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Medical tech titan goes on real estate shopping spree in South Bay

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

SANTA CLARA — A medical device titan has launched a new stage of a years-long shopping spree for Silicon Valley real estate, a buying binge during which the healthcare tech firm has spent hundreds of millions of dollars.Intuitive Surgical has bought several properties at and near the corner of Kifer Road and Lawrence Expressway, paying a combined total of $157 million for the parcels, documents filed on Dec. 22 show.Sunnyvale-based Intuitive bought the properties in three all-cash transactions. In each instance, the seller wasThese are far from the only properties that Intuitive Surgical has bought in recent years in this vicinity, according to public real estate records.Over five years that started in January 2017 and stretched through January 2022, Intuitive Surgical spent at least $114.3 million purchasing numerous properties in Sunnyvale, a remarkable shopping spree that has greatly widened the company’s footprint in the area.This means that Intuitive Surgical has sp...

49ers report card: More wrong than Brock Purdy’s career-high four interceptions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Here is how the 49ers (11-4) graded in Monday night’s 33-19 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens (12-3):PASS OFFENSE: FBrock Purdy had a career-high four passes intercepted, starting with his most egregious – a late throw into the end zone rather than proceed through his progression, thus spoiling a very promising opening series. The next two interceptions came off deflections, and the fourth came only three minutes after halftime, when Purdy was hit while throwing. He left with eight minutes remaining when he got sacked and sustained a nerve-tingling stinger, his second such injury in as many games. Neither he nor Shanahan expressed long-term concern about that nerve issue which shoots pain and numbed Purdy’s left arm, but it’s not trending in the right direction. Purdy’s 4,050 yards are the third-most in a 49ers season. The offensive line didn’t help matters, and now it’s got injury issues with left tackle Trent Williams (groin), left guard Aaron Banks (toe) and backup ...

Feldman: Colorado ruling disqualifying Trump unlikely to stand

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

In a remarkable plot twist, the Colorado Supreme Court has found that former President Donald Trump must be excluded from the state’s primary ballot because he engaged in insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Now the pressure is on the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, on which the Colorado court relied, truly does block Trump from the ballot.This would be a historic case, to say the least. If the justices rule directly on whether Trump is disqualified under the Constitution, their ruling would apply in every state, not only Colorado.If you’re one of those people who want the justices to save us from the shame and danger of reelecting a president who tried to break democracy in his first term, try not to get too hopeful. Given the unprecedented nature of the case and the court’s composition, it’s likely that the justices will overturn the Colorado decision.Justices’ optionsThe high court has several means at its disposal to overturn the Colorado rul...

Here are 7 of the well-known companies that went bankrupt in 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

By Ramishah Maruf | CNNNew York  — It’s been a rough year for some household-name US retailers and businesses. As the economy emerged out of the Covid-19 pandemic, companies faced a laundry list of problems arising from high costs, supply shortages and growing competition.As a result, several big names filed for bankruptcy in 2023.A bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean a business is going bust, of course. Many businesses in the US file for bankruptcy to wind down some operations, shed debt and save on costs. A common route is Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows the company to solve its financial problems through reorganization.WeWorkWeWork had a wild ride in 2023. Once the nation’s most valuable start-up, the company seemed poised to remake the nature of work in America. Some compare its meteoric rise and chaotic, high-profile fall to the Fyre Festival and FTX fiascos.The beleaguered coworking-space company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November. It was not much of a surprise. T...

What to do when someone gives you a gift you don’t really want

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

By Taylor Nicioli | CNNWhen Abby Eckel saw the small jewelry gift bag her husband gave her for her birthday, she thought she knew exactly what was inside — a ring with a morganite gemstone that she had requested. But when Eckel opened the package and saw a necklace instead, she couldn’t hide her disappointment.“It was like this inner turmoil and conversation I was having with myself of like, do I say something? Or should I just be happy with what I received?” Eckel recalled.Eckel knew she wouldn’t wear the necklace since she has specific preferences about her jewelry. But now her husband had given her something she didn’t love, and she felt guilty for being disappointed.For many people, this disappointment — followed by guilt — is natural after receiving a gift that just doesn’t feel like you. It could be that annual sweater from your parents that isn’t in your size, a T-shirt with a band logo on it that you loved as a teen (but not anymore), or a piece of silver jewelry when you on...

Not so fast: You could toss your poinsettias, or help them ‘bloom’ again next year

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

I tend to view holiday decorations strictly as anticipatory objects. They’re lovely leading up to the big day, but as soon as midnight strikes, I’m ready to drag the Jack-O-Lantern or Christmas tree to the curb. Not so with poinsettias, however. The red and white “flowering” beauties can be kept year-round. And with the proper care and attention, they’ll “rebloom” just in time for next year’s festivities. (I’ve used quotes around “flowering” and “rebloom” because, technically, poinsettias do neither. Those red or white “petals” aren’t what they seem. They’re actually bracts, which are colorful modified leaves. But let’s call them “flowers” here for simplicity’s sake).Growing poinsettias as houseplants is pretty simple: Provide water, sunlight and occasional fertilizer, and they’ll be happy. Getting poinsettias to bloom again next December? is another story altogether. But if you’re up for a fun challenge, here’s how:1. After the holidays, set plants in a sunny spot, watering as need...

Si ganas el Powerball, ¿cuánto pagas en impuestos y cuánto te llevas?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

(CNN Español) — El premio gordo del Powerball está creciendo. Pero no te ilusiones tan rápido: si lograras acertar todos los números, el premio que recibirías es mucho, mucho menor.El cálculo de impuestos no es sencillo y, en última instancia, depende de tus circunstancias particulares. El Servicio Interno de Impuestos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) considera las ganancias de la lotería como un ingreso y el saldo a aportar a las arcas federales depende de cuáles son tus ingresos anuales totales.Sin embargo, hay algunas cifras que ayudan a hacerse una idea. Si ganas el pozo mayor (las probabilidades de hacerlo son de 1 en 292,2 millones), el premio estará sujeto al porcentaje más alto de impuestos federales que es de un 37%.¿Puedo jugar Powerball si soy extranjero?Además, dependiendo de dónde vivas, tienes que tener en cuenta los posibles impuestos estatales. Nueva York es el estado que impone una tasa más alta a los premios mayores a US$ 5.000: es del 8,82%. Entre los estados...

Missouri’s Cody Schrader goes from D-II star to folk hero in leading Tigers to the Cotton Bowl

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — There were very few people willing to wager that Missouri would be playing in a New Year’s Six bowl game this season.Still fewer probably bet that Cody Schrader would someday be an All-American running back.He received precisely zero Division I scholarship offers coming out of Lutheran South High School in St. Louis, and wound up at Truman State. The Division II school about a three-hour drive from home is known just as much for its accounting school and renowned women’s swimming and diving program as it is for the Bulldogs football team.Schrader never stopped believing in his ability, though. After leading Division II with 2,074 yards rushing two years ago, he bet on himself by entering the transfer portal, and ultimately agreeing to an invitation to walk on at Missouri.Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz never met Schrader until he stepped on campus.Two years later, Schrader not only has taken over the starting job but etched his name in Missouri lore. He r...

One-pan lemony chicken traybake is the antidote to post-holiday craziness

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

With labor-intensive holiday meals out of the way, this week calls for ease — without sacrificing flavor. Which is why traybakes are the perfect antidote.Only 15 minutes of active work and just one pan to clean are all you need to transform simple chicken and potatoes into a satisfying dinner — sauce and all.In this recipe from our book “Cook What You Have,” which draws on pantry staples to assemble easy, delicious meals, we took a cue from chicken Vesuvio. This Italian-American classic combines the meat and spuds with lots of garlic, lemon and oregano. The dish typically is a saucy stovetop braise, but we’ve turned it into a traybake by roasting everything together in the oven.Seasoned bone-in, skin-on chicken and wedges of any kind of potatoes cook on a baking sheet with 10 cloves of garlic, which soften and sweeten. Heating the oven to 475°F helps the chicken brown, leaving concentrated bits of flavor stuck to the pan. Those tasty bits are combined with lemon juice, the mashed ga...

Man dead following Christmas Eve shooting in Prince George’s Co.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:22:52 GMT

A man is dead after being shot late Sunday night in District Heights, Maryland.Prince George’s County police said the shooting happened at about 11:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of Ritchie Road in District Heights.The man — whose identity has not been released — was found by police officers suffering from gunshot wounds and rushed to a hospital where he died.The deadly shooting is not believed to be a random crime, according to police.Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department at 301-749-5064. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477).A map of the area where the shooting happened is below. Source