Новости за 10.05.2024

A few weeks ago, Edmundo González Urrutia was just another grandfather visiting his daughter and grandchildren, who live abroad, enjoying two months of family time. That leisurely pace will have to wait because González is now getting ready for a campaign to become Venezuela’s next president. González became the candidate of the Unitary Platform coalition last month after former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado, and her handpicked alternative were banned from registering. González told The Associated... Читать дальше...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to update his budget proposal. Newsom announced a nearly $38 billion budget deficit in January. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office said the deficit was actualy $58 billion if you include some reductions in public education spending. Since then, California's revenue has not improved. Newsom will announce his updated proposal on Friday. Collections from the state's three largest taxes were more than $6 billion below projections through the end of April. Читать дальше...

Two men on opposite sides of the metal barricades during the riot at the U.S. Capitol are running for Congress on the same day. Derrick Evans served three months in federal prison on a felony civil disorder charge. He's challenging Rep. Carol Miller in Tuesday's West Virginia Republican primary. Harry Dunn was a Capitol Police officer who defended lawmakers from attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Dunn is part of a crowded field seeking the Democratic nomination for a congressional seat in Maryland. Their candidacies... Читать дальше...

The two were reported missing after they didn't return to their campsite.

The two were reported missing after they didn't return to their campsite on Tuesday.

"It's just Mother Nature reminding us who's boss." 

A trend of postal worker attacks continues in the East Bay with an armed robbery.

A Chinese billionaire has been sentenced to time served in connection with a scheme to funnel illegal straw donations to politicians' campaigns in New York and Rhode Island. Hui Qin appeared in federal court on Long Island, New York, on Thursday and was sentenced to seven months in prison — time he already served in pretrial detention. His lawyer says he later boarded a plane to an undisclosed location. Qin pleaded guilty to making illegal campaign contributions and other charges. Prosecutors didn't... Читать дальше...

Report: Aramark subsidiary's negligence led to injuries at historic Yosemite hotels.

One broadcaster "guaranteed" the Giants would check if Winn was tipping his pitches.

A federal court has ruled a convicted scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress and who is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from several victims should be extradited to the United Kingdom. Accusers say Marianne Smyth has also fashioned herself as a witch, a psychic and a friend to Hollywood stars. She has been in a Maine jail waiting to learn if she will be extradited. She faces allegations that she stole more than $170,000 from victims in Northern Ireland. A U.S. magistrate judge... Читать дальше...

EXETER, N.H. (AP) — EXETER, N.H. (AP) — Vapotherm Inc. (VAPO) on Thursday reported a loss of $14.8 million in its first quarter.

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Main Street Capital Corp. (MAIN) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $107.1 million.

A federal judge says a plan to close a troubled prison in California where female inmates suffered sexual abuse by guards was “ill-conceived and, like Swiss cheese, full of holes.” The judge on Wednesday ordered a close monitoring and care of the incarcerated women who were moved out of FCI Dublin to other federal facilities across the country. Officials must submit a monthly staffing report for each prison where the incarcerated women ended up, along with details of the mental health and medical health care the inmates are receiving. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Acacia Research Corp. (ACTG) on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of $186,000, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

A senior FBI official says the agency is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a way to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation. The official describes the technology as an area “that’s probably going to see growth over the coming years.” The threat is more than theoretical given the prevalence of AI deepfakes and robocalls and the way such technology has already surfaced in politics. AI technology is a challenge to law enforcement not only because... Читать дальше...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Phunware, Inc. (PHUN) on Thursday reported a loss of $2.3 million in its first quarter.

BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — BRISBANE, Calif. (AP) — CareDx Inc. (CDNA) on Thursday reported a loss of $16.7 million in its first quarter.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — SAN DIEGO (AP) — Telesis Bio, Inc. (TBIO) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.6 million in its first quarter.

BOWIE, Md. (AP) — BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Blink Charging Co. (BLNK) on Thursday reported a loss of $17.2 million in its first quarter.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together. A representative for Hailey Bieber confirmed to The Associated Press that the model is just over six months pregnant.

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NGVC) on Thursday reported earnings of $8 million in its fiscal second quarter.

Google is dropping out of a massive office in downtown San Francisco.