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How some DC-area stores are combating a rise in mass theft

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

It’s been circulating on social media — theft of laundry detergents, toiletries and other goods at D.C.-area groceries, pharmacies and convenience stores. Many businesses and District officials are looking at new ways to try to stop them.At the self-checkout at the Safeway on Fourth Street in Southwest D.C., shoppers are asked to scan their receipt as they leave.There are also new entry gates that swing open for shoppers coming in but not for shoppers leaving, who are then funneled into specific areas where security guards are on alert. In addition, there are gates at checkout aisles that are closed, making it harder for thieves to leave the store easily.In a statement, Safeway said, “Like other local businesses, we are consistently reviewing our operations and working on new ways to curtail escalating theft, so we can ensure the wellbeing of our employees and foster a welcoming environment for our customers.”In addition to these security measures, Safeway, like many grocery s...

Dog days: Adam Wainwright’s official reason for retirement was ‘Because I got a puppy!’

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright’s official reason for retirement: “Because I got a puppy!”The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher went on the voluntarily retired list on Oct. 2, the day after the regular season ended, rather than wait to become a free agent after the World Series.He listed the pooch as the reason for the retirement on the paperwork he submitted to Major League Baseball and posted his retirement papers online Monday.Wainwright promised his children they would get a family dog when he retired from baseball and the Cardinals presented the Wainwrights a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy during a 35-minute ceremony before the Oct. 1 season finale. Wainwright’s wife, Jenny, named the puppy Louie.Wainwright went 200-128 with a 3.53 ERA in 18 major league seasons, all with the Cardinals. The 42-year-old right-hander got his 200th win in his final pitching appearance against Milwaukee on Sept. 18.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Rookie QB Will Levis’ performance gives Titans hope for quicker rebound

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Will Levis turned in an NFL debut for the ages and should start Thursday night when the Tennessee Titans visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Levis matched Pro Football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton (1961) and Marcus Mariota, the Titans’ own No. 2 overall pick in 2015, as the only quarterbacks ever to throw four touchdown passes in their first NFL starts in leading Tennessee to a 28-23 win over Atlanta.The No. 33 pick overall out of Kentucky also showed off his powerful arm by throwing three of the 10 longest TD passes in the league as measured by distance through the air this season. According to Next Gen Stats, those three traveled more than 50 yards and were the most in a game since 2016.Levis had time to throw behind a line that had allowed 23 sacks. Coach Mike Vrabel said Monday they need to see how veteran Ryan Tannehill is with his high right ankle sprain. With the NFL trade deadline Tuesday afternoon, Vrabel also said the Titans (3-4...

Luther Burbank: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Luther Burbank Corp (LBC) on Monday reported net income of $1.9 million in its third quarter.The bank, based in Santa Rosa, California, said it had earnings of 4 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $90.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $20.6 million, surpassing 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 LBC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LBCSource

Joran van der Sloot is being sent back to Peru after US trial and confession in Holloway killing

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Dutch citizen who recently admitted to killing U.S. student Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005 is being sent this week from the United States to Peru where he will serve out a sentence for the killing of a Peruvian woman.Joran van der Sloot will be transferred to Peru’s custody on Tuesday, the head of Interpol for the Andean country, Col. Aldo Avila, told The Associated Press. Interpol earlier had said that van der Sloot was scheduled to arrive Monday afternoon in the Peruvian capital of Lima. But police in Peru later told local media outlets the flight was postponed. The U.S. Justice Department said it does not comment about timing of such extradition transfers for safety reasons. Van der Sloot had been temporarily extradited to the U.S. to face charges linked to Holloway’s disappearance, a case that has drawn international attention over the course of two decades.A few days ago, he admitted that he killed Holloway and disposed of her remains. The dis...

Medallion Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) on Monday reported profit of $11.2 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had profit of 48 cents.The business development company posted revenue of $70.2 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $53.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MFIN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MFINSource

PetMed: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PetMed Express Inc. (PETS) on Monday reported a loss of $70,000 in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Delray Beach, Florida-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent.The pet pharmacy company posted revenue of $71 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PETS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PETSSource

Arista Networks: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Arista Networks Inc. (ANET) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $545.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Santa Clara, California-based company said it had net income of $1.72. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.83 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.58 per share.The cloud networking company posted revenue of $1.51 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.48 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Arista Networks said it expects revenue in the range of $1.5 billion to $1.55 billion.Arista Networks shares have climbed 45% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $175.72, an increase of 45% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http...

Chegg: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Chegg Inc. (CHGG) on Monday reported a loss of $18.3 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Santa Clara, California-based company said it had a loss of 16 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 18 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 17 cents per share.The provider of online textbook rental services posted revenue of $157.9 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $152 million.For the current quarter ending in December, Chegg said it expects revenue in the range of $185 million to $187 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CHGG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CHGGSource

PriceSmart: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:24 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — PriceSmart Inc. (PSMT) on Monday reported net income of $15.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The San Diego-based company said it had profit of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 65 cents per share.The warehouse club operator posted revenue of $1.12 billion in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $109.2 million, or $3.50 per share. Revenue was reported as $4.41 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PSMT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PSMTSource