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Bridge: March 21, 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

“I don’t know,” the snail shrugs. “It all happened so fast.”I suspect that today’s declarer didn’t know what hit him. He reached 3NT after suppressing his four-card spade suit, but West led not a spade but the five of hearts. Dummy played low, and East took the king and shifted to the three of spades: queen, king, deuce. West returned the seven: five, nine, jack.LAST SPADESouth next let the jack of diamonds ride. When East won, he led his last spade, and West scored two more tricks with his A-8 over South’s 10-6. Down one, in less time than it takes to tell.South made an understandable but fatal error; he played too fast to the first trick. Instead of playing a low heart from dummy, South must grab the ace, lead a club to his hand and finesse in diamonds. He is sure of four diamonds, four clubs and a heart, and loses no more than two spades, a diamond and a heart.DAILY QUESTIONYou hold: S A K 8 7 H 5 2 D 6 4 2 C 8 6 3 2. Your partner o...

The FBI Used an Undercover Cop With Pink Hair to Spy on Activists and Manufacture Crimes

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

The young woman with long pink hair claimed to be from Washington state. One day during the summer of 2020, she walked into the Chinook Center, a community space for left-wing activists in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and offered to volunteer.“She dressed in a way that was sort of noticeable,” said Samantha Christiansen, a co-founder of the Chinook Center. But no one among the activists found that unusual or alarming; everyone has their own style. They accepted her into the community.The pink-haired woman said her name was Chelsie. She also dropped regular hints about her chosen profession.“She implied over the course of getting to know her that she was a sex worker,” said Jon Christiansen, Samantha’s husband and another co-founder of the Chinook Center.“I think somebody else had told me that, and I just was like, ‘Oh, OK. That makes sense,’” said Autum Carter-Wallace, an activist in Colorado Springs. “I never questioned it.”But Chelsie’s identity was as fake as her long pink hair. T...

Injured Haaland to miss Euro 2024 qualifiers for Norway

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Erling Haaland has left Norway’s training camp because of a groin injury and will miss the team’s upcoming European Championship qualifying games, the national federation said Tuesday. Haaland felt pain from a slight groin injury after playing for Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals against Burnley on Saturday and will return to his club for treatment, the Norwegian federation said. He scored three goals in a 6-0 win against Burnley, raising his total to a club-record 42 this season. The Norwegian federation said it had initially hoped Haaland would recover quickly, but that the pain got worse after he joined up with the national team. With City facing a packed schedule as it chases three trophies in the final part of the season, Norway coach Ståle Solbakken bristled at the suggestion that Haaland was prioritizing his club over his country. “If you had seen him in my hotel room at midnight last night you’d know that (he wanted to play),” Solbakken t...

On Holding: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — ZURICH (AP) — On Holding AG (ONON) on Tuesday reported a loss of $27.4 million in its fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Zurich-based company said it had a loss of 8 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 2 cents per share.The running-shoe and apparel company posted revenue of $380.9 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $291.8 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $60.5 million, or 19 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $1.28 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ONON at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ONONSource

X4 Pharmaceuticals: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (XFOR) on Tuesday reported a loss of $29.1 million in its fourth quarter.The Boston-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 23 cents per share.For the year, the company reported a loss of $93.9 million, or $1.52 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 XFOR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XFORSource

NHK says Japanese leader Fumio Kishida is in Kyiv, showing support for Ukraine as China’s Xi Jinping visits Russia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NHK says Japanese leader Fumio Kishida is in Kyiv, showing support for Ukraine as China’s Xi Jinping visits Russia.Source

Fanatics to take over as NHL jersey maker starting in 2024

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

The NHL is changing jerseys again.Fanatics is taking over as the league’s on-ice jersey provider beginning with the 2024-25 season, replacing Adidas, which has made them since 2017. It’s the third company to make NHL jerseys since 2005, after Reebok handled them for more than a decade.“It just became, for us, really a natural evolution of our ongoing relationship,” NHL executive vice president of marketing Brian Jennings said, referring to a deal with Fanatics that dates to 2005. “They have been a partner that has absolutely shared our commitment to innovation and performance and creativity.”It’s the first time Fanatics will make in-game jerseys with their own branding for one of the four major North American men’s professional sports leagues. The company has made Major League Baseball’s uniforms since 2017 for Majestic and Nike, which executive Doug Mack said helped Fanatics take this step.“Our philosophy is we don’t need to reinvent wheels,” said Mack, a Fa...

Canadian Solar: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

ONTARIO, Ontario (AP) — ONTARIO, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $77.8 million.The Ontario, Ontario-based company said it had net income of $1.11 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 48 cents per share.The solar wafers manufacturer posted revenue of $1.97 billion in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $240 million, or $3.44 per share. Revenue was reported as $7.47 billion.For the current quarter ending in March, Canadian Solar said it expects revenue in the range of $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CSIQ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CSIQSource

At 39, former Japan captain Hasebe extends Frankfurt career

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Former Japan captain Makoto Hasebe is not done yet.The veteran defender has extended his contract at Eintracht Frankfurt by another season, meaning he plans to keep playing until he’s 40. Frankfurt said Tuesday that the 39-year-old Hasebe has a new playing contract with the club that expires in June 2024, giving him a chance to become the oldest player to represent the club in the Bundesliga. He has an overall contract with the club until 2027 and is expected to take on a coaching role whenever he finally decides to quit as a player.“Makoto is the only professional player who can decide for himself whether to extend his contract,” Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krösche said. “With his attitude, discipline and football ability, he is not only a complete role model in our team but remains an asset to our game.”Hasebe has made 16 appearances across all competitions for Frankfurt this season — 12 of those as a starter.In total he has played 368 Bundes...

Denver weather: Mild in metro, snow in mountains

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Mild temperatures stay along the Front Range Tuesday with snow pushing into the mountains. Spotty showers are possible in the metro area Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Some sunshine, mountain snowDenver and the Front Range will see a mix of sun and clouds Tuesday with mild highs in the upper 50s. Snow pushes into the mountains and sticks around for most of the day.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on March 21. Weather tonight: More clouds, a light sprinkleExtra clouds push across the metro Tuesday night with snow staying in the mountains and a chance for a sprinkle in the city early Wednesday. World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning Overnight lows are seasonal around the 30-degree mark with a light wind.Pinpoint Weather: Nightly forecast for March 21. Looking ahead: Unsettled weather into the weekendHighs on Wednesday are close to seasonal averages in the middle 50s with partly cloudy skie...