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Word Game: July 25, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — BENIGNLY (BENIGNLY: bee-NINE-lee: Causing no significant effect; harmlessly.)Average mark 18 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 22 or more words in BENIGNLY? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — VICTORIA vicar victor iota cart cavort ciao coat coati coir taco taro torii trio trivia orca ratio riot roti actor aorticTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Horoscopes July 25, 2023: James Lafferty, make continuity part of your plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Lafferty, 38; D.B. Woodside, 54; Matt LeBlanc, 56; Illeana Douglas, 62.Happy Birthday: Refuse to let your emotions take over this year, leading you down a path that can cost you financially, physically or legally. Leave nothing to chance by overseeing every move you want to make. Precision and detail will play roles in your success, so don’t scrimp, and make continuity part of your plan. An offer is only worthwhile if it’s in your best interest. Choose wisely. Your numbers are 3, 15, 22, 26, 34, 41, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Embrace life, focus on accomplishment and stop fretting over what you cannot change. Use your intelligence to guide you and your strength and courage to help you follow through. Take on any challenge you encounter with enthusiasm and the will to win. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look for an alternative when faced with negativity, and you’ll accomplish your objective. Create opportunities instead of ex...

Asbury Automotive: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (ABG) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $196.4 million.On a per-share basis, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said it had profit of $9.34. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $8.95 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $8.15 per share.The auto dealership chain posted revenue of $3.74 billion in the period, matching Street forecasts.Asbury Automotive shares have climbed 30% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 39% 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 ABG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ABGSource

3M: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — 3M Co. (MMM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $6.84 billion in its second quarter.The St Paul, Minnesota-based company said it had a loss of $12.35 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.17 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.65 per share.The maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics posted revenue of $8.32 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.95 billion.3M expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.60 to $9.10 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MMM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MMMSource

Herc Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Herc Holdings Inc. (HRI) on Tuesday reported earnings of $76 million in its second quarter.The Bonita Springs, Florida-based company said it had net income of $2.66 per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were $2.69 per share.The equipment rental supplier posted revenue of $802 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 HRI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HRISource

PulteGroup: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $720.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of $3.21. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $3 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.47 per share.The homebuilder posted revenue of $4.19 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.96 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PHM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PHMSource

Md. disability advocates on what can be done to improve service animal access, address shortage 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

There’s been a lot of progress to accommodate people with disabilities in Maryland, but there is still more room for improvement — including what to do about the nationwide shortage of service dogs.Disability advocacy groups from across the state held a meeting Monday afternoon about the important and essential animals that help those with disabilities. The forum, in honor of Disability Pride Month, aimed to educate the public about the growing use of service animals in the state.On whether the public was more aware of service dogs and other animals these days, Mid-Atlantic ADA Center associate director Nancy Horton said, “It is getting easier out in public than what it used to be 10 years ago.”While these animals are integral parts of many daily activities, advocates in the meeting pointed out that access for these lifesaving companions can still be improved.For example, some buildings in the state restrict animal access or charge extra fees for pets.“These ...

Seguidores chinos elogian a “Barbie” como una rara oportunidad de ver el feminismo en la pantalla grande

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

(CNN) — En los últimos años, la taquilla de China ha estado dominada por películas locales, a menudo con una inclinación nacionalista, como las epopeyas de la guerra patriótica. Pero este fin de semana, un tipo diferente de película captó la atención nacional, una decididamente estadounidense y rosa chicle.“Barbie” ha ganado cerca de 86 millones de yuanes (unos US$ 11,9 millones) en China desde su estreno el viernes, según la plataforma china de venta de entradas Maoyan, lo que la sitúa en el tercer lugar entre todas las películas del país.Si bien esa cifra es pequeña en comparación con el éxito arrollador de “Barbie” en los Estados Unidos (recaudó US$ 155 millones a nivel nacional durante el fin de semana), aún podría crecer a medida que la discusión en las redes sociales sobre la película cobra impulso. El sábado, fue brevemente el tema de mayor tendencia en la plataforma china Weibo, similar a Twitter, y obtuvo más de 630 millones de visitas.“Barbie” domina la t...

General Motors Q2 earnings rise 52% on strong sales, prices and automaker raises outlook for 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago. Continued strong vehicle sales and pricing, as well as cost cuts, led to the better-than-expected quarter. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday raised its financial guidance for the full year with one qualification: that it can negotiate union labor contracts without a strike. Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson told reporters that customers paid about $1,600 more per vehicle last quarter than from January through March — with an average U.S. sale price of $52,000. Discounts and inventory remained flat as the company sold 19% more vehicles than a year ago in the U.S., its most profitable market.“We’ve had an ability and a willingness and a capability to remain disciplined in our pricing and our incentives,” Jacobson said. “So while a lot of our competitors are moving prices around a lot, ours have...

GE HealthCare: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:01 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $418 million.The Chicago-based company said it had profit of 91 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 92 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 86 cents per share.The medical technology company posted revenue of $4.82 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.78 billion.GE HealthCare expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.70 to $3.85 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GEHC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GEHCSource