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It’s Feminist to Demand a Ceasefire in Israel–Palestine

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

Activists gather around the Tolerance Monument in Jerusalem on Oct. 4, 2023, in an event organized by the Israeli Women Wage Peace and Palestinian Women of the Sun movements.Photo by Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty ImagesThree days before Hamas committed the bloodiest attack on Israeli civilians in that country’s history, four days before the Israel Defense Forces responded with the most devastating collective punishment of Palestinian civilians in a long history of collective punishment, Palestinian and Israeli feminists gathered to demand peace.On October 4, hundreds of them, dressed in white and turquoise, in hijabs and sun hats, met at the wall between West Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank (many Palestinian women missed the event because they could not get authorization to cross). Under a canopy of white umbrellas, they walked to the Tolerance Monument in Jerusalem for a rally, then rode to the Dead Sea. On the beach around a symbolic negotiating table, alongside diplomats and...

Correction: Hungary-Military Divers story

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

1 dead, 1 arrested after 2 stolen vehicles crash in Northeast DC, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

One person is dead and a juvenile has been arrested following two crashes involving stolen cars in Northeast D.C. early Thursday morning.D.C. police told WTOP they got a call around 3 a.m. for crashes involving two stolen vehicles at the intersection of Brentwood Road and Bryant Street in Northeast.When officers arrived, they found one female person dead inside one of the vehicles. Her age is unknown.A juvenile female was arrested at the scene, and police say at least three other people, who were also in the cars, ran away before officers arrived.D.C. Police also tell WTOP the cars were going at high speeds and crashed separately near the roundabout.Below is a map where the crashes took place. This is a developing story, stay with WTOP for updates.Source

TAL Education: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — BEIJING (AP) — TAL Education Group (TAL) on Thursday reported earnings of $37.9 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Beijing-based company said it had profit of 6 cents per share.The education services provider posted revenue of $411.9 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 TAL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TALSource

Nightmare in Navy Yard brings ‘DC’s largest Halloween party’ to Capital Turnaround

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

Are you looking for something spooky to do this final weekend before Halloween? Do you have a killer costume that you think could win some serious cash prizes?Head to “Nightmare in Navy Yard” at the Capital Turnaround this Saturday on M Street in Southeast D.C.“It’s that time of year again, which is my favorite time of year, spooky season,” producer Edward Daniels told WTOP. “I’m really proud of this event. This is the fourth year of Nightmare in Navy Yard. It’s continued to grow year after year, and I’m excited to get it into the Capital Turnaround this year. We’ve outgrown our old space and we have a brand new space that we will be decking out with all things lighting and special effects.”Produced by Scorpio Entertainment and Party D.C., the spooky atmosphere will showcase dozens of state-of-the-art animatronics, fog, lasers and AtmosFX digital décor that Daniels spends months curating.“We’ve got over 50...

Nabors: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $57.3 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had a loss of $6.26. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $5.40 per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 20 cents per share.The drilling contractor posted revenue of $744.1 million in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $757.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NBR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NBRSource

STMicroelectronics: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — GENEVA (AP) — STMicroelectronics NV (STM) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $1.09 billion.On a per-share basis, the Geneva-based company said it had net income of $1.16.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.08 per share.The chip company posted revenue of $4.43 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 STM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STMSource

ASE Technology Hldg: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) — ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (ASX) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $277 million.The Kaohsiung, Taiwan-based company said it had net income of 13 cents per share.The integrated circuit maker posted revenue of $4.87 billion in the period.ASE Technology Hldg shares have increased 19% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 43% 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 ASX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ASXSource

Pacasmayo: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

LIMA, Peru (AP) — LIMA, Peru (AP) — Cementos Pacasmayo SAA (CPAC) on Wednesday reported net income of $12.6 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Lima, Peru-based company said it had profit of 15 cents.The cement provider posted revenue of $140.7 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 CPAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CPACSource

Canon: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:33 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — TOKYO (AP) — Canon Inc. (CAJPY) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $414.2 million.The Tokyo-based company said it had profit of 42 cents per share.The office machine company posted revenue of $6.83 billion in the period.Canon shares have climbed 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen roughly 6% 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 CAJPY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CAJPYSource