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Milpitas man charged with insider trading relating to the results of Pfizer’s trial for Paxlovid

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

A 45-year-old Milpitas man was one of two individuals charged last month with insider trading relating to clinical trial results for the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid, officials said.On June 29, Atul Bhiwapurkar was arrested and charged with two counts of securities fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, according to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York. Each count of securities fraud carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.On Nov. 4, Amit Dagar of Hillsborough, New Jersey — the other person charged in the case — learned that a Pfizer trial of Paxlovid had produced positive results. Dagar was an employee of Pfizer and managed data analysis for clinical drug trials. The results of the trial were supposed to remain private until the company announced them on Nov. 5, but according to the indictment, Dagar purchased ...

One dead, one arrested in suspected fatal DUI wreck on Byron Highway

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

BYRON — A passenger died, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs late Saturday after a one-car crash on the Byron Highway, the California Highway Patrol said.The wreck happened about 11:05 p.m. in the southbound direction, south of Clifton Court.According to the CHP, a Chevrolet Suburban with two people inside left the roadway and hit a dirt embankment. Authorities pronounced the passenger dead at the scene. They did not identify him, pending notification of relatives.The driver suffered major injuries and was arrested at the hospital on suspicion of DUI, the CHP said.The CHP was looking for people who witnessed to the crash and asked anyone who knows anything to call 925-646-4980 or email [email protected] ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | San Jose: Santa Clara County sheriff’s correctional deputy dead in Highway 87 collision Crashes and Disasters | Speed — and not using a s...

Rangers score 4 runs in the 8th inning to beat Guardians 6-5 and complete a series sweep

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Jung’s two-run single capped a four-run eighth inning as the AL West-leading Texas Rangers rallied past the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep.All four runs in the inning came off Trevor Stephan (4-4), who walked Marcus Semien and Corey Seager with one out before giving up an RBI single to Nathaniel Lowe, an RBI double to Adolis Garcia and a single to Jung.Will Smith pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 16th save in 18 opportunities after Cody Bradford (2-1) pitched three innings.The Rangers have won three consecutive games for the first time since June 17-19, and swept a three-game series for the first time since June 2-4 against Seattle.The Guardians have lost four straight, their longest losing streak of the season.Jung, a rookie starter in last week’s All-Star Game, was 1 for 12 in the series before his single to left.Speaking of streaking in the wrong direction, the Rangers were 0-27 trailing after seven inni...

Miller strong in his return from injury and Raleigh homers as the Mariners top the Tigers 2-0

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Bryce Miller tossed five sharp innings in his return from the injured list, Cal Raleigh hit his 12th home run and the Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.Seattle got back to .500 with 70 games left in the regular season, but it was an overall disappointing weekend coming out of the All-Star break for the Mariners.Miller had been sidelined since leaving his June 30 start against Tampa Bay with a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand. The Mariners hoped to get five innings out of the rookie right-hander Sunday and that’s exactly what they received.Miller (6-3) scattered five hits, struck out three and relied more on his secondary pitches. Through his first 11 major league starts, Miller was throwing nearly 70% fastballs. On Sunday, that dropped to 54%, with his slider usage up to 39%. Miller also used more breaking pitches the first time he faced the Tigers back in May when he threw seven shutout...

Suspect in 4 Georgia deaths is killed in shootout with police, 2 officers wounded, authorities say

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Officers on Sunday shot and killed a man wanted in four weekend killings near Atlanta during an exchange of gunfire, with a sheriff’s deputy and a police officer wounded while trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said.Officials said Andre Longmore was shot during an intense manhunt for the 40-year-old suspect. The exchange of gunfire came a day after Saturday morning’s shootings rocked a bucolic subdivision in Hampton, south of Georgia’s main city.Officials said Longmore was killed about 15 miles (25 kilometers) to the north of Hampton in suburban Jonesboro. A Henry County sheriff’s deputy and a Clayton County police officer were injured at separate locations during the attempt to arrest Longmore, they said.One officer was shot in the back and was taken by helicopter to an Atlanta trauma center, Henry County Sheriff Reginald Scandrett said. “He is conscious, breathing and talking at this time,” Scandrett said of that office...

México – Panamá, final de la Copa Oro 2023: a qué hora y cómo ver en vivo

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

(CNN Español) — Las selecciones varoniles mayores de México y Panamá jugarán este domingo la final de la Copa Oro 2023, el torneo de países más importante de la Confederación de Norteamérica, Centroamérica y el Caribe de Fútbol (Concacaf).Para ganarse un lugar en la final, México venció 3-0 sin complicaciones a la sección de Jamaica en semifinales. Ahora “el Tri”, que es el máximo ganador de la Copa Oro, tratará de conseguir el noveno título de este torneo en su palmarés.Por otro lado, Panamá es el equipo revelación del torneo. En semifinales, le ganó a Estados Unidos, una de las selecciones favoritas, en un emocionante partido que se definió hasta la tanda de penaltis. Y este día en la final, los canaleros buscarán su primera Copa Oro y así hacer historia.¿A qué hora ver la final de Copa Oro 2023 entre México y Panamá?La final de la Copa Oro 2023 se llevará a cabo en el SoFi Stadium, el cual está ubicado en Inglewood, California. Este partido será apenas el segund...

¿Quién es Abel Pintos, el músico argentino que le gusta a Messi y cantará en su presentación del Inter Miami?

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

(CNN) — La intención original era sorprender a Lionel Messi en el evento The Unveil (La revelación, en español), como se llamó a su presentación de este domingo con el Inter Miami. Pero finalmente se filtró que el cantante argentino Abel Pintos iba a participar porque es uno de los músicos que más le gustan al astro argentino y a su esposa, Antonela Roccuzzo. Tanto, que cantó en su casamiento, celebrado en 2017 en Rosario.Es uno de los cantautores más populares y convocantes de Argentina. Tiene 39 años (28 de carrera) y se convirtió en una de las voces prodigio del folklore nacional. Hoy se ha centrado más en la música pop melódica y en las baladas.Tiene 14 discos entre de estudio y en vivo, y se acostumbró a los múltiples y concurridos conciertos, en especial dos recitales en 2017 en el estadio Monumental de River Plate en Buenos Aires, el mismo en el que han tocado artistas como Madonna, Coldplay o Roger Waters, que fueron inmortalizados en el disco “La familia festeja...

Heavy rains swamp Northeast again as flash flooding claims at least 5 lives in Pennsylvania

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Heavy rains pounded an already saturated Northeast on Sunday for the second time in a week, spurring another round of flash flooding, cancelled airline flights and power outages. In Pennsylvania, a sudden flash flood late Saturday afternoon claimed at least five lives.Officials in Bucks County’s Upper Makefield Township in Pennsylvania said torrential rains occurred around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Washington Crossing area, sweeping away several cars. At least five people died and two childen, a 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister, remained missing, authorities said.Other parts of the East Coast were experiencing heavy rain, including Vermont. Authorities there said landslides could become a problem Sunday as the state copes with more rain following days of flooding.“There are flash flood warnings throughout the state today. Remain vigilant and be prepared,” Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said.Sunday’s strong storms led to hundreds of flight canc...

Dane Christian Lundgaard wins Honda Indy Toronto

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Chstian Lundgaard couldn’t wait to shave off his moustache, removing the hair from his upper lip right there on victory lane at the Honda Indy Toronto.Lundgaard started on the pole and took advantage of the car troubles of IndyCar standings leader Alex Palou to hang on to victory Sunday. His first win on North America’s top open-wheel auto racing circuit also brought to an end a pact with his best friend to keep his moustache until he climbed atop an IndyCar podium.Lundgaard said he was happy to be rid of the facial hair.“But I haven’t seen it yet, so I don’t really know what it looks like,” said the 21-year-old Dane, who rubbed his upper lip throughout the post-race news conference. “I guess I’ll wait and see.”Lundgaard took the pole Saturday as steady rainfall made the street course around Toronto’s Exhibition Place slippery. The son of 2000 European rally car champion Henrik Lundgaard, the IndyCar sophomore took advantage of his off-roading background to secure the...

Ciclistas cayeron “como bolos” en un accidente del Tour de Francia

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:04:34 GMT

(CNN) — Los accidentes en el Tour de Francia son habituales, pero un choque en cadena durante la 15ª etapa de este domingo fue especialmente llamativo, ya que varios ciclistas cayeron después de que un aficionado intentara, al parecer, hacer una foto.El incidente se produjo a unos 129 km de la línea de meta. Los ciclistas viajaban de Les Gets les Portes du Soleil a Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc.Los comentarios de Eurosport durante la cobertura en vivo de la carrera indicaron que un espectador provocó el desequilibrio de un ciclista.El Tour de Francia se interrumpe por un bloqueo de manifestantes en el recorrido“Alguien se estaba haciendo un selfie al lado de la carretera”, dijo el comentarista Dan Lloyd. “Fue uno de los pilotos del Jumbo el que fue interrumpido por ellos lo suficiente como para que perdiera el control … simplemente alguien que se aleja demasiado, tratando de tomar una foto, cortando a los pilotos que están abrazando un lado de la carretera a...