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FDA panel OKs over-the-counter birth control pill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

By Matthew Perrone | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication.The panel of FDA advisers voted unanimously in favor of drugmaker Perrigo’s request to sell its once-a-day medication on store shelves alongside eye drops and allergy pills. The recommendation came at the close of a two-day meeting focused on whether women could safely and effectively take the pill without professional supervision. A final FDA decision is expected this summer.If the agency follows the nonbinding recommendation, Perrigo’s drug, Opill, would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter. The company said sales could begin late this year if OK’d.The outside experts said they were mostly confident that women of all ages could use the drug appropriately wit...

Walnut Creek police warn residents of trending ATM scam throughout area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

(KRON) -- An ATM scam has been going around the Walnut Creek area, according to a Facebook post by the Walnut Creek Police Department (WCPD). Police have received reports of multiple couples approaching residents after watching them enter a pin number while in line at a store. The couple would also watch victims as they are at an ATM. WCPD added the couple would "follow the victim and claim the victim dropped a bill of some value and while the victim is distracted, take their wallet or debit card." Man pleads guilty to hacking social media accounts, stealing cryptocurrency Once the debit card is stolen, the card would be used to make purchases or withdraw large amounts of cash from an ATM.WCPD did not specify when and where in the area residents are more at risk of being victims of this kind of crime, the department said when asked in the comments section of the Facebook post. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: ...

Day 5 of Oakland teachers strike: School board cancels meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Is the school year completely over for Oakland public school students? More than 34,000 students and their parents are left in limbo as the teachers' strike stretched into Day 5 Wednesday.There's only 11 school days left in the 2022-2023 academic year.A stalemate between the Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education Association teachers union appeared to deepen on Wednesday when the district's school board cancelled its regular board meeting. According to the union, the cancelation underscored the district's leadership failures.Thousands of teachers will not return to their classrooms until a new contract agreement is reached that includes "common good" proposals, the union said.OUSD has kept its schools "open" throughout the strike, but most students chose to stay home rather than cross picket lines. The teachers' strike "should never have happened in the first place," district officials wrote. OUSD President Mike Hutchinson reiterated that...

Stantec: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Stantec Inc. (STN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $48 million.On a per-share basis, the Edmonton, Alberta-based company said it had net income of 43 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 54 cents per share.The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 54 cents per share.The engineering firm posted revenue of $1.14 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $908.6 million, beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $855.2 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STNSource

KLX Energy Services: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc. (KLXE) on Wednesday reported net income of $9.4 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of 65 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 80 cents per share.The service provider to oil and natural gas producers posted revenue of $239.6 million in the period.For the current quarter ending in June, KLX Energy Services said it expects revenue in the range of $240 million to $250 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $975 million to $1.04 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KLXE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KLXESource

Coeur Mining: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss of $24.6 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had a loss of 8 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 11 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 9 cents per share.The silver mining company posted revenue of $187.3 million in the period.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit $3.53. A year ago, they were trading at $3.25._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CDE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CDESource

Justice Dept. settles with New Jersey county over ballot languages, highlighting widespread barrier

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has reached a settlement with a New Jersey county over language barriers for Spanish-speaking voters, emphasizing a growing challenge for certain minority communities nationwide.The agreement with Union County comes after federal prosecutors filed a lawsuit alleging it failed to make registration and voting notices, forms, instructions and ballots available in Spanish, violating sections of the federal Voting Rights Act.“We know firsthand how language barriers hurt our community,” said Hector Sanchez Barba, chief executive of Mi Familia Vota, a national group seeking to boost Latino political influence. “Eliminating language barriers is not only legally sound but also the right thing to do to strengthen our democracy.”The county, which has nearly 28,000 Spanish-speaking citizens of voting age, will be required to print all election materials in English and Spanish, and ensure that someone is available to assist Spanish-speaking vo...

Hennessy Advisors: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

NOVATO, Calif. (AP) — NOVATO, Calif. (AP) — Hennessy Advisors Inc. (HNNA) on Wednesday reported profit of $1.2 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Novato, California-based company said it had profit of 15 cents.The investment manager posted revenue of $5.9 million 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 HNNA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HNNASource

CS Disco: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — CS Disco Inc. (LAW) on Wednesday reported a loss of $20.4 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 34 cents. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and restructuring costs, came to 20 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 26 cents per share.The legal technology company posted revenue of $33.1 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $32.1 million.For the current quarter ending in June, CS Disco said it expects revenue in the range of $31 million to $33 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $135 million to $145 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ...

Biden goes after Republicans on debt limit in campaign-style speech

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:47 GMT

VALHALLA, N.Y. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday blasted Republican-demanded spending cuts as “devastating,” making his case in a campaign-style speech to voters as lawmakers met in Washington on raising the government’s borrowing limit to avoid a potentially catastrophic U.S. default.The president is showing an increased willingness to discuss possible budget restraints, yet he insisted anew that any talks on that should occur without the risk of the federal government being unable to pay its bills. As he spoke, negotiators from the White House and Congress met for two hours privately at the Capitol to discuss a path forward.“America is the strongest economy in the world, but we should be cutting spending and lowering the deficit without a needless crisis,” Biden said Wednesday.His words were a challenge to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who met Tuesday with Biden at the White House, declaring afterward that sharp spending cuts were required for House Republicans t...