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Eruption of Papua New Guinea volcano subsides though thick ash is billowing 3 miles into the sky

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An eruption of Papua New Guinea’s tallest volcano that raised regional tsunami fears subsided Tuesday, but thick ash still billowed into the sky and coated roofs and palm trees nearby.One of the South Pacific nation’s most active volcanoes, Mount Ulawun erupted on Monday, spewing ash as high as 15 kilometers (50,000 feet).Papua New Guinea’s Geohazards Management Division said while the eruption had been downgraded since Monday from the maximum alert level, there were no signs that it was ending.The eruption on the remote northeastern island of New Britain attracted international attention when Japanese authorities announced they were assessing whether tsunami waves could reach the Izu and Ogasawara islands.But several volcanologists doubt that Ulawun will ever pose such a threat. Papua New Guinea’s division said the threat was “nil.”Brad Scott, a volcanologist with the New Zealand research institute GNS Science, said the “tsunami risk is incredibly minor” ...

Hibbett: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Hibbett, Inc. (HIBB) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $25.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of $2.05.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.13 per share.The sporting goods retailer posted revenue of $431.9 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $415.8 million.Hibbett expects full-year earnings to be $8 to $8.30 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 HIBB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HIBBSource

Nasty weather expected Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM for traffic and weather news on the 8s.Don’t start packing up the car just yet. Some nasty weather is headed to the D.C. region ahead of a week of heavy traffic and holiday travel. Here’s what you need to know.A storm alert is in effect for Tuesday as an upwards of 2 inches of rain can be expected, according to 7News chief meteorologist Veronica Johnson.Rain will begin to form around 7 a.m. Tuesday and last through Wednesday morning.Temperatures will peak in the mid-50s late Tuesday but with areas of moderate to heavy winds gusting over 30 miles per hour, you might need to sport a heavy coat.A coastal flood warning is in effect for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, per the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Gale force winds “especially on the waters surrounding southern Maryland” will last through Tuesday evening.Meanwhile, a winter weather advisory has been posted for parts of weste...

Lowe’s: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Lowe’s Cos. (LOW) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $1.77 billion.The Mooresville, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of $3.06 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 15 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.05 per share.The home improvement retailer posted revenue of $20.47 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $20.97 billion.Lowe’s expects full-year earnings in the range of $13.20 to $13.60 per share, with revenue in the range of $87 billion to $89 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LOW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LOWSource

Dycom Industries: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dycom Industries Inc. (DY) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $83.7 million.The Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based company said it had profit of $2.82 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.77 per share.The provider of specialty contracting services posted revenue of $1.14 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.07 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DYSource

Legos, Barbie and Hot Wheels among most popular toys this holiday season, survey says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

The holiday shopping season begins in earnest later this week with clothing, gift cards and toys at the top of many’s lists.A survey for the National Retail Federation found that 74% of consumers plan to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend.The survey found 56% of consumers said that clothing is on their holiday shopping list, 44% said they would be buying gift cards and 37% said that toys are in their shopping plans.Some shoppers strolling by storefronts on Bethesda Avenue in Bethesda, Maryland, on Monday evening said their shopping plans will include a mix of both online purchases and store visits.“I would go online first … try to get any good bargains and deals and then second … to finish off the shopping, I would wait until the last minute and try to pick up everything else that I didn’t get,” said Tiya Cross, of Bethesda, who said his holiday shopping list includes four children plus grandchildren.Legos, Barbie and Hot Wheels a...

NFL teams should take stock of Jerry Jones finally letting Jimmy Johnson into Cowboys ring of fame

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

With Jerry Jones finally letting Jimmy Johnson into the Dallas Cowboys ring of honor next month, it’s time to take stock of any remaining glaring omissions by NFL teams that give esteemed organization figures their flowers by naming them to their hall of fame, ring of honor or other circle of celebration.Men like Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez, Bernie Kosar and Demaryius Thomas.Teams all have their own protocols, processes, criteria and even waiting periods for these honors. Some of the exclusions aren’t necessarily oversights or miscalculations and many may follow in Johnson’s footsteps soon enough.Jones announced Sunday that Johnson will go into the Cowboys ring of honor on Dec. 30 when the Cowboys host the Detroit Lions.Johnson led the Cowboys to back-to-back Super Bowls in the 1992 and 1993 seasons during his five-year tenure in Dallas, but the relationship between the two men who played football together at Arkansas in the 1960s deteriorated with a bitter feu...

Denver weather: Sunny, mild before Black Friday snow

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Sunshine is back across most of the state on Tuesday with more seasonal temperatures. A cooldown and snow chances arrive by the end of the week in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Plenty of sunshineTuesday looks great across the Front Range with mainly sunny skies and seasonal highs in the lower 50s. What to expect from the Black Friday snowstorm in Denver The wind could pick up a bit in the afternoon, but it won't be as breezy as Monday.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Nov. 21 Weather tonight: Keeping it clearSkies stay mostly clear Tuesday night with a light breeze lingering. Low temperatures will dip just below freezing in the lower 30s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Nov. 21 Looking ahead: Black Friday snow and cooler tempsPlenty of sunshine is expected on Wednesday afternoon with a few extra clouds. Highs on Wednesday will be the warmest of the week with temperatures in the middle 60s. Clouds build in quickly and stick around on Thanksgiv...

Denver airport parking: Lots open Tuesday morning

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The biggest travel week of the year is upon us, and the 785,000 travelers expected to travel through Denver International Airport's TSA checkpoints will mean an influx of cars parking at the airport.The busiest travel days are projected to be Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 26, and travelers should be prepared to spend extra time parking and getting a shuttle to the airport. 5 tips for surviving holiday travel at Denver International Airport On Monday, lots like Economy East and Pikes Peak were at full capacity. However, many are back open on Tuesday.As of 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, almost all the lots were open.Economy East: OpenEconomy West: OpenPikes Peak Lot: OpenLongs Peak Lot: Closed Garage East: OpenGarage West: Open61st and Pena: OpenWhile the Longs Peak Lot is currently listed as closed, DIA's holiday travel guidelines said it will be open. Denver International Airport prepares for busy holiday travel week Free shuttle buses from the Pikes Peak and...

‘All I wanted to do was live’: After years of debate, a suicide safety net for the Golden Gate Bridge is nearing completion. Survivors say it’ll give many a 2nd chance at life

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:56:41 GMT

On September 25, 2000, Kevin Hines climbed over the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge.White fog hung below the gray skies that day. He recalled looking down at the rough, green waters below moments before he did the unthinkable: He jumped.“My hands left the rail and I had an instantaneous regret for my actions,” Hines told CNN.Hines fell 220 feet at a speed of 75 miles per hour – “equivalent to a pedestrian being struck by a car that is traveling that fast,” according to the Bridge Rail Foundation, a nonprofit working to prevent suicides on the bridge.During the 4-second fall, Hines said the feeling of depression left his mind, and was replaced by a survival urge he described as almost instinctual.“And at that time, all I wanted to do was live.”After he was rescued from the water, Hines needed three vertebrae replaced with a titanium metal plate and pins, ultimately undergoing four and half weeks of recovery. And in the years since, Hines has been traveling the world to share his rare ...