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Sasser leads No. 1 Houston to 30th win, AAC semifinals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 30 points and top-ranked Houston got its 30th win of the season with a 60-46 victory over East Carolina in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The Cougars have back-to-back 30-win seasons for the first time since their Phi Slama Jama era. Jamal Shead added 12 points for Houston (30-2). East Carolina freshman forward Ezra Ausar had 18 points and a season-high 19 rebounds for the Pirates (16-17).Houston moves on to the AAC semifinals, where it’ll meet either fourth-seeded Cincinnati or fifth-seeded Temple. NO. 4 ALABAMA 72, MISSISSIPPI STATE 49NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Miller had 18 points and nine rebounds and Alabama never trailed in a win over Mississippi State in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament. The top-seeded Crimson Tide (27-5) set the pace in the first half hitting eight of 20 shots from long range. Charles Bediako and Noah Gurley added 11 points apiece for Alabam...

Urstadt Biddle: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. (UBA) on Friday reported a key measure of profitability in its fiscal first quarter.The Greenwich, Connecticut-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $15.6 million, or 42 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 $6.8 million, or 18 cents per share.The commercial real estate investment trust, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, posted revenue of $38.3 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 UBA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UBASource

Gap, Vail Resorts fall; Ulta Beauty, Stratasys rise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday: Vail Resorts Inc., down $7.56 to $221.13.The ski resort operator reported weak fiscal second-quarter earnings.Gap Inc., down 71 cents to $10.87.The clothing chain’s fourth-quarter loss was bigger than Wall Street expected.Ulta Beauty Inc., up $1.25 to $521.18.The beauty products retailer beat analysts’ fourth-quarter profit and revenue forecasts.Stratasys Ltd., up $1.27 to $15.28.Nano Dimension is offering to buy the maker of 3D printers.Allbirds Inc., down $1.11 to $1.25The footwear company’s fourth-quarter earnings and revenue fell short of analysts’ forecasts.National Beverage Corp., up $1.05 to $47.38.The maker of Shasta and other beverages beat analysts’ fiscal third-quarter profit forecasts.Zumiez Inc., down 87 cents to $21.65.The clothing retailer gave investors a weak financial forecast.Newmont Corp., up 42 cents to $42.16.The gold producer rose along with prices...

Denver weather: Heavy mountain snow and rain showers in the city

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The mild weather we enjoyed in Denver Friday will be replaced by cooler temperatures over the weekend along with a few rain showers possible in the city. In the Colorado mountains, it will be snowing from Friday night until late Saturday. Snow totals look deep in some places and travel will be impacted especially over the higher passes. Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast has some mountain areas getting more than a foot of fresh snow.Snowfall forecast with heavy totals in the Coloardo mountains from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Rain showers and chillyWe will have passing clouds along the Front Range overnight Friday into Saturday. There is a low chance that a few rain showers could develop on the Eastern Plains away from Denver. Anything that does slide across the Eastern Plains will be very light. Temperatures will be cold in the mountains and chilly across the plains with some areas dropping into the upper 30s to low 40s.Overnight low temperatures by Saturda...

Man charged with 4 counts of sexual assault on a child, police say more victims possible

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- The 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office charged a man with four counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and is asking other possible victims to come forward. Justin Whittaker was charged on Feb. 28 for alleged incidents that occurred between 2009 and 2017, the DA's office said. Whittaker is accused of having sexual contact with several children while they were in his home on Westin Drive in Erie. Boulder therapist accused of sexual assault on children The Erie Police Department and DA's Office believe there may be other victims and/or witnesses to these similar incidents. “We encourage victims to come forward. Our dedicated Sex Crimes Unit prosecutors and victim advocates are available to assist and support victims,” District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. Anyone with information related to this investigation, contact Detective Shannon Crow with the Erie Police Department at 303-926-2827 or scrow@erieco...

Animals from closing Puerto Rico zoo to be relocated to Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists.The Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in the western coastal town of Mayaguez has remained closed since hurricanes Irma and Maria battered the island in September 2017, with activists questioning the state of the zoo’s more than 300 animals and their future. Bengal tiger cub rescued from shooting scene now calls Colorado home Puerto Rico's government announced the permanent closure of the 45-acre zoo Monday as federal authorities investigate allegations of mistreatment of animals.“Animal welfare comes first,” Gov. Pedro Pierluisi told reporters. “Questions have been raised for a long time.”Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney Stephen Muldrow announced that experts from The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado would inspect and evaluate the animals, saying that “the safe and humane care for all zoo ani...

Hollywood woman found guilty in death of 3-year-old stepson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

On Friday afternoon, a Broward County jury found a Florida woman guilty in the death of her 3-year-old stepson.Analiz Osceola was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the death of her stepson Ahziya Osceola. In 2015, Hollywood Police discovered the body of Ahziya inside two garbage bags stuffed inside a cardboard box. The child was badly beaten, and doctors found fentanyl and heroin in his system. Investigators said the boy suffered severe internal injuries, and died of blunt force trauma. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

US, EU search for climate truce — and a united front against China

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

Europe and the U.S. are still trying to figure out if they are friends or rivals in the multitrillion-dollar clean energy arms race among the world’s superpowers, with U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreeing Friday to a series of moves to deescalate a trade spat.Biden and von der Leyen issued a joint statement after their White House meeting saying the governments would “immediately” begin talks to bolster critical minerals supply chains between the two allies, with an eye toward allowing EU companies to take advantage of key electric vehicle tax credits in the U.S. climate law.The governments will also engage in “a dialogue on subsidy transparency,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, adding they would set a deadline for completing negotiations on standards to promote steel and aluminum made with fewer carbon emissions.After a winter during which the EU threw constant barbs at the U.S. over Biden’s sig...

Plymouth neighborhood reopens after sewer system problems force evacuations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

A Plymouth neighborhood reopened Friday after a series of recent sewer system problems forced evacuations for residents and business. SKY7 was over Water Street in Plymouth Friday morning where crews have been monitoring the area after finding cracks due to settlement. Crews could be seen still in the area on Friday.Detours were in place around parts of Water Street and Chilton Street this week, though the roads have since reopened to through traffic.The cracks were found on Tuesday as crews worked to replace the sewer system under Water Street, raising safety concerns for the road and nearby buildings. Speaking on Friday, Town Manager Derek Brindisi said crews noticed cracks in foundations and along the surface of sidewalks as well as in some driveways. Concerned about the cracks, Brindisi said both Plymouth’s fire chief and its building commissioner ordered a work stoppage in the area to allow for further analysis. The town ultimately used ground-penetrating ra...

Chicago Bears reportedly trade the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers. Here’s what they got in return.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:10 GMT

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles finally found the deal he was looking for.The No. 1 pick the Bears collected for finishing last season with a 3-14 record now belongs to the Carolina Panthers. In a headline-grabbing trade Friday, Poles reportedly sent the top selection in April’s draft to GM Scott Fitterer in exchange for the No. 9 pick, the No. 61 pick, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025 and wide receiver D.J. Moore. ESPN and NFL Network first reported the news.It had long been the Bears’ preference to trade the No. 1 pick and conversations on that front escalated when the league scouting combine began in late February. Poles vowed to remain in firm control of the situation, seeking a trade partner that could help maximize what the Bears squeezed out of the top pick while remaining mindful of how far they were willing to trade down.Now the Bears have their haul and can begin recalibrating their draft board on the march to the start of Round ...