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No Mow May? Our gardening columnist says no

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard about the #NoMowMay movement that’s been gaining steam on social media and in eco-conscious circles these past few years.Started in 2019 by citizen scientists in the United Kingdom, the call for homeowners to abstain from mowing their lawns during the month has spread to other countries, including the U.S.The intention is admirable: Let your grass and weeds grow and bloom to provide food and shelter for essential pollinators like bees and butterflies early in the season, when such necessities may be scarce.Frankly, I think it’s a terrible idea.Some of those pollinators you set out to protect will likely get shredded up with the first mow of the season. Grass will no doubt get shaded by tall weeds, which can lead to fungal diseases. And weeds and invasive plants that take hold during the month won’t simply disappear once the mowing commences. That might lead people to apply chemical pesticides they wouldn’t otherwise use.And what about...

EngageSmart: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — EngageSmart Inc. (ESMT) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $4.1 million.The Braintree, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were 6 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 6 cents per share.The customer engagement software developer posted revenue of $88.4 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $86.6 million.For the current quarter ending in June, EngageSmart said it expects revenue in the range of $92.5 million to $93.5 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $380 million to $384 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks s...

Vulcan: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $120.7 million.On a per-share basis, the Birmingham, Alabama-based company said it had net income of 90 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were 95 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 64 cents per share.The construction materials company posted revenue of $1.65 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.58 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on VMC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VMCSource

Dream Finders Homes: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dream Finders Homes Inc. (DFH) on Thursday reported earnings of $49.1 million in its first quarter.The Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had profit of 45 cents per share.The homebuilder posted revenue of $769.4 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 DFH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DFHSource

BridgeBio Pharma: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — BridgeBio Pharma Inc. (BBIO) on Thursday reported a loss of $140.2 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Palo Alto, California-based company said it had a loss of 92 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 84 cents per share.The rare disease drug developer posted revenue of $1.8 million in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.2 million.BridgeBio Pharma shares have increased 89% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 73% 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 BBIO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BBIOSource

Huntington Ingalls: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $129 million.The Newport News, Virginia-based company said it had net income of $3.23 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3 per share.The shipbuilder posted revenue of $2.67 billion 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 HII at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HIISource

Cars.com: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Cars.com Inc. (CARS) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $11.5 million.The Chicago-based company said it had profit of 17 cents per share.The online automotive marketplace posted revenue of $167.1 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, Cars.com said it expects revenue in the range of $168 million to $170 million.Cars.com shares have risen 41% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 72% 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 CARS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CARSSource

Colorado counties among top 25 for longest lifespans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans have longevity in their corner, depending on the county. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute's County Health Rankings and Roadmaps has published a nationwide list of county-level life expectancies since 2010. This year's release shows eight of Colorado's counties among the top 25 nationwide in terms of life span. Colorado among the worst states in the country for drug use, study says Eagle, Grand, Lake, Ouray, Park, Pitkin, San Miguel and Summit counties rank among those, with Summit, Eagle and Pitkin counties each having life expectancies over 90 years old, each of them in the top five for lifespan. In Summit County, the lifespan is 93.5 years. CountyLifespanEagle County91.4Grand County86.6Lake County86.5Ouray County85.7Park County 85.6Pitkin County92.5San Miguel County93.6Summit County93.5These counties also have high-income levels, both relative to the rest of Colorado's counties and the rest of the nation's. Typically, higher inco...

Jamie Foxx shares his gratitude ‘for all the love’ as he recovers from ‘medical complication

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

(CNN) — Jamie Foxx is speaking out for the first time since his daughter Corinne Foxx released a statement last month that the actor was hospitalized due to an undisclosed “medical complication.”“Appreciate all the love,” Foxx posted on his verified Instagram feed on Wednesday, adding that he is “feeling blessed.”Celebrities such as DJ Khaled, AJ McClean and Ludacris all responded with messages of support for Foxx.The “Ray” actor’s message follows an announcement from FOX network, also shared on Wednesday, that Nick Cannon will be filling in as guest host on “Beat Shazam,” a music-related game show that Foxx hosts with his daughter Corinne.The network also announced that Kelly Osbourne will be filling in as guest DJ on the show.“Everyone at FOX Entertainment wishes Jamie well as he continues his recovery, and we greatly appreciate Nick’s willingness to jump in and help this summer,” the stateme...

Serbia police urge people to lock guns after school shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:02 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian police on Thursday urged citizens to lock up their guns after a 13-year-old boy used his father’s guns in a shooting rampage that killed eight of his fellow students and a school guard, sending shock waves through the nation.Thousands of people in Belgrade and other cities throughout the Balkan country lined up to lay flowers, light candles and leave toys to commemorate the victims of the shooting that happened in a central district in the Serbian capital on Wednesday morning.Many people cried and hugged outside the school as they stood in front of heaps of flowers, small teddy bears, a gray and pink toy elephant and a girl’s ballet shoes hung on the fence. Students from other Belgrade schools also came to the site in groups, standing in silence.Police said the teenager had planned the attack for a month, drew sketches of classrooms and made lists of children he planned to kill. The boy, who had visited shooting ranges with his father, too...