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6 soldiers killed in shootout with militants in NW Pakistan

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Six soldiers were killed in a shootout with militants in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban near the border with Afghanistan, the military said Thursday.According to a military statement, the exchange took place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of North Waziristan, a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Six soldiers were “martyred” and three militants were killed, the military said.The statement provided no further details, and it was unclear who the assailants were or whether they suffered any casualties. The outlawed Pakistani Taliban, who are known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, have a strong presence in North Waziristan and elsewhere in the region. TTP is allied with the Afghan Taliban. The 2021 Afghan Taliban takeover has emboldened the insurgents, who have stepped up attacks since then. The military in recent weeks has also carried out multiple raids on militant hideouts in the northwest, killing and arresting dozens...

Primo: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Primo Water Corporation (PRMW) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $5.8 million.The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had net income of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 9 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 11 cents per share.The maker of pure-play water solutions posted revenue of $546.5 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $534 million.For the current quarter ending in June, Primo said it expects revenue in the range of $575 million to $595 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $2.3 billion to $2.35 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PRMW at htt...

Denver weather: Cloudy with spotty afternoon showers

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Scattered showers linger over the higher elevations Thursday with afternoon and evening rain chances along the Front Range in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Mild with afternoon showersExtra clouds stick around the state as rain showers move closer. Did you know you could get caught speeding by an aircraft? Highs still reach the low 70s Thursday before some afternoon showers slide in. It won't be a washout but Denver could see a flash of light or hear a rumble of thunder.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 4.Weather tonight: Clearing skies, comfyShowers wrap up in the late evening with slow-clearing skies overnight Thursday. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 40s with a light wind.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on May 4.Looking ahead: Staying mild with scattered showersFriday has more sunshine as highs top out in the mid-70s. There is a minimal chance of a shower on Friday afternoon. Snow melt causing flood concerns in northwest Colorad...

Nabisco brings back s’mores-flavored Oreos, now known as S’moreos!

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

It’s been two years since Nabisco introduced the mouth-watering S’mores flavored Oreos as a limited edition treat, and fans have been clamoring for their return ever since. Well, the wait is finally over as the company announced that the cookies are making a comeback on Monday, this time with a fun new name – S’moreos! View this post on Instagram A post shared by OREO (@oreo)For those who missed out on the original release, S’moreos is a twist on the classic Oreo cookie. Instead of the usual chocolate cookie and vanilla creme filling, the S’moreos have a graham-flavored cookie base and a filling consisting of two layers of marshmallow and chocolate-flavored creme. The result is a cookie that tastes just like the classic campfire treat, without the need for a fire.The decision to rename the beloved treat came from the fans themselves, who took to social media with suggestions. Nabisco listened and decided to run with the nam...

Zelenskyy in The Hague: It’s Putin we really want to see here

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin should be tried in The Hague for war crimes, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a surprise visit to the Netherlands.“We all want to see a different Vladimir here in The Hague,” Zelenskyy said. “The one who deserves to be sentenced for these criminal actions right here, in the capital of international law.”The Ukrainian president spoke in The Hague, where he traveled unexpectedly Thursday. He is expected to meet Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo later in the day.In March, the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an international arrest warrant against Putin over the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia following the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Moscow has previously said it did not recognize the court’s authority, but the warrant means that the ICC’s 123 member countries are required to arrest Putin i...

Police detail the hourslong manhunt that ended in the Atlanta shooting suspect’s arrest

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

Editor’s note: Find the latest coverage of the Atlanta shooting here.(CNN) — After a nearly eight-hour, chaotic manhunt, authorities captured the man accused of opening fire in a Midtown Atlanta medical building Wednesday and killing a 38-year-old woman and wounding four others.The suspected gunman, 24-year-old Deion Patterson, went inside Northside Medical Midtown just before noon and shot the first victim shortly after, Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Charles Hampton said. The suspect used a handgun in the attack, authorities said, before fleeing on foot and hijacking a vehicle nearby.The slain woman was Amy St. Pierre, the Fulton County medical examiner’s office said. St. Pierre worked for the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC said.The ages of the women who were wounded in the shooting range from 25 to 71. They were sent to a nearby Atlanta hospital, with three of them arriving in critical condition.The mass shooting &#...

FDA approves first vaccine for RSV, a moment six decades in the making

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

(CNN) — After a 60-year scientific quest, the world has its first vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV — and more are on the way.On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Arexvy, made by GSK, which is designed to be given as a single shot to adults 60 and older.It could be available for seniors as soon as this fall, pending a recommendation for its use from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which next meets in June.“Older adults, in particular those with underlying health conditions, such as heart or lung disease or weakened immune systems, are at high risk for severe disease caused by RSV,” said Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, in a statement. “Today’s approval of the first RSV vaccine is an important public health achievement to prevent a disease which can be lif...

Police arrest suspect in Atlanta shooting; 1 dead, 4 wounded

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

By JEFF AMY and KATE BRUMBACK (Associated Press)ATLANTA (AP) — Police arrested a man accused of opening fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice Wednesday, killing one woman and wounding four. Workers and others in a bustling commercial district took shelter for hours during the manhunt.Authorities swarmed the city’s midtown neighborhood shortly after noon in search of the shooter. Police said in a statement that the suspect, whom they identified as 24-year-old Deion Patterson, was captured in Cobb County, just northwest of Atlanta.Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Charles Hampton Jr. declined to discuss any details of the investigation or a possible motive, saying, “Why he did what he did, all of that is still under investigation.”Patterson had an appointment at a Northside Medical building and opened fire shortly after arriving in an attack that lasted about two minutes, law enforcement officials said at a news conference Wednesday night. Patte...

Matt Eberflus is eager to get a look at his new players when Chicago Bears rookie minicamp opens Friday

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

The crowd of family and friends around Gervon Dexter was screaming so loudly when Matt Eberflus took over the Chicago Bears cellphone that it took a couple of tries to exchange greetings.Eventually Dexter, the Florida defensive tackle the Bears drafted in the second round Friday night, delivered his message to his new coach.“I’m ready, man,” Dexter said in the conversation captured on video. “I promise, I’m ready.”Eberflus replied: “I know you will be. That’s right. You’ve just got to get your track shoes on, brother.”That last line has become an Eberflus refrain over the last 16 months as he greets new players and lets them know they need to be in shape and ready to go hard when they report for workouts.For a group of new players that includes Dexter, that starts at rookie minicamp Friday and Saturday as the Bears look at their 10 draft picks and a slew of undrafted free agents and tryout players.For the last four months s...

Two men stabbed during fight in downtown Toronto; Suspect in custody

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:23 GMT

Toronto police say two men were stabbed in downtown Toronto following an early morning fight between a group of people.Officers responded to reports of an altercation between a group of men near Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue around 7:20 a.m. Thursday.Two men were found at the scene suffering from stab wounds.Paramedics tell CityNews one man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Two more patients were being assessed at the scene.Police say one person is in custody.STABBING:Dundas St West + Spadina Av7:18 a.m.– Reports of an altercation between a group of men– Police are on scene– 2 men located with stab wounds– Suspect is in custody– Anyone w/info/witnesses contact @TPS14Div 416-808-1400#GO990372— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) May 4, 2023