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SmarFinancial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — SmartFinancial Inc. (SMBK) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $11.5 million.The Knoxville, Tennessee-based bank said it had earnings of 68 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 60 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $60.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $42.9 million, which missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $43.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SMBK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SMBKSource

Severe solar storm creates dazzling auroras farther south

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An intense solar storm has the northern lights gracing the skies farther south than usual. A blast of superhot material from the sun late last week hurled scorching gases known as plasma toward Earth at nearly 2 million mph (3 million kph), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday. Earth felt the brunt of the storm Sunday, according to NOAA, with forecasters warning operators of power plants and spacecraft of the potential for disruption. Auroras were reported across parts of Europe and Asia. In the U.S., skygazers took in the sights from Wisconsin, Washington state, Colorado, California, New Mexico and even Arizona — mostly a reddish glow instead of the typical green shimmer. “I don’t want any expectations of these green curtains moving back and forth” so far south, said Bill Murtagh, program coordinator at the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado. Although conditions have eased, auroras might still be vi...

Virginia driver’s licenses get new look: Can you spot the state insect?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

Virginia’s new driver’s license design. (Courtesy Virginia DMV)Starting Monday, Virginia is rolling out new designs for driver’s licenses and ID cards.The new designs incorporate enhanced security features that make them more difficult to counterfeit, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. They also feature some new design elements, aiming to “illustrate the beauty of iconic Virginia imagery.”Virginia’s license design was last updated in 2009.The new licenses depicts the inside of the Virginia State Capitol rotunda. (The old license design featured the outside of the state capitol). In addition, the new design shows off the American Dogwood, the official state flower, which is displayed in the center of the rotunda. The new design also features images of Virginia’s official insect, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.“The attractive design elements are actually layers of state-of-the-art security features,” said DMV Comm...

Bank of NT Butterfield & Son: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd. (NTB) on Monday reported net income of $62.2 million in its first quarter.The bank, based in Hamilton, Bermuda, said it had earnings of $1.24 per share.The community bank posted revenue of $184.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $147.5 million, which beat 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 NTB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NTBSource

2 more rock attacks reported, video sought from homes, cars

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Residents and drivers in parts of Jefferson and Boulder counties are asked to check their surveillance video from last Wednesday night after more people came forward in the rock attack investigation.Another two vehicles were reportedly involved in a series of roadway rock attacks on the night of April 19, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The attacks, now seven accounted for, led to the death of a 20-year-old woman and hurt two other drivers. ‘All of a sudden, my front windshield exploded’: Victim describes rock attack On Monday, the Sheriff's Office said the two additional attacks were both on Highway 93. One was reported on Thursday, while another was reported over the weekend. All but one of the cases so far involved a single, large rock. The outlier case, on Highway 93 near Highway 128, involved a clump of smaller rocks, but investigators say they are still considering the incident related until they determine otherwise.Video ...

Sanders sees numerous Colorado players enter transfer portal

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders saw a number of players stampede to the transfer portal, including a holdover wide receiver who was the standout in Colorado’s sold-out spring game over the weekend.Wideout Montana Lemonious-Craig turned in an impressive performance Saturday at Folsom Field for the Buffaloes, which was highlighted by his 98-yard touchdown catch. A day later, Lemonious-Craig was among a migration of players departing the program that Coach Prime was brought in to rebuild on the heels of a 1-11 season. What to expect from the Tuesday-Wednesday snowstorm By Monday, others who announced on social media they will enter the portal include receivers Jordyn Tyson and Chase Sowell, outside linebacker Shakaun Bowser, defensive backs Tyrin Taylor and Jason Oliver, running back Deion Smith and offensive lineman Alex Harkey.Since his arrival, Sanders has been overhauling the Buffaloes roster through the portal. He brought with him from Jackson State his quarter...

Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News on Monday ousted prime-time host Tucker Carlson, whose stew of grievances and political theories about Russia and the Jan. 6 insurrection had grown to define the network in recent years and make him an influential force in GOP politics.Fox said that the network and Carlson had “agreed to part ways,” but offered no explanation for the stunning move, saying that the last broadcast of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” aired last Friday. Carlson ended the show by saying, “We'll be back on Monday.”The break comes amid a cascade of bad legal news for Fox and Carlson. A week ago, Fox agreed to pay more than $787 million to settle a lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over the network's airing of false claims following the 2020 presidential election — shortly before Carlson was expected to be called to testify.CBS' “60 Minutes” on Sunday aired a report about a man caught up in a Jan. 6 conspiracy theory who said Carlson was “obsessed” with him, and whose lawyer has put Fox ...

High court denies energy companies' appeals in climate suits

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected appeals from oil and gas companies that are fighting lawsuits from state and local governments over whether they can be held responsible for harms resulting from global warming.The justices handed the companies a setback in their legal fight with city, county and state governments that want the cases to be heard in state courts, where both sides agree the governments stand a better chance of winning large damage awards. The companies want the cases moved to federal courts. What to expect from the Tuesday-Wednesday snowstorm Monday's orders from the high court affected cases from California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Rhode Island. But more than a dozen similar suits are pending in state courts around the country claiming that oil and gas produced by the companies led to greenhouse gas emissions, which contributed to global climate change and caused harm locally.In 2021, the justices ruled for the companies in an earlier phase...

Famous bands and musicians from Colorado

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With legendary music venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre among others, it is no wonder that many artists and bands have come out of the Centennial State.Some of the following artists were born and raised in the state, while others made it their home later in life.John DenverIt would not be a proper list of famous Colorado musicians without John Denver.Denver was not born in Colorado, but he was as familiar with the state as anyone who was -- if not more so. He was also not born bearing the state capital's name -- being born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. -- but he chose it. Famous actors from Colorado One of Denver's most iconic songs, "Rocky Mountain High," is recognized as one of Colorado's two official state songs.Philip BaileyYou have very likely heard Denver-born Philip Bailey's voice at least once in your life.While the band Earth, Wind & Fire was started in Chicago, Bailey was an early member and served as a lead singer along with founder Maurice Whit...

Cleaning company offers a helping hand to officer after historic floods free of charge

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:01:59 GMT

After historic flooding devastated an officer’s home, Disaster Services, a cleaning company didn’t hesitate to provide some much-needed aid. The officer is known as a hero to his community and this time someone else came to his rescue. Officer Jose Frank Delgado is counting his blessings after historic flood waters ravaged his Dania Beach home less than two weeks ago. “It just kept on coming, it wouldn’t stop,” said Delgado.“When I got here it was maybe about 3 or so foot of water, so I was able to get in the house. As the night progressed it wouldn’t stop, it just kept coming up. Once I knew it was coming in the house, it was nothing we could do,” said DelgadoWith help from his wife and daughter, the Delgado family tried their best to keep as much water out of the home as possible. They used towels, sheets and even clothing but it was useless as water poured in. “The lights started to flicker, at that point, we had to shut off t...