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Opinion: Why Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

Since 2004, the number of Americans who identify as political independents has skyrocketed. In the first decade of the 21st century, nearly two-thirds of American voters affiliated with one of the two major parties. Now, this figure is less than half, and there are slightly more political “independents” than either Democrats or Republicans.“It was never unusual for younger adults to have higher percentages of independents than older adults,” Jeff Jones, an analyst with Gallup Polls, told Axios in April. “What is unusual is that as Gen X and millennials get older, they are staying independent rather than picking a party, as older generations tended to do.”The rise in political independents is part of a larger trend. Jones argues that it’s due to a broad “disillusionment with the political system, U.S. institutions and the two parties, which are seen as ineffectual, too political and too extreme.”Axios proposed that antsy, unsatisfied independent voters were the reason that control of...

Dowd: Conservative male justices are obsessed with who has wronged them

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

The Supreme Court is still great.It’s the greatest gathering of grievances we’ve ever seen on the high court. The woe-is-me bloc of conservative male justices is obsessed with who has wronged them.It might be an opportune time to hire a Supreme shrink so these resentful men can get some much-needed therapy and stop working out their issues from the bench.Neil Gorsuch is settling a score for his mother.In her memoir, Anne Gorsuch Burford wrote that when she was forced out as Ronald Reagan’s Environmental Protection Agency administrator in 1983, her 15-year-old son, Neil, “was really upset.” He told her, “You should never have resigned. You didn’t do anything wrong. You only did what the president ordered. You raised me not to be a quitter. Why are you a quitter?”Burford was attacked during her tempestuous tenure as an enemy of the environment who slashed rules and spending to gut the EPA.Last year, her son moved to complete her toxic mission. He enthusiastically joined the 6-3 vote t...

Kurtenbach: Steph Curry was brilliant in Game 4. His Warriors teammates failed him again

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

LOS ANGELES — I will not write off the Warriors, who are now down 3-1 in their Western Conference Semifinals series with the Los Angeles Lakers.Not yet, at least.Because until the Warriors are actually eliminated, with the final shovel full of dirt hitting the top of the Warriors’ coffin coming in the form of a fourth loss in the series, I refuse to believe this dynasty — undefeated in the Western Conference playoffs since 2015 — is dead.But I won’t lie to you, either. Things are looking pretty grim for the Dubs.And while we’re telling unsavory truths, here’s another: The Warriors find themselves in this possibly (likely?) season-ending predicament because Steph Curry’s teammates failed him in Game 4.He was failed by Klay Thompson, who only scored nine points and took several bad shots in crunch time. He was failed by Jordan Poole, who was downright unplayable on Monday. He was failed by Draymond Green (five turnovers) and Andrew Wiggins (as many turnov...

Stunning Danville hilltop estate offers a private oasis with lush gardens and spectacular Mt. Diablo views

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

West-side Danville gated hilltop estate offers exceptional architectural detailing and a sophisticated single-level showpiece brilliantly designed by Max Jacobson and masterfully crafted over five years by R&J Builders. The two-parcel property totals about 9 acres.On the market for the first time, the home features about 4,141 square feet of living space behind a dramatic double glass-door entry with inspiring panoramic views, including postcard-worthy views of Mount Diablo, Las Trampas Ridge and the Carquinez Straits and beyond. Walls of windows and multiple French doors capture natural light from every angle.The interior showcases exposed beam ceilings of western hemlock soaring to cathedral heights, gleaming red oak hardwood floors, solid wood doors, Italian light fixtures, surround sound, custom-programmed lighting, custom built-in furniture and handpicked interior finishes.Experience the definition of a great room in the spacious open room designed for multiple sitting, med...

Internazionali BNL d’Italia Results

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

TuesdayAt Foro ItalicoRomePurse: €7,705,780Surface: Red clayROME (AP) _ Results Tuesday from Internazionali BNL d’Italia at Foro Italico (seedings in parentheses):Men’s SinglesQualificationAlexandre Muller (3), France, def. Franco Agamenone, Italy, 6-0, 6-1.Thanasi Kokkinakis (12), Australia, def. Jan Choinski, Britain, 6-2, 6-2.Daniel Altmaier (2), Germany, def. Elias Ymer, Sweden, 7-6, 6-0.Yannick Hanfmann (9), Germany, def. Hugo Grenier (18), France, 6-4, 6-4.Women’s SinglesQualificationArantxa Rus (11), Netherlands, def. Elsa Jacquemot, France, 6-1, 6-3.Nao Hibino (12), Japan, def. Sara Bejlek, Czech Republic, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2.Women’s SinglesRound of 128Anna Blinkova, Russia, def. Mayar Sherif, Egypt, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3.Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Maryna Zanevska, Belgium, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.Nuria Parrizas Diaz, Spain, def. Jule Niemeier, Germany, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.Source

Computer Programs and Systems: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Computer Programs and Systems Inc. (CPSI) on Tuesday reported net income of $3.1 million in its first quarter.The Mobile, Alabama-based company said it had profit of 21 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 58 cents per share.The healthcare information technology company posted revenue of $86.2 million 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 CPSI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CPSISource

WhiteHorse: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — WhiteHorse Finance Inc. (WHF) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $7.5 million.The Miami-based company said it had profit of 32 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, were 46 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 44 cents per share.The lender to small companies posted revenue of $26.2 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $25 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WHF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WHFSource

Latham Group: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — LATHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Latham Group Inc. (SWIM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $14.4 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Latham, New York-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 5 cents per share.The swimming pool maker posted revenue of $137.7 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $123.5 million.Latham Group expects full-year revenue in the range of $565 million to $615 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SWIM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SWIMSource

Voyager Therapeutics: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Voyager Therapeutics Inc. (VYGR) on Tuesday reported profit of $124 million in its first quarter.The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of $2.94 per share.The gene therapy company posted revenue of $150.5 million 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 VYGR at https://www.zacks.com/ap/VYGRSource

AMC Networks: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:53:56 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $103.6 million.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had profit of $2.36. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs, came to $2.62 per share.The owner of cable channels including AMC and IFC posted revenue of $717.4 million in the period.AMC Networks shares have fallen 2.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 53% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AMCX at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AMCXSource