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Federal prosecutors file criminal charges against George Santos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who is the subject of intense public scrutiny over his resume and finances and has faced bipartisan calls to resign, a source familiar with the charges confirmed to The Hill.The charges remain under seal. Santos could appear in court as early as Wednesday, the source said.The existence of the charges was first reported by CNN.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and the Department of Justice declined to comment when reached by The Hill. The FBI referred The Hill’s inquiry to the Department of Justice.Prosecutors reportedly had been investigating Santos’s finances and campaign disclosure filings.The congressman has been the target of multiple investigations after questions emerged about his resume, biography and finances. State and federal entities have either received formal complaints about or are said to be looking into the congressman. The House Ethics Committee ha...

Mill Valley gas line break prompts shelter-in-place orders downtown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

A gas line break has prompted shelter-in-place orders in downtown Mill Valley on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Mill Valley police issued an alert at about 2:10 p.m. about the gas line break and said businesses and residents are having to shelter in place as a result. The shelter-in-place was later lifted. Why aren’t people riding BART? Hint: It’s not remote work. Police said people should avoid driving into the downtown area during the emergency response. No information about what caused the gas line to break was immediately available. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

SoundThinking: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — FREMONT, Calif. (AP) — SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI) on Tuesday reported a loss of $1.8 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Fremont, California-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was breakeven on a per-share basis.The maker of gunfire detection systems posted revenue of $20.6 million in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $22.2 million.SoundThinking expects full-year revenue in the range of $92 million to $94 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SSTI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SSTISource

Maiden Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

PEMBROKE, Bermuda (AP) — PEMBROKE, Bermuda (AP) — Maiden Holdings Ltd. (MHLD) on Tuesday reported a loss of $11.3 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Pembroke, Bermuda-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 8 cents per share.The reinsurance holding company posted revenue of $19.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $18.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MHLD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MHLDSource

Standard BioTools: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — Standard BioTools Inc. (LAB) on Tuesday reported a loss of $16.8 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the South San Francisco, California-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to 11 cents per share.The company that makes equipment to control fluids posted revenue of $25.1 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 LAB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LABSource

IAC: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — IAC Inc. (IAC) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $417.8 million.The New York-based company said it had profit of $4.57 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $2.06 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.10 per share.The Y posted revenue of $1.08 billion in the period, topping Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.06 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IACSource

American Public Education: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) — CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) — American Public Education Inc. (APEI) on Tuesday reported a first-quarter loss of $5.7 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Charles Town, West Virginia-based company said it had a loss of 38 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 45 cents per share.The for-profit education company posted revenue of $149.7 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $151.4 million.For the current quarter ending in June, American Public Education said it expects revenue in the range of $145.5 million to $147.5 million.American Public Education shares have fallen 57% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $5.23, a decline of 71% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated ...

Braves’ Marcell Ozuna reaches plea agreement on DUI charge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna reached a plea agreement following his 2022 arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.Ozuna entered a no contest plea and paid a $1,000 fine, according to Norcross, Georgia Municipal Court records.Ozuna was arrested on Aug. 19, 2022, by a Norcross Police officer in metro Atlanta and booked into the Gwinnett County jail. He was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane and was released on $1,830 bond.Following the arrest, Ozuna said “I disappointed my team. I disappointed my family. I don’t have anything to say more. It’s a legal matter.”It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. He was arrested on May 29, 2021, on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife. Those charges were dropped after he completed a pretrial diversion program as a first offender.Ozuna’s legal woes added to the response from Atlanta fans when he strug...

STORY REMOVED: US–Transgender Care-Parental Intervention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signing a law to protect minors seeking gender-affirming care from the intervention of estranged parents. The measure has not yet been signed.Source

Madrid, City draw 1-1 in Champions League semifinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:58:14 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland were relaxed and laughing as they embraced after the final whistle at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.They both seemed satisfied following an even first leg that ended in a 1-1 draw and left the Champions League semifinal wide open going into next week’s return match in Manchester.Vinícius and Kevin de Bruyne scored with long-range strikes in a match in which Madrid’s defense successfully kept Haaland — the Champions League’s leading scorer — from being decisive.“I think both teams have the feeling that it was a good result,” said Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who took charge of his 190th Champions League match as coach. “Maybe we played a bit better to deserve a victory, but it’s a series that will be even until the last minute.”Madrid beat City in last year’s semifinals and went on to win a record-extending 14th Champions League title while the English club again fell short of European...