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Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs back plan to boost digital products security 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

New cyber resilience rules adopted on Wednesday (26 July) will establish a uniform set of cybersecurity requirements for all digital products in the European Union. The draft cyber resilience act approved by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee aims to ensure that products with digital features, e.g. phones or toys, are secure to use, resilient against cyber threats and provide enough information about their security properties.MEPs propose more precise definitions, feasible timelines, and a fairer distribution of responsibilities. The draft rules put products into different lists based on their criticality and the level of cybersecurity risk they pose. MEPs suggest expanding this list with such product as identity management systems software, password managers, biometric readers, smart home assistants, smart watches and private security cameras. Products should also have security updates installed automatically and separately from functionality ones, MEPs add.They also empha...

Ask Amy: Is it too late to complain about our neighbor’s annoying habit?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

Dear Amy: We live in a quiet cul-de-sac. Our homes are spread apart, and noise has never been an issue.Our next-door neighbor is a sweet widow.When the pandemic hit, her thirtysomething son “Brad,” who worked in the restaurant industry, moved in with her to make ends meet after his restaurant was shut down.He has a car that has been modified to be very, very loud. You can hear it coming from almost a mile away.Their garage is right next to our master bedroom. Brad has a habit of starting the car and sitting for up to 30 minutes before he leaves the driveway.He will also sit for an extended period before he turns off the car when he arrives home, which – because of his shift – is often in the middle of the night.We didn’t say anything initially, believing Brad’s tenancy was only temporary.But it’s been three years now, and he recently purchased another vehicle – one that is louder than the first!Because we have waited so long, I feel bad saying something, and struggle with what...

Harriette Cole: His new girlfriend ruined a trip I was looking forward to

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend goes to college in Europe and always spends his holidays over there with his family. Due to this, I get to see him for only two weeks in the winter when he comes home.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I thanked her for the gift — then I found out it wasn’t a gift Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m just a kid, and my parents left this heavy decision to me Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m so anxious about my home that I check on it every few hours Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m tempted to follow my friend’s lead in fixing my boring life Advice | Harriette Cole: My roommate doesn’t realize she’s causing a big problem We planned a trip this summer to go backpacking across Europe with his parents and little brother, but after a messy breakup with his girlfriend, he rushed into a new relationship and the plans completely changed. Instead...

Portland General Electric: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland General Electric Co. (POR) on Friday reported second-quarter net income of $39 million.On a per-share basis, the Portland, Oregon-based company said it had profit of 39 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 44 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.The electric utility posted revenue of $648 million in the period.Portland General Electric expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.60 to $2.75 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 POR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PORSource

Eni SpA: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

ROME ITALY, Italy (AP) — ROME ITALY, Italy (AP) — Eni SpA (E) on Friday reported net income of $320 million in its second quarter.The Rome Italy, Italy-based company said it had profit of 17 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.24 per share.The energy company posted revenue of $21.57 billion 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 E at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ESource

Provident Financial: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Provident Financial Services Inc. (PFS) on Thursday reported earnings of $32 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Jersey City, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 43 cents. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, came to 45 cents per share.The holding company for The Provident Bank posted revenue of $169.3 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $118.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PFS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PFSSource

Sanofi: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

PARIS (AP) — PARIS (AP) — Sanofi (SNY) on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $1.56 billion.The company said it had net income of 63 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 95 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 88 cents per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $10.85 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $11.47 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SNY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SNYSource

Chemours: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Chemours Co. (CC) on Thursday reported a second-quarter loss of $376 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Wilmington, Delaware-based company said it had a loss of $2.52 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.10 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.09 per share.The chemical company posted revenue of $1.64 billion in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.75 billion.Chemours shares have risen 24% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 11% 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 CC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CCSource

Astrazeneca: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Britain (AP) — CAMBRIDGE, Britain (AP) — Astrazeneca PLC (AZN) on Friday reported second-quarter net income of $1.82 billion.On a per-share basis, the Cambridge, Britain-based company said it had net income of 59 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.08 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 97 cents per share.The pharmaceutical posted revenue of $11.42 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $11.06 billion.Astrazeneca shares have increased 0.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 1% 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 AZN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AZNSource

Banco Bilbao: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:42:44 GMT

MADRID (AP) — MADRID (AP) — Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) on Friday reported second-quarter net income of $2.21 billion.The bank, based in Madrid, said it had earnings of 36 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $7.83 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $7.83 billion, beating Street forecasts.Banco Bilbao shares have climbed 31% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 83% 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 BBVA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BBVASource