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Walters: Rob Bonta won’t walk his talk on tougher fentanyl approach

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

Something unusual — perhaps even historic — happened this month in Placer County, in the foothills northeast of Sacramento.A man named Nathaniel Evan Cabacungan was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the death of Jewels Marie Wolf, a 15-year-old girl he had supplied with a fake Percocet pill containing a lethal dose of fentanyl.Cabacungan is the first person to be convicted of murder for a fentanyl death — a milestone that the victim’s family and law enforcement officials somberly marked in a post-sentencing news conference.“This is not an honor we wanted, nor one that Jewels’ family deserved,” Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire said. “I think for those of you that witnessed in court the impact statements of Jewels’ parents and loved ones, we truly saw the strength of the human spirit today.”Prosecutors said that after Cabacungan gave the girl the fentanyl-laced tablet, he left her alone dying in ...

Big Tech said return to the office or else. She had another solution

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

By Elisabeth Buchwald | CNNNew York — Big Tech has given workers an ultimatum: Come back to the office, or find a new job.Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and a host of other leaders of America’s biggest companies have made it clear that their success hinges upon everyone working in person.Autodesk isn’t giving in to the peer pressure. But when peer pressure comes from some of the most successful companies, it’s a big risk to swim against the tide, and it usually doesn’t end well.That didn’t deter Rebecca Pearce, chief people officer at Autodesk, from experimenting with a different approach.Under her leadership, in March, Autodesk, a multinational software company that makes tools for architects and designers, unveiled a hybrid-centric approach dubbed Flex Forward. Under the new program, managers hold the reins. They decide when — or if — employees need to come in to the office.The woman who advocated for itRebecca Pearce, the chief people officer at Autodesk.(Courtesy Autodesk Inc.) ...

How Steph Curry used the offseason to rebuild Warriors’ chemistry and identity

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry was in unfamiliar territory. He’d won four championships. He’d missed the playoffs entirely. But the Warriors’ West semifinal elimination last year marked the first time since 2014 that Curry had been kicked from the playoffs to his couch before the Finals.Those extra four weeks of silence made Curry even more aware of the ticking clock on this contention window he swung open in 2015. He’s 35 going on 36, and his fellow core players aren’t getting younger, either. Curry didn’t panic this offseason, but came away from his extra month off with urgency to get team chemistry back.“It’s an easy way to get motivated, because you’re not the last team standing,” Curry said. “We’ve had four opportunities to understand what it’s like to be the defending champs and try to run it back. But when you lose, it’s an easy motivator if you care about winning and investing in what it takes to get back.”At media day...

Kurtenbach: The Golden State Warriors head into season lacking just one thing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors have so much to be optimistic about heading into this season.Former enemy Chris Paul is now a friend and his seamless integration with the blue and yellow makes you wonder why you hated the guy in the first place. Jonathan Kuminga looks poised to make a third-year leap. The rookies, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis look like seasoned veterans.Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Kevon Looney are back, too.Oh, and that Steph Curry guy is still running the show at Chase Center.Boasting star power, veteran prowess, positional versatility, and serious depth, the Warriors have every reason to believe they can make up for last year’s embarrassing second-round exit and once against contend for a title — a fifth for Curry and the crew.Hey, if nothing else, at least the preseason didn’t include a fistfight. That’s a good start.But what these Warriors lack heading into the 2023-24 season — it opens Tuesday night aga...

Arrow Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Arrow Financial Corp. (AROW) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $7.7 million.The bank, based in Glens Falls, New York, said it had earnings of 46 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $50.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $33.4 million, which topped Street forecasts.Arrow Financial shares have fallen 46% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 41% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AROW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AROWSource

AP PHOTOS: A dream Rugby World Cup final awaits as England and Argentina feel the heartache

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

PARIS (AP) — South Africa and New Zealand will collide in the Rugby World Cup final and the latest chapter in their ferocious century-old rivalry guarantees history.One of them will win a record fourth title. South Africa could clinch back-to-back World Cups. New Zealand has a chance at a third triumph in four tournaments.They are the Rugby World Cup’s top teams, providing for many a fitting climax at Stade de France on Saturday.England and Argentina are this World Cup’s nearly men, who made the semifinals against all expectations only to fall at that hurdle and just miss rugby’s biggest game.England’s painful loss came by just a point to South Africa after the English led and dominated for almost all of their grinding semifinal.The Springboks escaped with a 16-15 victory after replacement flyhalf Handre Pollard’s nerveless late penalty from near the halfway line.The All Blacks swept aside Argentina’s semifinal challenge 44-6 with a hat trick from...

NextEra Energy Partners: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NextEra Energy Partners LP (NEP) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $53 million.The Juno Beach, Florida-based company said it had net income of 57 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 48 cents per share.The limited partnership for clean-energy projects posted revenue of $367 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $417 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NEP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NEPSource

Anywhere Real Estate: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

MADISON, N.J. (AP) — MADISON, N.J. (AP) — Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (HOUS) on Tuesday reported earnings of $129 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Madison, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of $1.15. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 15 cents per share.The real estate brokerage operator posted revenue of $1.58 billion in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HOUS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HOUSSource

NextEra: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $1.22 billion.On a per-share basis, the Juno Beach, Florida-based company said it had net income of 60 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 94 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 86 cents per share.The parent company of Florida Power & Light Co. posted revenue of $7.17 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.45 billion.NextEra expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.98 to $3.13 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NEE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NEESource

RTX: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:56:18 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — RTX Corporation (RTX) on Tuesday reported a loss of $984 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Arlington, Virginia-based company said it had a loss of 68 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.25 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.19 per share.The an aerospace and defense company posted revenue of $13.46 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $18.95 billion, also exceeding Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $18.71 billion.RTX expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.98 to $5.02 per share, with revenue expected to be $74 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RTX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RTXSource