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Today in History: April 25, Athens surrenders to Sparta, Peloponnesian War ends

Apr. 25, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Thursday, April 25, the 116th day of 2024. There are 250 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: In 404 B.C., the Peloponnesian War ended as Athens surrendered to Sparta. On this date: ...

Dozens arrested on California campus after students in Texas detained as Gaza war protests persist

Apr. 24, 2024 23:22 PM EDT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Police peacefully arrested student protesters at the University of Southern California on Wednesday, hours after police at a Texas university aggressively detained dozens in the latest clashes between law enforcement and those protesting the Israel-Hamas war on campuses...

Civil lawsuit dismissed against former Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs

Apr. 24, 2024 22:24 PM EDT

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A civil lawsuit against former Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs was dismissed this week after he had been alleged in the assault of a 17-year-old girl during the team's trip to Bahamas in November. Isaacs’ attorneys said in a statement Wednesday that...

Boeing's financial woes continue, while families of crash victims urge US to prosecute the company

Apr. 24, 2024 20:36 PM EDT

Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $355 million on falling revenue in the first quarter, another sign of the crisis gripping the aircraft manufacturer as it faces increasing scrutiny over the safety of its planes and accusations of shoddy work from a growing number of whistleblowers. ...

Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

Apr. 24, 2024 19:49 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Are you ready for some movies this summer? There's action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and anniversary re-releases of some of your favorites populating theaters and streaming services from May through Labor Day. You just have to know where to look. ...

Billionaire Texas oilman inks deal with Venezuela's state-run oil giant as US sanctions loom

Apr. 24, 2024 18:56 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — A company started by a Texas billionaire oilman announced a deal Wednesday with Venezuela's state-owned oil company to rehabilitate five aging oil fields, days after the Biden administration put a brake on sanctions relief over concerns about the fairness of the country's upcoming...

ChampionX: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 24, 2024 17:56 PM EDT

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — ChampionX Corporation (CHX) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $112.9 million. The The Woodlands, Texas-based company said it had profit of 58 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 50...

Goosehead: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 24, 2024 16:55 PM EDT

WESTLAKE, Texas (AP) — WESTLAKE, Texas (AP) — Goosehead Insurance Inc. (GSHD) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $1.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Westlake, Texas-based company said it had profit of 5 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and asset...

Tyler Technologies: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 24, 2024 16:48 PM EDT

PLANO, Texas (AP) — PLANO, Texas (AP) — Tyler Technologies Inc. (TYL) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $54.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Plano, Texas-based company said it had profit of $1.26. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.20...

Texas Instruments, Mattel rise; General Dynamics, Teledyne fall, Wednesday, 4/24/2024

Apr. 24, 2024 16:18 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Tesla Inc., up $17.45 to $162.13. The electric vehicle maker plans to accelerate production of new, more affordable vehicles. Visa Inc., up 91 cents to $275.02. ...