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Heavy rain aids in tempering B.C. wildfires in Shuswap, Okanagan regions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

Firefighters in British Columbia’s southern Interior continue to battle a number of major blazes, having been aided by ample rainfall that fell Wednesday over the Okanagan and Shuswap regions.BC Wildfire Service information officer Forrest Tower says one weather station near the eastern edge of the Bush Creek East wildfire near Chase received about 20 millimetres of rain in the last day.Tower says varying amounts of rainfall were also recorded on the wildfire’s western edge, which reached more than 15 millimetres, leading to a widespread diminishing of fire behaviour.Environment Canada had issued a severe thunderstorm watch late Tuesday for the Shuswap region — one of the hardest-hit fire zones — with Salmon Arm recording 12 millimetres of rain on that day, the biggest single-day total all year.Firefighters fighting the McDougall Creek wildfire near Kelowna report similar trends of heavy rain helping crews control the blazes, which have forced more than 25,000 people to ...

Fire burns North Austin complex; no one hurt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Fire crews are fighting a fire at a complex in North Austin Thursday morning. According to an Austin Fire Department social media post at 3:20 a.m., 3 units were on fire in the 8200 block of Sam Rayburn Drive. That is just north of Powell Lane which is northeast of U.S. 183 and northwest of Interstate 35.AFD said no one was hurt.

Daily horoscope for August 24, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions until 4:30 a.m. EDT today (1:30 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.Happy Birthday for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023:You have a sharp, critical mind that seeks the truth. Because of this, you’re quick to see the subtext. You are hard to fool. This is a fun-loving, wonderful year to socialize! Let your hair down. Loosen up a bit. Have fun and enjoy contacting old friends.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★Your desire to make improvements in your life is strong now. In particular, you want to improve your health and your productivity because you want to get a lot done. Since motivation is everything, expect success! Tonight: Explore!TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★This is a wonderful time to express your creative talents. You might do this in your personal life or in your job. You also might use this strong sense of purpose and energy to improve your game or your style in sports as well as your ability to w...

Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes: Statement by Vice President Jourová and Commissioner Reynders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

To commemorate the Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes on 23 August, Values and Transparency Vice President Věra Jourová (pictured) and Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, issued the following statement:“84 years ago, the signature of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact, followed by the start of the Second World War, opened one of the darkest chapters in European history. On this important date for the history of our continent, we honour the countless victims of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes. We reaffirm that their memory is not forgotten, and renew our commitment to do everything in our power to prevent such tragedies from ever being repeated."In February last year, however, Europe and the whole world watched in horror and disbelief as Vladimir Putin brought back war, persecution, and illegal occupation to our continent. Russia's state apparatus distorts history and spreads conspiracies to poison our democracies with malic...

Miss Manners: He insists on the grandchildren using this ridiculous name

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My father, with whom I do not have a close relationship, wishes to be called “Grandude” by his grandchildren.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: We cleared dinner, and then this guest walked in Advice | Miss Manners: The neighbors ask if this rich woman left me anything. She did, but I don’t want to tell them. Advice | Miss Manners: Our friend doesn’t have a husband but she still wants the big bedroom Advice | Miss Manners: Shouldn’t I be the one to decide if my kid is being rude? Advice | Miss Manners: The bride told me to lie to her fiance about why I can’t be ‘best woman’ He is not a “dude” in any sense of the word, which makes the entire thing seem like a mockery of him, and he demands respect in every other way.My siblings feel this is inherently disrespectful and that if he will not respect himself, their children sho...

Dear Abby: Was it illegal what she did with my brother’s body?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I have a family issue concerning the recent, untimely death of my only (younger) brother, who died of pneumonia in Georgia.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: My husband says I ruin his fun at parties, but I’m mortified by what he does Advice | Dear Abby: I don’t want my daughter’s bully in my house, and her mother is no help Advice | Dear Abby: I was taken aback by her appearance, and I hope my face didn’t give me away Advice | Dear Abby: My husband justifies his behavior by saying he doesn’t like boys Advice | Dear Abby: I find it obnoxious when my boyfriend preaches that I’m going to hell His wife had him cremated the following day instead of having a funeral. She didn’t inform his immediate family about it until it was over.Was that legal? And was it the right thing to do?— NO FAMILY CLOSUREDEAR N.F.C: Please accept my sympathy for the passin...

Goodbye Wahi. Montpellier turns to ‘Jordanian Messi’ to make up for the loss of prolific striker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

The departure of Elye Wahi looked like an omen for struggles to come at Montpellier.The striker had been piling up goals last season — 19 in 33 French league matches — drawing the interest of some big clubs in Europe before he ultimately joined rival Lens for an estimated 35 million euros ($38 million), the second biggest transfer in league history between two French clubs.And with forward Stephy Mavididi also leaving, Montpellier seemed in trouble.But knowing it could not keep the coveted Wahi one more season, Montpellier’s scouts had carefully planned their search for a replacement.Even before Wahi left last week, the family-owned soccer club in southern France signed two low-profile recruits to add spark up front. The moves brought instant rewards, with the pair taking the spotlight the last two weeks in France.Jordan winger Mousa Al Tamari, who was lured from Belgian club Leuven, and Akor Adams have teamed up to score five goals in Montpellier’s opening two games, wi...

Admiten a Argentina entre los seis nuevos miembros de los BRICS, anunció el presidente de Sudáfrica

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

(CNN) — Argentina fue invitada, junto con Irán, Arabia Saudita, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Egipto y Etiopía, a convertirse en nuevos miembros de pleno derecho de los BRICS, dijo este jueves el presidente de Sudáfrica, Cyril Ramaphosa.“Hemos decidido invitar a la República Argentina, la República Árabe de Egipto, la República Democrática Federal de Etiopía, la República Islámica de Irán, el Reino de Arabia Saudita y los Emiratos Árabes Unidos a convertirse en miembros plenos del BRICS. La membresía entrará en vigor a partir del primero de enero de 2024”, anunció Ramaphosa este jueves.ANÁLISIS | BRICS, un bloque económico clave amigo de Rusia, puede decidir expandirse. ¿Quién se beneficia?El anuncio fue hecho durante la cumbre del grupo de los BRICS celebrada esta semana en Johannesburgo. El grupo económico BRICS representa a las principales economías emergentes del mundo.El grupo de los BRICS está formado por Brasil, Rusia, India, China y Sudáfrica y muchos analistas esperaban...

Moscow court extends arrest of jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, reports state news agency

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — The arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges has been extended to Nov. 30, Russian state news agency Tass said. Gershkovich arrived at the Moscow court Thursday in a white prison van and was led out handcuffed, wearing jeans, sneakers and a shirt. Journalists outside the court were not allowed to witness the proceedings. Tass said they were held behind closed doors because details of the criminal case are classified.The prosecution had asked to extend his arrest from Aug. 30. He has appealed against the extensions to his detention.A 31-year-old U.S. citizen, Gershkovich was arrested Yekaterinburg while on a reporting trip in late March. Russia’s Federal Security Service said Gershkovich, “acting on the instructions of the American side, collected information constituting a state secret about the activities of one of the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex.” Gershkovich and his employer deny the allegations, and the...

Pirates start 4-game series against the Cubs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:42 GMT

Chicago Cubs (66-60, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (57-70, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Justin Steele (0-0); Pirates: TBDBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Chicago Cubs on Thursday to open a four-game series.Pittsburgh is 31-33 in home games and 57-70 overall. The Pirates are 28-51 in games when they have given up at least one home run.Chicago has gone 31-30 on the road and 66-60 overall. The Cubs have gone 32-18 in games when they did not give up a home run.Thursday’s game is the seventh time these teams match up this season. The Cubs have a 6-0 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has a .267 batting average to lead the Pirates, and has 26 doubles, four triples and 18 home runs. Ke’Bryan Hayes is 12-for-41 with a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.Nico Hoerner has 22 doubles, four triples, nine home runs and 61 RBI for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki is 12-fo...