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8 juvenile overdoses reported at one Loudoun Co. high school

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

At least eight opioid-related overdoses have been reported at a high school in Loudoun County, Virginia, in the last three weeks.The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the overdoses reported at Park View High School in Sterling where “four of the overdoses occurred in the school, and of these, three required the administration of Narcan, and two of those required CPR by school personnel.”All of the overdoses can be connected to fentanyl, often found in the form of a fake oxycodone pill which is blue, circular and may be stamped with “M30.” It is also referred to as a “Perc-30.”“LCPS is taking active steps to support our students, families and staff with fentanyl awareness and education, including training and supplying staff in each of our high schools with Naloxone for emergencies,” wrote Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence in a statement.Including the reported overdoses at Park View, the county has...

Australian cricketer Maxwell to miss World Cup match with concussion after falling off golf cart

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

GUJARAT, India (AP) — Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell will miss his team’s Cricket World Cup match against England on Saturday after sustaining a concussion from falling off a golf cart.Cricket Australia said Wednesday that Maxwell was riding on the back of the cart in the dark after a round of golf on Monday when he fell off, suffering a concussion and some facial bruising.Some Australian players had golfed in Gujarat during a week-long break between games. No one else was hurt in the incident.Coach Andrew McDonald said there was nothing untoward about the accident after a team golf tournament on Monday.“Going from the clubhouse to the team bus the guys were ferried on carts. Unfortunately he lost his grip on the way back to the team bus,” said McDonald, who said a number of players jumped on the back of carts because there were not enough for everyone to be seated.Cricket Australia’s concussion protocols will see the allrounder miss Saturday’s game with England in Ahmeda...

Humana: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Humana Inc. (HUM) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $832 million.The Louisville, Kentucky-based company said it had net income of $6.71 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $7.78 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $7.15 per share.The health insurer posted revenue of $26.42 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $25.53 billion, also topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25.37 billion.Humana expects full-year earnings to be $28.25 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HUM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HUMSource

Thomson Reuters: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — Thomson Reuters Corp. (TRI) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $367 million.The Toronto-based company said it had profit of 80 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 82 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 68 cents per share.The news and financial information company posted revenue of $1.59 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.6 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TRI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TRISource

Esab: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Esab Corp. (ESAB) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $57.6 million.The North Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had net income of 94 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.08 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 92 cents per share.The maker of welding and cutting equipment posted revenue of $681 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $630.9 million.Esab expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.30 to $4.40 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ESAB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESABSource

CVS Health: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) — WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) — CVS Health Corporation (CVS) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $2.26 billion.The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company said it had net income of $1.75 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.21 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.13 per share.The drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager posted revenue of $89.76 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $88.2 billion.CVS Health expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.50 to $8.70 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CVS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CVSSource

Entergy: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Entergy Corp. (ETR) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $666.8 million.The New Orleans-based company said it had net income of $3.14 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $3.27 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.97 per share.The power company posted revenue of $3.6 billion in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.22 billion.Entergy expects full-year revenue in the range of $6.7 million to $6.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ETR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ETRSource

Parsons: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

CENTREVILLE, Va. (AP) — CENTREVILLE, Va. (AP) — Parsons Corp. (PSN) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $47.4 million.On a per-share basis, the Centreville, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 42 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 69 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 60 cents per share.The software and infrastructure services provider posted revenue of $1.42 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.24 billion.Parsons expects full-year revenue in the range of $5.18 billion to $5.33 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PSN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PSNSource

Idexx: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — Idexx Laboratories Inc. (IDXX) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $212.2 million.The Westbrook, Maine-based company said it had net income of $2.53 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.37 per share.The Animal diagnostic and health care company posted revenue of $915.5 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $922.1 million.Idexx expects full-year earnings to be $9.74 to $9.90 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on IDXX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IDXXSource

Myers: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:36:04 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Myers Industries Inc. (MYE) on Wednesday reported profit of $12.7 million in its third quarter.The Akron, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 34 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 38 cents per share.The maker of plastic products posted revenue of $197.8 million in the period.Myers expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.35 to $1.40 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MYE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MYESource