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DePetris: For U.S., deep concern about escalation of Israel-Hamas war

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third week, President Joe Biden is walking a tightrope and trying to accomplish three objectives simultaneously: ensure Israel has everything it needs to defend itself in what Israeli defense officials admit will be a long and grueling campaign; remind the Israelis that civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip should be kept to an absolute minimum; and prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from spiraling into a regional conflagration.It’s the geopolitical equivalent of a high-wire act, and success is by no means assured.To date, the Biden administration has managed to thread the needle decently enough. The Israeli military not only has the equipment, military platforms and personnel to take the fight to Hamas but also has spent weeks hammering Gaza with thousands of airstrikes. Hundreds of thousands of Israeli ground troops are stationed near the Israel-Gaza border waiting for the order to root out Hamas infrastructure and kill the organizatio...

Pregnant mom and 8-year-old son detained at gunpoint by Northern California police in ‘mistaken identity’ stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg | CNN(CNN) — A nine-months pregnant woman and her 8-year-old son were stopped by police in Sacramento, California, and held at gunpoint in what the department calls “a case of mistaken identity.”Shanice Stewart was driving her 8-year-old son to football practice last Tuesday when officers initiated what they called a “high-risk” traffic stop.“We could have been shot,” Stewart told CNN.The Sacramento Police Department said in a statement to CNN they were looking for a juvenile suspect who “was wanted for two felony warrants, including a warrant for gun possession.”Stewart said she immediately pulled her purple car to the side of the northern California freeway when the lights on the patrol car behind her went on, expecting the officer to pass. Instead, she says three other law enforcement vehicles also stopped, halting all freeway traffic.While following officers’ instructions, tossing her car keys out the window and slowly exiting the vehicle, she directed her son,...

Decide when and how to sell the old home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

For new-home buyers needing to sell another home before moving, the limited number of homes on the market in the Bay Area is good news. And while prospective buyers may be looking at mortgage interest rates rising to levels not seen for more than 20 years, overall low inventory puts sellers in a good position.Even so, to have the best sale and purchase possible, it’s important to learn as much as you can about selling the existing home, even before choosing a new home.Be upfront with every builder as the new-home search gets underway. You’ll be amazed how much builders can tell you about best practices for selling an existing home. They work with buyers all the time who need to finance their new homes with funds from a resale home.As soon as a builder contract is finalized and construction plans are underway, it’s time to interview real estate agents and brokers about listing and selling the resale home. The builder may even know of new residents who moved in from the same area wher...

Next generation ‘clasico’: Bellingham faces 1st game against a Barcelona brimming with young talents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham has blossomed into a clinical scorer since joining Real Madrid. Now his team hopes Bellingham will be fully fit when he faces his first “clasico” match at Barcelona on Saturday.The England midfielder is on scoring streak with 11 goals in 12 matches so far this campaign, compared to 14 goals in all of last season for German side Borussia Dortmund.Bellingham appeared to be bothered by a leg problem when he was substituted after scoring his latest goal in a 2-1 win at Braga in the Champions League on Tuesday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, however, said immediately after the victory that it was nothing serious.“He’s all right,” Ancelotti said. “He was feeling it a little bit in his abductors because it was a soft pitch. He’s a little tired but that’s to be expected.”Madrid tops the Spanish league level on points with Girona, with Barcelona one point behind in third place going into the game between the fierce rivals. Atletico Madrid is also fourth at thr...

Newcastle’s Tonali banned for 10 months from soccer for betting violations, will miss Euro 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

ROME (AP) — Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was banned for 10 months by the Italian soccer federation on Thursday for betting on teams he played for — ruling him out of the rest of the Premier League season as well as competing for Italy at next year’s European Championship.The 23-year-old Tonali, who became the second player suspended in the widening case, agreed to a plea bargain with the federation that included therapy for a gambling addiction.Tonali’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, recently acknowledged that his client has a gambling problem and that Tonali told prosecutors he bet on AC Milan and Brescia when he played for those clubs.The federation acted following an investigation by Turin prosecutors into soccer players using illegal websites to bet on games.Tonali’s ban means he will not be able to return in time for Euro 2024, which runs June 14-July 14. Defending champion Italy has not qualified yet.Tonali’s cooperation with authorities allowed the minimum ban of three yea...

The Shyft Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

NOVI, Mich. (AP) — NOVI, Mich. (AP) — The Shyft Group, Inc. (SHYF) on Thursday reported net income of $4.5 million in its third quarter.The Novi, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 13 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 19 cents per share.The maker of chassis for Last Mile Delivery, RVs and other vehicles posted revenue of $201.3 million in the period.The Shyft Group expects full-year earnings in the range of 42 cents to 56 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $850 million to $900 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SHYF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SHYFSource

FirstService: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — TORONTO (AP) — FirstService Corp. (FSV) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $32.7 million.The Toronto-based company said it had profit of 73 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.25 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 $1.29 per share.The property services provider posted revenue of $1.12 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 FSV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FSVSource

Emcor Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Emcor Group Inc. (EME) on Thursday reported earnings of $169.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $3.57. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $3.61 per share.The construction and maintenance company posted revenue of $3.21 billion in the period.Emcor Group expects full-year earnings in the range of $12.25 to $12.65 per share, with revenue expected to be $12.5 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EME at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EMESource

Southwest Airlines quarterly profit slides 30% and says growth will slow next year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines’ third-quarter profit fell 30% to $193 million despite record revenue as leisure travel boomed over the summer.The airline’s labor costs rose sharply, however, more than offsetting the increase in revenue.Southwest predicted Thursday that a key measure of pricing power will fall sharply in the fourth quarter and it will scale back its aggressive growth plans early next year.The results, and particularly Southwest’s plans to throttle back on growth, are likely to add to concerns that demand for domestic travel, the heart of Southwest’s business, could weaken. Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. slid nearly 5% before the opening bell. The airline’s profit is down from $277 million a year ago and, excluding special items, worked out to 38 cents per share. That matched Wall Street expectations, according to a FactSet survey of analysts.Revenue rose $305 million, or 5%, to $6.52 billion, just short of projections for $6.56 billion.Sou...

FTI Consulting: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:34 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $83.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Washington-based company said it had profit of $2.34.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.84 per share.The business advisory firm posted revenue of $893.3 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $847.5 million.FTI Consulting expects full-year earnings to be $6.70 to $7.20 per share, with revenue in the range of $3.33 billion to $3.4 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FCN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FCNSource