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Harriette Cole: I have a bad feeling about her boyfriend. What should I do?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have noticed that my good friend’s boyfriend watches me a little too closely.We spend a lot of time together because my friend and I hang out a lot. Since we both have partners, we invite them to be with us.At first I thought this was really nice for friends who are now couples to hang out together. But there’s something creepy about her boyfriend. I sense it, but I don’t really know what to do.I don’t want to spoil this chance for the four of us to be couple-friends. I’ve never had that before.I just wonder if he will try to make a move or something if we are ever alone in a room. He has not done anything like that. It’s just a feeling I have.How should I address this?Give Me the CreepsRelated ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: The whole team can see her immodest photo during video calls Advice | Harriette Cole: I’ve had a privileged life, and the class assignment calls for hardship Advice | ...

Capstar Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Capstar Financial Holdings Inc. (CSTR) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $6.4 million.The Nashville, Tennessee-based bank said it had earnings of 30 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 40 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $42.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $29.5 million, also falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $30.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CSTR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CSTRSource

Player of the Week: Clarke County’s Christopher LeBlanc

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

Each week, WTOP picks one student athlete to be featured on-air and online as our Player of the Week. This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is senior Christopher LeBlanc of Clarke County High School in Berryville, Virginia.Chris has earned six varsity letters in two sports during his time at Clarke County, four in soccer and two in football. As a three-year soccer starter at midfield and attacking positions, his play on the field has earned him plenty of postseason awards, as well.This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is senior Christopher LeBlanc of Senior Clarke High School in Virginia. (Courtesy Christopher LeBlanc)As a sophomore, Chris earned First Team All-District and All-Region. During his junior year, the team captured the Class Two State Championship, while he earned First Team All-District, Region and All-Area, along with Second Team All-State.Currently, the soccer team is undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the state.Chris has also succeeded on the football field, punt...

SAP: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

WALLDORF, Germany (AP) — WALLDORF, Germany (AP) — SAP SE (SAP) on Friday reported first-quarter earnings of $513.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Walldorf, Germany-based company said it had profit of 44 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.16 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.20 per share.The business software maker posted revenue of $7.98 billion in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.97 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SAP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SAPSource

Investar: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Investar Holding Corp. (ISTR) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $3.8 million.The bank, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, said it had earnings of 38 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 51 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 57 cents per share.The holding company for Investar Bank posted revenue of $32.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $21.2 million, which also did not meet Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ISTR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ISTRSource

Officials: US to begin training Ukrainian troops on the Abrams tank in coming weeks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) — Officials: US to begin training Ukrainian troops on the Abrams tank in coming weeks.Source

Capital Bancorp: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Capital Bancorp, Inc. (CBNK) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $9.7 million.The Rockville, Maryland-based bank said it had earnings of 68 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $49.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $40.5 million, which fell short of Street forecasts.Capital Bancorp shares have declined 29% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 26% 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 CBNK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CBNKSource

Paratici resigns at Tottenham after losing appeal in Italy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Fabio Paratici, Tottenham’s managing director of football, resigned Friday after losing his appeal against a 30-month ban for his part in a false accounting scandal involving former club Juventus.Paratici, who had been in the position at Tottenham since 2021, would have been expected to play a key role in identifying and hiring the successor to Antonio Conte, who was fired last month and hasn’t yet been replaced by a permanent manager.Paratici took a leave of absence ahead of the appeal hearing after his ban was extended worldwide by FIFA last month. He was one of the officials handed bans from soccer activities when Juventus was hit with a 15-point penalty following an investigation by Turin public prosecutors into alleged false bookkeeping.Juventus denied wrongdoing and also appealed to Italy’s highest sports court within the Italian Olympic Committee, known as CONI. On Thursday, a panel referred the case back to the Italian soccer federation’s appeals court an...

U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab says he will resign following an investigation into bullying complaints

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab says he will resign following an investigation into bullying complaints.Source

Burglars crash into Pompano Beach business attempting to steal guns

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:26:04 GMT

Burglars used a car to crash into a building along the 1300 block of Southwest First Court, just off West Atlantic Boulevard. The incident happened on Friday, just before 3 a.m., and the manager of the business said the vehicle rammed into the property in an attempt to steal guns.The manager of the Declaration Defense gun range said a driver tried to smash their way into the gated section of the business to create an opening to steal the supplies inside. According to the manager, when the burglar crashed into the building, the vehicle became stuck, which led the criminals to flee on foot empty-handed.The Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and has since contacted crews to tow away the damaged car. Deputies searched the car wreck and building for clues.Video footage displayed the damage that showed a gate far from its original placement and rubble from the crash on the floor of the gun range.Investigations are currently underway to determine the people involved in t...