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Ask Amy: The bride and I aren’t speaking because of her non-negotiable demand

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter will be getting married in a couple of weeks (her second marriage).Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I misled my host about why I wanted to stay in a hotel Advice | Ask Amy: Is this a creepy idea for a high school reunion? Advice | Ask Amy: I told the bride she was free to exclude me, but I’m hurt by how she did it Advice | Ask Amy: We ended up with a near-stranger’s dog, and it feels very wrong to me Advice | Ask Amy: I want flower gremlins at my wedding, and my family is furious They were engaged right before COVID and put the wedding on hold. They’ve now decided to go ahead with a small wedding; the guest list is now around 26 people.She wanted to host it in her house, but her house is very small and she has four dogs who don’t behave.We offered our (much larger) house and said that we would also help with the food and set-up.Our daughter agreed on one condition – tha...

Single family residence sells for $2.7 million in Los Gatos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

1445 Elwood Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 1400 block of Elwood Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 1,854-square-foot property, built in 1966, was sold on Oct. 10, 2023, for $2,675,000, or $1,443 per square foot. This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The property’s backyard additionally features both a spa and a pool.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:On Ravenwood Drive, Saratoga, in April 2023, a 2,124-square-foot home was sold for $2,684,000, a price per square foot of $1,264. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,757-square-foot home on the 13800 block of Raven Court in Saratoga sold in October 2022, for $2,502,000, a price per square foot of $1,424. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 1,854-square-foot home o...

Harriette Cole: How can I break the hold of wine and binge-watching?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a hectic schedule, and it’s a constant struggle to stay organized and tidy.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I don’t have rich parents, and I’m scared about graduating Advice | Harriette Cole: I asked why my boyfriend’s mom doesn’t like me, and the answer hurt Advice | Harriette Cole: Ever since I committed to being happy, my life has been a trainwreck Advice | Harriette Cole: Does my husband’s full-time job exempt him from child care? Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m staggered by my boyfriend’s rule for living together When I get home from work, I’m usually exhausted, and the last thing I want to do is clean. Instead, I usually plop on the couch, get a glass of wine and binge-watch TV. Once the TV is on, I get drawn in, and I can’t seem to peel away to do housework.How can I manage my time effectively and keep my life ...

Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected area in the Caribbean island of Dominica

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world’s first marine protected area for one of earth’s largest animals: the endangered sperm whale.Nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of royal blue waters on the western side of the island nation that serve as key nursing and feeding grounds will be designated as a reserve, the government announced Monday.“We want to ensure these majestic and highly intelligent animals are safe from harm and continue keeping our waters and our climate healthy,” Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said in a statement.Scientists say the reserve not only will protect the animals, but it will also help fight climate change.Sperm whales defecate near the surface because they shut down non-vital functions when they dive to depths of up to 10,000 feet (3,000 meters). As a result, nutrient-rich poop remains along the ocean surface and creates plankton blooms, which capture carbon dioxide in the atmosphere a...

More than 20% of students in Montgomery Co. schools are ‘chronically absent’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

The number of Montgomery County students who are categorized as ‘chronically absent’ has dropped from last year’s high of 26%, but remains above 20%, according to data shared with county council members on Monday.According to information from the Montgomery County Public Schools system, the percentage of students who are ‘chronically absent’ — that is, they are missing more than 10% of class time for any reason — is 21.4%.That’s a nearly five percentage point drop from the 26.2% listed as chronically absent during the 2022-2023 school year, but still higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 19.5%.In raw numbers, the data looks like this: During the first quarter of this academic year, 34,161 students in the MCPS system were found to be missing 10% of their time in class. That compares to last year’s 42,204 students who were absent from their classes 10% of the time.Damon Monteleone, associate superintendent with Montgomery County schools, told...

On Holding: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — ZURICH (AP) — On Holding AG (ONON) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $59.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Zurich-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 22 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 16 cents per share.The running-shoe and apparel company posted revenue of $543.8 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $518 million.On Holding expects full-year revenue of $2.03 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ONON at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ONONSource

Virginia House Republicans stick with Todd Gilbert as their leader after election loss

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia House Republicans will be in the minority come January after Democrats flipped control of the chamber last week, but they will be sticking with the same top leader, Del. Todd Gilbert.Gilbert, who currently serves as House Speaker, fended off an intraparty challenge over the weekend from Del. Terry Kilgore. Gilbert was elected Republican leader at an organizational meeting Sunday, according to a statement from the caucus that did not disclose the vote count.“I’m honored that my colleagues have once again put their trust in me to lead our Republican team for the coming term. I look forward to working with our caucus to advance our shared Republican values and serve as a check on the worst far-left policies put forward by the incoming Democratic majority,” Gilbert, of Shenandoah County, said in a statement.Kilgore, who currently serves as Republican leader and represents part of the state’s far southwestern tip, told Cardinal News ahead of the ...

Escuela judía de Montreal alcanzada por disparos por segunda vez en menos de una semana mientras la ciudad experimenta un aumento en los crímenes de odio

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

(CNN) —  Una escuela judía en Montreal fue atacada con disparos por segunda vez en menos de una semana mientras la ciudad enfrenta un aumento de los delitos antisemitas e islamófobos, dicen las autoridades.Se está llevando a cabo una investigación en la Yeshiva Gedola, que fue alcanzada por disparos la madrugada de este domingo, dijo la policía de Montreal. Encontraron un agujero de bala en la fachada frontal del edificio, junto con casquillos de bala.“Justo después de que se escucharon los disparos, se vio un vehículo sospechoso huyendo rápidamente de la escena”, dijo a CNN la portavoz de la policía, la agente Caroline Chèvrefils.Chèvrefils dijo que la unidad de crímenes de odio está investigando, hablando con testigos y revisando cualquier evidencia en video que pueda surgir.En el cristal de una de las puertas de la escuela se puede ver un agujero de bala.Yeshiva Gedola también fue alcanzada por disparos este jueves, dijo la policía a CNN.La escuela permanece abierta y los e...

Sumitomo Mitsui: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — TOKYO (AP) — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) on Tuesday reported net income of $1.93 billion in its fiscal second quarter.The Tokyo-based bank said it had earnings of 29 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $15.29 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $15.29 billion, exceeding 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 SMFG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SMFGSource

Cadiz: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:36:11 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cadiz Inc. (CDZI) on Monday reported a loss of $6.9 million in its third quarter.The Los Angeles-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.The renewable resource company posted revenue of $368,000 in the period.The company’s shares closed at $2.99. A year ago, they were trading at $2.11._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CDZI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CDZISource