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Ask Amy: An aunt nervously greets her niece

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

Dear Readers: Like you, I’m often curious about what happens to the advice I offer once it leaves my desk, and so I’ve asked readers to send in “updates” to let all of us know how my advice was received, if it was followed, and how things turned out.The responses have flowed in, and I’m interested and often gratified to learn what impact this experience has had on readers.This year I celebrate my 20th year of writing this column. Publishing these updates reminds me that we have been through a lot over these past decades. Some of these updates read like postcards from old friends, and I’m happy to share them.(It’s important to understand that most of these updates offer a positive outcome. I assume this is because when things go well, people are more willing to share their experience.)To refresh all of our memories, I’m running the original Q&A, followed by the update.Dear Amy: I am one of six adult siblings. We gather once or twice a year in a low-key kind of way to stay connect...

Europe to accelerate arms shipments to Ukraine, EU industry chief declares

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

The European Union is speeding up arms deliveries to Ukraine in support of the country's counter offensive against Russian forces, EU industry chief Thierry Breton (pictured) said on Sunday (18 June) in an interview with the French daily Le Parisien."We are going to step up our efforts to deliver arms and ammunition-- this is a war of high intensity in which they play a crucial role," Breton said, citing a pledge to supply a million high-calibre weapons over the next 12 months."We are preparing for the war to last several more months, or even longer," he added.Ukraine launched a counteroffensive earlier this month to retake territory from Russian forces, and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last Thursday (15 June) urged Kyiv's allies to "dig deep" to provide more arms and ammunition.

Former Trump attorney John Eastman’s law license trial raises big questions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

John Eastman sat between his lawyers — a laptop open before him, a pen and pad within easy reach — as the California State Bar put him on trial early Tuesday, June 20, for alleged “dishonesty and moral turpitude.”Eastman, former dean of Chapman University’s law school and alleged architect of Donald Trump’s attempts to reverse his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, wore a dark suit, occasionally peering over his glasses at the judge who’ll decide if he loses his law license.Did Eastman knowingly make false statements about election fraud leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection? Did he intentionally file “frivolous” lawsuits misstating facts in courts? Will he lose his law license?Answers aren’t expected until Eastman’s disciplinary trial concludes on June 30. But the widely-watched legal event — a prelude of sorts to what might loom for Trump, Eastman and others if they ever wind up in criminal courts — kicked off Tuesday before California State Bar Court Judge Yvette Roland, with Eastm...

How deep the ocean is at the Titanic wreckage might surprise you

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

Officials are in a race against time to find a civilian submersible that had five people aboard after it went missing Sunday in the North Atlantic while voyaging to the wreckage of the Titanic.The 21-foot vessel has four days of emergency capability, the leader of search and rescue efforts said Monday afternoon, as crews with the U.S. and Canadian coast guards continued scouring the ocean’s surface about 900 miles east of Cape Cod and used sonar to listen for sounds far below the water.The missing explorers sailed 350 miles to the coordinates of the wreck and were to spend eight days on board the ship, taking it in turns to complete the eight-hour submarine mission to The Titanic.Here’s a look at the ocean where the Titanic went down on April 14, 1912. Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | In race against clock, expanding fleet of ships searches for submersible lost near Titanic wreck Crashes and Disasters | Map: Titanic is one of thousands of North...

Protests over LGBTQ issues bring drama to Southern California school board meeting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

More than 300 people, including parents, supporters of LGBTQ+ groups, and those who oppose them gathered outside Glendale Unified School District headquarters on Tuesday, June 20, as protests intensified over the issue of teaching children about same-sex parents and queer issues, both locally and nationwide.On June 6, the school board voted in favor of celebrating Pride month, prompting a crowd of several hundred people to gather outside, who loudly voiced both support and opposition for the proposition.“I came to voice how I feel about this issue, and also how my son feels about it,” said a Glendale Unified mom on Tuesday, who did not want her or her child named out of fear of retaliation. She said that she and her son “agreed that the more information children have, the more empowered they can be, and in his words, be a better friend.”But longtime Glendale resident Dede Vena, who does not have children in school in the district, said, “The school district is shoving their ideology...

Man arrested, accused of yelling ‘gun’ and causing panic at California mall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

A Rancho Cucamonga man was arrested on Tuesday, June 20 on suspicion of shouting false threats that led to mass panic at the Ontario Mills shopping center on Memorial Day, authorities announced.The 44-year-old man is accused of yelling “gun” and “he has a gun” at the shopping center, Ontario police said. But there was no gun and there were no shots fired, they said.Officers on scene determined that a group of people ran through the mall, which caused alarm. Ontario Dispatch then received multiple calls claiming a person had a gun and gun shots were heard. It has been determined that there was no gun or shots fired. We will continue to…— Ontario Police Dept. (@OntarioPD) May 29, 2023An anonymous tip led to the man’s arrest. He was booked at the West Valley Detention Center.Police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Joe Paterson at (909)-408-1653.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Bruno caretaker gets 3 years behind bars ...

Single-family house sells in Palo Alto for $7.6 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

1030 Palo Alto Avenue – Google Street ViewA 3,367-square-foot house built in 1928 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located in the 1000 block of Palo Alto Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on June 2, 2023, for $7,580,000, or $2,251 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an attached garage, as well as a pool in the backyard and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 0.4-acre lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, in May 2023, a 2,357-square-foot home was sold for $5,450,000, a price per square foot of $2,312. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,951-square-foot home on the 400 block of Fulton Street in Palo Alto sold in January 2023, for $3,262,500, a price per square foot of $1,672. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 2,286-square-foot home on Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $5,850,000, a price per square foot of $2,559. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathr...

Horoscopes June 21, 2023: Lana Del Rey, avoid impulsive actions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lana Del Rey, 38; Jussie Smollett, 41; Prince William, 41; Chris Pratt, 44.Happy Birthday: Grab the spotlight and share information. The way you communicate will determine how well your year unfolds. A playful, enthusiastic approach to life, love and achieving your goals will encourage success. Channel your energy into home improvements, family and personal growth, and avoid impulsive actions to ensure you reach your goals without incident. Make physical fitness and health priorities. Your numbers are 5, 13, 18, 27, 31, 39, 43.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Kick back with friends, have fun and try something new and exciting. Your experience will broaden your awareness and ability to utilize your skills to suit your needs. Good communication will lead to new beginnings and better relationships. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put a hold on anything that mystifies you, especially when love or money is at stake. Avoid situations that can turn ugly quickly sho...

Word Game: June 21, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — RAPTURE (RAPTURE: RAP-cher: A state of ecstasy.)Average mark 24 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 33 or more words in RAPTURE? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — OBTUNDS obtund onus oust bond bonus bosun bound bout bund bunt bust undo unto nodus donut doubt dust snob snout snub sound stub stud stunTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Bridge: June 21, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:17 GMT

The form of scoring can affect bidding decisions. At IMPs, for example, you want to be plus — plus anything — in partscore deals. At matchpoint duplicate, your goal is to outscore the other pairs who hold your cards — by any margin.In the Platinum Pairs at the Spring NABC, East opened a weak two diamonds, an odd action with that suit. After two passes, North doubled, an answer to South’s prayers. After two passes, West questionably ran to two hearts. North doubled again.PENALTYSouth was sure his side could make 3NT for plus 600 or more. At IMPs, he would have passed; he could expect a sizable plus on defense. If he was plus 500, he might lose a little; but the penalty might be bigger, and if 3NT happened to fail or wasn’t bid in the replay, he would gain heavily.But at matchpoints, South had to consider bidding: If he was plus only 500 on defense, he might get a “bottom.” The winning action was … to pass. Two hearts (or two diamonds) d...