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He lost his son to suicide after a ‘sextortion’ scam. Now this lawmaker is fighting to save other teens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey’s bill criminalizing sextortion is awaiting the governor’s signature after being passed in the state’s House and Senate.(Courtesy of Brandon Guffey) By Faith Karimi | CNNGavin Guffey sent a message to his younger brother and friends in the predawn hours of July 27 last year. It was short and cryptic: The heart-shaped symbol of love — <3 — on a black background.Minutes later, in a hallway bathroom a few steps from his room, the 17-year-old fatally shot himself. His father, Brandon Guffey, says he was at their home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, when he heard a loud thud. It sounded like someone had slammed a bowling ball to the floor.He rushed to the bathroom and found his oldest son bleeding on the floor between the tub and the toilet.For weeks, the grieving family searched for signs of anything they’d missed. Then they found out that scammers masquerading as a young woman had sent Gavin nude photos ...

Oakland teacher's union, OUSD reach tentative agreement ending strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Oakland teacher's strike has been called off for Monday. Regular school days for Oakland students will finally be back in session Tuesday with the Oakland School District calling Monday a transition day.As teachers prepare to vote finalize this new agreement which includes a lot of those common goods they asked for.Video from 2 a.m. Monday morning when a deal was reached show some Oakland teachers crying as the group finally met an agreement with the District. The deal that took more than seven days to make and kept 35,000 students out of class just weeks before the end of the school year.The District said Monday will be a transition day and while schools will be open today for students, teachers are not mandated to go back into the classroom until Tuesday.This new agreement is said to have historic pay raises, facility resources, reparations for Black students and resources for unhoused students, among other things."As mentioned, the Oakland schools wi...

Good Samaritan killed in hit-and-run in Fremont on Mother's Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) -- The search continues for the person who killed a Good Samaritan on Mother's Day. A woman and a man saw a disabled Chevy blocking the lanes of the off ramp from I-880 to Mission Boulevard around 2:40 a.m. Sunday.The pair helped get the car off the freeway and on to the shoulder and then parked behind the Chevy. The woman was standing between her car and the Chevy when a Ford pickup slammed into her car, moved it forward and hit the woman, killing her.The driver of the Chevy who the Good Samaritans were trying to help was arrested. California Highway Patrol officers said he was driving under the influence.The driver of the Ford pickup took off on foot. There is no suspect description.

Altisource: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

CHRISTIANSTED, Virgin Islands (AP) — CHRISTIANSTED, Virgin Islands (AP) — Altisource Asset Management Corp. (AAMC) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $3 million.On a per-share basis, the Christiansted, Virgin Islands-based company said it had net income of $1.68.The asset manager posted revenue of $2.1 million in the period.Altisource shares have more than tripled since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased sevenfold 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 AAMC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AAMCSource

CPI: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

EDGEWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — EDGEWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — CPI Aerostructures Inc. (CVU) on Monday reported profit of $983,000 in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Edgewood, New York-based company said it had profit of 8 cents.The maker of aircraft parts for the armed forces and defense contractors posted revenue of $22 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 CVU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CVUSource

ContraFect: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — ContraFect Corp. (CFRX) on Monday reported a loss of $1.4 million in its first quarter.The Yonkers, New York-based company said it had a loss of 69 cents per share.The company’s shares closed at $1.50. A year ago, they were trading at $259.20._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CFRX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CFRXSource

Cyprus, Israel working on deal for natural gas pipeline, processing plant in Cyprus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus and Israel are working on a deal to build a pipeline that will convey natural gas from both countries to the east Mediterranean island nation, where it will be liquefied for export by ship to Europe and potentially elsewhere, the Cypriot energy minister said Monday.Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou said Monday he would soon visit Israel to hammer out a formal agreement. Once the deal is signed, the pipeline could be completed in 18 months. It will take 2 ½ years to build a liquefaction plant on Cyprus once investors are secured.So far, five sizeable gas deposits have been discovered off Cyprus’ southern coastline. Israel has 11 such fields: the biggest, named Leviathan, contains an estimated 22 trillion cubic feet (623 billion cubic meters) of gas.Papanastasiou said he would meet later this month with energy companies licensed to explore for oil and gas inside Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone – include French Total, Italy’s Eni, ExxonMobil and Chevron...

Dorel Industries: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

WESTMOUNT, Quebec (AP) — WESTMOUNT, Quebec (AP) — Dorel Industries Inc. (DIIBF) on Monday reported a loss of $31.5 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Westmount, Quebec-based company said it had a loss of 97 cents.The maker of bicycles, child safety products and home furnishings posted revenue of $333.2 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 DIIBF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DIIBFSource

Broncos partner with new health care provider, rename training facility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos have signed a 10-year agreement with a new health care partner and renamed its training center.Monday morning, the team announced that it has partnered with Centura Health for a 10-year agreement as their official health care partner and naming rights holder for their training facility in Englewood.Previously, the Broncos worked with UCHealth as its health care partner for the past eight years. Chaos at Coors Field: Phillies’ Harper, Rockies’ Bird get tossed "We're excited to team up with Centura Health as part of this significant partnership highlighted by our training facility naming rights and, most importantly, a shared commitment to serving our community," Broncos President Damani Leech said. "Located only a short distance from our facility, Centura is a hometown organization aligned with the Broncos' values of prioritizing health and wellness for all Coloradoans. We look forward to a deep and meaningful relationship with Centura,...

Red Cross assists victims after massive fire displaces dozens in Pompano Beach apartment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:42 GMT

Fierce flames shot through an apartment building near Northwest Seventh Avenue off Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach and the Red Cross is now assisting 15 to 20 people that were displaced.Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene of a two-story building with 22 units after the blaze ignited around 2:45 a.m., Monday.According to officials, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze but many homes suffered smoke damage.Neighbors described chaos as they made their escape.Phylicia Eubanks said she was screaming in panic as she had no idea where she could go with her children.“I opened my back door and there was a bunch of black smoke,” she said. “I tried to go through my room door, but [the smoke] was worse. Then I just kept screaming, ‘I have kids,’ ‘Where do we go,’ and ‘How do we get out?’ several times.”More than half a dozen fire trucks blocked off the area as firefighters tackled the flames.Eubanks said she saw...