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sports14 days ago•3 min saved

Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Florida Crash on Jupiter Island

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a single-vehicle rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida. He was alone, reported no injuries, and authorities said he showed signs of impairment during roadside tests, though a breathalyzer registered 0.0. He was jailed at Martin County Jail and could be released on bond; officials cited possible impairment from medication or drugs. Woods has a history of injuries from a 2021 crash and rehab, and it remains unclear whether he will play in the upcoming Masters.

via CNBC|

#dui #florida #impairment

business5 months ago•1 min saved

Sony's Investment in Bungie Falls Short as Destiny 2 Underperforms

Sony has expressed disappointment with Destiny 2's sales and user engagement, leading to a $204 million impairment on Bungie's intangible assets, reflecting the game's underperformance since Sony's acquisition of Bungie in 2022. Despite some successes, the company is under pressure to improve Bungie's performance and has taken a more hands-on approach, especially as Bungie faces challenges with upcoming projects like Marathon.

via Engadget|

#bungie #business #destiny-2

business5 months ago•2 min saved

GM Faces $1.6 Billion Loss Amid EV Tax Credit Cuts and Sales Slowdown

General Motors plans to take a $1.6 billion charge in Q3 due to reduced EV demand following the removal of federal tax incentives and policy changes, leading to adjustments in their EV strategy and capacity. The company expects EV adoption to slow and faces additional challenges from trade tariffs, impacting its financial outlook.

via Reuters|

#business #electric-vehicles #ev-demand

business8 months ago•0 min saved

Berkshire Hathaway's Investment and Earnings Decline Amid Tariff Concerns

Kraft Heinz's stock fell after Berkshire Hathaway reported a $3.76 billion impairment on its investment in the company, signaling a loss of confidence from Berkshire Hathaway after decades of investment.

via Seeking Alpha|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #impairment

business8 months ago•4 min saved

Berkshire Hathaway Faces $5 Billion Kraft Heinz Write-Down Amid Earnings Dip

Berkshire Hathaway took a $3.8 billion impairment on its Kraft Heinz stake, marking a significant decline in its investment value amid ongoing challenges for Kraft Heinz, including a potential spinoff and declining stock performance, reflecting Buffett's cautious approach and strategic reevaluation.

via Bloomberg.com|

#berkshire-hathaway #buffett #business

health9 months ago•1 min saved

Tinnitus May Affect Cognitive Abilities

A study published in Frontiers in Neurology found that individuals with tinnitus have significantly lower scores on cognitive tests, indicating an association between tinnitus and impaired cognitive function.

via Medical Xpress|

#cognitive-function #health #impairment

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Porsche SE Faces $21 Billion Impairment on Volkswagen Stake

Porsche SE, the primary shareholder of Volkswagen, announced it may write down the value of its stake in the carmaker by up to 20 billion euros due to high costs, competition, and union conflicts affecting Volkswagen. This potential impairment reflects the financial instability facing Volkswagen, which is also dealing with reduced dividends and cash flow issues. Porsche SE's financial outlook for 2024 is expected to be significantly negative, although it still plans to distribute a dividend for the year.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #financial-crisis #impairment

health-and-science2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Duration of a Cannabis High: Insights from Scientific Research"

A meta-analysis of 80 papers published in 2021 revealed that depending on factors such as consumption method and potency, cannabis impairment can last between three and 10 hours. Regular users may build up tolerance, making impairment less predictable. The findings suggest that laws and advisory information should focus on the period when users are most at risk, rather than solely on the presence of THC in the body. More research is needed to better understand the effects of THC, which can guide legislation and safety measures.

via ScienceAlert|

#cannabis #health-and-science #impairment

business2 years ago•0 min saved

British American Tobacco's Stock Plummets with $31.5 Billion Write-Down

British American Tobacco's stock plummeted to its lowest point in over a decade after the company announced a potential $31.5 billion write-down related to its U.S. brands. The company's expansion in the U.S. through the acquisition of Reynolds in 2017 has been met with a significant decline in the American cigarette market.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#british-american-tobacco #business #impairment

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Big Tobacco's Financial Crisis: A Clouded Smokeless Future

British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced a £25 billion noncash impairment on some of its U.S. tobacco brands, equivalent to $31.5 billion, as it faces the challenge of declining smoking rates and the need to transition to healthier products. Shares in BAT fell 9% to a 12-year low following the announcement.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#british-american-tobacco #business #cigarette-brands

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Procter & Gamble's Costly Restructuring and Gillette Writedown

Procter & Gamble expects to incur over $2 billion in charges for a limited restructuring and impairment related to Gillette. The charges include after-tax restructuring charges of $1.0 billion to $1.5 billion to address challenging macroeconomic conditions in enterprise markets, as well as a $1.3 billion pretax noncash impairment charge due to a reduction in the estimated fair value of the Gillette intangible asset. The company attributes the impairment to a higher discount rate, weakening currencies, and the impact of the restructuring program. P&G's stock fell 2.8% following the announcement.

via MarketWatch|

#business #charges #gillette

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Crashes in Colorado Springs Linked to Impairment

A driver was arrested in Colorado Springs after a suspected DUI crash near Citadel Mall, where a Honda CRV abruptly turned into the eastbound lanes and collided with an Acura, seriously injuring the Acura's driver. The road was temporarily closed, and police believe impairment played a role in the incident. The arrested driver, Alysa McAnally, was taken into custody, although it was not specified which vehicle she was in.

via KKTV|

#arrest #colorado-springs #crash

accidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Crashes Plague Springfield as Vehicles Collide with Trees

Two women are in serious condition after a car crashed into a tree in Springfield, Missouri. The driver, a juvenile, and the adult passenger were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The Springfield Police Department believes impairment played a role in the crash.

via KY3|

#accidents #car-crash #impairment

accidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Accident at Lake Pleasant Boat Ramp Claims Man's Life

A man in Peoria, Arizona, died after falling off a boat trailer at Lake Pleasant. The incident occurred when a truck was pulling the trailer, and the 55-year-old man suffered serious injuries. He was taken to the hospital but did not survive. Police believe impairment was a factor in the incident, and further details about the cause of death were not provided. An investigation is ongoing.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#accidents #boat-trailer #impairment

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Crashes Leave Woman Dead and Others Injured in Laveen and Phoenix

A woman has died and two others have been seriously injured in a rollover crash in Laveen, Phoenix. The incident occurred when the woman, who has not been identified, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle. Police suspect impairment to be a factor in the crash.

via Arizona's Family|

#accidents #fatalities #impairment