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Australia’s state visit will feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships and a lavish dinner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is pressing forward with this week’s state visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, carving out time to nurture the relationship with a critical U.S. ally in the Pacific against the backdrop of escalating fighting between Israel and Hamas. The state visit, only the fourth since Biden took office, is a reminder of how he’s pursuing long-term plans to counter China’s influence even as bloody conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, where the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues after almost two years, remain the most immediate concerns. Senior administration officials said Biden and Albanese would be focused on innovative partnerships intended to support economic development among Pacific island nations, a key arena as the U.S. seeks the upper hand in the region.The U.S. and Australia plan to work together on building maritime infrastructure and laying undersea cables to strengthen internet connectivity, according ...

Old Dominion: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

THOMASVILLE, N.C. (AP) — THOMASVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $339.3 million.The Thomasville, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of $3.09 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.89 per share.The trucking company posted revenue of $1.52 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.49 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ODFL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ODFLSource

T-Mobile: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $2.14 billion.The Bellevue, Washington-based company said it had profit of $1.82 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.75 per share.The wireless carrier posted revenue of $19.25 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $19.35 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TMUS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TMUSSource

Where incomes are growing — and dropping — in Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Inflation has taken a hit on the average household budget. But in a handful of Colorado cities, income growth has outpaced the rise in prices.Food prices jumped 13.5% in 2022, making it the largest year-to-year percentage increase since 1979, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the same time, some cities saw income grow more than inflation, according to a new report. How much do houses cost in Colorado? See the list by county SmartAsset looked at U.S. Census Bureau data for 349 of the largest cities in the country and ranked them according to income growth. Fourteen Colorado cities are on the list, but only one made the top 20.Where is income growing in Colorado?Longmont ranked 15th in the nation for the biggest percentage growth in median income. Last year, median income there jumped to $89,010, a more than 22% increase from the year before, according to the report.Another seven Colorado cities saw double-digit income growth. Meanwhile, Denver's...

Haunted happenings at the Molly Brown House, as told by the museum director

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — From Cheesman Park to the Stanley Hotel, there are plenty of ghost stories to go around Colorado. Among those spooky places, the Molly Brown House Museum is often said to be one of the most haunted spots in Denver. The museum director, Andrea Malcomb, attributes many of these rumors to the Victorian era. The Victorian eraDuring the late 1800s, many people lost loved ones and were looking for a way to communicate with those who had passed. This turned into the Spiritualism movement where people were infatuated with connecting with spirits who had passed on.Molly Brown was born just after the Civil War in 1867 and was brought up when Ouija boards and seances were common. She was often known for holding seances, tarot card readings and visiting fortune tellers. Photos: Denver homes go all-out on Halloween decorations In fact, Brown went to a medium just before she boarded the Titanic. According to Malcomb, the medium said, "I see great disaster in your future. Water, ...

Miami Commissioner candidate Frank Pichel posts bond after arrest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

Miami City Commission candidate Frank Pichel, 61, posted bond, Tuesday afternoon. Pichel, running in District 1, faced accusations of ‘aggravated assault with a firearm’ in connection with the removal of political signs.The signs in question belonged to his opponent, Alex Diaz de la Portilla, who was recently suspended on corruption charges. As of Wednesday morning, Pichel has been released.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is ready to set sail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

Get ready for the return of one of South Florida’s most anticipated maritime events! The annual international boat show is preparing to make a splash in Fort Lauderdale, promising an abundance of boats and endless enjoyment.With an impressive lineup of approximately 1,300 vessels, from super-mega yachts to speedy boats, attendees can look forward to a marine spectacle like no other.For some historical context, the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show proudly retains its title as the largest in-water boat show worldwide. This event has drawn over 100,000 visitors from across the globe to South Florida, contributing an impressive $1 billion in revenue to the state.Over the course of 5 days, this event provides a significant boost to South Florida’s local maritime, marine, and hospitality industries during the off-season. To kick off Wednesday’s festivities, the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, the Mayor of Broward County, and other local leaders will convene for a ribbon-cutting cerem...

Former European parliamentarian fights to avoid paying back €250K after fraud probe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

BRUSSELS — A former member of the European Parliament from Italy is refusing to pay back more than a quarter of a million euros of public money, years after fraud-busters found he had broken EU rules by paying it to a company that never did real work and was owned by someone he became romantically involved with.Crescenzio Rivellini, an MEP who sat with the center-right European People’s Party from 2009 to 2014, was the subject of an investigation by the EU’s anti-fraud office, also known as OLAF. It found he had funneled tens of thousands of euros from his office budget to a company owned by Bianca Maria D’Angelo, who was his parliamentary assistant when the contract was signed and later became his partner. Her ownership was not declared to Parliament and thus breached the institution’s conflict-of-interest rules, according to OLAF. Rivellini has sought for years to avoid paying the money back by refusing to acknowledge his debts, most recently launching a lawsuit against...

PMQ scorecard: Swearing and ceasefires dominate as Sunak and Starmer duke it out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

Prime minister’s questions: a shouty, jeery, very occasionally useful advert for British politics. Here’s what you need to know from the latest session in POLITICO’s weekly run-through.What they sparred about: This week’s session started out with jousting over who does better on combating the cost of living — with rows over renting, homeownership, and jobs leading a domestic-heavy charge from the two leaders.Labour leader Keir Starmer had an ace up his sleeve after the failed Conservative candidate for the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election shared a post that said out-of-work parents who are financially struggling should “fuck off.” Starmer said the poor chap was “simply following party lines.” Sunak pushed through, pointing to measures he has put in place to help people with energy bills, mortgage payments, and to spur house building.  First bit of shade thrown: In welcoming the actual new MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Labour’s Alistair Strathern, Keir Starmer said...

Biden is worried about wider war in the Middle East. Here’s how it could happen.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:02:45 GMT

U.S. officials are worried that violence in Israel’s neighbors will spiral into a larger regional war.Missile strikes from Yemen. Killings in the West Bank. Attacks on U.S. troops in Syria. And that’s before Israel officially launches a ground invasion of Gaza, the territory controlled by Hamas militants who killed more than 1,000 Israelis on Oct. 7.Biden administration officials are especially concerned that armed groups backed by Iran are preparing to exact more bloodshed. Aside from Hamas, those proxy forces include Lebanon and Iraq-based Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen.“We see a prospect for much more significant escalation against U.S. forces and personnel in the near term. And let’s be clear about it, the road leads back to Iran,” a senior Defense Department official told reporters Monday. The official was granted anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak on the record.Arab officials are worried, too. They are urging Washington to help defuse the tensions by ...