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Autoblog2023 Subaru WRX Long-Term Update: Sound quality, and the CD player
We ordered our 2023 Subaru WRX long-term tester with the accessory CD player because some of us grew up in a world where you could buy music.
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Mexico's FEMSA revenues climb 11% on Oxxo, Coca-Cola growth
Mexico's FEMSA, which controls one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers and a string of convenience store chains, posted an 11% increase in revenue in the first quarter, boosted by growth across nearly all its business sectors. Revenue came in at 178.20 billion pesos ($10.78 billion) in the three-month period, largely in line with expectations, as sales from chain store Oxxo, bottler Coca-Cola Femsa and Femsa's fuel division posted double-digit growth. Sales only fell at Femsa's pharmacy division, down 2.3%, where it had fewer stores and faced challenges across Latin America.
- Yahoo Life UK
The long-term effects of alcohol use, as UK has worst rates among children
More than half of UK children have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation.
- BBC
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
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CDCR sues to restore punishment for prison guard who used tear gas on 2 inmates
CDCR stripped the officer of 5% of his pay for 12 pay periods.
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Tompkins Financial Corp (TMP) Reports Q1 2024 Earnings: A Mixed Financial Picture
Performance Aligns with EPS Projections but Misses on Net Income Estimates
- The Canadian Press
Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country's smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right. The Canadian Press asked every province whether it agrees with the federal housing advocate that shelter is a human right, and if it intends to introduce legislation upholding that right. Most did not answer the questions directly and responded with a laundry list of initiatives launched to a
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NOV Inc. (NOV) Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses Revenue Projections but Misses on EPS
Details on Financial Performance and Strategic Initiatives
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Formula 1: Nico Hulkenberg leaving Haas for Sauber in 2025
Hulkenberg has started over 200 Formula 1 races and has never had a podium finish.
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Portland General Electric Co (POR) Q1 Earnings: Aligns Closely with Analyst Projections
Robust Demand from Semiconductor and Data Centers Drives Performance
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Moog Inc. (MOG.A) Surpasses Analyst Expectations with Strong Q2 2024 Performance
Record Sales and Robust Earnings Highlight Continued Growth
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-Mexico's FEMSA revenues climb 11% on Oxxo, Coca-Cola growth
Mexico's FEMSA, which controls one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers and a string of convenience store chains, posted an 11% increase in revenue in the first quarter, boosted by growth across nearly all its business sectors. Revenue came in at 178.20 billion pesos ($10.78 billion) in the three-month period, largely in line with expectations, as sales from chain store Oxxo, bottler Coca-Cola Femsa and Femsa's fuel division posted double-digit growth. Sales only fell at Femsa's pharmacy division, down 2.3%, where it had fewer stores and faced challenges across Latin America.
- Evening Standard
OPINION - London mayoral election: beware the terrible rise of deepfakes
A recent survey of IT workers by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, found that more than half of professionals in the field feared AI deepfakes could affect the results of the upcoming general election. As Londoners head to the polls next week to vote in the mayoral election, Sadiq Khan has already been the victim of AI deepfake audio. Khan went on to say that the Electoral Commission should have more powers to tackle the problem, because in close elections, he believes “deepfake videos and audios can be the difference.”
- BBC
Edwards on Nottingham Forest's tweet, the relegation battle and integrity
Luton Town boss Rob Edwards has been facing the media ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at Wolves. On-loan defender Issa Kabore is unlikely to play again for the Hatters this season after sustaining an ankle sprain in last week’s defeat by Brentford: "It’s a real shame because he’s been great for us and consistent for us – I’m disappointed for him."
- Evening Standard
World Snooker Championship 2024: Results, schedule and latest scores
Seven seeds and counting have been dumped out in the first-round of this year’s Championship at The Crucible
- Engadget
It doesn’t matter how many Vision Pro headsets Apple sells
This week, there was a lot of back and forth about Apple Vision Pro production numbers. Here's why they don't matter.
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Snap stock pops on Q1 revenue beat, 10% YoY jump in active users
Snap Inc. (SNAP) shares are surging during Friday's trading session, propelled by first quarter results that surpassed revenue expectations for the company. The social media platform reported a 21% year-over-year increase in revenue for the quarter, fueling the stock's trading activity. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Angel Smith
- Evening Standard
Booker Prize urged to rethink its name over slavery connection
DJ says the Booker Foundation should think about changing its name
- Local Journalism Initiative
Almaguin environmental group hopes to use moths to fight invasive killer weed
Volunteers in the Almaguin Highlands may have a new tool to fight phragmites, a very aggressive weed that kills several animal species and native plants. That tool is moths. Since 2018 the Phragmites Working Group Lake Bernard in Sundridge and Strong has been tackling the invasive plant each summer into early fall in an effort to eradicate the killer weed from Lake Bernard by 2033. However, working group chair Marilee Koenderink says it's been challenging. Phragmites are easily 15 feet tall but
- Sacramento Bee
The state of California has opened its huge new Sacramento office complex. Take our tour
We checked out the gym, the childcare center and the cutting-edge kitchen