Новости за 18.04.2024

Juror seated in Trump hush money case is excused after telling judge she was concerned about her ability to be impartial.

Thousands of ordinary people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A court settlement was supposed to help compensate them, but it hasn’t turned out as expected. A large majority got only the minimum award and had to file individual lawsuits to recover more. However, attorneys familiar with the issue say only one person has received a settlement after suing — and that took extraordinary luck and effort. Judges have dumped plaintiff experts. BP has fought every case. Читать дальше...

A judge in Tunisia has sentenced a journalist and political commentator to six months in prison in the country’s latest assault on members of the media who criticize the government. Mohamed Boughalleb, who had been charged with insulting a public official, was sentenced Wednesday. He will remain behind bars, where he has been since his arrest last month after an official lodged a complaint against him. The complaint from a member of Tunisia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs came after Boughalleb on... Читать дальше...

A Democrat who served one term representing southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that he’s running for Congress again. Peter Barca announced his bid against Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil who is seeking a fourth term. Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, previously represented by former House Speaker Paul Ryan, leans Republican but was made more competitive under new boundary lines adopted in 2021. Читать дальше...

Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craft. That's immediately evident on approaching the bright red facade decorated by a colorful clash of geometry and a foreground dominated by a riot of gigantic red podiums. Gibson is a Mississippi Choctaw with Cherokee descent. He is the first Native American to represent the United States solo at the Venice Biennale. The last time Native American artists were included was in 1932. Читать дальше...

Last year, a handful of Big Tech stocks were behind much of corporate America’s profit growth. Now, as the heart of earnings reporting season arrives on Wall Street, the hope is that profit growth will broaden out to a wider range of companies. Give credit to the remarkably resilient U.S. economy, which continues to hum despite high interest rates meant to bring inflation down. The expectation is for that strength to translate into stronger revenues for companies broadly. Even more pressure than... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. (BHLB) on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of $20.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Thursday, April 18, 2024

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Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Clouds and sun;92;81;Clouds and sun;93;83;S;9;71%;42%;9

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Sunny and... Читать дальше...

Global Forecast as of 12:00 GMT Thursday, April 18, 2024

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City/Town, Country;Thursday's Weather Condition;Thursday's High Temp (C);Thursday's Low Temp (C);Friday's Weather Condition;Friday's High Temp (C);Friday's Low Temp (C);Friday's Wind Direction;Friday's Wind Speed (KPH);Friday's Humidity (%);Friday's Chance of Precip. (%);Friday's UV Index

Abidjan, Ivory Coast;Clouds and sun;33;27;Clouds and sun;34;28;S;15;71%;42%;9

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;Sunny and... Читать дальше...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — OFG Bancorp (OFG) on Thursday reported net income of $49.7 million in its first quarter.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $39.7 million.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has completed a book about her years in public life. The memoir ranges from legislation she helped enact to such traumatizing moments as the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol and the assault at her San Francisco home that left her husband with a fractured skull. Simon & Schuster announced Thursday that Pelosi’s “The Art of Power” will be released Aug. 6. Pelosi, the first woman to become House Speaker, says in a statement that: “People always ask me how I did... Читать дальше...

INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — S&T Bancorp Inc. (STBA) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $31.2 million.

DETROIT (AP) — DETROIT (AP) — Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $157 million.

The award-winning actress is renting out her beautiful, midcentury modern digs. Here's a peek at the details inside.

"You definitely have to have the mentality for being ready for anything."

The waterfront Bay Area town is home to America's "first proper rugby pub."

CHP unveiled a “more streamlined and efficient” system following a wreck.

When Anthony Bourdain died, it left a hole in the food world. Can anyone fill it?

This item went viral at Trader Joe's. Now, Costco is selling it, too.

The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S., launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to curb carjackings. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco tells The Associated Press there's “absolutely much more to do” to make communities safer, even as many places have experienced a downward trend in crime after a coronavirus pandemic-era spike. President Joe Biden's administration has put an emphasis on fighting violent crime. Читать дальше...

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. (TCBI) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $26.1 million.

Fewer homeowners anticipate bidding wars and wild offers over the asking price, according to a recent survey from Realtor.com and CensusWide.

President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia as he aims to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The decision to highlight the Kennedy family endorsement on Thursday, more than six months from Election Day, is an indication of how seriously Biden’s team is taking the threat of the independent bid potentially using his last name’s lingering Democratic... Читать дальше...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $2.25 billion.