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Ask Amy: Mother-in-law wonders what she’s done wrong

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

Dear Amy: I am troubled.I have been giving — really extending — the benefit of the doubt to “Jan,” my daughter-in-law, for some time.I see my son and Jan a couple of times a year, when I visit their city.I get a hotel room willingly and without question. I am friendly and supportive, I compliment her sincerely, and I find positive, non-controversial things to talk about.She just doesn’t seem to like me — or my visits — and it clearly hurts and upsets my son.She is openly impatient with him and absolutely cold to me.I can do nothing right. It would be nice if we could be friends, but if that’s too much I would be OK with being simply polite.I am bewildered and hurt for my son.I know that he is courteous and welcoming to her parents.I don’t know what I have done, if anything.Should I ask if I’ve offended her somehow?Related ArticlesAsk Amy | Ask Amy: Mom is worried about friend who wants more Ask Amy | Ask Amy: Friend want...

Commission President advances global co-operation on carbon pricing in high-level event at COP28

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hosted a high-level event at COP28 to promote the development of carbon pricing and carbon markets, as powerful instruments to reach the Paris Agreement objectives. It builds on the Call to Action for Paris-aligned Carbon Markets that the European Commission, Spain and France launched in June 2023.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said:“Carbon pricing is thecentrepiece of the European Green Deal. In the European Union, if you pollute, you have to pay a price for that. If you want to avoid paying that price, you innovate and invest in clean technologies. And it works. Since 2005, the EU ETS has reduced emissions in the sectors covered by over 37%, and raised more than €175 billion. Many countries around the world now embrace carbon pricing, with 73 instruments in place, covering a quarter of total global emissions. This is a good start, but we must go further and faster. The EU is ready to share its experience and help ot...

Marvelous midcentury gem in blossoming El Cerrito

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

This charming home pans over 2,400 square feet on two levels.This four-bedroom home showcases great light, an open kitchen and a lovely garden with entertaining space. The top floor features a sun-drenched living room, formal dining room, open kitchen and breakfast nook, two spacious bedrooms, and one bathroom.The lower floor boasts one bedroom, one bathroom, a bright laundry room and a massive bonus space. This flex room could be a fourth bedroom, recreation/media room, home office or convert to an in-law en suite.A two-car garage and wide driveway offer plenty of parking.Enjoy the lush verdant yard full of flora year-round. Stroll over to El Cerrito Plaza for shopping/dining. BART is mere blocks away.This is the perfect combination of location, size and charm. Truly a rare offering!Location: 730 Norvell Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530Open house:  Sunday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Offered for: $1,400,000Contact: Herman Chan at (415) 787-3450  Lic. 01395481 

Here’s what we know about President Biden’s trip to Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will make a fundraising swing through the Southland starting Friday, rubbing elbows with Hollywood’s elite to benefit his reelection bid.Few details about specific events were available as of Thursday evening. The White House announced only that he will be in Los Angeles from Friday to Sunday. The president and first lady were traveling separately to Southern California on Friday.The President was scheduled to start his West Coast visit Friday morning in Las Vegas, where he planned to talk about his efforts to boost U.S. infrastructure. A planned high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area on Tuesday got a Biden administration pledge of $3 billion to help start laying track, Nevada elected officials said.The $12 billion project led by Brightline West has been talked about for decades, and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen told reporters that it now has all required right-of-way and environmental approvals, along with labor agreem...

Putin dice que se presentará a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024 en Rusia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

(CNN) — El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, anunció su candidatura a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, según informó este viernes la agencia estatal de noticias TASS.Putin hizo el anuncio en una ceremonia en el Kremlin, la residencia oficial del presidente ruso, dijo TASS.Las elecciones, que tendrán lugar el 17 de marzo de 2024, significan la apuesta de Putin por su quinto mandato presidencial, consolidando su continuo control del poder como jefe de Estado o primer ministro durante más de dos décadas.Las próximas elecciones marcarán también la primera vez que los residentes de las regiones ucranianas ocupadas de Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia y Jersón, anexionadas por Rusia durante el conflicto, participen en los comicios presidenciales.La comunidad internacional condenó anteriormente las elecciones locales en estas regiones, organizadas por funcionarios respaldados por Rusia, calificándolas de farsa.El Kremlin aún no ha emitido ninguna declaración oficial sobre la ca...

Johnson Outdoor: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

RACINE, Wis. (AP) — RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) on Friday reported a loss of $16 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Racine, Wisconsin-based company said it had a loss of $1.56 per share.The outdoor gear company posted revenue of $96.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $19.5 million, or $1.90 per share. Revenue was reported as $663.8 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on JOUT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/JOUTSource

Negotiations at COP28 climate talks ramp up as summit enters second and final week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Nations climate conference on Friday began its final week with negotiators expected to zoom in on the future of fossil fuels on a dangerously warming planet.“It’s go-time for governments at COP28 this week,” U.N. Climate Chief Simon Stiell said at a press event Friday.Discussions after a first week of pageantry and official visits now become more difficult, particularly when it comes to language calling for the potential phase-out of the use of emission-spewing fossil fuels. Any language along those lines likely will draw the ire of Saudi Arabia, a major oil producer just next door to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE itself also is planning to boost its oil production from 4 million to 5 million barrels of crude oil a day to take advantage of the fossil fuel market before countries potentially shift away from its use.Stiell underlined the challenge ahead if the world doesn’t limit emissions, describing ice shelves melting causing ...

Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over two decades, state media say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Putin to seek another presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over two decades, state media say.Source

Analysis: If a kicker once won the AP NFL MVP award, Tyreek Hill or another non-QB can win it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here.___Tyreek Hill’s record-breaking pace this season has led to a persistent question that’s become a hot topic on debate shows.Can Hill become the first wide receiver to win the AP NFL MVP award?Mark Moseley was the Most Valuable Player in 1982, so if a kicker can win it, any player could. Well, maybe not a long snapper or punter.Hill is making a strong case in a season where there’s no clear frontrunner through the first 13 weeks. He has 1,481 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns for the AFC East-leading Miami Dolphins (9-3). Hill is on pace to break Calvin Johnson’s single-season record for yards and become the first player to hit 2,000.Still, he has the seventh-best MVP odds, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy are tied for best odds. Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa and Lamar Jackson also are ahead of Hill.Hill can’t rack up those lofty ...

A rocket attack targets the US Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

BAGHDAD (AP) — A rocket attack on the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad caused minor damage but no casualties Friday morning, U.S. and Iraqi officials said.The attack is the first on the embassy located in the heavily fortified Green Zone of Iraq’s capital to be confirmed since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. The Green Zone houses Iraqi government buildings and embassies on the west bank of the Tigris River.Iran-backed militias in Iraq have claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks that targeted bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since Israel declared war on Hamas two months ago. The U.S. military says 78 attacks have been carried out against U.S. facilities over the past weeks, of which 37 were in Iraq and 41 in Syria.An Iraqi security official said 14 Katyusha rockets were fired Friday, of which some struck near one of the U.S. Embassy’s gates while others fell in the river. The official said the rocket attack caused material damage but no casualties.A U.S...