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‘Ten Thousand Things’ podcast finds stories in objects owned by Asian Americans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

A blue suit, a record collection, a well-worn Chinese/English dictionary, and something less tangible but just as precious — one’s name.Poet Shin Yu Pai is the host and creator of “Ten Thousand Things,” a National Public Radio podcast that examines everyday things that touch people’s lives and “the uncommon people that transforms them into something remarkable.”“We consider our emotional kinship with everyday objects to reflect together on what we own, what we inherit and what we cherish,” she said. “From everyday objects owned by Asian Americans, we can learn personal and cultural values and tell stories that are deeply humanizing. We’re connected.”Pai (her full name is pronounced Shin Yee Pie) first titled the podcast “The Blue Suit,” a nod to the suit worn by Congressman Andy Kim on Jan. 6, when he was photographed collecting trash following the United States Capitol insurrection. The suit has since become part of the Smithsonian’s collection, a found object to add to Asian Ameri...

Ambulance stolen while firefighters battled fatal California blaze

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

A 31-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested in Long Beach this week on suspicion of stealing a Fire Department ambulance, after crashing it into a telephone pole, while firefighters were extinguishing a blaze that killed two people and injured one in an abandoned commercial building, authorities said.Jose Armando Lara ran from the ambulance following the crash but was later found nearby by officers and arrested, Long Beach police spokesman Richard Mejia said.The ambulance was stolen from the 1700 block of Long Beach Boulevard, Mejia said. That is where firefighters had arrived, just before 9 p.m. Thursday, May 4, to fight the blaze.Related Articles One person dead after fatal crash in Livermore on Saturday night ‘Ghost guns’, assault weapons among those purchased at San Mateo County gun buyback Pamela Price wants to reshape Alameda County’s justice system. So far, it’s been messy. Fentanyl crisis: Should California...

Man arrested on suspicion of firing shots at 5 California cops

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

A 24-year-old Long Beach man was arrested on Friday afternoon, May 5, on suspicion of firing shots at five Long Beach police officers while they dealt with a barricaded suspect, his brother, in mid-April, authorities said.Jason Santiago Gonzalez was found and arrested in the 800 block of El Segundo Boulevard in Gardena just before 1 p.m., according to Long Beach police and arrest records.Santiago Gonzalez was accused of firing shots at police officers in the early morning hours on April 16 while they investigated an earlier reported shooting in the area of Market Street and Cedar Avenue, police said.Police had learned that a group of people had been involved in an argument when one of them, David Santiago Gonzalez, pulled a firearm and fired shots before fleeing into an apartment complex, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads not guilty in parking lot shooting Crime and Public Safety | One dead in East Oakland ...

Bill seeks to reduce euthanasia in California animal shelters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

A bill inspired by a puppy that was mistakenly euthanized aims to reduce the euthanasia of strays and seek solutions to crowding in California pet shelters.AB 595 would require California animal shelters to provide a public notice — usually a description of the animal and a photo — on their website at least 72 hours before euthanizing a dog, cat or rabbit. Information on adopting the available animals also would be required.Inland Empire Republican Assemblymember Bill Essayli, who represents Norco, the Temescal Valley, Lake Elsinore, Menifee and parts of Corona, Eastvale and Riverside, announced the legislation in February.His husky, Zoe, who he adopted from San Bernardino, attended the announcement in front of the Corona Animal Shelter.Animal care technician Cindy Mullenix holds a pug that was recently dropped off at the Corona Animal Shelter on Friday, May 5, 2023. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)A dog is seen Friday, May 5, 2023, in a kennel at the Corona...

Genie Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) on Monday reported earnings of $14.4 million in its first quarter.The Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were 42 cents per share.The provider of oil and gas energy services posted revenue of $105.3 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 GNE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GNESource

Alpha Metallurgical: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (AMR) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $270.8 million.On a per-share basis, the Bristol, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of $17.01.The company posted revenue of $911.2 million in the period.Alpha Metallurgical shares have climbed slightly since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 15% 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 AMR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AMRSource

HNI: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — HNI Corp. (HNI) on Monday reported profit of $1.6 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Muscatine, Iowa-based company said it had profit of 4 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 13 cents per share.The maker of office furniture and fireplaces posted revenue of $479.1 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 HNI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HNISource

Akebia Therapeutics: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (AKBA) on Monday reported a loss of $26.2 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 14 cents.The kidney disease treatment developer posted revenue of $40.1 million in the period.The company’s shares closed at $1.09. A year ago, they were trading at 38 cents._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AKBA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AKBASource

City’s Haaland takes on Madrid’s attacking trio in CL semis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Two of the best attacking teams in Europe face off in the Champions League semifinals this week, with Manchester City’s record-seeking Erling Haaland going against Real Madrid’s red-hot trio of Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo and Karim Benzema.It will be a rematch of last year’s semifinal, when Madrid got the better of a City team that didn’t have Haaland in the squad. City fell short of European success yet again, while Madrid went on to win a record-extending 14th title.The addition of Haaland could be the difference-maker for Pep Guardiola’s team this time. The 22-year-old Norwegian scored 12 of City’s 26 goals in the Champions League this season. He is five short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s single-season record of 17 goals for Madrid in 2013-14.Haaland added a new dimension to a City attack that played most of last season without a striker. Instead of focusing on always dominating possession, Guardiola has been happy to use Haaland as a weapon on the counterattack at tim...

Delek US Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:11:43 GMT

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — Delek US Holdings Inc. (DK) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $64.3 million.On a per-share basis, the Brentwood, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of 95 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.37 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.06 per share.The refinery operator posted revenue of $3.92 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.33 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DK at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DKSource