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ACC commissioner Jim Phillips says he never condoned misconduct toward athletes as Northwestern AD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips says he never “condoned or tolerated inappropriate conduct” against athletes as Northwestern’s athletics director in the wake of that school’s hazing scandal, which has led to at least three lawsuits and the firing of football coach Pat Fitzgerald.Phillips has been named as a defendant for two of the lawsuits along with other university leaders in their oversight roles. The first complaint came Wednesday from a former football player identified as “John Doe 2,” followed by another as “John Doe 3” on Thursday.“This has been a difficult time for the Northwestern University community, a place that my entire family called home,” Phillips said in a statement Thursday. “Over my 30-year career in intercollegiate athletics, my highest priority has always been the health and safety of all student-athletes. “Hazing is completely unacceptable anywhere, and my heart goes out to anyone who carries the burden of hav...

Top-seeded Daria Kasatkina advances to quarterfinals in Palermo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Top-seeded Daria Kasatkina eased into the quarterfinals of the Palermo Open with a comfortable victory over Russian compatriot Tatiana Prozorova on Thursday.It was only Prozorova’s third WTA tour main-draw match and Kasatkina prevailed 6-3, 6-1.Kasatkina will likely face a sterner test against fifth-seeded Jasmine Paolini, who she meets in the quarterfinals after the Italian rallied to beat Dayana Yastremska 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.Also advancing on the red clay courts of the Country Time Club was third-seeded Mayar Sherif of Egypt. She eliminated lucky loser Sofya Lansere 6-3, 6-3.Sherif will play Camila Osorio in the last eight after the Colombian player recovered from a tough opening set to see off Erika Andreeva 6-7 (3), 6-0, 6-2.In the other quarterfinals, it’s second-seeded Zheng Qinwen vs. seventh-seeded Emma Navarro, and Sara Sorribes Tormo vs. Clara Burel.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Banco Latinoamericano: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

PANAMA CITY (AP) — PANAMA CITY (AP) — Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA (BLX) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $37.1 million.The bank, based in Panama City, said it had earnings of $1.02 per share.The bank created in South and Central America to provide trade financing posted revenue of $162.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $57.4 million, exceeding Street forecasts.Banco Latinoamericano shares have climbed 38% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $22.43, an increase of 70% 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 BLX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BLXSource

Ucrania ve superadas sus defensas en Odesa mientras Rusia impacta el suministro mundial de granos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

(CNN) — Ucrania luchó para repeler una ola de ataques rusos contra la ciudad sureña de Odesa, pero sus defensas aéreas son incapaces de hacer frente a los tipos de misiles que Moscú usó para golpear la región esta semana.La Fuerza Aérea de Ucrania dijo que destruyó solo cinco de los 19 misiles de crucero rusos disparados contra el país durante la noche del jueves. Esa es una tasa de éxito significativamente más baja en comparación con las oleadas anteriores dirigidas a Kyiv y los funcionarios ucranianos dijeron que se debía a la falta de sistemas de defensa más avanzados en la parte sur del país.La gente de Odesa ya ha soportado tres noches de intenso bombardeo. Un equipo de CNN comenzó a escuchar explosiones alrededor de las 2 a.m. del jueves. Los ataques casi continuos duraron al menos 90 minutos, el zumbido de los drones reverberó a través de la ciudad portuaria.Los bomberos seguían trabajando en el lugar de uno de los ataques, un edificio administrativo, el jueves por la m...

CSX’s second-quarter profit declined as the railroad delivered fewer imported goods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Fewer shipping container deliveries this spring hurt CSX railroad’s second-quarter profit and offset a sharp increase in shipments of automobiles, but executives remain optimistic about the economy.CSX said Thursday that it earned $996 million, or 49 cents per share, during the second quarter. That’s down 15% from a year ago when the Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad’s results were helped by a $122 million land sale. Last year, CSX reported earnings of $1.18 billion, or 54 cents per share.That was in line with what analysts surveyed by FactSet Research expected.The total number of shipments CSX delivered slipped 3% in the quarter as it handled 10% fewer intermodal shipping containers. But a 21% jump in automotive shipments provided a meaningful boost to the railroad.CSX executives seemed more concerned with preserving and improving good service than the prospect of a possible recession because several categories of freight they handle are stil...

Beekeepers see population increase, better honey flow with wetter weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — Wetter weather has impacted all sorts of things, good and bad. FOX31 went to Colorado Springs to see how it’s helping the bee population firsthand.Brett Strike is taking on the title of beekeeper going on three years now.“I got involved with it with one hive,” Strike said. “Since then, I've grown to five hives and hopefully doubling that by next year.”The wet weather lately is helping Strike with his growth goal for his business, Bee’s Backyard Honey.“They're heavy production right now and honey flow seems to be a little bit better as well,” Strike said. “When the humidity evaporates, all the water that's in there, it turns it into honey faster, basically.” Here’s why your plants are dying Strike explained why the population of bees is growing too.“When you have the dry heat that we usually have here, it dries out their eggs. And so they're some of the eggs just don't hatch and they have to clean out that cell and the queen has to come and lay anot...

Outdoor Colorado: Veterans learn rock climbing to help with PTSD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- According to the Colorado-based nonprofit Adaptive Adventures, just being in the outdoors is therapeutic. They say it is good medicine.With the roar of Clear Creek as a backdrop, members of the organization came hiking down the trail alongside the rushing water single file — United States military veterans from various backgrounds with different experiences. But they all share one common denominator: post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.Under the watchful eyes of professional climbers and instructors, they faced another challenge: climbing up a near-vertical granite buttress.This is powerful medicine, Adaptive Adventure climbing instructor Craig DeMartino said. Colorado firefighters travel to Ukraine to teach trauma treatment techniques “When they get in this environment they are not distracted. They are very focused on what they are doing, so climbing into the flow state, which means you are only paying attention to what you are doing,” he ...

Precautionary boil water notice issued for wide swath of Miami Beach due to main break

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

A water main break has led city officials to issue a precautionary boil water notice for a large portion of Miami Beach.According to city officials, a private contractor hit a 20-inch water main along Sixth Street, just west of Alton Road, Thursday afternoon.Due to the loss of water pressure caused by the rupture, officials said, a boil water notice is in effect for all areas south of 23rd Street, from the ocean to Biscayne Bay., including the Sunset Harbour neighborhood.The Venetian Islands, however, have not been affected and are not part of the advisory.Officials said the advisory will remain in effect until drinking water tests come back clear for two consecutive days.Officials advise all residents, visitors and businesses in the affected area to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or washing dishes. A rolling boil of one minute is enough.

Yeehaw! The Wharf Fort Lauderdale wants you to let your inner cowpoke loose on National Cowboy Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

Listen up, buckaroos. It’s time to strap on your spurs.That’s right. National Cowboy Day is almost here, and if you’re looking to let your inner cowpoke loose, we know just the place.You don’t have to make it to Old Town Road to celebrate National Cowboy Day on Saturday.For some highfalutin’ fun, just mosey on over to The Wharf Fort Lauderdale.Sam Escobar: “We’re very, very excited about our Wild Wharf Party. It’s in honor of National Cowboy Day, so there’s a whole Western theme of events throughout the entire venue. The first time we’re doing it here; that’s pretty exciting.”The place is gonna be all turned out for the big shindig.Sam Escobar: “We’re gonna have barrels, saddles, we’re gonna have decorations — flags, banners, the whole nine yards.”This is the perfect time to sport your spiffiest Western duds if the weather permits.Sam Escobar: “We always encourage people to co...

Summer Yuletide: Santa heads to SoFlo for Las Olas’ annual Christmas in July celebration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:06 GMT

Even though it’s just July, Santa Claus is leaving the North Pole for Florida. St. Nick is hitting Las Olas this Saturday to host Christmas in July, and you better be on his good list so you can enjoy all the treats he has in store for you.If you’re nice…Will Ferrell (as Elf): “I just like to smile, smiling’s my favorite.”Or if you’re naughty, make a note to Elf.Will Ferrell (as Elf): “Santa’s coming.”Christmas in July on Las Olas wants to get you in the Christmas spirit.Jodi Tanner, vice president, Las Olas Association: “The Las Olas Association is putting on Christmas in July. We are putting on an event that can bring everyone to the boulevard and celebrate Christmas, celebrate July and celebrate everything beautiful that we have to offer on Las Olas.”Here’s an offer Las Olas Yoga is hoping you won’t refuse.Keely Hubbard: “For anyone who spends $50 here in our boutique, you’ll get a gift. We ...