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Dear Abby: Even the dogs have more say over my own life than I do

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 54-year-old gay man who has spent his life making decisions with everyone else in mind. Every decision, life choice, relationship and career move has been based on how I’m perceived by friends and family.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I can’t see them the same way after how they treated my dad Advice | Dear Abby: The bride’s father is throwing a fit about the wedding Advice | Dear Abby: She makes Christmas a nightmare with her bizarre demands Advice | Dear Abby: If my wife calls me schlubby, can I point out she’s fat? Advice | Dear Abby: My wife says I’m too sensitive about her lovers Currently, I’m living with my ex in my home. I’d like to live alone, but I feel responsible for his security. When I think about telling him I want to live separately, I feel like I’m letting him down. If I move, my family then has opinions on where...

‘Vamanos’ to see Maryland rockers Clutch at The Atlantis, The Anthem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews Clutch at The Atlantis and The Anthem (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); They’ve been making their home turf of Montgomery County, Maryland, proud for the past 30 years.Clutch rocks D.C. twice this week at the new venue The Atlantis on Thursday and then The Anthem on Friday.“It’s cool,” Lead Singer Neil Fallon told WTOP. “I haven’t bee...

Mueren dos personas en ataque a puente vital que une a Crimea con Rusia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

(CNN) — El puente de Crimea, el único enlace entre la península anexada y Rusia, sufrió daños en sus tramos, dijo este lunes el Ministerio de Transporte de Rusia cuando varios canales de Telegram informaron ataques en el puente y un funcionario local confirmó al menos dos muertes.“Hay daños en la carretera en los tramos del puente de Crimea”, dijo el Ministerio de Transporte en Telegram.Los tramos de un puente son las longitudes entre los pilares de apoyo.Las imágenes mostraron un colapso parcial de una sección de la parte de la carretera del puente, que también lleva vías de tren.En su canal de Telegram, Vladimir Konstantinov, jefe del Consejo de Estado de la República de Crimea, culpó del daño al puente a un ataque ucraniano.“Esta noche, el régimen terrorista de Kyiv cometió un nuevo crimen: atacó el puente de Crimea”, dijo Konstantinov.ANÁLISIS | La explosión en Crimea desencadenó una ola de ataques en Ucrania, pero aún es un misterio quién voló el puente de Putin (2022)“La...

Parity, bigger field mean there could be surprises at the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

There could be some some surprises at the Women’s World Cup.Sure, the U.S. is still considered dominant, and those elite European teams have developed even more with the rise of competitive clubs. Then there’s Brazil, which always seems on the verge of a breakout. But an expanded field of 32 teams at the tournament starting Thursday in Australia and New Zealand means more players will see the international spotlight — and they no doubt want to prove they belong. Consider Japan. Back in 2011, Japan wasn’t expected to make the semifinals, let alone the championship match. But the Japanese, reeling from the earthquake and tsunami that devastated their country earlier that year, rallied and beat the Americans on penalties after a 2-2 draw, and in the process became the first Asian team to win soccer’s top prize. That was the last Women’s World Cup that wasn’t won by the United States. The No. 1-ranked Americans aim to make it three in a row.U.S. coach...

Cubs take on the Nationals in first of 3-game series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

Washington Nationals (37-56, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (43-49, third in the NL Central)Chicago; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (4-7, 4.42 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 108 strikeouts); Cubs: Drew Smyly (7-6, 4.50 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 79 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -145, Nationals +124; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series.Chicago has a 22-24 record in home games and a 43-49 record overall. The Cubs have hit 100 total home runs to rank 10th in the NL.Washington is 37-56 overall and 22-24 on the road. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .260, which ranks third in the NL.Monday’s game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The Nationals are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has 15 doubles, four triples and five home runs for the Cubs. Cody Bellinger is 16-for-37 with a double, five home runs and 12 RBI over the past...

Reds take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Giants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

San Francisco Giants (52-41, second in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (50-44, second in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (8-7, 3.36 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 127 strikeouts); Reds: Brandon Williamson (1-2, 5.01 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -156, Reds +134; over/under is 10 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds come into a matchup with the San Francisco Giants as losers of four games in a row.Cincinnati is 50-44 overall and 23-24 in home games. The Reds have gone 40-9 in games when they scored five or more runs.San Francisco is 52-41 overall and 26-19 on the road. The Giants have a 37-12 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Monday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Steer leads the Reds with 14 home runs while slugging .467. Elly De La Cruz is 14-for-42 with three doubles, a home run and four RBI over the last 10 games.Michael Conforto ...

Marlins look to break 3-game slide, take on the Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

Miami Marlins (53-42, second in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (40-53, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (8-5, 3.29 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 129 strikeouts); Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (5-5, 4.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 80 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -122, Marlins +102; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins, on a three-game losing streak, take on the St. Louis Cardinals.St. Louis is 40-53 overall and 19-26 at home. Cardinals hitters have a collective .431 slugging percentage to rank third in the NL.Miami is 53-42 overall and 23-24 on the road. Marlins hitters are batting a collective .264, the fourth-best team batting average in MLB play.The matchup Monday is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Marlins have a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado leads St. Louis with 20 home runs while slugging .516. Willson Contreras is 14-for-29 with three home runs an...

Scorching heat prompts Miami-Dade’s first excessive heat warning from National Weather Service

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

Sweltering temperatures across South Florida had first responders issuing words of caution and led meteorologists to issue a first-of-its-kind warning for Miami-Dade County.Sunday was another scorching summer day for the region.“It makes you want to stay inside,” said Juriea Williams, who is visiting from Orlando.“I probably drank about five bottles of water today,” said Miami resident Moses Colon.Residents and visitors who spoke with 7News said the difference from prior summers is quite striking.“It’s not the typical Florida heat that I grew up with,” said Williams. The heat index reached 112 degrees Fahrenheit. “It reminds you that water is your best friend,” said Miami resident Julissa Pozos.For the first time ever, the National Weather Service in Miami issued an excessive heat warning for Miami-Dade County.With the combination of extreme heat and humidity, first responders say, knowing the signs and symptoms of heat-related i...

2 hospitalized following crash in Miami Gardens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Miami Gardens led to road closures. On Monday morning, emergency vehicles shut down the intersection at 183rd Street and 27th Avenue as they investigated the incident. Two cars involved in the crash were completely demolished. As of this writing, at least one person was airlifted to an area hospital. Police have been contacted for more information on this crash. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Russia blames Ukraine for attack on key Crimea military supply bridge that kills 2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:21:55 GMT

Traffic on a key military supply bridge connecting Crimea to Russia’s mainland came to a standstill Monday after one of its sections was blown up, killing two people and wounding their daughter. Russian officials blamed the attack on Ukraine, but Kyiv officials didn’t openly admit it.The strike on the 19-kilometer (12-mile) Kerch Bridge was carried out by two Ukrainian sea drones, Russia’s National Anti-Terrorist Committee said.Ukrainian officials didn’t claim responsibility for the attack, which is the second major strike on the bridge since October, when a truck bomb blew up two of its sections.The bridge is a conspicuous symbol of Moscow’s claims on Crimea and an essential land link to the peninsula, which Russia captured from Ukraine in 2014. The $3.6 billion bridge is the longest in Europe and is crucial for enabling Russia’s military operations in southern Ukraine during the almost 17-month-long war.Russia has expanded its presence in Crimea since its full-scale invasion...