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Prince William County property taxes to stay flat in new budget

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the county’s fiscal 2024 budget Tuesday night, cutting the real estate tax rate to keep the average homeowner’s bill flat and approving major pay raises for county employees.After weeks of public input and budget mark-up sessions, supervisors cut the real estate tax rate to 96.6 cents per $100 of assessed value, down from $1.03 this fiscal year. Due to rising assessments, the average homeowner’s tax bill will be the same.At the same time, the board agreed to increase the so-called “data center tax” on business computer equipment and peripherals — a tax paid by all businesses but disproportionately by data centers — to $2.15 per $100, well above the $1.80 rate called for in an increase schedule approved by the board in 2021.The new fiscal year begins July 1.B...

STMicroelectronics: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — GENEVA (AP) — STMicroelectronics NV (STM) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.04 billion.On a per-share basis, the Geneva-based company said it had net income of $1.10.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 97 cents per share.The chip company posted revenue of $4.25 billion 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 STM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STMSource

Roll-over crash on NW 2nd Avenue leaves 1 injured, SB road closed in Miami Gardens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

Emergency responders were called to the site of a rollover crash on the southbound lanes of Northwest Second Avenue in Miami Gardens.Miami-Dade Air Rescue was quickly dispatched to the scene, and both Miami-Dade Police and Miami Gardens Police were on hand to investigate the area.Live video footage showed a badly damaged white car and a firefighter rescue crew who were checking the vital signs of a man lying on the road nearby.The injured man was quickly transported to the helicopter and airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.Another vehicle was also involved in the accident and had come to rest on the median of the road with damage to its front and passenger sides. Police were on the scene, talking to the driver of that vehicle, who appeared to be OK.As a result of the collision, the southbound lanes of Northwest Second Avenue remained closed off until the police finished their investigation and cleared the crash.Residents and commuters in the area are advised ...

DeSantis to address Israel amid the country’s tumult and rise of antisemitism back home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

(CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver remarks in Jerusalem on Thursday, addressing officials and journalists there at a time of heightened tension between Israel and the United States and amid a rise in antisemitism within his home state.DeSantis is scheduled to speak at an event, “Celebrate the Faces of Israel,” hosted by the Jerusalem Post and the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem. The speech comes during the third stop on DeSantis’ worldwide tour that has already landed him in Japan and South Korea and will end with a visit to the United Kingdom.The event will thrust DeSantis, a likely presidential contender, into Israel’s national tumult, marked by sectarian violence and domestic uprisings over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to overhaul the nation’s judiciary. Those plans, temporarily on hold, led to rising tension between President Joe Biden and Netanyahu.DeSantis has not addressed Netanyahu’s proposal, b...

Students at Milford school back in class after pepper spray incident sends several to hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

Students at Stacy Middle School in Milford are back in class Thursday after a student set off pepper spray Wednesday afternoon, sending several people to the hospital.Officials said the incident happened around 2 p.m. Though officials said they don’t believe anyone was hit directly in the face, 10 students and one staff member were taken to the hospital by ambulance after this incident.Between 30 and 40 people also had to be assessed by paramedics at a triage area set up outside another nearby school.  “Unfortunately, students make bad choices sometimes,” Schools Superintendent Kevin McIntyre said. “This was a very bad choice.”Officials said the student in this incident set off the pepper spray from a second floor area in the school’s front lobby. The pepper spray prompted an evacuation, with SKY7-HD cameras later capturing video of students and staff gathered outside. McIntyre said officials did not initially know what the substance was. Officials were only able to l...

2 medical helicopters respond to serious crash on I-95 in Newbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

Two medical helicopters responded to a serious crash on I-95 north in Newbury Thursday morning.Massachusetts State Police and other responders were on the scene of the crash, which they say involved “serious injuries and entrapment.”The condition of those who were injured is unknown at this time. As of 7 a.m., two out of four lanes of northbound traffic have reopened. The crash remains under investigation and no additional information has been released. https://twitter.com/MassStatePolice/status/1651533898868748289This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

8 people displaced following house fire in Lynn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

Eight people including four children are displaced following a house fire in Lynn Thursday morning.Crews responded to the home on Holyoke Street just before 3 a.m. All of the residents got out on their own.One person was taken to the hospital for a broken arm. Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan says they may have jumped out of a window to escape the flames. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and no additional information has been released. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Scattered Showers, Cool

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

A copy and paste pattern continues as once again as we start the morning off in the 40s, cap afternoon temps in the 50s to near 60, and once again track some scattered showers. While the theme has been similar the last few days, there have been some subtle day to day differences. Once difference I see today is the chance for pop-up showers is early and farther east. That means inside 495, there will be scattered showers midday-afternoon. With that said, it’s not a washout of an afternoon, just an afternoon that features variable conditions that will include breaks of shower, to brief bursts of rain with passing showers. The pattern finally improves tomorrow as a beauty of a day settles in with partly to mostly sunny skies. Temps run in the low to mid 50s along the immediate cost to the low to mid 60s inland. Great for a round of golf or on the little league fields. Saturday starts dry, but the shower chances do increase in the afternoon from southwest to northeast. Those showe...

2023 NFL Draft: Quarterbacks galore and defensive stars are among top potential prospects

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

(CNN) — Like spring, the NFL Draft signals a season of hope and joy renewed.This season’s edition is no different, with the teams at the top of the order hoping their selections will breathe fresh life into their organization.The Carolina Panthers showed their ambition by trading up to acquire the first overall pick, exchanging draft picks and star wide receiver DJ Moore to hold the ability to choose the prospect they want.With some highly-regarded quarterbacks in this year’s draft, it is no wonder why.Let’s have a look at everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday.How to watchThe NFL Draft is being held this year in Kansas City, Missouri, which is the home of the reigning champion — the Kansas City Chiefs.The first round is held on Thursday, April 27, with the second and third rounds on Friday and the final four rounds on Saturday.Here’s where to tune in to watch all the picks.Australia: Seve...

NFL Draft 2023: The Patriots’ five most likely first-round picks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:30 GMT

Predicting the Patriots’ first-round pick feels like a fool’s errand because it often is.But will that stop us from trying? Ha.Welcome to the end of draft season, where the mock drafts, player projections and bold predictions are almost behind us. Almost.In the Herald’s final seveb-round Patriots mock draft, the team adds Clemson edge rusher Myles Murphy at 14th overall. But if Bill Belichick makes a different selection tonight, expect him to work from this list of the five other most likely Patriots first-round picks.Georgia OT Broderick JonesHt/Wt: 6-5, 311A projected top-15 pick, Jones could allow the Patriots to simultaneously address a top need and select the best player available. What could be better than that?Only 21 years old, Jones is arguably the most physically gifted tackle in this class. He is immensely powerful, explosive out of his stance and plays with a mean streak. Scouts describe him as having the feet of a basketball player, making him tough to...