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Escándalo de corrupción, acusaciones de favoritismo y franquismo: Real Madrid y Barcelona, en guerra de palabras por el pasado fascista de España

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

(CNN) — Las tensiones entre Real Madrid y FC Barcelona, dos rivales acérrimos dentro y fuera del campo, dieron un giro inesperado e incendiario con los dos clubes envueltos en una guerra de palabras sobre qué institución estuvo más cerca de Francisco Franco durante el gobierno de 36 años del dictador en España.El trasfondo del embrollo es lo que se conoce como el ‘Caso Negreira’, un presunto escándalo de pago de árbitros que ha llevado acusaciones de corrupción a las puertas del Barcelona.Más de ocho semanas después de que se hiciese público el escándalo, el presidente del FCB, Joan Laporta, salió este lunes a defender al club catalán.Durante una conferencia de prensa de dos horas, que fue convocada para responder públicamente a las acusaciones de que el Barça pagó US$ $ 7,8 millones durante 17 años a José María Negreira, el exvicepresidente del Comité de Arbitraje del fútbol español, Laporta se apegó en gran medida a su guión en un principio.Hubo las esperadas neg...

Morgan Stanley: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Stanley (MS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $2.98 billion.The company, based in New York, said it had earnings of $1.70 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.67 per share.The investment bank posted revenue of $22.55 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $14.52 billion, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $13.91 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MSSource

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: DC-area residents can offload unneeded meds this Saturday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

Combing through your medicine cabinet might be a part of your spring cleaning, and there’s an opportunity to offload those unneeded medications Saturday at dozens of drop-off locations around the D.C. area.In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), D.C.-area agencies are encouraging residents to drop off needed prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.Drop-offs are free and confidential.The DEA says offloading those unwanted or expired meds can help reduce overdoses and make the community healthier.Dozens of locations in the D.C. area are participating, including those in:Fairfax CountyLoudoun CountyPrince William CountyArlington CountyMaryland Takoma ParkThere’s also a drop-off site locator on the DEA’s website.Participants can drop off tablets, capsules, patches and other forms of drugs. E-cigarettes and vaping devices (with the batteries removed) can be offloaded.However, needle...

Abbott: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. (AP) — ABBOTT PARK, Ill. (AP) — Abbott Laboratories (ABT) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $1.32 billion.The Abbott Park, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 75 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.03 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 98 cents per share.The maker of infant formula, medical devices and drugs posted revenue of $9.75 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.64 billion.Abbott expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.30 to $4.50 per share.Abbott shares have decreased 5% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has risen 8%. The stock has decreased 10% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks...

Travelers: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — The Travelers Cos. (TRV) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $975 million.The New York-based company said it had net income of $4.13 per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, came to $4.11 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $3.64 per share.The insurer posted revenue of $9.7 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.83 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TRV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TRVSource

Baker Hughes: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Baker Hughes Co. (BKR) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $576 million.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 57 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 28 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 26 cents per share.The oilfield services company posted revenue of $5.72 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.51 billion.Baker Hughes shares have fallen slightly since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 21% 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 BKR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BKRSource

Medina Alert: Truck wanted in deadly hit-and-run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KDVR) — Police in Fort Collins have issued a Medina Alert for a truck that is connected to a deadly hit-and-run where a pedestrian was hit by at least two vehicles. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is asking the community to be on the lookout for a dark-colored Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. According to the Fort Collins Police Services, on Tuesday at 11:39 p.m., officers responded to a pedestrian that was run over in the 900 block of East Mulberry Street just north of the Mantz neighborhood. Residents concerned about eroding stretch of US 285 The pedestrian, an adult man, died on scene. After an initial investigation, officers believe the pedestrian was hit by at least two different vehicles, neither of which stayed to check on the man or report the crash to police.Based on witnesses and evidence, police believe one of the cars involved is a Colorado Chevrolet truck.NOT AN ACTUAL PHOTO OF TRUCK. Police in Fort Collins have issued a Medina Alert for a tr...

Want to have an event at Casa Bonita? You can starting in August

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The official reopening date for the iconic Casa Bonita restaurant has still not been announced.It will be in May sometime, but no specific day has been shared yet.If you are thinking about having an event, Casa Bonita's website said it is taking booking requests for August through October.Here's how to request a booking for an event at Casa Bonita.Casa Bonita said the form is a request, not a reservation. Casa Bonita wants you to share your memories You will also need to complete your booking request a minimum of 14 days in advance and pre-purchase the food and beverages with a deposit and signed event agreement, Casa Bonita said on the booking form.Casa Bonita, which has been around since 1974, hasn’t been open since spring of 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Are people already waiting in line for Casa Bonita to reopen? In September 2021, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of “South Park”, entered into a purchase agreement to buy Casa Bonit...

Bill that could increase penalty for injuring K-9s moves forward in House

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

DENVER (KXRM) — A bill aiming to increase the penalty for injuring or killing a law enforcement K-9 or other governmental service animal has passed a House Judiciary Committee on a vote of 10-1.House Bill 23-1286, the “Increase Penalty Cruelty Police and Service Animals" bill, is also referred to as "Jinx's Law," and it aims to increase penalties and fines for cruelty and aggravated cruelty to service animals, certified police working dogs, and police working horses.The bill comes as a result of a petition by the family of K-9 Jinx, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office K-9 that was killed in the line of duty in April 2022. Police K-9 mugshot goes viral after accusations he stole officer’s lunch When asked what inspired the push for the bill, Julie Hancock, the wife of Jinx's handler Ronnie Hancock, said she was shocked to discover that K-9s were not recognized under current law as sworn officers, so the injury or killing of a K-9 did not come with the same penalties.Courtesy: Repr...

A horse, of course. Detroit police rescue lost horse Tuesday morning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:25:29 GMT

DETROIT (WXYZ) — It’s not every day Detroit police get to help in the rescue of a big four-legged friend.Police say they came to the rescue of a lost horse this Tuesday morning in the area of Joy and Roselawn.We’re told the horse was handed over to the mounted division and is currently in Clarkston.Detroit police say they’ve seen many different animals roaming the streets over the years, so they were not surprised to see a horse.Right now, police have no idea who the horse belongs to and are currently looking for the owner.The second precinct also came with the jokes today. “What do you call a horse that lives next door? A neighbor,” they tweeted out with the pictures in this story.