Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments

Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments

TOKYO — Japanese technology group SoftBank swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by positive results in its Vision Fund investments. Tokyo-based SoftBank Group Corp. reported Tuesday a fiscal second quarter profit of nearly 1.18 trillion yen ($7.7 billion), compared with a 931 billion yen loss in the year-earlier period. Quarterly sales edged … Read more

Jailed Eritrean-Swedish journalist Dawit Isaak receives rights prize

Jailed Eritrean-Swedish journalist Dawit Isaak receives rights prize

A journalist detained in Eritrean prison without trial for 23 years has won a Swedish human rights prize for his commitment to freedom of expression. Dawit Isaak, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, was given the Edelstam Prize “for his… exceptional courage”, the foundation behind the award said in a statement. Dawit, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish … Read more

Todd Golden cheered in first game since sexual harassment accusations

Todd Golden cheered in first game since sexual harassment accusations

Todd Golden seemed to receive a smattering of cheers and little to no boos from the Florida crowd during pregame introductions on Monday night.  The Gators men’s head basketball coach is under the microscope after The Alligator, the University of Florida’s independent student newspaper, first reported that Golden was facing a Title IX complaint over allegations … Read more