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As storm looms, South Korea evacuates thousands of Scouts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

By Kim Tong-Hyung | Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea — Carrying huge backpacks and water bottles, tens of thousands of Scouts began arriving at university dormitories, government and corporate training centers, and hotels around Seoul and other inland cities on Tuesday as the South Korean government evacuated the World Scout Jamboree ahead of a tropical storm.The South Korean government had scrambled to keep the 12-day gathering of Scouts going in the face of struggles with heat, hygiene and land use controversies, as thousands of British and American Scouts departed over the weekend.It wasn’t until Monday afternoon that officials announced the decision to abandon the coastal campsite in Saemangeum, a huge area reclaimed from the sea in the southwestern county of Buan, after forecasters raised alarms that Tropical Storm Khanun was heading toward the Korean Peninsula.As of Tuesday evening, Khanun was passing through waters 60 kilometers (36 miles) south of Japan’s Yakus...

Top 5 Bitcoin IRA Platforms – August 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

Sponsored ContentWith all the uncertainty in financial markets these days, securing your financial future demands some strategic decisions. As a new form of money, holding your Bitcoin in a Bitcoin IRA (individual retirement account) is one way to diversify your funds, earn tax advantages, and reap long-term benefits. With Bitcoin’s track record as a deflationary asset and its increasing adoption by large institutions, a Bitcoin IRA allows you to secure your financial future in a tax advantaged way and to capitalize on the potential of this revolutionary asset.Here are the top 5 Bitcoin IRA platforms to consider in 2023:1. UnchainedFirst on our list is Unchained, a financial services company that provides unique solutions for Bitcoin holders. Renowned for their Bitcoin-backed loans that allow users to use their Bitcoin holdings as collateral to secure a loan, Unchained also lets you buy and sell cryptocurrencies within a tax-advantaged IRA. Unchained’s solution is the only one on th...

49ers QB Roll Call: Darnold throws first interception of training camp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers practiced for 1 1/2 hours Tuesday before they take an afternoon flight to Las Vegas, where they’ll resume practicing Thursday and Friday at the Raiders facility before Sunday’s preseason opener.Here’s how the quarterbacks — and the rest of the team — looked:BROCK PURDYAfter opening with four completions, Purdy’s next five throws went incomplete, including a drop by rookie tight end Cameron Latu, who also dropped one of Trey Lance’s throws. Purdy completed 9-of-16 passes, and he took all first-team reps (23) behind the starting line, which included left tackle Trent Williams but not left guard Aaron Banks, who was cleared from a concussion and took part in offensive-only drills. Jon Feliciano filling in Banks’ spot.Purdy’s best pass was a 25-yard liner over the middle to Brandon Aiyuk, but the next pass took that same flight path with minimal arc, resulting in a Fred Warner breakup against tight end C...

Caltrain hits, kills person in Redwood City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

(BCN) -- A person was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon by a train passing through Redwood City, Caltrain officials said. Southbound Caltrain No. 116 struck the person at 12:30 p.m. near Whipple Avenue. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos The train stopped with about 75 people on board and no one else reported any injuries. The collision is the eighth fatal one this year for Caltrain. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Man arrested in sexual assault of 10-year-old in Napa County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child early Tuesday morning, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos Antonio Botella Verdin, 66, was arrested on suspicion of sexual intercourse or sodomy of a child age 10 or younger and oral copulation or sexual penetration of a child 10 years or younger. Verdin was booked into jail, and he is being held without bail. Anyone with more information on this case is asked to reach out to the sheriff's office at 707-253-6031.

Bike share stations open in Golden Gate Park ahead of Outside Lands weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

(BCN) -- Eight Bay Wheels bike share stations are now available for use in Golden Gate Park ahead of the Outside Lands music festival this weekend, San Francisco City Hall announced Monday. Bay Wheels opened four Classic Docked and four Virtual Corral bike share stations at key locations around the park on Monday, while another four stations will become available in the coming weeks, city officials said. Altogether, the five classic bike share stations and seven virtual stations stretch from east of the Conservatory of Flowers to the westernmost edge of the park near Ocean Beach. Their installation is expected to further ease congestion and create new biking capacity in Golden Gate Park, according to City Hall. IKEA opening on Market Street in SF this month The new stations are also expected to increase access to popular destinations like the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences and the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, while encouraging biking among parkgoers. The Of...

Julen Lopetegui out as manager of Wolverhampton days before start of Premier League season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Julen Lopetegui left his position as Wolverhampton manager on Tuesday after nine months in charge and less than a week before the start of the Premier League season.The former Spain and Real Madrid coach was reportedly unhappy with the club’s financial situation.Wolves and Lopetegui “have reached an agreement to part ways,” the club said in a statement.Lopetegui took charge in November with the team in last place in the league and guided Wolves comfortably to safety and a 13th-place finish.Wolverhampton is reportedly set to hire Gary O’Neil, who departed Bournemouth during the offseason, as a replacement.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Emcore: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

ALHAMBRA, Calif. (AP) — ALHAMBRA, Calif. (AP) — Emcore Corp. (EMKR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $9.9 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Alhambra, California-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to 13 cents per share.The maker of components for communications gear and solar panels posted revenue of $26.7 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in September, Emcore said it expects revenue in the range of $25 million to $27 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EMKR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EMKRSource

Campbell is buying Rao’s. Fans are worried, but the soup maker says it won’t touch the sauce

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Campbell Soup is set to buy Sovos Brands, the maker of Rao’s pasta sauces.In a Monday announcement, the two companies said they had entered an agreement for Campbell’s to acquire Sovos for $23 per share in cash — reflecting a total value of about $2.7 billion. The transaction will help diversify and strengthen Campbell’s Meals & Beverages division, Campbell’s President and CEO Mark Clouse said in a statement. “And paired with our faster-growing and differentiated Snacks division, (the Sovos portfolio) makes Campbell one of the most dependable, growth-oriented names in food,” he added.Besides its namesake soups, Campbells makes Prego sauce and Goldfish crackers.In addition to Rao’s sauces, Sovos products include dry pasta, soups, frozen entrees and yogurt under additional brands Michael Angelo’s and noosa. According to Monday’s press release, Rao’s is Sovos’ most popular brand, representing about 69% of the company’s $837 ...

Rapid7: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:25 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Rapid7 Inc. (RPD) on Tuesday reported a loss of $66.8 million in its second quarter.The Boston-based company said it had a loss of $1.10 per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and asset impairment costs, came to 18 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 11 cents per share.The cybersecurity company posted revenue of $190.4 million in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $188 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Rapid7 expects its per-share earnings to range from 41 cents to 44 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $196 million to $198 million for the fiscal third quarter.Rapid7 expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.23 to $1.29 per share, with revenue ranging from $771 million to $775 million._____This story was generated by A...