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Hudson Global: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

OLD GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — OLD GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Hudson Global Inc. (HSON) on Thursday reported earnings of $62,000 in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Old Greenwich, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 33 cents per share.The staffing company posted revenue of $43.6 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $7.1 million, or $2.27 per share. Revenue was reported as $200.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HSON at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HSONSource

More Americans file for jobless claims; layoffs remain low

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite efforts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy and the job market in its fight against inflation.Jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending March 25 rose by 7,000 to 198,000 from the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday.The four-week moving average of claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week fluctuations, rose by 2,000 to 198,250, remaining below the 200,000 threshold for the tenth straight week.Applications for unemployment benefits are broadly seen reflective of the number of layoffs in the U.S.Last week, the Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point, despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed that the central bank remains focused on fighting high inflation, which could require addit...

Sonida Senior Living: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

ADDISON, Texas (AP) — ADDISON, Texas (AP) — Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (SNDA) on Thursday reported a loss of $16.6 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Addison, Texas-based company said it had a loss of $2.79.The operator of senior living communities posted revenue of $59.5 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $54.4 million, or $9.27 per share. Revenue was reported as $238.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SNDA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SNDASource

Pedro Sánchez visita China: ¿de qué hablará con Xi Jinping?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

(CNN Español) — Reforzar las relaciones bilaterales, plantear los objetivos que desarrollará España al asumir la presidencia rotatoria del Consejo de la Unión Europea en el segundo semestre de 2023 y conocer mejor la posición de China sobre la guerra en Ucrania. Estos son los tres temas principales que Pedro Sánchez, presidente del Gobierno español, pretende abordar con Xi Jinping, presidente de China, en la visita que realiza al país asiático este 30 y 31 de marzo.Una visita de Estado que ocurre tras la invitación del líder chino y que, a pesar de tener el aniversario número 50 del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambos países como telón de fondo, genera gran expectativa dado que será una semana después de la reunión de Xi Jinping con Vladimir Putin en Moscú.Xi ha ganado protagonismo en las últimas semanas al tratar de negociar con Putin una vía para lograr la paz en Ucrania. No obstante, el plan de 12 puntos propuesto por China para alcanzar este objetivo...

Man sentenced to 96 years for 'random act of road rage'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A man was sentenced to 96 years in prison for a 2018 incident that police called a "random act of road rage."A Douglas County judge sentenced 34-year-old Abraham Paquet to 96 years after a jury convicted him of shooting and injuring another driver during a road rage incident. According to the 18th Judicial District District Attorney's Office, on May 22, 2018, Parker Police Department officers were called about shots fired at Parker Road and E-470 during rush hour.A witness told officers that two trucks were stopped at a light, and when the light turned green one of the men pulled out a gun and shot the other driver. According to PPD, the victim was able to transport themself to Parker Adventist Hospital for treatment for a gunshot wound to the hand. Affidavit: 15-year-old shot at officer, had Glock with automatic switch Thankfully, the victim did survive but he did require hand surgery. Despite Paquet's efforts to avoid detection, he was identified ...

9 soldiers dead after 2 Black Hawk helicopters crash on training mission in Kentucky

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) — Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said.Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, said Thursday morning that the deaths happened the previous night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission.The two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helicopters crashed at approximately 10 p.m. in Trigg County, Kentucky, near Highway 68. Everything known about the Nashville school shooting, so far In a press release from Fort Campbell, officials said, "The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families."Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he will be at Fort Campbell Thursday morning, “to support our troops and their families after last night’s tragic incident.”(WKRN)(WKRN)(WKRN)(WKRN)Kentucky State Police were working with Fort Campbell officials, Kentucky Emergency Management, and local officials at the scene. They had a road...

Could AI help find trends in mass shootings?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The debate over mass shooting prevention is usually centered on guns, building security, the actors themselves, and law enforcement. One University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor believes artificial intelligence should be part of the conversation.Sheldon Jacobsen is a data scientist who looks at trends in a variety of things including mass murders. He has used AI to find possible trends in mass killing incidents with the goal to save lives and possibly even prevent them. Affidavit: 15-year-old shot at officer, had Glock with automatic switch So far in 2023, there have been 13 mass killings which Jacobsen defines as four or more people dead, totaling 77 people killed. He said AI uses models to analyze data and then make observations on trends and patterns. It looks at the venue, the shooter, the deaths, the law enforcement response, and more. In analyzing the data of these incidents over the last several years, he's made a few observations. Jacobsen...

Florida principal resigns after sending $100K to scammer posing as Elon Musk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

OAK HILL, Florida (WESH) — A principal of a charter school in Volusia County resigned after writing a $100,000 check to an internet scammer posing as Elon Musk.Dr. Jan McGee worked at Burns Science and Technology Charter in Oak Hill since its inception. The school and McGee have always been well thought of. Burns Science and Technology is A-rated with just under 1,000 students and a huge waiting list. The principal who has guided it all these years is a superstar in many circles, but a huge lapse in judgment has cost her her job.“I am a very smart lady. Well-educated. I fell for a scam,” McGee said.McGee told a packed audience she was taken in by a fake Elon Musk, someone posing online as the space pioneer. Someone she’d been talking with for at least four months despite being warned by staff that the person was a fraud. She claims he groomed her.“Grooming is when you talk to somebody and you believe in them, and they get you to trust them that this is really real, and s...

Citizens Insurance looking to raise rates in Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

Buying or renting in Florida may come at a higher cost. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation announced they are looking to raise rates by 14.2% after Hurricane Ian took a big part of the company’s reserve. The company also announced they are considering a yet-to-be-determined hurricane tax if a big storm hits the state. It is estimated that Citizens Insurance has about 1.2 million customers in Florida. The rate hike requested by the corporation still needs state approval.

Red Sox to celebrate Opening Day at Fenway Park with game against Baltimore Orioles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:59 GMT

The Red Sox are celebrating Opening Day at Fenway Park Thursday with a game against the Baltimore Orioles. The team posted a time-lapse video of the opening day logo being painted behind home plate. The team gets to start the season within the friendly confines of their home stadium, with game one out of 162 getting underway at 2:10 p.m.After last season’s disappointing last place finish in the AL East, the Sox are ready to rebound after revamping their roster during the offseason…“Any time we don’t make it to October and play baseball in October, it’s a disappointment, we know that, but we have definitely turned the page,” said Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy. “It’s been a great vibe at spring training and [we are] really looking forward to getting going here.”Despite losing a few mainstays from last year’s roster, including Xander Bogaerts, JD Martinez, and Nathan Eovaldi, the Sox say they are optimistic that this s...