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Canada joins other G7 nations to impose new Russian sanctions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The G7 Leaders’ Summit kicked off on Friday in Hiroshima with Canada joining other members to announce new sanctions on Russia, as well as new funding to guard against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.Leaders of G7 countries released a joint statement reaffirming their support for Ukraine and announcing further sanctions on Russia.“We are renewing our commitment to provide the financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support Ukraine requires for as long as it takes,” the statement says. “We are imposing further sanctions and measures to increase the costs to Russia and those who are supporting its war effort.” Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new sanctions Canada was imposing in short remarks made to media. “Today, Canada’s announcing more than 70 new sanctions focused on people who are supporting a Russia’s illegal military action and complicit in human rights violations,”...

How long can the show go on? 7 more rock acts we may not see in concert again

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

Back in February, I wrote a pair of columns about 14 aging superstar musical acts and the likelihood we’d see them play the metro again. It proved to be a hit with readers, so I’m back with more.Here’s a look at seven senior acts and the chances we’ve already seen the last of them in concert.The WhoRoger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who In Concert – New York, NY at Madison Square Garden on March 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)Ages: Roger Daltrey, 79; Pete Townshend, 77.Last seen: Sept. 6, 2019; Xcel Energy Center.The dirt: The Who was one of the biggest bands in the world in the early ’70s. But the 1978 death of drummer Keith Moon and a 1979 crowd crush at a Cincinnati concert that killed 11 fans were the first steps toward the end of the band. Townshend, Daltrey and bassist John Entwistle went on to make two albums with drummer Kenney Jones, but Townshend decided it was time to call it a day. They launched a farewell tour in 1982 ...

A Ramsey County deputy’s widow had her mortgage paid off. Now she wants to help other first responders.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

Jessica and Dallas Edeburn put a lot of thought into the house they bought together — they wanted to live near both their families and they refinished “every single inch of it” with personal touches to make the home their own.They planned on raising their son there, but now Jessica Edeburn is doing it on her own.Dallas Edeburn, 30, died suddenly of an undiagnosed heart condition last summer. He was a Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy who was in the news in 2021 because he was seriously injured when a suspect smashed into his squad car, causing it to roll over five times; a deputy and officer pulled him out of the squad before it went up in flames.In the months since Dallas died, in all of Jessica Edeburn’s grief, she’s also been surrounded by people supporting her. She said she’s been overwhelmed by it, especially being selected by the nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which is paying off the remainder of her mortgage.The Edeburns’ o...

Rabies vaccination clinic to be held in Glenville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Schenectady County will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for cats, ferrets, and dogs in Glenville on June 10. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Road. It is free to county residents. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Cats and ferrets must be in carriers, and dogs must be leashed. Residents must register online for an appointment, or call (518) 386-2818. “Summer is right around the corner and with that comes more potential for your pets to be exposed to bats and other wild animals,” said Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich, Chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services Committee. “Now is the time to take advantage of our free drive-thru rabies clinic to make sure your pets are safe from this serious, fatal disease.” Woofstock Music Festival returns for the second year In 2022, Schenectady County vaccinated a total of 272 dogs and 165 ...

Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

Southern Europe is braced for a summer full of ferocious dry weather. Some regions are already experiencing water shortages, and farmers expect their lowest yields in years.Climate change is making the region hotter, and years of droughts have depleted the groundwater reserves. In Spain, southern France and Italy, the soils are bone dry. Low river and reservoir level are threatening hydropower production this summer.Scientists warn that Europe will experience another brutal summer as temperatures rise. Last year, Europe experienced its hottest on record, which fueled a drought European Union scientists said was the worse in at least 500 years.Spain has been the worst affected by the crisis so far this year.Jorge Olcina is a professor of geography at the University of Alicante in Spain. He said that "the situation of drought will worsen this summer".At this stage, there's also little chance that rain will resolve the drought. Olcina explained that at this time of year, "the only thin...

Bridge: May 19, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

A club player came to me as discouraged as a farmer suffering through a late-summer drought.“I make so many mistakes I should start calling them ‘traditions,'” he told me.At four spades, my friend won the first heart with the king and took the A-K of trumps, hoping for a 2-2 break. East threw a heart. Declarer next led the ace and a low diamond.“West won,” South said, “and cashed his high trump. Then I could ruff one diamond in dummy, but I lost another diamond and a club. I think what I learn from my mistakes is how to make the same ones again.”HIGH TRUMPSouth can win the first heart in dummy, cash one high trump, then duck a diamond. If West leads a second trump, South wins, takes the ace of diamonds, ruffs a diamond and comes to his king of hearts to ruff his last diamond, losing a trump, a club and a diamond.If instead West leads a second heart, South wins and leads the ace and a second club to set up a link with his hand. He loses only ...

Ask Amy: I smile when I think how shocked she’ll be when my will is read

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

Dear Amy: As an older male I have seen fundamental changes in all types of relationships.One change is a reduction in work ambition. Some people choose “quiet quitting” – to do as little as possible and still keep their job.I see “quiet quitting” in relationships as well, and my daughter has chosen to quietly quit her relationship with me.She seems happy to see me when we get together (rarely) and there is always a “love you” somewhere – but that’s it.Her mother and I got divorced 15 years ago when my kids were teenagers. They lived with her full time. I know that my ex does her best to poison their relationship with me.My daughter and her husband never proactively contact me or offer to get together, even though I live nearby.I suggest that they come to my home to celebrate my birthday – but it never happens.She and her husband had Easter dinner with her mother, but she didn’t even bother to give me a “Happy Easter” phone call.She even had her mother give her away at her wedding, e...

Harriette Cole: My friend is too lenient in her parenting, and I don’t want advice from her

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have found myself in an uncomfortable situation with a friend of mine.We both have children, but my friend seems to be too lenient when it comes to parenting. Lately, she has been giving me unsolicited advice about my own child — with whom I have a great relationship. I appreciate her concern, but her constant input makes me feel undermined as a parent.I understand that she may have good intentions, but it’s important for her to recognize that every parent-child relationship is different. How can I approach this situation without jeopardizing our friendship?Back OffDEAR BACK OFF: Tell your friend you need to talk to her about something serious. If you can be face to face, that is best.Point out that you have noticed that the two of you obviously love your children very much, but your parenting styles are very different. You have chosen to keep your thoughts to yourself about how she parents her child. For whatever reason, she has not been able to extend...

Player of the Week: West Springfield’s Teresa Hines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

Each week, WTOP is picking one student athlete to be featured on air and online as our Player of the Week. This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is Teresa Hines of West Springfield High School in Virginia.Tess is a precision rifle athlete at West Springfield High School and on a travel rifle team called the Arlington Optimist Acorns. A senior now, she started shooting in her freshman year using both a precision air rifle as well as a smallbore rifle.She is nationally ranked and has participated three times in Junior Olympic competitions, while also shooting regularly at national level competition.This past January, she won the Virginia State Championship in smallbore (women) and air rifle (men and women).Tess won the individual regional championship in the Potomac High School League, breaking the range record in the process.WTOP’s Player of the Week is sponsored by:Are you the parent of an outstanding student athlete? Or do you know a student athlete who deserves recognition? Ch...

Prince William County teenager served murder charge while in court for something else

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:33 GMT

A now-18-year-old man has been charged with murder in a deadly November shooting that happened in Dumfries, Virginia, according to police in William County.The Dumfries teenager was 17 years old at the time of the Nov. 12 shooting. Prince William County police said it happened in the area of Morgan Court and Old Triangle Road just after 5:30 a.m.Officers arrived at the scene to find Demetrious Graham, 44, of Woodbridge, shot dead in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. The teenager sought Graham out after a dispute that happened at a nearby residence involving a family member, according to police.After surveillance footage was released in an attempt to find the teenage suspect, police said they were able to identify him and charge him while he was in court for an unrelated matter on Thursday.The now-18-year-old is charged as a juvenile with murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a juvenile.Police did not identify the teen, who is being hel...