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Field narrows to 6 teams in Premier League’s relegation race

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

The math is changing in the scramble to avoid relegation from the Premier League.From an unlikely nine-team scrap at the end of March, the field looks to have slimmed to six candidates with a month to go in the season. And one of them already appears doomed.Southampton’s 11-year stay in the top division looks like ending, with the team having plunged to last place and six points adrift of safety after collecting only three points from its last eight games.Meanwhile, Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton and Bournemouth — all onto their second managers of the season — have found some form and results at the right time to seemingly pull clear of danger.It leaves five clubs likely battling to avoid the other two relegation spots alongside Southampton, and there are some big names in there.Like Everton, a nine-time English champion which has been in the top division in its various guises since 1954.Like Leicester, which was a league champion — at preseason odds of 5,000-1 — just seven yea...

Saia: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) — JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) — Saia Inc. (SAIA) on Friday reported first-quarter earnings of $76.1 million.On a per-share basis, the Johns Creek, Georgia-based company said it had profit of $2.85.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.68 per share.The trucking company posted revenue of $660.5 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $666.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SAIA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SAIASource

Madrid’s Modric injures thigh ahead of Copa final, CL semis

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has a left thigh injury that could make him a doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the club’s Champions League semifinal against Manchester City.Madrid said Friday that the 37-year-old Modric “had an injury to the back of his left thigh” without giving an estimate for how long he will need to recover. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said he doubts his key playmaker will be able to play the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna in Seville on May 6. The first leg of the Champions League semifinal against City is three days later. Ancelotti said Modric picked up the “small injury” during Tuesday’s 4-2 loss at Girona in the Spanish league that left it 11 points behind leader Barcelona.“This is soccer and these things happen,” Ancelotti said. “We hope to have him back for the games left, which are important.”Modric, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, has helped Madrid win five Champions League titles, including the club’s record-extending 14th European...

Exxon ups production to counter falling prices in record Q1

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

Exxon Mobil more than doubled its profit during the first quarter, producing more oil to overcome energy prices that have declined during a period of economic unease. Net oil and gas net production jumped by nearly 300,000 oil-equivalent barrels per day compared with the same period last year, which was marked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy prices. Exxon earned $11.43 billion, or $2.79 per share, for the three months ended March 31. Per-share adjusted earning were $2.83, topping Wall Street projections of $2.65, and it more than twice the $5.48 billion, or $1.28 per share, it earned during the first quarter last year. Exxon does not adjust its reported results based on one-time events such as asset sales. Revenue for the Irving, Texas-based company was $86.56 billion, down from $90.5 billion a year earlier, and just shy of analyst expectations. Net production was 3.8 million oil-equivalent barrels per day, up nearly 160,000 oil-equivalent barrels per day co...

Unsolved murder: Can you help solve this cold case from 2006?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Denver Police Department are working to solve a cold case murder from 17 years ago.The CBI said Regina Davis was found dead in a parking lot at 5140 Colorado Blvd. around 6:30 a.m. on April 10, 2006.Davis was last seen alive on April 7 during the early evening hours. Documents show rock-throwing suspect said they were ‘blood brothers’ after spree Investigators said Davis spent time in the area of Bruce Randolph Street between Downing and York. At the time of her murder, she was staying near 40th and Colorado Boulevard.To this day, here murder remains unsolved. No suspect information has been released.If you have information about this case, please contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or submit a tip online.Investigating cold cases“Their voices may now be silent . . . those who may know the truth are not,” the Colorado Bureau of Investigation shared as a part of its mission as it works to assis...

Severe storms to strike the South again as millions in Texas could see damaging winds and hail

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

(CNN) — Parts of the South are yet again at risk of facing severe storms Friday that could bring damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes to millions in north-central Texas.More than 12 million people in Texas, including across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, are under a significant risk for severe thunderstorms, according to the Storm Prediction Center.The storm’s most extreme impacts — which include damaging winds and hail at least 2 inches wide– are expected to hit north-central Texas between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT, forecasters at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said.The looming conditions led the Storm Prediction Center to issue what it calls an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms alert, a severity designation at Level 3 of 5, for those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.“Large hail will be the primary threat with supercells, with a couple of instances of 3+ inch stones possible,” the prediction center warned.Elsewhere, th...

‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ lacks enough magic to truly take flight

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

(CNN) — “Peter Pan & Wendy” wants to conjure magic but turns out to be low on fairy dust, yielding a dreary live-action adaptation of the 1953 movie that transforms Neverland into what vaguely feels like a discount version of Pandora. Modest narrative upgrades help lift the Disney+ film above the service’s recent “Pinocchio,” but clearing that very low bar amounts to damnation with faint praise.There have been numerous live-action renderings of J.M. Barrie’s classic, from “Hook” to “Peter Pan” to simply “Pan” — plus “Finding Neverland,” which cast Johnny Depp as Barrie in a touching look at the play’s origins.Other than a few welcome and necessary changes to rid the Disney animated film of more problematic elements, and a bit more backstory explaining this Captain Hook (Jude Law) and his semi-depressed demeanor, this version pretty closely adheres to the basic blueprint, ponderi...

James Corden bids an emotional farewell to ‘The Late Late Show’

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

(CNN) — After eight years and multiple Emmy awards, James Corden’s time as host of “The Late Late Show” has come to an end.The English presenter and actor announced his departure from the show, which was home to popular segments such as “Carpool Karaoke,” last April. He later revealed that his desire to spend more time with his family prompted the move.“It was going to be a journey, an adventure. I never saw it as my final destination,” Corden said at the time.On Thursday night, the 44-year-old comic got emotional as he prepared to vacate the seat that made him a household name. The prime-time special featured A-list guests Harry Styles, Adele and Will Ferrell and a surprise video message from President Joe Biden, and Corden’s parents were in the audience.While his decision to leave the show during a successful run on US late-night television had surprised many, Corden revealed that “one positive” of leaving the show ...

Victim identified, suspect arrested in connection with homicide investigation on Northampton Street in Boston

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

A victim has been identified and a suspect arrested in connection with a homicide investigation at 155 Northampton Street in Boston, according to police. Officers responding to a call for a person in cardiac arrest on Nov. 29, 2022 at 9:45 p.m. found a 55-year-old man, identified as Robert Lee Scott of Boston. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. On April 21, the Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death as a homicide and the cause of death being sharp force injury to the heart, officials say. Investigators have since since identified the suspect as 57-year-old Tanya Kelley of Boston. She was arrested on Thursday and will be arraigned on a murder charge in Boston Municipal Court.Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.   

Transit Police: 5 juveniles dump woman’s groceries out, throw items at her at Broadway MBTA station

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:07 GMT

Five juveniles are accused of dumping a woman’s groceries out and throwing items at her face and head at the Broadway MBTA station on Thursday, according to Transit Police. Police say the incident happened around 4 p.m. and the juveniles were unprovoked. The suspects fled following the attack. The victim was taken to a hospital for a facial injury. The incident remains under investigation and police say they are working to identify and arrest the suspects. https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1651917140436439043