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Burlington approves noncitizen voting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s largest city has voted to allow noncitizens who are in the country legally to vote in local elections. The proposed charter change for Burlington now must be considered by the Legislature and the Republican governor. Burlington would be the third city in the state to make the change. Noncitizen residents are currently allowed to vote in municipal elections in Vermont’s capital city of Montpelier, and Winooski, the most diverse community in the state. The Republican National Committee filed lawsuits against Montpelier and Winooski asking judges to declare noncitizen voting unconstitutional and lost those challenges. Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, including races for president, vice president, Senate or House of Representatives.In January, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that such voting in local elections in Montpelier doesn’t violate the state constitution. A new complaint was filed in court Thursday against...

Willdan: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN) on Thursday reported a loss of $425,000 in its fourth quarter.The Anaheim, California-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 36 cents per share.The energy efficiency and sustainability consultant posted revenue of $113.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $8.4 million, or 65 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $429.1 million.Willdan expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.24 to $1.32 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 WLDN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WLDNSource

Grizzlies tried to address Morant’s actions before gun video

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Thursday that members of the organization had spoken to All-Star guard Ja Morant about his off-the-court conduct before he posted a video in which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.The team had been hoping to avoid a situation like what happened this past weekend, which led to Morant being away from the team for at least six games, Jenkins said before Thursday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors.“We have had conversations in the past trying to guide him and help him continue to evolve as a person and a player,” Jenkins said of the discussions before the incident in Glendale, Colorado. “Obviously, this came to a head the other day, so we put this process into action.”Morant, the team’s leading scorer, livestreamed the video of himself with the apparent weapon on his Instagram account after the Nuggets beat the Grizzlies on Friday night. Glendale police said Wednesday there was no...

Hamilton Beach: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. (HBB) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $7.1 million.The Glen Allen, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 51 cents per share.The holding company for makers of small household appliances and kitchenware posted revenue of $196.2 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $25.3 million, or $1.81 per share. Revenue was reported as $640.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HBB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HBBSource

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s murder, dies at 89

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89.A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home in Los Angeles.Blake, star of the 1970s TV show, “Baretta,” had once hoped for a comeback, but he never recovered from the long ordeal which began with the shooting death of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, outside a Studio City restaurant on May 4, 2001. The story of their strange marriage, the child it produced and its violent end was a Hollywood tragedy played out in court.Once hailed as among the finest actors of his generation, Blake became better known as the defendant in a real-life murder story more bizarre than any in which he acted.In a 2002 interview with The Associated Press while he was jailed awaiting trial, he bemoaned the change in his status wit...

Robert Blake, Emmy-winning ‘Baretta’ star who was acquitted of killing his wife, has died at 89

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Blake, Emmy-winning ‘Baretta’ star who was acquitted of killing his wife, has died at 89.Source

Velocity Financial: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (AP) — WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (AP) — Velocity Financial, Inc. (VEL) on Thursday reported net income of $8.3 million in its fourth quarter.The Westlake Village, California-based company said it had profit of 25 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 27 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $20.6 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $31.7 million, or 94 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $83.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VEL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VELSource

I-70 reopens after Aurora rollover crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — UPDATE 5 p.m. I-70 has fully reopened.UPDATE 4:46 p.m. The Colorado Department of Transportation said two right lanes of westbound Interstate 70 remain closed between Colfax Avenue and Tower Road, while the center and right lanes remain closed at Tower Road. The highway is gradually reopening following the cleanup of a rollover crash that spilled fuel on the highway. UPDATE 3:40 p.m. Aurora Fire Rescue reported one individual being treated on the scene of the crash and then being taken to an area hospital. The injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.UPDATE 3:16 p.m. Eastbound lanes of I-70 are open according to APD. Traffic from westbound I-70 is being diverted to Tower Road. Cleaning the area and towing the truck will take more time.Aurora Police Department and hazmat teams are responding to a rollover crash on Interstate 70 and Tower Road.According to APD, the crash involved a trash truck.Aurora police, hazmat and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a rol...

Star makeup artist Jackie Gomez gives tips to pull off beautiful spring and summer looks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

Makeup is a mood, and should be taken serious. We caught up with Jackie Gomez at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood to teach us spring and summer trends … so glow up and pay attention.She’s touched the faces of Beyoncé, Adrienne Bailon and Becky G.Jackie Gomez: “I would go to all these record labels, and I would send them my portfolio, and I would say, ‘Hey I’m a makeup artist, hire me,’ and I started working with Beyoncé, Becky G, and all these celebrities.”Star makeup artist Jackie Gomez won’t leave you clueless.Alicia Silverstone (as Cher): “Let’s do a makeover!”Brittany Murphy (as Tai): “No.”Trends for spring and summer, like “daytime glow-to-go” or “glam on with bold lips,” are her specialty.Jackie Gomez: “My inspiration for looks really depends on what the person is wearing, what they’re doing, but it’s really a collaboration.”So, if you want the...

Reba McEntire talks touring through MSG, restaurant and book projects

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

Reba McEntire continues her “Reba: Live in Concert” tour with 14 new dates. And that’s not all.The singer and actress recently opened a new restaurant and has a new book coming out this fall. When does she sleep?Now this is music to their ears.Reba McEntire fans are excited.The country singer has added more dates to her “Reba: Live in Concert” tour and tonight she is on the road again.The tour ends in New York at Madison Square Garden in April, and Reba can’t wait to perform there.Reba McEntire: “To get to do the Madison Square Garden where my grandpap performed and my dad roped calves at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo in 1946 and ’47, so for a McEntire to get to go back in and perform there, that’s going to be really sweet for all of us.”With 35 number one hits, the country music hall of famer plans to sing the songs her fans know.Reba McEntire: “We’ve learned that the fans like to sing along with us and with ...