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Willis Lease Finance declares $0.133 quarterly dividend

Willis Lease Finance Corporation declared a quarterly dividend. The dividend is $0.133 per share. It will be paid on August 21, 2026. The company recently split its stock 3-for-1.

Knorr-Bremse Q2/26 slides: margin hits 5.5-year high, new growth era begins

Knorr-Bremse is a German company that makes train brakes and other parts. In the second quarter of 2026, its profit margin was higher than it has been in 5.5 years. This means the company is making more money from its sales.

Six Flags unveils 382-foot roller coaster set to shatter 6 world records

Six Flags unveils 382-foot roller coaster set to shatter 6 world records

NJ man, 32, struck and killed by lightning as severe storms rolled through area

Disgraced NYC legal aid bigwig blames ex-con lover as she’s sent to prison for $100K embezzlement scheme

Disgraced NYC legal aid bigwig blames ex-con lover as she’s sent to prison for $100K embezzlement scheme

Original ‘Practical Magic’ star reacts to being shut out of highly anticipated sequel: ‘Sad’

Original ‘Practical Magic’ star reacts to being shut out of highly anticipated sequel: ‘Sad’

Jane Kim doesn’t know why she’s running for insurance commissioner

Jane Kim doesn’t know why she’s running for insurance commissioner

Utah bride-to-be allegedly used tampon to set Mormon church ablaze day before wedding

Utah bride-to-be allegedly used tampon to set Mormon church ablaze day before wedding

California is home to some of the most dangerous cities in US — Bay Area near bottom of safety ranking

California is home to some of the most dangerous cities in US — Bay Area near bottom of safety ranking

Group demands federal investigation into trans dolls with removable genitalia that will soon hit Minnesota classrooms

Group demands federal investigation into trans dolls with removable genitalia that will soon hit Minnesota classrooms

US is fighting one war on many fronts against axis of Russia, China and Iran

US is fighting one war on many fronts against axis of Russia, China and Iran

Milania Giudice’s childhood pal, Victoria Zardoya, plummets to her death at Florida historic ruins

Milania Giudice’s childhood pal, Victoria Zardoya, plummets to her death at Florida historic ruins

US Open offering fans fine-dining experiences alongside world-class tennis

US Open offering fans fine-dining experiences alongside world-class tennis

Yoko Ono to become the longest homeowner inside NYC’s storied Dakota upon sale of $8M penthouse

Yoko Ono to become the longest homeowner inside NYC’s storied Dakota upon sale of $8M penthouse

Your current and former states of residence may have free money waiting for you — here’s how to find out

Your current and former states of residence may have free money waiting for you — here’s how to find out

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel goes viral after incognito appearance at F1

Czech President Petr Pavel went to the Hungarian Grand Prix. He was a photographer at the event. Pavel likes photography and motorsports. He was seen with his security and talking to other officials.

Safran H1 2026 slides: record margins, raised outlook on aftermarket surge

Safran is a French company that makes parts for planes and other aircraft. In the first half of 2026, the company made more money than ever before. This is because of a big increase in sales of used and repaired parts.

SIG H1 2026 slides: margin gains, cash flow rebound amid revenue pressure

SIG, a company, released its H1 2026 slides. The slides show that SIG's profit margins are increasing and its cash flow is improving. However, the company is still facing revenue pressure.

SAIL Q1 FY’27 slides: margins surge to 16.7% despite volume dip

SAIL, a company, reported good news. Its profit margins went up to 16.7% in the first quarter of the year. However, the company sold fewer products than before.

Parents must hold failed school leaders accountable at the polls

LAUSD's financial experts said the district would have financial problems if it gave big pay raises to employees. The school board ignored these warnings and approved the raises anyway. Now the district is in financial trouble.

Swimmers are suddenly dragged out to sea by powerful waves off Venice Pier in California

Two swimmers were in the water near Venice Pier in California. Powerful waves suddenly took them away from the shore. Lifeguards from the Los Angeles County Fire Department rescued them. They were lucky to be saved.

Two teacher aides slashed by student, 17, inside NYC high school

A 17-year-old student hurt two teacher aides at a high school in the Bronx. The aides were a 53-year-old man and a 30-year-old man. The student used a sharp object to hurt them. The 30-year-old aide was trying to stop the student when he got hurt.

Air travelers can avoid dehydration with these tips from health experts

Air travel can cause dehydration. This is because the air in planes is very dry. Dehydration can make you feel tired and weak.

Horrifying moment bullets fly during mass shooting at influencer’s secret birthday party

A birthday party in California was attacked by a shooter. Many people were hurt, and one person died. The party was live on the internet.

Xavier Becerra needs to tell the truth about the lost children

Xavier Becerra is a US politician. He was health secretary under Joe Biden. Many migrant children were in his agency's care. The agency lost track of over 130,000 of these children.

Did Luke Brumer Quit ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’? Who Will Replace Him?

Luke Brumer, a deckhand on 'Below Deck Mediterranean,' left the show. He was involved in a personal issue with a crew member. The show will continue with a new cast. The incident was called 'sheetgate.' It happened on the show's season 11.

Public support for Gavin Newsom’s EV mandate breaks down, and no wonder

A survey in California found many people do not support a law that requires all new cars to be electric by 2035. The law was made by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2020. People from different parts of California and with different political views do not like this law.

Amkor Q2 2026 slides: record revenue, stock falls on outlook

Amkor Technology is a semiconductor company. It reported very good financial results for Q2 2026. The company made a record $1.9 billion in revenue. However, its stock price went down.

UCLA Athletics rakes in more than $41 million in donor funding

UCLA Athletics got a lot of money from donors. They received $41 million from 6,500 people. This is a big increase from two years ago.

GOP’s Bruce Blakeman blocked from speaking at NYC parade by Dems because he ‘represents’ Trump

Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, was blocked from speaking at a parade in New York City. He was not allowed to talk to the crowd. This happened on Sunday at the Bronx Dominican Day parade.

Famous California bald eagle’s home saved after last-minute donation spares nesting grounds from development

A famous California bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, lives in Big-Bear Valley. Friends of Big-Bear Valley raised $10 million to buy the land. This saved the eagles' home from development.

Anti-American idiot rips down sheriff’s department’s US Flag and sets it on fire in millionaire town

A man tried to burn the American flag at a police station in Northern California. He was arrested. The police station is in a town called South Lake Tahoe.

Juan Soto isn’t giving up on lost Mets season in telling injury update

Juan Soto is a baseball player. He got hurt with a calf strain. This is his second hurt since April. He is on the injured list.

Deep passes at 49ers practice provide unexpected test in Kyle Shanahan’s recovery

Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers coach, returned to practice. He was watching from a distance, but two deep passes came to him. He had to move quickly. This was a good sign for his recovery.

We tried the new Rare Beauty lipstick Selena Gomez wore to Taylor Swift’s wedding

Selena Gomez wore Rare Beauty lipstick to Taylor Swift's wedding. She shared photos of her outfit and lip color on Instagram. The lipstick is called Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick. It is a combination of lip oil, gloss, and lipstick.

Metallica’s must-see Vegas Sphere residency starts soon. What do tickets cost?

Metallica is coming to Las Vegas. They will play 24 concerts at the Sphere. The concerts start on October 1.

Rookie QB Ty Simpson shines on day one of Rams training camp

Ty Simpson, a new quarterback, played well on the first day of the Rams' training camp. The practice was very intense and tested the team's skills. The team worked hard and showed their competitive edge. The practice was a full-throttle battle.

Speed Bay acquires eight-building portfolio in Philadelphia area

Speed Bay bought eight buildings in the Philadelphia area. This is a big real estate deal. It happened recently.

Ponce Bank appoints two directors to board

Ponce Bank has two new directors. They are José L. Orengo and Edward Delatorre Jr. They will help make decisions for the bank.