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Man cited for animal neglect after dog dies in triple-digit heat during Phoenix hike

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona man was cited for animal neglect after his dog died from heat-related issues while on a hike in north Phoenix, according to authorities.Phoenix police didn’t immediately release the name of the 29-year-old man, but said he was “issued a citation in lieu of detention” for neglect of animals.They said the hiker called 911 around 11 a.m. Wednesday to say he and his two dogs were experiencing heat-related issues on the Piestewa Peak mountain trail.Phoenix Fire Department crews located the hiker some 300 yards from the trailhead and said one of the man’s dogs was dead at the scene.Firefighters were able to cool down the other dog, who also was in heat distress but survived the hike in triple-digit weather.In 2016, the city of Phoenix enacted a ban on taking dogs on city hiking trails when temperatures are above 100 degrees (37.8 degrees Celsius). The penalty can include jail time and fines up to to $2,500.Phoenix and much of the region has suffered from record-s...

Biden declara la emergencia en Hawai por los incendios forestales: “Todos los recursos que tenemos estarán disponibles”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

(CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, emitió una declaración federal de catástrofe por los “devastadores” incendios forestales que arden en Hawai en varias zonas de la Isla Grande y Maui. En esa línea, prometió enviar todo lo necesario para ayudar a la recuperación.Los incendios causaron la muerte de al menos 36 personas y han devastado Lahaina, una localidad de la isla de Maui. Durante un discurso pronunciado en Utah este jueves, Biden dijo que el gobierno federal está actuando con rapidez en su respuesta.“En este momento la prioridad es salvar vidas”, dicen las autoridades de Hawai“Estamos trabajando lo más rápido posible para combatir esos incendios y evacuar a residentes y turistas. Mientras tanto, nuestras oraciones están con el pueblo de Hawai, pero no solo nuestras oraciones: todos los recursos que tenemos estarán disponibles para ellos”, dijo Biden  durante su intervención en un centro médico de Asuntos de Veteranos en ...

Iridex: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Iridex Corp. (IRIX) on Thursday reported a loss of $2.8 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Mountain View, California-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents.The medical laser company posted revenue of $12.9 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 IRIX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IRIXSource

Savers Value: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — Savers Value Village Inc. (SVV) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $35.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Bellevue, Washington-based company said it had net income of 24 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 22 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 17 cents per share.The retailer of second-hand merchandise posted revenue of $379.1 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $374.6 million.Savers Value expects full-year revenue of $1.51 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SVV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SVVSource

Las Vegas police videos show moments before home is raided in Tupac Shakur cold case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dozens of Las Vegas police body camera videos showed the moment a man and his wife exited a home raided in July in connection with the cold case killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.The heavily redacted footage obtained Thursday by The Associated Press did not provide a view into the home or identify the couple, whose faces were blurred from view. But a copy of the warrant said police were searching on the night of July 17 for items “concerning the murder” of Shakur from Duane “Keffe D” Davis, one of the last surviving witnesses to a crime that has fascinated the public for decades.Videos showed the man and woman emerging from the garage after SWAT officers repeatedly announced their presence on a bullhorn.“It’s the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department,” an officer said. “We have a search warrant. You need to come out with your hands up and your hands empty!”One at a time, with hands on their heads, the man and woman walked slowly toward the officers and into a swirl ...

Geospace Technologies: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Geospace Technologies Corp. (GEOS) on Thursday reported earnings of $3.2 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of 24 cents.The maker of seismic instruments and equipment posted revenue of $32.7 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 GEOS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GEOSSource

Reeds: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Reeds Inc. (REED) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.1 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 99 cents.The beverage and candy company posted revenue of $10 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 REED at https://www.zacks.com/ap/REEDSource

Genasys: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Genasys Inc. (GNSS) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.4 million in its fiscal third quarter.The San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share.The developer of directed sound technologies used by the military and police posted revenue of $14.3 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 GNSS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GNSSSource

XCel Brands: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — XCel Brands Inc. (XELB) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.5 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 9 cents per share.The brand management company posted revenue of $6.8 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 XELB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XELBSource

Texas judge says no quick ruling expected over GOP efforts to toss 2022 election losses near Houston

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:24:19 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas judge presiding over Republicans’ widespread challenges to losses in the 2022 elections around Houston said Thursday not to expect a quick ruling following a trial in which no GOP voters came forward to testify that they were unable to vote because of ballot shortages or delayed poll openings last November. More than 20 races disputed by Republicans are all in Harris County, the third-largest county in the U.S., which is controlled by Democrats and in recent years has become a recurring target of new Texas voting rules and restrictions passed by GOP lawmakers. During the two-week trial, lawyers for the losing Republican candidates relied heavily on theories generated by their party members in lieu of testimony from voters or analysis from election law experts, according the Houston Chronicle.State District Judge David Peeples said following closing arguments Thursday that he did not expect to issue a ruling for weeks. The first lawsuit to go to trial was...