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Ask Amy: Now we’re feeling weird about our daughter’s favorite toy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and I have a daughter. She is 3. We are thoughtful and responsible parents (at least we think so …).Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I’ll never forgive my sister-in-law for her question to my little girl Advice | Ask Amy: How can I avoid the vortex of the other grandmother? Advice | Ask Amy: He has resurrected this wedding drama and is using it against me Advice | Ask Amy: Should I tell my neighbor about her child’s bullying behavior? Advice | Ask Amy: My wife has big-league dreams for our son, but I think he should give up the sport We have a question about gift-giving.Our daughter goes to a nursery school program a couple of mornings a week, and it’s going very well.While at school, she loves to play with a miniature kitchen set. It’s got a little sink and a pretend stove with pots and pans.We are thinking about getting a version of this for our daughter for Christmas....

Harriette Cole: My boyfriend’s Instagram posts make me worried that he did something wrong

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend and I have been on and off for about four years. He is the first person I have ever dated, and I am completely in love with him. However, sometimes I feel like we are a lot less compatible than we try to make it seem.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: We split up a year ago, and I can’t stop thinking about him Advice | Harriette Cole: I want to shut down my friend’s snooping without a lot of drama Advice | Harriette Cole: My birthday wish list could get me in trouble with my family Advice | Harriette Cole: My two roommates are moving out, and I don’t believe their excuse Advice | Harriette Cole: My old friend is back in my life, and she has brought a lot of drama During our last break, my boyfriend dated someone else. When we got back together, he told me everything about her, and I even had a chance to talk to her and clear everything up.Right after w...

Erupción de volcán deja 11 alpinistas muertos y 12 desaparecidos en Indonesia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

YAKARTA – Once alpinistas han fallecido, tres han sido hallados a salvo y doce se encuentran desaparecidos después de la erupción el domingo del volcán indonesio Marapi, en el oeste de la isla de Sumatra, según informó este lunes el jefe del operativo de rescate. En total, aseguró Abdul Malik en una comparecencia, 75 alpinistas han sobrevivido y 49 han sido ya evacuados después de que el domingo el volcán experimentara una fuerte erupción, que lanzó una columna de ceniza y humo a 3,000 metros por encima de su cráter. “Algunos han regresado a sus casas y otros han ingresado en dos hospitales de la zona”, señaló Malik. De cerca: las impresionantes explosiones de lava del volcán Etna De cerca: las espectaculares erupciones de lava del volcán Kilauea El jefe del operativo indicó que los equipos de rescate aún se encuentran en proceso de evacuar los cuerpos de los fallecidos del volcán. La erupción, que duró 4 minutos...

Heavy rains lash India’s southern and eastern coasts as a powerful storm closes in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Heavy rains and strong winds pelted India’s southern and eastern coastlines on Monday and states were put on high alert after a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a powerful storm, authorities said. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh states in the south and Odisha in the east braced for flooding as authorities issued warnings for Tropical Cyclone Michuang. It’s likely to hit the southern coast on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kph (56-62 mph) and gusts up to 110 kph (68 mph), the Indian Meteorological Department said. The storm could make landfall on Tuesday afternoon close to Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh state, said the head of the department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. The Andhra Pradesh state government shut schools on Monday while authorities in Tamil Nadu declared a public holiday in four districts that are likely to bear the brunt of the downpours. In the eastern state of Odisha, a number of districts experienced heavy rain,...

Happy holidays! Time to unwrap your December entertainment guide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Apple TV+. (Apple TV+ via AP) Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Apple TV+. (Apple TV+ via AP) Ho, ho, ho! It’s hard to believe that it’s already the holidays!Between the Christmas season and New Year’s Eve parties, there are plenty of fun festivities happening around town.It’s time to unwrap the advent calendar that is our December Entertainment Guide:December Entertainment GuideDec. 4-23: “Public Obscenities” at Woolly Mammoth TheatreDec. 4-24: “Moses” at Theater JDec. 4-30: “Swept Away” at Arena Stag...

Pet spas, built-in feeding nooks to pamper pets emerge as real estate trends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

D.C. real estate agents are reporting an uptick in buyers looking for features to pamper their pets in their next home purchase.Pet spas and built-in feeding nooks are high on many search lists, said Noelle-Kristine Spencer of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.“Gone are the days of the outdoor doghouse,” she said. “People’s pets are really part of their families.”Spencer said she has seen the trend spike over the last five years.Fenced in yards have long been a “must have” feature for people with dogs. But some sellers are adding dog baths and custom lounging nooks for cats to attract buyers with pets.Homes without the features aren’t deal breakers, she said, but those with them likely get a second look.“It can move the needle,” Spencer told WTOP. “Any kind of accoutrements that the house can have that shows the importance of this animal in their lives is a plus.”There may be two reasons fueling the trend. A slew of young, professional couples poised to buy homes are spending more ...

Stock market today: Global shares trade mostly lower ahead of updates on jobs, inflation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly lower on Monday as investors awaited a slew of economic data set for release later in the week. France’s CAC 40 shed 0.4% to 7,318.01, while Germany’s DAX was flat at 16,307.11. Britain’s FTSE 100 declined 0.6% to 7,486.18. U.S. shares were set to drift lower, with the future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2%. The future for the S&P 500 lost 0.3%.China Evergrande’s Hong Kong traded shares gained 9.2% after a Hong Kong court postponed until Jan. 29 a hearing on its plan to restructure its massive debts. The property developer faces possible liquidation if creditors reject its restructuring plan. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 16,646.05, while the Shanghai Composite edged 0.3% lower to 3,022.91. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 shed 0.6% to finish at 33,231.27. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.7% to 7,124.70. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.4% to 2,514.95. On Friday, Wall Street finished the week with a fift...

‘Fallout’ teases a dark future for the planet in first look at the new series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

(CNN) — Amazon Prime’s upcoming series “Fallout” has unveiled a first look.The show, based on the video game franchise of the same name, stars Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Xelia Mendes-Jones and Aaron Moten.“Fallout” centers around a nuclear war on Earth in the year 2077 and was created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who made “Westworld.”After a bombing, the story goes into the future, where we find Purnell’s Lucy, who is living in a vault until it is safe to return outside.When she’s forced to surface on a rescue mission, she finds Earth has become an unlivable nightmare, or the “Fallout” world.The series is set to premiere on on Prime Video on April 12, 2024.

Police investigating deadly shooting in South Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

Miami-Dade Police officers rushed to the scene near 161st Court and 297th Terrace at 9:45 p.m. Sunday after reports of gunfire in the area that took the life of one person.Residents in the area were shaken by the sound of approximately 10 shots. One eyewitness, who was with friends in his backyard, described the alarming moment. “We heard about like 10 shots go off,” he said. “We ran inside, saw a little bit of smoke going up in the air, and in about 10 minutes, the cops were here.”By 4:30 a.m. Monday, Crime Scene Investigation units were deployed to a residence, where authorities were observed entering and exiting.Moments after detectives arrived, 7News crews captured law enforcement holding a gun as evidence; it is unclear when the firearm was involved in this incident.The Miami-Dade Police Department has been contacted for more information. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

French Jewish journalist placed under police protection after threats

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:28 GMT

Ruth Elkrief, a French Jewish columnist with TV broadcaster LCI, is being placed under police protection over threats she received after far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticized one of her interviews, calling her a “fanatic” and accusing her of showing “contempt for Muslims.”“Given the threats from Mr. Mélenchon and others — since it is really an outburst of hatred on the internet — I decided this morning to provide police protection” to Elkrief, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin told broadcaster BFMTV on Monday.Mélenchon “put a target on the back of Mrs. Elkrief, who already faced many threats as a journalist [and] was just doing her job,” Darmanin said, criticizing “irresponsible behavior” from the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party.After Elkrief’s interview of an LFI lawmaker, Manuel Bompard, turned heated over the weekend, Mélenchon called the journalist a “manipulator.”“If we don...