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Rare otter attack injures three women floating on inner tubes on popular Montana river

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A rare attack by a river otter in southern Montana injured three women floating on inner tubes and inflicted wounds serious enough that one victim had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said Thursday.The attack happened near the town of Cardwell on a remote stretch of the Jefferson River, a tributary of the Missouri River that’s popular with anglers and recreational floaters. At least one otter swam up to the adult women at about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday and attacked them, said Morgan Jacobsen with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. The women were able to get to shore, where one of them called 911, he said.One woman’s wounds, on her face and arms, were so severe that the helicopter was used to fly her out, Jefferson County Undersheriff James Everett said. Her condition Thursday was unknown. The others had injuries to their arms.“It’s just not something you run into very often,” Everett said. “Bears do it, moose too and ocasionaly...

Movie Review: Spoiler alert! Jason Statham jumps even bigger sharks in ‘Meg 2.’ (Also, dinosaurs)

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

Before we, ahem, dive into our review of “Meg 2,” a few fun facts on the Megalodon, the titular real-life prehistoric shark, according to some unusually detailed production notes from the studio.It weighed up to 50 tons and exceeded 60 feet in length. Its vertebrae were the size of a large dinner plate — no salad plates here! There’s “no likelihood” that any actually survived to this day (we’d feel better with “no chance,” but OK.) And, its jaw was so wide, it could swallow two adults side by side.We know what you’re thinking, and so are we: Jack and Rose could’ve BOTH fit into that jaw! Case closed. James Cameron, are you listening? Way to nip a controversy in the bud.In any case, no Jack and Rose in this film, but there are plenty of other people who get swallowed, chomped on, or masticated in “Meg 2: The Trench,” directed by Ben Wheatley, a film that screams: “Sequel! What do we do NOW?” And so there’s more, more and more. More Megs. More problems. More lu...

Olympic Steel: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio (AP) — HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio (AP) — Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS) on Thursday reported profit of $15 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Highland Hills, Ohio-based company said it had net income of $1.30. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.24 per share.The steel maker posted revenue of $569.3 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 ZEUS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ZEUSSource

Wade provides only run with a homer in the 4th as Giants blank Diamondbacks 1-0

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LaMonte Wade Jr. homered and six San Francisco pitchers combined for the shutout as the Giants edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 Thursday to take three of four games in the series.Tristan Beck (3-0) allowed two hits and struck out three in four innings, following opener Scott Alexander.“(Beck has) been pretty consistently as tough a competitor as they come, with a quality sweeper, a couple of different shapes on his slider, and a guy who’s been attacking the strike zone,” Giants manager Gabe Kapler said.Sean Manaea, Luke Jackson, Taylor Rogers and Camilo Doval handled the final four innings as San Francisco finished its longest homestand of the season 7-2.“I think these last three games have been exactly what we need against a division opponent who’s chasing us,” Wade said. “Everything is going to be close now. So any time we can get a leg up on them and do what we did, it’s positive.”Brandon Pfaadt retired the first nine batters he faced before Wade led off th...

Victory Capital: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victory Capital Holdings Inc. (VCTR) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $56.7 million.The San Antonio-based company said it had net income of 83 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and pretax expenses, were $1.11 per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of $1.11 per share.The investment management firm posted revenue of $204.2 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $205.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VCTR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VCTRSource

Apple’s earnings top analysts’ forecasts, but year-over-year sales drop for third straight quarter

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

Apple’s eked out a slightly higher profit last quarter even though sales dipped during the period, a showing that may not be enough to sustain investor enthusiasm that recently made the iPhone maker the first publicly held U.S. company to be valued at $3 trillion.The results released Thursday covered April through June, the third consecutive quarter that the Cupertino, California, company has posted a year-over-year decline in revenue. That’s its longest stretch of falling sales in nearly seven years. Apple also indicated revenue for the current July through September quarter is expected to decline, despite the anticipated release of the next iPhone. The disappointing forecast, coupled with the lukewarm results for the past quarter, caused Apple’s stock to fall 2% in Thursday’s extended trading.If the shares behave similarly during Friday’s regular trading session, it will push Apple’s market value below the $3 trillion threshold it eclipsed in late June.Reve...

Air Transport Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Air Transport Services Group Inc. (ATSG) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $38 million.The Wilmington, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 57 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 37 cents per share.The air cargo company posted revenue of $529.3 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $514.6 million.Air Transport Services expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.65 to $1.80 per share.Air Transport Services shares have declined 23% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $19.99, a drop of 39% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks I...

Tutor Perini: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

SYLMAR, Calif. (AP) — SYLMAR, Calif. (AP) — Tutor Perini Corp. (TPC) on Thursday reported a loss of $37.5 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Sylmar, California-based company said it had a loss of 72 cents.The construction company posted revenue of $1.02 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 TPC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TPCSource

49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk is emerging as a star in training camp

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Aiyuk’s time in coach Kyle Shanahan’s dog house is firmly in the past.The way the San Francisco 49ers offense has looked so far in training camp with Aiyuk outshining higher-profile teammates every day, he appears ready to have a breakout season and fulfill his offseason promise of having his career “take off.”“This is my fourth year in this offense,” Aiyuk said. “The work that I felt like I put in, and then also the success that I’ve had in the years, put it all together and that’s what you get for sure.”Aiyuk’s journey from a first-round pick in 2020 to being on the verge of stardom in 2023 hasn’t been a smooth one. He arrived in the NFL during the COVID offseason, limiting his practice time and ability to acclimate as a pro.He showed flashes as a rookie with 60 catches for 748 yards and five TDs in 12 games but didn’t realize how much work he needed to put in the next offseason and fell behind early in training camp...

IndyCar Series moving season finale, awards to Nashville starting in 2024

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:30:51 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — IndyCar loves racing through the streets of Music City so much that the series is making Nashville the final race of the season and the stage for its annual awards starting in 2024. Mark Miles, president and CEO of Penske Entertainment Corp., announced Thursday that the combination of Nashville and the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix will help elevate the IndyCar Series even higher globally. “Next year’s race in Nashville will be an unbridled celebration of the most fierce and competitive motorsport on the planet, set against the backdrop of an innovative and breathtaking stage that includes one of the premier global entertainment districts in the world,” Miles said. The change takes effect in 2024 with the Big Machine Grand Prix capping the series schedule Sept. 15. IndyCar’s Victory Lap Celebration will be held Sept. 16 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix concludes its original three-year contract with Su...