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General Motors Q2 profit up 52% on strong sales, company confirms new Chevy Bolt EV is coming

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago. Continued strong vehicle sales and pricing, as well as cost cuts, led to the better-than-expected quarter. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday raised its financial guidance for the full year with one qualification: that it can negotiate union labor contracts without a strike. Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson told reporters that customers paid about $1,600 more per vehicle last quarter than from January through March — with an average U.S. sale price of $52,000. Discounts and inventory remained flat as the company sold 19% more vehicles than a year ago in the U.S., its most profitable market.“We’ve had an ability and a willingness and a capability to remain disciplined in our pricing and our incentives,” Jacobson said. GM raised its full-year guidance for the second straight quarter, saying it ...

DeSantis sale ileso tras sufrir un accidente de tráfico, según su campaña

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

(CNN) — El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, no sufrió lesiones después de verse involucrado en un accidente automovilístico este martes por la mañana en Tennessee, según informó su campaña a CNN.Bryan Griffin, portavoz de su campaña presidencial de 2024, también dijo que un número no especificado de personal estaba en el vehículo.“Esta mañana, el gobernador tuvo un accidente automovilístico mientras viajaba a un evento en Chattanooga, Tennessee. Él y su equipo han resultado ilesos. Agradecemos las oraciones y los buenos deseos de todo el país para que siga protegido durante su campaña”, dijo Griffin en un comunicado.Así fue como Ron DeSantis ganó una base de seguidoras entre algunas mujeres de los suburbios lejos de FloridaNo se dispone de más detalles sobre el accidente.El candidato republicano tenía programados actos de recaudación de fondos en Chattanooga, Knoxville y la zona de Nashville este martes.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, ...

First Financial Corp.: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — First Financial Corp. (THFF) on Tuesday reported net income of $16 million in its second quarter.The bank, based in Terre Haute, Indiana, said it had earnings of $1.33 per share.The holding company for First Financial Bank posted revenue of $66.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $52.6 million, falling short of 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 THFF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/THFFSource

Poetry academy announces more than $1 million in grants for US laureates

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A digital poetry archive in Utah, slam poetry workshops in South Carolina and creative writing programs in New Mexico are among the initiatives being supported by more than $1 million in grants from the Academy of American Poets. On Tuesday, the academy announced its 2023 Fellowships, contributions of $50,000 each to 23 state and local poets laureate around the country, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Redmond, Washington.The Poet Laureate Fellowship program, launched in 2019, are funded in part by the Mellon Foundation.“Collectively the voice and vision of these 23 poets laureate will bring together community members through the craft and creativity of poetry and illuminate place through words,” poet Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Mellon Foundation, said in a statement.Fellows include Utah laureate Lisa Bickmore and Lauren Camp of New Mexico, along with such local laureates as Diannely Antigua of Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Laura Da’ of Redmond, Washing...

Poland’s population constantly shrinking despite pro-family policy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s population has shrunk again to just under 37.7 million in June despite returning emigrants, the state statistical office said Tuesday. A preliminary report by the Statistics Poland office says there were around 130,000 Poles fewer in the European Union country at the end of June compared to a year ago. It was among Poland’s highest decreases since 2010, when the population was over 38.5 million, despite a policy of bonuses for families with many children that the right-wing government launched after taking office at the end of 2015. In the first six months of 2023, there were 34 more deaths than births per every 10,000 residents, compared to 21 ratio last year.There were also around 14,000 live births less this year compared to the same time in 2022, despite a pro-family policy and a low unemployment rate, gauged at around 5% in June. There continues to be a rise in the number of emigrants returning to Poland, the report said. But apparently it h...

Sports on TV for Wednesday, July 26

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

Wednesday, July 26GOLF5 a.m. (Thursday)GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship, First Round, Evian Resort Golf Club, Évian-les-Bains, FranceMLB BASEBALL1 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Seattle at Minnesota OR Kansas City at Cleveland4 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Toronto at LA Dodgers OR Pittsburgh at San Diego7 p.m.ESPN — Atlanta at Boston10 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Oakland at San Francisco OR Texas at Houston (Joined in Progress)RUGBY (MEN’S)5:30 a.m. (Thursday)FS2 — NRL: Brisbane at SydneySOCCER (MEN’S)11 p.m.FS1 — Leagues Cup: Tigres UANL at Portland, Group ASOCCER (WOMEN’S)3:30 a.m.FS1 — FIFA World Cup Group Stage: Spain vs. Zambia, Group C, Auckland, New Zealand8 a.m.FS1 — FIFA World Cup Group Stage: Canada vs. Ireland, Group B, Perth, Australia9 p.m.FOX — FIFA World Cup Group Stage: U.S. vs. Netherlands, Group E, Wellington, New Zealand3:30 a.m. (Thursday)FS1 — FIFA World Cup Group Stage: Portugal vs. Vietnam, Group E, Hamilton, New Zealand6 a.m. (Thursday)FS1 — ...

Today in Sports – Italian soccer team Juventus wins its 9th straight Serie A title

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

July 261859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown.1928 — Gene Tunney beats Tom Heeney on a technical knockout in the 11th round at Yankee Stadium to retain the world heavyweight title.1952 — Bob Mathias wins his second Olympic decathlon in Helsinki, Finland.1955 — Doug Ford defeats Cary Middlecoff 4 and 3 in the final round to capture the PGA title.1981 — Pat Bradley shoots a record 279 total to win the U.S. Women’s Open. Kathy Whitworth, who finishes third, becomes the first million-dollar golfer in LPGA history.1987 — Stephen Roche of Ireland wins the Tour de France by 40 seconds over Spain’s Pedro Delgado. Jeannie Longo of France wins the women’s race, finishing 2:52 ahead of Italy’s Maria Canins.1992 — Miguel Indurain of Spain, the holder of the yellow jersey as overall leader for the final nine days, rides in the pack to clinch his second straight victory in the Tour de France.1996 — American swimmer Amy Van Dyken w...

Scott Hoying of Pentatonix celebrates love, goes solo with seven-track debut ‘Parallel’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

During a two-month break in the a cappella group Pentatonix ’s world tour, baritone Scott Hoying became a newlywed. He also went out on his own, with his most personal music to date.The 31-year-old Grammy winner sings from the heart about falling in love and losing his best four-legged friend in his seven-track solo debut “Parallel,” which is out Friday.Other members of Pentatonix have released solo albums before, and going at it alone is something Hoying has thought about for many years, but with much hesitation. Still, the process of finally doing it has been therapeutic. It’s given Hoying an opportunity to fortify his creativity and build confidence.“I have always been a little bit scared to be vulnerable and kind of put myself out there as a solo act,” Hoying told The Associated Press. “And I feel like this timing is just so perfect because I’m entering this very beautiful era of my life, like producing and making music and being more motivated than ever. And then I’m in l...

Golden to vote on flavored nicotine ban

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The city council in Golden is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal to ban flavored nicotine products.The ordinance is up for a second vote at the council's regular meeting. If approved, it would apply to all flavored nicotine or tobacco products, including vapes, cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos. RTD to vote on lowering fares for all destinations "Perhaps most importantly, the community impact would align with the stated goals of preventing youth from starting use, reducing tobacco-related health disparities and increasing support for users interested in cessation or quitting," reads a memo to the mayor and council from City Manager Scott Vargo.The proposal is getting pushback from some retailers. Some will host a news conference before the council meeting to express their opposition."A ban would not only be financially devasting to independent convenience store owners, but it would also be ineffective, as many stores have competitors located a short distance ou...

Denver weather: Near-record heat with an isolated storm

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:52:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Even with a few extra clouds, highs in the Denver weather forecast will top out in the upper 90s on Monday with the chance for an afternoon storm.Weather today: High heat and a stormWith highs in the upper 90s Monday, Denver will be near the current daily record high of 99 degrees, set in 1963. Ways to save during this week’s heatwave The city will see more sunshine through noon with a brisk wind and the chance for an isolated shower or storm in the afternoon and evening.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on July 25Weather tonight: Mild with clearing skiesWinds become lighter overnight as clouds begin to clear after midnight. Lows will be warm and above average in the middle 60s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on July 25Looking ahead: Not as hot, but still warmTemperatures stay above average for the middle of the workweek with highs hitting the lower 90s on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Isolated storms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours, b...