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Here’s what Americans fear the most in 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

Our fears and how they’ve changedWith Halloween days away, we thought we’d take a look at Chapman University’s Survey of American Fears.The surveyThe goal of the Chapman University Survey of American Fears is to collect annual data on the fears, worries and concerns of Americans, and how those fears are associated with other attitudes and behaviors. There were 97 topics, ranging from government, health and environmental matters to disaster preparedness, the paranormal and personal anxieties. This year’s survey was conducted by SSRS research online via the SSRS Opinion Panel and invited adults ages 18 and older to participate. There were 1,014 participants and the data was collected from March 27 to April 4.Biggest fearSkepticism of government is baked into America’s political culture and fear of corrupt government officials has remained the No. 1 fear in America since first topping the chart in 2015. However, the percentage of respondents who are very afraid or afraid of corrupt gov...

Former California planning official tailored child porn to LAUSD teacher’s liking, police allege

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

A Los Angeles high school teacher caught up in the child pornography case against a former Redlands planning commissioner allegedly sent suggestive photos taken of girls on campus and asked the commissioner for pornographic images in return that fit the same look, according to a search warrant affidavit.Rene Gregorio Estrella, a now-banned teacher at the School of Business and Tourism at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex near downtown Los Angeles, was arrested Oct. 18 based on data collected from the cellphone of Steven Frasher, who resigned from the Redlands Planning Commission two days after his arrest Oct. 3.Estrella also is identified as “Greg” in the affidavit, as that was the name that appeared in Frasher’s phone contacts when San Bernardino police scrubbed it for evidence, according to the affidavit obtained by the Southern California News Group.The affidavit alleges the two men “exchanged multiple photos of adult and child pornography,” and cites a conversation they had cons...

Word Game: Oct. 30, 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — AMPUTATE (AMPUTATE: AM-pyuh-tate: To remove by cutting, especially a body part.)Average mark 16 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 20 or more words in AMPUTATE? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — STABILITY sail salt salty sibyl silt silty slab slat slaty slay slit stab stably stat stay stilt tail tastily tasty tibia tilt ability ably alibi alit atilt bail bait basil batty bialy bias bitsy bitt bitty blast blat ibis laity last listTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit wor...

Alexandria farm looks for volunteers to aid with harvest season

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage.Arcadia in Greek mythology is known as a pastural paradise where there’s enough for everyone, including plants, animals and humans. One Alexandria, Virginia, farm said that’s what it’s trying to create: “a place of plenty, inclusion and community.”Pamela Hess, executive director of the nonprofit Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, said the farm — located on the grounds of Woodlawn Estate with the Pope-Leighey House — is asking for volunteers each Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. throughout this harvest season.“If you want to learn how to grow your own food, there’s no better way there’s no better way than to do that next to a professional,” Hess said.Hess said their mission is to cultivate vibrant local food systems that prioritize health equity and sustainability...

BGC Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — BGC Group, Inc. (BGC) on Monday reported third-quarter profit of $16 million.The New York-based company said it had earnings of 3 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 19 cents per share.The brokerage company posted revenue of $482.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $482.7 million, exceeding Street forecasts.For the current quarter ending in December, BGC Group said it expects revenue in the range of $450 million to $500 million.BGC Group shares have increased 53% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 45% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BGC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BGCSource

Court arguments on blocking Trump from the presidential ballot under the ‘insurrection’ clause begin

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The campaign to use the U.S. Constitution’s “insurrection” clause to bar former President Donald Trump from running for the White House again enters a new phase this week as hearings begin in two states on lawsuits that might end up reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.A weeklong hearing on one lawsuit to bar Trump from the ballot in Colorado begins Monday, while on Thursday oral arguments are scheduled before the Minnesota Supreme Court on an effort to kick the Republican former president off the ballot in that state.Whether the judges keep Trump on the ballot or boot him, their rulings are likely to be swiftly appealed, eventually to the U.S. Supreme Court. The nation’s highest court has never ruled on the Civil War-era provision in the 14th Amendment that prohibits those who swore an oath to uphold the constitution and then “engaged in insurrection” against it from holding higher office.“We’ve had hearings with presidential candidates debating their eli...

SJW: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — SJW Corp. (SJW) on Monday reported net income of $36.2 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the San Jose, California-based company said it had net income of $1.13.The parent of San Jose Water Co. posted revenue of $204.8 million in the period.SJW expects full-year earnings to be $2.65 to $2.70 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 SJW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SJWSource

CNA Financial: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — CNA Financial Corp. (CNA) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $258 million.On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had profit of 95 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, came to $1.06 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 92 cents per share.The insurance holding company posted revenue of $3.34 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $2.97 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CNA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CNASource

Check Point: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $205 million.The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had profit of $1.75 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.07 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.02 per share.The data security company posted revenue of $596.3 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Fourteen analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $591.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CHKP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CHKPSource

Revvity: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:18:46 GMT

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Revvity, Inc. (RVTY) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $9.5 million.On a per-share basis, the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 8 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.18 per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.19 per share.The maker of scientific instruments posted revenue of $670.7 million in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $692.2 million.Revvity expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.53 to $4.57 per share, with revenue in the range of $2.72 billion to $2.74 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RVTY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RVTYSource