Bridge: Oct. 27, 2023
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
The story — probably a tall tale — is that just after the lunch hour, a tour group arrived at Runnymede in England, where the Magna Carta was signed. One of the group asked a guide when the signing took place.“1215,” was the answer.“Drat,” the tourist sighed. “Missed it by 45 minutes.”Today’s declarer had a poor sense of timing. At 3NT he took the ace of hearts and led a club to dummy’s queen. East won and returned a heart to the queen. South then had eight tricks; he had to lose a diamond to set up dummy’s long diamonds, and East cashed three hearts. Down one.POOR CHANCESouth mistimed. East, who overcalled vulnerable, is likely to have the ace of clubs, so South should lead a diamond to dummy at Trick Two and return the four of clubs.If East grabs his ace to continue hearts, South has three clubs, two diamonds, two hearts and two spades. If instead East plays low, South wins and sets up the diamonds, winning four dia...Ask Amy: Should I just let the new boyfriend be a surprise at our holiday dinner?
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
Dear Amy: My son, “Daniel,” who was in a long-term relationship with a woman and has always dated women, has now declared that he is bisexual and is dating “Timothy.”Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I want the money my husband lent our friend. How do I get it? Advice | Ask Amy: I’m insulted that he ‘fixed’ my photo with Photoshop Advice | Ask Amy: She wants to be the cool grandma, and I’m not OK with her plan Advice | Ask Amy: Am I wrong to promise him a baby if he agrees not to go to war? Advice | Ask Amy: If I’d known about this upheaval, I would have declined the wedding invitation This is a first in our family, and I am not sure how or if I should let the rest of the family know about it.We will be getting together for the holidays pretty soon.Should I tell the family ahead of time or just let it be a surprise to everyone when he shows up with his new boyfriend?My son a...One Year After Elon Musk Bought Twitter, His Hilarious Nightmare Continues
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
Elon Musk speaks to members of the media following the Senate AI Insight Forum on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13, 2023.Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAfter Elon Musk finalized his purchase of Twitter on October 27, 2022, I wrote an article in which I warned, “We need to take seriously the possibility that this will end up being one of the funniest things that’s ever happened.”Today, I have to issue an apology: I was wrong. Musk’s ownership of Twitter may well be — at least for people who manage to enjoy catastrophic human folly — the funniest thing that’s ever happened. Let’s take a look back and see how I was so mistaken.Musk began his tenure as Twitter’s owner by posting this message to the company’s advertisers, in which he said, “Twitter aspires to be the most respected advertising platform in the world that strengthens your brand and grows your enterprise. … Twitter obviously cannot be a free-for-all hellscape, where anything can be said with no ...Sanofi: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
PARIS (AP) — PARIS (AP) — Sanofi (SNY) on Friday reported third-quarter net income of $2.75 billion.The company said it had profit of $1.11 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.39 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.37 per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $13.02 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 SNY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SNYSourcePortland General Electric: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland General Electric Co. (POR) on Friday reported earnings of $47 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Portland, Oregon-based company said it had net income of 46 cents.The electric utility posted revenue of $802 million in the period.Portland General Electric expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.60 to $2.65 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 POR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PORSourceNorthWestern: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — NorthWestern Corp. (NWE) on Thursday reported earnings of $29.3 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based company said it had net income of 48 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 49 cents per share.The electric and gas utility posted revenue of $321.1 million in the period.NorthWestern expects full-year earnings in the range of $3 to $3.10 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 NWE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NWESourceEni SpA: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
ROME ITALY, Italy (AP) — ROME ITALY, Italy (AP) — Eni SpA (E) on Friday reported profit of $2.09 billion in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Rome Italy, Italy-based company said it had net income of $1.24. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.18 per share.The energy company posted revenue of $24.65 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 E at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESourceShinhan Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — Shinhan Financial Group Co. (SHG) on Friday reported net income of $908.4 million in its third quarter.The Seoul, Korea, Republic Of-based bank said it had earnings of $1.68 per share.The financial services company posted revenue of $6.37 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $3.12 billion, surpassing Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SHG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SHGSourceSlain Maryland judge remembered as dedicated and even-keeled
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
FILE - Washington County Circuit Court Clerk Kevin Tucker, right, swears in Andrew F. Wilkinson as a circuit court judge, Jan. 10, 2020, as Wilkinson's wife, Stephanie, watches. Pedro Argote, the man suspected of killing the Maryland judge on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, was found dead on Thursday, Oct. 26, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities believe Argote was angry about losing custody of his children when he shot and killed Wilkinson, the judge who presided over his divorce case. (Julie E. Greene/The Herald-Mail via AP, File)(AP/Julie E. Greene) FILE - Washington County Circuit Court Clerk Kevin Tucker, right, swears in Andrew F. Wilkinson as a circuit court judge, Jan. 10, 2020, as Wilkinson's wife, Stephanie, watches. Pedro Argote, th...Equinor: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Published Sat, 18 May 2024 05:04:12 GMT
STAVANGER NORWAY, Norway (AP) — STAVANGER NORWAY, Norway (AP) — Equinor ASA (EQNR) on Friday reported earnings of $2.5 billion in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Stavanger Norway, Norway-based company said it had net income of 84 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 92 cents per share.The oil and gas company posted revenue of $26.02 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 EQNR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EQNRSourceLatest news
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