No injuries from Israeli bus explosions in suspected militant attack, police say
A series of explosions Thursday on three parked buses has rattled central Israel in what authorities suspected was a militant attack. No injuries were reported.
Day: February 21, 2025
Bolivia’s Morales runs for president again, defying term limit
Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales launched his fourth presidential bid on Thursday, ignoring the constitution, which only allows three terms in office. Morales, who was Bolivia’s first-ever indigenous president, is also facing criminal charges, whic…
Secretary Noem Rescinds Extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status – Homeland Security
Secretary Noem Rescinds Extension of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status Homeland SecurityTrump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation The New York TimesNoem ends protections from deportations for Hait…
Ukraine: No ‘negotiation’ with aggressor Russia
Re: “Ukraine not invited to U.S., Russian talks to end war” (Feb. 18, A1): I am appalled by the news about talks between Russia and the U.S. to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, as if there were anything to negotiate between an invader and the co…
Ukraine, Russia, U.S.: What does each side want? | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to end the war in Ukraine, but exactly how that could unfold is up for debate. Andrew Chang breaks down what Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. all want from a resolution, and how conflicting interests make their g…
Trump ‘very frustrated’ and Zelensky must strike minerals deal, says adviser
The comments overshadowed Zelensky’s meeting with US envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv.
Former Navy Acquisitions Chief Says Frigate Parent Design Mod Plan Flawed, ‘A Lot Harder Than It Sounds’
The former Navy acquisition chief this week admitted the Navy’s plan to modify a parent design for the Constellation-class frigate was more difficult than the service thought, leading to major […]
Santorini panic as Greek holiday paradise ’emptied’ after 11,000 locals free earthquakes
As the tourism season nears, 11,000 locals have fled Santorini after the island was rocked by hundreds of earthquake tremors.
Block reports Q4 revenue up 4.5% YoY to $6.03B vs. $6.29B est., gross profit up 14% to $2.31B, Cash App gross profit up 16% to $1.38B; XYZ drops 6%+ after hours (MacKenzie Sigalos/CNBC)
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Block reports Q4 revenue up 4.5% YoY to $6.03B vs. $6.29B est., gross profit up 14% to $2.31B, Cash App gross profit up 16% to $1.38B; XYZ drops 6%+ after hours — Block reported fourth-quarter results on Th…
Ex-officer convicted in 2022 roadside shooting death of Colorado man
Andrew Buen found guilty of homicide in death of Christian Glass, 22, who showed signs of mental health crisis at sceneA former Colorado sheriff’s deputy was convicted Thursday in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in distress who called 911 for h…