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Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender people to be baptized as Catholics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

In the United States, the national conference of Catholic bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded. On Wednesday, the Vatican made public a sharply contrasting statement, saying it’s permissible, under certain circumstances, for trans people to be baptized as Catholics and serve as godparents.“It is a major step for trans inclusion … it is big and good news,” said Francis DeBernardo, executive director of Maryland-based New Ways Ministry, which advocates for greater LGBTQ acceptance in the church.The document was signed Oct. 21 by Pope Francis and Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who heads the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. It was posted Wednesday on that office’s website.If it did not cause scandal or “disorientation” among other Catholics, a transgender person “may receive baptism under the same conditions as other faithful,” the document said.Similarly, the document said trans adults — even if...

Vikings begin transition of bringing Jefferson back; he’ll wait to play until he’s fully healed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson has resumed practicing with the Minnesota Vikings this week, a significant step toward his return to the field from a hamstring strain that caused the first absence of his stellar career.In some ways for the Vikings, it’s as if he never left.The 2022 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year has been a constant and energetic presence on the sideline during games and in the building for meetings and walk-throughs throughout the week. The Vikings, coincidentally, have won all four games without him.“I’m just happy to be a part of this organization with so many people helping me out on and off the field,” Jefferson said. “I’m just happy that I can continue to be that leader on the team, where you can’t say that I’m just sitting at home and worrying about trying to get back. I want to be there supporting my teammates and be in there hands-on.”It’s not unusual for players on injured reserve with longer-term rehabs to largely disappear from...

Alaska judge upholds Biden administration’s approval of the massive Willow oil-drilling project

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday upheld the Biden administration’s approval of the Willow oil-drilling project on Alaska’s remote North Slope, a massive project that drew the ire of environmentalists who accused the president of backpedaling on his pledge to combat climate change.U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason rejected calls made by a grassroots Iñupiat group and environmentalists to vacate the approval and dismissed their claims.Those groups raised concerns about planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from Willow and argued that federal agencies failed to consider how increased emissions from the project could affect ice-reliant species such as the polar bear, Arctic ringed seals and bearded seals, which already are experiencing disruptions due to climate change.The decision can be appealed.The project, located in the federally designated National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, has widespread political support in the state. But climate activists say allowing ...

Reeds: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Reeds Inc. (REED) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 34 cents.The beverage and candy company posted revenue of $11.9 million in the period.Reeds expects full-year revenue in the range of $45 million to $47 million._____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

Iteris: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Iteris Inc. (ITI) on Thursday reported profit of $551,000 in its fiscal second quarter.The Austin, Texas-based company said it had net income of 1 cent per share.The vehicle detection and traffic control company posted revenue of $43.6 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 ITI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ITISource

Green Dot: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Green Dot Corp. (GDOT) on Thursday reported a loss of $6.3 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 14 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 20 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $353 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $348.6 million, which beat Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $331.3 million.Green Dot expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.62 to $1.90 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.47 billion to $1.48 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GDOT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GDOTS...

Stock market today: Wall Street falls after the bond market cranks up the pressure again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell Thursday to break one of Wall Street’s longest winning streaks in two decades after the pressure cranked higher from the bond market.The S&P 500 sank 35.43 points, or 0.8%, to 4,347.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 220.33, or 0.6%, to 33,891.94, and the Nasdaq composite lost 128.97, or 0.9%, to 13,521.45.Stocks had been higher earlier in the day, and the S&P 500 was on track for a ninth straight gain, which would have been its longest winning streak in 19 years. But the stock market quickly sagged under the weight of rising yields in the bond market. Treasury yields rose in the morning after a report suggested the U.S. job market remains remarkably solid. They climbed further when the U.S. government announced the results of a sale of $24 billion in Treasury bonds. And then they spurted higher after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed “will not hesitate” to raise interest rates further if it feels high inflation is not ful...

Natural Alternatives: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Natural Alternatives International Inc. (NAII) on Thursday reported a loss of $695,000 in its fiscal first quarter.The Carlsbad, California-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.The nutritional supplements manufacturer posted revenue of $34 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 NAII at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NAIISource

Oncternal Therapeutics: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. (ONCT) on Thursday reported a loss of $9.9 million in its third quarter.The San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 17 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 15 cents per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $179,000 in the period, which matched Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ONCT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ONCTSource

Loveland officer arrested, accused of off-duty juvenile assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Three days after firing an officer for allegedly assaulting a teen at a park while on duty, another Loveland Police officer has been arrested.Wilbert Howard, 53, was arrested at 1:57 p.m. Thursday by Fort Collins Police Services. Howard was off-duty at the time of the incident, and the Loveland Police Department stated that this incident does not have a connection to Howard's official duties as a police officer. Safe2Tell reports jump 16% to highest number ever Howard has been placed on administrative leave and an internal investigation was initiated, according to the department. Loveland Police reported that Howard has worked for the department for 17 years.According to Loveland Police, Howard faces counts of second-degree assault and child abuse along with a crime of violence sentence enhancement. Police said the Thursday, Nov. 2, incident reportedly happened at a private residence in the jurisdiction of Fort Collins Police.Fort Collins Police booked the off-du...