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Jonathan Bernstein: Republicans help Biden by taking credit for his policy wins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

Federal awards to states for expanding broadband access are out, and U.S. senators are rushing to brag about the money their states will receive, including those like Texas Republican John Cornyn and others who opposed the bipartisan infrastructure bill that contained the funding they’re now lauding.Their boasting produced plenty of mockery by Democrats, including President Joe Biden, who called out Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville repeatedly last week.“There’s a guy named Tuberville, senator from Alabama, who announced that he strongly opposed the legislation. Now he’s hailing its passage,” the president said, while also reading Tuberville’s tweet aloud.Biden paused briefly afterward to make the sign of the cross, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd.Look, of course it’s fair game for the president to tweak those who voted against something and then took credit for it. But I’ll defend what these senators are doing.For one thin...

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Do I Have To Co-Sign A Car Loan for My Son?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Joseph. Here's his dilemma. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I’m torn between being a good dad and being fiscally responsible. My son just called me up, almost in tears, because his car is irreparably damaged, and it looks like he needs to buy a new one. Without a car, he can’t get to work. He’s also 25, has one bankruptcy under his belt already, and has been evicted from two apartments for not paying his rent. Amazingly, though, he always has the latest video games and streaming subscriptions. He’s begging me to co-sign a loan so he can get a car, but the red flags are plentiful. Can I get a fresh set of eyes on this one? Are there any alternatives to putting myself on the financial hook on this one? JosephWow, this is a tough situation! We all want to help our kids, but it seems like Joseph's son is pretty irresponsible when it comes to money. I ...

Update: Arrest made in Rutland police-involved shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The Vermont State Police have provided an update regarding a police-involved shooting that took place on Monday night around 8:30 in Rutland. The two men who were shot are 21-year-old twin brothers from Springfield, Massachusetts. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police say the shooting happened after Sgt. Andrew Plemmons and Officer James Rajda saw a suspicious car parked near Giorgetti Athletic Complex along Oak Street Extension shortly before 8:30 p.m. and initiated an investigation. The men inside the car were identified as Randy Perez-Coiscou and Andy Perez-Coiscou.According to Vermont State Police, during the interaction with police, the car began to move, and Sgt. Plemmons fired his handgun. The car eventually crashed at the end of Oak Street Extension. Schaghticoke man accused of causing miscarriage Officer Rajda suffered a minor injury to one of his arms during the encounter...

Ask Amy: Parents refuse to recognize gay relationship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m an out and proud gay woman. Two years ago, I met a wonderful girl. We had an instant connection and started dating.After initially sneaking around, she told her parents about us.She is an only child, and her parents are traditional, old fashioned, “my way or the highway” people.I differ from them in almost every aspect of life.Until this year, she lived at home with them, and things were uncomfortable for her — the topic of her relationship with me was always the elephant in the room.I was never spoken about or acknowledged; they simply pretended that I don’t exist.Her mother seems to be trying to be open. She and I exchange small talk over social media, but her father still won’t acknowledge me at all.I attended a holiday party where they were also present, and he ignored me for the entire night.When we go to their house, I am not welcomed inside. He doesn’t acknowledge any part of her life having to do with me.I have done a lot to try to present myself respectf...

EU job seekers’ aid worth €2.2 million for 603 dismissed workers in Belgium 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

The 603 employees of “Logistics Nivelles SA”, who were left jobless after the parent company decided to close down their site, should receive €2.2 million in EU aid, BUDG.On Thursday (29 June), the Committee on Budgets approved Belgium’s request for support from the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). MEPs acknowledged that “the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine have reduced economic competitiveness and have a negative impact on economic growth in Belgium”.“Logistics Nivelles SA” (LNSA), one of the Belgian subsidiaries of the global transport and logistics firm “Kuehne + Nagel”, used to provide logistics services for fresh and dry food products, wines and spirits to Carrefour. Kuehne + Nagel decided to shut it down following LNSA's financial difficulties and significant losses in 2020 and 2021, opting to rely on another of its subsidiaries.Workers from disadvantaged groupsMEPs noted that the layoffs at LNSA are expect...

Three-bedroom home sells in Fremont for $1.9 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

47493 Cholla Street – Google Street ViewA house located in the 47400 block of Cholla Street in Fremont has new owners. The 1,964-square-foot property, built in 1970, was sold on May 25, 2023, for $1,870,000, or $952 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage. The unit sits on a 6,000-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:In September 2022, a 1,544-square-foot home on Mantis Street in Fremont sold for $1,720,000, a price per square foot of $1,114. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Iroquois Way, Fremont, in January 2023, a 1,481-square-foot home was sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,114. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,690-square-foot home on the 47400 block of Hoyt Street in Fremont sold in August 2022, for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,095. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Bridge: July 6, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

“My wife is always urging me to try to avoid ‘accidents’ when we play,” one of my club’s seniors told me. “She says spare parts are no longer stocked for someone my age. Still, those accidents seem to keep coming.”My friend was today’s declarer at 3NT in a team match.“West led the six of spades,” he told me, “and I had to decide whether to play dummy’s queen or three. When I tried the three, East took the jack and led a club: deuce, king, queen. West then led another spade — queen, king — and back came a second club.”DOWN TWO“I took the ace,” South said, “and had to guess the queen of hearts. I played West for the queen — and went down two. My wife, who had held 16 points, said that my dummy play was an accident waiting to happen.”South’s problems began when he played low from dummy on the first spade. To assure nine tricks, he takes the ace, leads a heart to...

Word Game: July 6, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — MOTIVATE (MOTIVATE: MO-tih-vate: Move to action; impel.)Average mark 24 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 28 or more words in MOTIVATE? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — REMNANT ramen rant rate ream rent earn mane manner mare mart marten mate mean meant meat meta name namer near neat amen anent ante antre tame tamer tanner tare tarn team tear term tern tramTo 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 kzsaxe@gma...

Horoscopes July 6, 2023: Kevin Hart, speak the truth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Hart, 44; Tia Mowry, 45; Tamera Mowry, 45; Sylvester Stallone, 77.Happy Birthday: Discover all you need to know to reach your goal. Live with and learn from your mistakes, and find unique ways to restore what you love most. Don’t give up on the ones you love, but don’t let them bring you down. Communication is the best way to ensure mental, emotional and financial security. Control your emotions, speak the truth and offer sound solutions. Your numbers are 6, 14, 20, 24, 31, 39, 44.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Rely on those who love you, not someone filling your head with nonsense. Express yourself through actions and kindness, and you’ll gain respect and gratitude. Change what’s necessary; impulsiveness will take you in the wrong direction. Personal growth will lead to gains. 4 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Discuss your plans with someone close to you. Call on experts to ensure you haven’t missed an important detail. T...

Is MLB’s pitch clock leading to better defense? Some players and coaches think so

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:52:38 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The pitch clock may be bothering players as they step to the plate, but they like it a whole lot better once they put on their gloves and take the field.While the rule changes put in place this year to speed up the pace of play have garnered plenty of attention for how they’ve affected hitters and pitchers, some players and managers say the new guidelines also are positively impacting defense. The pitch clock in particular — an idea meant to make it easier for fans to stay focused on the field — may be keeping fielders locked in, too.“I think it’s helping defensively a lot, just because you don’t have the down time to really kind of walk around,” said Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong, a two-time Gold Glove winner. “You’re not cleaning dirt, you’re constantly back and forth, back and forth, back and forth. So, I’m a big fan of it.”The pitch clock adopted this year — along with limits on infield shifts and several other rules — gives pitchers 15 seconds bet...