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Migration agency chief warns that even more Syrians will leave Lebanon as donors cut back on aid 04/30/2024 03:00pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — The number of Syrian refugees leaving Lebanon is likely to keep rising as donors cut back on aid, the head of the U.N.'s migration agency warned Tuesday, as pressure builds over their arrival on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Amy Pope, director general of the International Org Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says 04/30/2024 11:47am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an FBI report released Tuesday that shows a rise in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to trick the vulnerable into giving up their life savings. Losses from scams reported TriMas: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/30/2024 08:08am • BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — TriMas Corp. (TRS) on Tuesday reported earnings of $5.1 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, Graphic Packaging: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/30/2024 06:41am • ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (GPK) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $165 million. On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had net income of 53 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 66 cents per share. The results Atlanta's Jarred Kelenic says he's learned from his past struggles as he returns to Seattle 04/29/2024 08:25pm • SEATTLE (AP) — Jarred Kelenic walked into the visitors' dugout with a smile on his face, ready to talk about his departure from Seattle and how he's finding comfort with his new situation in Atlanta. “It feels like just yesterday I was sitting over there crying in front of you guys and talking a GOP leaders still can't overcome the Kansas governor's veto to enact big tax cuts 04/29/2024 08:11pm • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators narrowly failed again Monday to enact a broad package of tax cuts over Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto, making it likely that lawmakers would end their second annual session in a row without major reductions. The state Senate voted 26-14 to override Ke 32 Questions to Ask on a College Visit 04/29/2024 08:00pm • College visits, whether in person or virtual, can help give prospective students a better feel of campus life. Contrary to popular belief, however, students don't need to have that "a-ha" moment when they eventually find the campus where they belong, says Thyra Briggs, vice president for admission a This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland 04/29/2024 06:28pm • SHERIDAN, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, emerged early on as a natural advocate for supporting her native country in its war with Russia. But when $61 billion in additional support for the war effort came up for a vote in the House rece Amkor Technology: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/29/2024 04:41pm • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Amkor Technology Inc. (AMKR) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $58.9 million. On a per-share basis, the Tempe, Arizona-based company said it had profit of 24 cents. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts IMF approves immediate release of final $1.1 billion tranche of $3 billion bailout to Pakistan 04/29/2024 04:24pm • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Monday approved the immediate release of the final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout to Pakistan, the global lender said in a statement. Pakistan needs the money to overcome one of the worst economic crises in its history that Crown: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 04/29/2024 04:24pm • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Crown Holdings Inc. (CCK) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $67 million. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 56 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.02 per share. The results ex Want to try transit? 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This little-known fact is surfacing at the state Legislature a Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration 04/28/2024 04:44pm • ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Jack sought to make a Sunday debate among Republican candidates for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties to former President Donald Trump, while the other contenders ignored Trump's endorsement of Jack. Five Republicans running for their party's nominati Ukraine's army chief reports tactical retreat in the east, and warns of front-line pressure 04/28/2024 01:28pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the embattled east, the country's army chief said Sunday, warning of a worsening battlefield situation as Ukrainian forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package to reach combat