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Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued to try to stop the company from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last year. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The two parties agreed to the dismissal...
Tech consultant goes on trial in death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The tech consultant charged in Cash App founder Bob Lee's stabbing death had no motive to kill him and in fact was forced to defend himself against Lee, who had become aggressive while on a multiday drug bender, lawyers for Nima Momeni said in opening statements Monday. ...
Ricky Pearsall returns to the 49ers practice for the first time since shooting
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to the field for practice on Monday for the first time since he was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nine days before the season opener. The 49ers opened a window for Pearsall to...
'Shocker' has Cowboys at crossroads as Jerry Jones says he isn't considering a coaching change
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones says he isn't considering a coaching change. There's no question the owner of the Dallas Cowboys has had happier birthdays than his 82nd. Yet another puzzling blowout loss at home — this one on Jones' birthday — has the Cowboys at...
49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will return to practice for the 1st time since he was shot
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return to practice next week for the first time since he was shot in the chest in a robbery attempt nine days before the season opener. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that the Niners will open...
The 49ers avoid another late-game collapse thanks in part to big plays from rookies
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A seemingly safe 20-point lead for San Francisco had been cut to six points by Seattle, and the 49ers appeared to be on the brink of another late-game collapse against a division opponent. Only this time the 49ers came up with the big plays — thanks in...
Wells Fargo: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) on Friday reported third-quarter profit of $5.11 billion. The bank, based in San Francisco, said it had earnings of $1.42 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.52 per share. ...
Brock Purdy throws for 3 TDs and the 49ers beat the Seahawks 36-24 to move atop division
SEATTLE (AP) — Deebo Samuel didn't hesitate when he was asked what was working for the San Francisco 49ers. “Brock Purdy,” Samuel said. Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the Niners never trailed in a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on...
Today in History: October 11, Anita Hill testifies at Clarence Thomas hearings
Today is Friday, Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2024. There are 81 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 11, 1991, testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment; Thomas...
California pledged $500 million to help tenants preserve affordable housing. They didn’t get a dime.
Luke Johnson and his neighbors thought they had found the perfect solution to avoid being displaced from their Silver Lake, Los Angeles fourplex: A state program was offering $500 million to help tenants, community land trusts and other affordable housing developers buy buildings at risk of...
