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Press group calls for Israeli accountability in media deaths

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has systematically evaded accountability in the deaths of 20 journalists over the past two decades, launching slow and opaque investigations that have never resulted in prosecution or punishment, an international press-freedom group said in a report Tuesday.The Committee to Protect Journalists issued its report ahead of the one-year anniversary of the death of Shireen Abu Akleh — a Palestinian-American journalist with the Al Jazeera satellite channel who was killed while covering an Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank. The army has said Abu Akleh was likely killed by Israeli fire, but said the shooting was accidental and not announced any disciplinary action.“The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and the failure of the army’s investigative process to hold anyone responsible is not a one-off event,” said Robert Mahoney, CPJ’s director of special projects and one of the report’s editors. “It is part of a pattern of response that seems desig...

Perrigo: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Perrigo Co. (PRGO) on Tuesday reported a loss of $3 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Dublin-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 45 cents per share.The drug company posted revenue of $1.18 billion in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.16 billion.Perrigo expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.50 to $2.70 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 PRGO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PRGOSource

Novavax: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — Novavax Inc. (NVAX) on Tuesday reported a loss of $293.9 million in its first quarter.The Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of $3.41 per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $3.38 per share.The vaccine maker posted revenue of $81 million in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $137.2 million.Novavax expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NVAX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NVAXSource

Clear Secure: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Clear Secure Inc. (YOU) on Tuesday reported a loss of $5.2 million in its first quarter.The New York-based company said it had a loss of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 6 cents per share.The airport security company posted revenue of $132.4 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, Clear Secure said it expects revenue in the range of $139 million to $141 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on YOU at https://www.zacks.com/ap/YOUSource

Biden pide un “trato justo” para los escritores y guionistas mientras continúa la huelga de trabajadores de ese sector

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

(CNN) — El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, pidió este lunes a los principales estudios que lleguen a un “acuerdo justo” para los escritores en huelga que han exigido cambios en sus contratos.Biden hizo los comentarios mientras celebraba el Mes de la Herencia de los asiáticoestadounidenses, nativos hawaianos e isleños del Pacífico en la Casa Blanca con una proyección repleta de estrellas de “American Born Chinese”, un programa que se estrenará más adelante este mes.“Noches como estas son un recordatorio del poder de las historias y la importancia de tratar a los narradores con dignidad, respeto y el valor que merecen”, dijo Biden. “Espero sinceramente que la huelga de escritores en Hollywood se resuelva y que los escritores reciban el trato justo que merecen lo antes posible”.El mandatario llamó a la industria cinematográfica de Hollywood “icónica” y “significativa”, y agregó que “necesitamos a los escritores, a todos los trabajadores y a todos los involucrados para co...

Choice Hotels: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $52.8 million.On a per-share basis, the Rockville, Maryland-based company said it had profit of $1.02. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.12 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.08 per share.The hotel franchiser posted revenue of $332.8 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $317.2 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CHH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CHHSource

Aramark: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aramark Holdings Corp. (ARMK) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $56 million.On a per-share basis, the Philadelphia-based company said it had net income of 21 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 28 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 26 cents per share.The provider of food, facilities and uniform services posted revenue of $4.6 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.39 billion.Aramark shares have declined 17% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined roughly 5% 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 ARMK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ARMKSource

Denver weather: Heat Tuesday before strong storms, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on Wednesday

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Front Range will see mainly sunny skies with highs near 80 degrees Tuesday, before storm chances on Wednesday in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Warm with fire riskMostly sunny skies over Denver will help highs get near the 80-degree mark with a brisk wind on Tuesday. Pickleball players fight plans to close Congress Park courts There is a small chance of a spotty evening shower.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 9. South and west of the metro area are under a red flag warning from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. with low humidity and breezy winds.Pinpoint Weather: Red flag warning on May 9. Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, mildA few clouds move in overnight Tuesday with lighter winds. Overnight lows will dip to the 50-degree mark, making for a very mild night.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on May 9. Looking ahead: Wednesday storms, rain on Mother's DayWednesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day with a slight risk for severe storms. Storms are expected ...

Group of women collecting purses, items for those in need

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Tuesday, the SHE Leads Group is kicking off their annual Purse Project.Every year, SHE Leads Group members collect and donate purses filled with personal care and hygiene items for victims of domestic violence and homeless women in the Denver metro area.They help 20 domestic violence shelters across the metro, from Castle Rock to Conifer, including the Sinton House which has a large population of women veterans. Nurses push for more people to carry Narcan, available for free in Adams County SHE Leads Group's mission is women supporting women in any way possible. For the members, S-H-E means supporting, heart and enterprise. They said heart is family or personal and enterprise is business or career. Here is how you can be a part of the Purse Project: Purse Guidelines:Only gently used or new. No tears, stains, cigarette odor, broken fasteners and zippers, or peeling leather or vinyl.The purse needs to be large enough to fit all the personal items in.In an effort to ...

US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:29:36 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will provide $1.2 billion more in long-term military aid to Ukraine to further bolster its air defenses as Russia continues to pound Ukraine with drones, rockets and surface-to-air missiles, U.S. officials said Monday.The aid package is expected to be announced on Tuesday and the money will be provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Unlike the U.S. equipment, weapons and ammunition that are more frequently sent to Ukraine from Pentagon stocks — so they can be delivered quickly — this money is to be spent over the coming months or even years to ensure Ukraine’s future security needs.The assistance initiative will fund HAWK air-defense systems, air-defense munitions and drones for air defense. It will also buy artillery, rockets, satellite imagery assistance, and funding for ongoing maintenance and spare parts for a variety of systems, according to the officials. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the aid package has not ye...