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How many kids receive state help for neglect and abuse? Md. council says they don’t know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Maryland Child Protective Services evaluates thousands of potential cases of child neglect, abuse and mistreatment each year to determine what actions are needed to protect some of the state’s most vulnerable population: its youth.But according to a Wednesday discussion during a Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families meeting, there are holes in the state data reporting and it’s currently unclear how many families and children receive services to protect kids from mistreatment.Dr. Wendy Lane, chair of the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (SCCAN), provided a briefing to the joint committee about the history of the council, which was established to evaluate state agencies’ effectiveness regarding child protective services, and gave lawmakers updates on child well-being in the state.But according to Lane, SCCAN is facing...

El huracán Norma se eleva a categoría 3 y se prevé que toque tierra el fin de semana en el noroeste de México

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

(CNN Español) — El huracán Norma se fortaleció este jueves por la mañana para convertirse en categoría 3 en la escala Saffir-Simpson, según informó el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) de México en su cuenta de X, antes Twitter.Según la actualización de las 8:00 am ET del SMN, el huracán se localizó esta mañana a 405 kilómetros al suroeste de playa Pérula, en Jalisco. Los vientos máximos sostenidos llegan a los 195 kilómetros por hora.De seguir su trayectoria, de acuerdo con las autoridades, el huracán tocaría tierra en Cabo San Lucas durante el fin de semana en el estado de Baja California Sur, al noroeste del país. Además, advierten que se pueden formar trombas marinas y alto oleaje.De acuerdo con la actualización, estas son las condiciones climáticas que se esperan:Lluvias puntuales intensas en Jalisco y Colima.Lluvias muy fuertes en Nayarit, Michoacán y Guerrero.Por estas condiciones, en esos estados se podrían incrementar los niveles de ríos y arroyos, y provocar desl...

Neymar será operado tras romperse el ligamento cruzado anterior con Brasil

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

(CNN) — La superestrella del fútbol brasileño Neymar será operado tras romperse el ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) y el menisco de la rodilla izquierda, según confirmó su club, el Al-Hilal.El jugador, de 31 años, se lesionó este martes durante la derrota por 2-0 de Brasil contra Uruguay.Tras disputar el balón con el uruguayo Nicolás de la Cruz, Neymar cayó al suelo agarrándose la rodilla justo antes del descanso. Recibió atención médica durante varios minutos antes de ser retirado del campo en camilla.“Las pruebas médicas a las que fue sometido Neymar, confirmaron la lesión de ligamento cruzado anterior y rotura de menisco en la rodilla, pasará por el quirófano y luego por un programa de tratamiento que se determinará más adelante”, anunció el equipo en X, antes conocido como Twitter. “Vuelve más fuerte @neymarjr ”.Todo lo que dejó la doble fecha de las eliminatorias sudamericanasEl club no dijo cuánto tiempo se espera que el brasileño esté fuera de ju...

Cass: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cass Information Systems Inc. (CASS) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $7.4 million.On a per-share basis, the St. Louis-based company said it had net income of 54 cents.The invoice and payment management company posted revenue of $49.2 million in the period.Cass shares have declined 19% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased nearly 6% 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 CASS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CASSSource

Ben Stokes ‘in a good place’ as he targets return for England vs. South Africa at Cricket World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Ben Stokes declared himself ready Thursday to play in England’s crucial Cricket World Cup match against South Africa after missing the first three games because of injury.Stokes, the match-winner in the 2019 final, has been struggling with a hip problem sustained a week before the World Cup and missed the losses to New Zealand and Afghanistan, which came either side of a win over Bangladesh.England next faces the Proteas on Saturday with its title defense on the rocks.“It was a frustrating little niggle to get before the tournament,” the test captain told the BBC before a training session at the Wankhede Stadium, “but I have worked very hard to get back to where I am and I am making myself ready to be available for selection.“We have had a few days off since the last game and the first training session here in Mumbai. I’ll give it a good push but, yes, I think everything is pretty good. I am in a good place.”England will hope Stokes’ retu...

BCB Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — BCB Bancorp Inc. (BCBP) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $6.7 million.The bank, based in Bayonne, New Jersey, said it had earnings of 39 cents per share.The community bank posted revenue of $50.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $27.1 million, missing Street forecasts.BCB Bancorp shares have fallen 38% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 38% 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 BCBP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BCBPSource

Badger Meter: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Badger Meter Inc. (BMI) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $26 million.On a per-share basis, the Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of 88 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 76 cents per share.The manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow posted revenue of $186.2 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $172.8 million.Badger Meter shares have risen 24% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 39% 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 BMI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BMISource

Home BancShares: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Home BancShares Inc. (HOMB) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $98.5 million.The Conway, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 47 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 47 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $337.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $245.4 million, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $245.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HOMB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HOMBSource

'Snow was deeper than I was tall': Woman treks up 14er with just her arms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Last weekend, a bilateral above-knee amputee climbed Handies Peak, a 14,058-foot-tall mountain. The plan was to start climbing on Thursday, Oct. 12, and summit on Friday, but that was before blizzard conditions and below-freezing temperatures moved in.Mandy Horvath set out for Lake City on Wednesday night with her hiking partner, Robin Bridgewater. Due to blizzard conditions on the peak, the duo started Friday and made it to base camp at about 10,000 feet. World record-holding Coloradan hikes 14er with just her arms "Going to bed that night, it was about 20 degrees in the tent," said Hovarth.Mandy Horvath on Handies (Photo credits: Robin Bridgewater)Mandy Horvath on Handies (Photo credits: Robin Bridgewater)Mandy Horvath and Robin Bridgewater on Handies (Courtesy of Mandy Horvath)Mandy Horvath on Handies (Photo credits: Robin Bridgewater)Mandy Horvath on Handies (Photo credits: Robin Bridgewater)Mandy Horvath on Handies (Photo credits: Robin Bridgewater)Mandy Horv...

Pfizer more than doubles price of lifesaving Covid-19 medication Paxlovid as US transitions out of pandemic phase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:33 GMT

(CNN) — The price of the lifesaving Covid-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid will more than double as the United States transitions out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, drugmaker Pfizer said Wednesday.The list price, before insurance, will be $1,390 for a five-day course, Pfizer said in a statement. That’s 2.6 times higher than the $530-per-course price paid by the US government, which provided Paxlovid free to patients during the pandemic. The Wall Street Journal first reported the new price.Pfizer noted that the list price “does not necessarily reflect the price a patient will pay” and said it’s working to secure health insurance arrangements that would come with low out-of-pocket costs to patients. The company also said it would offer assistance with copays for people who qualify, which could bring their out-of-pocket costs to nothing.People with Medicare or Medicaid or who are uninsured will be able to get Paxlovid for free through 2024 via a patient assistance program...