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Despegar.com: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Despegar.com Corp. (DESP) on Thursday reported a loss of $15.2 million in its fourth quarter.The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based company said it had a loss of 30 cents per share.The online travel company posted revenue of $145.5 million in the period.For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $68.5 million, or $1.19 per share. Revenue was reported as $538 million.Despegar.com expects full-year revenue in the range of $640 million to $700 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DESP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DESPSource

Pentagon shows footage of aircraft dumping fuel on US drone

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Pentagon has released footage of what it says is a Russian aircraft conducting an unsafe intercept of a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone in international airspace over the Black Sea.The 42-second video, released Thursday, shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.The U.S. military said it ditched the MQ-9 Reaper in the sea Tuesday after the Russian fighter jet poured fuel on the unmanned aerial vehicle and then struck its propeller.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley have spoken to their Russian counterparts about the destruction of the U.S. drone following the encounter with Russian fighter jets.The calls with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov on Wednesday were the first since October.While intercept attempts are not uncommon, the incident amid the war in Ukraine has ra...

Bracket Breakdown 4: Maryland, Howard and Virginia tip off; a look at the East Region

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

The ball will be tipped at 12:15 in Birmingham, Alabama, (where it will technically be 11:15 a.m. CDT, one of four First Round games starting before noon local time over the next two days) as the First Four is in our rear-view mirror.Fairleigh Dickinson, Arizona State, Pit, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi amble over from the kiddie table (see Tuesday’s preview) after each secured a spot in the Round of 64.More Sports NewsMore College Basketball NewsMore Bracket Breakdown 2023For the record, some mid-week commutes are easier than others: while FDU ambles up the road from Dayton to Columbus, Arizona State makes the trek west to Denver. Let’s just hope everybody’s luggage (unlike Grand Canyon’s) makes it safe and sound.Thursday afternoon will give area fans quite a bit to unpack, especially for those who have scheduled “client visits” as well as those “feeling under the weather”.Game Schedules and Where to Watch (All Eastern Time)12:15 p...

Yirendai: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — BEIJING (AP) — Yirendai Ltd. (YRD) on Thursday reported net income of $70.4 million in its fourth quarter.The Beijing-based company said it had net income of 78 cents per share.The online consumer finance marketplace posted revenue of $157.8 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $173.2 million, or $1.98 per share. Revenue was reported as $498 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on YRD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/YRDSource

U.S. military releases footage it says is of encounter between Russian fighter jet and American drone over Black Sea

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — U.S. military releases footage it says is of encounter between Russian fighter jet and American drone over Black Sea.Source

Road conditions: Wet, spring-like snow coats roadways

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Thursday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as rain has transitioned over to that wet and heavy spring-like snow. The Pinpoint Weather team is keeping an eye out on the morning conditions as that snow could create sloppy roadways.Denver is dropping 30 degrees on Thursday after going from temperatures near the 70-degree mark on Wednesday to the mid-30s today. The biggest impact from Thursday's snowfall will be in the Foothills and the mountains. Watch out for that windAside from the snow, Meteorologist Travis Michels said that wind will also be a factor in the morning commute. While the snow won't stick around past 8 a.m., the winds will continue to pick up throughout the day causing temperatures to dip into the low to mid-30s. Cool, wet end of March possible in Colorado Wet, slushy roadwaysWhile accumulation won't be the big story Thursday, the spring-like snow could still cause slushy conditions on the roadways.FOX31 and Channel 2's Jim Hooley is west of town on C-4...

Denver weather: Morning snow, breezy afternoon for a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow will continue to fall across Denver for the morning commute Thursday with cloudy skies and brisk winds through the afternoon in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Early snow then cloudy skiesAfter the morning snow wraps up by 9 a.m. Thursday, cloudy skies will linger over the metro area. Temperatures are cooler in the mid-30s with a brisk afternoon wind. Road conditions: Wet, spring-like snow coats roadways Thursday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the lingering snow that will have an impact on the morning drive. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast for March 16. Winter weather advisories remain in effect through noon in the Foothills and until this evening along Interstate 70. Winter storm warnings will expire at midnight for southern Colorado.Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on March 16. Weather tonight: Cloudy and coolExtra clouds are slow to clear out of the area Thursday night, so we'll keep mostly cloudy skies. Lows are chilly and below average in...

Florida legislature proposes bill to tighten abortion laws

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

A new bill is making its way to the Florida legislature that could significantly tighten abortion laws in the state. The proposed bill would ban abortions past 6 weeks, with exceptions only in cases where the life of the mother is at risk or in cases of rape or incest.If Republican lawmakers can come to an agreement on the details of the bill, it is highly likely to become law. This news has sparked controversy and debate across the state and the country, as abortion rights continue to be a divisive issue.The proposed bill is just the latest in a series of efforts by conservative lawmakers to restrict access to abortion across the United States. On Wednesday, a Texas judge heard arguments challenging an abortion pill to be sold in the state.In recent years, states like Kansas, Texas and Georgia have passed similarly restrictive laws, sparking legal challenges and public outcry.Opponents of the bill argue that it is a violation of women’s rights and could have serious consequen...

Watch the moment Russian jet strikes US drone over Black Sea

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

The Pentagon has released footage of a Russian fighter jet colliding with a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday.While making what the Pentagon said was a routine flight in international airspace, the uncrewed MQ-9 Reaper was intercepted by two Russian Su-27 fighter jets. The warplanes dumped jet fuel on the drone and flew in front of it before one of the jets struck the drone’s propeller.U.S. operators were forced to ditch the uncrewed aircraft in the Black Sea. The U.S. said the Russian pilots were “reckless” and “unprofessional.” Russian officials denied responsibility for the crash, shifting blame to the drone’s pilots.Despite the incident, the U.S. will continue conducting surveillance flights worldwide, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.“Make no mistake, the United States will continue to fly and to operate wherever international law allows,” Austin said at the start of a virtual meeting of nations supporting Ukraine against Rus...

Crews still feeling fallout from nor’easter days after more than two feet of snow fell in parts of Mass.

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:56 GMT

Crews are still feeling fallout from Tuesday’s nor’easter several days after the storm dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of Mass. “Hard work right now,” said Tayvonn Calhoun, who was out shoveling after the storm. “Just trying to get the job done so I can go inside and get warm.”Power crews had their work cut out for them this week. At the height of the storm Tuesday, the entire town of Ashby was without power. Unitil set up a Mobile Command Center outside Ashby Police Headquarters.“I guess the key is just finding the circuit that’s down, so that’s what their expertise is,” said Unitil spokesperson Bill White. On Wednesday, crews went street by street working to get the lights back on for customers. At least 70,000 utility customers across Massachusetts lost power during the storm, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. As of Thursday morning, that number is just below 2,700. Exhausted plow ope...