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DC does away with ‘Hunger Games’ style summer camp sign-up, moves to lottery system

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

On top of taxes and preparing spring break plans, parents know it’s also the time of year to start signing their kids up for summer camp. And in D.C., high demand is prompting the city to change to a lottery system.Mayor Muriel Bowser made the announcement Thursday that the District would shift to a lottery system, saying it was more equitable and will ease the stress on parents who have shared their frustrations with the city.More Local NewsMore DC News“We are really hearing families in terms of wanting more access, wanting more programs wanting more slots,” said at-large councilmember Christina Henderson, who compared signing up for D.C. summer camps to the 2008 dystopian book “The Hunger Games.”Henderson wasn’t alone in that feeling. The department got loads of emails and calls from parents citing impossible odds like finding 1,400 people ahead of them in a virtual line to grab their child a spot.“At a site like Turkey Thicket, (for) 40 s...

Pampa: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pampa Energia SA (PAM) on Thursday reported profit of $113 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had net income of $2.05.The electricity company posted revenue of $448 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $456 million, or $8.26 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.83 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PAM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PAMSource

Burlington approves noncitizen voting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s largest city has voted to allow noncitizens who are in the country legally to vote in local elections. The proposed charter change for Burlington now must be considered by the Legislature and the Republican governor. Burlington would be the third city in the state to make the change. Noncitizen residents are currently allowed to vote in municipal elections in Vermont’s capital city of Montpelier, and Winooski, the most diverse community in the state. The Republican National Committee filed lawsuits against Montpelier and Winooski asking judges to declare noncitizen voting unconstitutional and lost those challenges. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, including races for president, vice president, Senate or House of Representatives.In January, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that such voting in local elections in Montpelier doesn’t violate the state constitution. A new complaint was filed in court Thursday against...

Willdan: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN) on Thursday reported a loss of $425,000 in its fourth quarter.The Anaheim, California-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 36 cents per share.The energy efficiency and sustainability consultant posted revenue of $113.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $8.4 million, or 65 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $429.1 million.Willdan expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.24 to $1.32 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 WLDN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WLDNSource

Grizzlies tried to address Morant’s actions before gun video

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Thursday that members of the organization had spoken to All-Star guard Ja Morant about his off-the-court conduct before he posted a video in which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.The team had been hoping to avoid a situation like what happened this past weekend, which led to Morant being away from the team for at least six games, Jenkins said before Thursday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors.“We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,” Jenkins said of the discussions before the incident in Glendale, Colorado. “Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.”Morant, the team’s leading scorer, livestreamed the video of himself with the apparent weapon on his Instagram account after the Nuggets beat the Grizzlies on Friday night. Glendale police said Wednesday there was no...

Hamilton Beach: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. (HBB) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $7.1 million.The Glen Allen, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 51 cents per share.The holding company for makers of small household appliances and kitchenware posted revenue of $196.2 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $25.3 million, or $1.81 per share. Revenue was reported as $640.9 million._____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

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s murder, dies at 89

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89.A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home in Los Angeles.Blake, star of the 1970s TV show, “Baretta,” had once hoped for a comeback, but he never recovered from the long ordeal which began with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, outside a Studio City restaurant on May 4, 2001. The story of their strange marriage, the child it produced and its violent end was a Hollywood tragedy played out in court.Once hailed as among the finest actors of his generation, Blake became better known as the defendant in a real-life murder story more bizarre than any in which he acted.In a 2002 interview with The Associated Press while he was jailed awaiting trial, he bemoaned the change in his status wit...

Robert Blake, Emmy-winning ‘Baretta’ star who was acquitted of killing his wife, has died at 89

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Blake, Emmy-winning ‘Baretta’ star who was acquitted of killing his wife, has died at 89.Source

Velocity Financial: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (AP) — WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (AP) — Velocity Financial, Inc. (VEL) on Thursday reported net income of $8.3 million in its fourth quarter.The Westlake Village, California-based company said it had profit of 25 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 27 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $20.6 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $31.7 million, or 94 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $83.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VEL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VELSource

I-70 reopens after Aurora rollover crash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:10:05 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — UPDATE 5 p.m. I-70 has fully reopened.UPDATE 4:46 p.m. The Colorado Department of Transportation said two right lanes of westbound Interstate 70 remain closed between Colfax Avenue and Tower Road, while the center and right lanes remain closed at Tower Road. The highway is gradually reopening following the cleanup of a rollover crash that spilled fuel on the highway. UPDATE 3:40 p.m. Aurora Fire Rescue reported one individual being treated on the scene of the crash and then being taken to an area hospital. The injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.UPDATE 3:16 p.m. Eastbound lanes of I-70 are open according to APD. Traffic from westbound I-70 is being diverted to Tower Road. Cleaning the area and towing the truck will take more time.Aurora Police Department and hazmat teams are responding to a rollover crash on Interstate 70 and Tower Road.According to APD, the crash involved a trash truck.Aurora police, hazmat and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a rol...