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Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected area in the Caribbean island of Dominica

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world’s first marine protected area for one of earth’s largest animals: the endangered sperm whale.Nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of royal blue waters on the western side of the island nation that serve as key nursing and feeding grounds will be designated as a reserve, the government announced Monday.“We want to ensure these majestic and highly intelligent animals are safe from harm and continue keeping our waters and our climate healthy,” Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said in a statement.Scientists say the reserve not only will protect the animals, but it will also help fight climate change.Sperm whales defecate near the surface because they shut down non-vital functions when they dive to depths of up to 10,000 feet (3,000 meters). As a result, nutrient-rich poop remains along the ocean surface and creates plankton blooms, which capture carbon dioxide in the atmosphere a...

More than 20% of students in Montgomery Co. schools are ‘chronically absent’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

The number of Montgomery County students who are categorized as ‘chronically absent’ has dropped from last year’s high of 26%, but remains above 20%, according to data shared with county council members on Monday.According to information from the Montgomery County Public Schools system, the percentage of students who are ‘chronically absent’ — that is, they are missing more than 10% of class time for any reason — is 21.4%.That’s a nearly five percentage point drop from the 26.2% listed as chronically absent during the 2022-2023 school year, but still higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 19.5%.In raw numbers, the data looks like this: During the first quarter of this academic year, 34,161 students in the MCPS system were found to be missing 10% of their time in class. That compares to last year’s 42,204 students who were absent from their classes 10% of the time.Damon Monteleone, associate superintendent with Montgomery County schools, told...

On Holding: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — ZURICH (AP) — On Holding AG (ONON) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $59.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Zurich-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 22 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 16 cents per share.The running-shoe and apparel company posted revenue of $543.8 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $518 million.On Holding expects full-year revenue of $2.03 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ONON at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ONONSource

Virginia House Republicans stick with Todd Gilbert as their leader after election loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia House Republicans will be in the minority come January after Democrats flipped control of the chamber last week, but they will be sticking with the same top leader, Del. Todd Gilbert.Gilbert, who currently serves as House Speaker, fended off an intraparty challenge over the weekend from Del. Terry Kilgore. Gilbert was elected Republican leader at an organizational meeting Sunday, according to a statement from the caucus that did not disclose the vote count.“I’m honored that my colleagues have once again put their trust in me to lead our Republican team for the coming term. I look forward to working with our caucus to advance our shared Republican values and serve as a check on the worst far-left policies put forward by the incoming Democratic majority,” Gilbert, of Shenandoah County, said in a statement.Kilgore, who currently serves as Republican leader and represents part of the state’s far southwestern tip, told Cardinal News ahead of the ...

Escuela judía de Montreal alcanzada por disparos por segunda vez en menos de una semana mientras la ciudad experimenta un aumento en los crímenes de odio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

(CNN) —  Una escuela judía en Montreal fue atacada con disparos por segunda vez en menos de una semana mientras la ciudad enfrenta un aumento de los delitos antisemitas e islamófobos, dicen las autoridades.Se está llevando a cabo una investigación en la Yeshiva Gedola, que fue alcanzada por disparos la madrugada de este domingo, dijo la policía de Montreal. Encontraron un agujero de bala en la fachada frontal del edificio, junto con casquillos de bala.“Justo después de que se escucharon los disparos, se vio un vehículo sospechoso huyendo rápidamente de la escena”, dijo a CNN la portavoz de la policía, la agente Caroline Chèvrefils.Chèvrefils dijo que la unidad de crímenes de odio está investigando, hablando con testigos y revisando cualquier evidencia en video que pueda surgir.En el cristal de una de las puertas de la escuela se puede ver un agujero de bala.Yeshiva Gedola también fue alcanzada por disparos este jueves, dijo la policía a CNN.La escuela permanece abierta y los e...

Sumitomo Mitsui: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — TOKYO (AP) — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) on Tuesday reported net income of $1.93 billion in its fiscal second quarter.The Tokyo-based bank said it had earnings of 29 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $15.29 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $15.29 billion, exceeding Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SMFG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SMFGSource

Cadiz: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) on Monday reported a loss of $6.9 million in its third quarter.The Los Angeles-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.The renewable resource company posted revenue of $368,000 in the period.The company’s shares closed at $2.99. A year ago, they were trading at $2.11._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CDZI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CDZISource

Tenax Therapeutics: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tenax Therapeutics Inc. (TENX) on Monday reported a loss of $2 million in its third quarter.The Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 8 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 TENX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TENXSource

2 accused of running high-end brothel network in Massachusetts and Virginia appear in court

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

John Amabile, center, an attorney for Junmyung Lee, departs federal court, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Worcester, Mass. Junmyung Lee and Han Lee, accused of operating a commercial sex ring with wealthy and prominent clients in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., appeared in court Monday. But a hearing on whether they should remain behind bars while they await trial was delayed until next week. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)(AP/Steven Senne) John Amabile, center, an attorney for Junmyung Lee, departs federal court, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Worcester, Mass. Junmyung Lee and Han Lee, accused of operating a commercial sex ring with wealthy and prominent clients in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., appeared in court Monday. But a hearing on whether they should remain behind ...

House fire in Cutler Bay sends 1 to hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:21 GMT

A blaze erupted in a Cutler Bay home leaving one person hospitalized as the structure succumbed to flames.The fire broke out near Southwest 97th Avenue and Southwest 219th Street just before 9 p.m. Monday, when Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) rushed to the scene. MDFR confirmed at least one patient with burns was taken to the hospital another two people were treated on the scene. The affected home is now undergoing ventilation.