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‘False sense of security’: What WTOP’s Steve Dresner learned about car alarms — the hard way

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

Steve Dresner, a familiar voice on WTOP’s daily broadcast, shared his experience — and lessons learned — after his car was broken into last week. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Why your car alarm may not be helping to prevent smash and grab thefts. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); if( typeof gtag === "function" ){ gtag('event', 'post_audio', { 'play': audio_filename, 'permalink': window.location.href }); ...

College Football Corner: Terps punch their postseason ticket, and the Coaching Carousel kicks off

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

Jack Howes kicked a pair of fourth quarter field goals to help send Maryland bowling. (AP/Rebecca S. Gratz) Jack Howes kicked a pair of fourth quarter field goals to help send Maryland bowling. (AP/Rebecca S. Gratz) Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. Read his latest rankings here.Entering the weekend, the three area schools that were in position to make November runs to the postseason knew a loss wouldn’t bounce them from bowl eligibility, but a defeat Saturday would have delivered serious body-blows to the postseason dreams of Maryland, Virginia Tech and Navy.Each school won, placing the Midshipmen within two wins of being bowl-bound, the Hokies one victory away and the Terps in the postseason party.Meanwh...

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este lunes 13 de noviembre del 2023

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

Así fue el debate presidencial en Argentina. Los hospitales de Gaza se quedan sin recursos. El primer río atmosférico de la temporada. La razón por la que Taylor Swift cambió la letra de una canción. Además, comienza la defensa de Trump. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.Suscríbete aquí para recibir el newsletter cada mañana en tu correo1. El último cara a cara entre Massa y Milei antes de las eleccionesSergio Massa, candidato por Unión por la Patria, y Javier Milei, candidato por la Libertad Avanza, se disputan el sillón de la Casa Rosada en las elecciones del próximo 19 de noviembre. Ambos debatieron sobre seis ejes temáticos durante la noche del domingo. ¿Quién ganó y quién perdió en este encuentro previo al balotaje? Palabras más, palabras menos, los analistas tienen una conclusión unánime. Mira aquí el análisis de Betiana Fernández Martino.2. El sistema de salud de Gaza se desmoronaLos hospitales de toda Gaza se quedan sin electricidad y suminis...

Ellington Residential: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

OLD GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — OLD GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (EARN) on Monday reported a loss of $11.4 million in its third quarter.The Old Greenwich, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 75 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 21 cents 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 EARN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EARNSource

Prince George’s Co. group helps young people in DC area do ‘Good Works’

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

A group in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is teaching young people how to save lives.Isaac Esene, the founder and director of nonprofit Good Works, said they teach young people how to become better bystanders by teaching them how to do CPR, stop bleeding from gunshot wounds and help someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose.The group targets young people from 9 years old to people in their early 20s.Esene said he founded the organization after experiencing a tragedy in his own life.A young participant attempts CPR on a dummy at a training session for youth lead by Isaac Esene of Prince George’s County, Maryland-based Good Works. (Courtesy Isaac Esene)In December 2017, just a few months after finishing Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, Maryland, Esene said a close friend was shot and killed outside of Largo Community Library, not far from where he lived.A short time later he was shipped out for training with the D.C. Air National Guard where he be...

Henry Schein: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Henry Schein Inc. (HSIC) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $137 million.On a per-share basis, the Melville, New York-based company said it had net income of $1.05. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs, were $1.32 per share.The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of $1.32 per share.The health care products maker posted revenue of $3.16 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.19 billion.Henry Schein expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.43 to $4.71 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 HSIC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HSICSource

Denver weather: Sunny and mild, breezy along the plains

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Front Range will see plenty of sunshine on Monday, helping highs reach the middle 60s in the Denver weather forecast. However, winds will be breezy along the plains. Weather today: Lots of sunshineThe sunny skies will bring a great start to the workweek for the eastern half of the state, with a few clouds in the high country. What time the sun will rise and set in Denver in the coming weeks Temperatures top out in the middle 60s on Monday, with brisk winds along the plains. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Nov. 13 With low humidity values, there is a red flag warning in effect for the Eastern Plains from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday.Pinpoint Weather: Red flag warning on Nov. 13 Weather tonight: A few cloudsDenver will add in a few extra clouds Monday night as temperatures stay above average and mostly above freezing. Winds will be light as lows dip into the middle 30s for Denver.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Nov. 13 Looking ahead: Dry and warm al...

What time the sun will rise and set in Denver in the coming weeks?

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As cold weather creeps in, Colorado is seeing less and less sunshine each day.Ever since daylight saving time ended last week, the sun has been setting earlier than 5 p.m., and the days are only getting shorter. How much do household fires increase with Thanksgiving cooking? But how much shorter does each day get?According to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Liz McGiffin, Denver is currently seeing about two minutes and two seconds less sunshine each day. Sunday, the sun came up at 6:40 a.m. and was set by 4:45 p.m.Sunday, the sun came up at 6:40 a.m. and set by 4:45 p.m. How do ski areas make snow? Next Sunday, the sun is expected to rise at 6:48 a.m. and set at 4:41 p.m., giving only 9 hours and 53 minutes of daylight.As cold weather creeps in, Colorado is seeing less and less sunshine each day.In a month from now, it will rise around 7:11 a.m. and set around 4:35 p.m. Then on Dec. 21, the winter solstice, the sun will rise around 7:17 a.m. and set around 4:38 p...

These Colorado towns and events nominated best in the US

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Places and events across Colorado have been nominated by USA Today for several holiday-themed Readers' Choice awards.According to USA Today, travel experts pick the top 20 in each category. Then, readers can vote once per day in each contest.This is the second year in a row for at least one of the nominations, including best holiday market. In 2022, the Georgetown Christmas Market was voted the seventh best market, and the Denver Christkindlmarket was voted third best. Looking for a romantic getaway? These Colorado towns are among the best The same two made the top 20 list again.Those weren't the only Colorado staples that made it into the top 20 lists. Most of the categories had at least one nominee in the Centennial State.Here is a list of some of the contests Colorado was picked for and a link to vote for them.Best ice skating rink - Beaver Creek Ice Rink in Beaver Creek, Dercum Square in KeystoneBest destination for snow - Aspen, Crested Butte, TellurideBest h...

Miami high school QB aims to shatter records despite height stereotypes

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:01:05 GMT

Ennio Yappor, the 17-year-old quarterback from Miami Norland Senior High School, is challenging football norms and set to break records. Displaying a linebacker’s build and an unmatched heart on the field, Yappor aims to redefine quarterback standards and leave a lasting legacy for Norland.Despite standing at 5-foot-11 and weighing 225 pounds, Yappor is determined to redefine standards with his exceptional skills and heart on the field. “One of the main things in me is that I have heart,” expressed Yappor. “I’ll forever fight and I’ll forever continue to fight. I fear no man. I feel like, when I have that attitude when I go into games just thinking that, ‘If I do my best,’ I know how I could perform.” Since he started playing football, Yappor is on pace to shatter the Miami-Dade County passing record, held by Taron “Tiger” Dickens.“A standard I really wanna change that the game is changing, that sometimes a quar...