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Review: ‘Pretty Woman’ musical can’t match movie’s charm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

If you just can’t get Roy Orbison’s signature tune out of your head and you have a nostalgic sweet spot for the blockbuster 1990 movie, you too may find yourself inescapably drawn to “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” which plays through the weekend in San Jose and returns to San Francisco next month.Trust me, you may want to fight this urge. Now, I’m not suggesting that the iconic Julia Roberts star vehicle was a cinematic masterpiece a la Bergman but it had more than enough sass and charm to make up for what it may have lacked in class and gender sensitivity.At least for me, the dazzling Roberts seem to radiate chutzpah and she and Richard Gere generated tingly, off-the-charts chemistry. It was impossible to fight the urge to ship them as a couple.I also loved the fact that Gere’s corrupt Wall Street raider character, Edward Lewis, learned how to be less morally bankrupt from a Hollywood sex worker, Vivian Ward.The greedy fat cat decides to stop slashing and burning whole industries for...

Pac-12 football: What to watch during spring practice

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

For several Pac-12 teams, spring practice began weeks ago. Some are just underway. Others won’t start for a few more weeks. But in every case, the spring games (i.e., gloried scrimmages) are scheduled for the second half of April.The Hotline has questions about them all.(Note: Listed in chronological order of spring games, and alphabetically. Dates for spring games are tentative.)ArizonaNewcomer to watch: LB Justin Flowe (from Oregon)QB1 status: It’s Jayden de Laura’s job to lose, and he won’t.Outlook: The Wildcats lost gifted receiver Dorian Singer to the transfer portal but have far more holes to fill on defense. The unit struggled last season (6.6 yards-per-play allowed) and is relying on newcomers like Flowe, a former blue-chip recruit, to upgrade the situation. We are particularly intrigued by the defensive line, where several transfers could lock down rotation spots. But most of the questions (culture, philosophy, quarterback hierarchy) associated with ...

With Trump in trouble, GOP invokes Soros to steer narrative

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

By Ali Swenson | Associated PressNEW YORK — As former President Donald Trump braces for a potential indictment related to hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 campaign, Republicans blasting the case as politically motivated are blaming a frequent target: George Soros.The 92-year-old billionaire investor and philanthropist — who has been falsely accused of everything from hiring violent rioters to committing election crimes — doesn’t know and didn’t donate directly to the New York prosecutor steering the probe. But that hasn’t stopped Trump and other high-profile Republicans from accusing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who convened the grand jury investigating Trump, of acting on Soros’ behalf.Trump on Monday used his Truth Social platform to misleadingly claim that Bragg “received in EXCESS OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS” from Soros. Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance tweeted that the prosecutor was “bought by George Soros.” Flor...

Storm kills 5 in San Francisco Bay Area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

(KRON) -- Five people have been reported killed in separate incidents during the latest atmospheric river to hit the Bay Area.Two people were killed in two separate storm-related incidents in San Francisco, according to city officials.Around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, officers with the San Francisco Police Department responded to a report of a downed tree on the 1000 block of Post Street. Officials said two people were transported to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and one with non-life-threatening injuries. Video shows couch fly through the San Francisco sky Minutes later around 4 p.m., officers responded to a separate report of a person hit by a fallen tree branch on 23rd Avenue. The person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.San Francisco officials said they received more than 700 reports of fallen trees and limbs from the storm. San Francisco Mayor London Breed urged residents to check on their friends and families and stay safe in response to the...

Police investigate homicide in eastern San Jose

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

(KRON) -- Officers with the San Jose Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened on the 800 block of South Jackson Avenue Wednesday morning, according to SJPD. Officers said they found one victim on scene with life-threatening injuries around 6:45 a.m.SJPD confirmed the victim had died and is now considering it a homicide investigation. The motive and circumstances are still under investigation, officials said. This is San Jose's seventh homicide in 2023.This story is developing and will be updated.

Another storm hits Bay Area: 76K still without power, Flood Advisories in effect

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) -- Tuesday's storm unleashed fierce winds and pounding rain across the San Francisco Bay Area. Rain will continue throughout Wednesday morning making for another slippery commute but will dry up around noon before another storm hits the region next week. Video shows couch fly through the San Francisco sky during storm Follow along for the latest Bay Area storm updates:Wednesday, March 221:15 p.m. -- 76K still without powerPG&E's latest power outage report showed 76,417 customers without power as of Wednesday afternoon. Many of the outages are impacting the East Bay and Peninsula. Power outages peaked Tuesday evening at around 193,000 customers.March 22 – 1 PMAffected CustomersSan Francisco5,073Peninsula24,551North Bay1,325East Bay41,657South Bay3,811Total76,41710:45 a.m. -- 78.5K still without powerPG&E's latest power outage report shows about 78,000 customers are still without power as of Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., an improvement from earlier nu...

Aspira: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Aspira Women’s Health Inc. (AWH) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.1 million in its fourth quarter.The Austin, Texas-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share.The diagnostic and bio-analytical company posted revenue of $2.2 million in the period.For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $27.2 million, or 23 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $8.2 million.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit 50 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $1.06._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AWH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AWHSource

Agile Therapeutics: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Agile Therapeutics Inc. (AGRX) on Wednesday reported a loss of $3.9 million in its fourth quarter.The Princeton, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 18 cents per share.The developer of prescription contraceptive products for women posted revenue of $4 million in the period.For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $25.4 million, or $1.18 per share. Revenue was reported as $10.9 million.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit 27 cents. A year ago, they were trading at $10.80._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AGRX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AGRXSource

AP source: Browns get WR Moore from Jets for draft pick

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Adding a potential playmaker for quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore in a trade from the New York Jets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The Browns are sending the No. 42 pick in this year’s draft to the Jets for Moore and the No. 74 selection, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized.The Jets parted with Moore, a second-round pick in 2021, shortly after agreeing to terms with former Kansas City wide receiver Mecole Hardman on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the contract.Cleveland had been looking for another receiver for Watson, who came over last year in a trade from Houston. Moore will be a nice complement to Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones.Moore had 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdown last season, but was unhappy with his role and asked for a trade.___AP Pro Football Writer Dennis W...

Worthington: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:11:27 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Worthington Industries Inc. (WOR) on Wednesday reported net income of $46.3 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Ohio-based company said it had net income of 94 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.04 per share.The metal manufacturer posted revenue of $1.1 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 WOR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WORSource