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Caroline Wozniacki through to next round at National Bank Open after retiring in 2020

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open on Tuesday.Wozniacki dominated from the start, securing a 6-2, 6-2 victory while pushing her Australian opponent across the court during rallies. The Dane will face the winner of Tuesday’s match between Marketa Vondrousova and Mayar Sharif.“It’s like riding a bike basically,” Wozniacki told reporters after the match. “You never forget it once you’re in there.”The former World No. 1 and 2018 Australian Open champion received a wild-card entry into the National Bank Open main draw after retiring in 2020 to start a family.“It was so strange because I went to bed last night, and I go, ‘wait, so the kids have to wake up, and then we eat breakfast together, and then, wait, how does that fit in with my schedule?’” said Wozniacki of preparing for a match as a mother for the first time.“And I tried to explain to (2-year-old daughter) Olivia I was going ...

FNF Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF) on Tuesday reported earnings of $219 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had profit of 81 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.01 per share.The provider of title insurance and mortgage services posted revenue of $3.07 billion 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 FNF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FNFSource

LivePerson: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — LivePerson Inc. (LPSN) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $10.8 million.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had net income of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 5 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 5 cents per share.The customer-service technology company posted revenue of $97.5 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $96.9 million.LivePerson expects full-year revenue in the range of $388 million to $400 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LPSN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LPSNSource

PHX Minerals: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

TEXAS, Texas (AP) — TEXAS, Texas (AP) — PHX Minerals Inc. (PHX) on Tuesday reported a loss of $41,000 in its second quarter.The Texas, Texas-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent on a per-share basis. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 2 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 4 cents per share.The oil and gas company posted revenue of $7.5 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $7.2 million, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PHX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PHXSource

Supernus: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SUPN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $831,000 in its second quarter.The Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $135.6 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $145.2 million.Supernus expects full-year revenue in the range of $580 million to $620 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SUPN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SUPNSource

HCI Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — HCI Group Inc. (HCI) on Tuesday reported earnings of $12.4 million in its second quarter.The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of $1.28 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, were $1.22 per share.The property and casualty insurance holding company posted revenue of $127.3 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 HCI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HCISource

'Extremely dangerous' tornado touches down in Yuma

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A tornado touched down in eastern Colorado on Tuesday afternoon.A tornado warning remains in place until 6:15 p.m. for west-central Yuma County. At 5:19 p.m., the NWS described the tornado as "large and extremely dangerous" as it moved east at 15 mph. Just before 6 p.m. the storm was located 13 miles south of Yuma, moving south at 20 mph."This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west-central Yuma County," the NWS said, warning that heavy rainfall may hide the tornado.Storm chaser Nathan Moore captured video of the tornado around 5 p.m. A screen grab of the video is below.A tornado in Yuma County, Colorado on Aug. 8, 2023 (Credit: twitch.tv/stormchaserirl)Tornado warning timelineA tornado warning was issued at 4:31 p.m. for east-central Washington County. The NWS said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Otis, or 12 miles west of Yuma, and was moving southeast at 15 mph.At 4:55 p.m., an NWS meteorologist confir...

National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado appeared in Mattapoisett, EF-0 in Barnstable

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

Officials with the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado appeared in the area of Mattapoisett Tuesday morning. Video shows the destructive path left in its wake.In an update provided by the National Weather Service – Boston/Norton office, officials said that a survey team was in the process of investigating damage after the tornado appeared around 11:30 a.m., while a Tornado Warning for the area was active.“A small EF-1 tornado touched down in the town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts at 11:20 AM EDT. The storm was on the ground for approximately 3 minutes,” the National Weather Service National Headquarters stated in a report. “The storm moved to the northeast at approximately 20 MPH and lifted off the ground on North Street just north of Eldorado Drive. SKY7-HD later flew over the area and spotted hundreds of downed trees – a number of which landed on various homes, sheds and infrastructure throughout the area. NWS officials said the &#...

Former Vermont officer accused of pepper-spraying handcuffed, shackled man pleads guilty to assault

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

ST. ALBANS, Vt. (AP) — A former Vermont police officer accused of pepper-spraying a handcuffed suspect who was shackled to a bench has pleaded guilty to simple assault.Joel Daugreilh pushed the suspect’s head against the holding cell wall at the St. Albans police station and pepper-sprayed the suspect in the eyes at close range in November 2017, according to the Office of the Vermont Attorney General. Daugreilh later resigned from the St. Albans Police Department.The attorney general’s office initially decided not to prosecute him but then reopened the investigation in 2020.Daugreilh pleaded guilty on Monday, and his sentence was deferred. A judge placed him on six months of probation and mandated 40 hours of community service.

Orioles suspend announcer Kevin Brown over factual comment about team’s lack of success at Tampa Bay: reports

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:59:52 GMT

Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown was suspended over a comment made on July 23 about the team’s prior lack of success at Tropicana Field, according to reports. Awful Announcing first reported the news.Brown indicated during an on-air broadcast that the Orioles had won more games on the road against Tampa in 2023 than the last three years altogether. The comment was backed up in the July 23 game notes, which are put together by the team’s public relations staff, according to the Athletic. “The Orioles have won three of the first five games at The Trop this season after winning three of the 21 games played in St. Petersburg from 2020-22,” the game notes said, per the Athletic.Orioles’ ownership didn’t appreciate Brown pointing out the stat, believing it made them sound cheap, according to the Athletic. The Orioles currently rank 29th in payroll in the MLB. Despite the low payroll, the Orioles have managed to become one of the best teams in bas...