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Bridge: Oct. 6, 2023

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

Cy the Cynic is a devout procrastinator. He says work is a noble endeavor, and some should always be saved for tomorrow. Cy’s tendency often helps him as declarer, when he waits to draw trumps.At four spades, Cy saw a possible loser in each suit, but he could hope to discard a heart from dummy on a second diamond winner. He took the ace of hearts, led a trump to his ace and returned a diamond. West won and led the queen of trumps.RE-ENTRYIf Cy wins and goes to the queen of diamonds, he has no quick re-entry to his hand. If he leads the ace and a second club, East wins and leads a heart to dummy. Then if Cy tries to return to his hand with a club ruff, West overruffs and cashes a heart for down one.Cy saw the problem: He procrastinated by letting West’s queen of trumps win. When West next led a second heart, the Cynic won, took the queen of diamonds, led a trump to his hand, threw dummy’s last heart on the ace of diamonds and ruffed his last heart in dummy. Making f...

Horoscopes Oct. 6, 2023: Elisabeth Shue, let go of the past

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Sisto, 49; Amy Jo Johnson, 53; Elisabeth Shue, 60; Britt Ekland, 81.Happy Birthday: Take the edge off, learn to relax and incorporate something into your routine that challenges you, stretches your imagination and satisfies your soul. Put things in perspective, address what bothers you and adjust your life. Take control of your happiness, choose not to let others interfere and take on a challenge that makes you feel good about yourself and your contributions. Let go of the past and declutter your life. Your numbers are 8, 12, 23, 27, 31, 40, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Let go of situations you cannot control, and put your focus where it counts. Recap what you’ve accomplished and set new goals that entice you. A partnership looks inviting, but before you consider such a venture, clear up anything that may cause a problem. 2 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put everything you’ve got into something meaningful to you. Refuse to tie up you...

Adam Wainwright easing into retirement with new puppy, TV work and more country music

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

Days after his playing career ended, Adam Wainwright is dealing with a pressing issue. A cute, fluffy one.Louie, a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy that was gifted to Wainwright by the St. Louis Cardinals — his only major league team — is at the center of a running family argument.“Everybody’s fighting on who’s holding him,” Wainwright said. “I’m a little worried he’s not going to learn how to walk here, if we can’t put him on the ground soon.”Working in walks for Louie is a different type of concern for Wainwright after 18 seasons in the majors — when walks of the bases-on-balls variety were more than a minor inconvenience. The 42-year-old right-hander finished his big league career with a 200-128 record and a 3.53 ERA.Wainwright’s playing days are over, but he isn’t exactly taking it easy in retirement. The Georgia native and his wife, Jenny, have five children; daughters Baylie Grace (17), Addison (14), Macy James (11) and Sadee Faith (5), along w...

Analysis: Rookie QB C.J. Stroud’s impressive start underscores silliness of pre-draft process

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here.____C.J. Stroud spent weeks leading into the NFL draft answering questions about a cognition test.Nobody cares how he scored anymore.Stroud’s impressive performance in the first four games proves the eye test is often a far better judge of talent. The former Ohio State star has led the Houston Texans (2-2) to consecutive wins while being named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Month.Stroud became only the sixth QB in NFL history to throw for at least 1,200 yards with no picks in the first four games of the season. The others all have Super Bowl rings: Aaron Rodgers (2020), Patrick Mahomes (2018 and ’19), Drew Brees (2018), Tom Brady (2015 and ’17) and Peyton Manning (2013).“It’s cool to be mentioned with those guys — they’re all legends, guys that I looked up to,” Stroud said. “It’s just letting me know that I have the opportunity to do something special and I’ve got to con...

Why a Colorado Powerball jackpot winner wouldn't get $1.4 billion

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — After more than 30 consecutive drawings without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has swelled to an estimated $1.4 billion. But if you're lucky enough to win during Saturday's drawing, you should know — you won't exactly be an instant billionaire. At its current size, the jackpot ranks as the third-largest in Powerball history, coming in behind a $2.04 billion jackpot hit last November in California and a $1.586 billion jackpot split by three tickets (California, Florida, and Tennessee) in 2016. It's also the fifth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history (though it could grow again before Saturday's drawing):$2.04 billion (Powerball): Nov. 7, 2022; California$1.602 billion (Mega Millions): Aug. 15, 2023; Florida$1.586 billion (Powerball): Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, Tennessee$1.537 billion (Mega Millions): Oct. 23, 2018; South Carolina$1.4 billion (Est. Powerball): Oct. 7, 2023$1.348 billion (Mega Millions): Jan. 13, 2023; Maine$1.337 billion (Meg...

Denver weather: Cooler Friday with frost, freeze warnings

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The workweek will finish off with gradual clearing skies and a chilly afternoon as highs stay in the upper 50s in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Chilly and cloudyA boundary moves in from the north on Friday, adding clouds for the first half of the day. ‘Turkey lady’ confronted while helping neighborhood birds cross the street Even with some afternoon sunshine, high temperatures will remain below average in the upper 50s. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Oct. 6 Weather tonight: Freeze warning, frost advisorySkies will be clearer overnight with light winds across the Front Range. Low temperatures on Friday night will dip into the mid-30s in the metro with freezing conditions across the plains. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Oct. 6 There are frost advisories along the Front Range from midnight Friday night through 9 a.m. Saturday. The Eastern Plains also have a freeze warning in effect from midnight through 9 a.m. Saturday.Pinpoint Weather: Fr...

You should buy this favorite Colorado candy for Halloween

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Not every house can give out full-sized candy bars on Halloween, but you can at least be the house that kids circle back to before bedtime. FOX31 looked into Colorado's favorite candy and here are the findings.CandyStore.com, a bulk candy store, tracked its sales from the past 16 years and looked at the data in the months leading up to Halloween to determine each state's favorite candy. In Colorado specifically, Milky Way bars sold the most. Hershey's Kisses and Twix followed in second and third place. Colorado is the state most obsessed with pumpkin spice However, Colorado's taste may be changing.FOX31 polled its readers, the majority from Colorado, about the best Halloween candy. After almost 500 responses, there was a clear winner.As of Oct. 5, at 9:00 a.m., Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were the fan favorite with 35% of the 467 votes. Best Halloween candy rated by FOX31 viewersReese's Peanut Butter Cups: 35%Snickers: 15%Candy Corn: 8%Twix: 7%Milky Way/Kit Kat: 5%M...

Fatal hit-and-run crash shuts down part of I-95 overnight in Oakland Park

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

In a tragic incident that unfolded around midnight Friday, a fatal hit-and-run crash forced the closure of a section of Interstate 95.The accident occurred just after the Oakland Park Boulevard, 31B exit, and left investigators and cleanup crews on the scene for hours.The crash led to the temporary closure of the I-95 northbound ramp at Oakland Park Boulevard, causing traffic disruptions in the area. Police have confirmed that the incident involved a fatal hit-and-run, but limited details have been released at this time.Early Friday morning, footage from the scene captured the aftermath as a gray car and a gray SUV, both with heavy damage, were loaded onto tow trucks for removal. The heavy police presence indicated the seriousness of the incident as authorities launched their investigation.As of now, there is no information available regarding the number of individuals involved or the circumstances surrounding this tragic hit-and-run. Authorities have been contacted for further deta...

Nice Weekend Weather Ahead Overall

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

Well this week has been dramatically nicer compared to last week with plenty of sunshine and dry conditions along with “not as humid” air ever since Tuesday. Thankfully, this trend continues into our weekend with high pressure and some dry air staying in control of our pattern.It is still rainy season, however, so it won’t be completely dry but rain chances will be below normal for this time of the year.This Friday, expect lots of sunshine with just a few spotty showers possible in the afternoon and evening. Record highs could be tied or broken in Miami, Marathon and Key West!Expect lots of sunshine through much of the day on Saturday, with just the chance for a few late-day showers. Record heat will be possible with highs in the low 90s at most locations, and it will feel hotter with the higher humidity.Sunday is looking fairly similar as Saturday. The only exception is that there will be a few more clouds and temperatures may be a touch lower as a weak front ente...

ABC: Trump allegedly discussed sensitive nuclear submarine information with a Mar-a-Lago member

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:44:05 GMT

(CNN) — Former President Donald Trump allegedly discussed potentially sensitive information about US nuclear submarines with a member of his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, following his presidency, ABC reported Thursday.The member is Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt, sources told ABC. A source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that Pratt, who had a close relationship with Trump when he occupied the Oval Office, was interviewed by the special counsel probing Trump’s retention of classified documents after leaving office. Another source told CNN’s Kristen Holmes that Pratt is on the list of potential witnesses for when the trial begins.Sources told ABC that Pratt allegedly went on to share the information he received from the former president during an April 2021 meeting with “more than a dozen foreign officials, several of his own employees, and a handful of journalists.”ABC also reported that according to sources, a former Mar-a-Lago employee...