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Canada’s Chrystia Freeland shares her biggest fear for Ukraine

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

Chrystia Freeland is not worried about Ukrainian resolve. She’s worried about the rest of the West.Freeland, Canada’s deputy prime minister and at times a key global player in the multilateral sanctions campaign against Russia, was asked at the Aspen Security Forum on Friday what concerns her most about the war on Ukraine.“My biggest fear for Ukraine, actually, is us,” she said during an armchair conversation with POLITICO editor-in-chief Matthew Kaminski. “I worry about … our collective ability to stay the course.”Freeland said her anxiety has consistently been tempered by public support in Canada and like-minded nations for Ukraine’s war effort.“Political leaders have been surprised on the upside by the commitment of their own citizens to support Ukraine,” she said. “People don’t have to come to the Aspen Security Forum to understand there are basic principles at stake. This is democracy versus dictatorship. This is the right of people to defend the sovereignty of their own border...

A 5-run 1st inning and poor defense hurt Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox in a 9-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

The first inning has not been kind to Lance Lynn this season.It was another tough first for the Chicago White Sox starter Friday against the Minnesota Twins. And the defense didn’t help the cause.Alex Kirilloff and Byron Buxton homered during a five-run first as the Twins defeated the Sox 9-4 in front of 31,339 at Target Field.The Sox had a chance to get out of the inning with significantly less damage.With one out, Edouard Julien hit a liner off the left-field wall and tried to take second. Andrew Benintendi’s throw was there in plenty of time, but Elvis Andrus couldn’t hold on to the ball and Julien was safe. Andrus was given an error on the play.Kirilloff followed with a home run, giving the Twins a 2-1 lead.Max Kepler reached on an infield hit when Andrus ranged to the hole, fielded but couldn’t make a throw. Matt Wallner walked and Buxton hit a first-pitch fastball over the wall for a three-run homer.“It was a long first inning, but at the same tim...

Sick of hearing about record heat? Scientists say those numbers paint the story of a warming world

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

The summer of 2023 is behaving like a broken record about broken records.Nearly every major climate-tracking organization proclaimed June the hottest June ever. Then July 4 became the globe’s hottest day, albeit unofficially, according to the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer. It was quickly overtaken by July 5 and July 6. Next came the hottest week, a tad more official, stamped into the books by the World Meteorological Organization and the Japanese Meteorological Agency.With a summer of extreme weather records dominating the news, meteorologists and scientists say records like these give a glimpse of the big picture: a warming planet caused by climate change. It’s a picture that comes in the vibrant reds and purples representing heat on daily weather maps online, in newspapers and on television.Beyond the maps and the numbers are real harms that kill. More than 100 people have died in heat waves in the United States and India so far this summer. Records are cruc...

Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants’ lives

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Migrants in Tunisia’s port city of Sfax who are aiming to make Europe their new home are now sharing the burden and the blame for escalating tensions deeply tinged with racism, amid the fears of European leaders who are trying to stanch the numbers of people arriving at their shores.The antagonism that exploded this month in Sfax between Tunisians and mainly Black sub-Saharan migrants are widely seen as a turning point in how this North African nation deals with the issue of migration — and an opportunity to be seized by Europe. Hundreds of migrants have drowned at sea trying to reach Italy in fragile boats, but now migrants awaiting their chance to cross the Mediterranean cower in fear, some beaten or bused by authorities to new destinations, others dumped in the desert.A meeting this week in Tunis of human rights activists from North Africa, West Africa and Europe denounced a summit on migration this Sunday in Rome, saying its goal is to pursue an anti-migran...

Daily horoscope for July 22, 2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 9:30 p.m. EDT today (6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.Happy Birthday for Saturday, July 22, 2023:You are action oriented. You want to make things happen; you want to get things done. You value independence and self-sufficiency. This year is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to let go of people, places and possessions that are holding you back.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★Think twice before making decisions today, because you’re impulsive, and today there’s an element of confusion or indecision present. Therefore, if you make a quick decision without thinking about it carefully, you could have regrets later. Forewarned is forearmed. Tonight: Socialize.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★Parents must be vigilant with their kids today, especially with water hazards, poisons or contaminated food. Keep your eyes open and know where they are. This is a poor day...

Miss Manners: Should I reveal my suspicions about how my ex died?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I found out through friends that my ex-husband had passed on. We had not been in touch for many years, though I had kept track of him through the internet.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I was appalled by her request for her daughter’s birthday Advice | Miss Manners: Were these women being rude in the restaurant, or did I go too far? Advice | Miss Manners: Do we have to ask our neighbors before we use their trash can? Advice | Miss Manners: My husband can pull off this excuse, but it sounds shady coming from me Advice | Miss Manners: I failed the bride by not ejecting this guest on sight I wrote a condolence note to his brother, saying I was glad things had seemed to be going well for my ex prior to his passing. His brother wrote back and said that that wasn’t the case, and also that his heart had just stopped and they’d probably never know why he died.My immed...

I-95 express lane extension expected to reduce congestion between northern and southern Virginia

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

A new extension of the 95 Express Lanes will partially open next month, hopefully allowing more vehicles to quickly travel from Stafford County and Fredericksburg to Northern Virginia.The Virginia Department of Transportation and Transurban North America announced the 10-mile extension running just south of Route 610 to Route 17 in Stafford County to reduce congestion along the Interstate 95 corridor.Amanda Baxter, senior vice president of the Virginia Market & Operations for Transurban North America, said the infrastructure company is delivering “faster, safer travel to Stafford and Fredericksburg” with the extension.“Whether commuting to work or road tripping with the family, the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension offers travelers 10 more miles of a stress-free, reliable drive — providing 66% more capacity during peak periods and moving 30% more people along the Main Street of the East Coast,” Baxter said.Reversible express lanes will continue to...

Live updates | Break out the brellies! British Open soaked by rain

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Break out the brellies! The third round of the British Open begins with steady rain and fairways dotted with various umbrellas at Royal Liverpool. The gallery was as robust as ever for the northwest of England, and there was plenty to watch on Saturday morning.Brian Harman starts the day with a five-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood. They don’t tee off until the middle of the afternoon.Rickie Fowler and Robert MacIntyre are in the lead group. They’re followed immediately by the likes of Adam Scott and Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Cantlay.Scheffler had to birdie the 18th from a bunker on Friday evening to make the cut. He has yet to finish worse than 12th all year.___WHAT TO KNOW— Harman builds a 5-shot lead at British Open.— Tommy Fleetwood keeps alive English hopes of an Open champion.— Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith rally to make British Open cut; Morikawa not so lucky.— Justin Thomas goes from England to Minnesota to save his ...

Braves bring 1-0 series lead over Brewers into game 2

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

Atlanta Braves (63-33, first in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (54-44, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Allan Winans (0-0); Brewers: Adrian Houser (3-2, 3.79 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -138, Brewers +117; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves meet the Milwaukee Brewers leading the series 1-0.Milwaukee has a 54-44 record overall and a 26-22 record at home. The Brewers have a 34-13 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Atlanta has a 63-33 record overall and a 31-14 record on the road. The Braves have gone 28-10 in games when they did not allow a home run.Saturday’s game is the second time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: William Contreras has 18 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 37 RBI while hitting .277 for the Brewers. Christian Yelich is 12-for-42 with six doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.Ozzie Albies has 17 dou...

Marlins aim to stop 7-game slide, take on the Rockies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:53:42 GMT

Colorado Rockies (38-59, fifth in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (53-46, third in the NL East)Miami; Saturday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Chase Anderson (0-4, 6.26 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Marlins: Johnny Cueto (0-1, 9.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, one strikeout)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -168, Rockies +143; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins will try to end their seven-game losing streak when they take on the Colorado Rockies.Miami has a 53-46 record overall and a 30-19 record in home games. The Marlins are 28-8 in games when they did not allow a home run.Colorado is 38-59 overall and 15-33 on the road. The Rockies have the eighth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .251.Saturday’s game is the sixth meeting between these teams this season. The Rockies are ahead 4-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has three home runs, 29 walks and 46 RBI while hitting .373 for the Marlins. Jean Segura is 14-for-40 with a double, a ...