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'Wake up America.': Gov. Newsom weighs in on Target's removal of some LGBTQ merchandise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

(KRON) -- Target has been selling LGBTQ clothes and other items for more than a decade. But this year, just weeks a week from pride month, the store said it's removing some of those items because some of their employees have been involved in violent confrontations with customers who don't approve.“Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work,” Target said in a statement Tuesday. At the center of the controversy seems to be certain swimsuits for the transgender community.Governor Gavin Newsom has chimed in saying this isn't just a couple of stores in the south. There is a systemic attack on the gay community across the country.  "CEO of Target Brian Cornell selling out the LGBTQ+ community to extremists is a real profile in courage," Newsom tweeted. "Wake up America. This doesn't stop here. You're Black? You're Asian? You're Jewish? You're a woman? You're next."Pride Month is held in June ...

Pacifica police search for car involved in hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

(BCN) -- Pacifica police ask the public to be on the lookout for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that caused minor injuries to the driver of another vehicle struck early Tuesday, police said. Officers responded to a 1 a.m. report of a hit-and-run collision on state Highway 1 at Fassler Avenue. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver of the vehicle that was hit. The driver complained of pain but reported no serious injuries. Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the suspect's vehicle -- described as a white or light-colored car similar to a Toyota Camry -- was northbound on the highway approaching Fassler Avenue when the collision occurred. The suspect's vehicle -- now with obvious front-end damage -- then fled the scene, continuing north on the highway. Police urge anyone with information about the collision to contact the Pacifica Police Department at (650) 738-7314 and to refer to case number 23-1361. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, In...

Southampton manager Rubén Sellés to leave at end of season after relegation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton manager Rubén Sellés will not have his contract renewed when it expires at the end of the season, the relegated Premier League club said Wednesday.Sellés took charge in February after the departure of Nathan Jones but was unable to extend Southampton’s 11-year stay in England’s top division.The south-coast team is assured of finishing in last place this season ahead of its final game, at home against Liverpool on Sunday.“The club wants to place on record its thanks to Rubén for taking on the managerial position at a difficult time for the club and for giving his all as we attempted to stay in the Premier League,” Southampton said.Sellés, who is from Spain, was previously an assistant coach at FC Copenhagen in Denmark and also has coached Valencia’s youth team in his native country.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Police ban traveling fans ahead of Greek Cup final over fears of violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police have issued a ban on traveling fans ahead of the Greek Cup final later on Wednesday because of fears of violence, despite an order for the match to be played without supporters in the stadium.League champion AEK Athens faces PAOK in the central city of Volos after the authorities took several months to find a venue.Regional police chief Giorgis Dizes thanked the two clubs for publicly requesting that fans respect the ban.“We are carrying out continuous inspections in the stadium area, in the city and outside the city,” Dizes said. “We hope that fans respect the guidance and that we have a good final. That will send a positive message to Greek society.” The Greek Football Federation, which organizes the competition, had requested assistance from counterparts in Albania, Cyprus, Poland, Serbia, Australia, Germany and England in seeking an overseas venue. But it eventually reached an agreement with regional authorities to host the final at the Panthessaliko...

Aprueban la convocatoria a elecciones generales en Ecuador para el 20 de agosto

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

(CNN Español) — El Consejo Nacional Electoral de Ecuador (CNE) aprobó este martes la convocatoria a elecciones anticipadas para el 20 de agosto de 2023 luego de que el presidente Guillermo Lasso disolviera la Asamblea Nacional, informó la presidenta del organismo, Diana Atamaint, en su cuenta de Twitter.En caso de haber segunda vuelta, esta fue pautada para el 15 de octubre. Además, el CNE aprobó el presupuesto para los comicios, que asciende a casi US$ 80 millones, según informaron en un tuit.La inscripción de candidaturas será del 28 de mayo al 10 de junio, mientras que la campaña durará 10 días, del 8 al 17 de agosto.¿Qué es la “muerte cruzada” decretada por Lasso en Ecuador?Foto de archivo. La presidenta del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) del Ecuador, Diana Atamaint (C), habla junto a Enrique Pita (L), Vicepresidente del CNE, y Fernando Muñoz, Presidente del Tribunal Contencioso Electoral, durante una rueda de prensa sobre la convocatoria de elecciones en Qui...

America’s Car-Mart: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — America’s Car-Mart Inc. (CRMT) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $2.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Rogers, Arkansas-based company said it had net income of 32 cents.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.13 per share.The auto retailer posted revenue of $388.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $20.4 million, or $3.11 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.41 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRMT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRMTSource

Rocky Mountain Chocolate: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (RMCF) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.7 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Durango, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 27 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 8 cents per share.The confectionery producer and retailer posted revenue of $8.1 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $5.7 million, or 91 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $30.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RMCF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RMCFSource

Lakewood home fire leaves adult, cats with serious injuries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — One person and several cats were seriously injured following a fire in Lakewood.West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a family home just after 7 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters were in the 9900 block of West Wesley Avenue in the Carmody neighborhood northeast of Bear Creek Lake Park. Neighbors from across the street alerted 911 after they saw smoke coming from the home. Which areas are under a marginal risk for severe storms? According to WMFR, four people were being treated for possible injuries from the blaze. One adult was later transported to the hospital with serious injuries. WMFR also said that several cats were taken to the emergency vet.The fire is out, but the cause is still under investigation. According to WMFR, the home sustained significant damage. FOX31 has a crew on the way to learn more, this story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Colorado cities some of the best to ride out a recession

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If the economic worst comes to worst, Colorado residents are in a good spot to weather the storm. A majority of the nation’s business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later in the year than they had previously forecast after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy despite steadily higher interest rates. 2023 US recession now expected to start later than predicted Of the 48 economists who responded to a survey by the National Association for Business Economics, 58% envision a recession sometime this year, the same proportion who said so in the NABE’s survey in December. A new study from the financial adviser site SmartAsset said Colorado cities are some of the nation's best in which to live in the event of a recession. The study analyzed employment, housing, social assistance and economic stability to rate 429 U.S. cities into an overall score. Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch are the first and second cities in the rankings, re...

Global loss of wildlife is ‘significantly more alarming’ than previously thought, according to a new study

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:26 GMT

(CNN) — The global loss of wildlife is “significantly more alarming” than previously thought, according to a new study that found almost half the planet’s species are experiencing rapid population declines.Humans have already wiped out huge numbers of species and pushed many more to the brink – with some scientists saying we are entering a “sixth mass extinction” event, this time driven by humans.The main factor is the destruction of wild landscapes to make way for farms, towns, cities and roads, but climate change is also an important driver of species decline and is predicted to have an increasingly worse impact as the world warms.The study’s authors analyzed more than 70,000 species across the globe – spanning mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects – to determine whether their populations have been growing, shrinking or remaining steady over time.They found 48% of these species are declining in population size, with fewer than 3% seeing increases, according to the...