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StealthGas: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — StealthGas Inc. (GASS) on Wednesday reported earnings of $16.8 million in its first quarter.The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of 44 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 45 cents per share.The ship owner serving the liquefied petroleum gas market posted revenue of $38.1 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $34.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GASS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GASSSource

Nuggets make Denver a hoops town with first trip to NBA Finals in 47 years

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

DENVER (AP) — It took 3,787 regular-season games and 29 trips to the playoffs, countless ripoffs of rainbow uniforms and even more ‘yeah, buts’ than any city should have to stomach. Finally, 47 seasons into an entertaining, often frustrating and almost always overlooked journey in the NBA, Denver is at the center of the basketball world.The Nuggets — yes, those sometimes-lovable and often-forgettable Nuggets — are in the NBA Finals.The way they made it says everything about their near half-century in the league, and just how different this team is from every Denver team, even the really good ones, that preceded it. Nuggets in the NBA Finals: Days and times for all games The Nuggets brushed aside their long-held irrelevance by completing their first sweep in 44 NBA playoff series. They did it against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that has caused them so much of their pain. Before the Western Conference finals, Denver was 0-7 in playoff series against the Lakers. Now, Denver is ...

Ex-Sunrise police officer charged with child pornography investigated for attending event with children present

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

A former Sunrise police officer accused of child pornography charges is now under investigation following reports of his presence at a party where children were present.Former Sunrise police officer Carl Haller, who was subject to restrictions including no contact with minors and no internet usage, left Broward County Jail in late February after posting bond, choosing not to comment on the matter.The 39-year-old ex-member of the SWAT team had been charged with viewing child sexual conduct, possessing child pornography on a computer, and tampering with evidence.Haller was terminated by the Sunrise Police last Thursday. However, the following day, he was seen attending a Fraternal Order of Police event aimed at supporting a Sunrise officer facing a health crisis.Confirming his presence, three officials from the city of Sunrise verified the authenticity of a photograph featuring Haller.The event took place at Commissioner Joseph Scutto’s pizza restaurant and was promoted as an al...

Leaping llama sets new world record for highest jump made by its kind

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

NORTHERN ITALY (WSVN) — An Italian llama made its mark on the Guinness World Records after he jumped to new heights.Boateng de Oro was on the Italian TV show Lo Show Dei Record Tuesday when his owner, a Guinness official, and the nation witnessed the incredible leap at 4 feet, 3 inches (1.30 meters). The talented camelid jumped over a wooden bar without touching it which broke the world record for the highest jump made by a llama that was set eight years ago by Caspa the Llama.Walter Mair, Boateng’s owner, lives with his record-breaking llama on his family farm in Soprabolzano, northern Italy, where they breed Arabian thoroughbreds, llamas and alpacas. Boateng received his name ‘de Oro’ after he was trained to be on a team of llama stallions that accompany people on scenic treks through the Italian Alps.

BSO search for missing 16-year-old girl from Pompano Beach

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate 16-year-old Raziah Peterson missing from Pompano Beach.According to detectives, Peterson was last seen at around 8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 16, in the 1300 block of Northwest 18th Drive in Pompano Beach. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and unknown color pants. Peterson is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. She has red hair and brown eyes.Anyone with information on Peterson’s whereabouts should contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764-4357.

Boris Johnson sacks lawyers after police referral over COVID rule-breaking claims

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

LONDON — Boris Johnson severed ties with the government-appointed lawyers who were set to represent him in the U.K.’s coronavirus inquiry, in the wake of a row over alleged breaches of lockdown rules.In a letter to the official probe into the U.K.’s handling of the pandemic, the ex-British prime minister wrote that he is “currently instructing new solicitors to represent me in the inquiry” and that he is now “unrepresented” as he seeks public funding for his legal bills.It comes after Johnson was referred to police for a second time when his own legal team raised concerns with the U.K. government’s Cabinet Office that he may have breached COVID lockdown rules.The former Conservative leader faces an investigation by the Metropolitan and Thames Valley Police following suggestions, first reported by the Times, that fresh potential incidents of rule-breaking were unearthed by his lawyers during preparations for the official inquiry.The news...

Emergency crews respond to Lynn Classical High School after victim stabbed

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

Authorities in Lynn are responding to a local high school after a person was reportedly stabbed.The Lynn Fire Department told 7NEWS its crews were sent to Lynn Classical High School around 10 a.m. as part of the response.Officials said there was one victim, but that details on the extent of their injuries were not yet known or whether the stabbing occurred inside or outside of the school.It has not yet been confirmed whether the victim was a student, staff member, or someone unrelated to the school. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Freetown police make arrest, continue to investigate after thousands of screws left on roadway

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

Freetown police are asking residents to report if they’ve gotten flat tires after driving in town as they investigate screws that were intentionally scattered on a busy roadway.For weeks, officials continuously found dozens of screws strewn about South Main Street multiple times, flattening the tires of passersby in the process.Police made an arrest in the case on Tuesday, taking 56-year-old Peter Vasconcellos into custody as their investigation continues, according to WPRI, “For someone to do this, it’s vindictive – they’re not thinking right,” said one local who ended up with a screw in their tire.The Freetown Highway Department said the road hazard was first brought to their attention when a local repair shop alerted them.“He said ‘maybe you want to go check out South Main Street because I’ve had like eight flats in the last hour,'” said highway surveyor Charles Macomber. “Came in, checked it out – found mayb...

Woman killed in hit-and-run collision

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Lemon Grove on Wednesday, authorities said.According to the San Diego Sheriff's Department, deputies were called out to a traffic crash at Broadway and Harris Street around 12:30 p.m. Authorities say upon arrival they found a 40-year-old woman who had been hit by a truck in the street. Bike rider struck by motorcyclist in crosswalk: police The woman, whose identity has not been released, died from her injuries. A witness told deputies at the scene that they saw a driver in a white truck, possibly a Ford F-150, hit her before fleeing the scene, said the sheriff's department. There is no further driver or additional suspect vehicle information at this time. Lemon Grove traffic deputies are handling the investigation.  Anyone with information related to this fatal hit-and-run crash incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Program allows incarcerated women to raise their children inside Canadian prisons

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:07:07 GMT

It may look like a typical university dorm room with a shared kitchen space and an entire hallway filled with private bedrooms but it’s actually the minimum-security unit at the Grand Valley Institute for Women, one of a handful of prisons for women in Canada.However, the prison, which is located in Kitchener, ON, is not only intended to house inmates, but the children of incarcerated women as well.The mother-child program was implemented in 2001 and allows eligible inmates to raise their infants and toddlers inside the prison as long as they can afford the costs of feeding and caring for their children.“These moms and children are living in the minimum unit,” explains Patrice Butts, the Mother-Child program coordinator at Grand Valley. “It looks like a really lovely dorm, and mom has an adjoining nursery with her baby. She walks outside. It’s not the image of what perhaps people are conjuring up.”Across Canada, over 150 women have participated since the program launched...