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Bridge: May 10, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

“Got a question for you,” Cy the Cynic said to me.“Sure,” I said, expecting a query about a deal.“Do you understand cloning?” Cy asked gravely.“Not at all.”“Well,” the Cynic chortled, “that makes two of us.”It’s hard to understand how South went down at today’s 3NT; some processes are mysterious. He won the first spade with the ace and let the jack of hearts ride. If the finesse won, South expected three hearts, three clubs and at least three spades. And the finesse did win: East followed with the eight.EIGHT TRICKSSouth then led a heart to dummy’s queen, and his second finesse didn’t win. East took the king and led a third heart. South had only eight tricks, and East got in with the ace of diamonds to cash two more hearts.Losing 3NT wasn’t easy. South should lead the queen of diamonds at Trick Two. If East wins and returns a spade, South wins and leads the jack of diamonds. He sets...

Horoscopes May 10, 2023: Kenan Thompson, focus on what’s important

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Franklin, 28; Kenan Thompson, 45; Bono, 63; Donovan, 77.Bono (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) Happy Birthday: Do your best to fulfill your dreams, act aggressively to ensure you are seen and heard by those who can benefit from the outcome, and make a lasting impression on those you care about most. Your destiny depends on your willingness to incorporate compassion and understanding with your will to do what’s right and best for everyone. Focus on what’s important. Your numbers are 6, 13, 19, 24, 32, 39, 46.ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be held responsible for any deviation from the truth. Don’t try to impress with words. Let your actions be your voice, and you will maintain credibility and receive the accolades you deserve. Take care of your health and emotional well-being. 2 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider what you can do to make life better. Share your insight with those able to provide you with the momentum...

Frank Church, Deep State: The True Story of the Senator Who Took on the CIA and Its Corporate Clients

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

Nearly 50 years ago, the Church Committee began holding hearings to investigate the CIA and U.S. intelligence agencies’ lawless and secret efforts to spy on and plan assassination plots. This week on Intercepted, Jeremy Scahill is joined by James Risen and Thomas Risen to discuss how the CIA — without oversight from Congress and at times behind the backs of U.S. presidents — orchestrated coups against popular democratic governments from Guatemala to Iran and spied on anti-war activists and Black Power leaders inside the U.S. It was not until the Democratic Sen. Frank Church decided to take on this unaccountable, powerful, covert force within the U.S. national security apparatus that some of the CIA’s crimes and abuses came into public view. Sen. Church chaired a committee in 1975 that sought to reign in the CIA and impose laws and rules for their conduct. A new book by James Risen and Thomas Risen, called “The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys — and One ...

Curo Group: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Curo Group Holdings Corp. (CURO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $59.5 million in its first quarter.The Chicago-based company said it had a loss of $1.46 per share.The consumer finance company posted revenue of $209.5 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 CURO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CUROSource

Coherent: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

SAXONBURG, Pa. (AP) — SAXONBURG, Pa. (AP) — Coherent Corp. (COHR) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $2.5 million.The Saxonburg, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 24 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 58 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 81 cents per share.The Laser and optics manufacturer posted revenue of $1.24 billion in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.33 billion.For the current quarter ending in June, Coherent expects its per-share earnings to range from 33 cents to 43 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $1.13 billion to $1.18 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter.Coherent expects full-year revenue in the range of $5.08 billion to $5.15 billion._____This story was generated by Automated...

Camtek: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel (AP) — MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel (AP) — Camtek Ltd. (CAMT) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $17.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Migdal Haemek, Israel-based company said it had net income of 36 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, were 42 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 40 cents per share.The maker of automatic optical inspection and process enhancement systems posted revenue of $72.5 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $72.6 million.Camtek shares have risen 26% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased nearly 1% 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 CAMT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CAMTSource

First Advantage: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — First Advantage Corp. (FA) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $1.9 million.On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 19 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 provider of background screening services posted revenue of $175.5 million in the period.First Advantage expects full-year earnings in the range of $1 to $1.07 per share, with revenue in the range of $770 million to $810 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FASource

The Necessity Retail: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

NEWYORK, N.Y. (AP) — NEWYORK, N.Y. (AP) — The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. (RTL) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter.The Newyork, New York-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $30.5 million, or 23 cents per share, in the period.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 a loss of $18.8 million, or 14 cents per share.The Necessity Retail, based in Newyork, New York, posted revenue of $113.6 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 RTL at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RTLSource

LifeStance Health: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — LifeStance Health Group Inc. (LFST) on Wednesday reported a loss of $34.2 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 11 cents per share.The outpatient mental health services provider posted revenue of $252.6 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $246 million.For the current quarter ending in June, LifeStance Health said it expects revenue in the range of $250 million to $260 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $990 million to $1.02 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on LFST at https://www.zacks.com/ap/...

Townsquare: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:48:43 GMT

PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — Townsquare Media Inc. (TSQ) on Wednesday reported a loss of $2.4 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Purchase, New York-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 8 cents per share.The operator of radio stations in small and mid-sized markets posted revenue of $103.1 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, Townsquare said it expects revenue in the range of $120 million to $122 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $450 million to $470 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TSQ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TSQSource