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Ask Amy: A large loan outlasts the lender

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband “George” lent our friend “Steve” $60,000.George died several months after the loan was made.Steve then ran into some hard times.He has repaid $30,000, with a commitment to repay the remaining amount.It’s been two years now, with no mention of making a payment.Steve is back on his feet and has been able to take several nice vacations. Any suggestions on how to nicely bring up the debt owed?We have many mutual friends, so I haven’t/can’t discuss this with anyone.I am on a fixed income and would appreciate the payment and would also like to keep the friendship.— LenderDear Lender: Keeping the friendship is very much up to the person who owes you money. As it is, your friendship is compromised because you are both avoiding discussing the money he owes your husband’s estate.Given the large amount owed, I assume you have an agreement on paper.Related ArticlesAsk Amy | Ask Amy: Photoshop can’t “fix” this awkward picture Ask Amy |...

Status of the artist: Improve working conditions of artists and cultural workers 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

MEPs have adopted a proposal for an EU framework to improve the living and working conditions for cultural and creative workers, EMPL.In a draft legislative initiative, adopted by 43 votes to five and three abstentions, MEPs highlight the precarious working conditions and uncertain legal status for artists and other professionals in the cultural and creative sectors (CCS) in several European countries, and request legislative tools to address the issue.MEPs say the work of CCS professionals is often characterised by high cross-border mobility, while at the same time there is no easy portability of their social security entitlements.. They also stress that the gaps between national social systems, national definitions of artists and other rules create unfair conditions.The legislative initiativeThe report calls for the creation of a legal EU framework to improve the social and professional conditions in the CCS. This framework would include:- a directive on decent working conditions ...

Brock Purdy concussion: A look at Darnold’s backup history and the 49ers’ reserve QB performance under Shanahan

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

Brock Purdy is in the NFL’s concussion protocol and the 49ers may again have to turn to their backup quarterback, who is Sam Darnold this season.Darnold arrived in the offseason after Jimmy Garoppolo, the No. 2 last season, left for the Raiders in free agency as the 49ers picked Brock Purdy, last year’s third-stringer, as their new starter.The quarterback injury carousel is not a device unfamiliar around the league, but the 49ers’ version brings particular intrigue because of its history: Steve Young supplanted Joe Montana; Colin Kaepernick took over for Alex Smith; and Purdy replaced Garoppolo and Trey Lance.So, what can fans expect if Purdy is unable to start Sunday’s game against the Bengals?The 49ers have been positive since training camp about Darnold learning coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense, but there isn’t much to parse from this regular season: He is 1-of-1 passing for 1 yard. In the preseason, he was 22-of-33 for 282 yards, two touchdowns a...

BYU faces 3rd consecutive Big 12 backup QB at No. 7 Texas. OSU’s Gordon goes for another 100

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

Things to watch in the Big 12 Conference in Week 9:GAME OF THE WEEKBYU (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) at No. 7 Texas (6-1, 3-1). The Longhorns are coming off a shaky performance and starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is recovering from a sprained throwing shoulder. That sets up BYU to face an opponent’s backup quarterback for the third game in a row. Texas still controls its path to the Big 12 championship game, and potentially the College Football Playoff if it can avoid a second loss. The Longhorns led 21-0 early last week and held on for a 31-24 win after Houston’s fourth-down incompletion with a minute left from the Texas 10.That came right after a contested spot that coach Dana Holgorsen called “horrible.” Ewers got hurt after taking a hit on a scramble in the third quarter of that game, and Maalik Murphy is expected to start in his place Saturday. BYU last week won 27-14 over a Texas Tech team using its third quarterback, Jake Strong. That came after a 44-11 loss at TCU with backup QB ...

With Melvin gone, Preller is tasked with hiring his 5th Padres manager since mid-2015

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Just a year removed from a stirring run to the NL Championship Series that captivated a championship-starved fan base, general manager A.J. Preller of the big-spending San Diego Padres has to hire a new manager yet again.Bob Melvin’s departure to his hometown Giants — with a year left on his Padres contract — ends a fractured two-season relationship with Preller, although both men said they could have moved forward together if the NL West-rival Giants hadn’t come calling. With Melvin gone following the Padres’ flop this season despite a $258 million opening-day payroll, the third-highest in baseball, Preller must hire what will be his third manager in four seasons and his fifth since mid-2015. That’s a pretty substantial churn rate for a general manager with no 90-win seasons, no division titles and no pennants since he was hired in August 2014. “You want to find talented people that are here for a long time,” Preller said Wednesday. “You look at a...

Southside Bancshares: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

TYLER, Texas (AP) — TYLER, Texas (AP) — Southside Bancshares Inc. (SBSI) on Thursday reported net income of $18.4 million in its third quarter.The bank, based in Tyler, Texas, said it had earnings of 60 cents per share.The holding company for Southside Bank posted revenue of $103.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $67.3 million, which did not meet Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SBSI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SBSISource

Spirit: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines Inc. (SAVE) on Thursday reported a loss of $157.6 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Miramar, Florida-based company said it had a loss of $1.44. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.37 per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.47 per share.The airline posted revenue of $1.26 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.25 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SAVE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SAVESource

Denver weather: Cooling trend ahead of weekend snow chances

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds across the Front Range with seasonal highs before freezing temperatures and snow arrive for the weekend in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Partly sunny, late mountain snowExtra clouds linger over Denver and the Front Range on Thursday, with a breeze picking up through the afternoon. Highs in Denver will be seasonal in the lower 60s as a cold front pushes into the mountains. Video shows bear attack security guard at Aspen hotel Snow and rain are expected in the high country during the afternoon and evening hours.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Oct. 26 Weather tonight: Extra clouds and freezing temperaturesThe partly cloudy skies and brisk winds linger through the overnight hours. Temperatures will dip just below freezing in Denver Thursday night, ending up in the upper 20s by Friday morning.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Oct. 26 Looking ahead: Big weekend cooldown with snowFriday will be mostly dry...

Miami students enjoy ‘White House welcome’ during historic D.C. visit

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

WASHINGTON (WSVN) — A group of 10 students from Miami Carol City Senior High School embarked on a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., and received an extraordinary “White House welcome” as they witnessed history in the making. The students said this experience has been more than they could ask for and being in D.C. on the same day a new house speaker was elected, is something they could never learn in the classroom.“I can’t believe all of the new connections I’ve made with the people I haven’t met before I left from Miami, Florida. I am very excited to meet the leader of our country,” said Keon Francis, one of the students who visited the White House.The students had the unique opportunity to visit D.C. as President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his first lady to the White House during their official visit to the United States. The event marked a celebration of the e...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responds to house fire in Miami Springs; 1 dog dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:25:45 GMT

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) rushed to tackle a raging house fire in Miami Springs. Although no injuries were reported, a dog inside the burning building died. The blaze broke out around 4:24 a.m. Thursday, off 36th Street and Northwest 32nd Avenue, when it engulfed the residence in heavy flames and thick smoke.MDFR firefighters were seen in action, working to control the fire, with some scaling the roof to address the situation. The fire was fully extinguished around 6 a.m. where fire crews remained to investigate what caused the fire. It remains unclear if anyone was inside the house when the flames broke out. Officials have been reached for more details on this incident. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.