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Ron DeSantis Taken to Court Over Censorship

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

The Walt Disney Company filed suit on Wednesday in federal court against Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.The suit comes almost exactly a year after DeSantis first lashed out at the entertainment giant for pausing political donations and criticizing the governor’s since-enacted controversial bill — dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by opponents — that bans teaching sexual orientation or gender identity to certain students. Disney claims that DeSantis weaponized Florida’s government by revoking its long-held special tax status immediately after it came out against the the governor’s policy.“Maybe he’s for free speech as long as it’s speech he likes.”Though First Amendment retaliation suits are notoriously difficult to prove in court, lawyers said that Disney may have an unusually strong case.“I find it hard to see how you can argue that you’re for free speech when you punish a corporation for their political views or you’re banning books,” said Catherine Cameron, a professor who teach...

Chelsea loses a 5th straight game to deepen crisis

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea sunk to a fifth straight loss since the appointment of Frank Lampard as interim manager as Brentford won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Wednesday.The visitors led through Cesar Azpilicueta’s first-half own-goal and substitute Bryan Mbeumo added a second when he ran half the length of the field unchallenged to slam home a finish and extend Chelsea’s winless slide at home to six games in all competitions.Chelsea has scored just one goal in its last seven games and failed to win any of its last eight.If, as expected, Mauricio Pochettino is confirmed as the permanent successor to Graham Potter by the time the team plays Arsenal on Tuesday, Chelsea will have had four different managers since its last victory.Chelsea, six points behind 10th-place Fulham, might struggle now just for a top-half finish in the Premier League.Chelsea began sluggishly and only got worse. Ben Chilwell drew perhaps the only ripple of anticipation from around Stamford B...

Luxfer: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR) on Wednesday reported earnings of $500,000 in its first quarter.The Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 20 cents per share.The materials technology company specializing in aluminum, magnesium and zirconium posted revenue of $101.3 million in the period.Luxfer expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.15 to $1.35 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 LXFR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/LXFRSource

Kilroy Realty: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kilroy Realty Corp. (KRC) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.The real estate investment trust, based in Los Angeles, said it had funds from operations of $146 million, or $1.22 per share, in the period.The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of $1.17 per share.Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.The company said it had net income of $56.6 million, or 48 cents per share.The real estate investment trust, based in Los Angeles, posted revenue of $292.8 million in the period.Kilroy Realty expects full-year funds from operations to be $4.30 to $4.50 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. ...

5 school staffers charged after boy told to eat own vomit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (AP) — Five staff members at a suburban Indianapolis school have been charged with neglect or failure to report neglect after a 7-year-old special education student was told to eat his own vomit.The Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday charged a teacher and instructional aide at Brown Elementary School in Brownsburg with neglect and they as well as a second teacher, a second aide and a behavioral technician have been charged with failure to report the incident. The teacher charged with neglect told the student during lunch that if he vomited, he would need to eat whatever he threw up, Brownsburg police said. The child vomited on a tray provided by the second teacher, and the aide charged with neglect then gave the child a spoon, police said.The boy ate some of the vomit, then used paper towels to clean up what remained, police said. The alleged incident occurred in February.The Brownsburg Community School Corp. said it learned of the incident on April 12 ...

Sallie Mae: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — NEWARK, Del. (AP) — SLM Corp. (SLM) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $118.5 million.The Newark, Delaware-based company said it had net income of 47 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 35 cents per share.The student loan company posted revenue of $659.3 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $405.1 million, which also beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $373.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SLM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SLMSource

Teradyne: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

NORTH READING, Mass. (AP) — NORTH READING, Mass. (AP) — Teradyne Inc. (TER) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $83.5 million.On a per-share basis, the North Reading, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 50 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 55 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 42 cents per share.The maker of wireless products, data storage and equipment to test semiconductors posted revenue of $617.5 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $591.7 million.For the current quarter ending in June, Teradyne expects its per-share earnings to range from 55 cents to 74 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $625 million to $685 million for the fiscal second quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $687.9 million._____This...

High-scoring Hintz has ‘got everything’ for playoff Stars

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz has the size, speed and shot that Dallas Stars teammate Max Domi says makes him pretty much the perfect hockey player.“I’m sure most hockey fans have played some form of NHL EA Sports or whatever it is, and he’s kind of the guy you’d probably try and create,” Domi said. “He’s got everything. He’s got speed, he’s got size, he’s got a great hockey IQ, very competitive and a lot more. Unbelievable shot, too.”Hintz is certainly putting up video game-like numbers in the first-round series against the Minnesota Wild. The 6-foot-3 top-line winger’s NHL-leading 11 points (four goals, seven assists) through five games are already the most for a Dallas Stars player in a single playoff series. After a hat trick and an assist in Game 2, Hintz now has consecutive three-assist games. He helped on six consecutive goals for the Stars in Games 4 and 5, both wins, which put them ahead in the best-of-seven series for the first time. Game 6, a potential clincher fo...

Ultra Clean: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) — HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) — Ultra Clean Holdings Inc. (UCTT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $3.4 million in its first quarter.The Hayward, California-based company said it had a loss of 8 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and stock option expense, came to 17 cents per share.The chipmaking equipment services company posted revenue of $433.3 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, Ultra Clean expects its per-share earnings to range from 15 cents to 35 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $410 million to $460 million for the fiscal second quarter._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UCTT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UCTTSource

TriNet: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:01:43 GMT

DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) — DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) — TriNet Group Inc. (TNET) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $131 million.On a per-share basis, the Dublin, California-based company said it had net income of $2.17. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.49 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.96 per share.The human resources services outsourcing company posted revenue of $1.25 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $394 million, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $364.6 million.For the current quarter ending in June, TriNet expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.15 to $1.40.The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $5.40 to $6.35 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. ...