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Ask Amy: Yes, I drink too much, but I don’t need to apologize to anyone

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

Dear Amy: I am a man in my early 70s, and I drink too much.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: My wife’s family is horrible to me, and she pretends it’s not happening Advice | Ask Amy: My husband has very definite views about our child’s schooling. Is he correct? Advice | Ask Amy: Should I just let the new boyfriend be a surprise at our holiday dinner? Advice | Ask Amy: I want the money my husband lent our friend. How do I get it? Advice | Ask Amy: I’m insulted that he ‘fixed’ my photo with Photoshop I started when I was 16 and have continued my entire life. Five or six cocktails (80 proof) each evening is the norm for me.I haven’t looked into Alcoholics Anonymous for the following reason: I don’t have anyone to apologize to.Everything you hear about AA involves atoning for all the people you have hurt, but alcohol hasn’t caused problems for me.I’...

Four-bedroom home sells in San Ramon for $1.8 million

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

131 San Miguel Place – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 100 block of San Miguel Place in San Ramon has a new owner. The 2,148-square-foot property, built in 1976, was sold on Oct. 10, 2023. The $1,790,000 purchase price works out to $833 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and central A/C. Additionally, the house includes an attached two-car garage. The property’s backyard additionally features a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:In August 2023, a 1,452-square-foot home on La Paz Avenue in San Ramon sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,033. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Renada Place, San Ramon, in May 2023, a 2,209-square-foot home wa...

Harriette Cole: I’m jealous of my friend’s magic pixie dust

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a junior in college, and I’m struggling with feelings of jealousy toward my friend. It seems like everything comes so easily to her, and it’s hard for me not to compare our paths.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: Is he just using this as an excuse not to marry me? Advice | Harriette Cole: How can I change my dad’s mind about San Francisco? Advice | Harriette Cole: My co-worker’s habit annoys everyone, including our clients Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I tell this man why I won’t get serious about him? Advice | Harriette Cole: I’ve been extremely on edge, and I need a quiet solution Recently, my friend received a $10,000 scholarship for a study abroad program in Japan and landed an internship at one of the top investment banking firms in the United States. She applied to only one internship and only one scholarship, and things fell into pl...

HSBC: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBC) on Monday reported net income of $5.62 billion in its third quarter.The bank, based in London, said it had earnings of $1.45 per share.The bank posted revenue of $34.11 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $16.16 billion, beating 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 HSBC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HSBCSource

Jueza restablece la orden de silencio sobre Trump en el caso federal de interferencia electoral

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

(CNN) — La jueza que supervisa el caso penal federal de interferencia electoral de Donald Trump restableció la orden mordaza que dictó contra el expresidente a principios de este mes.La jueza de distrito Tanya Chutkan también denegó la petición de Trump de suspender a largo plazo la orden —que prohíbe al expresidente dirigirse públicamente al personal del tribunal, a posibles testigos o al equipo del abogado especial— mientras se resuelve su apelación.El fallo de Chutkan apareció en una breve entrada de expediente este domingo por la noche. Los detalles de su fallo aún no estaban disponibles.Chutkan emitió la orden a principios de este mes después de que los fiscales plantearan preocupaciones de que el expresidente podría intimidar a los testigos o alentar el daño contra los fiscales a través de sus comentarios públicos. Trump apeló rápidamente, y Chutkan congeló temporalmente la orden el 20 de octubre mientras el equipo del fiscal especial Jack Smith y los abogados de Trump l...

Afghanistan wins the toss, sends Sri Lanka in to bat at Cricket World Cup

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

PUNE, India (AP) — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss Monday and sent Sri Lanka in to bat first in a Cricket World Cup game between two teams even on competition points.Both teams have registered surprising wins in this tournament — each beating defending champion England — and started the match at Pune in contention for the playoffs.Sri Lanka was fifth in the standings with four points but a better run rate than Afghanistan, which also had four points but was in seventh spot.Sri Lanka revived its hopes with back-to-back wins over out-of-sorts England and the Netherlands to overcome a poor start to its tournament.Afghanistan shocked England by 69 runs at New Delhi in one of the greatest World Cup upsets and followed that with an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Chennai.Sri Lanka has made two changes from its win over England, with opener Dimuth Karunaratne replacing Kusal Perera.The 1996 champions also had an injury substitution approved. Pace bowler Lahiru Kumar...

DC-born rapper DJ Kool joins WTOP to celebrate ‘Let Me Clear My Throat’ finally being certified platinum

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

In 1996, DJ Kool’s live club recording of “Let Me Clear My Throat” became an iconic rap anthem.This month, the D.C. native was notified that his tune was finally certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, an achievement that is long overdue.“Who would have thunk that DJ Kool would’ve ever been on WTOP? I grew up listening to WTOP, so this is big for me!” Kool said. “I got a phone call from a friend of mine in Philadelphia, shoutout to Big Al. He was like, ‘Kool, you know your record just went platinum.’ I was like, ‘Man, get out of here! What are you talking about? Where did you see that?’ He was like, ‘Go to the RIAA website,’ so I did that and it was right there. You definitely get a plaque and a bunch of other things come along with it like getting able to do interviews on WTOP!”Born in the District in 1958, John W. Bowman Jr. grew up attending St. Peter School, John Tyle...

Messi va en búsqueda de su octavo Balón de Oro para engrandecer su extraordinario legado

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

(CNN Español) — La superestrella del fútbol mundial, Lionel Messi, regresa a la ciudad luz donde sus destacados logros personales y con la selección Argentina lo apuntalan una vez más como uno de los principales candidatos a llevarse el Premio Balón de Oro que, de producirse, el reinado del rosarino seguirá iluminando el universo del fútbol.La imponente celebración, que entrega la prestigiosa revista France Football, se llevará a cabo este lunes en el Théâtre du Châtelet de París, cuya gala comenzará a partir de las 2 p.m. de Miami, y significa la edición número 67 de la máxima distinción que otorga el ecosistema del fútbol.De confirmarse este presagio, sustentado en que el actual jugador de Inter de Miami, fue la máxima figura en el Mundial de Qatar 2022, será el Balón de Oro número 8 en su laureada carrera como acaso el futbolista más importante en la historia de este deporte.Además de Lionel Messi, aparecen entre los aspirantes al preciado galardón el goleador noruego del M...

Snow, spook and Swifties flood into Empower Field for Broncos vs. Chiefs

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos took on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. "We’re hoping they will break the streak so these Chiefs fans go back to where they came from," Bernadette Apodaca, a Broncos fan, said Sunday. Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28-29 Apodaca, wearing multiple layers, counted about six to seven in total to stay warm. "I'm also doing a little bit of drinking," Apodaca said. "Last weekend it was beautiful, I was wearing shorts, but we’re Colorado so you gotta come prepared." Hundreds of other fans showed up in layered costumes. One group of fans said they bought tickets last minute for cheap because of the weather. "We got cheap tickets and it's going to be good classic American football," one fan said. Some fans told FOX31 they were thankful the snow lightened up just in time for kickoff. Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015 "We were debating to see if we wanted to come to the game, weather d...

Snow beginning to taper off leaving behind frigid temps

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:46:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow continues to fall along the Front Range on Sunday as winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings remain in effect until noon in the Denver weather forecast. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Sunday. Several inches of snow have already coated roads along the Front Range and Denver metro. More snow will continue to fall Sunday morning. How to prepare for avalanche danger to increase with snow accumulation The snow will eventually taper off by the afternoon. Get real-time updates from FOX31 and the Pinpoint Weather team in the live blog below, and on TV, watch for the latest updates on FOX31 and Channel 2.⬇️ Live blog with updates below.Weather Quick Links🌨️ Radar Map❄️ Latest Forecast⚠️ Weather Alerts⚫ ClosingsLive Updates