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Hip-hop was born in the Bronx amid poverty, despair. 50 years later, there’s pride, still hard times

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

BRONX, NEW YORK (AP) — Before it was a global movement, it was simply an expression of life and struggle: a culture that was synonymous with hardship and suffering, but also grit, resilience and creativity. Hip-hop rose from the ashes of a borough ablaze with poverty, urban decay and gang violence. It was music that “had the sound of a city in collapse, but also had an air of defiance,” said Mark Naison, history professor at Fordham University in the Bronx. Block parties and the various elements of hip-hop served as an outlet for creativity and an escape from the hardships of daily life.The four foundational elements of hip-hop — DJing or turntablism, MCing or rapping, B-boying or break dancing and graffiti “writing” — emerged from the Bronx as a “cultural response to a community that was institutionally abandoned,” said Rodrigo Venegas, also known as “Rodstarz” of the hip-hop duo Rebel Diaz, made up of two Chilean brothers in the Bronx. “You want to cut our art programs? We’r...

Geo Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Geo Group Inc. (GEO) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $29.6 million.The Boca Raton, Florida-based company said it had net income of 20 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time items, came to 24 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 20 cents per share.The private prison operator posted revenue of $593.9 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $588.3 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Geo Group said it expects revenue in the range of $588 million to $603 million.The company expects full-year revenue of $2.4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GEO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GEOSource

Lumber Liquidators: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. (LL) on Wednesday reported a loss of $39 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said it had a loss of $1.35. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.28 per share.The hardwood floors retailer posted revenue of $236.4 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 LL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LLSource

Hip-hop turns 50, reinventing itself and swaths of the world along the way

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — It was born in the break, all those decades ago — that moment when a song’s vocals dropped, instruments quieted down and the beat took the stage. It was then that hip-hop came into the world, taking the moment and reinventing it. Something new, coming out of something familiar.At the hands of the DJs playing the albums, that break moment became something more: a composition in itself, repeated in an endless loop, back and forth between the turntables. The MCs got in on it, speaking their own clever rhymes and wordplay over it. So did the dancers, the b-boys and b-girls who hit the floor to break-dance. It took on its own visual style, with graffiti artists bringing it to the streets and subways of New York City.It didn’t stay there, of course. A musical form, a culture, with reinvention as its very DNA would never, could never. Hip-hop spread, from the parties to the parks, through New York City’s boroughs and then the region, around the country and the world.A...

Douglas County voters will decide fate of school funding plans in November

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Tuesday night, the Douglas County School board voted unanimously to put two school funding proposals on the November ballot -- a $66 million mill levy override and a $484 million bond measure.According to the school district, the mill levy override would help fund teacher pay and school security, including school resource officers.  Renters now have more rights in Colorado District officials said teachers within Douglas County currently make $15,000-$20,000 less than neighboring districts. So, the mill levy override would help Douglas County provide more competitive pay to recruit and retain teachers and stuff, said the district.The $484 million dollar bond measure would help with construction to reduce overcrowding, add school safety upgrades and create more career and tech education opportunities for students.“The future of Douglas County is literally sitting in the classrooms today. You may have heard that the Douglas County School District is the...

Do people have to respect 'no trespassing' signs in Colorado?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While you might know the general idea of what trespassing is, you may not know the specifics and what might happen if you do it.Colorado's laws against trespassing are fairly broad, but essentially, trespassing is unlawfully and knowingly entering or remaining on someone's property without their consent.What is considered trespassing in Colorado?What is considered trespassing can range from staying in a hotel lobby after being told to leave to ignoring a fence on someone's property and entering anyway.There are three different levels of severity of criminal trespass in the state. First-degree criminal trespassing is the most severe and third-degree criminal trespassing is the least.When it comes to property, third- and second-degree criminal trespass are both considered petty offenses, so the maximum sentence you can face if convicted is six months in state prison and/or a $500 fine. ‘The brr is back’: Farmers’ Almanac releases winter forecast for Colorado The law...

Denver weather: Plenty of sunshine for middle of week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Front Range heads into the middle of the week with plenty of sunshine and very comfortable highs in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Plenty of sunshineThe middle of the workweek looks great for Denver with abundant sunshine. ‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado touches down in Yuma Winds will become brisk in the afternoon, especially in the mountains, with mild highs in the lower to middle 80s.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Aug. 9. Weather tonight: Clear and seasonalSkies stay clear overnight Wednesday with the breezy winds lingering. Low temperatures tonight will dip into the seasonal averages at 60 degrees.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Aug. 9. Looking ahead: Warming up and weekend rainAll that sunshine stays through Thursday afternoon with seasonal highs in the upper 80s. Friday finishes off the workweek with a few clouds, highs near 90 degrees, and a small chance for an afternoon storm. Denver airport ground stops rise for summer travel...

Downed A/C unit halts elective surgeries at Miami VA Healthcare System amid excessive heat warnings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

According to The Miami Herald, elective surgeries have been temporarily suspended at the Miami VA Healthcare System due to a malfunctioning air conditioning (A/C) unit. The disruption comes at a time when Miami-Dade County is grappling with persistent excessive heat warnings.The Miami VA Healthcare System informed the Miami Herald on Tuesday that a malfunctioning A/C unit forced the hospital to halt all elective surgeries. Hospital officials stated that efforts are underway to fix the issue, with maintenance crews working diligently to restore normal operations. In the meantime, patients who had scheduled elective surgeries will have their procedures rescheduled based on their medical needs. Some surgeries have been relocated within the facility, located at 1201 NW 16th St., in order to minimize potential risks and ensure patient safety.The Miami Herald also stated that one of the facility’s primary chillers went offline while workers conducted a routine clean-up. Nurses told ...

No injuries reported after light pole falls on transit bus in NW Miami-Dade

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

No injuries were reported after an incident involving a Miami-Dade Transit bus sparked a response from local authorities in Northwest Miami-Dade.On Tuesday, just after 5 p.m., Miami-Dade police units responded to the scene of Northwest 103rd Street and 27th Avenue after a light pole fell onto a Miami-Dade Transit bus. While the bus was occupied at the time of the incident, reports confirmed that there were no injuries sustained by passengers or the driver. The exact circumstances leading to the light pole’s collapse are currently under investigation by authorities. It is yet to be determined whether adverse weather conditions, equipment failure, or other factors contributed to the incident.

Turtle takes unexpected stroll into Iron Knight Gym in Port Saint Lucie

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla. (WSVN) — In an unusual turn of events, a turtle managed to bypass membership requirements and ventured into the Iron Knight Gym through an open garage door earlier this week. The incident left the gym manager amused as the reptile roamed around the exercise facility.Nikki Baker, unexpectedly found herself in a unique workout session as she attempted to guide the uninvited tortoise back outdoors. Armed with nothing but a towel, Baker gently coaxed the tortoise away from the gym equipment.“It’s a turtle. I don’t know if I should pick you up; I don’t want you to snap at me. And I don’t want to hurt you,” Baker said. She continued to express her surprise, stating, “You always think turtles are slow, but no, this guy was going.”The tortoise eventually heeded the manager’s efforts and left the premises.