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The city of Atlanta fires its human resources chief over 'preferential treatment' of her daughter
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s head of human resources was fired for abusing her power as a City Hall employee by “encouraging preferential treatment” of her daughter, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. The Office of Inspector General released a report in May alleging that...
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday in...
Newell Brands: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) on Friday reported second-quarter net income of $45 million. The Atlanta-based company said it had net income of 11 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions and restructuring costs,...
Carter's: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Carter's Inc. (CRI) on Friday reported second-quarter earnings of $27.6 million. The Atlanta-based company said it had profit of 76 cents per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts...
Jeff McNeil's single in 10th falls in and lifts Mets over Braves 3-2 for 4-game winning streak
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff McNeil hit a winning single in the 10th inning on a fly ball that fell when Ramón Laureano overran it in the right-field corner, and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta 3-2 on Thursday night for their fourth straight win. “That was a lot of fun,” McNeil...
Norfolk Southern results complicated by derailment insurance payments, proxy fight and productivity
Norfolk Southern got a boost during the second quarter from insurance payments related to last year's disastrous East Palestine derailment, but it also made progress in reducing its expenses and getting more efficient. The Atlanta-based railroad said it earned $737 million, or $3.25...
Cousins Properties: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Cousins Properties Inc. (CUZ) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its second quarter. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The real estate investment trust, based in Atlanta, said it had funds from operations of $103.3...
Ameris Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $90.8 million. The bank, based in Atlanta, said it had earnings of $1.32 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.17 per share. The results...
Norfolk Southern: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ATLANTA (AP) — ATLANTA (AP) — Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $737 million. On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of $3.25. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $3.06 per share. ...
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden's lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing asking the judge to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden's son. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi accused...
