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Federated Hermes: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 25, 2024 17:05 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $21 million. On a per-share basis, the Pittsburgh-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs, came to 96 cents...

Cam Heyward expresses desire to retire with Steelers, not giving up hope of getting a new contract

Jul. 25, 2024 16:58 PM EDT

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Cam Heyward said Thursday he wants to retire with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 35-year-old defensive tackle also understands it's likely not his call. “It’s my goal, yeah. Not everybody thinks like that,” Heyward said after the Steelers...

Wabtec: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 06:37 AM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. (WAB) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $289 million. On a per-share basis, the Pittsburgh-based company said it had profit of $1.64. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and...

McMillon still leans on wrestling experience in roaming the secondary for Pittsburgh

Jul. 23, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donovan McMillon roams Pittsburgh’s secondary thinking about angles to take on a ballcarrier and the eagerness to take him down in a 1-on-1 shot. The safety said his time on a very different stage — the wrestling mat — still influences how he manages...

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

Jul. 22, 2024 09:44 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings,...

PPG Industries: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 18, 2024 16:18 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $528 million. On a per-share basis, the Pittsburgh-based company said it had profit of $2.24. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.50 per share. ...

Alcoa: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 17, 2024 16:22 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alcoa Corp. (AA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $20 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Pittsburgh-based company said it had profit of 11 cents. Earnings, adjusted for...

FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around the assassination attempt on former President Trump

Jul. 16, 2024 20:31 PM EDT

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, who is running for reelection, is fueling a range of false claims and conspiracy theories as authorities seek information about the 20-year-old shooter's background and motive, how he obtained the AR-style rifle he fired at Trump and...

At the Trump rally, it was evening sun, songs and blue sky. Then came bullets, screams and blood

Jul. 15, 2024 22:43 PM EDT

On a sweltering weekend evening, beneath a clear blue sky, Donald Trump supporters in red “Make America Great Again” hats packed the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania. It was a friendly and festive venue for the once and maybe future president's final rally before the...

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes to start All-Star Game for NL after just 11 major league starts

Jul. 12, 2024 19:39 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Making Paul Skenes the All-Star Game starting pitcher for the National League after just 11 career appearances was a difficult decision for Arizona manager Torey Lovullo, but one he felt was correct. The positive vibes he received following Friday's announcement only...