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Reagan National Airport reaches record for guns carried on, caught at security

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

More guns are being found in carry-on luggage and stopped at airport checkpoints this year at Reagan National Airport, reflecting a troublesome national trend recorded by the Transportation Security Administration.As of Nov. 23, TSA officers say they have stopped 30 guns from getting through DCA’s airport security in 2023, already reaching the previous record of most firearms caught in a year at the airport.“It is disappointing to see travelers continue to bring their guns to our checkpoints because in doing so they create a potentially dangerous situation through their own actions,” said John Busch, TSA’s federal security director at DCA. “Responsible gun owners know where their guns are and they know not to bring them to a checkpoint.”TSA officers at DCA stopped a traveler with this loaded handgun on August 11, 2023. (Courtesy Transportation Security Administration)Guns can be transported legally on a flight if they are checked in a locked, hard-sided case, declared to...

Amphenol: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (AP) — WALLINGFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amphenol Corp. (APH) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $513.9 million.The Wallingford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of 83 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, came to 78 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 74 cents per share.The maker of fiber-optic products posted revenue of $3.2 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.08 billion.For the current quarter ending in December, Amphenol expects its per-share earnings to range from 75 cents to 77 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $3.09 billion to $3.15 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $3.16 billion.Amphenol expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.94 to $2.96 per share, with ...

BOK Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — TULSA, Okla. (AP) — BOK Financial Corp. (BOKF) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $134.5 million.The bank, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said it had earnings of $2.04 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.12 per share.The Regional banking operator posted revenue of $815.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $499 million, also falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $517.4 million.BOK Financial shares have decreased 31% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 27% 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 BOKF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BOKFSource

HomeTrust Bancshares: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — HomeTrust Bancshares Inc. (HTBI) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $14.8 million.The Asheville, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of 88 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 79 cents per share.The holding company for HomeTrust Bank posted revenue of $70.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $50.8 million, which also beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $50 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HTBI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HTBISource

Norfolk Southern: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $478 million.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of $2.10. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.65 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.74 per share.The railroad posted revenue of $2.97 billion in the period, topping Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.94 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NSC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NSCSource

Not all Halloween treats come in wrappers. Some come in a pumpkin

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

For many kids, and some die-hard adults, the runup to Halloween is cause for elation. There’s the trying on of costumes, the laying in of a generous supply of candy for trick or treaters, and, of course, the pumpkin decorating.Carving pumpkins is messy work, but there is a built-in snack reward at the end. Don’t throw out those seeds – roast them!Not only are they delicious, but making your own crunchy pumpkin seeds means you get to make sure the amount of oil and salt remains within reason, and you also get to show your kids that not all snacks come in crinkly bags; sometimes they come in a pumpkin.Don’t bypass the cleaning step. If your seeds aren’t clean and dry, they won’t crisp up properly. First, scoop out all of the guts and seeds from your pumpkin. I like to use a large metal spoon for this. Place the whole mess in a bowl.Then remove the pumpkin guts from the seeds. Some kids will find the gloppiness gross in a yucky way, but some will find it gross in an enticing way....

Hurricane Otis weakens over southern Mexico after battering Acapulco

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Otis slammed into Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane early Wednesday, bringing dangerous winds and heavy rain to Acapulco and surrounding towns, stirring memories of a 1997 storm that killed dozens of people.A strong Category 2 storm by Wednesday morning, the hurricane was expected to continue to weaken quickly in Guerrero state’s steep mountains. But the 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters) of rain forecast, with as much as 15 inches (38 centimeters) possible in some areas, raised the threat of landslides and floods. Otis was about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north-northwest of Acapulco with its maximum sustained winds decreasing to 110 mph (175 kph) and moving at 10 mph (17 kph). The center of Otis is expected to move farther inland over southern Mexico through Wednesday night.Mexican authorities provided no immediate damage assessments as heavy rain continued to pound the area, but local media reported widesprea...

Lakeland Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — WARSAW, Ind. (AP) — Lakeland Financial Corp. (LKFN) on Wednesday reported net income of $25.3 million in its third quarter.The Warsaw, Indiana-based bank said it had earnings of 98 cents per share.The holding company for Lake City Bank posted revenue of $99.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $59.2 million, surpassing 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 LKFN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LKFNSource

Farmers National: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) on Wednesday reported net income of $13.3 million in its third quarter.The bank, based in Canfield, Ohio, said it had earnings of 36 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 40 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $64.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $43.6 million, falling short of 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 FMNB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FMNBSource

Boeing loses $1.6 billion on fewer deliveries of airliners and higher costs for Air Force One jets

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:31:03 GMT

Boeing reported a $1.64 billion loss for the third quarter on Wednesday as it delivered fewer copies of its best-selling plane and sunk more money into building two new Air Force One presidential jets.The aircraft maker lowered its forecast of 737 Max production to between 375 and 400 planes this year, down from a previous estimate of 400 to 450. Boeing said production and deliveries of 737s will be slowed as it does inspections and additional work to fix a pressure-sealing section of the planes.Boeing reported a $482 million loss in the quarter on a contract with the Air Force to build two new presidential jets because of higher estimated manufacturing costs. The company also lost $315 million on a satellite contract.The company, based in Arlington, Virginia, said that excluding special items it lost $3.26 per share in the quarter. Revenue rose 13% to $18.10 billion.Analysts expected the company to lose $3.18 per share on revenue of $18.01 billion, according to a FactSet survey of ...