saying, ‘Have fun at your first day of school!’ You get to meet all these new people and it is exciting.”The 27-year-old — a childhood friend of Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk — added that he’s good with the nickname “SmashBurger.” Berger was set to bat sixth in Miami’s lin...

2 new human cases of West Nile confirmed

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:45:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two human cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in two different counties on Wednesday. There are now three confirmed cases in the state. The Adams County Health Department said in a release that a county resident contracted the virus but did not provide details of the person's health or age. According to the Boulder County Health Department, a Lafayette resident in their 40s has been confirmed to have the virus but has not been hospitalized. Human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Larimer County West Nile virus was discovered in mosquitoes in both counties last month, along with two others -- Larimer and Weld counties. The first confirmed human case was found in Larimer County last week. There were 206 reported cases last year and 20 deaths, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Experts predicted West Nile increase this yearThe Front Range experienced a high level of precipitation this spring and so far this summer, which sc...