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Kura Sushi brings its revolving sushi bar to San Jose

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

Kura Sushi, the popular Japanese chain that sends handmade sushi around its restaurants via conveyor belt, has brought its high-tech service model to North San Jose.This week’s opening at the Pacific Rim Plaza makes for four locations in the Bay Area (after Cupertino, Pleasanton, San Francisco) and 19 for California. Worldwide, there are more than 500 Kura restaurants.Customers order via iPad and select plates of sushi and appetizers as they stream nearby under covered domes. There’s also a special ordering system for kids.More than 100 menu items are offered, including 30 types of nigiri, 30 hand rolls (wrapped in seaweed or soy paper) and 22 sushi rolls. Rounding out the menu are hot sides (tempura, gyoza, takoyaki, Kura Crispy Fries); cold sides (sashimi, edamame); soups (miso, ramen, udon); and dessert (mochi, taiyaki, sesame balls).Kura boasts that it imports from Japan many of its key ingredients, including its secret-recipe vinegar, the special Kura broth starter ...

Bay Area man who flaunted guns on Instagram gets 5 years in federal prison

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — A San Rafael man who allegedly posted pictures of himself holding a pistol as he drove through Oakland has been sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison, court records show.Tyler Revels, 25, was sentenced in late June by U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria. Revels pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, a charge that stemmed from an April 2021 probation search of his home that occurred after his probation officer learned of the incriminating Instagram posts, prosecutors said.Probation officers found 60 loose bullets, a loaded pistol and multiple magazines in the home, authorities said.Revels was charged in federal court in October 2021, and was released from pretrial custody. During a search of his home in March 2022, authorities allegedly found identifying information for several people, including a woman who reported losing her wallet at a Bay Area spa days earlier. He pleaded guilty to the gun charge in May 2022.Despite t...

WW International: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — WW International, Inc. (WW) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $50.8 million.The New York-based company said it had profit of 65 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 4 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 8 cents per share.The weight-loss program operator posted revenue of $226.8 million in the period.WW International expects full-year revenue in the range of $890 million to $910 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WW at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WWSource

Alignment Healthcare: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — Alignment Healthcare Inc. (ALHC) on Thursday reported a loss of $28.5 million in its second quarter.The Orange, California-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 21 cents per share.The Medicare Advantage insurer posted revenue of $462.4 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $436.9 million.Alignment Healthcare shares have declined 51% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $5.76, a decrease of 65% 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 ALHC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ALHCSource

PTC Therapeutics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — PTC Therapeutics Inc. (PTCT) on Thursday reported a loss of $198.9 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the South Plainfield, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $2.66.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.58 per share.The biopharmaceutical company posted revenue of $213.8 million in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $214 million.PTC Therapeutics expects full-year revenue in the range of $940 million to $1 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PTCT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PTCTSource

Texas A&M and Black journalist reach $1M settlement after backlash over her diversity work sabotaged employment offer

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M and Black journalist reach $1M settlement after backlash over her diversity work sabotaged employment offer.Source

Agilon: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Agilon Health Inc. (AGL) on Thursday reported a loss of $16.7 million in its second quarter.The Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share.The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 1 cent per share.The senior-focused health care company posted revenue of $1.15 billion in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.11 billion.For the current quarter ending in September, Agilon said it expects revenue in the range of $1.13 billion to $1.14 billion.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $4.53 billion to $4.54 billion.Agilon shares have increased 18% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $19.04, a decrease of 28% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights...

Cirrus Logic: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $15.6 million.The Austin, Texas-based company said it had net income of 28 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 67 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 41 cents per share.The chipmaker posted revenue of $317 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $290.6 million.For the current quarter ending in September, Cirrus Logic said it expects revenue in the range of $430 million to $490 million. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $555.6 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CRUS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CRUSSource

Xencor: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Xencor Inc. (XNCR) on Thursday reported a loss of $22 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Pasadena, California-based company said it had a loss of 37 cents.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 91 cents per share.The biotech developing antibodies for severe autoimmune/allergic diseases and cancer posted revenue of $45.5 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $20.7 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on XNCR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XNCRSource

Whistleblower exposes alleged 'incarceration room' at a Denver school

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:31:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A room with locks on doors and windows that would prevent people from leaving a middle school room has been discovered at McAuliffe International School.That information came from Auon’tai Anderson, the vice president of the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, during a news conference at district headquarters Thursday. $1 awarded for illegal search verdict: Lawsuit follows Colorado police reform law Anderson said he received photos and video of the room and locks from an anonymous staff member Tuesday night after a meeting at the school addressing problems with the school’s principal, Kurt Dennis."The fact that the room was called an 'incarceration room' by a staff member at the school in a work order to have it removed says enough," Anderson said.Photos of the lock were then shared during Anderson's news conference.An anonymous staff member sent this photo to Denver Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Auon'tai Anderson, claiming it shows a barr...