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Another weekend of deadly shootings leaves DC officials calling for action

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

A D.C. Council member says the city could be doing more to curb crime after another deadly weekend of shootings.Ward 1 Council member Brianne Nadeau said multiple shootings on Saturday — including incidents on U Street and Adams Morgan — highlight ongoing public safety issues the District faces. According to Nadeau, she’s already planning to discuss safety issues in depth at upcoming meetings in the days and weeks ahead.“There’s too much violence in our community right now, and it’s really scary for residents — and it’s not OK,” she told WTOP. “It’s not OK to bring your guns to the District of Columbia and use them against people.”Nadeau said all D.C. entities have a commitment to end this recent crime wave and are working together to achieve that goal. But she admitted that there needs to be more synergy between departments.“It needs to be about how all of our different entities are working together to resolve crime issues, not just MPD,” Nadeau said.&...

After Sunday night’s rain, Monday evening expected to bring more severe storms to DC area

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages.After Sunday night brought thunderstorms to the D.C. region that dared to keep Beyoncé waiting, Monday evening’s forecast is not looking sunnier, with risks for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and hail.The National Weather Service warns that there is an enhanced risk for severe storms in the D.C. area later today — level 3 out of 5, in terms of severity — with the risk of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and large hail possible. The storms will be moving from west to east from 2 to 9 p.m.It’s a high impact severe weather day across the region. Storm timing remains between 2-9pm. Widespread damaging winds appear to be the primary threat along with large hail and isolated tornadoes. Have a way to get warning via ,, or . #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/0TuJdI4MWX— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 7, 2023According to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff, area...

Sohu.com: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — BEIJING (AP) — Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) on Monday reported a loss of $21.2 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Beijing-based company said it had a loss of 62 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 52 cents per share.The operator of a popular Chinese Web portal posted revenue of $152.1 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 SOHU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SOHUSource

Kosmos Energy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) on Monday reported profit of $23.3 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had net income of 5 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 6 cents per share.The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $273.3 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 KOS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KOSSource

ADTRAN Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (ADTN) on Sunday reported a second-quarter loss of $33.3 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Huntsville, Alabama-based company said it had a loss of 43 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.The networking equipment maker posted revenue of $327.4 million in the period.ADTRAN Holdings shares have fallen 52% since the beginning of the year. The stock has dropped 62% 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 ADTN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ADTNSource

6-year-old South Florida sprinter shines at Junior Olympics

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (WSVN) — Kamryn Ali, a budding 6-year-old sprinter from South Florida, recently represented her region at the Junior Olympics in track and field, showcasing her remarkable talent among the nation’s best athletes. Despite her young age, Kamryn has already displayed exceptional skills in both track and tennis, setting her apart as a versatile and promising dual athlete.“Track is like really fun for everything,” said Kamryn. Discovering her passion for running just a few months ago, Kamryn seized the opportunity to compete in the 400-meter and 800-meter dash events at the prestigious Junior Olympics held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.Conrad Kelly, head coach at the Fort Lauderdale Track Club, praised her outstanding abilities. “She’s 6 years old, turning 7 later on this year,” said Conrad Kelly, Fort Lauderdale Track Club Head Coach, “But she’s going to participate at Junior Olympics later on this year wit...

Just Stop Oil approach ‘contemptible’ says Starmer

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

LONDON — Protesters demanding an immediate halt to British fossil fuel production are “contemptible,” Labour leader Keir Starmer has said, in his latest move to distance the party from U.K. climate activist group Just Stop Oil.In an article for the Sunday Times, the opposition leader emphasized Labour’s position that the country will need to exploit existing North Sea oil and gas sites “for decades to come.”Just Stop Oil has been heavily criticized for its use of disruptive public protests to campaign against fossil fuels.Starmer — who has faced accusations from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that Labour is too close to the protest group — said simply turning “off the taps in the North Sea” would create “chaos for working people” in the oil and gas industry.Labour has instead called for a ban on new exploration licences in the North Sea — a policy fiercely opposed by Sunak’s Conservatives, who last week trumpeted their own plans to “max out” dwindling North Sea oil and gas sup...

Father accused of killing Harmony Montgomery set to be sentenced on weapons charges

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

A New Hampshire man accused of killing his missing daughter is set to be sentenced Monday on charges unrelated to Harmony Montgomery’s death.Adam Montgomery, 33, will be sentenced following his conviction in June on charges of being an armed career criminal, receiving stolen property, and theft.He is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of Harmony, who hasn’t been seen since 2019.Police believe Montgomery struck Harmony in the head multiple times, resulting in her death. He is set to go on trial in that case in November.

Hyde Park woman accused of intentionally striking pedestrian in the Seaport

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

A Hyde Park woman was arraigned last week in South Boston Municipal Court on criminal charges stemming from allegations she drove onto a Seaport District sidewalk last weekend, struck a pedestrian, and then left her car and attacked the pedestrian, the district attorney announced in a statement.Emily Verrochi, 28, was arraigned on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (car), malicious destruction of property over $1,200, and resisting arrest. She was ordered held on $1,000 cash bail and ordered to stay away from the victim and the Seaport neighborhood.State police responding to a report of a single-vehicle crash and altercation at the intersection of Northern Avenue and Harborview Lane around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, found a Nissan Altima with heavy front end damage, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s Office.Witnesses told police they observed Verrochi driving erratically in the middle of the stree...

Driver slams into building on Albany Street in Boston

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:32:31 GMT

A police investigation is underway after a driver slammed into a building on Albany Street in Boston overnight.Officers responding to the crash found the vehicle against the building and damaged Blue Bikes scattered throughout the area.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.