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Israelis had just returned to this northern town after the last war. Now rockets are flying again 03/18/2026 08:05am • KIRYAT SHMONA, Israel (AP) — Gila Pahima returned to her hometown of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel last spring, 18 months after its population had been evacuated because of Hezbollah rocket fire. Now air raid sirens are again sounding around the clock as the boom of missiles and interceptors ec WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup 03/18/2026 08:05am • The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials until at least after this summer's World Cup. The Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title 03/18/2026 08:04am • MIAMI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out. Back home, peop PWHL reaches TV deal with Scripps Sports to air Walter Cup Finals to national U.S. audience in May 03/18/2026 08:00am • Scripps Sports is quickly broadening its coverage of pro women’s hockey by adding the PWHL’s Walter Cup Finals to its national TV schedule on ION in May, the league announced on Wednesday. The agreement means the best-of-five series will be broadcast to a U.S.-wide audience on linear television Jabil: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 03/18/2026 07:37am • ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jabil Inc. (JBL) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $223 million. The St Petersburg, Florida-based company said it had net income of $2.08 per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came H World Group: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 03/18/2026 07:32am • SHANGHAI (AP) — SHANGHAI (AP) — H World Group Limited (HTHT) on Wednesday reported net income of $168 million in its fourth quarter. The Shanghai-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 58 cents per sha Turbulent week at Chelsea sees European humiliation and Enzo doubts follow financial scandal 03/18/2026 07:31am • A reputation-harming financial scandal. An early and humiliating Champions League elimination. A star player casting doubt on his future. Life at Chelsea often resembles a soap opera, and this week has been appointment viewing at a club where the decision-making of its past and present ownership has Iranian state media say natural gas facilities associated with offshore South Pars field attacked, without elaborating 03/18/2026 07:22am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state media say natural gas facilities associated with offshore South Pars field attacked, without elaborating. General Mills: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 03/18/2026 07:07am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — General Mills Inc. (GIS) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $303.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 56 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 64 cents per share. Th Protalix: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 03/18/2026 07:06am • HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — Protalix BioTherapeutics Inc. (PLX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.5 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Hackensack, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents. The drug developer posted revenue of $9.1 million Macy's: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot 03/18/2026 07:05am • NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's Inc. (M) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $507 million. On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had net income of $1.84. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.67 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expecta Macy's post strong sales from the holiday quarter and sees encouraging signs from a refresh at some of its stores 03/18/2026 07:02am • NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's post strong sales from the holiday quarter and sees encouraging signs from a refresh at some of its stores. XOMA Royalty: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 03/18/2026 06:21am • EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) — EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) — XOMA Royalty Corporation (XOMA) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $3.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Emeryville, California-based company said it had net income of 26 cents. Earnings, adjusted for gains related to mergers an Israel's defense minister says that Israel has killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib 03/18/2026 06:19am • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's defense minister says that Israel has killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. No. 1 seed South Carolina resets for March Madness run after SEC title game stumble 03/18/2026 06:10am • South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't sweating her team's 17-point loss to rival Texas in the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship. In fact, she thinks it might be a blessing in disguise for her Gamecocks (31-3) heading into the NCAA Tournament, allowing them to refocus. “Our team know