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Esports competitors keen to mingle at village and win medals at Pan American Games

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Esports competitors know they can lead a very lonely life in front of a screen. But not for those fighting for glory the Pan American Games in Chile. For the first time, they are staying at the athletes’ village and will be parading at the closing ceremony and tying their success to their country’s team.Thursday marked the first day of esports competitions in Santiago, with some of the best in the Americas competing for medals in eFootball 2023, an evolution of the game known as PES by Konami, and Dota 2, a multiplayer online battle arena title made by Valve. The two are among the most popular games in the world.More than 120 competitors from 25 countries are fighting for the first ever Pan American esports gold, silver and bronze medals until Saturday. As in other tournaments, national teams are sitting together to watch the action unfold in total silence in an arena built outside Santiago’s National Stadium.The 22-year-old Peruvian Eliseo A...

An Ohio amendment serves as a testing ground for statewide abortion fights expected in 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

Michael Bond, treasurer of the Licking County Democratic Party, works at the front desk, ready to pass out signs for "Vote Yes on Issue 1" and "Bill Cost Jr. for Newark City Council," at the Licking County Democratic Party headquarters in Newark, Ohio, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. Campaigning over the issue, which will be decided Tuesday, is expected to be a preview of abortion battles across the country in 2024. The measure, known as Issue 1, is the only abortion question on any state ballot this year. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)(AP/Carolyn Kaster) Michael Bond, treasurer of the Licking County Democratic Party, works at the front desk, ready to pass out signs for "Vote Yes on Issue 1" and "Bill Cost Jr. for Newark City Council," at the Licking County Democratic Party he...

Olympic Steel: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio (AP) — HIGHLAND HILLS, Ohio (AP) — Olympic Steel Inc. (ZEUS) on Thursday reported net income of $12.2 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Highland Hills, Ohio-based company said it had net income of $1.06. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 68 cents per share.The steel maker posted revenue of $526.4 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

Helios Technologies: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) on Thursday reported earnings of $3.5 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Sarasota, Florida-based company said it had profit of 11 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 44 cents per share.The maker of screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds posted revenue of $201.4 million in the period.Helios Technologies expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.17 to $2.39 per share, with revenue in the range of $820 million to $835 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HLIO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HLIOSource

Denver shutting down another migrant hotel shelter as crisis continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A day after a migrant encampment was swept from an area near downtown Denver, FOX31 learned another hotel migrant shelter is shutting down.Some advocates trying to help the migrants are concerned that will leave more migrants without a place to stay. They are worried. Denver, Chicago mayors meet with Biden officials to pitch migrant aid FOX31 confirmed Thursday that the Comfort Inn, located near East 58th Avenue and Interstate 25, will close Monday. The closing will take place as more migrants say that finding a place to stay continues to worsen.Single people are allowed to stay in the shelters for 14 days. Families are allowed to stay for 37 days.FOX31 found several outside the Comfort Inn who said they were not sure where they would go. That leaves the total number of Denver migrant shelters at four, down from six.The city said the six shelters were needed when arrivals peaked, but now fewer migrants are arriving. The problem is that some migrant families are end...

Ken Buck testifies in Trump 14th Amendment hearing in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) took the stand Thursday in a case attempting to disqualify former President Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot in Colorado, with the GOP congressman appearing as a witness on behalf of Trump campaign attorneys attempting to discredit the House Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.The case centers on whether Trump’s actions and speeches during and before the Jan. 6 riots could fall under a clause of the 14th Amendment that bans those who participate or assist in insurrection from federal office.The plaintiffs have argued that Trump's actions supported the rioters who eventually stormed the Capitol amid Congress's official Electoral College count of the 2020 election, which Trump lost.Buck described a chaotic scene on Jan. 6, as Capitol Police attempted to barricade the House chamber from approaching rioters.“A police officer came to the microphone and said that tear gas had been dispersed. And we were advised that there were gas mas...

Former deputy to take plea deal in Christian Glass killing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Two former Clear Creek County deputies appeared in court Thursday in the death of Christian Glass. One of them is going to take a plea deal while the other is not, sparking outrage among the young man's parents.Glass is the 22-year-old shot and killed after calling 911 while he was having a mental health crisis. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Simon and Sally Glass were shaken up, surprised and emotional after former Deputy Andrew Buen pleaded not guilty Thursday afternoon in their son's death.Body camera video of the 2022 incident shows Glass having a mental health episode inside of a vehicle for nearly an hour as law enforcement responded. Responding law enforcement ultimately broke the window, shot him six times with bean bag rounds, used a Taser multiple times and then fired into the car five times with a gun, killing the unarmed man.Buen pulled the trigger and is facing charges of second-degree murder, official misconduct and...

Former US Attorney John Walsh enters Denver district attorney race

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Former U.S. Attorney John Walsh has thrown his hat in the ring, announcing Thursday he would be running to be the next Denver district attorney. He'll be up against four candidates all seeking the Democratic nomination for the job.Current Denver DA Beth McCann previously said she is not running for reelection. Rep. Ken Buck won’t seek reelection, discusses concerns for Republican party Walsh, who served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado from 2010 to 2016, said he will create "real results" for violent crime, as well as problem-solving to build trust and stop crime before it starts.“I'm running for Denver District Attorney with a vision rooted in my lifetime of experience fighting crime," Walsh said in his announcement. "From prosecuting drug rings to taking on billion-dollar companies defrauding consumers, I've always sought ways to be smarter, more effective and more equitable in our approach to justice.“Post-pandemic, Denver, like many cities, faces...

Outdoor survival expert more comfortable in a cave than a condo

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

EL PASO COUNTY (KDVR) -- Imagine living thousands of years ago, when you had to make everything you needed to survive. Clothes, tools, knives, cooking items. Everything. Outdoor survival expert Donny Dust doesn’t have to imagine that — he lives that lifestyle as often as he can. Firearm found in student’s backpack at Adams County high school Spend a little time with Dust in the outdoors and you are going to learn a thing or two. During his time serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Dust learned to live and thrive while embedded with indigenous peoples throughout the world. Dust says he has spent enough time in harm's way that he now wants to live in nature's way.A modern-day Jeremiah Johnson, Dust is self-taught and happiest when he is living off the land.“I think the number one reason why I am happiest is the natural environment is just the ultimate truth," said Dust. "It’s very peaceful. It’s very calming in a lot of ways and also very demanding.“ Donny Dust is ...

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant’s backpack catches fire on FLL-bound JetBlue flight before takeoff from JFK

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:15 GMT

A former “American Idol” contestant is sharing his story following an incident on a JetBlue flight from New York to South Florida where his bag suddenly caught on fire as he waited for takeoff.Video from an Instagram video posted by singer Jimmy Levy on Wednesday captured the chaotic moments after crew members and passengers on board JetBlue Flight 1401 helped put out the flames.The caption reads, “My backpack just exploded on my flight, Thank God everyone is ok…”Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Levy said he was abruptly awakened by intense heat while on board JetBlue Flight 1401, moments before takeoff on Monday.His backpack, initially stowed beneath the seat in front of him, had become engulfed in flames.“I close my eyes, I go to sleep, I hear a big explosion,” he said, “and I opened my eyes, and my backpack that was under my seat shoots up in like a ball of fire coming toward my face, and I push it down.”Seconds later, Levy sa...