Ibotta, the Denver-based digital marketing and consumer rebate platform, raised $328 million for its investors and $198 million for itself in an initial public offering that outstripped expectations this week. Underwriters had expected the company could get between $76 to $84 a share, in an offering that was intended to allow earlier investors to exit […]
Cal Bears clinch spot in Four on the Floor NCAA women’s gymnastics finals for first time
Cal is headed to the finals of the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships for the first time in school history after finishing second in the semifinals 1 session on Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. Stanford finished third, 0.6375 points behind Cal. Only the top two teams from each semifinal advance to the Four on the Floor […]
Games Inbox: Explaining the Fallout TV show’s success, Hades 2 footage, and Rose & Camellia price
Fallout 4 is more popular than ever (Picture: Bethesda) The Friday letters page worries that Larian Studios might be getting too cocky, as one reader celebrates 30 years of Super Metroid. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Movie synergyI would love to hear what someone who has never played a Fallout game […]
Two inexperienced members of Avalanche defense corps excited for postseason opportunity
For much of this season, the Colorado Avalanche had six Stanley Cup-winning defensemen in its lineup. Those six guys had combined to play 100 of the 120 games available at the position two years ago when the Avs stormed to a championship. Four players — Cale Makar, Devon Toews, Bowen Byram and Josh Manson — […]
TikTok legislation added to the House foreign aid package
By Mary Clare Jalonick and Haleluya Hadero | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine and Israel. The bill […]
Letters: Don’t promote | ‘Just desserts’ | Housing insanity | Fanciful view
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Media should not embolden protesters Re: “Hundreds stop traffic on Bay Area freeways” (Page A1, April 16). The press has the power to end protests that block major roads, add to pollution and create hardships for so many. Just cover […]
‘Not interested in funding failure’: Newsom pushes homelessness spending accountability plan
On the heels of a new state audit that found California has failed to consistently track and assess the effectiveness of its billions of dollars in homelessness spending, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a plan to ensure cities and counties are doing their part to solve the crisis. The announcement is the latest example […]
Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Draymond Green: “If we decided he wasn’t worth it … we would have moved off of him years ago”
Despite his many flaws — two suspensions this season, punching teammate Jordan Poole last season — Warriors star Draymond Green will go into the summer knowing that his longtime coach still has his back. In his season-ending news conference Thursday, coach Steve Kerr called the team’s relationship with the volatile Green “complex” but added that […]
Gov. Jared Polis signs bill sending $24 million to Colorado schools seeing influx of immigrant students
Colorado will distribute $24 million in one-time funding to public school districts and charter schools impacted by the unprecedented influx of immigrant students who arrived after the annual October headcount that determines districts’ state funding. Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed the bipartisan bill, HB24-1389, authorizing that money to be distributed this fiscal year from […]
Mike Dunleavy says ‘everything is on the table’ for Warriors’ offseason. It needs to be.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors have an aging roster that just finished a middling season. They just paid a ludicrously large luxury tax bill with a team icon hitting free agency. They have a responsibility to compete for titles as long as Steph Curry remains great and a moral obligation to keep their dynastic core […]
What’s my horoscope for today? April 19, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) With the sun gracing the sky, we’re feeling revitalised and inspired. Taurus, you’ll be in your element – it’s the perfect time to let your natural qualities shine. Libra, there’s no better time for a fresh start. You’ll want to smooth over any difficulties once and for […]
Letters: More roundabouts | Outside lessons | Multipronged approach | Prioritize safety
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Roundabouts could save lives all over Bay Area Re: “‘Turbo roundabout’ may involve a learning curve” (Page A1, April 15). Fatal car accidents occur far too often on major highways around the Bay Area. We need to look at new […]