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Cruise lays off contract workers following series of setbacks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Driverless ride hailing service Cruise announced Thursday it will be laying off an unspecified number of workers, KRON4 has confirmed. The layoffs are set to impact contract workers employed through third-party vendors and staffing agencies, a Cruise representative told KRON.Contingent workers who will be let go assisted with work that included cleaning, charging and maintaining the AV fleet, and customer support.It was first reported on Wednesday that Cruise layoffs were on the way. According to Forbes, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt told company executives that layoffs were necessary during an hour-long meeting Monday. Dorsey’s Block, formerly Square, to slash 1,000 jobs That meeting, Forbes reported, was to discuss damage control measures following a series of damaging headlines about the General Motors backed autonomous vehicle service. In San Francisco, there has been a steady stream of incidents involving Cruise vehicles.In October, a Cruise vehicle ran over a ...

First drive-through Denny's in California is coming to this city

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

(KGPE/KSEE) - A grand opening ceremony will be held on Nov. 13 for Denny's opening in Kerman. This is a groundbreaking opening for Dennys. The restaurant chain says this new location will be the first Denny's in California to offer a drive-thru service. Krispy Kreme to give 12 free doughnuts to customers on World Kindness Day As a welcoming gift to their guests, the Kerman Denny's is giving away one custom Denny's coffee mug and free coffee for a month to the first 100 Guests. Organizers say they will also offer chances to win other prizes and take fun photo ops with the Denny's team. The grand opening celebration will be on Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. at 14235 W. Whitesbridge Ave. in Kerman.

Wendy's offering free chicken nuggets for the rest of 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE) - The fast food restaurant chain Wendys announces free chicken nuggets for the rest of 2023. Wendy's to rebrand restaurants with ‘sleek’ design Organizers say starting Nov. 8, Wendy's says they will have a new segment called "Wendy's Wednesday" that will give customers a free six-piece chicken nugget with any purchase through the Wendy's app until Dec. 27, 2023. With multiple locations across the Central Valley, this deal will be available until the end of the year. To find a Wendy's near you click here. Along with signing up for the rewards program to receive your free six-piece chicken nuggets - visit the Wendy's website for more information.

No. 20 Tulane seeks its 8th straight win when it hosts desperate Tulsa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Living dangerously has become a habit lately for No. 20 Tulane.The Green Wave’s last three victories have come by 12 points combined despite being double-digit favorites in each game. Those results aren’t necessarily ideal for a team trying to defend its American Athletic Conference title and return to a second straight major New Year’s Day bowl game. But it was hardly cause for panic as the Tulane (8-1, 5-0 AAC, No. 23 CFP) prepared to host struggling, but desperate, Tulsa (3-6, 1-4) on Saturday.“We’d like to play our very best,” Tulane coach Willie Fritz said. “But, like I told our guys, a win is big, especially at this time of year, and we’ll take it.“It’s a hell of a lot better than a pretty loss,” Fritz added.Relatively speaking, Tulane’s football program is in the midst of a golden era. The Green Wave have won 20 of their past 23 games, including a landmark victory over USC in last season’s Cotton Bowl.That run of form compares ...

Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender people to be baptized as Catholics

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

In the United States, the national conference of Catholic bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded. On Wednesday, the Vatican made public a sharply contrasting statement, saying it’s permissible, under certain circumstances, for trans people to be baptized as Catholics and serve as godparents.“It is a major step for trans inclusion … it is big and good news,” said Francis DeBernardo, executive director of Maryland-based New Ways Ministry, which advocates for greater LGBTQ acceptance in the church.The document was signed Oct. 21 by Pope Francis and Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who heads the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. It was posted Wednesday on that office’s website.If it did not cause scandal or “disorientation” among other Catholics, a transgender person “may receive baptism under the same conditions as other faithful,” the document said.Similarly, the document said trans adults — even if...

Vikings begin transition of bringing Jefferson back; he’ll wait to play until he’s fully healed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson has resumed practicing with the Minnesota Vikings this week, a significant step toward his return to the field from a hamstring strain that caused the first absence of his stellar career.In some ways for the Vikings, it’s as if he never left.The 2022 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year has been a constant and energetic presence on the sideline during games and in the building for meetings and walk-throughs throughout the week. The Vikings, coincidentally, have won all four games without him.“I’m just happy to be a part of this organization with so many people helping me out on and off the field,” Jefferson said. “I’m just happy that I can continue to be that leader on the team, where you can’t say that I’m just sitting at home and worrying about trying to get back. I want to be there supporting my teammates and be in there hands-on.”It’s not unusual for players on injured reserve with longer-term rehabs to largely disappear from...

Alaska judge upholds Biden administration’s approval of the massive Willow oil-drilling project

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday upheld the Biden administration’s approval of the Willow oil-drilling project on Alaska’s remote North Slope, a massive project that drew the ire of environmentalists who accused the president of backpedaling on his pledge to combat climate change.U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason rejected calls made by a grassroots Iñupiat group and environmentalists to vacate the approval and dismissed their claims.Those groups raised concerns about planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from Willow and argued that federal agencies failed to consider how increased emissions from the project could affect ice-reliant species such as the polar bear, Arctic ringed seals and bearded seals, which already are experiencing disruptions due to climate change.The decision can be appealed.The project, located in the federally designated National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, has widespread political support in the state. But climate activists say allowing ...

Reeds: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Reeds Inc. (REED) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.4 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 34 cents.The beverage and candy company posted revenue of $11.9 million in the period.Reeds expects full-year revenue in the range of $45 million to $47 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on REED at https://www.zacks.com/ap/REEDSource

Iteris: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Iteris Inc. (ITI) on Thursday reported profit of $551,000 in its fiscal second quarter.The Austin, Texas-based company said it had net income of 1 cent per share.The vehicle detection and traffic control company posted revenue of $43.6 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 ITI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ITISource

Green Dot: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:57 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Green Dot Corp. (GDOT) on Thursday reported a loss of $6.3 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 14 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 20 cents per share.The bank holding company posted revenue of $353 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $348.6 million, which beat Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $331.3 million.Green Dot expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.62 to $1.90 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.47 billion to $1.48 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GDOT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GDOTS...