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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Convicted gang member caught with kilo of coke, pistol, sheriff says
A traffic stop on Monday resulted in the arrest of a convicted gang member who allegedly had 1 kilo of cocaine and a Sig Sauer P365 9mm handgun, the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office announced. Two arrested after drugs, firearm found during traffic stop in Cleveland County The traffic stop was on South Morgan Street and Green Valley Drive. A K-9 caught a scent, and deputies searched the vehicle. They found the narcotics with a street value of $80,000 and the weapon. Aaron Jamal Smith, of Shelby, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony trafficking cocaine, possession of a firearm by a felon and more. Smith is being held in the Cleveland County Detention Center under no bond. Smith has a prior criminal history, including numerous drug violations, assault, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and murder, the sheriff said. 'The arrest was a result of good proactive efforts by patrol deputies and our narcotics unit to further reduce the number of illegal narcotics being sold in and around Cleveland County,' said Sheriff Alan Norman. 'As well as taking another felon off the street with an illegal gun.' VIDEO: Man jailed after 2 women shot, killed in Cleveland County
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Machine Gun With Longer Reach Sought By U.S. Army
The U.S. Army is looking at acquiring a new machine gun chambered to fire the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge, but that can also be converted to use the same 6.8x51mm ammunition as its next-generation M7 rifles and M250 light machine guns. A machine gun in .338 Norma Magnum would give Army units much greater reach than they can get now with their 7.62x51mm M240-series types. The service is eyeing conversion kits that would allow its existing M240Bs and M240Ls to fire the 6.8x51mm rounds, as well. The Army's Contracting Command-New Jersey at Picatinny Arsenal recently issued two separate contracting notices seeking information about potential options for a dual-caliber .338 Norma Magnum/6.8x51mm machine gun and M240B/L 6.8x51mm conversion kits. The Sig Sauer MG 338 seen in the video below is one .338 Norma Magnum machine gun on the market now. 'The dual caliber machine gun should include all hardware and instructions needed to operate as a .338 Norma Machine Gun and the conversion kit to fire the 6.8x51mm XM1186 general purpose cartridge,' the notice regarding that weapon states. 'Presently, the M240B and M240L machine guns are 7.62[x51]mm weapons. The durability, reliability, and function of the M240 weapon platform cannot be significantly compromised with a change in ammunition,' the conversion kit notice states. 'The conversion kit should include all hardware and instructions needed to modify a standard M240B and M240L to fire the 6.8mm XM1186 general purpose cartridge. This will include a new barrel assembly and may include changes to the weapon powering through updates to the gas regulator, drive spring, or other means. The barrel assembly must be the standard barrel length (M240B) and short barrel length (M240L).' M240s are the Army's current general purpose machine guns. The B model, with its roughly 24-inch long barrel and 27.6 pound unloaded weight, is the baseline type in the service's inventory today. The lighter weight L version, with its shorter barrel (just under 22 inches), collapsible stock, and titanium receiver, tips the scales at 21.8 pounds. The Army also has a M240H variant with spade grips instead of a buttstock for use as a helicopter door gun. The Army currently issues M240 variants for use by infantry and other dismounted personnel, as well as in vehicle and helicopter-mounted applications. M240s are also in widespread use elsewhere across the U.S. military in similar roles, as well as mounted on ships and small boats. The main benefit of acquiring a new machine gun in .338 Norma Magnum would be the additional range such a weapon would offer over 7.62x51mm M240s, as well as improved terminal effects on targets at those longer distances. .338 Norma Magnum has historically been more of a caliber option for sniper rifles. The Army's stated maximum effective range of an M240B against an area target is 1,312 yards (1,200 meters). That shrinks to around 875 yards (800 meters) when talking about engaging specific point targets, according to manufacturer FN. A .338 Norma Magnum machine gun could offer at least double the effective range, if not more, depending on the design and specific ammunition loadings. Being able to relatively readily convert any new machine gun to fire the 6.8x51mm round would also offer valuable ammunition commonality with the M7 rifle and the M250 light machine gun. The 6.8x51mm ammunition is also lighter and cheaper per round than .338 Norma Magnum, which could be beneficial, especially for routine proficiency training on shorter ranges. The ability to convert M240B/Ls to fire 6.8x51mm would provide similar benefits to the Army. It is worth noting here that the U.S. special operations community, at times in cooperation with the U.S. Marine Corps, has been actively working toward adopting a .338 Norma Magnum machine gun for the better part of a decade now. U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) was reportedly expected to issue a formal request for proposals for what it has been (somewhat confusingly) calling a Lightweight Machine Gun-Medium (LMG-M) by the end of last year, but it is unclear whether or not that occurred. SOCOM and Marines have already been evaluating multiple .338 Norma Magnum machine gun designs in recent years. This includes Sig Sauer's MG 338, the design of which is directly related to the M250 light machine gun that the company is already supplying to the Army. Sig Sauer is also the manufacturer of the M7 rifle. Sig Sauer has notably also shown a version of the MG 338 with spade grips for vehicle and helicopter-mounted applications, as well as an example of standard versions of the gun in a naval mounting, in recent years. MG338's spade grip enters production. Tool-free conversion from flex mount to an infantry-carried gun in a single assembly. — Gregory Knowles (@2805662) October 9, 2023 SIG Sauer MG338 twin mount shows off it's alternate left/right feed & left/right charging handles. Also shown is the 7.62 NATO calibre exchange kit, primarily intended for training. — Gregory Knowles (@2805662) October 10, 2022 As part of its LMG-M, SOCOM is known to have tested at least two other .338 Norma Magnum machine gun designs, what is now branded the RM338 from True Velocity and Ohio Ordnance Works' Recoil Enhanced Automatic Rifle (REAPR). The RM338 began life at General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems as the Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LWMMG). Talk about caliber conversions for existing M240s as a tangent to the Army's adoption of its new slate of 6.8x51mm guns is not new, either. Large-scale adoption of a dual-caliber .338 Norma Magnum/6.8x51mm by the Army could aid SOCOM in its ongoing push to field such a weapon and lead to its use elsewhere within the U.S. military, while helping to spread out associated cost burdens. Similarly, M240s firing 6.8x51mm ammunition could see wider-spread use if the Army moves ahead with those plans. U.S. military small arms procurement trends often have global impacts, as well. The Army is already in the midst of a major small arms shift with its new M7 rifles and M250 light machine guns, and now a new general purpose machine gun may be closer on the horizon. Contact the author: joe@
USA Today
03-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings odds, tips and betting trends
The Sacramento Kings (31-28) will attempt to extend a three-game winning run when hitting the road against the Dallas Mavericks (32-29) on Monday, March 3, 2025 at American Airlines Center. It airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBCS-CA and KFAA. The Mavericks are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Kings. The game's over/under is set at 236.5. Mavericks vs. Kings betting odds NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 7:29 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread: Dallas -1.5 Dallas -1.5 Total: 236.5 236.5 Moneyline: Dallas -125, Sacramento +105 Kings at Mavericks odds, spread, & more Prediction Pick ATS: Mavericks (- 1.5) Mavericks (- 1.5) Pick OU: Under (236.5) Prediction: Mavericks 117 – Kings 114 Moneyline The Mavericks are 20-10 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games). Dallas has gone 18-9 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -125 or shorter (winning 66.7%). The Mavericks have an implied moneyline win probability of 55.6% in this matchup. The Kings have won six, or 40%, of the 15 games they've played as underdogs this season. Sacramento has a record of 5-7, a 41.7% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +105 or more by sportsbooks this season. The Kings have a 48.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Against the spread The Mavericks score just 0.3 fewer points per game (115.0) than the Kings allow (115.3). Dallas has a 22-9-1 record against the spread and a 22-10 record overall when putting up more than 115.3 points. When it scores more than 113.4 points, Sacramento is 18-16 against the spread and 23-11 overall. Dallas' record is 23-12 against the spread and 24-11 overall when it gives up fewer than 116.8 points. The Mavericks are the league's 11th-ranked scoring team (115.0 PPG), while the Kings allow the rank 20th in points per game (115.3) in NBA play. The sixth-ranked scoring NBA team (116.8 PPG) is Sacramento, while the Dallas squad ranks 16th in the league defensively (113.4 PPG). The Mavericks have scored a total of 92 more points than their opponents this year (an average of 1.6 per game), and the Kings have out-scored opponents by 87 points on the season (1.5 more per game). Over/Under Dallas has an average implied point total of 117.3 this year, which is 1.7 points lower than its implied total in Monday's game (119). This season, Dallas has put up more than 119 points 23 times. The average implied point total on the season for Sacramento (118.0) is equal to the team's implied total in this matchup. How to watch Mavericks vs. Kings Game day: Monday, March 3, 2025 Monday, March 3, 2025 Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET 8:30 p.m. ET TV channel: NBCS-CA and KFAA NBCS-CA and KFAA Location: Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas Arena: American Airlines Center American Airlines Center Live stream: Watch this game Fubo Watch this game Fubo NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Sign up today Watch the NBA on NBA League Pass! Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How Many Shares of Medtronic You Need to Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends
If you're a dividend investor, I can understand why -- because dividend-paying stocks offer a triple upside: As long as the underlying company is healthy and growing, its stock price will likely increase over time. It will deliver value to shareholders via a cash distribution, as well, in the form of dividends. And those dividends will likely increase over time, too. It's hard to beat all that. Medical device specialist Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) has long been a solid dividend stock -- and it has upped its payout for nearly 50 years in a row. It recently sported a dividend yield of 3.2%, meaning that if you have, say, $1,000 invested in Medtronic, you can expect to collect about $32 in dividends over the year. That may not seem like a lot, but if you have $5,000 invested, you're looking at $160 -- and these dividend amounts grow. Over the past five years, Medtronic's payout has increased by an annual average of 5%. (Medtronic has also been buying back lots of shares in recent years, boosting its total rewards for shareholders.) So let's say you're aiming for $1,000 annually in dividends from Medtronic. How many shares should you buy? The math isn't too complex: Medtronic's quarterly dividend is currently $0.70 per share, so $2.80 over the year. Divide $1,000 by $2.80, and you'll arrive at 357. That's the number of shares you need to own to collect that $1,000 in income. Note, too, that if the payout rises by 5% in the coming year, next year you'll be collecting $1,050 from your 357 shares, and perhaps $1,102.50 the year after. If you're not a dividend investor, you might want to consider becoming one. Consider Medtronic, too, as its shares seem appealingly valued with a recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.1, below the five-year average of 17.6. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you're worried you've already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it's too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you'd have $369,816!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you'd have $42,191!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you'd have $527,206!* Right now, we're issuing 'Double Down' alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.*Stock Advisor returns as of January 21, 2025 Selena Maranjian has positions in Medtronic. The Motley Fool recommends Medtronic and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $75 calls on Medtronic and short January 2026 $85 calls on Medtronic. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Here's How Many Shares of Medtronic You Need to Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
