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Kaiser shuts many out-patient pharmacies across Bay Area during strike. See which are closed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

Kaiser Permanente, confronted with a massive nationwide strike that includes 23,000 Bay Area workers, has shut a number of out-patient pharmacies across the region.The strike over under-staffing, wages and other issues is set for three days, but the union coalition representing workers noted Wednesday that workers had voted to stop work for up to 10 days. The strike could be extended if the unions cannot come to an agreement with the health care giant, the coalition said.Related ArticlesHealth | Kaiser workers across the Bay Area start strike that could last three days — or longer Health | COVID vaccine’s rocky rollout: What to expect in the Bay Area Health | Kaiser workers go on strike around Bay Area: Five things to know Health | Kaiser workers set for massive strike with picketers around the Bay Area: What to know Health | Kaiser says new COVID-19 booster shots coming as early as this week ...

Making sense of Grimes’ child custody claims against Elon Musk

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

It turns out that even Elon Musk and Grimes are vulnerable to ordinary human hassles like child custody disputes, as evidenced by the ethereal singer going to court to sue the billionaire over a matter regarding their three young children and her petition to establish “a parental relationship.”During their three-year relationship, Musk and Grimes (who’s known in court documents by her real name Claire Boucher), tried to portray themselves as intellectually superior beings who presumably were highly evolved on matters of the heart and procreation.But the publicly available records in San Francisco Superior Court suggest that the Tesla CEO and his ex-girlfriend are just like other aggrieved ex-partners. They’re having trouble working out how to co-parent their children, who, in their case, are ages 3 and under and bear the highly unusual, space-age names X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl and Tau Techno Mechanicus.Indeed, reports and Grimes’ since-deleted social...

69-year-old SF woman convicted of elderly abuse, domestic violence

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco resident Carole Selig, 69, has been convicted of domestic violence and elder abuse, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced on Wednesday. Selig was convicted of two counts of domestic violence, two counts of elder abuse, one count of assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of violating a restraining order.According to the District Attorney’s office, Selig repeatedly beat her 68-year-old boyfriend in their home in Russian Hill.  20,000 Kaiser health care workers on strike in the Bay Area “I would like to thank the jury for their service,” said Jenkins. “This case demonstrates that domestic violence will not be tolerated and be vigorously prosecuted by my office. Survivors are not alone and have an advocate in my office who will stand with them and fight for justice tirelessly in the courtroom.”Selig was in a dating relationship with the victim for a decade, according to testimony and evidence in the trial. On Feb. 25, ...

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 10/04/2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

Wall Street closed higher as the bond market loosened its vise on the stock market.The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Wednesday, coming off a 1.4% tumble that sent it to its lowest level in four months. The Dow rose 127 points, a day after wiping out its gains for the year. The Nasdaq composite added 1.4%.Treasury yields eased to give the stock market some more oxygen after reports suggested the U.S. economy may be cooling. Oil prices also tumbled by $5 per barrel to take some pressure off inflation and the threat of rates staying very high. On Wednesday:The S&P 500 rose 34.30 points, or 0.8%, to 4,263.75.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 127.17 points, or 0.4%, to 33,129.55.The Nasdaq composite rose 176.54 points, or 1.4%, to 13,236.01The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 1.86 points, or 0.1% to 1,729.01.For the week:The S&P 500 is down 24.30 points, or 0.6%.The Dow is down 377.95 points, or 1.1%.The Nasdaq is up 16.69 points, or 0.1%The Russell 2000 is down 56.09 poi...

Accolade: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — SEATTLE (AP) — Accolade, Inc. (ACCD) on Wednesday reported a loss of $32.8 million in its fiscal second quarter.The Seattle-based company said it had a loss of 43 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 56 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $96.9 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $94.4 million.For the current quarter ending in November, Accolade said it expects revenue in the range of $95 million to $97 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $410 million to $414 million.Accolade shares have increased 26% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $9.80, a decrease of 26% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investme...

Resources Connection: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Resources Connection Inc. (RGP) on Wednesday reported earnings of $3.1 million in its fiscal first quarter.The Irvine, California-based company said it had net income of 9 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, were 20 cents per share.The consulting company posted revenue of $170.2 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 RGP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RGPSource

Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won’t come easy for the Commanders

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here.___Pushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight.Sam Howell and the Commanders (2-2) bounced back from a beating against the Bills to take the Eagles to the limit. Now they’ve got a chance to snap a two-game losing streak when the lowly Bears (0-4) visit on Thursday night.Justin Fields had a career day but still couldn’t get Chicago its first win. The Bears have the league’s fourth-worst pass defense so Howell could have another big day. Of course, he’s got to stay upright. Howell is on pace to be sacked more times than any quarterback in NFL history.The Commanders are 5 1/2-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Pro Picks likes Washington but expects a close game.COMMANDERS, 23-20 PHILADELPHIA AT LOS ANGELES RAMSLine: Eagles minus 4 1/2The undefeated...

Suspect wanted in attack on Brighton ice cream truck driver

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Brighton are searching for a man wanted in connection to an Aug. 31 assault and robbery of a 77-year-old ice cream truck driver.Police said 20-year-old Luis Antonio Hernandez was wanted in connection to the assault, which happened at Benedict Park in Brighton. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather The victim, Lyman Hamlin, was hit several times in the face but was able to give police a description of his attacker.FOX31 spoke to Hamlin, who was taken to the hospital after the attack and treated. At the time, he said he hoped to recover and get back to selling ice cream again.After an investigation, a warrant was issued for Hernandez for second-degree assault against an at-risk adult. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Hernandez was described as being 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 135 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.His last known location was in New Mexico. However, his current location was...

Over half of breast cancer patients struggle with financial impacts: Komen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Debra Ellis was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020. After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, she is now a proud breast cancer survivor."I am doing well!" she said.But even with a good job and medical insurance, she said there were financial impacts from her breast cancer fight. Women urged to get mammograms, cancer exams during Breast Cancer Awareness Month "I have insurance and I had to pay $3,000 out of pocket, which is not small," she said. Ellis had to miss work, get transportation, pay for copays and more, and she's not alone."We hear from single moms all the time who are having to make choices between putting food on the table and paying for their treatments," said Corrina Steiger, Colorado executive director for Susan G. Komen."We have found that more than half of people impacted by breast cancer are going to experience some form of financial toxicity," Steiger said.Susan G. Komen grants for breast cancer patientsTo address that need, Susan G. Ko...

Police take into custody suspect accused of stealing vehicle, crashing it into Little Haiti boxing gym

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:58 GMT

Police took into custody a suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle and crashed into a business in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Now, that business is cleaning is cleaning up the damage. City of Miami Police and Miami Fire Rescue arrived at the scene of the crash outside the KO Zone gym in the area of Northwest Third Avenue and 54th Street, at around 7 p.m., Tuesday.7News cameras captured a car that was flipped over. Surveillance video showed the moments a red SUV collided with a silver Toyota. “I hear a loud thud. I go outside, and I see a car flipped over,” said area resident Yeshimabeit Milner.Seconds later, Miami Police units are seen pulling up to the scene.“I see one police officer yelling at someone in a car, saying, ‘If you move, you’re gonna die,'” said Milner.According to Miami Police, one of their units was behind the reportedly stolen SUV. When they attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect fled and crashed into the Toyota, ca...