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Dutch PM says in Brazil his country will back Ukraine as long as necessary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (pictured) discussed the war in Ukraine on Tuesday (9 May) with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and said there should be no concessions that affect Ukrainian sovereignty.Lula has been advocating the creation of a group of nations not involved in the war that can broker peace talks to end the conflict and has suggested concessions from both side.Rutte, on a three-day visit to Brazil, laid out the European position regarding the need to defend Ukraine from Russian aggression."Netherlands will support Ukraine as long as necessary," the prime minister said at a news conference after meeting with Lula.The Brazilian leader insisted that peace talks were needed to stop the fighting, noting that Brazil voted for the United Nations resolution condemning the Russian invasion.Lula said his foreign policy advisor Celso Amorim, who visited Moscow last month and met Russian leader Vladimir Putin, arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday to meet Ukrainian Preside...

Harriette Cole: Years ago, he threw dirt on my name. I haven’t forgotten.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: A few years ago, a guy I went to college with said some really hurtful things about me and then blocked me on all social media platforms.Unfortunately, he’s a well-known creative in my city, and his opinion carries weight among our peers. I’m a less popular creative. Needless to say, the fact that he threw dirt on my name really stung.Now it seems fate has brought us together once again. We’ll both be attending the same event this weekend. I never expected to see him again, but here we are. I feel like I should address the things he said about me and clear the air.However, I’m not sure how to approach the situation. I’m worried that because I’ve kept all of this anger toward him bottled up for so long, I don’t know how it will come out when I see him.How do I express my hurt and anger without stooping to his level? I want to handle this in a way that reflects well on me and doesn’t make the situation worse. Speaking My ...

5.5 magnitude Northern California earthquake knocks out CHP 911 dispatch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

CHESTER — A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the east shore of Lake Almanor on Thursday and its impact was felt in Butte County and beyond.The U.S. Geological Survey reported on its earthquake site that the earthquake was 5.9 km deep and shook at 4:19 p.m. The epicenter was located about 2 kilometers south-southwest of East Shore on the lake.Following the first earthquake, nine aftershocks were reported between 2.5 and 3 magnitude by 7:18 p.m.The USGS data can be found at https://on.doi.gov/3LTnuUB.CHP Yuba-Sutter said the earthquake caused a disruption in CHP Chico Dispatch. Cell phone 911 lines were reported down at 4:38 p.m.Residents unable to get through 911 with their cell phone may call 530-332-1200.The 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Plumas County has caused a disruption in CHP Chico Dispatch cell phone 911 lines and are currently ARE DOWN. If you are unable to get through to 911 via cell, call 530-332-1200. They are working to fix the issue.— CHP Yuba-Sutter (@ChpYuba) May 11...

Miss Manners: I don’t know how to navigate my rom-com life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been friends with this certain man for 10 years. One day, almost a year ago, he texted me asking if I would be willing to be intimate with him — no labels, just benefits.I liked him, so I accepted his offer.Almost a year into it, we are texting from morning to night, and I find myself catching feelings. If I tell him, I know it would ruin everything and end the friendship.Should I be honest or keep silent? What to do?GENTLE READER: Catch some feelings for another.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Apparently I’m ‘unfriendly’ to street harassers and men who tell me to smile Advice | Miss Manners: This aggressive swimmer ruined my hotel pool time Advice | Miss Manners: When we older folks make a pronoun slip, there’s crying and shouting Advice | Miss Manners: Apparently my life is a reality show. Do I have to put up with this? Advice | Miss Manners: I ...

Vessel strike, malnutrition likely killed whale that spent 75 days in San Francisco Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

By Kiley Russell | Bay City NewsA gray whale that died after spending at least 75 days in the San Francisco Bay was likely killed by a combination of malnutrition and trauma caused by a collision with a maritime vessel, according to officials from the Marine Mammal Center.The adult male whale was found dead a mile offshore last Saturday before washing up on North Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore the next day.A necropsy performed by a team of 11 scientists from the Marine Mammal Center and the California Academy of Sciences shows the 39-foot whale was emaciated at the time of death.It also shows that the animal was likely hit by two ships or large boats in separate collisions based on the presence of a large, slowly healing, older scar on its back, sea lice on the wound, multiple rib and spinal fractures under the scar, as well as more recent skull fractures, hemorrhaging and muscle damage to the area where the head connects to the body, according to Marine Mammal Center of...

Attempted gas theft at East Bay BART parking lot ignites dire destroying 6 vehicles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

By Tony Hicks | Bay City NewsIn an apparent gasoline theft gone very wrong, six cars were destroyed in an Antioch BART parking lot Thursday after someone took an electric drill to punch a hole in the first vehicle’s gas tank, a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District spokesman said.The drill apparently created sparks, which don’t mix well with gasoline. The result was leaking, burning gasoline traveling down the slight slope of the parking lot to catch five other vehicles on fire.Fire district spokesperson Steve Hill said firefighters were on scene four minutes after calls came in at 2:02 p.m. Thursday.By then, two cars were engulfed in flames and four more were on their way to being destroyed in the eBART parking lot, adjacent to Slatten Ranch Road.Investigators found the electric drill at the site. The suspect was gone by then.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | K-9 ‘Blaze’ safely locates missing East Bay boy with special needs Cr...

Join Us for Exciting Upcoming Events!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

Sponsored ContentAs the warm sunshine and coastal breeze welcome us into the heart of spring, we are thrilled to announce a series of upcoming events that will make your time here even more memorable. From breathtaking natural wonders to lively festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and get ready to embrace the excitement that awaits!The 37th Annual Classic Car Show at Pismo BeachEach year, The Classic at Pismo Beach attracts people and cars from all over the United States, with some coming from as far away as Alaska and even Australia. The show happens the first weekend in June, is open to all makes and models of cars, and is free to the public. Please join us June 2-4 here in Pismo for good times and classic rides.For more information visit: experiencepismobeach.com Open Gates at the Chapman EstateCome out and explore all that the Historic Chapman Estate has to offer from April-October. Open Gates is open to t...

Are fentanyl test strips the answer to stopping more deadly overdoses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

This article is part of the WTOP series, “Facing Down Fentanyl: Teens Confront Drug Danger.”This May 10, 2018 photo shows an arrangement of fentanyl test strips in New York. Sales of fentanyl test strips have exploded as a growing number of overdose-prevention programs hand them out to people who use illicit drugs. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)In the fight against fentanyl, harm reduction for those who use the drug is also an important part of the equation, experts say. Harm reduction puts a focus on reducing some safety and health issues that come with illegal drug use.One tool to make sure people using illicit drugs are not unknowingly consuming fentanyl is by providing fentanyl test strips, or FTS. The test strips allow someone to test a pill for the presence of fentanyl.The strips are becoming more available as states begin removing them from lists of known “drug paraphernalia.”In Maryland and Virginia, the test strips are legal, and in D.C. they have been decriminalized.One Bethesda...

Schmitt leads Giants against the Diamondbacks following 4-hit performance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

San Francisco Giants (17-20, fourth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (20-18, second in the NL West)Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.66 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 6.00 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -118, Diamondbacks -102; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Casey Schmitt’s four-hit game on Thursday.Arizona is 20-18 overall and 11-10 in home games. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .330 on-base percentage, the third-ranked percentage in the NL.San Francisco has a 7-10 record in road games and a 17-20 record overall. The Giants are 7-17 in games when they have given up at least one home run.Friday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker has nine home runs, nine walks and 28 RBI while hitting .275 for the Diamondbacks. Domini...

Review: Amazon series ‘The Power’ drops season finale in electrifying mosaic of literal ‘girl power’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:59:14 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley reviews 'The Power' on Amazon Prime Video $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); In 2016, readers were riveted by Naomi Alderman’s bestselling sci-fi novel “The Power.”Now, it’s a captivating TV drama that wraps up its first season this Friday on Amazon Prime Video.The series is set in our world but with one important sci-fi twist. On a seemingly ordinary day, young wo...