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Fox agrees to provide more Murdoch docs in Smartmatic case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

By Marshall Cohen | CNNFox News has agreed to provide voting technology company Smartmatic with additional material about its corporate chairman Rupert Murdoch and other top executives, as part of Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion lawsuit against the right-wing network.The agreement was announced Wednesday at a court hearing in Manhattan regarding the defamation case, which stems from Fox’s airing of 2020 election lies. New York Supreme Court Judge David Cohen scheduled the hearing after Smartmatic raised concerns about whether Fox was complying with its pretrial obligations to turn over relevant evidence.“We will produce the materials as quickly as we are able to,” Fox lawyer Winn Allen said.Fox also will give documents to Smartmatic related to Rupert Murdoch’s son Lachlan Murdoch, who is the CEO of Fox Corporation, as well as relevant materials about Chief Legal Officer Viet Dinh and Raj Shah, a former Trump administration official who is now a vice president...

Sharon Stone slams Kim Kardashian getting ‘American Horror Story’ role

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

Sharon Stone is another veteran actor who has dedicated years to training and working in the profession who doesn’t think much of reality star Kim Kardashian joining the cast of “American Horror Story.”Stone’s criticism of Kardashian’s new career move follows Broadway luminary Patti LuPone telling Andy Cohen point blank that she doesn’t at all like the idea of Kardashian being cast in the horror anthology series, in which LuPone has appeared for three seasons, as Us Weekly reported.BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Sharon Stone attends An Unforgettable Evening at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on March 16, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for WCRF) While appearing on Cohen’s show, “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,” Sunday, LuPone was asked whether she cared about the influencer and shape wear mogul joining the show, Us Weekly said. LuPone, a Tony-winning Broa...

Minnesota takes steps to make it even easier to vote

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota — a state where it is already easy to vote — is moving make it even easier, countering the national trend of states imposing further restrictions on balloting.The Minnesota Senate was set Wednesday to debate an elections bill that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register so they can vote as soon as they are old enough, and establish automatic registration when residents apply for or renew driver’s licenses or sign up for Medicaid and other public programs.At a news conference ahead of the debate, Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon called it a “once in a generation opportunity” to strengthen democracy.Minnesota is increasing voter access even as red states impose more restrictions, often in the name of election integrity. Several Republican-led states have tightened rules on voting by mail since the 2020 presidential election, in part because of the false narrative of widespread fraud in that race. Mississippi last month set tight...

Wyndham: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — PARSIPPANY, N.J. (AP) — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. (WH) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $67 million.The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 77 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 86 cents per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 81 cents per share.The hotel and resort chain posted revenue of $313 million in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $318.2 million.Wyndham expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.92 to $4.06 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.38 billion to $1.41 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WHSource

BioMarin: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (BMRN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $50.9 million.The San Rafael, California-based company said it had profit of 27 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 60 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 43 cents per share.The rare disease biopharmaceutical posted revenue of $596.4 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $572.5 million.BioMarin expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.80 to $2.05 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.38 billion to $2.5 billion.BioMarin shares have declined 10% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $93, a climb of 17% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (...

AvalonBay: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.The Arlington, Virginia-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $360 million, or $2.57 per share, in the period.The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of $2.54 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 $146.9 million, or $1.05 per share.The apartment building owner posted revenue of $674.7 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $665.6 million.For the current quarter ending in June, AvalonBay expects its per-share funds from operations to range from $2.54 to $2.64. Analysts surveyed by ...

Fugees rapper found guilty in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies across two presidencies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fugees rapper found guilty in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies across two presidencies.Source

Springer hurts hand, Blue Jays finish sweep of White Sox 8-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi struck out eight batters over 5 2/3 innings, Bo Bichette hit a solo home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping White Sox 8-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep, extending Chicago’s losing streak to seven.Blue Jays outfielder George Springer left in the fourth, one inning after he was hit on the right hand by a pitch from White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (0-3). X-rays did not reveal a fracture.Cavan Biggio pinch hit for Springer but struck out to strand two runners.Manager John Schneider said the Blue Jays will take advantage of Thursday’s off day to give Springer some rest. Springer will be reevaluated before Friday’s home game against Seattle.“Off day comes at a good time for him,” Schneider said.Chicago has lost nine of 10 and 15 of 18. Things aren’t getting any easier for the White Sox, who host MLB-leading Tampa Bay in a four-game series beginning Thursday.“We’re in a funk, and we have to come together as a team and figure out...

Pioneer Natural Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

IRVING, Texas (AP) — IRVING, Texas (AP) — Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (PXD) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $1.22 billion.The Irving, Texas-based company said it had profit of $5 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $5.21 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $4.90 per share.The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $4.54 billion in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.11 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PXD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PXDSource

Acadia Healthcare: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:31:20 GMT

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Acadia Healthcare Co. (ACHC) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $66 million.On a per-share basis, the Franklin, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of 72 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 75 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 71 cents per share.The provider of inpatient behavioral health care services posted revenue of $704.3 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $676.1 million.Acadia Healthcare expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.10 to $3.40 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.82 billion to $2.88 billion.Acadia Healthcare shares have fallen 10% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $74.11, an increase of 10% in the last 12 months._____This stor...