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Ask Amy: They kept talking during the minute of silence. What should I have done?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

Dear Amy: I was on an Alaskan cruise in September. On Sept. 11 the ship made an announcement at about noon that we would have a minute of silence to commemorate 9/11.I was in the dining area. Within a few seconds there was silence among most of the hundreds of people there, many of whom were probably not Americans.At the table adjacent to me was a family (who were not speaking English) who continued to talk among themselves.I was tempted to walk over with an image of the World Trade Center on my phone to explain what was going on without speaking.However, I did not do anything but reverently bow my head as the minute passed. They continued to talk during the whole observance.Should I have taken some action?If I was visiting a country where I did not know the language and everyone was suddenly silent I would have followed the crowd and been silent myself.– Alaskan TravelerDear Traveler: If you are traveling in a country where you don’t speak or understand the language, announcements ...

Harriette Cole: I outed a cheating husband, and I didn’t expect the repercussions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently found out that my friend’s husband has been cheating on her.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: It’s hard to resist getting even with my no-show friend Advice | Harriette Cole: It seems like my co-workers are avoiding me. Is it because of how I got hired? Advice | Harriette Cole: When she acted puzzled about my marriage, it got me thinking Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m wondering if his new wife is the reason he won’t see me Advice | Harriette Cole: People say I’m clairvoyant, but in this case it didn’t help me When I had all the facts and knew with 100% certainty that he was cheating, I decided to tell her about his infidelity. I presented her with all the factual evidence, and she believed it.Unfortunately, my friend ultimately decided that it wasn’t a big deal. She confronted him about it, and they worked it out. Now her husband d...

What’s open, closed on Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day 2023 in DC area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

FILE - A sign is held aloft during an Indigenous Peoples Day march, Oct. 9, 2017, in Seattle. Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, through ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the United States will come two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)(AP/Elaine Thompson) FILE - A sign is held aloft during an Indigenous Peoples Day march, Oct. 9, 2017, in Seattle. Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, through ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the United States will come two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Ind...

Following fatal shooting of teen, some Prince George’s Co. residents will get free home security cameras

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

Earlier this year, the Prince George’s County Council passed a new law called the “Jayz Law,” in honor of 13-year-old Jayz Agnew, who was shot and killed while raking leaves in the front yard of his Temple Hills, Maryland, home almost a year ago.No one on his street had any home security cameras pointed outside, and the teenager’s killers have still not been found.The law aims to provide county residents with rebates if they install new cameras and store the footage, with the goal of helping police by providing video of crimes. Initial concerns about funding were resolved and the county budgeted $250,000 for the program.Months later, the program still hasn’t launched yet and it’s not clear when it will. Now, some members of the county council are taking matters into their own hands.On Friday, District 7 Council member Krystal Oriadha announced she had secured a grant with a nonprofit group called Community on the Frontlines, which will be providin...

Swiatek ends Gauff’s 16-match winning streak to advance to China Open final

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — Second-ranked Iga Swiatek ended Coco Gauff’s 16-match winning streak as she advanced to the China Open final with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 victory over the U.S. Open champion on Saturday.It was the 19-year-old Gauff’s first loss since the quarterfinals in Montreal, a span that included titles in Cincinnati and at Flushing Meadows.Swiatek will meet fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina or Liudmila Samsonova, who play later Saturday, in the final. The Polish player made just four unforced errors in the first set, keeping consistent pressure on Gauff’s serve, and made a decisive break at 3-1 to ease through the set in 40 minutes.Swiatek maintained her vice-like grip on the match, breaking Gauff at the start of the second set to lead 2-0. A medical timeout to have Gauff’s right shoulder assessed didn’t break Swiatek’s momentum as she closed it out to extend her head-to-head record against her rival to 8-1. “I’m really happy with my performance,” Swiatek said. “It...

Netanyahu tells Israel “We are at war,” his first remarks since Hamas launched unprecedented attack on Israel

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Netanyahu tells Israel “We are at war,” his first remarks since Hamas launched unprecedented attack on Israel.Source

Bangladesh spins out Afghanistan for 156, Sri Lanka fields against South Africa at World Cup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

Bangladesh’s spinners bowled out Afghanistan for a below-par 156 at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz and captain Shakib Al Hasan combined to take six wickets as Afghanistan was dismissed in 37.2 overs, the last three wickets falling without a run being added.Top-scorer Rahmanullah Gurbaz (47) and Ibrahim Zadran (22) put on 47 for the first wicket, but Gurbaz’s dismissal in the 26th over ignited a collapse after he holed out in the deep while attempting a big shot against left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman’s slower ball.Afghanistan has picked three frontline spinners in its side, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.Ahead of the day-night game in Delhi, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against South Africa. Sri Lanka has arrived at the World Cup without injured leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, while skipper Dasun Shanaka is also struggling with his batting.Sri Lanka will be relying on young left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalag...

Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in NLDS Game 1

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (90-72, second in the NL East during the regular season) vs. Atlanta Braves (104-58, first in the NL East during the regular season)Atlanta; Saturday, 6:07 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (4-6, 4.18 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 119 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Strider (20-5, 3.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 281 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -208, Phillies +173; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies square off in Game 1 of the NLDS.Atlanta has gone 52-29 in home games and 104-58 overall. Braves hitters are batting a collective .276, the best team batting average in the NL.Philadelphia has a 90-72 record overall and a 41-40 record in road games. The Phillies are 44-16 in games when they hit at least two home runs.The teams meet Saturday for the 14th time this season. The Braves are ahead 8-5 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 35 doubles, four triples and 41 home runs for the Braves...

Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks in NLDS Game 1

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (100-62, first in the NL West during the regular season)Los Angeles; Saturday, 9:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (12-8, 3.39 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 187 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (13-5, 2.46 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 137 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -202, Diamondbacks +169; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS.Los Angeles has gone 53-28 at home and 100-62 overall. The Dodgers have the second-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .456.Arizona has a 41-40 record in road games and an 84-78 record overall. The Diamondbacks have a 31-14 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.The teams square off Saturday for the 14th time this season. The Dodgers lead the season series 8-5.TOP PERFORMERS: Mookie Betts has 40 doubles, a triple and 39 home runs ...

Heat, Sunshine and Some Showers this Weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:12 GMT

The weather pattern overall remains fairly nice this weekend following a great stretch of weather this week.A weak front is heading south across Florida, which will lead to a gradual increase in rain chances, however.On Saturday, the main story will be the heat with record high temperatures possible in spots, especially in Marathon, with forecast highs in the low to mid 90s.Skies will feature a mix of sun and clouds paired with the potential for a few, late-day, passing showers across the mainland.This very weak front will then be entering the region of South Florida on Sunday, so rain chances will be a higher at a 40-50% chance.Like Saturday, lots of dry time is expected with sunshine and patchy clouds. The best chance for seeing some rain or a thunderstorm will be from the mid-afternoon through early-evening hours.By Monday, this front will either start to stall right across South Florida or just to our south. Regardless, winds should be more out of the north by then, which should...