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Daily horoscope for May 24, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT today (2 a.m. to 8 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Cancer to Leo.Happy Birthday for Wednesday, May 24, 2023:You are curious, clever and interested in everything. You’re also interested in people, which is why you like to be up on whatever is happening around you. Take inventory of your life this year. It’s time to let go of people, places and things that have held you back.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★It’s important to remember that patience is the antidote to anger, especially on a day like today. Sports events, romantic relationships and parents’ relationships with their kids are classic areas where it’s easy to lose it. Be patient. Tonight: Relax.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★Despite the chaos and increased activity on the homefront, take a deep breath and think of the best way to handle dealing with family, relatives and whatever is going on at home. Be calm; you need...

Russian governor says Ukrainian 'saboteurs' cross border, entering Russian territory

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said on Monday (22 May) that a Ukrainian "sabotage group" had entered Russian territory in the Graivoron district bordering Ukraine and was being repelled by Russian security forces.Unverified reports of attacks well past midnight on the main town of the region bordering Ukraine were posted on social media. Reports on some channels said the local headquarters of the interior ministry and FSB security service had been targeted.The Ukrainian outlet Hromadske cited Ukrainian military intelligence as saying two armed Russian opposition groups, the Liberty of Russia Legion and the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), were carrying out the attack.Hromadske said both were composed of Russian nationals committed to fighting the Kremlin authorities. Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted that Kyiv was "watching the events in the Belgorod region" but was not involved.The Liberty of Russia Legion is a Ukraine-based Russian militia led by Rus...

Miss Manners: Is it OK to use social media to tell the truth about my neighbors?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our new neighbors are well-known for being troublemakers. We are maintaining a cold and distant relationship with them, due to their famously disrespectful ways, and we have already been warned they are gossiping about us because of this.I had to request intervention from the police due to them constantly blocking the entrance to my garage.I need to know if there is something polite I can write in my social media feed, which they follow, to the effect of, “The original homeowners are always remembered for their excellent behavior, respect, good boundaries and friendly relations — things that the new owners are completely lacking.”Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I let the hostess know I was angry at her. Was I rude? Advice | Miss Manners. Yes, she’s a service dog. No, I won’t tell you why I need her. Advice | Miss Manners: Would the wedding gift my husband suggested be an insult? A...

Dear Abby: She led my husband into debauchery. Should I trust him not to stray again?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I married a recovering addict, and for years he did great. We made a lovely home and family together.Then one of my husband’s drug buddies (a woman) resurfaced. My husband had an affair, went down that nasty road again and did some very cruel things to destroy our marriage. We have been married 19 years and separated for the last three, with a divorce pending.My husband now wants to make amends. He’s in a rehab program, but I’m reluctant. We have been on a few dates, and I have real concerns about what will happen when we run into the other woman.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: She says I can’t see my aunt, and her reasons don’t make sense Advice | Dear Abby: The photos my son’s wife posts make me worry for their marriage Advice | Dear Abby: I can’t forgive myself for not watching my husband’s TV show with him Advice | Dear Abby: My mom dressed me funny, and it s...

How Arlington National Cemetery is prepping for a busy Memorial Day weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

Preparations are well underway at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for the busy Memorial Day weekend ahead.It’s Flags-In on Thursday afternoon. The public is invited to watch soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment carry out a more than 60 year tradition, placing American flags at each headstone.Along with Chris Belland, CEO of Historic Tours of America, Michael Stivala, president and CEO of Suburban Propane, placed a wreath at the grave site of President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday.Suburban Propane has an unusual connection to the 60-year history of the Kennedy grave site at Arlington.“In 1963, Jackie Kennedy, as a last minute decision, wanted to have the eternal flame at the grave site and it was about a day or so before the burial ceremony,” Stivala said.In the dark days following the presidential assassination in Dallas, with little time before the state funeral, the White House contacted Suburban’s facility in Rockville, Maryland.“We were ...

Reportan incendio en refinería Lázaro Cárdenas de Veracruz

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

(CNN) — La Secretaría de Protección Civil de Veracruz informó este miércoles a través de un comunicado que se registró un incendio en las instalaciones de la refinería Lázaro Cárdenas del Río, en la Colonia Obrera de Minatitlán, México.El incendio fue atendido por personal de Pemex, y se coordinan en el lugar del siniestro elementos de PC Estatal y municipales de Coatzacoalcos, Jáltipan y Minatitlán. Preliminar de incendio en instalaciones de PEMEX de Minatitlán A las 22:20 hrs se registra un incendio en las instalaciones de la Refinería Lázaro Cárdenas del Río en la Colonia Obrera de Minatitlán.— Secretaría de Protección Civil de Veracruz (@PCEstatalVer) May 24, 2023Las autoridades informaron que se logró evacuar a todo el personal y no se reportan heridos, al mismo tiempo que se consiguió controlar el fuego en la refinería.Hasta el momento se desconoce la razón del inicio del fuego en la refinería.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros....

La muerte de un viceministro ruso a su regreso de Cuba es el último incidente inexplicable que involucra a las élites de Moscú

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

(CNN) — Un político ruso murió, hasta el momento, por causas desconocidas después de enfermarse en un avión este sábado, la última de una serie de muertes misteriosas entre las élites rusas.El viceministro de Ciencia y Educación Superior de Rusia, Pyotr Kucherenko, de 46 años, murió este sábado cuando regresaba de un viaje a Cuba, informó el Ministerio.“Kucherenko se sentía mal mientras viajaba en un avión con una delegación rusa que regresaba de un viaje de negocios a Cuba. El avión aterrizó en la ciudad de Mineralnye Vody, donde los médicos intentaron ayudar”, dijo el ministerio en un comunicado publicado en su sitio web, y agregó que el ministro no pudo ser salvado.La familia de Kucherenko dijo que su muerte pudo deberse a una afección cardíaca, pero este miércoles se realizará un examen forense, según la emisora estatal Zvezda.Hablando con periodistas este martes, el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, dijo que no estaba al tanto de la causa de la muerte de Kucherenko.El ...

Billions of robocalls from a single provider? What DC-area attorneys general are suing over

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

Top legal officials in 49 states accused a voice-over-internet service provider of “initiating and facilitating” billions of illegal robocalls, including some that allegedly used spoofed numbers made to look like they originated in government or law enforcement agencies.Michael D. Lansky, LLC, also doing business as Avid Telecom, now faces a lawsuit over its operations that allegedly included sending or transmitting 7.5 billion calls to numbers on the federal Do Not Call Registry.According to D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, 8.6 million of the calls were placed to District residents.In Virginia, Attorney General Jason Miyares alleged that more than 325 million calls were made to residents and that scam calls about the Social Security Administration, Medicare and employment were among those made or transmitted.All of the allegations focus on calls made or transmitted between 2018 and 2023.According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, the complaint stated that Avid Telecom...

Diamondbacks take 4-game road win streak into game against the Phillies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (29-20, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (22-26, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Wednesday, 1:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (6-2, 2.95 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (0-1, 10.50 ERA, 2.67 WHIP, eight strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -118, Phillies -101; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Philadelphia Phillies looking to extend a four-game road winning streak.Philadelphia has gone 13-10 at home and 22-26 overall. The Phillies have gone 10-3 in games when they hit at least two home runs.Arizona has a 15-10 record in road games and a 29-20 record overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .330 on-base percentage, the eighth-best percentage in MLB play.The matchup Wednesday is the third meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Castellanos has 16 doubles and five home runs for the Phillies. Bryson Stott is 12-for-39 ...

Cubs play the Mets leading series 1-0

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:47:55 GMT

New York Mets (25-24, second in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (21-26, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (4-2, 3.77 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Cubs: Marcus Stroman (3-4, 3.05 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -118, Mets -101; over/under is 6 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs face the New York Mets with a 1-0 series lead.Chicago has a 21-26 record overall and a 12-11 record at home. The Cubs have gone 18-11 in games when they record at least eight hits.New York is 13-15 on the road and 25-24 overall. The Mets are 18-9 in games when they record at least eight hits.The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 13 doubles, four home runs and 19 RBI for the Cubs. Christopher Morel is 14-for-41 with two doubles and eight home runs over the last 10 games.Pete Alonso has 18 home runs, 24 walks and 43 RBI while hitting .230 for the Mets. Starling Marte is...