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Russian fighter jet strikes another American drone over Syria in the sixth incident this month

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Russian fighter jet fired flares and struck another U.S. drone over Syrian airspace on Wednesday, the White House said, in a continued string of harassing maneuvers that have ratcheted up tensions between the global powers.It’s the sixth reported incident this month, and the second in the past 24 hours, in which the United States has said Russian warplanes have flown dangerously close to American manned and unmanned aircraft, putting crews and the planes at risk and raising questions as to what the U.S. may need to do in response.Two U.S. officials confirmed that the strike damaged the MQ-9 Reaper drone. The officials were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.“We’ve seen the reports, the early reports, of a second Russian fighter aircraft this week flying dangerously close to our drone” on a mission to counter Islamic State militants in Syria, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. She d...

‘I just really want to give back:’ Prospective teachers flood Fairfax Co. job fair

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

The job fair was hosted by the Fairfax County Public Schools, which said it was seeking more employees for positions, such as teachers, counselors, instructional assistants and substitute teachers.(WTOP/Nick Iannelli) The job fair was hosted by the Fairfax County Public Schools, which said it was seeking more employees for positions, such as teachers, counselors, instructional assistants and substitute teachers.(WTOP/Nick Iannelli) Despite the well-known challenges associated with being a teacher, a job fair for prospective teachers drew large crowds Wednesday at Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia.The job fair was hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools, which said it was seeking more employees...

LSB: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LSB Industries Inc. (LXU) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $25.1 million.The Oklahoma City-based company said it had profit of 33 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 25 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 25 cents per share.The chemical maker posted revenue of $165.8 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 LXU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LXUSource

Slumping Kiké Hernández seeks to revive his career with platoon role in return to the Dodgers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiké Hernández walked into Dodger Stadium, rode the elevator downstairs and passed the display cases of gleaming trophies on his way to the clubhouse.He was back on familiar turf for the first time in three years.“It’s weird to be here,” Hernández said Wednesday, a day after being traded by the Boston Red Sox to the NL West-leading Dodgers. “It feels like it’s been forever, but at the same time it feels like it was yesterday that I was here.“There’s so many emotions that I don’t even know how to put them all into words.”Three years after helping the Dodgers win the World Series during the pandemic-delayed 2020 season, Hernández was in their starting lineup at second base for the series finale against Toronto.The utilityman, who turns 32 next month, is hoping for a career revival in Hollywood.Hernández struggled at the plate and in the field for the Red Sox, who are fourth in the AL East. He was batting .222 in 86 games at shortstop, second base and out...

Atlantic Tele-Network: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — Atlantic Tele-Network Inc. (ATNI) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $767,000, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Beverly, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 3 cents.The provider of telecommunications services posted revenue of $186.4 million in the period.Atlantic Tele-Network shares have decreased 17% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $37.50, a drop of 20% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ATNI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ATNISource

The US is requiring more planes to have accessible restrooms, but change will take years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

Some new planes eventually will be required to have lavatories big enough to be accessible to wheelchair users, a change that disability advocates have sought for many years.The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a long-awaited final rule on the subject Wednesday.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the new rule will give travelers in wheelchairs “the same access and dignity as the rest of the traveling public.”The rule will only apply to new single-aisle planes with at least 125 seats, such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The restriction means that smaller regional jets used on hundreds of flights a day for the major airlines won’t be covered. Also, airlines won’t be required to retrofit current planes, so the number of planes with larger lavatories will grow slowly over time. The requirement for at least one accessible lavatory will apply to planes ordered 10 years or delivered 12 years after the rule takes effect this fall, except for future models of...

‘Super’ Paul Mullin is injured and ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ will have another drama to explore

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Super” Paul Mullin is injured. It’s the latest drama with Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club made famous by its celebrity owners, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Wrexham had been enjoying a mini tour of the United States until Mullin, its star striker, suffered a punctured lung and was hospitalized Tuesday night after a brutal collision with Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.Mullin tweeted Wednesday afternoon that he had been discharged. He thanked the hospital and added: “Will keep everyone updated but rest and recover is the 1st step!” with praying hands and smiley face emojis.The team that’s been introduced to the world via the docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” won 3-1 in the friendly against Man U’s under-21 team in front of a record crowd of 34,248 at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium. But the regular season starts in less than two weeks and losing Mullin for any length of time will be a big setback for the club that last season earned a long...

UK jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges based on allegations by 4 men over 20 years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

Actor Kevin Spacey walks outside Southwark Crown Court in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The Jury continues deliberations in the trial of Kevin Spacey. The Hollywood star, 63, denies nine charges including sexual assault, which are alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP/Alberto Pezzali) Actor Kevin Spacey walks outside Southwark Crown Court in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The Jury continues deliberations in the trial of Kevin Spacey. The Hollywood star, 63, denies nine charges including sexual assault, which are alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)(AP/Alberto Pezzali) LONDON (AP) — A jury in London acquitted Kevin Spac...

Invitation Home: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Invitation Home Inc. (INVH) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results did not meet Wall Street expectations.The Dallas-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $271.7 million, or 44 cents per share, in the period.The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 45 cents per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $137.7 million, or 22 cents per share.The real estate investment trust focused on single-family rentals, based in Dallas, posted revenue of $600.4 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $599.5 million.Invitation Home expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $1.75 to $1.81 per share._____Thi...

First Interstate BancSystem: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:27 GMT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — First Interstate BancSystem Inc. (FIBK) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $67 million.The Billings, Montana-based bank said it had earnings of 65 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for severance costs, were 66 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 71 cents per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FIBK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FIBKSource