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Imax Corp. reported earnings for the third quarter that exceeded Wall Street expectations thanks, in part, to continued success in blockbuster and event content and the company’s growing footprint in China. Imax said in its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday that the Greater China box office increased 30.5 percent in the third quarter, compared to last year, driven by a compelling slate of Hollywood and Chinese local language blockbusters. Read the full article on The Wrap

Salesforce co-CEO and co-founder Marc Benioff has attracted quite a bit of attention as of late. Benioff was raised in Hillsborough and attended Burlingame High School. A young entrepreneur, his early career involved a long tenure at Oracle and close professional relationships with Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison.

CBS has renewed “Dr. Phil” for an additional three years, which will take the top syndicated talk show through its 21st season and 2023. Dr. Phil McGraw is the host and an executive producer on his eponymous and hugely successful daytime talker. He is also an executive producer on “The Doctors,” among other series, and is the inspiration behind CBS’ primetime drama “Bull.” Read the full article on The Wrap

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi prosecutors say the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was planned, state-run media reported Thursday, reflecting yet another change in the shifting Saudi Arabian account of what happened to the writer who was killed by Saudi officials in their Istanbul consulate. Saudi Attorney General Saud al-Mojeb said investigators concluded that Khashoggi's killing was a premeditated crime after reviewing evidence presented by Turkish officials as part of a joint investigation... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on pipe bombs sent to prominent Democrats and CNN (all times local): 7:45 a.m. President Donald Trump has claimed the "Anger" in society is "caused by the purposely false and inaccurate reporting of the Mainstream Media." Trump's tweet Thursday came as law enforcement was investigating pipe bombs and other suspicious packages addressed to prominent Democrats including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and to CNN. Without referring specifically to the rash of explosive devices... Читать дальше...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Supreme Court justice who resigned before his colleagues were impeached can no longer practice law in the state. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reported Wednesday the state Supreme Court formally annulled Menis Ketchum's license to practice law in an Oct. 4 order. Ketchum pleaded guilty in August to one felony count of wire fraud related to his personal use of a state vehicle and gas fuel card. He'll be sentenced in December. The 75-year-old retired in July... Читать дальше...

MILAN (AP) — The European court of human rights in Strasbourg has ruled that Italy violated the rights of the late Mafia "boss of bosses" Bernardo Provenzano by maintaining strict anti-Mafia prison conditions in his last few months alive. The court ruled Thursday that Italy was not justified in extending the strict prison conditions just months before Provenzano's death due to his "critical cognitive decline." Provenzano, who reputedly led the Mafia's powerful Corleone clan, died in June 2016 at 83 after a decade in jail... Читать дальше...

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A retired firefighter in Texas who left a black baby doll hanging in a noose outside his African-American neighbors' apartment has been sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to a federal hate crime. Glenn Eugene Halfin was sentenced Wednesday. The 64-year-old white man pleaded guilty earlier this year to interfering with an African-American family's housing rights, which is a misdemeanor hate crime. The Dallas Morning News reports that Halfin... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) _ Marsh & McLennan Cos. (MMC) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $276 million. The New York-based company said it had profit of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 78 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 75 cents per share. The global professional services firm providing strategy, risk and people solutions posted revenue of $3.5 billion in the period... Читать дальше...

The New York Police Department on Thursday said they were investigating a suspicious package addressed to Robert De Niro sent to the office of his production company in the city’s Tribeca neighborhood, CNN reported. Two law enforcement officials told the network the package had markings similar to the pipe-bomb packages sent this week to other top Democrats, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, former attorney general Eric Holder and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters. Read the full article on The Wrap

The New York Police Department on Thursday said they were investigating a suspicious package addressed to Robert De Niro sent to the office of his production company in the city’s Tribeca neighborhood, CNN reported. Two law enforcement officials told the network the package had markings similar to the pipe-bomb packages sent this week to other top Democrats, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Eric Holder and Maxine Waters. Read the full article on The Wrap

CHICAGO (AP) — Police say several people opened fire on a group of men standing on a sidewalk on Chicago's South Side, wounding five before fleeing in a car. The shooting happened Wednesday night near the King Drive Green Line transit station. Police say a 48-year-old man a 43-year-old man were in critical condition with a gunshot wounds to the back. Three other men were listed in stable condition with wounds to the back or a leg. Police say in a statement that "several male offenders" approached the group and fired shots. Читать дальше...

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State officials say every room in one dormitory on the Manhattan campus will be inspected after residents reported at least 13 cases of mold this semester. School officials said Wednesday the mold found in Ford Hall during recent inspections was inactive and not growing. But starting Thursday, the university will inspect the air handling system in all of Ford Hall's rooms. The Kansas City Star reports Ford Hall is an all-female dormitory that houses more than 500 students. Читать дальше...

WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) _ Raytheon Co. (RTN) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $644 million. On a per-share basis, the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of $2.25. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.94 per share. The defense contractor posted revenue of $6.81 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $6.67 billion. Читать дальше...

HOUSTON (AP) _ ConocoPhillips (COP) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $1.86 billion. The Houston-based company said it had net income of $1.59 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.36 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.17 per share. The energy company posted revenue of $10.16 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — CORRECTS: Trump tweets 'anger' in society caused by 'purposely false and inaccurate reporting' of 'Mainstream Media' . (Corrects APNewsAlert that had typo in dateline)

Comcast beat Wall Street’s expectations for the third quarter of 2018, crediting NBCUniversal’s FIFA World Cup on Telemundo and the box office performances of “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” for much of its success. On Thursday, Comcast reported 65 cents of Q3 earnings per share on $22.1 billion in revenue. Media analysts had forecast 61 cents of earnings on $21.8 billion in revenue, according to a Yahoo Finance poll. Read the full article on The Wrap

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Anna Manzoni, North Carolina State University and Jessi Streib, Duke University (THE CONVERSATION) When discussions take place about first-generation college students, often the focus is on how disadvantaged they are in comparison to their peers whose parents went to college. Research we recently conducted shows that first-generation college students experience another... Читать дальше...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Officials say a cyberattacker might have taken patient data from a Sioux City vision and surgical practice. The Sioux City Journal reports that officials for Jones Eye Clinic and an affiliated surgery center, CJ Elmwood Partners, discovered a ransomware attack on Aug. 23. In such online attacks, data is locked and payment demanded for the data to be released. The computer systems were put back into service using backup information, and no ransom payment was made. Officials... Читать дальше...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) _ BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $203.8 million. The Auburn Hills, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 98 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 99 cents per share. The auto parts supplier posted revenue of $2.48 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Читать дальше...

NY Buffalo NY Zone Forecast for Thursday, October 25, 2018 _____ 896 FPUS51 KBUF 251042 ZFPBUF Zone Forecasts for Western New York National Weather Service Buffalo NY 642 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018 NYZ001-252130- Niagara- Including the city of Niagara Falls 642 AM EDT Thu Oct 25 2018 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Cold with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light. .TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Light southwest winds. .FRIDAY...Mostly... Читать дальше...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $856 million. On a per-share basis, the San Antonio-based company said it had net income of $2.01. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.95 per share. The oil refiner posted revenue of $30.85 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $31.82 billion. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — NYPD: Responding to reports of suspicious package in Tribeca area of NYC; unclear if related to mailed pipe bombs.

CA Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, October 24, 2018 _____ 909 FPUS56 KLOX 251037 ZFPLOX Zone Forecasts for Southwestern California National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 337 AM PDT Thu Oct 25 2018 CAZ041-252315- Los Angeles County Coast including Downtown Los Angeles- Including Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Long Beach 337 AM PDT Thu Oct 25 2018 .TODAY...Low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny. Highs from the mid to upper 70s at the beaches to the lower to mid 80s inland. Читать дальше...

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office says the death of an infant in Duluth is being investigated as a homicide. Five-week-old Jamal Trey Chaterlays-Simpson died at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis on Aug. 10. The medical examiner says the baby died of head trauma. Duluth police are investigating. No one is in custody for the death.