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Mourners in Ireland pay their respects to singer Sinéad O’Connor at funeral procession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Throngs of fans lined the streets of Sinéad O’Connor’s former hometown in Ireland to bid farewell to the gifted singer as her funeral procession passed by Tuesday following a private memorial service.A vintage VW camper van with rooftop speakers blasting Bob Marley’s song “Natural Mystic” led a hearse at walking pace through a thick crowd of admirers along the waterfront in Bray. O’Connor said she loved Marley’s music.Devotees of O’Connor’s singing and those touched by her sometimes-troubled life tossed roses and other flowers on the hearse. A group that had been waiting for well over an hour outside O’Connor’s former home, singing her songs at times, began to clap as four police officers on motorcycles leading the cortege approached and the procession came to a halt. They snapped photos through the windows of the hearse where her coffin was dwarfed by a pile of blue hydrangeas and pink roses. Ruth O’Shea, who had come to the c...

Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup ends, but their fight for support continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jamaica’s Women’s World Cup run might be over for now, but the team’s fight for support back home continues. The Reggae Girlz were disbanded 15 years ago when the Jamaican federation cut funding for the team. Revived in 2014, they’ve scrapped for resources ever since. Jamaica’s performance at the global tournament in Australia and New Zealand may be turning that around. The Reggae Girlz became the first Caribbean nation to reach the knockout round, advancing in just their second appearance.The campaign came to an end on Tuesday night when Jamaica fell to Colombia 1-0 in Melbourne. Catalina Usme’s goal was the only one that the Reggae Girlz conceded over the course of the tournament. “We’ve put ourselves on the map and we’ve showed what we can actually do,” goalkeeper Becky Spencer said. “I think with more funding and more resources, it just shows you what kind of team that we’ve got and we can on...

Consol Energy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Consol Energy Inc. (CEIX) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $167.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of $4.94.The coal company posted revenue of $661 million in the period.Consol Energy shares have increased 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 18% 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 CEIX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CEIXSource

DC’s Democratic Party sues over ballot measure that would allow ranked choice voting, open primaries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

D.C.’s Democratic Party is suing the District and its Board of Elections over a ballot initiative that could change how primary and general elections work.The lawsuit centers on the “Make All Votes Count Act” which, if approved by voters, would bring open primaries to D.C. and also allow for ranked choice voting.With ranked choice voting, a voter ranks the candidates in order of preference, rather than selecting just one. If a candidate with a clear majority of the votes doesn’t emerge, the last place candidate would be removed from contention and those who voted for them would see their second-place choice count.The measure recently earned approval from the Board of Elections to move forward in the process, which could end with it on D.C. voters’ ballots.In court filings, the D.C. Democratic Party claims the BOE is “not authorized to approve this Initiative, and the process of voting in local elections in Washington, D.C. cannot be changed through an Initiative.”According to ...

France ends Morocco’s run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice as France advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 win on Tuesday that ended Morocco’s historic debut run at the global tournament.France’s all-time leading scorer, Le Sommer struck once in each half as her country moved into a showdown with co-host Australia in Brisbane on Saturday for a place in the semifinals. A three-goal burst in nine minutes took the game away from Morocco, with Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali and Le Sommer all scoring to give France a 3-0 lead after 23 minutes at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium. Le Sommer headed in a fourth in the 70th to complete the win and end Morocco’s campaign.The Moroccans became the first Arab nation to advance to the knockout stage.The Atlas Lions were the first Arab team to register a win in the competition by beating South Korea in the group stage. They followed that by upsetting group winner Colombia to advance to the round of 16 at the ex...

WideOpenWest: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — WideOpenWest Inc. (WOW) on Tuesday reported a loss of $101.7 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Englewood, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of $1.25. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs, came to 1 cent per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 2 cents per share.The cable TV company posted revenue of $172.6 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $173.4 million.For the current quarter ending in September, WideOpenWest said it expects revenue in the range of $173 million to $176 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $691 million to $696 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WOW ...

Saga: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. (AP) — GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. (AP) — Saga Communications Inc. (SGA) on Tuesday reported earnings of $3.4 million in its second quarter.The Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 55 cents per share.The broadcasting company posted revenue of $29.2 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 SGA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SGASource

Campbell Soup will buy maker of Rao’s sauces for $2.7 billion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Campbell Soup is set to buy Sovos Brands, the maker of Rao’s pasta sauces.In a Monday announcement, the two companies said they had entered an agreement for Campbell’s to acquire Sovos for $23 per share in cash — reflecting a total value of about $2.7 billion. The transaction will help diversify and strengthen Campbell’s Meals & Beverages division, Campbell’s President and CEO Mark Clouse said in a statement. “And paired with our faster-growing and differentiated Snacks division, (the Sovos portfolio) makes Campbell one of the most dependable, growth-oriented names in food,” he added.Besides its namesake soups, Campbells makes Prego sauce and Goldfish crackers.In addition to Rao’s sauces, Sovos products include dry pasta, soups, frozen entrees and yogurt under additional brands Michael Angelo’s and noosa. According to Monday’s press release, Rao’s is Sovos’ most popular brand, representing about 69% of the company’s $837 ...

Workhorse: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $23 million in its second quarter.The Sharonville, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 15 cents per share.The truck and drone manufacturer posted revenue of $4 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WKHS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WKHSSource

Students in Douglas County head back to class ahead of big board meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:15:50 GMT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) —Tuesday, students and staff in the Douglas County School District headed back to class.While students head back for the first day of school, Douglas County board members are preparing for a big meeting. Going 45 in a school zone is cause for jail time After the bell rings and students head home, Tuesday night the school board will consider a $66 million mill levy override or a $484 million bond to put on the November ballot. Money could also support school safety upgrades, school resource officers and construction to limit overcrowded classrooms.Douglas County Schools is the third largest district in Colorado. The district continues to grapple with the ongoing bus driver shortage. A rolling cancellation bus schedule is in place, which means a student’s bus route will be on for four weeks and then off for one week to accommodate the lack of drivers.