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China’s top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

FILW - An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 9, 2017. In the midst of two potentially world-changing conflicts, the U.S. is hoping to find at least a small measure of common ground with China as China's top diplomat visits Washington this week. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)(AP/Andy Wong) FILW - An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 9, 2017. In the midst of two potentially world-changing conflicts, the U.S. is hoping to find at least a small measure of common ground with China as China's top diplomat visits Washington this week. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)(AP/Andy Wong) ...

Amazon posts strong revenue and profits, says it’s in ‘best position’ it’s ever been before holidays

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon on Thursday reported strong revenue and profits from the summer months driven by growth in online sales and its advertising business. For the three months that ended on Sept. 30, the company said it earned $143.1 billion in revenue, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Amazon made $9.9 billion in profits, topping analysts’ expectations and sending its stocks higher in after-hours trading. In a prepared statement, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company had a strong quarter as its advertising business grew robustly and it improved its delivery speed. Deliveries to Amazon’s Prime customers have been getting faster under a model where warehouses in eight regions across the country serve smaller areas. On a call with reporters on Thursday, Amazon’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said, this year, packages were delivered at the fastest speed ever for U.S. customers. “We’re ready to make this a great holiday season for custom...

OP Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — OP Bancorp (OPBK) on Thursday reported net income of $5.1 million in its third quarter.The Los Angeles-based bank said it had earnings of 33 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $33.8 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $19.9 million, beating Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on OPBK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/OPBKSource

Denver weather: Freeze warning before winter storm watch

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay chilly Friday into the weekend before a winter storm is on track to bring Denver the first snow of the season.Higher snowfall totals will be in the mountains and foothills. A winter storm watch is in effect from Friday evening through Sunday morning. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Weather tonight: Chilly, a little breezy Thursday night, Denver will see a few passing clouds. Temperatures will be chilly and fall to the upper 20s. A freeze warning is in effect until noon Friday.Wind speeds will continue at 10-15 mph, gusting upward of 25 mph. This will drop wind chills to the upper teens and low 20s. Weather tomorrow: Cooler and gustyFriday will be cooler and breezy. Denver will reach a high in the lower 50s, about 10 degrees below normal for this time of year. Wind gusts will reach 20-25 mph at times.Looking ahead: Weekend snow and much colder temperaturesOn Saturday, the cooling trend will continu...

A European style of mountain climbing is taking root in the Colorado Rockies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

OURAY, Colo. (KDVR) - It is a way to climb mountains that began in World War I by the Italian Army as a tactical way to move troops.They call this method, via ferrata. In English, it means “the iron path."“The original via ferratas were these rungs drilled into the wall so they could climb through it, and then there would be a team that would actually remove the rungs behind them so they can get the strategic position. It’s pretty wild,” Logan Tyler, Basecamp Ouray founder and owner.Tyler is the one who designed, built and guides the Gold Mountain Via Ferrata in Ouray.“Colorado is kind of the hub for via ferrata in the country," he said.Opened for business in 2022, climbers traverse the mountain using hand and foot holds that have been drilled into the rock, perched high above the valley floor. Experience in mountain climbing is not required. Longmont outdoor school teaches students skills without instruction “That is the best part about via ferrata. It allows everybody to feel ...

Jonathan Majors’ accuser arrested in New York, won’t be prosecuted

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

(CNN) — The woman who accused actor Jonathan Majors of assaulting her during a dispute in March was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of assault and criminal mischief related to the same incident, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.Grace Jabbari, Majors’ former girlfriend, voluntarily surrendered to police in New York City and was given a desk appearance ticket to appear in court at a later date, the source said. The charges are both misdemeanors.Jabbari and her attorney have not publicly commented on the case, which will not be prosecuted. CNN has been unable to reach Jabbari.“The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has officially declined to prosecute the case against Grace Jabbari because it lacks prosecutorial merit. The matter is now closed and sealed,” Doug Cohen, a spokesman for the Manhattan DA, told CNN in a statement on Thursday.In a Sept. 21 court filing in the case against Majors, the DA’s office said it did not plan to prosecute Jabbari.Majors is ch...

Military officials say accused shooter was sent for mental evaluation after erratic behavior in July

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

Military officials said the 40-year-old man accused in connection with a pair of deadly shootings in Lewiston, Maine was previously sent for a mental evaluation after erratic behavior in July. Authorities identified Robert Card first as a person of interest and later as a suspect in the hours after investigators said he allegedly opened fire in Lewiston Wednesday night. Maine’s governor said at least 18 people were killed, with more than a dozen others injured. As a massive manhunt for Card continued Thursday, the scene was tense in Bowdoin, Maine where Card’s family has lived for generations. Asked if he was worried about his safety, Richard Goddard responded: “Absolutely.”“I don’t know why he took it out on the people he took it out on and I don’t know what’s stopping him from taking it out on whoever else he’s going to take it out on,” Goddard said.Like many Maine residents, Goddard owns guns. He said he knew Card was in the Army but said he had not seen him around...

Lewiston Democrat Jared Golden says he’s switching his position on banning assault weapons

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

LEWISTON, Maine — U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat, said Thursday he was reversing his position on banning assault weapons, saying a horrific mass shooting in his hometown led him to believe the firearms should be prohibited.Golden was one of four Democrats who voted in July 2022 against federal legislation that sought to ban certain types of semi-automatic weapons. But speaking to reporters inside Lewiston City Hall, Golden said after moments like the Wednesday mass shooting, “a leader is forced to grapple with things that are far greater than his or herself.”It’s too soon to tell if his switch will spark a movement, but he said he must try.“I have opposed efforts to ban deadly weapons of war, like the assault rifle used to carry out this crime,” he said. “The time has now come for me to take responsibility for this failure, which is why I now call on the United States Congress to ban assault rifles, like the one used by the sick perpetrator of this mass killing in...

Maine’s gun laws and consequences, explained

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

Maine has relatively lax firearms laws but also boasts one of the lowest firearms related deaths rates in the country.Maine does not have a “red flag” law which may have prevented a mass shooter in Lewiston from accessing the gun he used to kill more than a dozen, according to gun control advocacy groups, as early reporting indicates the shooter made specific threats of violence.“The state does not have an Extreme Risk law, also known as a ‘red flag’ law, to empower families and law enforcement to prevent tragedies before they happen,” Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun control lobbying group, writes of the state.A “yellow flag” system used in the state, that would have required the intervention of a medical professional and sworn testimony from a law enforcement official in order to remove the guns used in Wednesday’s shooting from the alleged killer’s possession, may have been helpful if implemented.“Though Maine has taken some steps to keep guns out of ...

Mike Preston’s Ravens mailbag: Answering questions about trade deadline, inconsistent offense, potential re-signings and more | COMMENTARY

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:45:36 GMT

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston will answer fans’ questions throughout the Ravens season. Coming off Baltimore’s 38-6 win in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, plenty of questions remain heading into a Week 8 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.Here’s Preston’s take:(Editor’s note: Questions have been edited for length and clarity.)With the trade deadline looming, is there a particular player/position that you think the Ravens should pursue to strengthen the roster? — Paul in OrlandoThe Ravens are in the same shape as several teams. They could use some help in many areas, including running back, offensive line and outside linebacker. That could change in a week or two, but right now the Ravens are 5-2 and there don’t seem to be any big names out there who would have a significant impact such as middle linebacker Roquan Smith did last year when he was acquired from the Chicago Bears. Except Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry. C...