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Impeached Texas AG Ken Paxton seeks to have most charges dismissed before September trial

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for impeached Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed, arguing that they rely on alleged acts of corruption before he was reelected to a third term in 2022.In motions filed with the Senate, where Paxton’s impeachment trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 5, his attorneys said they believe state law bars the removal of an official for conduct that occurred before their most recent election. Paxton was first elected attorney general in 2014 and the impeachment charges include alleged conduct since then.“The Articles allege nothing that Texas voters have not heard from the Attorney General’s political opponents for years,” Paxton’s attorneys wrote. They accused the GOP-dominated Texas House of Representatives of seeking to oust Paxton because they were unable to unseat him by popular vote.“Texas voters rendered their judgement by re-electing Attorney General Paxton to serv...

Senegal dissolves opposition party, restricts internet ahead of next year’s presidential election

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s government Monday dissolved a major opposition party and restricted internet service hours after the party’s popular president and opposition leader said a judge ordered his arrest.The Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity party’s dissolution was criticized by former Prime Minister Aminata Touré as an “unprecedented setback” in the West African nation’s democratic history. It further raised concerns about next year’s presidential election in Senegal, long considered a bastion of democracy and a regional leader in diplomacy.The opposition party has “frequently called on its supporters to take part in insurrectionary movements,” Antoine Félix Diome, Senegal’s interior minister, alleged in a statement. Diome indirectly blamed the opposition party for loss of life and the looting of properties during protests in June against the prosecution of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is seen as a key challenger in the election....

Regal Beloit: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — Regal Beloit Corp. (RRX) on Monday reported earnings of $32.1 million in its second quarter.The Beloit, Wisconsin-based company said it had net income of 48 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.56 per share.The maker of controls for electric motors posted revenue of $1.77 billion in the period.Regal Beloit expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.20 to $10.60 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 RRX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RRXSource

ZoomInfo: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $38.1 million.The Vancouver, Washington-based company said it had profit of 9 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 26 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 23 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $308.6 million in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $310.3 million.For the current quarter ending in September, ZoomInfo expects its per-share earnings to range from 24 cents to 25 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $309 million to $312 million for the fiscal third quarter.ZoomInfo expects full-year earnings in the range of 99 cents to $1 per share, with revenue ranging from $1.23 billion to $1.24 billion._____This story was ...

Defending champion Liudmila Samsonova defeats Daniella Collins at DC Open in Washington

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending champion Liudmila Samsonova stretched her winning streak in Washington to six matches by beating 2022 Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins 6-1, 6-3 in the first round of the DC Open on Monday.The eighth-seeded Samsonova saved both break points she faced while winning four of Collins’ service games. Collins hurt herself by double-faulting eight times.Samsonova is a 24-year-old from Russia who is currently ranked 18th. Her trophy on the hard courts of the U.S. Open tune-up tournament a year ago was one of four singles titles she’s won.In other women’s matches on Day 1 at the first combined ATP-WTA 500 event, sixth-seeded Belinda Bencic advanced when Anastasia Potapova retired from their match in the first set with an injured left ankle, and Marta Kostyuk eliminated 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5).In men’s action, Aslan Karatsev beat Kiranpal Pannu 7-6 (3), 6-1, Alexander Shevchenko defeated Maxime Cres...

Darrian Beavers pushing for starting job as Giants linebacker despite coming off knee injury

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Sixth-round draft pick Darrian Beavers was pushing for a starting job at inside linebacker for the New York Giants a year ago when his rookie season was ended by an ACL injury during a preseason game.Instead of being one of the surprises of Brian Daboll’s first season as coach, Beavers became the NFL version of a redshirt. He endured surgery, the ups and downs of rehabilitation and ultimately the disappointment of watching practices, sitting in meetings and learning for five months. It was tough.The 24-year-old Beavers is back for a second go-around, and there is a good chance he is going to get a run at starting again.In the offseason, the Giants signed Indianapolis Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke as a free agent. It seemed Jarrad Davis would play inside with him until the veteran injured his ACL training in the offseason.Beavers is now getting first-team reps along with Micah McFadden, a fifth-round draft pick last year, and others.“I’m in a reall...

Varonis: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Varonis Systems Inc. (VRNS) on Monday reported a loss of $38.7 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 35 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 1 cent per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 2 cents per share.The data-management software company posted revenue of $115.4 million in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $119.2 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Varonis expects its per-share earnings to range from 2 cents to 3 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $123.5 million to $127 million for the fiscal third quarter.Varonis expects full-year earnings in the range of 21 cents to 23 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $497 million to $503 million.____...

Colombia en el Mundial de fútbol femenino 2023: cuándo juega su último partido de grupos, a qué hora y cómo ver en vivo

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

(CNN Español) — La selección mayor femenina de Colombia ha sido una de las revelaciones del Mundial de fútbol femenino 2023 y ahora llegó el momento de cerrar su participación en la fase de grupos con broche de oro.Las cafeteras han mostrado un gran fútbol en sus dos primeros encuentros del torneo que se lleva a cabo en Australia y Nueva Zelandia.En su debut en el grupo H el pasado 24 de julio, Colombia no tuvo problemas para vencer 2-0 a su similar de Corea del Sur; en tanto, en su segundo partido el 30 de julio, la selección logró un resultado histórico al derrotar 2-1 a la poderosa Alemania.En ambos encuentros, ha sido clave la joven de 18 años Linda Caicedo, que cada vez eleva más su figura al estrellato mundial.¿Contra qué equipo cierra Colombia su paso por la fase de grupos? Te decimos a continuación.El último partido de Colombia en la fase de grupos del Mundial de fútbol femenino 2023¿Qué necesitan las colombianas para clasificar a octavos de final?El tercer y último en...

AvalonBay: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB) on Monday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in Arlington, Virginia, said it had funds from operations of $378.2 million, or $2.66 per share, in the period.The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of $2.60 per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $367.9 million, or $2.59 per share.The apartment building owner posted revenue of $690.9 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $675.7 million.For the current quarter ending in September, AvalonBay expects its per-share funds from operations to range from $2.55 to $2.65. Analysts s...

Dump truck rolls over on I-75 in Weston; no injuries reported

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:34:47 GMT

A dump truck rolled over on Interstate 75 causing traffic trouble. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units arrived at the scene of the crash near the Glades Parkway in Weston, Monday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the truck crashed into the guardrail that separates the westbound and eastbound lanes of the highway.The truck was carrying construction debris when it crashed into the median. According to BSFR, there were no injuries reported.Due to crews assisting with the crash, the eastbound lanes were blocked. Both lanes have since reopened. Officials have not yet reported what caused the driver to lose control. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.