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Russia OKs alternative civil service for mobilized believer
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Russia on Thursday affirmed the right of a man mobilized to fight in Ukraine to perform an alternative form of civil service due to his stated religious beliefs, setting a precedent that could persuade more reluctant draftees to try to get out of military...
Jabil: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jabil Inc. (JBL) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $207 million. On a per-share basis, the St Petersburg, Florida-based company said it had net income of $1.52. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and...
O'Ward not dwelling on issue that cost win in IndyCar opener
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Pato O'Ward isn't dwelling on the temporary loss of engine power that almost certainly cost him a victory in the season-opening IndyCar race on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg. He is instead focused on the second-place finish that he did have. ...
Russia gives fertilizer to Malawi, seeks African support
LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — The Russian government has donated 20,000 tons of fertilizer to Malawi as part of its efforts to garner diplomatic support from various African nations. Russia will give 260,000 tons of fertilizer to countries in the continent, Russian Ambassador to Malawi...
Grosjean leads Andretti qualifying sweep for IndyCar opener
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Andretti Autosport has insisted for months that it was doing the behind-the-scenes work to recover from last year's brutally disappointing IndyCar season. The team won only two races among its four drivers, former Formula One star Romain Grosjean was a...
Power focused on defending title amidst wife's health fight
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Will Power insisted Friday he is ready to begin his IndyCar title defense this weekend even as his wife battles a serious staph infection. Liz Power was hospitalized in January and underwent back surgery to clean the infection from her spine. Ahead of...
United Insurance: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — United Insurance Holdings Corp. (UIHC) on Thursday reported a loss of $294.9 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Saint Petersburg, Florida-based company said it had a loss of $6.84. Losses, adjusted...
Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Drones that the Kremlin said were launched by Ukraine flew deep inside Russian territory, including one that got within 100 kilometers (60 miles) of Moscow, signaling breaches in Russian defenses as President Vladimir Putin ordered stepped-up protection at the border. ...
IndyCar spotlights stars, racing and sustainability in 2023
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — IndyCar finally has its own television program, a refocused marketing plan, aggressive sustainability efforts and a whopping 27 full-time entrants as the season begins this weekend on the streets of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Is it enough to...
IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrub
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires. Bridgestone Americas said Thursday it has used the offseason to incorporate more...
