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San Jose to pay six figures after losing public records lawsuit

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

(BCN) -- San Jose is preparing to pay half a million dollars to San Jose Spotlight and the First Amendment Coalition, two organizations that prevailed in a public records lawsuit over the city.The San Jose City Council on Nov. 28 will consider a $500,000 payout to the organizations to cover attorneys' fees and costs accumulated over roughly 18 months of litigation."We think this was a hard fought victory that helped vindicate the public's right to know," Karl Olson, a First Amendment lawyer representing San Jose Spotlight in the case, said. "And we hope in the future it won't be necessary for parties to have to go to court to get public records." Verdict reached in San Carlos samurai sword murder trial San Jose Spotlight and the First Amendment Coalition, which protects and promotes a free press, sued the city and former Mayor Sam Liccardo in February 2022 for violating the California Public Records Act. This longstanding law requires public agencies to disclose information about ...

South Korea says North Korea has launched what appears to be its third attempt to put a spy satellite in orbit

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has launched what appears to be its third attempt to put a spy satellite in orbit.Source

Golar LNG: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Golar LNG Ltd. (GLNG) on Tuesday reported profit of $92.5 million in its third quarter.The Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had net income of 87 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 55 cents per share.The operator of carriers for natural gas shipping posted revenue of $67.3 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $66.6 million, which did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $67.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GLNG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GLNGSource

StealthGas: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — StealthGas Inc. (GASS) on Tuesday reported profit of $15.7 million in its third quarter.The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of 41 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 31 cents per share.The ship owner serving the liquefied petroleum gas market posted revenue of $34.7 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $32.3 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GASS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GASSSource

Tsakos: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TNP) on Tuesday reported net income of $31.2 million in its third quarter.The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of 83 cents per share.The oil and gas shipping company posted revenue of $186.7 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $152.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TNP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TNPSource

New Hampshire man had no car and no furniture, but died with a big secret, leaving his town millions

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

HINSDALE, N.H. (AP) — Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life. Residents would see Holt around town in threadbare clothes — riding his lawn mower, headed to the convenience store, parked along the main road reading a newspaper or watching cars pass.He did odd jobs for others, but rarely left town. Despite having taught driver’s ed to high schoolers, Holt had given up driving a car. He opted for a bicycle instead and finally the mower. His mobile home in the park was mostly empty of furniture — no TV and no computer, either. The legs of the bed went through the floor.“He seemed to have what he wanted, but he didn’t want much,” said Edwin “Smokey” Smith, Holt’s best friend and former employer.But Holt died earlier this year with a secret: He was a multimillionaire. And what’s more, he gave it all away to this community of 4,200 people.His will had brief instructions: $3.8 million to...

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles continue to find ways to win in latest victory over the Chiefs

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — By their own standards, the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t a masterpiece performance. But it was yet another masterclass in winning.Jalen Hurts overcame five sacks in the first half, the Eagles pushed aside some ineffective play on both sides of the ball and the result was a 21-17 comeback victory over Kansas City in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl.“I’d trade winning last year for this one, but it feels good to get this one,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said.Sirianni was most impressed by his team’s intangibles in the victory that improved them to a league-best 9-1.“We have a bunch of guys who know how to win,” he said.The Eagles couldn’t protect Hurts before halftime when they fell behind by 10 points and didn’t look much better when they opened the second half with two consecutive three-and-outs. But there was no panic on the sideline.“There’s a calmness there,” Hurts said. “You have to truly remain in control. You want ...

Train derails near phosphate plant in Fort Meade; No injuries reported

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) – A train derailed Tuesday morning in Polk County, with at least ten cars derailing in close proximity to a phosphate plant in Fort Meade, officials said. No injuries have been reported, and there is no hazmat situation associated with the spilled contents from the derailed train cars.The incident is under control, but officials caution that the cleanup process will take awhile.

Mother, infant killed in Daytona Beach apartment fire

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) – A mother and her young child were killed after authorities said they believe someone intentionally set fire to their apartment in Daytona Beach. Police said the mother was found stabbed to death, and the infant succumbed to the flames. https://twitter.com/DaytonaBeachFD/status/1726892426651189383?s=20Two other children from the residence were rushed to the hospital and are in critical condition.

German defense minister announces €1.3B weapons package during visit to Kyiv

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:36:35 GMT

KYIV — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday bearing a much-needed gift: more military aid for Ukraine.“I have the honor to announce a new package,” Pistorius said during a press conference in Kyiv. It includes another four systems of IRIS-T medium-range missiles, 155-millimeter ammunition, and Panzer anti-tank defense mines, he clarified.“Altogether it is a package worth €1.3 billion euros, and I am quite sure this will help you and your fight against Russian aggression. We stand with Ukraine reliably,” Pistorius said.Although the European Union will likely miss its self-imposed deadline to deliver 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine by March 2024, Pistorius said that the German government included an additional 20,000 155-mm artillery shells to its already announced 140,000 for next year.“Altogether 160,000 for next year — with the number increasing, I hope, in 2025,” Pistorius added.When asked about whether Ukraine will ...