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Jefe del grupo Wagner dice que sus combatientes se retirarán de Bakhmut por falta de municiones

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

(CNN) — El jefe del mercenario grupo Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, anunció este viernes que su compañía militar privada abandonaría la ciudad ucraniana de Bakhmut el 10 de mayo porque sus combatientes no tienen municiones.“Me dirijo oficialmente al jefe del estado mayor, al ministro de Defensa, al comandante en jefe supremo y al pueblo de Rusia”, dijo Prigozhin en un comunicado publicado en la aplicación de mensajería Telegram.“Declaro en nombre de los combatientes de Wagner, en nombre del comando de Wagner, que el 10 de mayo de 2023, estamos obligados a transferir posiciones en el asentamiento de Bakhmut a unidades del ministerio de Defensa y retirar los restos de Wagner a campamentos de logística para lamer nuestras heridas”, dijo Prigozhin.Un soldado del grupo Wagner regresó a casa luego de luchar por Rusia. Días después lo arrestaron en un caso de asesinato¿Cuál es el rol del grupo privado Wagner en Ucrania? 3:03“Retiro las unidades de PMC de Wagner porque, sin mu...

Free Lyft rides offered in DC region during Cinco de Mayo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

Over a third of traffic deaths in the U.S. during Cinco de Mayo involve drunk drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and one organization is offering free rides to anyone who’s had too much to drink in a drive to keep roads safe.The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) said would-be drunk drivers can download the Lyft app and enter the “SoberRide” code in the apps “Payment” tab to receive a no-cost ride home, up to $15.WRAP’s code for Cinco de Mayo will be posted on its website at 3 p.m. Friday. The code is redeemable from 4 p.m. Friday until 4 a.m. Saturday.The code can be used by anyone 21 and older and anywhere inside Prince George’s, Montgomery, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties, as well as anywhere in D.C.WRAP also offers its SoberRide program on St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day, Halloween and the winter holidays through New Year’s.“We’ve had over ...

Magna: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

AURORA, Ontario (AP) — AURORA, Ontario (AP) — Magna International Inc. (MGA) on Friday reported first-quarter profit of $209 million.On a per-share basis, the Aurora, Ontario-based company said it had profit of 73 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.11 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 95 cents per share.The automotive supply company posted revenue of $10.67 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.12 billion.Magna expects full-year revenue in the range of $40.2 billion to $41.8 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MGA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MGASource

Alexandria school board taps interim superintendent as permanent leader of school system

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

Melanie Kay-Wyatt will become superintendent at Virginia’s Alexandria City Public Schools starting in July, after being in that role on an interim basis since September.Kay-Wyatt will be the first Black woman to serve in that position with the school system.“The School Board is excited to announce Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt as our next permanent superintendent for ACPS. She is an experienced, forward-thinking leader, and is exactly what we need for our school division’s success,” Alexandria City School Board Chair Meagan Alderton said in a statement following the board’s decision.Kay-Wyatt was chief of human resources for ACPS before she was appointed interim superintendent. Previously, she had served as acting chief of human resources and executive director of human resources, since joining the school system in July 2021.She’s also held positions in the public school systems in Spotsylvania and Culpeper counties and the city of Fredericksburg.“E...

“Están muriendo para que puedan engordar en sus oficinas”: jefe del mercenario grupo Wagner condena al liderazgo militar ruso y anuncia su retiro de Bakhmut

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

(CNN) — De pie frente a los cuerpos de docenas de lo que él dice son sus combatientes muertos en la guerra de Rusia con Ucrania, el jefe de la compañía militar privada Wagner desató este jueves un desafío cargado de improperios al liderazgo militar de Rusia, culpando de sus muertes a la falta de apoyo de Moscú.“¡Nos falta el 70% de las municiones necesarias!”, dice el jefe de Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, en un video publicado en Telegram.Al iluminar con una pequeña linterna los cadáveres que yacían al aire libre cerca de lo que parece ser el frente de batalla, Prigozhin afirma que estas son las víctimas de un solo día de lucha.“Shoigu, Gerasimov, ¿dónde… está la munición?”, dice Prigozhin, llamando al ministro de Defensa ruso, Sergei Shoigu, y al jefe de las fuerzas armadas rusas, el general Valery Gerasimov.“La sangre aún está fresca”, dice, señalando los cuerpos detrás de él. “Vinieron aquí como voluntarios y se están muriendo para que ustedes puedan sentarse como gatos gordos...

Beacon Roofing: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

HERNDON, Va. (AP) — HERNDON, Va. (AP) — Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. (BECN) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $22.3 million.The Herndon, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 25 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 67 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 61 cents per share.The roofing materials distributor posted revenue of $1.73 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.78 billion.Beacon Roofing shares have increased 13% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen slightly more than 5% 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 BECN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BECNSource

Arc Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Arc Resources Ltd. (AETUF) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $425.2 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.The Calgary, Alberta-based company said it had profit of 69 cents per share.The oil and natural gas company posted revenue of $1.22 billion in the period.Arc Resources shares have declined 11% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 20% 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 AETUF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AETUFSource

Drew Barrymore steps down from hosting MTV Movie & TV Awards in support of writers’ strike

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

(CNN) — Drew Barrymore is standing in solidarity with striking members of the Writers Guild of America by stepping down as the host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards that is scheduled to air on Sunday.“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said on Thursday in a statement shared with CNN.“Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home and hope you will join me,” her statement continued.Barrymore added that she “can’t wait to be a part of this next year, when I can truly celebrate everything that MTV has created, which is a show that allows fans to choose who the awards go to and is truly inclusive.”Bruce Gillmer, executive producer of the MTV Movie & TV Awards, said o...

Superstar students recognized for their hard work thanks to local organization Achieve Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

South Florida high school seniors are being celebrated for their success and growth, thanks to the efforts of Achieve Miami. The organization brought together almost 90 students to the Milander Center for the Arts in Hialeah on Wednesday for a big send-off as they embark on the next chapter of their education.Students have shared their success stories, with some pursuing fields such as mechanical engineering, astrophysics, and medicine.“When I first got into high school, I was a freshman, I was a little bit insecure,” said Robert Morgan Educational Center student, Anthony Camaraza-Diaz. “I didn’t get into a lot of clubs. I was just like getting through it, then in my sophomore year I started to get into organization and things.”Camaraza-Diaz has credited the organization with greatly improving his confidence. He plans on attending Florida International University to study biology in hopes of pursuing a medical career.Another student from Booker T. Washi...

This is Google’s new folding phone

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:31:59 GMT

(CNN) — Just a few days ahead of its product launch, Google unveiled an early look at its first foldable smartphone.In a video posted to Twitter and YouTube, the company teased a Pixel phone with a vertical hinge that can be opened to reveal a tablet-like display.The company will host its annual developer conference at its Mountain View, California, headquarters next week, where it’s rumored to also introduce a Pixel 7a budget phone, its latest Android operating system and advancements to its AI-powered Bard chatbot.Although the company didn’t reveal specs for the Pixel Fold, it’s become increasingly common for companies to show off products leading up to their own events in an effort to drum up excitement and set expectations at a time when it’s difficult to surprise onlookers with something unexpected.Despite great interest in foldable phones — and a resurgence in 90s-style flip phones among celebrities and TikTok influencers — the foldable market is ...