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Call’s walk-off homer gives Nationals 4-3 win over Cubs

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Call had a lengthy batting cage session, an unusual practice before a day game, in an effort to lock in his timing on fastballs. The Nationals’ leadoff batter saw promising results when he lined out to third base twice in his first three at-bats against the Cubs.Leading off the ninth inning in a 3-3 game, he got a fastball, and the hard work paid off in the sweetest way possible.Call hit a game-ending homer and Washington recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat Chicago 4-3 on Thursday and take three of four from the skidding Cubs.“It’s probably the best feeling on a field that I’ve ever had,” Call said. “I’ve dreamed about that so many times. That’s my first walk-off home run at any level. I’ve hit walk-offs before but never a home run.”Call lofted the only pitch from Brad Boxberger (1-1) just inside the left-field foul pole — his third homer this season and eighth of his two-year big league career — and was greeted at the plate by exuberant teammates...

Open Text: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — WATERLOO, Ontario (AP) — Open Text Corp. (OTEX) on Thursday reported net income of $57.6 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Waterloo, Ontario-based company said it had net income of 21 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 73 cents per share.The software provider posted revenue of $1.24 billion 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 OTEX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OTEXSource

Apple: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. (AAPL) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $24.16 billion.The Cupertino, California-based company said it had net income of $1.52 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.44 per share.The maker of iPhones, iPads and other products posted revenue of $94.84 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $93.32 billion.Apple shares have risen 28% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has climbed almost 6%. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $165.79, falling slightly 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 AAPL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AAPLSource

NV5: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — NV5 Global, Inc. (NVEE) on Thursday reported earnings of $5.9 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hollywood, Florida-based company said it had net income of 39 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, came to 88 cents per share.The engineering services provider posted revenue of $184.3 million in the period.NV5 expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.28 to $5.69 per share, with revenue in the range of $878 million to $915 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NVEE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NVEESource

OFS Capital: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — OFS Capital Corp. (OFS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.8 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had net income of 28 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, were 37 cents per share.The management investment company 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 OFS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OFSSource

Denver weather: Severe t-storm warning through 4:30 p.m.

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Scattered showers linger over the higher elevations Thursday with afternoon and evening rain chances along the Front Range in the Denver weather forecast.Update 3:45 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for western Arapahoe County, central Adams County and Denver County until 4:30 p.m.Weather today: Mild with afternoon showersExtra clouds stick around the state as rain showers move closer. Did you know you could get caught speeding by an aircraft? Highs will only reach the upper 60s Thursday as spotty showers slide in. It won't be a washout but Denver could see a flash of light or hear a rumble of thunder.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 4.Weather tonight: Clearing skies, comfyShowers wrap up in the late evening with slow-clearing skies overnight Thursday. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 40s with a light wind.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on May 4.Looking ahead: Staying mild with scattered showersFriday has more sunshine as high...

The 4th is strong at these free Star Wars events around Denver

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On the fourth day of May near the metropolis surrounding Denver... It was a period of celebration for Star Wars fans.The force would be strong at many bars, breweries and distilleries in the Denver metro area with events including art galleries, music performances, trivia games, costume contests and more. ‘May the 4th be with you’ gifts for the Star Wars super fan Here are some of May the fourth events happening Thursday around Denver.TriviaFiction Beer Company (Colfax) -- Star Wars trivia and costume contest, 7:30-10 p.m.Atomic Cowboy (Colfax) -- Star Wars Quiz Vol. 1 7 p.m.Lauch Pad Brewery (Aurora) -- Star Wars trivia and blue milkshake IPA release 6 to 8 p.m.Thanes Table (Arvada) -- Star Wars trivia, themed treats and drinks, and cosplay Thursday 5-10 p.m.SomePlace Else Brewery (Arvada) -- Star Wars trivia 7 p.m.Old Chicago (Lakewood) -- Star Wars themed trivia 7 p.m.The Golden Mill (Golden) -- Colorado Trivia League hosting Star Wars Trivia 6 to 8 p.m.Outer ...

Trial begins over patrol tactic known as 'Kansas two step'

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Highway Patrol uses a tactic dubbed the “Kansas two step” to search vehicles — often from other states — when there is often no legitimate cause for the search, according to a lawsuit being heard this week in federal court.Shawna Maloney of Colorado recalled her fear after troopers used the tactic to search her family's RV as they were on a cross-country vacation in March 2018. The predawn search on Interstate 70 turned up nothing illegal.“I don’t feel safe driving through Kansas anymore,” Maloney testified Monday in sometimes emotional testimony, the Kansas City Star reported. Caught on camera: ‘Road rage’ shooting in Denver The lawsuit naming patrol Superintendent Col. Herman Jones seeks an order to stop the “two step,” which allegedly works like this: Troopers find a reason to make a traffic stop. As the trooper heads back to the patrol car, the trooper takes a couple of steps and then returns to again interact with the driver.The procedure b...

1 hospitalized after 3rd Lauderdale Lakes shooting in 3 days

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

A man was taken to the hospital after he came under fire in broad daylight in Lauderdale Lakes, authorities said, the third shooting in the area in the last three days.Lauderhill Fire Rescue units transported the victim after he arrived at a fire station and claiming he had been shot, Thursday. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the victim and a female arrived in a black Nissan sedan at Station 110, located at 3120 NW 12th Place in Lauderhill.Investigators said the shooting happened along Oakland Park Boulevard, right on the roadway.“A white Altima and a black Altima road rage, and they were shooting at each other,” said a first responder in radio transmissions.A bullet hole was seen in the passenger’s side rear door of the black Altima.Rescuers could be heard on the radio trying to calm one person down while treating the other.“Relax, relax, relax, relax, relax. Be advised we’re going to have one trauma alert. I got a male shot in the che...

Video shows thieves swiping 2 packages from home near Las Olas Boulevard

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:53:23 GMT

Police are searching for two people who were captured on surveillance video stealing packages from a home in Fort Lauderdale.The Ring security footage shows the subjects walking up to a house along the 500 block of San Marco Drive, near East Las Olas Boulevard, March 31.The thieves took off with two packages from the victim’s doorstep.If you have any information on this theft or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Fort Lauderdale Police at 954-828-5700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.