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Nintendo drops another surprise, a new Zelda game where you can finally play the princess
06/20/2024 10:57am • (CNN) — Nintendo has dropped a fresh surprise for fans – a new Zelda title where gamers will finally be able to play the titular princess from the legendary fantasy series. Nintendo has racked up over 140 million sales of Zelda since the first edition title hit the shelves in 1986, making it
ANÁLISIS | Crecen los pedidos de rendición de cuentas tras el 7 de octubre, pero es poco probable que los líderes de Israel respondan
06/20/2024 10:11am • (CNN) -- La ira en las calles de Israel ha alcanzado un nuevo pico, con decenas de miles de personas participando de protestas convocadas en el marco de la "semana de interrupciones". Los manifestantes antigubernamentales bloquearon las principales carreteras, realizaron paros y convocaron a una h
Pepco, Toyota researching 'vehicle-to-grid' potential in Maryland
06/20/2024 10:05am • Idle electric vehicles could be a source of energy for other uses when not being driven, and Pepco has partnered with Toyota to research "vehicle-to-grid" technology. Using a Toyota bZ4X all-electric SUV, the V2G research will take place at Pepco's Watershed Sustainability Center in Rockville, Ma
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, June 21 - June 27
06/20/2024 10:05am • June 21 1919 — Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman wins the women’s U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Marion Zinderstein. 1932 — Jack Sharkey scores a 15-round split decision over Max Schmeling to win the world heavyweight title in New York. 1960 — Armin Hary of Wes
Are Virginia toll roads costly and confusing? A state study shows many drivers think so
06/20/2024 10:03am • Researchers found that some complex toll roads in Northern Virginia are “less understandable” for people who drive high occupancy vehicles and that inconsistent toll signage in Virginia may also cause driver confusion. The findings come after a months-long study into easing vehicle traffic conge
Swedish court acquits former Syrian army general accused of role in war crimes
06/20/2024 09:59am • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Swedish judge on Thursday acquitted a former Syrian army general of indiscriminate attacks on civilians in his home country more than a decade ago, saying prosecutors failed to provide evidence of his involvement in the war crimes. Brig. Gen. Mohammed Hamo, who now liv
Bank of England keeps main interest rate at 16-year high of 5.25% despite inflation fall
06/20/2024 09:57am • LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England on Thursday kept its main interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25% even though inflation has fallen to its target of 2%, with several policymakers warning that a premature cut could stoke another bout of price rises. For the second meeting in a row, seven of the n
And then there was one: Mark Rutte. Romania's president withdraws from the race for NATO chief
06/20/2024 09:25am • BRUSSELS (AP) — Romania’s president has withdrawn from the race to become NATO’s next secretary general, leaving outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte all but certain to head the world’s biggest military organization from October. The office of President Klaus Iohannis said in a statement
Tsakos: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
06/20/2024 09:09am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TNP) on Thursday reported profit of $54 million in its first quarter. The Athens, Greece-based company said it had net income of $1.60 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.05 per share. The oi
"Solo los piratas hacen esto": Filipinas acusa a China de utilizar armas blancas en una importante escalada en el mar de China Meridional
06/20/2024 08:46am • (CNN Español) -- Filipinas acusó a la Guardia Costera de China de lanzar un "asalto brutal" con armas blancas durante un enfrentamiento en el mar de China Meridional a principios de esta semana, una escalada importante en una disputa que amenaza con arrastrar a Estados Unidos a otro conflicto glob
Things to do in the DC area: Fête De La Musique, Home Rule Music Festival … and more!
06/20/2024 08:45am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. This Friday, June 21, music will fill the streets of Georgetown across 30
Extreme heat in India has killed more than 100 people in the past three and a half months
06/20/2024 08:11am • NEW DELHI (AP) — A monthslong heat wave across swathes of India has killed more than 100 people and led to over 40,000 suspected cases of heat stroke in the past three and a half months, according to data from India's Health Ministry. Between March 1 and June 18, 110 people in India died after suf
Kroger: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
06/20/2024 08:07am • CINCINNATI (AP) — CINCINNATI (AP) — Kroger Co. (KR) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $947 million. On a per-share basis, the Cincinnati-based company said it had profit of $1.29. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.43 per share. The results beat Wall St
Jabil: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
06/20/2024 07:55am • ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jabil Inc. (JBL) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $129 million. The St Petersburg, Florida-based company said it had net income of $1.06 per share. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs and pretax expenses, came to $1.
DC psychiatrist weighs in on proposed social media warning labels for kids
06/20/2024 07:47am • This week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to add warning labels to social media platforms, similar to the warnings on tobacco products. The goal of the label is to let parents know how harmful social media can be for children. “I really applaud Dr. Murthy for championing t
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