"There is an America that is more free — where there's more equality, where there is more justice, where there is less bigotry — and I think it's waiting for us," says lawyer Bryan Stevenson.
"There is an America that is more free — where there's more equality, where there is more justice, where there is less bigotry — and I think it's waiting for us," says lawyer Bryan Stevenson.
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Cintas ( CTAS ) reported results that topped Wall Street expectations for revenue and met profit forecasts, though shares slipped about 1% by mid-day in New York trading Wednesday. Fiscal third-quarter revenue was $2.84 billion for the quarter ended Feb. 28, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.82 billion and rising 8.9% from $2.61 billion a y...
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Cintas ( CTAS ) reported results that topped Wall Street expectations for revenue and met profit forecasts, though shares slipped about 1% by mid-day in New York trading Wednesday. Fiscal third-quarter revenue was $2.84 billion for the quarter ended Feb. 28, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.82 billion and rising 8.9% from $2.61 billion a year earlier. Organic revenue growth, which excludes acquisitions and currency impacts, was 8.2%. Net income rose to $502.5 million, or $1.24 a share, in line with Wall Street’s estimate, from $463.5 million, or $1.13 a share, a year earlier. Gross margin improved to 51.0%, an all-time high, up from 50.6% a year earlier, reflecting pricing strength and operational efficiency. Operating income increased 8.2% to $659.9 million, though operating margin edged slightly lower to 23.2% from 23.4% in the prior year period. CEO highlights growth, momentum “We delivered another successful quarter with record revenues and strong operating margins,” Todd Schneider, president and chief executive officer of Cintas ( CTAS ), said in the earnings announcement. He added that organic growth and record margins across its route-based businesses reflect continued investment in technology, capacity and talent. Acquisition and outlook in focus Cintas ( CTAS ) also pointed to its planned acquisition of UniFirst as a key strategic move, saying it expects the transaction to create meaningful value for shareholders and customers. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, projecting revenue of $11.21 billion to $11.24 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $4.86 to $4.90, excluding transaction-related costs tied to the UniFirst deal. Capital returns and balance sheet activity Cintas ( CTAS ) returned $1.45 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks in the first nine months of the fiscal year, underscoring its ongoing capital allocation strategy. Despite solid f...
Money-off vouchers won’t do. Instead, the government needs to offer a lasting vision for energy security – because we already know what Reform’s is In a time of fear, heroes must rise. There’s a gathering storm rattling at the windows, tearing through the family WhatsApp groups. Use your air fryer instead of the oven. Book your summer holiday now to avoid spiralling flight costs. Colin, a caller o...
Money-off vouchers won’t do. Instead, the government needs to offer a lasting vision for energy security – because we already know what Reform’s is In a time of fear, heroes must rise. There’s a gathering storm rattling at the windows, tearing through the family WhatsApp groups. Use your air fryer instead of the oven. Book your summer holiday now to avoid spiralling flight costs. Colin, a caller on LBC, has heard a rumour (the radio phone-in equivalent of “forwarded many times”) that there are abundant oil and gas reserves off the Falkland Islands and wants the government to fund an expedition to go and get them. Meanwhile, Ed Miliband has been on TikTok , patiently explaining to his 26,800 followers what the government is doing to protect you from the coming war-flavoured price shock. Energy bills are coming down in April. There’s a £50m heating oil fund for poorer households. Fuel duty is being frozen until September. There are unspecified “measures to advance our plans for clean power”. And, of course, the government is “working with our allies to bring this conflict to an end”, which definitely seems to be doing the trick so far. Jonathan Liew is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full. (Image credit: Jessica McGowan)
Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full. (Image credit: Jessica McGowan)
She has survived heartbreak, death threats and nauseating sexism. In her Mayfair club, the Yorkshire star talks about superfans, viral hits, running away to sea – and her bid to become a Nashville icon Whatever else has changed for Jane McDonald, between the working mens’ clubs the cruise ships and the arenas she is increasingly packing out, one thing has remained. It’s there on TV, where she rema...
She has survived heartbreak, death threats and nauseating sexism. In her Mayfair club, the Yorkshire star talks about superfans, viral hits, running away to sea – and her bid to become a Nashville icon Whatever else has changed for Jane McDonald, between the working mens’ clubs the cruise ships and the arenas she is increasingly packing out, one thing has remained. It’s there on TV, where she remains the only Bafta-winning broadcaster liable to go full Cilla and break into song: she plays to the women. “Never acknowledge the men,” she advises cheerfully. There are a lot of husbands. “And they’re like, ‘Oh God …’” She pulls a face. “‘Jane McDonald.’” Increasingly, however, her audiences may not contain many straight men: her social media-led renaissance as an icon of northern high camp means she will perform at London queer festival Mighty Hoopla this summer. I meet McDonald at her members’ club in Mayfair on the morning she releases her 12th album, Living the Dream. At the age of 62, she’s gone country. Recorded at the elite Blackbird Studios in Nashville – Coldplay and Taylor Swift have recorded there – she is dealing in unabashedly big country flavours. Less Cilla, more Shania. Continue reading...
Some gen Z men are using the term to describe an easy meal consisting of ground beef, rice, and a vegetable or fat Recently, after a long day of sending emails, I assembled a bowl of food I had prepared over the weekend: brown rice, ground turkey and half an avocado, all drizzled in hot sauce. As I snarfed my meal on the couch, my husband peeked into my bowl and said: “Having some boy kibble?” It ...
Some gen Z men are using the term to describe an easy meal consisting of ground beef, rice, and a vegetable or fat Recently, after a long day of sending emails, I assembled a bowl of food I had prepared over the weekend: brown rice, ground turkey and half an avocado, all drizzled in hot sauce. As I snarfed my meal on the couch, my husband peeked into my bowl and said: “Having some boy kibble?” It turns out he was not just making a rude comment about my slop. On social media, health-conscious gen Z men have started using the term to describe a quick and easy meal: ground beef, rice, and sometimes a vegetable or fat. The brown, lumpy concoction is praised by gym bros as an easy, relatively cheap way to get the carbs and protein necessary to maximize their workout gains . Salmon with rice and vegetables Greek yogurt with fruit and granola Eggs with whole grain toast and avocado Stir-fry with tofu, vegetables, buckwheat noodles, and crushed nuts and sesame seeds A whole grain wrap filled with black beans, guacamole, veggies, cheese and salsa Whole grain pasta with turkey meatballs, zucchini spirals, olives, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce Continue reading...
US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist says The US has caused an eye-watering $10tn in global damages to the world over the past three decades through its vast planet-heating emissions , with a quarter of this economic pain inflicted upon itself, new research has found. By being the largest carbon emitter in history, the ...
US, top carbon emitter in history, has ‘a lot of responsibility’ for causing ‘substantial’ harm globally, scientist says The US has caused an eye-watering $10tn in global damages to the world over the past three decades through its vast planet-heating emissions , with a quarter of this economic pain inflicted upon itself, new research has found. By being the largest carbon emitter in history, the US has caused greater harm to worldwide economic growth than any other country, ahead of China, now the world’s largest emitter that is responsible for $9tn in GDP damage since 1990, according to the findings of the paper. Continue reading...
Research suggests hunter-gatherers were feeding dogs and giving them ritual burials as early as the last ice age They are humankind’s best friend, and now ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the enduring bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years. The groundbreaking research, published in the journal Nature, pushes back the oldest genetic evidence for domestic dogs by 5,000 ...
Research suggests hunter-gatherers were feeding dogs and giving them ritual burials as early as the last ice age They are humankind’s best friend, and now ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the enduring bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years. The groundbreaking research, published in the journal Nature, pushes back the oldest genetic evidence for domestic dogs by 5,000 years, revealing that hunter-gatherers were feeding the animals and giving them ritual burials long before the emergence of agriculture. Continue reading...
Sony Group Corp. introduced a new midrange 4K TV and several home theater audio products, going about business as usual even as it nears a deal to sell a majority stake in its home entertainment business to China’s TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. The two competitors have yet to enter into a definitive agreement, so for now Sony is moving forward with its planned hardware announcements. But consumers...
Sony Group Corp. introduced a new midrange 4K TV and several home theater audio products, going about business as usual even as it nears a deal to sell a majority stake in its home entertainment business to China’s TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. The two competitors have yet to enter into a definitive agreement, so for now Sony is moving forward with its planned hardware announcements. But consumers may have reason to be cautious, as it is not clear how TCL will approach software updates and long-term support for legacy Sony models. The new TV, called the Bravia 3 II, doesn’t match the picture quality of Sony’s higher-end sets because it uses older, less versatile backlighting technology. But it does have one distinct advantage over pricier models: It’s the first Sony television with four HDMI 2.1 ports, meaning users can plug in game consoles like Sony’s own PlayStation 5 and still experience fluid gameplay with a fast 120-hertz refresh rate. Sony’s past TVs have usually included two HDMI 2.1 ports, with the other two limited to a slower rate of 60 hertz. The new TV starts at $600 with a 43-inch screen and tops out at $3,100 for the 100-inch model. Sony also introduced a pair of soundbars, the $870 Bravia Theater Bar 7 and the $350 Bravia Theater Bar 5, along with several new subwoofers and rear surround sound speakers. All of the products will ship later this spring. In January, TCL and Sony said they planned to set up a joint venture for Sony’s home entertainment business, including its Bravia television brand and related audio products, such as soundbars. TCL would control 51% of the venture, with Sony holding 49%. TVs would continue to be sold with Sony and Bravia branding, but they would use TCL display technology. The companies have made progress in negotiations and seek to announce a transaction as soon as this month, Bloomberg reported earlier this week. Read More: Sony Is Said to Near $1 Billion Home Entertainment Deal With TCL If the deal is finalized, the ...
Palantir stock remains below a key level of resistance even as analysts estimate President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome project could be worth billions in revenue for the company.
Palantir stock remains below a key level of resistance even as analysts estimate President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome project could be worth billions in revenue for the company.
Six times the slop. | Image: The Verge Google is expanding the capabilities of its Lyria 3 music-making AI, enabling it to create tracks up to three minutes long and from within multiple other Google Products. Until now, Lyria had been limited to 30-second clips. Lyria 3 Pro not only increases the maximum length sixfold, it also allows the user to prompt for specific elements like intros, choruses...
Six times the slop. | Image: The Verge Google is expanding the capabilities of its Lyria 3 music-making AI, enabling it to create tracks up to three minutes long and from within multiple other Google Products. Until now, Lyria had been limited to 30-second clips. Lyria 3 Pro not only increases the maximum length sixfold, it also allows the user to prompt for specific elements like intros, choruses, and bridges for greater control over arrangements. Lyria 3 Pro works much like other popular music generation tools, such as Suno and Udio. Describe a mood, style, or instrumentation, and it spits out a track. It can also generate lyrics based on your prompt, or even a reference photo … Read the full story at The Verge.
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) got knocked down by margin fears, but a new $250 price target suggests Wall Street may see something the market still misses. If AI infrastructure continues to expand and Astera becomes more deeply embedded, this pullback could take on a very different meaning. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 20, 2026. The video was published on March 24, 2026. Continue...
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) got knocked down by margin fears, but a new $250 price target suggests Wall Street may see something the market still misses. If AI infrastructure continues to expand and Astera becomes more deeply embedded, this pullback could take on a very different meaning. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 20, 2026. The video was published on March 24, 2026. Continue reading