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First listen: Lauren Daigle delivers gorgeous first single from new album

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

Lauren Daigle fans has released the first single from her upcoming studio album.It’s called “Thank God I Do” and, well, it’s absolutely amazing.Of course, that’s pretty much what fans have come to expect from this immensely talented singer-songwriter, who is known for the platinum-plus singles “You Say,” “Rescue” and “Look Up Child” and many other winning songs.“Thank You God” was released today (May 8) and immediately went into heavy rotation on contemporary Christian music station K-LOVE.The song definitely should get fans even more excited about hearing the rest of Daigle’s upcoming fourth full-length studio effort, which follows the chart-topping “Look Up Child” album from 2018.“This is my most precious project,” Daigle reportedly said in a news release. “It’s got fun moments, solemn moments, extrovert moments and introvert moments. And I’m just thrilled about taking my songwriting fu...

Photos: Bay Area mansion seen in ‘The Princess Diaries’ and owned by ex-owner of SF Giants selling for $8.9 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairytale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million, reports Mansion Global.A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) The house appeared as the façade of the high school attended by actress Anne Hathaway’s character, who discovers her royal lineage in the 2001 film, according to the report.A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography) A San Francisco mansion that appeared in the fairy-tale classic film “The Princess Diaries” has been listed for $8.9 million (Open Homes Photography)&n...

Map: How much rain will you get in the upcoming California storm? Search your address to find out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

Another atmospheric river is expected to slam into California this week, bringing several inches of rain to the Bay Area and several feet of fresh snow to parts of the California Sierra.Winter storm, power outage and wet weather driving tipsReady for a power outage? 5 things you probably forgot to doHere are tips for driving on wet roads from our Mr. RoadshowAnd here are Mr. Roadshow’s tips for driving in snowHow to sign up for flood and other alerts in your neighborhoodWatch how to use sandbags, plastic and plywood to protect your home from floodingLatest Bay Area weather coverageThe forecasted downpour will further alleviate drought conditions, which now effect less than half the Golden State.But if you’re racing to fix a leaky roof or clear out your storm drains, you may wonder how much rain is forecast near you in the next three days?Below is an interactive map that shows the total forecast rainfall for the next 72 hours. Click the map to get rainfall estimates where you ...

NL Industries: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — NL Industries Inc. (NL) on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $6.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents.The chemical and components holding company posted revenue of $40 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $33.8 million, or 69 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $166.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NLSource

Women’s Conference Tournament Glances

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

Times EST (through March 11)Times EDT (March 12)America East ConferenceAt Higher-Seeded SchoolsFirst RoundWednesday, March 1Vermont 56, Bryant 49UMBC 82, NJIT 71Albany (NY) 59, Mass.-Lowell 51Maine 64, Binghamton 54SemifinalsSunday, March 5Vermont 75, UMBC 63Albany (NY) 72, Maine 64ChampionshipFriday, March 10Vermont vs. Albany (NY), 5 p.m.American Athletic ConferenceAt Dickies ArenaFort Worth, TexasFirst RoundMonday, March 6Wichita St. 71, Temple 61UCF 69, Tulsa 53Tulane 61, Cincinnati 52QuarterfinalsTuesday, March 7Wichita St. 65, South Florida 53Houston 52, SMU 33Memphis 48, UCF 46East Carolina 69, Tulane 58SemifinalsWednesday, March 8Houston vs. Wichita St., 5 p.m.Memphis vs. East Carolina, 7 p.m.ChampionshipThursday, March 9Houston-Wichita St.-winner vs. Memphis-East Carolina-winner, 9 p.m.Atlantic 10 ConferenceAt Chase FieldhouseWilmington, Del.First RoundWednesday, March 1Dayton 67, VCU 61Duquesne 58, Loyola Chicago 57Davidson 70, St. Bonaventure 51Second RoundThursday, March...

Universal theme parks division gets new name in rebranding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The theme park parent company of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is getting a new name.Officials at Universal Parks & Resorts said Wednesday the division of Comcast NBCUniversal was changing its name to Universal Destinations & Experiences to better reflect the breadth of its offerings in Orlando, Florida, Southern California, Japan, China and other locations.The company recently announced it was building a new park geared toward young children in Frisco, Texas, and a Las Vegas-based immersive horror entertainment experience based on Universal’s classic horror films.“Universal Destinations & Experiences aligns with our aspiration to be the destination of choice in the markets where we are today and the markets we enter in the future,” said Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences.Source

Fossil Group: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

RICHARDSON, Texas (AP) — RICHARDSON, Texas (AP) — Fossil Group Inc. (FOSL) on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $9.4 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Richardson, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs and to extinguish debt, were 14 cents per share.The watch and accessories maker posted revenue of $499.1 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $44.2 million, or 85 cents per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $1.68 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FOSL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FOSLSource

Maker of unproven birth drug Makena to pull from US market

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of an unproven drug intended to prevent premature births says it will voluntarily remove the product from the U.S., after regulators signaled plans to follow through on a long-delayed effort to force it from the market.The drug, Makena, is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone, which is needed to maintain a pregnancy. It’s the only drug with FDA approval to reduce the risk of premature birth.The removal announcement Tuesday from Covis Pharma comes roughly four years after Makena failed to show a benefit in helping mothers carry pregnancies to term.Since then the Food and Drug Administration has been moving to get the drug off the market, though Covis has repeatedly appealed for more time to conduct additional research. The injectable drug has become a symbol for the challenges the FDA faces to withdraw a medication when the manufacturer won’t do so voluntarily.Indeed, the timing of the drug’s removal remains uncertain. Covis, based in Switzerlan...

Alabama’s Miller calls fatal shooting ‘really heartbreaking’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller spoke Wednesday about being at the scene of a fatal shooting that killed a 23-year-old mother, saying he will “never lose sight of the fact that a family has lost one of their loved ones.”Miller, in a week where he collected awards — and was snubbed for a big one — spoke to reporters for the first time since his name was linked to the Jan. 15 scene in Tuscaloosa where Jamea Harris was killed.“This whole situation is just really heartbreaking, but respectfully that’s all I’m going to be able to say on that,” The Associated Press Southeastern Conference player and newcomer of the year said.Ex-Alabama player Darius Miles is charged with capital murder in the shooting. Prosecutors say he provided the gun used in the shooting to another man, Michael Davis, who shot Harris. Davis is also charged with murder.Miller’s name was brought up in court by authorities as having delivered the gun on the night of the shooting at Miles’ request...

Kronos Worldwide: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:55 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Kronos Worldwide Inc. (KRO) on Wednesday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $19.9 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents.The maker of titanium dioxide pigments posted revenue of $342.4 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $104.5 million, or 90 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $1.93 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KRO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KROSource