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Prince George’s Co. leaders celebrate funding victories in legislative session; process to pick school leader will remain unchanged

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Prince George’s County leaders proclaimed another year of legislative victories on economic development, housing, health and infrastructure improvements.The state of Maryland’s second largest jurisdiction hopes to utilize $100 million in state aid if the U.S. General Services Administration choose one of two sites in Prince George’s for a new and expanded headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Federal, state and local elected officials are in a border battle with their neighbors across the Potomac River in Springfield, Virginia, who are also pitching for the FBI to relocate there.Other state aid secured includes $27 million to continue construction of cancer center at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center and $5 million to refurbish a women and children’s shelter.The county also garnered near...

BCB Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — BCB Bancorp Inc. (BCBP) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $8.1 million.The bank, based in Bayonne, New Jersey, said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 60 cents per share.The community bank posted revenue of $40.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $25.8 million, which topped Street forecasts.BCB Bancorp shares have declined 36% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 36% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BCBP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BCBPSource

Man City aims to finish off Bayern in Champions League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Manchester City and Bayern Munich’s seasons are each defined by one signing — for better or worse.As City prepares to finish off Bayern in the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday after beating the German champions 3-0 in the first leg, Erling Haaland has redefined the role of a modern striker.Haaland has scored 47 goals in 40 games in all competitions, and has a possible 13 more games to play this season. The Norwegian scored against Bayern in the first leg after demolishing another German team, Leipzig, with five goals in the previous round.Then there’s Sadio Mané. The Senegal forward was supposed to reshape Bayern’s attack into a fluid, flexible threat less reliant on a traditional striker when he joined from Liverpool last year as Robert Lewandowski left.However, Mané has contributed little on the field in recent months and upset squad stability. He has been a bit-part player ever since a leg injury ruled him out of the World Cup, and was...

Inter coach Inzaghi under pressure ahead of Benfica match

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Winning the Champions League may be Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi’s only chance to keep his job.Inter has had success this season, winning the Italian Super Cup and reaching the semifinals of the Italian Cup. And the team can reach the last four of the Champions League on Wednesday when it faces Benfica at San Siro in the second leg of the quarterfinals with a 2-0 lead from the first match.But it’s in Serie A where Inter has been struggling, and Inzaghi is feeling the pressure because of it.Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Monza was Inter’s 11th league defeat in 30 matches and left the team in fifth place in Serie A, two points behind fourth-place AC Milan.Former Inter president Massimo Moratti — who was at the helm when Inter won the treble of the Champions League, Serie A and the Italian Cup in 2010 — said he probably wouldn’t have stayed with Inzaghi as coach through this season’s losses.“No, I don’t believe I would have kept him, because of my character I...

El telescopio Webb captura un estallido estelar brillante de galaxias que chocan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

(CNN) — Una brillante característica de estallido estelar brilla en la última imagen tomada por el Telescopio Espacial James Webb.El observatorio espacial capturó un estallido brillante de formación de estrellas provocado por dos galaxias espirales que chocaron entre sí.Las galaxias en colisión, conocidas colectivamente como Arp 220, generaron un resplandor infrarrojo que contiene la luz de más de 1 billón de soles. A modo de comparación, la galaxia de la Vía Láctea tiene una luminosidad equivalente a unos 10.000 millones de soles.El espectáculo de luces centelleantes de la galaxia infrarroja ultraluminosa es el estallido estelar puntiagudo en el centro de la nueva imagen de Webb, que se publicó este lunes.La cámara de infrarrojo cercano y el instrumento de infrarrojo medio del telescopio capturaron la imagen compuesta.Arp 220 se encuentra a 250 millones de años luz de distancia en la constelación Serpens, y es la más brillante de las tres fusiones galácticas más cercanas a la...

Motorcyclist killed after colliding with a truck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Police in Brighton are investigating a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a truck where they believe alcohol and speed were contributing factors. The Brighton Police Department investigated the deadly crash on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. near County Road 2 and County Road 31.The initial investigation revealed that a motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on County Road 2 and approaching County Road 31 when a Dodge Ram 2500 was driving in front of him. According to BPD, the Dodge Ram quickly slowed down to avoid colliding with a vehicle that turned left in front of the truck.The 39-year-old motorcyclist hit the brakes and skidded over 50 feet before crashing into the rear bumper of the Ram. Crash impacts traffic, damages median on I-25 BPD said the motorcyclist was ejected and not wearing a helmet. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.According to investigators, it appeared alcohol and speed were contributing factors in the crash. The driv...

Report: Colorado pot sales continuing to decline

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Recreational and medical marijuana sale numbers showed a continued steep decline, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. The marijuana sales report showed that February had $124 million in marijuana sales, down from more than $145 million in sales in February of 2022. That’s a 14.2% decrease in marijuana sales from February 2022 overall, including a 12.7% year-over-year decrease in recreational sales and a 23.7% decrease in medical sales.  What do you need to make to feel like you’re actually earning 6 figures in Denver? This decline also impacts state tax collection. Colorado collected 19% less in cannabis tax revenue in March 2023 versus March of the previous year. Industry experts said fewer tax dollars have far-reaching impacts. “Our industry supports thousands of jobs and public programs that Coloradans care about like affordable housing, public safety, mental health and addiction treatment, education and more,” said Tiffany Goldman, board chair...

Drivers react after Broward County mayor updates public about gas problems

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

Drivers waited in long lines at local gas stations in South Florida after historic flooding affected fuel at the pump, but officials said there is no shortage. They did, however, ask the public to have patience.A news conference at Port Everglades took place Monday morning where Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher spoke on the matter. On Sunday, residents experienced the backup of fuel access as lines curved onto the streets outside of gas stations all across Miami-Dade and Broward. According to Fisher, fuel trucks were unable to access gas shipments due to the flooding. As of Monday night, many gas stations had run out, and the gas stations that did have supply were experiencing long lines. “They said they very low on gas and are trying to reset the pumps,” said a woman at a Chevron. “Jesus take the wheel, I got two miles to empty,” said Tonya Melto. A Chevron located on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and South 35th Avenue pumped its last drop of gas as peo...

The owner of Insider and Politico tells journalists: AI is coming for your jobs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

(CNN) — One of Europe’s biggest media groups has warned journalists that artificial intelligence (AI) could steal their jobs, and has provided tips for how reporters can avoid the chop.The chief executive of Axel Springer — which owns Insider, Politico and German tabloid newspaper Bild — told employees in a memo Tuesday that “artificial Intelligence has the potential to make independent journalism better than it ever was — or simply replace it.”In the memo, shared with CNN, MathiasDöpfner predicts that AI willsoon be able to aggregate information much better than humans, and urges newsrooms to place a greater emphasis on commentary, exclusive news and investigations that can’t be done by machines.Journalists would still be needed to understand people’s “true motives”, he said.“In short, the creation of exclusive and attractive content remains irreplaceable and is going to become even more critical to success for publishers,”...

US, Mexican officials search for 3 American sailors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:17 GMT

(CNN) — The US Coast Guard is assisting Mexican navy crews in the search for three American sailors, last heard from on April 4 near Mazatlán, Mexico, according to a Coast Guard news release.Kerry O’Brien, Frank O’Brien and William Gross are all “experienced sailors,” according to a joint statement from their families. They were aboard the Ocean Bound, a 44-foot La Fitte sailing vessel when they left the Mexican city of Mazatlán en route to San Diego, the Coast Guard said.“The sailors planned to stop in Cabo San Lucas on April 6 for provisions and to report in before continuing on to San Diego,” the news release said.“However, there was no record of them arriving in Cabo San Lucas or a report in of their location.”Rescue coordinators have contacted marinas throughout Baja, Mexico, but there have been no sightings of the vessel, the news release said.“Urgent marine information broadcasts have been issued over VHF radio reque...