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

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 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

Crews cleaning up, NWS surveying damage after possible tornado touchdown in NH

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:43 GMT

The National Weather Service will be in the Granite State on Friday to survey damage after a reported tornado touched down near Keene, New Hampshire Thursday, leaving damage in multiple spots as a larger series of storms moved across the region.The threat of storms initially prompted a widespread severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of southern New England. Later, video showed clouds swirling over Roxbury, New Hampshire, where the National Weather Service said one of its trained spotters saw a funnel cloud touch the ground around 3 p.m.The National Weather Service had already issued a tornado warning for communities around Keene. Moments after the spotter’s tornado sighting, at 3:03 p.m., doppler radar also detected possible debris in the air in the same area.The National Weather Service recorded a series of damage reports on the ground near Keene. On the streets, 7NEWS crews also spotted several downed trees, utility poles and wires in communities including Keene, Dubl...