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Hibbett: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Hibbett, Inc. (HIBB) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $10.9 million.The Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had profit of 85 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 68 cents per share.The sporting goods retailer posted revenue of $374.9 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $376.8 million.Hibbett expects full-year earnings to be $7 to $7.75 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

‘Beyond Granite: Pulling Together’ brings six interactive art installations to National Mall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley explores the art installation 'Let Freedom Ring' (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); });  The nation’s capital has rarely felt more creatively alive than it does right now on the National Mall.Visitors are enjoying six interactive art installations across the National Mall now through Sept. 18.“We’ve come together to elevate stories untold on the National Mall,&...

Luis Rubiales anuncia que no dimitirá tras la polémica por el beso no consensuado a la futbolista Jennifer Hermoso: “Voy a luchar hasta el final”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

(CNN Español) — El presidente la Real Federación Española de Fútbol, Luis Rubiales, se defendió este viernes tras la polémica por el beso no consensuado a la futbolista Jennifer Hermoso y aseguró que no dimitirá. “Voy a luchar hasta el final”, dijo.Rubiales dijo que “pedía perdón sin paliativos” pero que no merecía la “cacería” en su contra y apuntó contra lo que calificó como “falso feminismo”.“Fue un beso espontáno, mutuo, eufórico y consentido, que esta es la clave de todas las críticas, de todo el proceso que se ha montado en este país. Fue consentido”, dijo durante el discurso.“Quien vea el video (del momento del beso) entenderá que ante 80.000 personas en el momento, ante millones de personas de manera televisada, ante toda la gente que había ahí, entre ellas mis hijas, el deseo que podía tener en ese beso era exactamente el mismo que podía tener dándole un beso a una de mis hijas. No hay deseo y no hay po...

Putin spokesperson: Western “speculations” about Kremlin role in Wagner plane crash “a complete lie”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Putin spokesperson: Western “speculations” about Kremlin role in Wagner plane crash “a complete lie.”Source

Spanish soccer federation president who kissed a player on lips after the Women’s World Cup final says he won’t resign

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer federation president who kissed a player on lips after the Women’s World Cup final says he won’t resign.Source

Denver weather: Flooding concerns on a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Showers will move through the area for most of Friday and Friday night, bringing concerns of flooding across the Front Range. A flood watch is in effect in the Denver Weather forecast from 9 a.m. Friday through noon on Saturday with chances of flooding later in the day making Friday a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day. Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Friday, Aug. 25. Weather today: Rainy, cool, and cloudyCloudy skies and cooler temperatures are here to finish off the workweek as the highs struggle to get out of the low 70s. How common is your name in Colorado? Rain showers will be lingering through most of the day Friday with slow-moving storms. Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Friday, Aug. 25. Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to flooding concerns. Winds will also pick up in the afternoon, coming from out of the north at 10-20 mph.Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Friday, Aug. 25. Weather tonight: Showers stick aroundCloudy skies and showers will linger overnight with m...

Denver Broncos to unveil $100M in stadium upgrades

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Saturday marks the end of the 2023 preseason for the Denver Broncos when the Orange and Blue host the Los Angeles Rams at 7 p.m.Ahead of the final preseason game, the Broncos will unveil $100 million in upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High in an event on Friday morning.  Officials said the renovations made during the offseason are among the largest in the stadium's 22-year history. Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy injured during joint practice with Los Angeles Rams These upgrades were completed in a single offseason, and some of those changes include:Videoboard enhancements Improvements to the elevatorsWi-Fi serviceChanges to the team store Upgrades in the premium hospitality areasThere are also some new changes to the food and beverages being offered at the stadium. According to the stadium, Empower Field features 12 local restaurants that are available throughout the concourses.FOX31 will get a sneak peek of the upgrades and all the menu changes coming for the 2023-2024...

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston responds to criticism over closing encampment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston explained why he decided to close a homeless encampment on 17th and Logan. FOX31 originally learned about the sweep late Tuesday night, a day after a shooting on the same street sent two people to the hospital.Johnston said the same encampment had another gun incident about a month ago, adding “[The police] chief and I evaluated it and at that point, we believed we could keep the encampment safe because that person was not from the encampment.” Denver Mayor Johnston announces 11 potential short-term housing sites Johnston said he believes those at the camp are afraid. But homeless advocates with Housekeys Action Network said, "We were told again and again by different residents that it's absolutely not making them feel any more safe."Johnston argues the camp needed to be closed due to safety concerns, but advocates said the mayor has not followed through on his promise of offering a 7-day notice before sweeping out an encampment.Our poli...

Disaster Sales Tax Holiday arrives in preparation for peak hurricane season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

FLORIDA (WSVN) — As the peak of hurricane season looms on the horizon, residents are gearing up for the annual Disaster Sales Tax Holiday to ensure their preparedness by purchasing items and essential supplies at a reduced cost. Starting Saturday and continuing through September 8, shoppers can take advantage of the Disaster Sales Tax Holiday to purchase various items that can prove indispensable in the event of a disaster. Items include essential tools like flashlights and lanterns, providing illumination when power sources are compromised. Additionally, batteries, portable generators, and tarps are among the range of supplies eligible for tax exemption during this period.State officials have sanctioned this tax-free period to promote proactive disaster readiness for residents to gather the necessary supplies well ahead of any potential emergency situations. For more information visit the Florida Department of Revenue website here.

Ukraine uncovers corruption scheme implicating top officials

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:36 GMT

Two high-ranking Ukrainian officials have been named as suspects in an embezzlement scheme uncovered by Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities this week, involving the procurement of humanitarian aid.Ukraine’s first deputy minister of agrarian policy and food and the former deputy minister of economy reportedly misappropriated UAH 62 million (about €1.5 million), the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) found.This is just the latest wave of corruption that has swept Ukraine since the war with Russia started in 2022. In January, two major corruption scandals centered on government procurement of military catering services and electrical generators shook the country.Rather than sweeping the suspect deals under the carpet, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched a major crackdown, in a bid to show allies in the U.S. and EU that Ukraine is making a clean break from the past. Earlier this month, he fired all region...