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‘Be in the present moment’: Accessible yoga classes in DC focus on overall health

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

Underneath a canopy of leaves, accompanied by a chorus of insects, Beth Kaplan’s gentle voice casts a spell over Twin Oak Meadow, as she teaches an outdoor yoga class one Sunday morning in Tregaron Conservancy in Northwest D.C.“You can bend your knees, it might feel better on the lower back … Just look at the color of the leaves. Feel the wind on your skin,” Kaplan said, as she slowly guided her class through a few stretches.Her classes can vary from more than 10 people to only three dedicated yogis on a particularly warm morning in the woodland gardens near the Woodley Park neighborhood. What never changes is how Kaplan first starts her class — by having people introduce themselves and say why they are here today or what they want to work on.This thoughtful, short discussion sets up the overall message of Kaplan’s classes: yoga looks different for each person, and anyone can use the practice to improve health.There are older women with shoulder pain, men who...

Live updates | Local member Jordan opens British Open with solid 2-under 69

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

JORDAN FINISHES STRONG AFTER HITTING OPENING SHOTHOYLAKE, England (AP) — Home-crowd favorite Matthew Jordan finished strong after hitting the opening shot of the British Open, closing with a 2-under-par 69 that left him tied for second early on.Jordan received a big ovation from the fans at the 18th hole after finishing his round with a par. A Royal Liverpool member since he was a teenager, Jordan was making his first Open appearance. The Englishman had three birdies on the front nine and another on the second, along with a bogey on each side of the turn. Christo Lamprecht, a two-time All-American from Georgia Tech who qualified by winning the British Amateur at the nearby Hillside links, was leading at 3 under through 13 holes. ___WHAT TO KNOW— A brown British Open turns green— Rasmus and Nicolai first set of twins playing the British Open— New hole on an old links getting all the attention at Royal Liverpool— Niemann among LIV players wondering if this major is their last___SMITH ...

New Zealand opens Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional 1st day in host nation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — On a day that started with tragedy, the Football Ferns triumphed. Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to upset Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women’s World Cup, hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.A gunman stormed a high-rise construction site near Norway’s team hotel and opened fire, killing two people. The gunman was found dead after a police shootout. There was increased security at Eden Park stadium, where 42,137 — a record crowd for a soccer match in New Zealand — were on hand to cheer on the home team, co-hosts of the tournament with Australia. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was among those at the game. He went into the locker room after the game and thanked the team for an inspirational performance.After an opening ceremony that honored New Zealand’s Indigenous heritage, there was a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting...

Forestar Group: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Forestar Group Inc. (FOR) on Thursday reported net income of $46.8 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Arlington, Texas-based company said it had net income of 93 cents per share.The real estate and natural resources developer posted revenue of $368.9 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 FOR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FORSource

D.R. Horton: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — D.R. Horton Inc. (DHI) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.34 billion.The Arlington, Texas-based company said it had net income of $3.90 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 17 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.82 per share.The homebuilder posted revenue of $9.73 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Sixteen analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.35 billion.D.R. Horton expects full-year revenue in the range of $34.7 billion to $35.1 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DHI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DHISource

Egyptian rights activist with ties to Italy walks free from jail following presidential pardon, rights defender says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian rights activist with ties to Italy walks free from jail following presidential pardon, rights defender says.Source

Snap-On: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Snap-On Inc. (SNA) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $264 million.On a per-share basis, the Kenosha, Wisconsin-based company said it had profit of $4.89.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $4.53 per share.The tool and diagnostic equipment maker posted revenue of $1.19 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.18 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SNA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SNASource

Insteel Industries: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) on Thursday reported earnings of $10.6 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Mount Airy, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of 54 cents per share.The maker of steel wire reinforcing for the concrete and construction industry posted revenue of $165.7 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 IIIN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/IIINSource

Johnson & Johnson: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $5.14 billion.On a per-share basis, the New Brunswick, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of $1.96. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, came to $2.80 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.61 per share.The world’s biggest maker of health care products posted revenue of $25.53 billion in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $24.68 billion.Johnson & Johnson expects full-year earnings in the range of $10.70 to $10.80 per share, with revenue in the range of $98.8 billion to $99.8 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock repor...

Denver weather: Severe afternoon storms on the plains

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After some early storms start off your Thursday morning, the metro may see some pockets of sunshine throughout the day before storms arrive again in the afternoon in the Denver weather forecast. Man dies on hiking trail in Rocky Mountain National Park Severe storms are expected south and east of the metro with an enhanced risk for severe storms on the Eastern Plains.Weather today: Strong storms on the plainsWith extra clouds in Denver on Thursday, highs will be limited to the upper 70s with a few rounds of storms. Storms are pushing through the city before sunrise with another round expected in the afternoon. These storms will limit the severity in the metro and northern Front Range for the afternoon. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on July 20. Storms will become severe south and east of Denver this afternoon and evening with very gusty winds, large hail, and potential flooding. A flood watch is in effect for the Eastern Plains from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.Pinpoint Weat...