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Megabus returns to California with stops in several major cities

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

(KTXL) — Megabus is bringing back service to California with stops in several major cities starting May 15.The company said it will be offering three daily trips between Anaheim, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento. Megabus motorcoaches have onboard restrooms, power outlets, three-point seatbelts and reclining seats. The bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, according to their website.  Bay Area city ranked among top 10 ‘best’ cities for a good night’s sleep It is possible to reserve specific seats on the buses. Some seats on the upper deck and behind the driver on the lower deck include a table. On trips that may be longer than five hours, Megabus said the bus will make a stop at a rest area that has bathrooms and food. They do still encourage people to bring along snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The driver will let passengers know how much time they have at the rest stops. Tickets are available for purchase at us.megabus...

Taseko: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Taseko Mines Ltd. (TGB) on Wednesday reported earnings of $3.3 million in its first quarter.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 1 cent per share.The metals mining company posted revenue of $85.4 million 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 TGB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGBSource

Senators back solar tariffs, mull prairie bird safeguards

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a measure Wednesday that would reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries after President Joe Biden paused them in a bid to boost solar installations in the U.S. Lawmakers also were set to vote on a separate plan to undo federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken, a rare grouse that’s found in parts of the Midwest and Southwest, including one of the country’s most prolific oil and gas fields.The two measures are part of efforts by newly empowered Republicans to rebuke the Democratic president and block some of his administration’s initiatives, particularly on the environment. Republicans control the House and have strong sway in the closely divided Senate, where California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein remains out for health reasons and conservatives such as Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., often side with the GOP.Congress voted earlier this year to block a clean water rule imposed by the Environme...

Unifi: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Unifi Inc. (UFI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.2 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 25 cents per share.The polyester and nylon yarn maker posted revenue of $156.7 million 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 UFI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UFISource

Par Petroleum: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Par Petroleum Corp. (PARR) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $237.9 million.The Houston-based company said it had net income of $3.90 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.25 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.91 per share.The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $1.69 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 PARR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PARRSource

Genworth Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) on Wednesday reported profit of $62 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Richmond, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 17 cents per share.The financial services company posted revenue of $1.85 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $1.87 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GNW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GNWSource

Feds charge 45 people in takedown of 2 Minneapolis gangs

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities announced racketeering and other charges Wednesday against 45 members or associates of two major Minneapolis street gangs for crimes including seven homicides, plus numerous drug trafficking and firearms violations.U.S. Attorney Andy Luger said at a news conference that the takedown targeted the Highs, who are based in north Minneapolis, and the Bloods, who operate primarily on the south side. As for a third gang, the Lows, from a different part of north Minneapolis, he said charges against them are coming.“Today’s announcement marks a fundamental change in how we address gang violence. Starting with these charges, we are prosecuting street gangs as the criminal organizations they are,” Luger said. He contrasted that with what he called a traditional local approach to prosecuting gun violence of charging offenders “crime by crime, shooting by shooting, case by case.”All but two of the suspects are in custody, Luger said. Around two dozen of the...

Zillow: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Zillow Group Inc. (ZG) on Wednesday reported a loss of $22 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Seattle-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and asset impairment costs, came to 35 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 15 cents per share.The online real estate marketplace posted revenue of $469 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $421.4 million.For the current quarter ending in June, Zillow said it expects revenue in the range of $451 million to $479 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ZG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ZGSource

Councilman pleads not guilty to perjury in 49ers report leak

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Silicon Valley city councilman accused of leaking a confidential grand jury report criticizing the San Francisco 49ers’ outsize political influence and then lying about the leak pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker is charged with one felony count of perjury under oath and also a misdemeanor count of willful failure to perform duty. He had declined to enter a plea when he made his first court appearance last month, saying he wanted to find a lawyer other than Christopher Montoya, his appointed public defender, the Bay Area News Group reported. Becker was still being represented by Montoya when he pleaded not guilty plea Wednesday, however. “First-time impressions of a case are often wrong or incomplete,” he told reporters afterward.Becker, whose next court date is Aug. 2, was indicted in April and faces four years in county jail if convicted on the perjury charge. He is accused of providing the secret report to t...

Walker 2 HRs, 5 RBIs as Dbacks win 12-7 for split in Texas

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:16:24 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Christian Walker homered twice before he drew a bases-loaded walk that put the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead to stay in a 12-7 win Wednesday over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, who had their four-game winning streak snapped. Walker put the Diamondbacks ahead 3-1 with his three-run homer in the third, added a solo shot in the fifth that chased Texas starter Andrew Heaney and walked on four pitches from Jose Leclerc in the seventh that drove in the run that snapped a 7-7 tie. “Proud of myself there for some discipline,” Walker said.“I think young Christian Walker probably goes up there in swing mode. But mature, experienced Christian Walker says you got to throw him straight strikes,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “Leclerc has really good stuff. And the scouting report tells us that when it’s missing, it’ll be consistent, so make him throw strikes.”Leclerc, a former closer, had just also walked Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on four pitches, before missing on four straight...