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McManus: Israel’s goal in Gaza is regime change. Where have we heard that before?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

Ever since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, Israel has waged an intermittent but limited military campaign to keep a lid on the violent Palestinian faction. Hamas fired missiles at Israeli cities, Israel bombed Gaza from the air or attacked on the ground, then negotiated a cease-fire.The goal was never to remove Hamas; that appeared too costly. It was merely to keep it under control. Israeli military officers gave their recurring Gaza offensives a sad, cynical name: “mowing the grass.”Last week, mowing the grass came to an end.Hamas’ murderous rampage through Israeli towns and villages, which deliberately targeted civilians, led Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to adopt a far more ambitious goal: regime change.“We will destroy Hamas,” Netanyahu said Friday.“We are crushing Hamas’ ability to function as sovereign,” Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for Israel’s armed forces, told reporters. “We cannot contin...

Big affordable housing project may sprout along San Jose train line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

SAN JOSE — A big housing project could sprout next to a San Jose train line by replacing a sports bar and liquor shop with more than 100 affordable homes.The project would consist of 158 residences, according to documents on file with San Jose city officials. The potential development site is at 1330 North First Street in San Jose.The homes would consist of “100 % affordable units” if the project is approved or built, the proposal states.The development site includes The Doghouse sports lounge and Hyde Park Liquors, according to Google Maps.The proposed project is a reminder of the shifting nature of Bay Area real estate at a time when numerous office buildings and retail sites have lost some of their luster in a tricky post-coronavirus economy.Residential projects have become more popular for developers to pursue. However, it can sometimes be difficult for builders to land construction financing, particularly in the current climate of sharply rising interest rates...

How many kids receive state help for neglect and abuse? Md. council says they don’t know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Maryland Child Protective Services evaluates thousands of potential cases of child neglect, abuse and mistreatment each year to determine what actions are needed to protect some of the state’s most vulnerable population: its youth.But according to a Wednesday discussion during a Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families meeting, there are holes in the state data reporting and it’s currently unclear how many families and children receive services to protect kids from mistreatment.Dr. Wendy Lane, chair of the State Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (SCCAN), provided a briefing to the joint committee about the history of the council, which was established to evaluate state agencies’ effectiveness regarding child protective services, and gave lawmakers updates on child well-being in the state.But according to Lane, SCCAN is facing...

El huracán Norma se eleva a categoría 3 y se prevé que toque tierra el fin de semana en el noroeste de México

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

(CNN Español) — El huracán Norma se fortaleció este jueves por la mañana para convertirse en categoría 3 en la escala Saffir-Simpson, según informó el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) de México en su cuenta de X, antes Twitter.Según la actualización de las 8:00 am ET del SMN, el huracán se localizó esta mañana a 405 kilómetros al suroeste de playa Pérula, en Jalisco. Los vientos máximos sostenidos llegan a los 195 kilómetros por hora.De seguir su trayectoria, de acuerdo con las autoridades, el huracán tocaría tierra en Cabo San Lucas durante el fin de semana en el estado de Baja California Sur, al noroeste del país. Además, advierten que se pueden formar trombas marinas y alto oleaje.De acuerdo con la actualización, estas son las condiciones climáticas que se esperan:Lluvias puntuales intensas en Jalisco y Colima.Lluvias muy fuertes en Nayarit, Michoacán y Guerrero.Por estas condiciones, en esos estados se podrían incrementar los niveles de ríos y arroyos, y provocar desl...

Neymar será operado tras romperse el ligamento cruzado anterior con Brasil

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

(CNN) — La superestrella del fútbol brasileño Neymar será operado tras romperse el ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) y el menisco de la rodilla izquierda, según confirmó su club, el Al-Hilal.El jugador, de 31 años, se lesionó este martes durante la derrota por 2-0 de Brasil contra Uruguay.Tras disputar el balón con el uruguayo Nicolás de la Cruz, Neymar cayó al suelo agarrándose la rodilla justo antes del descanso. Recibió atención médica durante varios minutos antes de ser retirado del campo en camilla.“Las pruebas médicas a las que fue sometido Neymar, confirmaron la lesión de ligamento cruzado anterior y rotura de menisco en la rodilla, pasará por el quirófano y luego por un programa de tratamiento que se determinará más adelante”, anunció el equipo en X, antes conocido como Twitter. “Vuelve más fuerte @neymarjr ”.Todo lo que dejó la doble fecha de las eliminatorias sudamericanasEl club no dijo cuánto tiempo se espera que el brasileño esté fuera de ju...

Cass: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cass Information Systems Inc. (CASS) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $7.4 million.On a per-share basis, the St. Louis-based company said it had net income of 54 cents.The invoice and payment management company posted revenue of $49.2 million in the period.Cass shares have declined 19% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased nearly 6% 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 CASS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CASSSource

Ben Stokes ‘in a good place’ as he targets return for England vs. South Africa at Cricket World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Ben Stokes declared himself ready Thursday to play in England’s crucial Cricket World Cup match against South Africa after missing the first three games because of injury.Stokes, the match-winner in the 2019 final, has been struggling with a hip problem sustained a week before the World Cup and missed the losses to New Zealand and Afghanistan, which came either side of a win over Bangladesh.England next faces the Proteas on Saturday with its title defense on the rocks.“It was a frustrating little niggle to get before the tournament,” the test captain told the BBC before a training session at the Wankhede Stadium, “but I have worked very hard to get back to where I am and I am making myself ready to be available for selection.“We have had a few days off since the last game and the first training session here in Mumbai. I’ll give it a good push but, yes, I think everything is pretty good. I am in a good place.”England will hope Stokes’ retu...

BCB Bancorp: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — BCB Bancorp Inc. (BCBP) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $6.7 million.The bank, based in Bayonne, New Jersey, said it had earnings of 39 cents per share.The community bank posted revenue of $50.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $27.1 million, missing Street forecasts.BCB Bancorp shares have fallen 38% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 38% 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 BCBP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BCBPSource

Badger Meter: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Badger Meter Inc. (BMI) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $26 million.On a per-share basis, the Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of 88 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 76 cents per share.The manufacturer of products that measure gas and water flow posted revenue of $186.2 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $172.8 million.Badger Meter shares have risen 24% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 39% 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 BMI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BMISource

Home BancShares: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:55 GMT

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Home BancShares Inc. (HOMB) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $98.5 million.The Conway, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 47 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 47 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $337.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $245.4 million, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $245.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HOMB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HOMBSource